Private Green Franklin Flowers E Company of the 4th Regiment of NC Calvary (59th State troops).

My 4th great grand uncle Green Franklin Flowers was born 26 March 1821. He is the son of Paterson Flowers (1800 – 1850) and Patience Flowers (1790 –)

Green Franklin Flowers joined for duty on 10 May 1862 in Charlotte NC. he was given the rank of Private in Captain John Y. Bryce's company of Partisan Rangers. This unit would be later renamed E Company of the 4th Regiment of NC Calvary (59th State troops).

Private Flowers was captured at the battle of Monterey Springs Pa. on the 4th or 5th of July in 1863 during the retreat from Gettysburg. The Battle of Monterey Pass was fought along a rugged mountain ridge, in a blinding thunderstorm, during the middle of the night on July 4 & 5, 1863, just one day after the close of the battle of Gettysburg.The battle eventually spilled into Maryland during the early morning hours of July 5th, making it the only battle to be fought on both sides of the Mason Dixon Line.

Private Flowers was confined at Patterson Park Hospital at Fort McHenry in Maryland on 13 July 1863. He was sent to Ft Delaware on 15 Oct 1863 as a POW.He was later transferred to Point Lookout Md on 18 Oct 1863. Private Flowers was paroled in a prisoner exchange on 27 April 1864 and was sent to City Point Va. Private Flowers' name appears on a register at Chimborazo Hospital Number 3 in Richmond Virginia on 1 May 1864. He was diagnosed with rheumatism. He was furloughed on 6 May 1864

Private Green Franklin Flowers died on 24 October 1895 in Spencer Mountain, Gaston County, North Carolina. He is buried at the Flowers Family Cemetery.

Peter Dellinger Company K of the 1st NC Infantry Regiment (6 months 1861)

Black and white photo of The Bethel Flag,1st NC Infantry Regiment (6 months 1861). This photo is located at the NC museum of History.

My 3rd great grand uncle Peter Dellinger was born @ 1840 in Lincolnton NC.He is the son of Frederick Lineberger and Mary Polly Dellinger.

Peter was 21 years old when he enlisted for active service in the Confederate Army on 25 April 1861. He mustered into service at Raleigh NC on 14 May 1861. Private Dellinger was assigned to Company K of the1st NC Infantry Regiment (6 months 1861)

Private Peter Dellinger died on 19 October, 1861 from disease,most likely Typhoid fever, at the General Hospital in Yorktown, Virginia. The deceased's effects were listed as 1 Knapsack, a strap, a roll of cloth,his clothing, a blanket and $25.

Rest in Peace Uncle!

Private Ananias R Broom Company D of the 37th North Carolina Infantry Regiment

Ananias R Broom was a Farmer before joining the Confederate Army. He was 20 years old when he enlisted as a Private in Union County, North Carolina on 16 September 1861.

On 20 November 1861, Ananias was assigned to Company D of the 37th North Carolina Infantry Regiment. Private Ananias R Broom was captured at Petersburg Virginia on 2 April 1865 and was held as a Prisoner of War at Fort Delaware. He was released on 19 June 1865

Private Ananias R Broom is my 4th great grand uncle.

Levi Plemmons Company C, 29th NC

                                          

 My 1st cousin 5x removed, Levi Plemmons. 

Levi Plemmons, son of John Henry and Nancy Sluder Plemmons was born 11 March 1835 in Buncombe County. He married Martha Hayes (5 May 1836- 25 Feb. 1913). He served as Commissary Sergeant in Company C 29th North Carolina Infantry and kept a diary while in service. He served the entire war and surrendered at Citronelle, Alabama May 4, 1865. After the war he returned home and reared a family, served as sheriff of Buncombe County from 1876 to 1880, dying 11 August 1916 at age 82 from a fall from his porch roof and is buried at Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Leicester, Buncombe County.

Excerpts from his diary with original spelling published 26 January 1964 in The Asheville Citizen- Times:

"Oct. 27th, 1861, Sunday- Left home about 11 0'clock for the seat of government. Martha and the children went with me over to my father's. Stayed a little while and then bid them farewell which was the hardest trial ever I had to incounter with, but I felt it my duty to go in defense of my country.

Monday,Oct. 28th, 1861- This morning is cool. Got up soon, got brekfast, packed up our things in the wagons and marched to Camp Clingman near Asheville and tuckup for the night.

Wednesday, 30th- We left camp about 9 o'clock very well, we crossed the Blue Ridge and come in to McDowell County, a travel of 15 miles and camped at Burgin's, cool tonight.

Saturday 2nd, 1861- It rained all most all night, mostly clear now- we staid at Camp Nebo all day uppon the account Mud creak geting so full we could not cross it- went on dress parad in the eavning- I went and got a load of straw to go in our tent, there is several down with the mesles.

Tuesday the 5th- It is cool this morning- everything in an uproar- we loaded up the cars- Uncle Peter bid us fare well- we got on the cars about twelve o'clock, the baggage in one train and the regment in the other- we got to Saulsbery 4 o'clock- got supper- we cooked it ourselves- we loaded up baggage and all in one train started a while after dark for Raleigh- we just got started when the engine run off and left the cars-went about 7 miles before he noed it- they said he was drunk- so we got started about midnight, went til day- stoped and got brekfast.

Sunday 10th, 1861- Was discharged from gard and then went to the hosepittle and saw the sick, thare was about 75 sick, then went out to see the yanky prisoners as there is about 120 some of them with cart blocks chained to them- then came back to camp.

Tuesday, April 29th, 1862- Got up well and about 10 o'clock the pickets began to fire. At 12 o'clock we as ordered into our brest works- the enemy being two or three hundred yards off. Then we commenced firing at each other. There was one man of out Reg. wounded in the leg. We don't no how many we killed on there side. Thare was plenty of blood where they stood. I fired four times at them, the left in a hurry.

