Record #:

13998

Author(s):

Thrift, Rev. C.T.

Abstract:

Leonidas Polk, who was born in Raleigh, had the unusual distinction of being a Bishop in the Episcopal Church and a General in the Confederate Army at the same time.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 18 Issue 45, Apr 1951, p7, 22, por

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Bentonville

Record #:

13894

Author(s):

Moore, Louis T.

Abstract:

This Bible was stolen from the Presbyterian Church in Wilmington during the closing days of the Civil War. It was kept in possession of a Union soldier for 63 years until it was finally returned.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 18 Issue 3, June 1950, p6

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Bentonville

Record #:

13902

Author(s):

Carmichael, Billy, III

Abstract:

The Confederate Civil War prison at Salisbury wasn't exactly a striking demonstration of southern hospitality; disease, death and disorder all had their day.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 18 Issue 6, July 1950, p6, il

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Bentonville

Record #:

14274

Author(s):

Lawrence, R.C.

Abstract:

The Avery brothers from Burke County, were Confederate colonels, all of whom were killed in action and gave their name to Avery County.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 15 Issue 6, July 1947, p11

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Bentonville