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PART 5
NORTH CAROLINA
Regimental
Histories
No. Soldier Name Side Function Regiment Name
1
Higgins, A. C.
Confederate
Infantry
62nd Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
2
Higgins, A. G.
Confederate
Artillery
3rd Regiment, North Carolina Artillery
3
Higgins, Adolphus
Confederate
Infantry
54th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served
in Organizations from the State of North Carolina (NARA)
Listed as Adolphus Hagins.
Enlisted for the war on October 3, 1863 in Wilkes County, N.C. in
company "G" of the 54th North Carolina Infantry. On Nov/Dec 1863
roll is listed as absent, having been captured on November 7, 1863
at Rappahannock, Va.. Arrived at Point Lookout Maryland as a
prisoner on November 11,1863. File states he took oath of allegiance
and joined U.S. service on January 25, 1864.
see
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mjhiggins/n-cw4a.htm
1
Higgins, Adolphus -Union-Infantry-Unassigned US Volunteer Infantry
Source: Compiled Service Records of Former Confederate Soldiers who
Served in the 1st Through 6th U.S. Volunteer Infantry Regiments,
1864-1866. (NARA)
File states he volunteered for service in U.S. Army and was
rejected. Then volunteered as a seaman in U.S. Navy.
Source: U.S. Navy Pensions Index, 1861-1910
Name: Adolphus Higgins Pension Approval: Disapproved
Publication: M1408 File Number: 33632
Certification Number: 43246 Fiche Number: 7975
Archive: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Source: Selected Records of the War Department Relating to
Confederate Prisoners of War, 1861-1865
Name-City-County-State-Comp-Regt-State-Arm
Adolphus Higgins, Wilkes,Wilkes,G,84*,NC, Inf
*54th
Source: Selected Records of the War Department Relating to
Confederate Prisoners of War, 1861-1865
Name-Rank-Regt-Company-Where Captured-When Captured-Date of
release-branch of service-Remark
Adolphus Higgins, Pri, 54th NC, G, Rappahannock, Nov 7,1863, Jan 25,
1864, Army
Source: North Carolina Marriage Bonds
Groom: A D Higgins Bride: Laura Pardue Bond Date: 14 Jul 1866 Bond
#: 000168448
Marriage Date: 15 Jul 1866 ImageNum: 006040 County: Wilkes Record #:
03 026
Witness: J E Blackburn Performed By: I N Haynes
Source: North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868
Groom: George Higgins Bride: Francis Hall Bond Date: 9 Oct 1845 Bond
#: 000165693
Image Num: 003245 County: Wilkes Record #: 01 118 Bondsman: Wm Laws
Witness: J E Mastin, Deputy Clerk
Source: North Carolina Death Certificates
Name: Adolphus Higgins Gender: Male Race: White Age: 69
Birth Date: 20 May 1845 Birth Place: North Carolina, US
Death Date: 31 Jan 1915 Death Location: Rock Creek, Wilkes
Father's Name: George Higgins Mother's Name: Fannie Hall
Burial: Feb 2,1915 at Rock Creek Cemetery.
Source: North Carolina Death Certificates
Name: Zack Taylor Higgins Gender: Male Race: White
Age: 70 Birth Date: 11 Nov 1880
Birth Place: Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Death Date: 2 Jan 1951 Death Location: Rock Creek, Wilkes
Father's Name: Adolphus Higgins Mother's Name: Laura Pardue
Residence: No Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina
Cause of death: Heart Attack
Burial: Jan 4,1951 at Rock Creek Cemetery
Source: North Carolina Death Certificates
Name: Frank C Higgins Gender: Male Race: White
Age: 76 Birth Date: 31 May 1869
Birth Place: Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Death Date: 18 Oct 1945 Death Location: Antrick, Wilkes
Father's Name: Adolphus Higgins Mother's Name: Laura Pardue
Residence: N Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina
Cause of death: Stroke of paralysis Burial: Oct 20, 1945 at Rock
Creek Cemetery
Source: North Carolina Death Certificates
Name: Cornelius Higgins Gender: Male Race: White
Age: 85 Birth Date: 26 Dec 1844 Birth Place: Wilkes, North Carolina,
US
Death Date: 25 Oct 1930 Death Location: Rock Creek, Wilkes
Spouse's name: Almeta Higgins Father's Name: George Higgins
Mother's Name: Fannie Hall
Source: North Carolina Death Certificates
Name: Bine Higgins Gender: Male Race: White Age: 77
Birth Date: Apr 1856 Birth Place: Wilkes
Death Date: 21 Mar 1934 Death Location: Rock Creek, Wilkes
Spouse's name: Sarah Clonch Father's Name: George Higgins
Mother's Name: Fannie Higgins
HIGGINS GEORGE 57 M W NC NC WILKES WILKESBORO P O 1850
Image
1 &
2
Name Age
George Higgins 57
Fanny Higgins 42
Ervin Higgins 15
Elic Higgins 13
Mira Higgins 11
Liddia Higgins 9
Adolphus Higgins 6
Cornelius Higgins 3
HIGGINS GEORGE 61 M W NC NC WILKES WILKESBORO P O 1860
Image
1 &
2
Name Age
George Higgins 61
Fanny Higgins 50
Esley Higgins 22
Lamira Higgins 20
Lydia Higgins 18
Adolphus Higgins 14
Cornelius Higgins 12
Bynum Higgins 8
HAGANS DOLPHUS 23 M W NC NC WILKES ROCK CRK TWP 1870
Name Age
Dolphus Hagans 23
Laura Hagans 24
Susan Hagans 3
Franklin C Hagans 1
Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation
Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Dolphus HIGGINS Self M Male W 34 NC Farmer NC NC
Lucy M. HIGGINS Wife M Female W 35 NC Keeping House NC NC
Susan HIGGINS Dau S Female W 13 NC NC NC
Franklin C. HIGGINS Son S Male W 11 NC NC NC
Fany C. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 8 NC NC NC
Mary A. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 6 NC NC NC
John C. HIGGINS Son S Male W 4 NC NC NC
Zacriah T. HIGGINS Son S Male W 7M NC NC NC
Source Information:
Census Place Rock Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina
Family History Library Film 1254987
NA Film Number T9-0987 Page Number 43A
HIGGINS ADOLPHUS 57 M W NC NC WILKES ROCK CRK TWP 1900
Name Age
Adolphus Higgins 57
Lurra Higgins 58
Mary I Higgins 23
Zacriah T Higgins 18
Isido Higgins 16
HIGGINS ADOLPHUS 63 M W NC NC WILKES ROCK CRK TWP 1910
Name Age
Adolphus Higgins 63
Laura M Higgins 66
Mary J Higgins 35
Dora Higgins 26
http://www.newrivernotes.com/nc/rockcreekbccem.htm
ROCK CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY
Higgins, Adolphus -1844---1913*
* 1915 per death certificate
Higgins, Laura -1843---1913
Higgins, Zack T. -Nov. 11, 1880 -Jan. 2, 1951
Higgins, Ella C. MCCARTER w/o: Zack T. -1881--1922
Higgins, Cornelis -1844---1930
Higgins, Almeda -1854---1935
Higgins, Myrah-(blank) -Nov. 27, 1924 - Age:93
4
Higgins, Benjamin F
Confederate
Infantry
3rd Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
http://www.floridamemory.com/fmp/fpr/A05567/003.pdf
According to his Confederate pension claim made in Polk County, Florida Sept
22,1911, Benjamin F. Higgins. age 72, served in Company "G" 3rd North Carolina Infantry.
