SettingsPeople of North Carolina in the American Civil War
Alexander H. Jones
Alexander Hamilton Jones (July 21, 1822 – January 29, 1901), was a Congressional Representative from North Carolina.
Alexander Hamilton Jones (July 21, 1822 – January 29, 1901), was a Congressional Representative from North Carolina.
Alfred "Teen" Blackburn
Alfred "Teen" Blackburn (born in Hamptonville, North Carolina, April 26, 1842 – March 8, 1951) was the last Confederate Civil War veteran to receive a Class B pension in North Carolina.
Alfred "Teen" Blackburn (born in Hamptonville, North Carolina, April 26, 1842 – March 8, 1951) was the last Confederate Civil War veteran to receive a Class B pension in North Carolina.
Alfred Dockery
Alfred Dockery (December 11, 1797 – December 7, 1875) was an American Congressional Representative serving both Tennessee and North Carolina.
Alfred Dockery (December 11, 1797 – December 7, 1875) was an American Congressional Representative serving both Tennessee and North Carolina.
Alfred Iverson, Jr.
Alfred Iverson, Jr. was a lawyer and a Confederate general in the American Civil War.
Alfred Iverson, Jr. was a lawyer and a Confederate general in the American Civil War.
Alfred Moore Scales
Alfred Moore Scales (November 26, 1827 – February 9, 1892) was a North Carolina state legislature, Confederate general in the American Civil War and the 45th Governor of the US state of Nor...
Alfred Moore Scales (November 26, 1827 – February 9, 1892) was a North Carolina state legislature, Confederate general in the American Civil War and the 45th Governor of the US state of Nor...
Alfred Moore Waddell
Alfred Moore Waddell was a Democratic U. S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1871 and 1879 and later mayor of Wilmington, North Carolina.
Alfred Moore Waddell was a Democratic U. S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1871 and 1879 and later mayor of Wilmington, North Carolina.
Archibald C. Godwin
Archibald Campbell Godwin (1831-September 19, 1864) was an brigadier general in the Confederate States Army who was killed at the Third Battle of Winchester during the American Civil War.
Archibald Campbell Godwin (1831-September 19, 1864) was an brigadier general in the Confederate States Army who was killed at the Third Battle of Winchester during the American Civil War.
Bedford Brown
Bedford Brown (June 6, 1795 December 6, 1870) was a Democratic United States Senator from the State of North Carolina between 1829 and 1840.
Bedford Brown (June 6, 1795 December 6, 1870) was a Democratic United States Senator from the State of North Carolina between 1829 and 1840.
Braxton Bragg
Braxton Bragg was a career United States Army officer, and then a general in the Confederate States Army—a principal commander in the Western Theater of the American Civil War and later th...
Braxton Bragg was a career United States Army officer, and then a general in the Confederate States Army—a principal commander in the Western Theater of the American Civil War and later th...
Bryan Grimes
Bryan Grimes, Jr. was born on the ancestral family plantation, called "Grimesland," in Pitt County, North Carolina.
Bryan Grimes, Jr. was born on the ancestral family plantation, called "Grimesland," in Pitt County, North Carolina.
Cadmus M. Wilcox
Cadmus Marcellus Wilcox (May 20, 1824 – December 2, 1890) was a career United States Army officer who served in the Mexican–American War and also was a Confederate general during the Ameri...
Cadmus Marcellus Wilcox (May 20, 1824 – December 2, 1890) was a career United States Army officer who served in the Mexican–American War and also was a Confederate general during the Ameri...
Charles C. Tew
Charles Courtenay Tew (October 17, 1827-September 17, 1862) was a colonel in the Confederate States Army and was killed in action at the Battle of Antietam during the American Civil War.
Charles Courtenay Tew (October 17, 1827-September 17, 1862) was a colonel in the Confederate States Army and was killed in action at the Battle of Antietam during the American Civil War.
Charles Frederick Fisher
Charles Frederick Fisher was an American attorney, legislator, engineer, and soldier from Rowan County, North Carolina who during the American Civil War became the Colonel commanding the 6th Nor...
Charles Frederick Fisher was an American attorney, legislator, engineer, and soldier from Rowan County, North Carolina who during the American Civil War became the Colonel commanding the 6th Nor...
