Original Roster for Company B
As taken from North Carolina State Troops, 1861-1865: A Roster Volume 1: Artillery

BATTERY OFFICERS:


Badham, William, Jr., Captain - Born in Chowan County, NC. Lawyer there at enlistment and commissioned as a Captain on February 24, 1862. Paroled at Greenborough, NC May 1, 1865.

Gaskins, David J., 2nd Lieutenant - Born in Bertie County, NC. Farmer there before enlistment in Chowan County, NC on January 21, 1862, aged 28. Commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant on February 24, 1862. Absent on detail in Bertie County, NC when paroled at Greensborough, NC on April 28, 1865.

Jones, John Meredith, 1st Lieutenant (section commander) - Born in Chowan County, NC. Clerk there at enlistment on January 21, 1862. Commissioned as a 1st Lieutenant on February 24, 1862. AWOL in Edention, NC when paroled at Greensborough, NC on April 28, 1865.

McClees, Nelson, 1st Lieutenant (section commander) - Born in Tyrrell County, NC. Farmer there at enlistment on February 4, 1862. Commissioned as a 1st Lieutenant on February 10, 1862. Paroled at Greensborough, NC on April 28, 1865.

Moore, Julian G., 2nd Lieutenant (section commander) - Transferred from Company D and reduced to 2nd Lieutenant when the company (D) was disbanded. on June 21, 1862. Promoted to Captain and transferred to Company C on January 29, 1863. *

Moore, Augustus Minton, 1st Lieutenant (Battalion Adjutant) - Prior service in 1st North Carolina State Troops. Commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in Company B and transferred to Field and Staff on February 24, 1862.*


ENLISTED AND NCO'S

A
Abbott, Samuel H., Private -
Born in Ireland. Barber at enlistment in Chowan County, NC on January 24, 1862, aged 42. Deserted on February 1, 1864.

Alexander, Harmon, Private - Born in Washington County, NC. Butcher before enlistment in Chowan County, NC on January 24, 1862, aged 43. AWOL sometime in January or February, 1863. Captured at Plymouth, NC and imprisoned at Fort Monroe, VA. Signed Oath of Amnesty on March 27, 1864.

Alexander, Thomas B., Articifer - Transferred from 11th North Carolina State Troops on January 28, 1862. Promoted to Articifer in November or December, 1863. Deserted October 12, 1864.

Armstrong, Thomas, Private - Born in Tyrell County, NC. Farmer there at enlistment on February 4, 1862, aged 18. Paroled at Greensborough, NC on May 1, 1865.

Arnold, Riddick, Private - Born in Tyrell County, NC. Farmer there at enlistment on February 4, 1862, aged 19. Killed in action at White Hall, NC on December 16, 1862.

Askew, David O., Private - Enlisted in Hertford County, NC on February 18, 1862. Transferred to Company C on February 14, 1863. *

B
Badham, Thomas C., Private - Enlisted in New Hanover County, NC on October 20, 1863. Paroled at Greensborough, NC on May 1, 1865.

Bailey, Charles L., Private - Born in Chowan County, NC. Laborer there at enlistment on January 21, 1862, aged 17. Promoted to Corporal on September 15, 1863. Deserted on November 22, 1863 and reduced to Private. Captured at Plymouth, NC on November 27, 1863 and paroled on December 22, 1863.

Barnes, William P., Private - Born in Gates County, NC. Laborer before enlistment in Hertford County, NC on February 23, 1862, aged 18. Transferred to Company C on February 14, 1863. *

Barrett, Benjamin J., Private - Enlisted in Forsyth County, NC on May 1, 1862. Transferred to Company C on February 14, 1863.*

Barrow, Thomas A., Private - Enlisted in Bertie County on March 17, 1862. Transferred to Company C on February 14, 1863.*

Barry, Alonzo L., Bugler - Transferred from 1st Battalion North Carolina Heavy Artillery sometime in September of 1864 and promoted to Bugler. Paroled at Greensborough, NC on May 1, 1865.

Bateman, Thomas B., Private - Born in Washington County, NC. Farmer there at enlistment on April 1, 1864, aged 16. Discharged for diability on September 23, 1864.

Boswell, Thomas J., Private - Born in Bertie County, NC. Farmer there at enlistment on January 27, 1862, aged 20. Paroled at Greensborough, NC on April 28, 1865.

Bourdeaux, Benjamin C., Private - Enlisted in New Hanover County, NC on February 25, 1864. Paroled at Greensborough, NC on April 28, 1865.

Bowen, Jeremiah, Private - Enlisted in New Hanover County, NC on August 20, 1863. Paroled at Greensborough, NC on April 28, 1865.

Boyce, Henry H., Private - Enlisted in Chowan County, NC on February 18, 1862. Paroled at Salisbury on May 2, 1865.

Brewer, Andrew J., Private - Possible prior service as a musician in 17th North Carolina State Troops. Enlisted in this battalion at Hertford County, NC on March 14, 1862. Transferred to 12th Battalion North Carolina Cavalry on April 20, 1864.*

Brickhouse, Doctrine D., Private - Born in Tyrrell County, NC. Farmer there at enlistment on February 4, 1862, aged 20. Paroled at Greensborough, NC on April 28, 1865.

Brickhouse, Franklin L., Corporal - Born in Tyrrell County, NC. Farmer there at enlistment on Feburary 4, 1862, aged 23. Promoted to Corporal in January or February, 1864. Captured at Town Creek on the Cape Fear River, NC on February 20, 1865. Imprisoned at Point Lookout, MD. Released upon signing Oath of Allegiance on June 23, 1865.