Tuesday, August 26th, 1862- Eat breakfast, then divided a ration of beef- a heavy scrimish on the picket line- they throwed a good many bombs from the canons, but did not hurt any of our regiment.

Friday, Oct. 10th, 1862- Started at day- went through Harodsburg- I saw a good many wounded men, as the brigade had gave the yankeys a thrashing the day before near by- we taken the right thare, and went one mile and formed a line of battle, as the enemy was near. Staid til night, it is raining, the coldest kind of a rain. Issued rations after night- our mess got a good room to stay in."

George Shelton Dellinger Co. K of the 23rd Regiment N. C. Troops

This is the flag of the 23rd Regiment, North Carolina Infantry. It was captured at the battle of Gettysburg and is now part of the collection owned by the North Carolina Museum of History.

George Shelton Dellinger was born in Lincoln County NC. He is the son of Andrew Dellinger and Mary Polly Shelton. He is my 3rd cousin 6x removed. (Dellinger, Flowers, Dean)

George enlisted at the age of 27 on 22 June 1861. He was given the rank of Private and assigned to Co. K of the 23rd Regiment N. C. Troops. George was promoted to the rank of Corporal prior to 1 March 1862 and was later promoted to Sergeant on an unspecified date. Records list him as present or accounted for until wounded in the head and captured by the enemy at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on 1 July 1863.

Sergeant George Shelton Dellinger was hospitalized at Gettysburg where he died from a fractured skull on or about 14 July 1863. The location of his remains are unknown to me at this time.

Daniel Matthew Stroup Co. F, 34th North Carolina Infantry Regiment

Flag of the 34th North Carolina Infantry Regiment. My 3rd cousin 4x removed, Daniel Matthew Stroup was born 20 February 1844 in Lincoln County,North Carolina. He is the son on Christopher Goodson Stroup and Elizabeth Hallmon. Daniel Matthew Stroup mustered into the Confederate Army as a Private on 25 October 1861 at Camp Fisher. He was assigned to Co. F, 34th North Carolina Infantry Regiment (AKA The Floyd Rifles) . Daniel was an 18 year old farmer at the time of his enlistment. Private Daniel Matthew Stroup passed away on 5 July 1862 in Richmond Virginia from wounds received at the Battle of Gaines Mill. His father Christopher Goodson Stroup collected a $98.05 settlement for his son's life. Private Daniel Matthew Stroup is buried at Gaines Mills Battlefield Hanover County Virginia.

Joseph Jason Stroup

 Photo courtesy of Joanne Morris Jaycox.

My 3rd cousin 4x removed,Joseph Jason Stroup. 17 year old .J.J. Stroup volunteered for the Confederate States Army at Camp Holmes, near Raleigh NC on 25 May 1864. He was given the rank of private and attached to Company C, 2nd Regiment North Carolina Junior Reserves.

Private Alexander L Helms Company B (the Union Farmers) of the 43rd North Carolina Infantry.

Alexander L Helms was born in Union County, NC, he is the son of Uriah and Eunice Matilda Helms.Before the war, he made his living as a farmer. On 2 April 1862, 21 year old Alexander L Helms Mustered into the Confederate Army at Camp Mangum, NC as a private. He was assigned to Company B (the Union Farmers) of the 43rd North Carolina Infantry. Private Alexander L Helms died on the 11th day of June 1864 at Richmond, VA of gunshot wounds that he received on 30 May 1864. His father Uriah filed a claim for settlement on 10 September 1864. Alexander is buried at Hollywood Cemetery Richmond Virginia, in the Soldiers Section U Lot: 541. He is my 1st cousin 5x removed on my mother's side.

Sergeant George Shelton Dellinger Co. K, 23rd Regiment N. C. Troops

This is the flag of the 23rd Regiment, North Carolina Infantry. It was captured at the battle of Gettysburg and is now part of the collection owned by the North Carolina Museum of History. George Shelton Dellinger was born in Lincoln County NC. He is the son of Andrew Dellinger and Mary Polly Shelton. He is my 3rd cousin 6x removed. (Dellinger, Flowers, Dean) George enlisted at the age of 27 on 22 June 1861. He was given the rank of Private and assigned to Co. K of the 23rd Regiment N. C. Troops. George was promoted to the rank of Corporal prior to 1 March 1862 and was later promoted to Sergeant on an unspecified date. Records list him as present or accounted for until wounded in the head and captured by the enemy at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on 1 July 1863. Sergeant George Shelton Dellinger was hospitalized at Gettysburg where he died from a fractured skull on or about 14 July 1863. The location of his remains are unknown to me at this time.

Lt Colonel Frederick Hambright, my 6th great grandfather

Lt Colonel Frederick Hambright is my 6th great grandfather on my Paternal side. (Hambright, Dellinger, Flowers, Dean). Colonel Hambright was born 17 May 1727 in Mosbach, Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany.

The Daughters of the American Revolution list Lt Colonel Frederick Hambright as Ancestor #: A049995. He is recognized for civil and Patriotic duty in the War for America's Independence.

Engagements, Campaigns, and Civil duty during the war;
Signer of the Tryon Resolves of August 14, 1775
Tryon County (N.C.). Committee of Safety August 14, 1775
Representative of Tryon County at the Third Provincial Congress 1775
The Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge February 27, 1776
Cherokee Expedition "Rutherford's Campaign" 1776
The Battle of Ramseur's Mill June 20, 1780
The Battle of Kings Mountain October 7, 1780,

Lt Colonel Frederick Hambright's Patriotic service came to an end on 7 October 1780. He was shot in the thigh while leading his South Fork Boys from Lincoln County NC in an attack on British Major Patrick Ferguson's Militia. Even after being severely wounded and losing a large quantity of blood, this brave 53 year old Patriot continued to lead his men until the Battle of Kings Mountain was won.