Collett Leventhorpe
Collett Leventhorpe (May 15, 1815 – December 1, 1889) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Collett Leventhorpe (May 15, 1815 – December 1, 1889) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Daniel Gould Fowle
Daniel Gould Fowle (March 3, 1831 April 7, 1891) was the 46th Governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina from 1889 until his death in 1891.
Daniel Gould Fowle (March 3, 1831 April 7, 1891) was the 46th Governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina from 1889 until his death in 1891.
Daniel Govan
Daniel Chevilette Govan (July 4, 1829 – March 12, 1911) was an American miner, planter, and soldier.
Daniel Chevilette Govan (July 4, 1829 – March 12, 1911) was an American miner, planter, and soldier.
Daniel Harvey Hill
Daniel Harvey Hill (July 12, 1821 – September 24, 1889) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War and a Southern scholar.
Daniel Harvey Hill (July 12, 1821 – September 24, 1889) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War and a Southern scholar.
Daniel Lindsay Russell
Daniel Lindsay Russell, Jr. (August 7, 1845 May 14, 1908) was the 49th Governor of North Carolina from 1897 to 1901, an attorney and judge, and a politician.
Daniel Lindsay Russell, Jr. (August 7, 1845 May 14, 1908) was the 49th Governor of North Carolina from 1897 to 1901, an attorney and judge, and a politician.
Daniel Moreau Barringer
Daniel Moreau Barringer (30 July 1806 – 1 September 1873) was a Whig U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1843 and 1849.
Daniel Moreau Barringer (30 July 1806 – 1 September 1873) was a Whig U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1843 and 1849.
David Lowry Swain
David Lowry Swain was the 26th Governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina from 1832 to 1835.
David Lowry Swain was the 26th Governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina from 1832 to 1835.
Edmund Strudwick
Edmund Charles Fox Strudwick (born March 25, 1802) at Long Meadows, north of Hillsborough, in Orange County, North Carolina.
Edmund Charles Fox Strudwick (born March 25, 1802) at Long Meadows, north of Hillsborough, in Orange County, North Carolina.
Edward Stanly
Edward W. Stanly was a North Carolina politician and orator who represented the southeastern portion of the State in the U.S. House for five terms.
Edward W. Stanly was a North Carolina politician and orator who represented the southeastern portion of the State in the U.S. House for five terms.
Edwin Godwin Reade
Edwin Godwin Reade (November 13, 1812 – October 18, 1894) was a U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1855 and 1857.
Edwin Godwin Reade (November 13, 1812 – October 18, 1894) was a U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1855 and 1857.
Elizabeth Carraway Howland
Elizabeth Carraway Howland was a Confederate spy during American Civil War.
Elizabeth Carraway Howland was a Confederate spy during American Civil War.
Evander McNair
Evander McNair (April 15, 1820 – November 13, 1902) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Evander McNair (April 15, 1820 – November 13, 1902) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Francis Burton Craige
Francis Burton Craige (March 13, 1811 – December 30, 1875) was a Congressional Representative from North Carolina; born near Salisbury, North Carolina, March 13, 1811; attended a private school ...
Francis Burton Craige (March 13, 1811 – December 30, 1875) was a Congressional Representative from North Carolina; born near Salisbury, North Carolina, March 13, 1811; attended a private school ...
Gabriel J. Rains
Gabriel James Rains (June 4, 1803 – September 6, 1881) was a career United States Army officer and a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Gabriel James Rains (June 4, 1803 – September 6, 1881) was a career United States Army officer and a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
George Allen Gilreath
George Allen Gilreath (September 26, 1834 – July 3, 1863) commanded the Confederate troops who had advanced the farthest during Pickett's Charge at the Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania during ...
George Allen Gilreath (September 26, 1834 – July 3, 1863) commanded the Confederate troops who had advanced the farthest during Pickett's Charge at the Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania during ...
George B. Anderson
George Burgwyn Anderson (April 12, 1831 – October 16, 1862) was a career military officer, serving first in the antebellum U.S. Army and then dying from wounds inflicted during the America...
George Burgwyn Anderson (April 12, 1831 – October 16, 1862) was a career military officer, serving first in the antebellum U.S. Army and then dying from wounds inflicted during the America...
