Record #:

9580

Author(s):

Rogers, Katherine G.

Abstract:

Catharine Parker ran her family's farm in eastern North Carolina during the Civil War. When Union forces arrived in 1865, foragers scoured the countryside for food for soldiers and seized the Parker farm food stores. With minimal food, Catherine Parker was forced to seek help from the officer who ran the Union commissary. Rogers describes how she acquired food for her family.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 51 Issue 11, Apr 1984, p8-9, 38

Subject(s):

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

Record #:

27811

Author(s):

Schwartz, Joe

Abstract:

The story of the Red Strings or “Heroes of America” is detailed. The group fought for peace and rebelled against the Confederacy in North Carolina. The history of their involvement in the peace effort, support of the Union, and their association with deserters is detailed. The role of the Quakers in the war and the citizens of the Piedmont are also explained.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 21, May 2011, p25 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Civilians; North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Desertion; North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Home front; North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Union sympathizers; North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Southern Unionists; Heroes of America (Red Strings)