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Contrary to the assertions of most history books, Gen. James Johnston Pettigrew of North Carolina was the hero of \"Pickett's Charge\" at The Battle of Gettysburg.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 59 Issue 8, Jan 1992, p14-15, por
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14685
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James Johnson Pettigrew was a Confederate General in the Civil War and died fighting at Gettysburg. Born in Tyrrell in 1828, he studied law and opened a practice in Charlotte 1847 before volunteering to serve during the war. While retreating from Gettysburg on July 14th, Pettigrew's brigade was ambushed by Federal troops and Pettigrew was mortally shot. He died three days later and his memory now immortalized by Pettigrew Park in Tyrrell.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 14 Issue 45, Apr 1947, p9, 18, il
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15315
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The Pettigrew family was one of the state's more historic names. Their ancestors moved to America from France, Ireland, and Scotland and settled in the state in 1740. Two more distinguished members included Reverend Charles Pettigrew and General Johnston Pettigrew. Reverend Charles Pettigrew was a noted orator and advocate of peace. His descendant Johnston became a worthy Civil War general who led troops in the Battle of Gettysburg where he was mortally wounded.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 5 Issue 6, July 1937, p1, 24, il
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20132
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In 1859, while debates raged in the Carolinas about seceding from the United States, a young planter's son from Tyrrell County traipsed through Europe for adventure and purpose. After returning to the United States, James Johnston Pettigrew, with no military experience, is appointed colonel of the 1st Regiment of Rifles, where this scholar becomes a fierce adviser and warrior for the South.
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Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 81 Issue 3, Aug 2013, p52-54, 56-58, il, por Periodical Website
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20787
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Pettigrew was born in Tyrrell County in 1828, graduated from the University at Chapel Hill in 1847, and licensed to practice law. In his brief life he was a lawyer, scholar, and Confederate general. Lawrence's article describes Pettigrew's valiant fighting at the Battle of Gettysburg.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 14 Issue 45, Apr 1947, p9, 18, por
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37894
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This battle's carnage is measured in more than Union and Confederate casualties. Included by the author were the destruction of the 26th North Carolina Regiment as a formidable force. Attesting to Gettysburg’s destruction included 28,000 Confederate dead or wounded, 2,935 of whom were buried in Virginia’s Hollywood Cemetery. The large number of North Carolina soldiers killed, one in four of total forces, helped to usher in a peace movement yielding 100 rallies and increased division between the Secessionists and Unionists.
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Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 81 Issue 8, Jan 2014, p132-134, 136-140 Periodical Website