George Davis (politician)
George Davis (March 1, 1820 – February 23, 1896) was a Confederate States of America political figure and the last Confederate Attorney General, serving from 1864 to 1865.
George Davis (March 1, 1820 – February 23, 1896) was a Confederate States of America political figure and the last Confederate Attorney General, serving from 1864 to 1865.
George Doherty Johnston
George Doherty Johnston was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
George Doherty Johnston was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Gilbert Elliott
Gilbert Elliott (December 10, 1843 – May 9, 1895), builder of ironclad ram CSS Albemarle Parents Gilbert Elliott (May 20, 1813 – May 20, 1851) and Sarah Ann Grice (June 1, 1819 &...
Gilbert Elliott (December 10, 1843 – May 9, 1895), builder of ironclad ram CSS Albemarle Parents Gilbert Elliott (May 20, 1813 – May 20, 1851) and Sarah Ann Grice (June 1, 1819 &...
Harvey A. Allen
Harvey A. Allen (1818? - September 20, 1882) was an officer in the United States Army who served as the fourth commander of the Department of Alaska, from September 20, 1871 to January 3, 1873.
Harvey A. Allen (1818? - September 20, 1882) was an officer in the United States Army who served as the fourth commander of the Department of Alaska, from September 20, 1871 to January 3, 1873.
Henry H. Bell
Henry Haywood Bell (13 April 1808 – 11 January 1868) was an admiral in the United States Navy during the American Civil War.
Henry Haywood Bell (13 April 1808 – 11 January 1868) was an admiral in the United States Navy during the American Civil War.
Henry K. Burgwyn
Henry King Burgwyn, Jr. (October 3, 1841 – July 1, 1863) was a Confederate colonel in the American Civil War killed at the Battle of Gettysburg.
Henry King Burgwyn, Jr. (October 3, 1841 – July 1, 1863) was a Confederate colonel in the American Civil War killed at the Battle of Gettysburg.
Henry Marchmore Shaw
Henry Marchmore Shaw (1819 – November 11, 1864) was a Congressional Representative from North Carolina, as well as an officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Henry Marchmore Shaw (1819 – November 11, 1864) was a Congressional Representative from North Carolina, as well as an officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Henry Toole Clark
Henry Toole Clark (February 7, 1808 – April 14, 1874) was the 36th Governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina from 1861 to 1862 during the American Civil War.
Henry Toole Clark (February 7, 1808 – April 14, 1874) was the 36th Governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina from 1861 to 1862 during the American Civil War.
Henry Washington Hilliard
Henry Washington Hilliard was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.
Henry Washington Hilliard was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.
Hezekiah G. Spruill
Hezekiah G. Spruill (September 8, 1808 – June 20, 1874), was an American soldier who served as a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Hezekiah G. Spruill (September 8, 1808 – June 20, 1874), was an American soldier who served as a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Isaac E. Avery
Isaac Erwin Avery (December 20, 1828 – July 3, 1863) was a planter and an officer in the Confederate States Army.
Isaac Erwin Avery (December 20, 1828 – July 3, 1863) was a planter and an officer in the Confederate States Army.
Isham Warren Garrott
Isham Warren Garrott (1816 – June 17, 1863) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Isham Warren Garrott (1816 – June 17, 1863) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
J. Johnston Pettigrew
James Johnston Pettigrew (July 4, 1828 – July 17, 1863) was an author, lawyer, linguist, diplomat, and a Confederate general in the American Civil War.
James Johnston Pettigrew (July 4, 1828 – July 17, 1863) was an author, lawyer, linguist, diplomat, and a Confederate general in the American Civil War.
Jacob Thompson
Jacob Thompson (May 15, 1810 – March 24, 1885) was a lawyer and politician who served as United States Secretary of the Interior from 1857 to 1861.
Jacob Thompson (May 15, 1810 – March 24, 1885) was a lawyer and politician who served as United States Secretary of the Interior from 1857 to 1861.
James Augustus Washington
James Augustus Washington was a Confederate colonel during the American Civil War.
James Augustus Washington was a Confederate colonel during the American Civil War.
