16th North Carolina Infantry

Seems to have lasted trough capture at Petersburg but disappears after being parolled to Burnsville?

mustered out 5 oct 1863

1 st lt dec 1863

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George W. Cline is my great grandfather. He was born abt 1824 in Georgia, died 18 Aug 1894 in Texas According to records that were published by the North Carolina Division of Archives and History: '16th NC Infantry Company A April 1861-October 1862', George W. Cline, age 38 is listed with the Noncommissioned Officers and Privates as serving with the Thomas Legion Regiment and disignated Company A of that Unit. Later the company was transferred to the 39th Regiment, NC Troops, and designated Company K. Records show that two companies mixed together as one regiment, Thomas' Legion and Walker's Battalion. 'Record of Events for William Holland Thomas' Legion, Walker's Battalion, Levi's Battery Light Artillery, North Carolina Troops, April 1862-1864' states these volunteers were mustered in for local defense of the Carolinas, East Tennessee, Southwestern Virginia, and the Cumberland Mountains in Kentucky.

William Green is my second great-grandfather on my father's side.

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Enlisted March 8, 1862 in Jackson County, NC. Wounded at Sheperdstown, (West) Virginia on Sept. 20, 1862. Transferred to Thomas Legion, NC Infantry, November 1862 and subsequently to Company K, 39th NC Infantry. Promoted to rank of Sergeant in September 1863. No further record.

Brother-in-law to my GGGgrandfather Lawson Hall via his sister Rachel Hall. Andrew joined in 61 and was wounded in his right hand and foot, and captured at Second Manassas. Paroled in Oct 1862. Co A was transfered to Thomas's Legion and then to Co K of 39th Infantry.

My 3rd great grandfather... 2nd Sgt. Co. B, 16th N.C. Inf. Enlisted April 29, 1861, at Marshall, N.C. Appointed drummer Aug. 5, 1861. At Battle of Manassas (Bull Run) 1861, Sent to Hospital #5, Richmond, Va., Dec. 3, 1861 for general debility - diagnosed as enlargement of thyroid ? gland. Transferred to General Hospital, Dec. 5, 1861. Released to duty Dec 27, 1861. Wounded at Battle of Fredericksburg, VA., Dec. 13, 1862. Made Roll of Honor. In hospital in Lynchburg, Oct. 11, 1863 until after Oct. 31, 1863 (I don't know why). Appointed 2nd SGT. March 22, 1864. Captured at Battle of Plank Road (Wilderness, Va.), May 6, 1864. Taken to Belle Plain, Va., sent to Point Lookout, Md. prison May 17, 1864 then to Elmira, New York prison Aug. 10, 1864. Released June 22, 1865- he came back to NC on foot. He died July 11,1925 at the age of 93.

Enlisted in July 1862

John A Boone enlisted in Company C on May 1, 1861, Yancey County NC. He died August 22, 1861 at Lemons Hospital near Valley Mountain, VA.

Resided in Yancey County where he enlisted at age 28, May 1,1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at Wilderness, VA on May 6, 1864. Reported absent wounded through October 1864. Buried at the Bailey Hill cemetery Hwy 197N. Yancey County, NC.

Enlisted on May 1, 1861. Killed at Chancellorsville on May 3, 1863.

Enlisted on May 1, 1861. Was captured at Falling Waters, Maryland on July 14, 1863 and confined at Point Lookout, Maryland until parolled and transferred to City Point, Virginia where he was received March 6, 1864 for exchange. Promoted to Sergeant subsequent to October 31, 1864. Was captured at Hatcher''s Run, Virginia on April 2, 1865 and confined at Hart''s Island, New York Harbor, until released on June 17, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

Eldrige enlisted in his brothers Company in Burnsville NC January 1/63 was at home on 'Soldier Furloughed' for 60 day in January 31/65 Burnsville NC returning just in time for the Army of Northern Virgina surrender April 65.

Malcomb enlisted with his brothers in Burnsville NC March 25/62. He is listed as 'Deserted his company while on picket duty at Culpeper VA. Aug 64

Oliver enlisted in Burnsville NC March 25/62 in the same company as his brothers. He is listed as Missing in Action May 23/64 held at Point Lookout MD June 8/64

Pinkney enlisted with his father Eldridge and uncles Malcolm and Oliver in Burnsville NC March 25/62, he was captured at Hatchers Run April 2/65 and taken to Harts Island, New York Harbor. Took oath of Allegiance June 17/65

James joined the 6th Regiment of N.C. Volunteers (later to become the 16th NC Infantry) along with his older brother William in May 1861. He was present and accounted for with valor until he was killed at his brother's side at the battle of Mechanicsville near Ellyson Mills June 26, 1862. He was the first citizen of Burnsville, NC to be killed in action.

