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Lincolnton (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 20
gh, and several children were born to them. His life went on in quiet and honor until August 14, 1880, when he was shot by an assassin and almost instantly killed. Major-General Robert F. Hoke Major-General Robert F. Hoke was born at Lincolnton, N. C., May 27, 1837, and was educated at the Kentucky military institute. He entered the military service of the State in April, 1861, as a member of Company K, of the First regiment, was immediately commissioned second lieutenant, and as captai0 he was connected with the quartermaster's department, United States army, at Charleston. He died at Aiken, S. C., August 6, 1881. Major-General Stephen Dodson Ramseur Major-General Stephen Dodson Ramseur was born May 31 , 1837, at Lincolnton, N. C., son of Jacob A. and Lucy M. Ramseur. Among his ancestors was John Wilfong, a revolutionary hero, who fought valiantly at King's Mountain and Eutaw Springs. He was educated at the United States military academy, with graduation in 1860, a
Suffolk, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 20
At the latter date he was offered the position of agent of the Seaboard Air Line railroad at Suffolk, Va., a position he has since occupied. General Baker is held in warm remembrance by Confederatesintimately known. He maintains a membership in Tom Smith camp, United Confederate Veterans, at Suffolk, and keeps alive his comradeship with the survivors of the great struggle. In 1855 he was marrandant at Garysburg, he was elected colonel of the Third infantry. He was with this command at Suffolk until in August, 1861, when he took command of Fisher's famous Sixth regiment at Manassas. At moted brigadier-general took command of the brigade formerly led by Robert Ransom. He held the Suffolk line during the Gettysburg campaign, and in the latter part of July defeated the enemy's advanc in North Carolina during 1863, participated in the capture of Plymouth, defeated the enemy at Suffolk March 9, 1864, and then fought with Beauregard before Petersburg, with Longstreet on the north
Fort Riley (Kansas, United States) (search for this): chapter 20
He was appointed to the United States military academy when seventeen years old, and was graduated tenth in a class of forty-three in 1852, with a commission in the Second dragoons. After a few months, at the cavalry school at Carlisle he was detailed to assist in the survey of a railroad route in California, after that duty rejoining his regiment at Fort Chadbourne, Tex. Having been promoted first lieutenant in 1855, he commanded his troop in the march from Texas across the plains to Fort Riley, Kan.; accompanied his regiment as adjutant in the Utah expedition of 1858, and remained in that territory until 1859, when he was ordered on recruiting service at Louisville, Ky. There he was married in November following to Mildred Ewing, of that city. When the crisis of 1861 arrived he promptly resigned, being, it is said, the first North Carolinian in the old army to take this step, and offered for the defense of his State the sword which he had worn with honor, and which descended to hi
Cabarras (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 20
Carolina, and they have three children living: Alexander Baker, sheriff of Nansemond county, Va.; Stuart A. Baker, of Richmond, and Elizabeth E. Baker. Brigadier-General Rufus Barringer Brigadier-General Rufus Barringer was born in Cabarrus county, N. C., December 2, 1821. He was of sturdy German stock, a grandson of John Paul Barringer, who was born in Wurtemburg, June 4, 172, and emigrated to this country, arriving at Philadelphia, in the ship Phoenix, September 30, 1743. John Paul omost, and even before the final ordinance of secession was passed he urged the legislature, then in session, to arm the State and warn the people that they must now prepare for war. He himself was among the first to volunteer. He raised in Cabarrus county a company of cavalry, of which he was chosen captain and which became Company F, First North Carolina cavalry, his commission bearing date May 16, 1861. He was promoted to major, August 26, 1863, and threo months later to lieutenant-colonel
Fort Smith (Arkansas, United States) (search for this): chapter 20
received the brevet of major. In 1847 he was tendered the commission of colonel, First North Carolina volunteers, but declined it. Subsequently he served in Missouri and Louisiana, took part in the Seminole war of 1849-50, and was on frontier duty in Kansas, Indian Territory, Arkansas and Dakota until he marched with Johnston to Utah. In 1860 he shared the march to New Mexico; was stationed at Fort Craig, and was promoted major of Fifth infantry in February, 1861. While on a visit to Fort Smith, Ark., on April 23, 1861, he was captured by the forces of the State, and released on parole, after which he resigned his commission and tendered his services to his native State. He was appointed adjutant-general of the State, with the rank of major-general of militia, and received the commission of colonel of infantry, in the regular army of the Confederate States. Subsequently he was given command of the Southern department, coast defense, with headquarters at Wilmington, and being promo
