Record #:

20787

Author(s):

Lawrence, R.C.

Abstract:

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.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 14 Issue 45, Apr 1947, p9, 18, por

Subject(s):

Pettigrew, James Johnston, 1828-1863