Lt Colonel Frederick Hambright left this world on 9 Mar 1817 in Grover, York, South Carolina. He is buried at the Old Shiloh Presbyterian Cemetery, not far from Kings Mountain Battle Ground.

This concludes my posting on my Heroes. Happy 4th of July!!!!

Jesse Boone NC Militia

I would like to begin by thanking Dorthy Mack of the Boone Society for helping me in my research of Jesse Boone, my 6th great grandfather on my paternal side. (Boone, Wilson, Plemmons)

"Jesse Boone, oldest child of Israel Boone, was born in 1748, either in Pennsylvania or Virginia; died in McMinn County, TN, about 1830; buried in the family graveyard at the old Homestead where he had lived, near Athens, TN.

Married about 1772, in Rowan County, NC, Sarah McMahan, daughter of James McMahan of Rowan County. From selected portions in Dr. Hodges' book, including additional quotes from Dr. Draper, in his "Notes on Jesse Boone", p. 197, the following:

'Jesse Boone was a son of Israel Boone, a brother of Col. Daniel Boone; and from notes left by Daniel's son Nathan and wife, 'Young Jesse was mainly raised by Daniel Boone and wife.'

In the book "My Father Daniel Boone" Nathan Boone said Jesse's parent's both died of "consumption" (Turbeculosis), and was raised by Daniel and Rebecca Boone. He also stated that Jesse always seemed unlucky and once broke his arm and another time his leg.

Daniel had married only two months after his brother Israel's death. And Jesse's granddaughter, Mrs. Sarah Henderson, said, "His parents dying when Jesse was young, he lived in Daniel Boone's family." Source: Descendants of Israel Boone, Alice H. Boone, 1969, McCann Publishing & Litho Co., Springfield, MO

The Daughters of the American Revolution list Jesse Boone as Ancestor #: A012107 for his Patriotic service in the War for America's Independence.

Lieutenant Colonel Richard C. Anderson, Patriot

Richard Clough Anderson was born 12 January 1750 in Hanover County Virginia.He is the son of Robert Anderson III and Elizabeth Clough. Richard is my 1st cousin 10x removed on my paternal side. (Anderson, Snelson, Plemmons, Dean)

Richard Clough Anderson was 25 years old when the Revolution began in 1775.He became a captain in the Virginia Continental Line On March 16, 1776,

Engagements and Campaigns participated in;

Valley Forge
The Battle of White Plains
The Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Brandywine
The Battle of Germantown
The Battle of Monmouth
The Battle of Savannah
The Battle of Charleston
The Battle of Yorktown

Lieutenant Colonel Richard C. Anderson was wounded twice during the war. At the battle of Trenton,Anderson was wounded in both thighs by a bullet from the large bore rifles carried by Hessian jagers. In 1779, at the siege of Savannah, Anderson led a charge on an enemy redoubt and was badly wounded by a blow from a British officer's sword.

Lieutenant Colonel Richard C. Anderson is listed by the Daughters of the American Revolution as Ancestor #: A002496.

Stephen Camp,Patriot

(Camp,Hambright, Dellinger, Flowers, Dean)


It is said that my 8th great grandfather Thomas CAMP III had a combined total of 8 sons and grandsons who fought at The Battle of Cowpens on January 17, 1781.

Stephen Camp was born @ 1771 in Rutherford NC. Stephen accompanied his older brothers to the Cowpens on the day of the battle, he was only 10 or 11 years of age. Stephen was too young to fight, so he was put in charge of holding his brother's horses during the fighting.

I have read that during the battle, some soldiers would jump off their horses, run into the woods and shoot at the enemy. They would then run back to their horses, reload, and then move to a different firing location.

While assisting his brothers,Stephen Camp was shot! He suffered with a disability due to this wound for the next 75 years of his life. He passed away in 1846.

Garland Anderson Delegate to the Continental Congress.

Garland Anderson is my 8th great granduncle on my Paternal side. (Anderson, Snelson, Plemmons, Dean)

Garland Anderson was born during the year of 1742 in Hanover County, Virginia. He is the son of Bartelot Anderson and Mary Cosby and the husband of Marcia Burbidge

After Virginia's constitution was adopted in 1776 ,Patrick Henry was promptly elected as the first elected governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Garland Anderson took Patrick Henry’s place as a member of the Virginia Congress.

The Daughters of the American Revolution list Garland Anderson as Ancestor # A002379 for his Patriotic service as Delegate to the Continental Congress.

Reverend Joseph Camp

The home of my 7th Great Grandfather on my paternal side, Reverend Joseph Camp. (Camp,Hambright, Dellinger, Flowers, Dean) Joseph was Born in Virginia, he is the son of Thomas Camp III and Winifred Starling . The home is said to have burned in 2008.

Rev. Joseph Camp was the first pastor of Buffalo Creek Baptist Church and a respected Doctor. It is said that his knowledge of herbs and their application saved the lives of many Revolutionary War soldiers that had been wounded in battle. Rev. Camp did not fight in the Revolution, instead, he chose to minister to people's souls and heal their physical ailments.

After the battle of Cowpens, Rev. Camp was suspected of being a Patriot spy and was taken prisoner, he was held for three days by Lord Charles Cornwallis . The British attempted to get information on the whereabouts of Patriot General Daniel Morgan and the British prisoners that had been captured at the battle of Cowpens. Rev. Camp was released from captivity after he did not reveal any information to his British captors.