Application states he was born March 25,1839 in an unreadable county in North Carolina.
Application states he has lived in Florida since 1881.
He notes his service as enlisting at Jacksonville N.C. on July 7,1861 and was discharged on March 2,1865 at
Elmyra New York. States he was captured near Wilderness Chuch Va. on May 12,1864.He also notes that he was
wounded twice,1st at Chancellorsville VA and 2nd at Sharpsburg MD
Other image links for this soldier:
http://www.floridamemory.com/fmp/fpr/A05567/002.pdf
http://www.floridamemory.com/fmp/fpr/A05567/004.pdf
http://www.floridamemory.com/fmp/fpr/A05567/005.pdf
http://www.floridamemory.com/fmp/fpr/A05567/006.pdf
http://www.floridamemory.com/fmp/fpr/A05567/007.pdf
http://www.floridamemory.com/fmp/fpr/A05567/008.pdf
http://www.floridamemory.com/fmp/fpr/A05567/008.pdf
http://www.floridamemory.com/fmp/fpr/A05567/010.pdf
http://www.floridamemory.com/fmp/fpr/A05567/011.pdf
http://www.floridamemory.com/fmp/fpr/A05567/012.pdf
5
Higgins, Calvin
Confederate
Infantry
61st Regiment, North Carolina Infantry Source: Compiled
Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Calvin Higgins enrolled and joined for duty at Allegheny N.C. at age
31, as a Musician on May 3,1862 in Captain Aras B. Cox's Company
Partisan Rangers, North Carolina Volunteers* for 3 years by Capt
Cox. Mustered in July 17, 1862 at Camp Vance (Camp of Instruction)
near Kittrell N.C. Listed as a Private, in hospital, sick on
December 17,1862.Listed as present on Jan/Feb 1863 roll. Listed as
sick at Marine Hospital, Wilmington, N.C. May 25, 1863.Listed as
deserted on August 22,1863.Joined from desertion, in arrest, October
26,1863.On Nov/Dec 1863 roll, absent, in arrest at Petersburg, Va.
Died of disease on February 21,1864.
*This company subsequently became Company "I" 59th N.C. Infantry
Regiment (State Troops) and eventually Company "I" 61st N.C.
Infantry Regiment (State Troops).
6
Higgins, Carter H.
Confederate
Infantry
61st Regiment, North Carolina Infantry Source: Compiled
Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Carter H. Higgins enrolled and joined for duty at Allegheny N.C. as
a Private May 3,1862 in Captain Aras B. Cox's Company Partisan
Rangers, North Carolina Volunteers* for 3 years by Capt Cox. Died in
hospital in North Carolina of small pox on January 13, 1863.
*This company subsequently became Company "G" 59th N.C. Infantry
Regiment (State Troops) and eventually Company "I" 61st N.C.
Infantry Regiment (State Troops).
7
Higgins, Charles
Confederate
Infantry
58th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
http://members.aol.com/jweaver301/nc/58ncros.htm
Roster, 58th North Carolina Infantry, Confederate States Army
HIGGINS, CHARLES: Co. G, Enl. on 7/1/62 at _____
Erroneously listed on the 1890 Yancy Co., NC Union
Veterans Census, which indicates he served 2 yrs 6
mos., then a res. of Higgins, NC
-BEST FIT- Only Charles Higgins ,of correct age, in
Yancy County NC in 1880 census
1880 Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Charles HIGGINS Self M Male W 47 NC Farmer NC NC
Emaline HIGGINS Wife M Female W 39 NC Keeping House NC NC
Phinettis HIGGINS Dau S Female W 17 NC NC NC
Mary HIGGINS Dau S Female W 13 NC NC NC
Susan HIGGINS Dau S Female W 11 NC NC NC
Elizabeth HIGGINS Dau S Female W 9 NC NC NC
Margrate HIGGINS Dau S Female W 7 NC NC NC
John H. HIGGINS Son S Male W 6 NC NC NC
James HIGGINS Son S Male W 4 NC NC NC -
Source Information:
Census Place District 233, Yancey, North Carolina Family History Library Film 1254988
NA Film Number T9-0988 Page Number 542B
-Onsite link to an inquiry of Higgins families of Yancy County N.C http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mjhiggins/usa-04.htm#hoyle
with census notes from webmaster that include Charles Higgins-
8
Higgins, Clark P.
Confederate
Infantry
61st Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
per Source: Compiled Confederate Service
Records(NARA)
this is same soldier as # 59 Higgins, Pleasant C.
9
Higgins, Curlis
Confederate
Infantry
58th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served
in Organizations from the State of North Carolina (NARA)
Curlis Higgins enlisted February 5, 1864 at Asheville, North
Carolina in Company "G" 58th North Carolina Infantry, he was
mustered in as a Private on May 15, 1864. (No further record this
source)
10
Higgins, David C.