William joined the 6th N.C. Volunteers (later to become the 16th N.C. Infantry) in Burnsville, NC along with his brother James in May 1861. He was present and accounted for until captured by Union forces at the second battle of Manassas August 29, 1862. He was declared exchanged at Aikens Landing, VA just eight days later on September 7, 1862. Upon return to his Regiment, he was promoted to Sergeant. He was promoted to First Sergeant in June 1863 and was present and accounted for until wounded and captured at Falling Waters, MD July 14, 1863 in retreat from the battle of Gettysburg. After being Imprisoned at Point Lookout, MD for over ten months, he was declared exchanged at City Point, VA March 6, 1864. He was declared 'absent sick' through October 1864 and like many young men who survived Gettysburg returned home to N.C. to serve with their local militia. They laid down their arms and surrendered following Lee's surrender at Appomattox April 1865.

Resided in Yancey County where he enlisted at age 20, May 1, 1861. Mustered in as a Private and was promoted to Corporal in April 1864. Present or accounted for until hospitalized at Danville, Virginia on or about May 18,1864, with a gunshot wound of the arm. Returned to duty in August 1864. Promoted to Sergeant subsequent to October 31, 1864. Captured at Hatcher's Run Virginia on April 2,1865. Confined at Hart's Island New York Harbor until released on June 17,1865. after taking the Oath of Allegiance. Buried at the Jones cemetery on Robertson Street in Burnsville, NC.

Lewis Riddle lived in the Red Hill and Poplar area of Mitchell and Yancey counties NC. He was reported missing after a battle near Richmond June 16,1862. Apparently he left and joined the 8th Tennessee Cavalry. He lived in the Poplar area after the war.

Great-great grandfather. Wounded @ North Anna River. Died @ Pt. Lookout Md.

Henry, along with 2 brothers, enlisted in Company C, 16th NC Inf, CSA, on May 1, 1861. He served with this unit until mortally wounded near Mechanicsville, Virginia, on June 26, 1862. He was transported to a Richmond hospital where he died two days later, leaving behind a wife and four young daughters. Henry is buried in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia.

My 3rd great grandfather enlisted at Yancey County in May 1861. Wounded in the Battle of Seven Pines (AKA the Battle of Fair Oaks) on May 31, 1862. Musket ball hit him in the left arm between his wrist and elbow, resulting in him losing his arm just below the elbow. Honorable discharge from the Confederate Army, August 1, 1862.

Griffin, James M. Private Company D, 16th North Carolina Infantry “The Burnt Chimney Volunteers” Resided in Rutherford County where he enlisted at age 21, June 1,1861. Present or accounted for until he died in hospital at Richmond, Virginia, August 18, 1862 of “typhoid fever.” Born: June 15, 1837 in Rutherford Co., NC Died: August 18, 1862 in Richmond, VA Buried: Richmond, VA Married: no Children: none Occupation: unknown I have several transcripted letters that James Griffin wrote during the war.

Griffin, Lorraine Walker, Sergeant Company D, 16th North Carolina Infantry “The Burnt Chimney Volunteers” Born in Rutherford County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Rutherford County as age 23, May 1, 1861. Mustered in as a Private. Present or accounted for until hospitalized at Culpepper, Virginia, October 1,1862, with a gunshot wound to the hand; however place and date wounded not reported. Returned to duty in December 1862 - February 1863, and was promoted to Sergeant on October 1, 1864. Present or accounted for until paroled at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865. Born: August 30, 1834 in Rutherford Co., NC Died: March 18, 1907 in Rutherford Co., NC Buried: Griffin Family Cemetery, Spindale, NC Married: M. Elizabeth Radford Children: 9 Occupation: farmer I have nearly one dozen letters (transcripts) that Lorraine Griffin wrote during the war. I also have several post war photos of him. His complied records give his name as 'Loren.' He is a brother to James Griffin of this company and regiment.