Many years after the war, Rev. Camp and his wife Susannah Roundtree sold their property and moved to Pulaski County kentucky, where he passed away. Even at an advanced age, Rev.Camp desired to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ and open new churches.

Thomas Camp, Patriot

Thomas CAMP III is my 8th great grandfather on my paternal side. (Camp,Hambright, Dellinger, Flowers, Dean)

Thomas Camp III was born on 8 Feb 1717 in King and Queen County Virginia. Thomas was married twice, his first marriage was to Winifred Starling in 1737. His second marriage was to Margaret Carney in 1762, after the death of his first wife.

Thomas Camp III was a staunch Patriot. His property was burned by Tories when he lived at Camp Creek. The Daughters of the American Revolution list him as Ancestor # A018519. He is the father/grandfather of Patriots who fought against the British during the Revolution.

Thomas Camp III passed away circa 1798 near Island Ford in Rutherford County North Carolina.He is buried at the Camp Family Cemetery in Rutherford County

John Cosby, Patriot

The Surrender of Lord Cornwallis by John Trumbull, depicting the British surrendering to French and American troops.

Tonights Revolutionary war veteran is my 1st cousin 10x removed on my paternal side.(Cosby, Anderson, Snelson, Plemmons). John Cosby is listed by the daughters of the American Revolution as Ancestor #: A026318

John Cosby was born on December 16, 1737 in Hanover County, Virginia. He married Jemima Yancey and they had their first child in 1777. They had a total of ten children. During the American Revolution, he first served as a Private in the Tenth Regiment, Virginia militia under the command of General Nelson. Throughout the war, he served at least three more tours in the militia. One tour included guarding Hessian prisoners from Burgoyne’s army. He saw action at Mackey’s Mills, Brock’s Bridge, and Little York (Yorktown). Specifically, at the siege of Yorktown his militia company joined its regiment in Gloucester and commenced operations against the British just opposite to Little York. 

He lived in Hanover, Louisa and Albemarle Counties, Virginia; and Barren County, Kentucky. He died in circa 1843 in Barren County, Kentucky at the age of 103. He is buried in the Cosby Family/Bishop Cemetery in Barren County, Kentucky." Lower Cape Fear Chapter National Society Sons of the American Revolution

William Newton Lincoln County Regiment of the North Carolina Militia

Monument at the entrance to Cowpens National Battlefield museum.

William Newton served in the Lincoln County Regiment of the North Carolina Militia during the American Revolution.

Engagements participated in;
The battle of Ramseur's Mill
The battle of King's Mountain
The Battle of Cowpens

William Newton is my 7th great granduncle on my paternal side. (Newton, Hendrick,Dellinger, Flowers, Dean.) William died 6 April,1824.

John Thomas Snelson, Patriot

This mornings American Revolutionary war veteran is my 7th great grandfather on my paternal side.(Snelson, Plemmons). John Thomas Snelson was born in Buckingham County Virginia on the 4th of July 1759.

John Thomas Snelson enlisted on 15 July 1777, for a period of three Years. He began his Patriotic Service to the United States under Capt. Joseph Duncan, Lieut. Robert Middleton, and Ensign Thomas Rany,. They were commanded by Col. John Stuart & Lieut. Col. Elijah Clark. Thomas Snelson served a total of 1 year 4 months 25 days.

Engagements and Campaigns participated in;
The Florida Expedition
The Battle of Savannah, under General Marion & Colonel Horry
The first Siege of Augusta, under General Clarke
The last siege of Augusta, under Col. William Washington

The Daughters of the American Revolution list him as Ancestor #:A106493

Captain John Culpepper, Patriot

This morning's Revolutionary war veteran is from my maternal side; Culpepper, Presley,Hargett,Keziah,Hartis, Helms, Parton.

John Culpepper was the son of Joseph Culpepper and Martha Mallory, he was born in 1733 in Bertie County, NC.

He served in American Revolutionary war as captain of John Culpepper's Company in Colonel David Love's Regiment,North Carolina Troops. Records state that John had been captain of a militia group in Anson County since at least 1770. The Daughters of the American Revolution list him as Ancestor #: A132101. John was in his late 40's during his service in the War.

Captain Culpepper moved to Georgia after the Revolutionary War and passed away during the year of 1808 in Jones County, Georgia. He is my 8th great granduncle.

Captain Johann Daniel Will Patriot

American Revolution marker placed at the grave of my 5th great granduncle on my paternal side. (Wills,Dellinger, Flowers, Dean) Johann Daniel Will was born on 12 January 1747 in Berks County Pennsylvania. He is the son of Gerhard Will and Mary Barbara Drach.

Ensign Johann Daniel Will served in the 7th Company, 3rd Battalion Berks County Militia..He was commissioned Captain of the 4th Company, 3rd Battalion Berks County Militia on March 10, 1790.

The Daughters of the American Revolution list him as Ancestor #:A127086. Johann served throughout the Revolutionary War.

Captain Johann Daniel Will passed away on 17 September 1820 and is buried at Union Cemetery in New Centerville, Somerset County, Pennsylvania.

John Henry Hargett, Jr, Hampton's Regiment of Light Dragoons

This morning's American Revolutionary war post is about my 7th Great Grandfather on my mother's side (Hargett,Keziah,Hartis,Helms, Parton)

John Henry Hargett, Jr, was born in 1752. He served as a private during the Revolutionary War in Captain Jacob Barnett's Company, Hampton's Regiment of Light Dragoons, South Carolina Brigade which was Commanded by General Sumter.

The Daughters of the American Revolution list him as Ancestor #: A050607. He is recognized for the private and civil service that he rendered in the War for America's Independence.

John Henry Hargett, Jr, is the son of John Henry Hargett, Sr and Anna Nanna Craig. Private Hargett married Ann Charity Broom after the death of his first wife, my family is descended from this second marriage.