Confederate
Infantry
58th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
Roster, 58th North Carolina Infantry, Confederate
States Army
http://members.aol.com/jweaver301/nc/58ncros.htm
HIGGINS, DAVID C.: Co. G, Enl. on 7/1/62 at _____.
Erroneously listed on the 1890 Yancy Co., NC Union
Veterans Census, which says he served 2 yrs, 6 mos.
Res. of Higgins, NC in 1890.
...
Source: National Archives compiled service records
Name: David C Higgins , Occupation: Farmer
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on July 11 1862 at the age of 25 in Company G, 58th North Carolina
Infantry Regiment. On rolls on April 30 1863.
Deserted on July 1 1863 in Clinton, TN
11
Higgins, Edward B.
Confederate
Infantry
27th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
Same soldier as # 12 Higgins, Edwin B. per source
noted below.
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Private Edward B. Higgins, Company "B", 27th Regiment,
North Carolina Infantry (State Troops). Enlisted at
Fort Macon May 1,1861 by Captain Jones and mustered in
on June 20,1861 for 1 years service. Detailed in
ordnance for month of August and up to Oct 17,1861.
Appears on May/June 1862 roll as on extra detail as
cook. On September 1862 ,notes he has been detailed to
regimental band. Named to Roll of Honor per N.C.
General Assembly resolution of December 20,1862.
It notes he was from Guilford Co.,was age 24 at time
of muster and was a volunteer. His name appears on a
register of Prisoners of war at Point Lookout MD that
arrived from City Point Va on April 4,1865,having been
captured at Petersburg Va on April 2,1865. Released
upon taking the Oath of Allegiance on June 13,1865.
Register notes his residence as New York City, NY, has
a fair complexion, Auburn Hair, Blue eyes,5ft 7 in Tall.
12
Higgins, Edwin B.
Confederate
Infantry
27th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
Same as #11 above
13
Higgins, Erwin
Confederate
Infantry
58th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
14
Higgins, Esley
Confederate
Infantry
26th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
http://www.26nc.org/History/OrigRosters/ent_roster_co_c.htm
Company C - 26th North Carolina Troops Wartime Roster
Rank Entering- Age Entering- Final Rank- Last Name- First Name- Mid Init- County of Residence-
Where Enlisted- Date of Enlist.
PVT- 23-1SGT- HIGGINS,ESLEY-WILKES-WILKES-6/12/61
http://www.26nc.org/History/KIA/cockia.htm
Company C - 26th NCT
Killed in Action
AGE- RANK- LAST NAME-FIRST NAME-MID INIT-DATE ENLISTED
DATE KIA- WHERE KIA
23- 1SGT- HIGGINS , ESLEY - 6/12/61 -8/25/64- REAM'SSTATION
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Private Esley Higgins, Company "C",26th Regiment, North Carolina
Infantry (State Troops). Enlisted, at age 23, June 12,1861 at Wilkesboro,
N.C. by Captain Carmichael for 1 year. Mustered into company on July
13,1861. Present sick on Jul/Aug 1861 roll. Absent with leave, sick
since October 1st to 15th 1861.Present sick on Nov/Dec 1861 roll.
Present, sick on Mar/Apr 1862 roll. Also notes he has enrolled for 3
years or war. On Jan/Feb 1864 roll he is noted as "5th sergeant until
Jan 1,1864 when appointed to 1st sergeant. Killed at Ream's Station
August 25,1864
15
Higgins, G. W.
Confederate
Infantry
29th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
Same as #17 Below
16
Higgins, G. W.
Confederate
Infantry
64th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry (Allen's)
17
Higgins, George (G W)
Confederate
Infantry
29th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
Same soldier as # 15 Higgins, G. W., per source
noted below.
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Private George Higgins, Company "G", 29th Regiment, North Carolina
Infantry. Volunteered and enlisted for service at age 19 on July
26,1861 at Yancey County. Name appears on a list of Prisoners of War
captured and paroled at Yazoo City, Mississippi on July 13,1863.
Description given as; Light hair, Light eyes, 5 ft 7 in tall.
18
Higgins, George W.
Confederate
--
Clark's Special Battalion, North Carolina Militia
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
George W. Higgins' name appears on a pay receipt stating his service
as a Private from March 4,1862 to March 19, 1862 (15 days) in
Captain John Coats' Company (Company "H") of Clark's Special
Battalion of N.C. Militia.
19
Higgins, Granville
Confederate
Infantry
61st Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Granville Higgins enrolled and joined for duty at Allegheny N.C. as
a Private May 3,1862 ,at age 22,in Captain Aras B. Cox's Company
Partisan Rangers, North Carolina Volunteers* for 3 years by Capt
Cox. On Nov/Dec 1862 roll, after it became the 61st Infantry, he was
assigned extra duty with the regimental wagoner from Dec.
7,1862.Appointed musician February 9,1863.Promoted to 4th Sergeant
April 3,1863.Noted as sick in quarter on May/Jun 1863 roll. Deserted
September 1,1863.Joined from desertion on October 29,1863.Now in
arrest. Reduced in rank to Private. Still in arrest at Petersburg Va
on Nov/Dec 1863 roll. Killed June 17,1864.
*This company subsequently became Company "G" 59th N.C. Infantry
Regiment (State Troops) and eventually Company "I" 61st N.C.
Infantry Regiment (State Troops).
20
Higgins, H. C.
Confederate
Infantry
61st Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
H,C. Higgins enrolled and joined for duty at Allegheny N.C. as a
Private May 3,1862 ,at age 29,in Captain Aras B. Cox's Company
Partisan Rangers, North Carolina Volunteers* for 3 years by Capt
Cox. Mustered in July 17, 1862 at Camp Vance (Camp of Instruction)
near Kittrell N.C. Died of Small Pox January 13,1863.
*This company subsequently became Company "G" 59th N.C. Infantry
Regiment (State Troops) and eventually Company "I" 61st N.C.
Infantry Regiment (State Troops).
21
Higgins, Hiram
Confederate
Infantry
26th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
http://www.26nc.org/History/OrigRosters/ent_roster_co_c.htm
Company C - 26th North Carolina Troops Wartime Roster
Rank Entering-Age Entering-Final Rank-Last Name- First Name-Mid Init-County of Residence-Where Enlisted
-Date of Enlist.