James B. Gordon
James Byron Gordon (November 2, 1822 – May 18, 1864) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
James Byron Gordon (November 2, 1822 – May 18, 1864) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
James Green Martin
James Green Martin (February 14, 1819 – October 4, 1878) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
James Green Martin (February 14, 1819 – October 4, 1878) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
James Henry Lane (Confederate general)
James Henry Lane (July 28, 1833 – September 21, 1907) was a university professor and Confederate general in the American Civil War.
James Henry Lane (July 28, 1833 – September 21, 1907) was a university professor and Confederate general in the American Civil War.
James Iredell Waddell
James Iredell Waddell (July 3, 1824 – March 15, 1886) was an officer in the United States Navy and later in the Confederate States Navy.
James Iredell Waddell (July 3, 1824 – March 15, 1886) was an officer in the United States Navy and later in the Confederate States Navy.
James K. Marshall
James Keith "Jimmy" Marshall (April 17, 1839 – July 3, 1863) was a Confederate Army officer during the American Civil War.
James Keith "Jimmy" Marshall (April 17, 1839 – July 3, 1863) was a Confederate Army officer during the American Civil War.
Jeremy Francis Gilmer
Jeremy Francis Gilmer (February 23, 1818 – December 1, 1883) was an American soldier, mapmaker, and civil engineer most noted for his service as the Chief Engineer of the Confederate State...
Jeremy Francis Gilmer (February 23, 1818 – December 1, 1883) was an American soldier, mapmaker, and civil engineer most noted for his service as the Chief Engineer of the Confederate State...
John Ancrum Winslow
Rear Admiral John Ancrum Winslow (19 November 1811 – 29 September 1873) was an officer in the United States Navy during the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War.
Rear Admiral John Ancrum Winslow (19 November 1811 – 29 September 1873) was an officer in the United States Navy during the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War.
John Benton Callis
John Benton Callis (January 3, 1828 – September 24, 1898) was a postbellum U.S. Representative from Alabama and an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
John Benton Callis (January 3, 1828 – September 24, 1898) was a postbellum U.S. Representative from Alabama and an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
John D. Barry
John Decatur Barry (June 21, 1839 – March 24, 1867) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
John Decatur Barry (June 21, 1839 – March 24, 1867) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
John Gibbon
John Gibbon (April 20, 1827 – February 6, 1896) was a career United States Army officer who fought in the American Civil War and the Indian Wars.
John Gibbon (April 20, 1827 – February 6, 1896) was a career United States Army officer who fought in the American Civil War and the Indian Wars.
John Horace Forney
John Horace Forney (August 12, 1829 – September 13, 1902) was a major general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
John Horace Forney (August 12, 1829 – September 13, 1902) was a major general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
John Kerr, Jr. (congress)
John Kerr, Jr. (1811–1879) was a Congressional Representative and jurist from North Carolina.
John Kerr, Jr. (1811–1879) was a Congressional Representative and jurist from North Carolina.
John Manning, Jr.
John Manning, Jr. (1830–1899) was a North Carolina politician who briefly served in the United States House of Representatives in 1870 and 1871.
John Manning, Jr. (1830–1899) was a North Carolina politician who briefly served in the United States House of Representatives in 1870 and 1871.
John Motley Morehead
John Motley Morehead was the 29th Governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina from 1841 to 1845.
John Motley Morehead was the 29th Governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina from 1841 to 1845.
John Rogers Cooke
John Rogers Cooke (June 9, 1833 – April 10, 1891) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War.
John Rogers Cooke (June 9, 1833 – April 10, 1891) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War.
John Willis Ellis
John Willis Ellis (November 23, 1820 July 7, 1861) was the 35th Governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina from 1859 to 1861.
John Willis Ellis (November 23, 1820 July 7, 1861) was the 35th Governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina from 1859 to 1861.
Jonathan Worth
Jonathan Worth was the 39th Governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina from 1865 to 1868, during the early years of Reconstruction.
Jonathan Worth was the 39th Governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina from 1865 to 1868, during the early years of Reconstruction.
Joseph J. Davis
Joseph Jonathan Davis (April 13, 1828 – August 7, 1892) was a nineteenth century politician, lawyer and judge from North Carolina.