John Henry Hargett, Jr died in 1827 and is buried at the Philadelphia Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Mint Hill, Mecklenburg County North Carolina

Gerhard Will, Patriot

Lincoln County was Formed from Tryon County in 1779. It was named for Benjamin Lincoln, a general in the American Revolutionary War.

Johann Gerhardt Wiltz (Wills) was born on 23 Mar 1720 in Lautenbach, Saar, Germany. Gerhart landed on 2 Nov 1744 in Philadelphia, he was a passenger on the ship named Friendship.. Johann initially settled in Berks County, PA. and later moved to Lincoln (Tryon) County, NC in late 1760's.

Johann Gerhardt Wiltz (Wills) is listed by the Daughters of the American Revolution as Ancestor #: A202629. Johann rendered Patriotic service by furnishing supplies in America's war for independence.

Johann Gerhardt Wiltz is my 6th Great Grandfather on my paternal side. (Wills,Dellinger, Flowers, Dean)

Nathaniel Camp NC Militia

Burial place of Loyalist commander Major Patrick Ferguson at Kings Mountain Battleground state park.

This mornings American Revolutionary war post is from my paternal side; Camp, Hambright, Dellinger, Plemmons, and Dean.

My 7th great granduncle is Nathaniel Camp who rendered Patriotic service in the Rutherford County Regiment of NC militia. Nathaniel was born in 1745 in Virginia. He is the son of Thomas CAMP III and Winifred Starling and the husband of Winifred Tarpley.

Nathaniel Camp provide material aid to the Patriot cause and fought at the Battle of King's Mountain on 7 October 1780. It is a family tradition that Nathaniel is one of the men who killed the British Major Ferguson. Nathaniel's son is said to had been in possession of Ferguson's whistle which later became part of the collection of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

The Daughters of the American Revolution list Nathaniel Camp as Ancestor #: A018511.

George Laney Salisbury District Militia, American Revolution

This morning's Revolutionary War post is about George Laney, he is my 7th great grandfather on my mother's side (Laney,Helms, Parton, Goude).

George was born during the year 1748 in Frederick County Virginia, his parents are Titus and Hannah Laney. George married Mary Flynn Welch on 28 February 1769 in Salisbury NC.

The daughters of the American Revolution list him as Ancestor #: A068845. George served in the Salisbury District Militia and furnished supplies to the Patriot cause during the war.

George Laney passed away in circa 1813 and is buried at the Laney Family Cemetery in Union County North Carolina.

Captain Joseph Swearingen

Tonight's Revolutionary War post is a relative from my father's side, Swearingen,Teague, Snelson, Plemmons, Dean.

Maryland Society, Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard musket salute at the Capt Joseph Swearingen Gravesite Dedication.http://www.marylandsar.org/node/2641

My 1st cousin 9x removed Joseph Swearingen was born 7-10-1754 in Frederick County Virginia. His pension application states "Joseph Swearingen entered into the service of the United States in the year 1775, as aforesaid in the Company commanded by Captain Hugh Stephenson, for one year, which Term he served. After which in the latter end of the year 1776, he was appointed a Lieutenant in the 12th Virginia Regiment, and continued in service (having been promoted to the Rank of Captain) until the final Discharge of the Army on the 15th day of November 1783." He was taken prisoner at Charleston SC on 12 May 1780 and remained a prisoner till the end of the Revolutionary War.

Captain Swearingen is the son of Thomas and Sarah Swearingen. He married Hannah Rutherford in 1783. Captain Joseph Swearingen passed away on 9 August 1821 and is buried at Elmwood Cemetery in Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, West Virginia.

His is listed by the DAR as Ancestor #: A111706

Private William Calvin Pyron, Revolution Veteran.

This mornings American Revolutionary War post is from my mother's side. (Pryon, Helms, Parton, Goude). The photo shows the final resting place of my 6th Great Grandfather, Private William Calvin Pyron. He is buried at Bentons Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery in Union County, North Carolina. William C. Pyron was born in either Hanover County or Henrico County Virginia during the year of 1757. He is the son of James Pyron and Mary Powell.

During the Spring of 1778, William C. Pyron first entered the service in Caswell County NC and was under the command of Captain Robert Moore and Colonel Archibald Lytle. During this initial enlistment, they marched into the State of Virginia and returned back home after two or three weeks, he was then furloughed for a short period of time.

Later in the year of 1778, after his furlough had expired, Private Pyron was marched into the State of South Carolina, where they joined the Main Army under General Lincoln at Purrysburg. This period of service as a Continental Soldier lasted approximately 9 months. After his service in SC, Private Pyron aided the Patriot cause as a wagon maker for the US Army at the shop of John Woods near Hillsboro.

Private William Calvin Pyron Passed away on 27 January 1850 in Mecklenburg County NC. His name appears on the bronze plaque attached to the DAR monument in front of the old Union county courthouse in Monroe, NC.

Ensign Edmund (Edward) Camp

This afternoon's Revolutionary War post is another relative on my Fathers side. (Camp, Dellinger, Hambright, Flowers,Dean)

The attached image is of the headstone which marks the burial place of my 7th great granduncle Ensign Edmund (Edward) Camp. Edmund was the oldest son of Thomas Camp and Winifred Starling. Before the outbreak of Revolutionary War, he lived in Rutherford County, NC.

At the beginning of the Revolution, Edmund joined the Tryon County, NC Militia. Edmund was later commissioned as an Ensign in the North Carolina Light Horse troops. He fought alongside his brothers at The Battle Of Cowpens and The Battle Of Kings Mountain.

Shortly after the Revolutionary War, Ensign Camp moved near Pendleton, SC where he lived until he migrated to Georgia. Ensign Edmund (Edward) Camp is buried at the Camp Family Cemetery in Eastanollee, Stephens County, Georgia.