PVT-25-PVT-HIGGINS,HIRAM-WILKES-WILKES-6/12/61
....
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Private Hiram Higgins, Company "C" (The Wilkes Volunteers), 26th
Regiment, North Carolina Infantry.
Enlisted at age 25,at Wilkesboro on June 12, 1861 for 1 years service by
Captain Abner Carmichael. Mustered into company on July 13,1861. On July
1861 roll as present sick. Absent without leave, sick, October 1 to
15,1861. Present sick Nov/Dec 1861 roll. Present on Mar/Apr 1862 roll,
length of service now 3 years or war. Deserted June 19,1863.
No further record this source.
http://members.aol.com/jweaver301/nc/26nchis.htm
26th North Carolina State Troops, C.S.A.
-Closest Census Match-
Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother'sBirthplace
Hiram HIGGINS Self M Male W 52 NC Farm Laborer NC NC
Nancy HIGGINS Wife M Female W 54 NC Keeping House NC NC
Alice HIGGINS Dau S Female W 24 NC At Home NC NC
Almedia HIGGINS Dau S Female W 8 NC NC NC
Source Information:
Census Place Mulberry, Wilkes, North Carolina
Family History Library Film 1254987
NA Film Number T9-0987
Page Number 68A
Appears on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule Mulberry, Wilkes County, North Carolina.
His first name is indexed as Hann (but clearly can be seen to be Hiram) His name is crossed out because he was a Confederate soldier (as noted above) and should not have been included in the Census of Union soldiers.
22
Higgins, Hosea J.
Confederate
Infantry
29th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Private Hosea J. Higgins, Company "G",29th Regiment,
North Carolina Infantry. Volunteered and enlisted at
Yancey County at age 37. Discharged October 26,186?*.
*One record state 1862 & the other 1863.
HIGGINS HOSEA J 32 M W NC YANCEY DAY BOOK P O 1860
Image
1 &
Image
2
Name
Age
Hosea J Higgins 32
Merinda Higgins 36
Curtis Higgins 14
Homas Higgins 12
Vinson Higgins 10
John Higgins 8
Marcus C Higgins 6
Cormelious Higgins 3
Unnamed Higgins 2.12
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~langolier/Augusta_Washington/ps11/ps11_386.html
HIGGINS MARGARET 40 F W NC NC YANCEY JACKS CRK TWP 1870
Name
Age
Margaret Higgins 40
Thomas Higgins 21
Vincine Higgins 18
John Higgins 17
Cornelins Higgins 13
23
Higgins, I
Confederate
Infantry
13th Battalion, North Carolina Infantry
24
Higgins, Irvin
Confederate
Infantry
55th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
25
Higgins, Irvin
Confederate
Infantry
58th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
26
Higgins, Isaac
Confederate
Artillery
2nd Regiment, North Carolina Artillery
27
Higgins, Isaac
Confederate
Infantry
2nd Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
28
Higgins, Isaac C
Confederate
Infantry
61st Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
http://members.aol.com/jweaver301/nc/61ncinf.htm
Lists Isaac C. Higgins as Lieutenant of Company "I" 61st Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
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http://www.betterthanmost.com/wayne/cemeteries/cem-willowdale.htm
Confederate Soldiers Buried at Willowdale Cemetery
located in Wayne County North Carolina
Last Name-First Name-Unit #-State-Unit Name-Co.
Higgins, Isaac C. (1st Lt.) 61st NC Infantry I
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http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/wayne/military/glenn01.txt
Higgins, Isaac C. (1st Lt.)
61st North Carolina Infantry, Co. I 12/28/62
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Source: North Carolina Troops 1861-1865 A Roster. 13
vols. Raleigh: University Graphics, 1993. North Carolina. Division of Archives and History
Name: Isaac C Higgins ,
Residence: Alleghany County, North Carolina
Enlisted as a Lieutenant 1st Class on 03 May 1862 at the age of 31
Commission in Company I, 61st Infantry Regiment NC 03 May 1862.
Hospitalized on 15 November 1862 at Goldsboro, NC (Sick)
Died of disease Company I, 61st Infantry Regiment North Carolina
28 December 1862 in Goldsboro, NC Hospital
Compiled service record notes he died of Small Pox 28 December 1862
Descendants of Isaac
C Higgins (OnSite)
29
Higgins, Israel S
Confederate
Infantry
16th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
Same soldier as # 34Source: Compiled Confederate
Service Records (NARA)
Israel S. Higgins enlisted at age 18 at Rutherfordton N.C. as a
Private on May 9, 1861 in Company "G" 6th North Carolina Volunteer
Infantry* for 1 year service by L.P. Erwin. Paid $10.00 Bounty. Sent
to hospital sick June 18,1863.Wounded May 5th 1864 and admitted to
General Hospital at Charlottesville, Va. Was given a 60 day furlough
starting May 31, 1864.Captured in hospital April 3,1865 and
transferred to General Hospital May 1,1865. Name appears on a roll
of prisoners at Union Hospital at Farmville Virginia April
1865.Paroled at same location. Name appears on a roll of Fairground
Post Hospital at Petersburg, Virginia May 25,1865.
*Designation of regiment changed from 6th to 16th N.C, Infantry
(State Troops) occurred by order dated November 14, 1861.
30
Higgins, J B
Confederate
Infantry
25th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
31
Higgins, J. Marion
(James Marion
Higgins)
Confederate
Infantry
49th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
Source: North Carolina Troops 1861-1865 A Roster, Vol. XII Infantry, (Raleigh, NC: 1990).(Jordan, Weymouth
T., Jr., comp)
HIGGINS, James Marion, CPT, Co. A, 49th NC Infantry.
"Born in McDowell County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in McDowell County at 19. Elected
2nd Lieutenant on or about February 14, 1862. Promoted to 1st Lieutenant on June 19, 1862. Reported
present or accounted for from November, 1862, through December 1863. Promoted to Captain on May 16, 1864.
Reported present in July-August, 1864. Resigned on an unspecified dated by reason of ill health.
Resignation accepted on or about December 14, 1864. [May have served previously as 1st Lieutenant of 1st
Company D, 15th Regiment N.C. Troops (5th Regiment N.C. Volunteers).] (p. 29).
-Information Above submitted by Fred Knudsen-Columbia, SC-
. . . .