Padgett, J. Albert, Private Company D, 16th North Carolina Infantry “The Burnt Chimney Volunteers” Resided in Rutherford County where he enlisted at age 19, May 3, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at Riddell's Shop, Virginia, June 13, 1864. Returned to duty September - October 1864, and was present or accounted for through December 23, 1864. Born: September 28, 1841 in Rutherford Co., NC Died: March 2, 1918 in Rutherford Co., NC Buried: Race Path Baptist, Ellenboro, NC Married: Priscilla J. Unknown Children: 1 Occupation: farmer

Padgett, Marcus Dedmon, Private Company D, 16th North Carolina Infantry “The Burnt Chimney Volunteers” Previously served in Company I, 34th Regiment NC Troops. Transferred to this company on May 30, 1862. Present or accounted for until captured at or near Mine Run, Virginia, December 1, 1863. Confined at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, DC, until transferred to Point Lookout, Maryland, where he arrived February 4, 1864. Paroled and transferred to City Point, Virginia, where he was received April 30, 1864, for exchange. Returned to duty prior to September 1, 1864, and was present or accounted for until captured at Hatcher's Run, Virginia, April 2, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout until released on June 17, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance. Born: 1839 Died: July 8, 1867 Buried: Sandy Springs Baptist, Polk Co., NC Married: S. E. Unknown Children: 1 Occupation: farmer

Saine, Solomon, Private Company D 16th North Carolina Infantry “The Burnt Chimney Volunteers” Born in Lincoln County and resided in Montgomery County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Wake County at age 34, September 27, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for until discharged on November 15, 1862, by reason of “deafness.” Born: December 9, 1826 in Lincoln Co., NC Died: December 1, 1862 Buried: Bethpage Lutheran, Lincoln Co., NC Married: Elmira Hallman Children: 5 Occupation: unknown

Spurlin, John E., Private Company D 16th North Carolina Infantry “The Burnt Chimney Volunteers” Resided in Rutherford County where he enlisted at age 19, May 3, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died in hospital at Warrenton, Virginia, December 18, 1861, of “febris typhoides.” Born: August 9, 1841 in Rutherford Co., NC Died: December 18, 1861 in Warrenton, VA Buried: Oak Grove Methodist, Ellenboro, NC Married: unknown Children: unknown Occupation: farmer I have a photo of John Spurlin in uniform during the war. He was most likely buried in Warrenton, Virginia. The marker at Oak Grove Cemetery is probably a memorial marker.

Suttle, George W., Private Company D, 16th North Carolina Infantry “The Burnt Chimney Volunteers” Resided in Rutherford County, where he enlisted at age 15, May 18, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on or about January 1, 1862, by reason of his youth. George Suttle later enlisted in Company I, 34th NC Infantry and also served in the 70th NC Infantry (1st Regiment NC Junior Reserves)

Nathan was born in Burke County, NC 14 Oct 1837. He has 28 items in his archival file. He enlisted 10 May 1861 at Morganton, Burke Co. NC. As I understand it his Regiment underwent a Regiment organizational change which dictated that all men were discharged and re-enlisted in the same unit. He was paid $77 and change and his papers says he was disabled. He had been sick for some time during the past year of service but he re-enlisted 23 Sep 1862 at Raleigh as a 2nd Corporal. He fought in many battles and was captured on 6 May 1864 in the battle of the Wilderness. He was sent to Point Lookout and on to Elmira, NY arriving on 14 Aug 1864. He was exchanged 29 Oct 1864. Given his condition as a POW and the chaos of the times I do not know if he was abler to rejoin his regiment. He died 14 Oct 1928 and is buried in the Shoup family cemetery in Morganton, Burke Co. NC. He was the grandfather of the wife of my 1st Cousin 2 x removed.

James Harrison Henson enlisted in Burke County NC May 10/61. He was promoted to 1SG July 1862. He served as 1SG from the battle of 2nd Manassas, Untill he was captured. He like General Lee suffered intestinal problems after the battle of Gettysburg and was hospitalized in Richmond July 16/63. He was captured at Hatcher Run VA on April 2/65 and held at Point Lookout till June 27/65.

William Bryce Ogle was born and lived most of his life in the Pensacola area of Yancey County NC. His unit was Company E,16th NC infantry state troops. He was captured during a battle at Hatch Run Virginia.He was released June 29,1865. He lived a long and productive life.

C.C. Shuffler enlisted the 10 May 1861 in Burke County.