Captain John Hardin Hambright

Kings Mountain Battlefield Monument.

Today's Revolutionary War post is a relative on my Fathers side. Dean, Plemmons, Dellinger, Hambright.

My 5th great granduncle Captain John Hardin Hambright was born 17 March 1762 at a fort near the Catawba River in Tryon County/Lincoln County, North Carolina. His parents are Lt. Colonel Frederick Hambright and Sarah Hardin.

Captain Hambright rendered Patriotic service during the American Revolution in the Lincoln County Regiment of North Carolina.He fought alongside his father at the the Battle of Kings Mountain on 7 October 1780.

Captain Hambright later marched to join General Daniel Morgan at Cowpens. By the time that he had reached the Broad River at the Shallow Ford, he received news that General Morgan had defeated Colonel Banastre Tarleton. After General Morgan's victory at the Cowpens, Morgan retreated towards the Catawba River and British Commander Lord Cornwallis pursued. Captain Hambright and his company fell in the rear of Cornwallis's Army and followed him to the Yadkin River and took some prisoners.

After these actions, Captain Hambright was once again elected as Captain of the company of Light horse, and for the remainder of the war he kept the Tories from killing and robbing.

Captain Hambright married Nancy Black on 28 October 1784. It is said that he first met Nancy on the battlefield the day after the Battle of Kings Mountain. She lived in the vicinity and was caring for the wounded soldiers.

Captain John Hardin Hambright is listed by the DAR as Ancestor #: A204524.

Captain Benjamin NEWTON, Sr. American Revolution Patriot

Old Cloverhill Church Cemetery Cleveland County N.C burial site of my 7th Great grandfather on my dad's side.

My 7th Great Grandfather was CAPTAIN BENJAMIN NEWTON son of Ebenezer Newton and Elizabeth Buchanan. Benjamin Newton first joined the Army When the British came to Charleston. Captain Newton enlisted to go on an expedition against the Cherokee Indians as a 1st lieutenant under Captain John Mattocks, William Chronicle was the Major, and Frederick Hambright(my 6th great grandfather) was his Colonel.

Capt. Newton also spent one year in the service against Tories in Lincoln and Rutherford and the upper part of South Carolina – his group marched over to Green River in Rutherford where they met with 800 men under different colonels, their object was to engage British Colonel Patrick Ferguson. Captain Newton was not present at the Battle of King's mountain because he was sent as an express to General Rutherford who was at Coddle Creek, Mecklenburg NC.

He next volunteered with others to join General Greene near Camden South Carolina Later on, his group under the command of Colonel Graham returned to Lincoln in pursuit of a Tory Colonel Moore, However, they arrived late at the battle of Ramseur's Mills in Lincolnton NC, Captain Newton shot at one of the Tories as he was running from the battle.

Captain Newton was in an engagement against Col.Tarleton in the Haw fields in Orange County North Carolina and Captain Newton was also in a small engagement with the British at Polk's Mills under Captain John Clark. During this engagement Benjamin Newton was wounded in the thigh by a British ball.

CAPTAIN BENJAMIN NEWTON is buried in Old Cloverhill Cemetery in Casar NC. The cemetery is in a cow pasture. Many of the headstones have toppled by cows that roamed the land.

John Philip Dellinger Jr.

Plaque listing names of the Signers of the Tryon Declaration of Rights and Independence from British Tyranny. Several names on this list are relatives of mine from my fathers side. (Plemmons, Dean, Flowers, Dellinger, Hambright) I present to you my 6th great grand uncle.

John Philip Dellinger Jr.led both infantry and cavalry troops as a Captain, and served as a private soldier. John Wilfong is quoted as saying "he never knew a better soldier or a braver officer."

Engagements participated in;
Cross Creek Expedition
Battle of Cowpens
Battle of Ramseur's Mill
Battle of Kings Mountain.
Battle of Guilford Court House

John Philip Dellinger Jr. is listed by the DAR as Ancestor #: A031545

Messer

This Morning's Revolutionary War post is about relatives from my mom's side of the family (Parton, Messer).

On 16 May 1771, the Battle of Alamance took place in North Carolina. Regulators fought against Governor Tryon and his North Carolina militia. Some historians consider this battle to be the first battle of the American Revolution. The Regulators were defeated and 13 souls were taken as prisoners of war.

My 7th great grandfather Captain Robert Messer fought with the Regulators against Governor William Tryon and his militia. After the battle was lost, Captain Messer was captured and sentenced to death by hanging. Christian S Messer, the son of Captain Robert Messer, begged Governor Tryon to spare his father’s life.

On 19 June 1771, Captain Messer, Captain Benjamin Merrill, Captain James Pugh, Captain Robert Matear and two others were hanged by the British for treason.

A few years after his father's execution, Christian Sargent Messer rendered Patriotic service in the American Revolutionary War. The Daughters of the American Revolution have him listed as Ancestor #: A078368.

My 6th great grandfather, Christian Sargent Messer is the patriarch of the Messer family of Haywood County NC,

Private Adam Stroup, Hall’s Co., 9th Regiment, N. C. Lincoln County Militia Regiment NC.

Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard, honoring Adam Stroup, participant in the American Revolution.LawsonSid originally shared this to Jacob Stroup/Straub Descendents

In anticipation of the upcoming 4th of July celebrations, I will be frequently posting about ancestors who fought in the American Revolution.

My 7th great Grandfather on my (Dean/Plemmons) father's side, Private Adam Stroup, Hall’s Co., 9th Regiment, N. C. Lincoln County Militia Regiment NC.

