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Soldier Stories
This blog contains a compilation of the untold stories of many soldiers that fought for North Carolina during the Civil War.
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The Moore County Soldier who Deserted Twice and Avoided Punishment: Isaac Thompson, 46th North Carolina
By: Ethan Tomlinson, January 1, 2025 [Some additional materials and assistance provided by Judkin Browning] Declarations of war often...
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Jan 112 min read
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A Caldwell Farmer Falls at Gettysburg, July 1, 1863: Eli Setzer, 26th North Carolina
By Judkin Browning, August 17, 2024 The 26th North Carolina, a legendary regiment in the Army of Northern Virginia, claims the...
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Aug 17, 202410 min read
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Asheville Youth Lives a Life of Narrow Escapes: William Pleasant Craig, 14th & 65th North Carolina
By: Judkin Browning, April 23, 2024 William Pleasant Craig (1840-1874) was a 20-year old shoemaker in Asheville when he...
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Apr 23, 20248 min read
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Sleuthing a Caldwell County Deserter: Goodwyn Harris, 26th North Carolina
By: Judkin Browning, January 15, 2024 Goodwyn Harris [1] never had any serious intention of enlisting in the Confederate army. He...
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Jan 15, 20248 min read
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