Bunch, John J., Private - Enlisted in Chowan County, NC on March 23, 1862. Transferred to 61st North Carolina State Troops on September 1, 1863.*

Bunch, Robert D., Private - Born in Chowan County, NC. Farmer there at enlistment on February 4, 1862, aged 19. Paroled at Greensborough, NC on April 28, 1865.

Burket, James H., Private - Enlisted in Chowan County, NC on Feburary 29, 1862. Died near Richmond, VA on June 25, 1862.

Busbee, T.W., Private - Enlisted in Chowan County, NC on Feburary 5, 1862. No further record thereafter.

Bush, Abram T., Private - Farmer in Chowan County, NC at enlistment on March 22, 1864. Captured at Town Creek on the Cape Fear River, NC on February 20, 1865. Imprisoned at Point Lookout, MD. Released upon signing Oath of Allegiance on June 23, 1865.

Bush, Quinton T., Private - Enlisted in Chowan County, NC on February 18, 1862. Paroled at Greensborough, NC on April 28, 1865.

Butler, Thaddeus W., Private - Born in Bertie County, NC. Farmer there at enlistment January 27, 1862. Transferred to 11th North Carolina State Troops before mustering into service.*

Byrum, George F., Private - Enlisted in Chowan County, NC on June 15, 1864. Paroled at Greensborough, NC in April 28, 1865.

Byrum, Jesse W., Private - Born in Chowan County, NC. Farmer there at enlistment on March 3, 1862, aged 47. Rejected for service before mustering in.

Byrum, Joseph R., Private - Born in Chowan County, NC. Farmer there at enlistment on January 21, 1862, aged 18. Deserted at Bald Head Island, NC. Paroled at Greensborough, NC on April 28, 1865.

C
Cahoon, Doctrine, Corporal - Possible prior service in 17th North Carolina State Troops. Enlisted at Camp Lee (Henrico County), VA on April 14, 1862. Paroled at Greensborough, NC on April 28, 1865.

Cahoon, Jordan, Private - Born in Tyrrell County, NC. Farmer there at enlistment on February 4, 1862, aged 18. Died of disease at Fort Pender on the Cape Fear River, NC on February 20, 1864.

Cale, William H., Private - Born in Bertie County, NC. Farmer there at enlistment on January 27, 1862, aged 18. Transferred to 11th North Carolina State Troops before mustering into service. *

Campbell, Roderick C., Private - Enlisted in New Hanover Count, NC on November 1863. Paroled at Greensborough, NC on April 28, 1865.

Carter, James, Private - Enlisted in Northhampton County, NC on March 22, 1862. Discharged as overage on June 28, 1862.

Chippewater, Joseph F., Private - Born in Poland, Laborer in Cumberland County, NC before enlistment in Chowan County, NC on February 12, 1862, aged 47. Captured at Town Creek on the Cape Fear River, NC on February 20, 1865. Imprisoned at Point Lookout, MD. Released after signing Oath of Allegiance on June 26, 1865.

Clark, Exum B., Private - Born in Perquimans County, NC. Merchant before enlistment in Chowan County, NC on January 21, 1862, aged 19. Transferred to Field and Staff and promoted to Sergeant Major on March 5, 1862.

Clark, James D., Private - Transferred from 31st North Carolina State Troops on April 12, 1862. Transferred to Company C on February 14, 1863.*

Clark, William Thomas, Sergeant - Born in Perquimans County, NC. Mustered into State service as a Sergeant. Name cancelled from March 27, 1862 muster roll.

Combs, Abner A., Quartermaster Sergeant - Born in Tyrrell County, NC. Farmer there at enlistment on February 4, 1862, aged 23. Mustered in as a Corporal. Promoted to Quartermaster Sergeant in March or April, 1863. Paroled at Greensborough, NC on April 28, 1865.

Cooper, Jesse L., Corporal - Born in Tyrrell County, NC. Farmer there at enlistment on February 4, 1862, aged 22. Promoted to Corporal on March 11, 1863. Paroled at Greensborough, NC on April 28, 1865.

Cullifer, John C., Private - Born in Bertie County, NC. Farmer there at enlistment on January 27, 1862, aged 22. Transferred to 11th North Carolina State Troops before mustering into service.*

D
Darden, Alfred M., Sergeant
- Enisted at Beaufort County, NC on March 4, 1862. Promoted to Sergeant in July or August, 1862. Transferred to Company C and promoted to 2nd Lieutenant on January 29, 1863.*

Davenport, Edward S., Sergeant - Born in Tyrrell County, NC. Student there at enlistment on February 4, 1862, aged 18. Paroled at Greensborough, NC on April 28th, 1865.

Davis, Ephraim B., Private - Born in Pasquotank County, NC. Farmer before enlistment in Tyrrell County, on February 4, 1862, aged 18. Died of disease at Petersburg, VA on July 1, 1862.

Dillon, Henry Edward, Private - Enlisted at Duplin County, NC on August 2, 1863. Paroled at Greensborough, NC on April 28, 1865.

Dillon, Silas W., Private - Born in Tyrrell County, NC. Farmer there at enlistment on February 4, 1862, aged 28. Died of disease at Richmond, VA on July 4, 1862.

Doughtie, Alpheus P., Private - Enlisted in Hertford County, NC on April 30, 1862. Transferred to Company C on February 14, 1863. *

Dowdy, Caleb G., Private - Born in Currituck County, NC. Farmer before enlistment in Tyrrell County, NC on February 4 1862, aged 20. Deserted at Wilmington, NC. Paroled at Greensborough, NC on April 28 1865.

Dunning, William C., Blacksmith - Transferred from Company C on July 3, 1862. Promoted to Blacksmith in September or October, 1862. Transferred to Company C on February 14, 1863. *


 

 

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