-Webmaster believes this to be the same James Higgins in 1870
View 1870 NC Census Scan
James M Higgins Age 30
and his widowed wife and family in
1880 Census Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Sarah J. HIGGINS Self W Female W 34 NC Keeping House NC NC
Douglas HIGGINS Son S Male W 15 NC At Home NC NC
Lula HIGGINS Dau S Female W 13 NC At Home NC NC
Gayther HIGGINS Son S Male W 11 NC At Home NC NC
Emma HIGGINS Dau S Female W 9 NC At Home NC NC
Hattie HIGGINS Dau S Female W 5 NC At Home NC NC
Source Information:
Census Place Higgins, Mcdowell, North Carolina Family History Library Film 1254971
NA Film Number T9-0971 Page Number 461A
32
Higgins, J. Mills
Confederate
Cavalry
6th Regiment, North Carolina Cavalry
33
Higgins, J. R.
Confederate
Infantry
4th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
34
Higgins, J. S.
Confederate
Infantry
16th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
35
Higgins, J. W.
Confederate
Infantry
18th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
36
Higgins, J W
Confederate
Infantry
47th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
Same soldier as #s 66 Higgins, W. J. & 73 Higgins,Y.W. per source
noted below
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Indexed as Joseph W. Higins (and Hagans) from Johnston County.
Volunteered and enrolled at age 37, as a Private in Company
"D", (Castalia Invincibles), 47th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry (State
Troops) on March 8,1862 at Johnsons District by Jonathan A. Harrison.
Mustered in April 11,1862 at Camp Mangum near Raleigh North Carolina for
3 years or war. Listed as absent, wounded at Gettysburg Pa July 3,1863,
and left behind enemy lines at Falling Water on July 14,1863. Prisoner
of war. Transferred to U.S.A. General Hospital at Chester Pa, July
14,1863. Transferred on October 2,1863 and admitted October 4,1863 to
Hammond U.S.A. General Hospital (Ward "K" at Point Lookout Maryland.
Complaint: Gunshot wound left femur (knee). Died December 30,1863
http://www.plpow.com/POWDead_NotListed.htm
Name Company Regiment
Higgins, Joseph D 47 NC
-subject to
verification-
researchers of this soldier should verify with cemetery or another secondary source
POWs Interred At Pt. Lookout Cemetery Whose Names Are Not Listed On The Monument
also
http://home.jam.rr.com/rjcourt52/cwprisons/lookoutn.htm
(Middle initial
differs, but closest match to regiment info)
The August 5th,1863 edition of The Weekly
Standard (Published in Raleigh, North Carolina) reports
-LIST OF CASUALTIES OF 47TH NORTH CAROLINA TROOPS IN
THE BATTLES AROUND GETTYSBURG JULY 1 & 3,1863-
Private J B Higgins, of Company "D" was left on the battlefield beyond the picket lines after the fighting
on July 3rd 1863 at Gettysburg.
37
Higgins, J. W.
Confederate
Infantry
8th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
38
Higgins, J. Wesley
Confederate
Infantry
16th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
39
Higgins, James
Confederate
Infantry
2nd Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
40
Higgins, James B.
Confederate
Artillery
13th Battalion, North Carolina Light Artillery
- continued from # 41 listing -
James B. Higgins, Private Company "F", name appears on Jan - Feb 1864
muster roll as absent in arrest for leaving company on February 28,
1864. According to Compiled records he died in Salisbury Prison N.C.
April 16, 1864
(diifers from burial information and other data in same compiled
records). Other
page states James B. Higgins of Pott's Artillery died of Pneumonia on
May 13, 1864 at Salisbury Prison.
- Closest Census Matches -
HIGGINS RICHARD 36 M W NC NC LENOIR KINSTON TWP 1850
Name Age
Richard Higgins 36
Sarah A Higgins 38
John M Higgins 12
Sarah E Higgins 7
James R Higgins 4
Ann H Higgins 3
HIGGINS RICHARD 45 M W NC NC LENOIR MOSELY HALL P O 1860
Name Age
Richard Higgins 45
Sarah Higgins 46
Elizabeth King 18
James Higgins 16
Ann H Higgins 13
Sarah R King 2
same family in 1870
HIGGINS RICHARD 53 M W NC NC LENOIR KINSTON TWP 1870
Name Age
Richard Higgins 53
Sarah Higgins 58
Sarah Ring 11
Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation
Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Richard HIGGINS Self M Male W 64 NC Farmer NC NC
Sarah Ann HIGGINS Wife M Female W 68 NC Keeping House NC NC
Elizabeth S. HIGGINS Dau W Female W 39 NC NC NC
Holland A. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 33 NC NC NC
Mary A. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 11 NC NC NC
Laura HIGGINS Dau S Female W 8 NC NC NC
Benjamin BRADY Other S Male W 23 NC Farm Laborer NC NC
Source Information:
Census Place Mosely Hall, Lenoir, North Carolina
Family History Library Film 1254970
NA Film Number T9-0970 Page Number 156D
http://www.salisburyprison.org/CB.asp
Higgins James B. Pvt. F 13th Batn. NC Lgt. Art. NC
buried 5/13/1864 Old Lutheran Cemetery*
*Old Lutheran Cemetery is on Lee Street in the City of Salisbury N.C.
41
Higgins, James B.
Confederate
Artillery
3rd Regiment, North Carolina Artillery
Same soldier as # 40 above
Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served
in Organizations from the State of North Carolina (NARA)
James B. Higgins enrolled for service listed January 20, 1862 at
Kinston, North Carolina and mustered into service as a Private on
February 7,1862 at New Bern , North Carolina in Captain Alexander C.
Latham's Company (Branch Artillery) North Carolina Volunteers* for
the war. Taken prisoner by enemy March 14, 1862 at New Bern N.C.
Name appears on a roll of Prisoners at Fort Columbus, New York
Harbor on June 2 1862. Was later exchanged at Aiken's Landing
Virginia August 5, 1862.
Personal Details from records: Born Lenoir County ,N.C., age 16 at
time of enlistment,5 foot 5 1/2 inches tall, by occupation a farmer.