Joseph Jonathan Davis (April 13, 1828 – August 7, 1892) was a nineteenth century politician, lawyer and judge from North Carolina.
Joseph Roswell Hawley
Joseph Roswell Hawley (October 31, 1826 March 18, 1905) was the 42nd Governor of Connecticut, a U.S. politician in the Republican and Free Soil parties, a Civil War general, and a journalist and...
Joseph Roswell Hawley (October 31, 1826 March 18, 1905) was the 42nd Governor of Connecticut, a U.S. politician in the Republican and Free Soil parties, a Civil War general, and a journalist and...
Julian Carr (industrialist)
Julian Shakespeare Carr (12 October 1845 – 29 April 1924) was a North Carolina industrialist and philanthropist.
Julian Shakespeare Carr (12 October 1845 – 29 April 1924) was a North Carolina industrialist and philanthropist.
Junius Daniel
Junius Daniel (June 27, 1828 – May 13, 1864) was a planter and career military officer, serving in the United States Army, then in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War...
Junius Daniel (June 27, 1828 – May 13, 1864) was a planter and career military officer, serving in the United States Army, then in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War...
Laurence S. Baker
Laurence Simmons Baker (May 15, 1830 – April 10, 1907) was an officer in the United States Army on the frontier, then later a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the Am...
Laurence Simmons Baker (May 15, 1830 – April 10, 1907) was an officer in the United States Army on the frontier, then later a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the Am...
Lawrence O'Bryan Branch
Lawrence O'Bryan Branch (November 28, 1820 – September 17, 1862) was a North Carolina representative in the U.S. Congress and a Confederate brigadier general in the American Civil War, kil...
Lawrence O'Bryan Branch (November 28, 1820 – September 17, 1862) was a North Carolina representative in the U.S. Congress and a Confederate brigadier general in the American Civil War, kil...
Leonidas Polk
Leonidas Polk (April 10, 1806 – June 14, 1864) was a Confederate general in the American Civil War who was once a planter in Maury County, Tennessee, and a second cousin of President James...
Leonidas Polk (April 10, 1806 – June 14, 1864) was a Confederate general in the American Civil War who was once a planter in Maury County, Tennessee, and a second cousin of President James...
Lewis Addison Armistead
Lewis Addison Armistead (February 18, 1817 – July 5, 1863) was a Confederate brigadier general in the American Civil War, who was wounded, captured, and died after Pickett's Charge at the ...
Lewis Addison Armistead (February 18, 1817 – July 5, 1863) was a Confederate brigadier general in the American Civil War, who was wounded, captured, and died after Pickett's Charge at the ...
Lewis Armistead
Lewis Addison Armistead was a Confederate brigadier general in the American Civil War, who was wounded, captured, and died after Pickett's Charge at the Battle of Gettysburg.
Lewis Addison Armistead was a Confederate brigadier general in the American Civil War, who was wounded, captured, and died after Pickett's Charge at the Battle of Gettysburg.
Lucius E. Polk
Lucius Eugene Polk (July 10, 1833 – December 1, 1892) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Lucius Eugene Polk (July 10, 1833 – December 1, 1892) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Matt Whitaker Ransom
Matt Whitaker Ransom (October 8, 1826 October 8, 1904) was a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War and a Democratic U.S. senator from the state of North Carolina b...
Matt Whitaker Ransom (October 8, 1826 October 8, 1904) was a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War and a Democratic U.S. senator from the state of North Carolina b...
Mollie Bean
Mollie Bean was a North Carolina woman who, pretending to be a man, joined the 47th North Carolina, a unit of the Confederate army in the American Civil War.
Mollie Bean was a North Carolina woman who, pretending to be a man, joined the 47th North Carolina, a unit of the Confederate army in the American Civil War.
Peter U. Murphey
Peter U. Murphey was an officer in the Confederate States Navy during the U.S. Civil War.
Peter U. Murphey was an officer in the Confederate States Navy during the U.S. Civil War.
Richard C. Gatlin
Richard Caswell Gatlin (January 18, 1809 – September 8, 1896) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War.
Richard Caswell Gatlin (January 18, 1809 – September 8, 1896) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War.