Adam served as a Private under Capt. William Armstrong and Lt. Col. Henry "Hal" Dixon (a Continental officer). In 1781, he volunteered as a Private under Capt. Peter Forney and Col. Joseph Dickson. Private Stroup also served under General Gates, Gen.Rutherford, General Richard Caswell, Colonel Isaacs and Colonel Ledbetter.

Engagements; Little Lynches Creek on August 11, 1780 SC , The Battle of Camden on August 16, 1780 in SC (Gates defeat).

Private Amos Lenord Snelson Company E, Missouri 8th Infantry Regiment CSA

Amos Lenord Snelson enlisted in Company E, Missouri 8th Infantry Regiment CSA on 7 August 1862.He is the son of Levi Lane Snelson and Mary McLaughlin Private Amos Lenord Snelson is my 1st cousin 7x removed.

Private Jacob Riley Dellinger E Company (Shady Grove Rangers) of the 34th North Carolina Infantry Regiment

Jacob Riley Dellinger and his wife Margurett Susan Stuart. Jacob was born in Gaston County NC and was a farmer before the war. His parents were Frederick Lineberger and Mary Polly Dellinger.

At the age of 20, he enlisted 31 August 1861 and mustered in as a private on 7 December 1861. He was assigned to E Company (Shady Grove Rangers) of the 34th North Carolina Infantry Regiment. Private Jacob Riley Dellinger was paroled at Appomattox Court House 9 April 1865.

The 34th participated in multiple campaigns during the war including the Seven Days Battles, Cold Harbor, the Siege of Petersburg, and Appomattox. The 34th North Carolina reported 53 killed and 158 wounded during the Seven Days Battles, 2 killed and 23 wounded at Second Manassas, 2 killed and 17 wounded at Fredericksburg, and 18 killed, 110 wounded, and 20 missing at Chancellorsville. Of the 310 engaged at Gettysburg, twenty-one percent were disabled.

Private Jacob Riley Dellinger passed away on 16 Oct 1912 and is buried at Everett Chapel Cemetery in Weakley County Tennessee. He is my 3rd great grand uncle

My family members who fought under the Flag of the 52nd Regiment N.C.Troops CSA

Flag of the 52nd Regiment N.C.Troops  courtesy of the North Carolina Museum  of History. http://www.ncdcr.gov/ncmoh/Collections/SearchtheCollections.aspx

My family members who fought under this flag;

1st Lieutenant Lawson Alexander Dellinger 

Wounded and captured at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 3, 1863. Confined at Fort Delaware, Delaware, on or about July 17, 1863. Transferred to Johnson's Island, Ohio, July 27, 1863. Paroled at Johnson's Island on an unspecified date. Received at City Point, Virginia, on or about February 24, 1865, for exchange. Survived the war.

Private Albert P Dellinger

Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 18, March 25, 1862. Reported present or accounted for on surviving company muster rolls through December, 1864. Survived the war.

Private Isaac Dellinger

 Resided in Lincoln County where he enlisted at age 28, July 6, 1862, for the war. Captured at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 5, 1863, after he was left behind to help attend to the wounded. Confined at Fort Delaware, Delaware, on or about July 10, 1863. Transferred to Point Lookout, Maryland, where he arrived on October 15, 1863. Paroled at Point Lookout on February 18, 1865. Received at Boulware's Wharf, James River, Virginia, February 20, 1865, for exchange. Survived the war.

Sergeant John Calvin Dellinger 

Previously served as Private. in Company K, 1st Regiment N.C. Infantry (6 months, 1861). Enlisted in this company in Lincoln County on March 25, 1862. Mustered in as Corporal. Promoted to Sergeant on March 21, 1864. Reported present or accounted for on surviving company muster rolls through October, 1864. Hospitalized at Charlotte on November 27, 1864, with necrosis. Returned to duty on December 30, 1864. Captured near Petersburg, Virginia, March 25, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, March 28, 1865. Released at Point Lookout on June 12, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

Private John F Dellinger 

Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 20, March 25, 1862. Died in hospital at Raleigh on or about May 2, 1862, of "pneumonia."

Private Michael P Dellinger 

Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 21, March 25, 1862. Reported present or accounted for on surviving company muster rolls through December, 1864; however, he was reported absent sick during much of that period. Survived the war.

Private Monroe D Dellinger 

 Resided in Lincoln County where he enlisted at age 24, July 6, 1862, for the war. Captured at Falling Waters, Maryland, July 14, 1863. Confined at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, D.C. Transferred to Point Lookout, Maryland, August 8, 1863. Transferred to Elmira, New York, August 16, 1864. Paroled at Elmira on March 10, 1865. Received at Boulware's Wharf, James River, Virginia, March 15, 1865, for exchange. Survived the war.

Private Noah Dellinger 

 Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 18, March 25, 1862. Hospitalized at Charlottesville, Virginia, October 18, 1863, with a gunshot wound. Place and date wounded not reported (probably wounded at Bristoe Station, Virginia, October 14, 1863). Furloughed for thirty days on November 17, 1863. Returned to duty in January-February, 1864. Captured at Burgess' Mill, Virginia, October 27, 1864. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, October 31. 1864. Paroled at Point Lookout on March 28, 1865. Received at Boulware's Wharf, James River, Virginia, March 30, 1865, for exchange.

Private Samuel W Dellinger 

Previously served as Private. in Company K, 1st Regiment N.C. Infantry (6 months, 1861). Enlisted in this company on May 11, 1862. Reported absent without leave on or about July 1, 1862.

Private Lafayette Stroup

 Resided in Lincoln County where he enlisted at age 20, July 6, 1862, for the war. Captured by the enemy on an unspecified date (probably at or near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on or about July 3, 1863). Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, where he died on or about February 17, 1864. Cause of death not reported.