* This unit subsequently became (old) company "H"3rd regiment North
Carolina Artillery (40th State Troops)
This Company was transferred yo 13th Battalion N.C. Light Artillery
by S.O. # 66 A.G.O. November 4th 1863 and became Company "F" of that
Battalion.
42
Higgins, James E.
Confederate
Infantry
58th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
According to Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records(NARA)
this is the same soldier as # 25 - Higgins, Irvin above.
(First names given as James Erwin or misspelled as Irwin in records)
For his service as a Union soldier see
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mjhiggins/n-cw4a.htm#volunteers
6 - Higgins, Irwin (also # 7)
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
James E. Higgins enlisted as a private, at the age of 33, in Captain
John W. Peek's Company, 5th Battalion North Carolina Partisan Rangers*
on July 15, 1862 for three years service. Mustered in by Colonel J.B.
Palmer.
It lists him as being born in Yancy County, N.C.,6 Foot 2 inches tall
and a Farmer by occupation. He was enrolled for service on July 12,1862
at Burnsville by Captain Peek. On May/Jun 1863 roll list him as absent
in guardhouse at Clinton Tennessee. On Jan/Feb 1864 roll list his as
absent, Prisoner of War, captured at Missionary Ridge, Tennessee on
November 25,1863. No further record.
NOTE: This company was on detached service from August 1862 to March
1863.
* This company subsequently became Company "G", 58th North Carolina
State Troops
43
Higgins, James I.
Confederate
Artillery
3rd Regiment, North Carolina Artillery
44
Higgins, James M.
Confederate
Infantry
22nd Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
http://22ndnorthcarolina.tripod.com/22ndNorthCarolina/id3.html
Notes that J. M. Higgins was Second Lieutenant of Company "B", 8 May, 1861
by October, 1861, James M. Higgins was listed as Captain of Company "B"
45
Higgins, James M.
Confederate
Infantry
49th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
46
Higgins, James R.
Confederate
Artillery
3rd Regiment, North Carolina Artillery
47
Higgins, Jesse
Confederate
Infantry
8th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
48
Higgins, Jesse B.
Confederate
Infantry
51st Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
Source: North Carolina Troops 1861-1865 A Roster, Vol.XII Infantry, (Raleigh, NC: 1990).(Jordan, Weymouth T., Jr., comp
HIGGINS, Jesse B., PVT, Co. G, 51st NC Infantry.
"Enlisted in Edgecombe County on December 28, 1863, for the war. Transferred to Company C, 8th Regiment N.C. State Troops, February 19, 1864, in exchange for Private John P. Murrell." (p. 345).
-Information submitted by Fred Knudsen-Columbia, SC
49
Higgins, John
Confederate
Infantry
29th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
50
Higgins, John
Confederate
Infantry
32nd Regiment, North Carolina Infantry (Lenoir Braves)
51
Higgins, John
Confederate
Infantry
33rd Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate
Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of North
Carolina (NARA)
John Higgins enlisted at age 19** on October 4, 1861 at Raleigh, N.
C in Company "C" (The Wilkes Regulars) 33rd N.C. State Troops*. He
was mustered in on October 31, 1861 as a Private in Company "D",
33rd North Carolina Infantry for war. His name appears on list of
captured soldiers from Fredericksburg, Va. Dec 13, 1862. He was
paroled for exchange on Dec 14, 1862. He was admitted to C. S. A.
General Hospital at Charlottesville, Va. on May 9, 1863 for a
Vaccine Ulcer, then was transferred to General Hospital at
Lynchburg, Va. on May 10, 1863. He was captured at Petersburg,
Va. on April 2, 1865 and sent to Point Lookout, Md. on April 4,
1865. He was released June 27, 1865 after signing Oath of Allegiance
to U.S..
Personal Data from Oath of Allegiance; Residence given as Wilkes
County, N.C., Fair Complexion, Auburn hair, Height - 5 ft 10 3/4
inches tall.
* This company
subsequently became Company "D" 33rd N.C. Infantry (State Troops)
** Another page in compiled service record states he was age 24 at
time of enlistment.
52
Higgins, John
Confederate
Infantry
58th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
Roster, 58th North Carolina Infantry, Confederate
States Army
http://members.aol.com/jweaver301/nc/58ncros.htm
HIGGINS, JOHN: Co. G, Enl. on 11/11/63 at ______. Res.
Yancey Co.
53
Higgins, John F.
Confederate
Infantry
52nd Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
Source: North Carolina Troops 1861-1865 A Roster, Vol.XII Infantry, (Raleigh, NC: 1990).(Jordan, Weymouth T., Jr., comp)
HIGGINS, John F., PVT, Co. F, 52d NC Infantry.
"Born in Wilkes County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Wilkes County at age 15, April 5, 1862. Reported present or accounted for on surviving company muster rolls through June, 1864. Reported absent without leave in July-August, 1864. Returned to duty in September, 1864. Wounded in the back and left side at or near Jones' Farm, Virginia, on or about October 2, 1864. Hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia. Furloughed for sixty days on October 21, 1864. Survived the war." (p. 473).
-Information submitted by Fred Knudsen-Columbia, SC
54
Higgins, John M.
Confederate
Artillery
3rd Regiment, North Carolina Artillery
55
Higgins, John W.
Confederate
Infantry
16th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
56
Higgins, Joseph M.
Confederate
Infantry
49th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
57
Higgins, Marion
Confederate
Infantry
29th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Marion Higgins, of Yancey County N.C. volunteered and entered
service on July 26, 1861 at the age of 23 as a Private in Company
"G" 29th North Carolina Troops. No further record this source
58
Higgins, Mills A.
Confederate
Infantry
34th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Private Mills A. Higgins, Company "C", (Rutherford Rebels) 34th Regiment
North Carolina Infantry (State Troops). Enrolled for 1 year service on
September 2, 1861 at Rutherford County N.C. by Captain Marcus O.
Dickenson. Mustered in on October 25,1861 at Camp Fisher. His
description is noted as; Age 26,born McDowell N.C., Occupation Farmer, 6
foot 1/2 in tall. On Mach/April 1862 roll, listed as absent, detailed to
take a corpse home. for ten days, April 13,1862. Appears on a register
of C.S.A. General Hospital at Danville Virginia dated September
12,1862,with a complaint of Debilitas, returned to duty on November
3,1862. Killed July 1,1863 at Gettysburg Pa.