Richard Clauselle Puryear
Richard Clauselle Puryear (9 February 1801 – 30 July 1867) was a U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between the years of 1853 and 1857.
Richard Clauselle Puryear (9 February 1801 – 30 July 1867) was a U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between the years of 1853 and 1857.
Risden Tyler Bennett
Risden Tyler Bennett was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1883 and 1887.
Risden Tyler Bennett was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1883 and 1887.
Robert B. Vance
Robert Brank Vance (April 24, 1828 – November 28, 1899), nephew of the earlier Congressman Robert Brank Vance (1793–1827) and brother of Zebulon Baird Vance, was a North Carolina Democrati...
Robert Brank Vance (April 24, 1828 – November 28, 1899), nephew of the earlier Congressman Robert Brank Vance (1793–1827) and brother of Zebulon Baird Vance, was a North Carolina Democrati...
Robert Bullock
Robert Bullock (December 8, 1828 – July 27, 1905) was a United States Representative from Florida and a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army.
Robert Bullock (December 8, 1828 – July 27, 1905) was a United States Representative from Florida and a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army.
Robert Daniel Johnston
Robert Daniel Johnston (March 19, 1837 – February 1, 1919) was a brigadier beneral for the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War.
Robert Daniel Johnston (March 19, 1837 – February 1, 1919) was a brigadier beneral for the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War.
Robert Franklin Armfield
Robert Franklin Armfield (9 July 1829 – 9 November 1898) was the Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina from 1875 to 1876, and a U.S. Representative from North Carolina between 1879 and 1883.
Robert Franklin Armfield (9 July 1829 – 9 November 1898) was the Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina from 1875 to 1876, and a U.S. Representative from North Carolina between 1879 and 1883.
Robert Hoke
Robert Frederick Hoke (May 27, 1837 – July 3, 1912) was a Confederate Army general during the American Civil War and afterward an American businessman and railroad executive.
Robert Frederick Hoke (May 27, 1837 – July 3, 1912) was a Confederate Army general during the American Civil War and afterward an American businessman and railroad executive.
Robert Ransom, Jr.
Robert Ransom, Jr. (February 12, 1828 – January 14, 1892) was a major general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Robert Ransom, Jr. (February 12, 1828 – January 14, 1892) was a major general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Robert V. Richardson
Robert Vinkler Richardson (November 4, 1820 – January 6, 1870) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Robert Vinkler Richardson (November 4, 1820 – January 6, 1870) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Rufus Barringer
Rufus Clay Barringer was a North Carolina lawyer, politician, and American Civil War brigadier general.
Rufus Clay Barringer was a North Carolina lawyer, politician, and American Civil War brigadier general.
Samuel A'Court Ashe
Samuel A'Court Ashe (September 13, 1840 – 1938) was a Confederate infantry captain in the American Civil War and celebrated editor, historian, and North Carolina legislator.
Samuel A'Court Ashe (September 13, 1840 – 1938) was a Confederate infantry captain in the American Civil War and celebrated editor, historian, and North Carolina legislator.
Sion Hart Rogers
Sion Hart Rogers (September 30, 1825 – August 14, 1874) was a Congressman from and Attorney General of the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Sion Hart Rogers (September 30, 1825 – August 14, 1874) was a Congressman from and Attorney General of the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Solomon Meredith
Solomon Meredith (May 29, 1810 – October 2, 1875) was a prominent Indiana farmer, politician, and lawman who was a controversial Union Army general in the American Civil War.
Solomon Meredith (May 29, 1810 – October 2, 1875) was a prominent Indiana farmer, politician, and lawman who was a controversial Union Army general in the American Civil War.
Stephen Dodson Ramseur
Stephen Dodson Ramseur (May 31, 1837 – October 20, 1864) was one of the youngest Confederate generals in the American Civil War.
Stephen Dodson Ramseur (May 31, 1837 – October 20, 1864) was one of the youngest Confederate generals in the American Civil War.
Theophilus H. Holmes
Theophilus Hunter Holmes was a career United States Army officer and a Confederate Lieutenant General in the American Civil War.
Theophilus Hunter Holmes was a career United States Army officer and a Confederate Lieutenant General in the American Civil War.
Thomas Bragg
Thomas Bragg was a politician and lawyer who served as the 34th Governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina from 1855 through 1859.