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Jimison, Alexander resided in Buncombe County, NC prior to the war. He enlisted on 5-7-1861 for 12 months. Present and accounted for until wounded by a shell at Mechanicsville, VA on 6-26-1862. Returned to duty prior to 3-1-1863, present and accounted for until shot in the back of the neck at Petersburg, VA in June of 1864. Present and accounted for until captured at Hatcher's Run, VA on 2-2-1865. Confined at Point Lookout, MD where he caught scurvy. He was released on 6-28-1865 after taking the Oath of Allegiance.He files for his Confederate pension in June of 1901 in Haywood County, NC and again on 7-22-1902. He attended the soldier's reunion held in Waynesville, NC. His wife Mary Jimison filed for her widow's pension on 8-13-1914. He was born on 7-3-1842 and died from diabetes on 7-30-1914. He is buried in the Old Thickety Cemetery in Canton, NC.

Citing this Record: 'North Carolina, Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865,' database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XK6Q-VTG : 7 December 2014), Robert S Callahan, 1863; from 'Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of North Carolina,' database, Fold3.com (http://www.fold3.com : n.d.); citing military unit Sixteenth Infantry, NARA microfilm publication M270 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1960), roll 242.

Enlisted as a Private on 9 May 1861 at the age of 20. Transferred to Signal Corps.

Enlisted as a Private on 9 May 1861 at the age of 18. Transferred out of Company G, 16th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 15 December 1861.

enlisted 13 march 1862 died pointlookout pow aug 14 1864

Haynes, George Washington, Private Company G, 16th NC Infantry “The Rutherford Riflemen” Resided in Rutherford County where he enlisted at age 21, May 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until appointed Chaplain on February 5, 1862 and transferred to Field and Staff of the is regiment. Born: December 12, 1839 in Rutherford Co., NC Died: October 29, 1931 in Buncombe Co., NC Buried: unknown Married: Anne Elizabeth Grayson Children: unknown Occupation: Baptist minister

Justice, James Dyer, Corporal Company G, 16th North Carolina Infantry Resided in Rutherford County where he enlisted at age 25, May 9, 1861. Mustered in as Private and was promoted to Corporal on August 26, 1861. Reduced to ranks in September, 1861-January, 1863. Present or accounted for until he died in Rutherford County in January, 1863, of “smallpox.” Born: March 7, 1839 in Rutherford Co., NC Died: January 24, 1863 in Rutherford Co., NC Buried: unknown Married: Quintana Wallace Children: unknown Occupation: farmer

Keeter, James Madison, Private Company G, 16th North Carolina Infantry “The Rutherford Riflemen” Resided in Rutherford County where he enlisted at age 22, May 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded in the hand at Mechanicsville, Virginia, June 26, 1862. Returned to duty prior to February 10, 1863, and was present or accounted for until captured at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 4-5, 1863, after being detailed as a nurse. Confined at Baltimore, Maryland, and at Point Lookout, Maryland, until paroled and transferred to City Point, Virginia, where he was received on March 20, 1864, for exchange. Returned to duty July-August, 1864, and was present or accounted for until captured near Petersburg, Virginia, on or about April 2, 1865. Confined at Point Lookout until released on June 28, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance. Born: March 31, 1838 in Rutherford Co., NC Died: November 14, 1904 in Rutherford Co., NC Buried: Gilboa Methodist, Rutherford Co., NC Married: Susan E. Williams Children: 3 Occupation: unknown

Keeter, John Washington, Private Company G, 16th North Carolina Infantry “The Rutherford Riflemen” Resided in Rutherford County where he enlisted at age 20, May 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died at Winchester, Virginia, October 27, 1862. Cause of death not reported. Born: about 1840 Died: October 27, 1862 in Winchester, VA Buried: unknown Married: unknown Children: unknown Occupation: unknown

Sims, Andrew Hampton, Private Company G, 16th North Carolina Infantry “The Rutherford Riflemen” Resided in Rutherford County where he enlisted at age 45, May 9, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on December 28, 1861 by reason of “dropsy.” Born: about 1816 Died: July 4, 1879 in Rutherford Co., NC Buried: Sims Family Cemetery, Rutherford Co., NC Married: Nancy Unknown Children: 1 Occupation: farmer

John Weaver took some of his father''s horses with him when he joined the army and served as a courier. In the Fall of 1864, he transferred to the 1st NC Cavalry. The 16th North Carolina Infantry was in the brigade commanded by William Dorsey Pender and then, after his promotion to command of the Light Division, by Alfred Scales. Pender was mortally wounded on the second day at Gettysburg and died in Staunton, Virginia a few days later. The brigade saw active service with the Army of N. Va in most of its major battles.