Fort Taylor (Texas, United States) (search for this): chapter 20
erritory, in the Florida war, 1839-42, and was subsequently stationed in Louisiana until 1845, when he joined the army of occupation in Texas, and was promoted to captain. He participated in the war with Mexico, being engaged in the defense of Fort Brown in May, 1846; was wounded in storming the enemy's works at Monterey, and received the brevet of major. In 1847 he was tendered the commission of colonel, First North Carolina volunteers, but declined it. Subsequently he served in Missouri and ely wounded that an announcement of his death was widely published. He received the brevet of major for his gallantry on this field. Returning to duty, he served at the Louisiana and Florida posts and in the military occupation of Texas. At Fort Brown in 1846 he gave the deciding vote in the council of officers against capitulation to General Ampudia and took an active part in the defense. He was at the battle of Resaca de la Palma, and immediately after was detailed on recruiting service,
California (California, United States) (search for this): chapter 20
with a commission in the Second dragoons. After a few months, at the cavalry school at Carlisle he was detailed to assist in the survey of a railroad route in California, after that duty rejoining his regiment at Fort Chadbourne, Tex. Having been promoted first lieutenant in 1855, he commanded his troop in the march from Texas ary, but in 1855 he secured a transfer to the First dragoons, and in 1858 was promoted first lieutenant. He had an active career in the old army, in New Mexico, California, Washington and Oregon, fighting the Apaches at Amalgre mountain, Four lakes and Spokane plains. He served as adjutant of his regiment during the latter monther was detailed on recruiting service, in which he was quite successful. In March, 1851, he was promoted to major, and in the following year was sent by sea to California. On the Pacific coast he made a fine reputation as an Indian fighter, and in 1860 was promoted to lieutenant-colonel. Upon the organization of the Confederate
Maryland (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 20
of Cold Harbor he served with Early's corps in the relief of Lynchburg, the expedition through Maryland to Washington, including the battle of Monocacy, and the Shenandoah battles of the fall of 1864and soon afterward he took his men to the Shenandoah valley, and joined in the movement through Maryland to Washington. In the fall campaign in the valley, though in impaired health, he did his duty , General Lewis participated in Early's victorious march down the Shenandoah valley and through Maryland to Washington, and in the hard battles with Sheridan in the valley, during the remainder of 186ating enemy at Liberty, and following him to Harper's Ferry took part in the expedition through Maryland, the battle at Monocacy, and the demonstration against the United States capital. On the retune he took command of Early's cavalry in the movement against Hunter and the expedition through Maryland against Washington. In August he was relieved on account of illness, in September served as pr
Canada (Canada) (search for this): chapter 20
executor of Henry V, and another married Dorothy, sister of Jane Seymour, third wife of Henry VIII. General Leventhorpe derived his Christian name from his mother, Mary Collett, a descendant of a brother of the first lord of Suffield. He was educated at Winchester college, and at the age of seventeen was commissioned ensign in the Fourteenth regiment of foot, by William IV. He was promoted captain of grenadiers, served three years in Ireland, several years in the West Indies, and a year in Canada. In 1842 he disposed of his commission, returned to England, and thence came to the United States and settled in North Carolina, where his high character and many accomplishments soon made him popular and prominent In 1849 he married Louisa, second daughter of Gen. Edmund Bryan, of Rutherfordton, N. C., and during the following years he became thoroughly identified with the interests of his adopted State. When North Carolina joined in the Confederate movement he offered her his military s
Columbus (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 20
n, May 2, 1865. In the trying times following the close of hostilities he found employment as express agent and city marshal at Wilmington, subsequently engaged in farming until 1878, and then accepted a position as civil engineer in charge of river and harbor improvements by the national government, making his home at New Bern. General Ransom was married in 1856 to Minnie Huntt, of Washington, who died in 1881 , leaving eight children. In 1884 he married Katherine DeWitt Lumpkin, of Columbus, Ga. Brigadier-General William Paul Roberts Brigadier-General William Paul Roberts was born in Gates county, N. C., July 1, 1841. Before he was twenty years old he entered the Confederate service as a noncommissioned officer in the Nineteenth North Carolina regiment, or Second cavalry, Col. S. B. Spuill. He was promoted third lieutenant August 30, 1861; first lieutenant September 13, 1862; captain November 19, 1863, and though the junior captain, soon attained the rank of major. He s
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