Thomas Bragg was a politician and lawyer who served as the 34th Governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina from 1855 through 1859.
Thomas Courtland Manning
Thomas Courtland Manning was an American jurist, born in Edenton, North Carolina, in 1831; died in New York city, 11 October 1887.
Thomas Courtland Manning was an American jurist, born in Edenton, North Carolina, in 1831; died in New York city, 11 October 1887.
Thomas F. Lloyd
Thomas Franklin Lloyd (b. 1 February 1841, d. 24 May 1911) is one of the founders of Carrboro, North Carolina.
Thomas Franklin Lloyd (b. 1 February 1841, d. 24 May 1911) is one of the founders of Carrboro, North Carolina.
Thomas F. Toon
Thomas Fentress Toon (June 10, 1840 – February 19, 1902) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Thomas Fentress Toon (June 10, 1840 – February 19, 1902) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Thomas Hart Ruffin
Thomas Hart Ruffin (1820 – 1863) was a Congressional Representative from North Carolina; born in Louisburg, North Carolina, September 9, 1820; attended the common schools; graduated from the Uni...
Thomas Hart Ruffin (1820 – 1863) was a Congressional Representative from North Carolina; born in Louisburg, North Carolina, September 9, 1820; attended the common schools; graduated from the Uni...
Thomas Lanier Clingman
Thomas Lanier Clingman, known as the "Prince of Politicians," was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1843 to 1845 and from 1847 to 1858, and U.S. senator from...
Thomas Lanier Clingman, known as the "Prince of Politicians," was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1843 to 1845 and from 1847 to 1858, and U.S. senator from...
Thomas Overton Moore
Thomas Overton Moore (April 10, 1804– June 25, 1876) was an attorney and politician who was the 16th Governor of Louisiana from 1860 until 1864 during the American Civil War.
Thomas Overton Moore (April 10, 1804– June 25, 1876) was an attorney and politician who was the 16th Governor of Louisiana from 1860 until 1864 during the American Civil War.
Thomas Pleasant Dockery
Thomas Pleasant Dockery (December 18, 1833 – February 27, 1898) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Thomas Pleasant Dockery (December 18, 1833 – February 27, 1898) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Thomas Ruffin
Thomas Ruffin was an American jurist and Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court from 1829 to 1852 and again from 1858 to 1859.
Thomas Ruffin was an American jurist and Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court from 1829 to 1852 and again from 1858 to 1859.
Walter Clark (jurist)
Walter McKenzie Clark (1846–1924) was a North Carolina politician and jurist who served as an associate justice (1889–1903) and chief justice (1903–1924) of the North Carolina Supreme Court.
Walter McKenzie Clark (1846–1924) was a North Carolina politician and jurist who served as an associate justice (1889–1903) and chief justice (1903–1924) of the North Carolina Supreme Court.
Wharton J. Green
Wharton Jackson Green (February 28, 1831 – August 6, 1910) was a U.S. Congressman from North Carolina and an officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Wharton Jackson Green (February 28, 1831 – August 6, 1910) was a U.S. Congressman from North Carolina and an officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
William A. Graham (agriculture commissioner)
William Alexander Graham (1839–1923) was a North Carolina legislator and state Commissioner of Agriculture.
William Alexander Graham (1839–1923) was a North Carolina legislator and state Commissioner of Agriculture.
William Alexander Graham
William Alexander Graham (September 5, 1804 August 11, 1875) was a United States Senator from North Carolina from 1840 to 1843, the 30th Governor of North Carolina from 1845 to 1849 and United S...
William Alexander Graham (September 5, 1804 August 11, 1875) was a United States Senator from North Carolina from 1840 to 1843, the 30th Governor of North Carolina from 1845 to 1849 and United S...
William Brickly Stokes
William Brickly Stokes was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives from Tennessee.
William Brickly Stokes was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives from Tennessee.
William Dorsey Pender
William Dorsey Pender (February 6, 1834 – July 18, 1863) was one of the youngest, and most promising, generals fighting for the Confederacy in the American Civil War.
William Dorsey Pender (February 6, 1834 – July 18, 1863) was one of the youngest, and most promising, generals fighting for the Confederacy in the American Civil War.