HIGGINS MILLS 24 M W NC NC RUTHERFORD MTN CRK DIST 1860
Name
Age
Mills Higgins 24
Mary Higgins 26
Johnathan Higgins 6
Byrum Higgins 4
Sarah Higgins 2
59
Higgins, Pleasant C.
Confederate
Infantry
61st Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
Also #8
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Pleasant Higgins enlisted at the age of 25 as a Private on May 3,1862 in
Captain Aras B. Cox's Partisan Rangers N.C. Volunteers* for 3 years
service. Listed as admitted on February 6,1863 to C.S.A. General
Hospital # 4 at Wilmington N.C and released February 12,1863.On Mar/Apr
1863 roll it states he has been discharged as he has supplied a
substitute on April 6,1863.
*This company was successfully designated as Captain Cox's
Company, Partisan Rangers N.C. Volunteers, Company "G" 59th North Carolina
Infantry (State Troops) and Company "I" 61st N.C. Infantry (State
Troops)
North Carolina Death Certificates
Name: Pleasant Clark Higgins
Gender: Male Race: White Age: 86
Birth Date: 1 Sep 1837 Death Date: 6 Oct 1923
Birth Place: Ennice, Alleghany, NC, NC
Death Location: Glade Creek; Ennice, Alleghany
Spouse's Name: Evalina Higgins (nee Collins) Father's Name: Hiram
Higgins
Buried at Crab Creek Cemetery on October 8,1923. Undertaker Jones
Brothers, Galax Virginia.
HIGGINS HIRAM 70 M W NC NC ALLEGHANY GLADE CRK P O 1860
HIGGINS CLARK 32 M W NC NC ALLEGHANY GLADE CRK TWP 1870
Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Clark P HIGGINS Self W Male W 43 NC Farmer NC VA
Cela M HIGGINS Dau S Female W 14 NC At School NC VA
Phebe T HIGGINS Dau S Female W 11 NC At School NC VA
Mary E HIGGINS Dau S Female W 7 NC NC VA
Clayton H R HIGGINS Son S Male W 4 NC NC VA
Mortin HIGGINS Nephew S Male W 18 NC Farm Laborer NC VA
Floyd LOWE Other S Male W 22 NC Farm Laborer NC NC
Solomon TOLIVER Other S Male W 16 NC Farm Laborer NC NC
Lina SMITH Other S Female W 20 NC Domestic Servt NC NC
Source Information:
Census Place Glade Creek, Alleghany, North
Carolina Family History Library Film 1254951
NA Film Number T9-0951 Page Number 249C
HIGGINS PLEASENT C 63 M W NC NC ALLEGHANY GLADE CRK TWP 1900
HIGGINS PLEASANT C 72 M W NC NC ALLEGHANY GLADE CRK TWP 1910
HIGGINS PLESS C 82 M W NC NC ALLEGHANY GLADE CRK 1920
see on site
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mjhiggins/nc.htm
60
Higgins, Richard
Confederate
Infantry
66th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Richard Higgins enlisted as a Private on January 28,1862 at Lenoir
County N.C. for war in Company "C" 66th N.C. Infantry. (eventually became
Company "E"). The only record is that of the roll of Jul/Aug 1863,states
he is absent, sent to Chapel Hill (N.C.) on a writ of habeas corpus.
61
Higgins, Richard
Confederate
Cox's Company, North Carolina Local Defense (Provost Guard Kingston)
Also See #62
62
Higgins, Richard A.
Confederate
Infantry
13th Battalion, North Carolina Infantry
Same soldier as # 61 Higgins, Richard per source noted
below
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Private Richard A. Higgins, mustered into Captain Guilford W. Cox's
Company (aka Cox's Bridge Guards), North Carolina Volunteers on January
28,1862 at Lenoir County N.C. for the war. Company was formed for local
defence and special service guarding bridges on A & N. C. R. R. Appears on
all rolls as present until June 1863.No further record this source.
*This company subsequently became Company "C" 13th Battaion (Wright's
Battalion) North Carolina Infantry.
COMPANY C -- This company was organized in Wayne and Lenoir Counties as
Captain Guilford W. Cox's Independent Company of Bridge Guards, N. C.
Troops.
The Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad ran from Raleigh to Goldsboro
and through Lenoir county to New Berne and Morehead City. The eastern
end of this railroad was occupied by Union troops for most of the War
and Confederate troops pulled up rails and cross ties for most of the
line east of Kinston. The Company was assigned to 13th Battalion on 19th
May 1863 and designated Company C.
63
Higgins, Thomas
Confederate
Cavalry
4th Regiment, North Carolina Cavalry (59th North Carolina State Troops)
Source: The 4th North Carolina Cavalry in the Civil War: A History and Roster By Neil Hunter Raiford
Thomas Higgins, Private, Company "D",4th N.C. Cavalry.
Enlisted in Company "D" 9/8/1862 in Northampton County.
The May/June 1863 roster states "died at Upperville Va."
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Private Thomas Higgins, Company "D",4th Regiment, North
Carolina Cavalry (59th North Carolina State Troops).
Enlisted September 9,1862 at Garysburg by Mr. Sharp
for war. Present on rolls until end of June 1863.Notes
Thomas died at Upperville Va. No further record this source.
64
Higgins, Throneer
Confederate
Infantry
58th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
Roster, 58th North Carolina Infantry, Confederate
States Army
http://members.aol.com/jweaver301/nc/58ncros.htm
HIGGINS, TRONA: Co. G, Enl. on 7/1/62 at _____.
Erroneously listed on the 1890 Yancy Co., NC Union
Veterans Census, which says he served 2 yrs, 3 mos.
Res. of Higgins, NC in 1890.
"Webmaster believes this person is actually Thrower Higgins
THROWER HIGGINS 24 M W NC NC YANCEY BALD CRK P O 1860
See 1860 Census Scan
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Drummer Thrower Higgins, Compamy "G",58th North Carolina
Infantry*,Originally enlisted in Captain John W.
Peek's Company of 5th Battalion North Carolina
Partisan Rangers on July 15,1862 at Burnsville N.C. by
Captain Peek for 3 years service. States he was born in
Yancey County and was 26 years old, was 5 foot 11 inches
tall and a Farmer by trade. His company was on detached
service in North Carolina from Aug 1862 to Mar 1863.