 Private Robert Stroup

 Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 20, March 25, 1862. Captured at Falling Waters, Maryland, July 14, 1863. Confined at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, D.C. Transferred to Point Lookout, Maryland, August 8, 1863. Died at Point Lookout on or about February 13, 1864. Cause of death not reported.

 Private Private Robert B Stroup 

Resided in Lincoln County where he enlisted at age 24, July 6, 1862, for the war. Reported present or accounted for on surviving company muster rolls through April, 1864. Hospitalized at Petersburg, Virginia, June 24, 1864, with acute diarrhoea. Furloughed for thirty days on August 4, 1864. Reported absent sick through December, 1864.

 Private Wesley C Stroup

 Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 27, March 25, 1862. Wounded in the right foot (fracture) and captured at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on or about July 3, 1863. Right foot amputated. Hospitalized at Gettysburg Transferred to hospital at Baltimore, Maryland, on an unspecified date. Paroled at Baltimore on or about November 12, 1863. Received at City Point, Virginia, November 17, 1863, for exchange. Reported absent wounded until November 8, 1864, when he was retired to the Invalid Corps.

Pvt. Michael P. Dellinger Company H, of the 52nd Regiment N. C. Troops

My 2nd cousin 5x removed, Pvt. Michael P. Dellinger. Michael was born in Lincoln County NC where he lived and worked as a farmer. He enlisted in Company H, of the 52nd Regiment N. C. Troops at the age of 21 on 25 March 1862. He was reported as present or accounted for until December of 1864. However, he was absent with sickness during much of that period of time. He survived the war and was married to the lady in the picture, her name is Emily Theodocia "Docia" Stroup.

Joseph Jason “J.J.” Stroup Company C, 2nd Regiment, Junior Reserves of North Carolina

My 3rd cousin 4x removed, Joseph Jason “J.J.” Stroup 1846-1928. He was a Private in Company C, 2nd Regiment, Junior Reserves of North Carolina, CSA. Joseph is buried at Shady Grove Cemetery in Cherryville NC.

Samuel Messer, Sr. Private in Company L, 16th NC Infantry

My 1st cousin 6x removed Samuel Messer, Sr. was born in 1832 in Haywood County North Carolina. He enlisted in Haywood County on May 4, 1861, as a Private in Company L, 16th NC Infantry Regiment. He was transferred on October 5, 1862 to Company E, Love's Regiment Thomas' Legion.




http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=messer&GSiman=1&GScid=2183934&GRid=58256891

Conard H Messer fifer in Company E of the 29th NC Regiment

Haywood County SCV memorial for Conard H Messer, Private Samuel Messer, Sr.'s brother.Conard was born in Haywood County, North Carolina. His parent's names are Frederick Messer and Ann Hunter.

Conrad enlisted at the age of 23 in the Confederate Army on 17 Aug, 1861 in Haywood County NC. He was a fifer in Company E of the 29th NC Regiment. His name is misspelled on his muster records, they have him listed as Coonrod Messer.


The following story of how Conrad died was passed down by family member's of Woodrow Wilson Feltner.

"During the Civil War, an army battalion was marching along Boone Trace, which runs through the farm. One young soldier was wounded and by the time he reached this point, he could go no further.

He was left at a house by the road with two sisters. (The identity of the two sisters is still unknown.) The soldier was left in their care, but died soon afterward. The sisters, knowing that another battalion of enemy soldiers was close at hand, and fearing retaliation from the opposition if they were caught, dug a shallow grave in a fence row and buried him, covering the grave over with leaves."


http://www.angelfire.com/nc2/messerville/news.html

Corp. Dock Nathaniel Harrison Company I 16th NC Infantry Regiment

Flag of the 16th North Carolina Infantry Regiment.
Dock Nathaniel Harrison was born on 15 December 1840 in Buncombe County North Carolina. Dock was 20 years old when he enlisted as a corporal in Hendersonville, NC on 5- May-1861. He was assigned to Company I of the 16th NC Infantry Regiment and mustered into service on 31- August-1861.Service records show that Dock was in the general hospital #1 at Danville Virginia on 3-January-1862 and was being treated for pneumonia.

On 28 June 1862,Dock Nathaniel Harrison was transported to the Institute hospital at Richmond Virginia for a Gunshot wound that he had received at the Battle of Gaines Mill.Corporal Harrison passed away on 20 August 1862 at 6 o'clock in the morning. He is my 1st cousin 7x removed, Deo Vindice, Resurgam!

Private John F. Dellinger Company I, 11th NC Infantry Regiment

Grave marker of my 2nd cousin 5x removed. Private John Franklin Dellinger. He was born during the year of 1841 in Lincoln County NC. His parents are Noah Dellinger and Margaret Gilbert Summerow.

Private John F. Dellinger enlisted in Company I, 11th NC Infantry Regiment on 9 March 1862 in Lincolnton NC. At the age of 19, he was killed in action on 16 Dec 1862 at the Battle of White Hall, NC. His father Noah was given $38.86 as a settlement for his sons death.

Private John F. Dellinger is buried at Whitehall (Seven Springs) in Wayne County North Carolina. John was not married and had no children.

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Henry Kindree Dellinger

My 3rd Great Uncle,Henry Kindree Dellinger was born on 24 November 1844 In Lincoln County NC. His parents were Frederick Lineberger and Mary Polly Dellinger.
Henry was a Private in Company E of the 34th Regiment NC Troops CSA. He was captured at Petersburg by the enemy on April 2 1865 and was a POW at Hart's Island in New York harbor. Private Dellinger was released on 14 June 1865. After the war, he worked as a Policeman in Winnsboro SC.
Private Henry Kindree Dellinger passed away on 12 June 1919 and now rests at Lybrand Cemetery in Lexington County, South Carolina