William D. Allison in my g-g-grandfather. He was born 7 July 1832 in Monroe County, Tennessee and died 2 July 1894 in Loudon County, Tennessee. He is buried with a CSA tombstone in Sheltons Grove Cemetery in Loudon County. He was severely wounded at Gettysburg 1 July 1863, taken prisoner, sent to Chester, Pa. and then to Point Lookout, Maryland 4 Oct 1863. Paroled and transferred to City Point, Va. 20 March 1864.

Resided in Macon Co. where he enlisted at age of 38, March 21, 1863 for the war. Present or accounted for until captured at Gettysburg, PA on or about July 5, 1863, after he was left as a nurse with the wounded. Confined at Davids Island, NY Harbor, until paroled and transferred to City Point, VA, where he was received September 8, 1863 for exchange. Reported absent sick until December 25, 1863, when he was reported absent without leave. Reported absnt without leave in October, 1864. Actual name is John Andrew Love but was called by his middle name of Andrew or Andy.

Resided in Macon Co.

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Enlisted may 5 1861 as corporal - Musician then promoted to 2nd LT. transfered to 7th North Carolina Cavalry. B: Jun 5 1836 Buncombe NC. D: Jun 8 1906 Santa Anna California.

Enlisted: When: July 28, 1863 Where: Franklin By whom: Capt. Dobson Period: 3 years Appears on a Muster Roll of Prisoners of War belonging to the Army of Northern Virginia, who have been this day surrendered by General Robert E. Lee, C.S.A., commanding said Army, to Lieut. Genl. U.S. Grant, commanding Armies of the United States. Location & Date: Done at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865.

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KIA Chancellorsville 3 May 1863. Son of Sheriff George Blackwell of Polk Co, NC. Enlisted at age of 19 in April 1861. This is my GGgrandfathers younger brother.

Died 20 Aug 1861 at hospital near Staunton, VA, cause not recorded. Brother of Sheriff George Blackwell of Polk Co, NC and uncle to James Blackwell of same company.

Enlisted on October 14, 1863 at Camp Vance, North Carolina as a Private in the 16th North Carolina Infantry, Company K. POW on May 6, 1864 at Wilderness, Virginia. Captured and Confined on May 7, 1864 to Point Lookout, Maryland. Transferred on August 13, 1864 to Elmira, New York where he died of Chronic dysentery disease as a POW.

Early volunteer from Rutherford County. Captured at North Anna and imprisoned at Point Lookout MD, until paroled. Moved to Spartanburg, SC.

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sgt 30 july 1861

Wounded at battle of Seven Pines transferred to Co. E Thomas Legion.

Enlisted 15 March 1862 transferred to Thomas Legion 5 Oct 1862.

Also served in Thomas' NC Legion from Oct 62 until captured at the battle of Piedmont, Va. He then spent the rest of the war at Johnson's Island, Ohio POW Camp. Survived war and died in 1918.

Justice, William G., Private Company L, 16th North Carolina Infantry Enlisted in Haywood County at age 25, March 15, 1862, for the war. Present or accounted for until transferred to Company E, Infantry Regiment, Thomas Legion, October 5, 1862. Incorrectly listed as William M. Justice in NC Troop Roster book. Born: December 5, 1835 in Buncombe Co., NC Died: October 5, 1903 in Madison Co., NC Buried: Hiram Rogers Cemetery, Madison Co., NC Married: Elizabeth Arminta Largent Children: 10 Occupation: farmer and rock mason

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1862

1826-1911 Captured at Gettysburg, July 3rd, 1863

Born 7/5/1841 died 4/8/1910 married Margaret Rudisill Born 1849 died 1933 wounded 2 Manassas in right hip. promoted to Sergeant.

Wounded right hip 2nd Manassas / bull run On aug.30 1862. Participated Picketts charge July 3rd 1863.l Laid to rest st.Marks church Cherryville NC

1830-1862 Enlisted on 1 May 1861. Died of Rubella while hospitalized in Richmond on 30 June 1862.

I found 3 records of his enlistment and discharge on ancestry.com.

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Haynes, George Washington, Chaplain Staff, 16th NC Infantry Previously served as a Private in Company G of this regiment. Appointed Chaplain on February 5, 1862 and transferred to the Field and Staff. Present or accounted for until he resigned on or about August 8, 1862. Reason he resigned not reported. Born: December 12, 1839 in Rutherford Co., NC Died: October 29, 1931 in Buncombe Co., NC Buried: unknown Married: Anne Elizabeth Grayson Children: unknown Occupation: Baptist minister