William F. Tucker
William Feimster Tucker (May 9, 1827 – September 14, 1881) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
William Feimster Tucker (May 9, 1827 – September 14, 1881) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
William H. F. Payne
William Henry Fitzhugh Payne (January 27, 1830 – March 29, 1904) was a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
William Henry Fitzhugh Payne (January 27, 1830 – March 29, 1904) was a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
William H. Forney
William Henry Forney (November 9, 1823 - January 16, 1894) was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.
William Henry Forney (November 9, 1823 - January 16, 1894) was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.
William H.C. Whiting
William Henry Chase Whiting (March 22, 1824 – March 10, 1865) was an United States Army officer who resigned after 16 years of service in the Army Corps of Engineers to serve in the Confed...
William Henry Chase Whiting (March 22, 1824 – March 10, 1865) was an United States Army officer who resigned after 16 years of service in the Army Corps of Engineers to serve in the Confed...
William Holland Thomas
William Holland Thomas (February 5, 1805 – May 10, 1893) was Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (the only white man ever to be a chief of the Cherokee).
William Holland Thomas (February 5, 1805 – May 10, 1893) was Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (the only white man ever to be a chief of the Cherokee).
William MacRae
William MacRae (September 9, 1834-February 11, 1882) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
William MacRae (September 9, 1834-February 11, 1882) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
William Paul Roberts
William Paul Roberts (July 11, 1841-March 28, 1910) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
William Paul Roberts (July 11, 1841-March 28, 1910) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
William R. Cox
William Ruffin Cox (March 11, 1832 – December 26, 1919) was an American soldier and politician from the state of North Carolina.
William Ruffin Cox (March 11, 1832 – December 26, 1919) was an American soldier and politician from the state of North Carolina.
William Shepperd Ashe
William Shepperd Ashe (14 September 1814 – 14 September 1862) was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1849 and 1855.
William Shepperd Ashe (14 September 1814 – 14 September 1862) was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1849 and 1855.
William T. Faircloth
William Turner Faircloth (died 1900) was the chief justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court from 1895 until his death on December 29, 1900.
William Turner Faircloth (died 1900) was the chief justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court from 1895 until his death on December 29, 1900.
William Theophilus Dortch
William Theophilus Dortch (August 23, 1824 – November 21, 1889) was a prominent North Carolina and Confederate States of America politician and lawyer.
William Theophilus Dortch (August 23, 1824 – November 21, 1889) was a prominent North Carolina and Confederate States of America politician and lawyer.
William W. Loring
William Wing Loring (December 4, 1818 – December 30, 1886) was a soldier from North Carolina who served in the armies of the United States, the Confederacy, and Egypt.
William Wing Loring (December 4, 1818 – December 30, 1886) was a soldier from North Carolina who served in the armies of the United States, the Confederacy, and Egypt.
William W. Wood
William W. W. Wood was an engineer of the United States Navy, who served as Engineer-in-Chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineering from 1873 until 1877.
William W. W. Wood was an engineer of the United States Navy, who served as Engineer-in-Chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineering from 1873 until 1877.
William Waightstill Avery
William Waightstill Avery (1816–1864) was a North Carolina politician and lawyer.
William Waightstill Avery (1816–1864) was a North Carolina politician and lawyer.
William Whedbee Kirkland
William Whedbee Kirkland (February 13, 1833 – May 12, 1915) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
William Whedbee Kirkland (February 13, 1833 – May 12, 1915) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
William Woods Holden
William Woods Holden was the 38th and 40th Governor of North Carolina in 1865 and from 1868 to 1871.
William Woods Holden was the 38th and 40th Governor of North Carolina in 1865 and from 1868 to 1871.
Zebulon Baird Vance
Zebulon Baird Vance (May 13, 1830 – April 14, 1894) was a Confederate military officer in the American Civil War, the 37th and 43rd Governor of North Carolina, and U.S. Senator.
Zebulon Baird Vance (May 13, 1830 – April 14, 1894) was a Confederate military officer in the American Civil War, the 37th and 43rd Governor of North Carolina, and U.S. Senator.
Zora Fair
Izora Fair was a native of South Carolina.
Izora Fair was a native of South Carolina.