On roll for July 11,1862 to March 1863 noted as absent
sick. On Mar/Apr 1863 roll listed as present. No further
record this source.
*Formed July 1862 from 5th Battalion (Palmer's) North
Carolina Partisan Rangers, consolidated April 9,1865
with 60th North Carolina Infantry to form (new) 58th
North Carolina Infantry (State Troops).
65
Higgins, W. F.
Confederate
Infantry
67th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
Also See #68 Below
http://www.tcarden.com/tree/ensor/67thNCInfantry.htm
The Sixty-seventh Regiment (N. C. Troops), was organized in January, 1864
The field officers and staff of the regiment were
WILEY F. HIGGINS, of Craven county, Commissary COMPANY A.
Wiley N. Higgins, 2d Lieutenant, cm. March 28th, '63
66
Higgins, W. J.
Confederate
Infantry
47th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
Also See # 36
67
Higgins, W J
Confederate
Infantry
51st Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
68
Higgins, Wiley F
Confederate
Infantry
2nd Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
Same soldier as # 65 Higgins, W. F. per source noted below
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Private Wiley F. Higgins, Company "K", 2nd North Carolina Infantry
(State Troops). Enlisted July 16,1861at Camp Advance. Muster roll notes
he is from Craven County and is age 21,was a volunteer and was assigned
as Commissary Clerk, is 5 ft 4 1/2 inches tall, light complexion, blue
eyes, light hair. Present on all rolls while with this company. Promoted
to 2nd Lt. on March 28,1863 in Whitford's Battalion (67th N.C.). Present
at Battle of Gettysburg.
http://www.tcarden.com/tree/ensor/67thNCInfantry.htm
67th North Carolina Infantry WILEY F. HIGGINS, of Craven county, Commissary
FIELD AND STAFF Wiley F. Higgens, A. C. S,, cm. September Ist, '64; Craven county
69
Higgins, William G.
Confederate
Infantry
2nd Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
Compiled service record states William G Higgins is
the same soldier as # 27 Higgins, Isaac and includes information of
Isaac within his records. William died July 1.1862 and Isaac is noted as
receiving pay as late as January 13,1864.
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Private William G. Higgins, Company "G",2nd Regiment, North Carolina
Infantry (State Troops). Enlisted May 24,1861 at Trenton N.C. by Captain
Sawyer for the war. Listed as missing from the action of July 1,1862.
Listed on North Carolina Honor Roll as having been killed on July 1,1862
at battle of Malvern Hill. Notes he was from Jones County,23 years old
when he volunteered.
70
Higgins, William L.
Confederate
Infantry
50th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
Source: North Carolina Troops 1861-1865 A Roster, Vol.XII Infantry, (Raleigh, NC: 1990).(Jordan, Weymouth T., Jr., comp)
HIGGINS, William L., PVT, Co. G, 50th NC Infantry.
"Born in Burke County and resided in Rutherford County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Rutherford County at age 29, March 29, 1862. Reported present in June-July, 1862. Reported present but sick in camp in November-December, 1862. Hospitalized at Wilmington on August 26, 1863, with
colica. Returned to duty on September 6, 1863. Reported present through February, 1864. Last reported in the records of this company in July-September, 1864. Survived the war." (p. 219).
-Information Above submitted by Fred Knudsen-Columbia, SC
...
-Webmaster believes this to be the same William Higgins in 1860, 1870 & 1880 Rutherford N.C.
Census-
View 1860 NC Census Scan
William Higgins age 26
View 1870 NC Census Scan
William Higgins age 36
1880 Census Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
William HIGGINS Self M Male W 46 NC Farmer NC NC
Manerva HIGGINS Wife M Female W 44 NC Keeping House NC NC
Willie HIGGINS Dau S Female W 18 NC NC NC
Allice HIGGINS Dau S Female W 9 NC NC NC
Jim HAMLTON Other S Male B 30 NC Laborer NC NC
Elex BRISCO Other Male
B 14 NC Work On Farm NC NC
Source Information:
Census Place Cool Spring, Rutherford, North Carolina
Family History Library Film 1254981 NA Film Number T9-0981 Page Number 585C
71
Higgins, William S.
Confederate
Infantry
2nd Battalion, North Carolina Infantry
Source: Compiled Confederate Service Records (NARA)
Private William S. Higgins, originally enlisted in Captain Smith's
Company, Independent Regiment, Wise's Legion* on July 1,1861 at Forsythe
or Dalton County Georgia by Jesse Burtz for 1 year service. Died either
Oct 24,1861 or November 2,1861. Both dates are noted in records.
72
Higgins, William W.
Confederate
Infantry
26th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
http://www.26nc.org/History/OrigRosters/ent_roster_co_c.htm
Company C - 26th North Carolina Troops Wartime Roster
Rank Entering-Age Entering-Final Rank-Last Name- First Name-Mid Init-County of Residence-Where Enlisted
-Date of Enlist.
PVT-24-PVT-HIGGINS,WILLIAM W.-WILKES-WILKES-6/12/61
73
Higgins, Y. W.
Confederate
Infantry
47th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
NEBRASKA TERRITORY
None
NEW HAMPSHIRE
None
NEW JERSEY
None
NEW MEXICO TERRITORY
None
NEVADA
None
NEW YORK
None
OHIO
None
OREGON
None
PENNSYLVANIA
None
RHODE ISLAND
None
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U.S. Civil War Regimental Histories
in the Library of Congress
Confederate Troops: North
Carolina
Infantry: 1st,
2nd
Battalion, 6th
(see Notes
below), 11th,
14th,
16th
(see Notes
below), 20th,
23rd,
26th,
27th,
28th,
35th,
37th,
43rd,
49th,
56th,
61st,
Clingman's
Brigade.
Cavalry: 1st,
4th.
Notes:
6th/16th Regiment:
The 6th North Carolina Infantry Regiment was established in June
1861 and renamed the 16th North Carolina Infantry in November 1861.
See Stewart Sifakis, Compendium of the Confederate Armies:
North Carolina (New York, Oxford: Facts on File, 1992), pp.
106-107.More:
U.S. Civil War Regimental Histories
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information compiled by Michael James
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