37th United States Colored Troops - Recruits
(Originally the 3d Regiment NC Colored Infantry)
Men were being recruited for the USCTs in the area of Plymouth, NC. A complete list of the 37th USCT recruits who were involved in the Battle of Plymouth is not known. The following list contains men who were recruited at Plymouth, but not necessarily at the battle. For additions or corrections to the following list, please contact Edward Boots
* denotes that they were at the Battle of Plymouth April 1864
History of the 37th U.S. Colored Infantry by Dyer
*ALLEN, Seneca - Captain, 85th NY Infantry. Born 23 April 1840 in New Hudson, NY, son of Calvin Allen, M.D. Enrolled 3 Sept 61 at Black Creek, NY at age 21. Mustered in 20 Oct 61 as Captain. Commissioned 7 Jan 62 with rank from 3 Sept 61. Detailed to command the black recruits after the Battle of Plymouth began. He was captured during the battle and was held prisoner at Macon & Savannah, GA; Charleston & Columbia, SC and Richmond, VA. He escaped from prison twice but was recaptured. Paroled on 26 March 1865. Mustered out 7 April 65. With William Clark's promotion to Colonel, Seneca was Commissioned 19 Aug 65 as Lieutenant Colonel with rank from 15 May 65 but not mustered. Died 14 Nov 1892 at Buffalo, NY. Buried in Black Creek Cemetery, Allegany Co., NY. Headstone | Bio
ARMSTEAD, John - Private, Co. E. Enrolled 25 Dec 63 at Plymouth, NC. Promoted to Corporal 1 March 64. Reduced 1 Aug 65.
ASKIE, Bryant - Private, Co. C. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Enrolled 6 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 25 year old Farmer. 5'3". Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Went home on furlough Dec 65 for 30 days. Detailed Jan 66 - Aug 66 at Bald Head Garrison. Discharged 11 Feb 1867 at Raleigh, NC. Applied 15 March 1893 for pension #1148863/998825 Liberia, Africa. Widow Sarah applied 14 Nov 1903 for pension #794634/573639 Liberia - She states their marriage is recorded in Bertie Co., NC. Moved to Monrovia, Liberia in 1869. Caroline Freeman contested the pension stating that she was the wife of Bryant. Neither Bryant or Sarah knew her. The Pension Office stated she was a fraud. A minor pension was filed 29 June 1892 #553797/blank.
ASKIE, Charles - Private, Co. C. Born about 1846 in Bertie Co., NC. Enrolled 6 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, an 18 year old Farmer. 5’4”. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Detached Dec 64 - April 65 to Brigade HQ. Detached Sept - Dec 65 at Wilmington, NC. Assigned 21 Sept 65 as an Orderly for the Freedman’s Bureau. Confined Nov - Dec 1866 for manslaughter. Confined 11 Feb 1867 at Castle Pinckney, Charleston Harbor, SC awaiting trial for manslaughter. No court martial listed in the JAG index and no further info.
ASKIE, George - Private, Co. C. Born about 1824 in Bertie Co., NC. Married 15 Dec 1843 to Nancy Askie (Agreement to co-habitate as Husband & Wife since no formal ceremony since they were Slaves). Enrolled 6 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 40 year old Farmer. 5’6”. Mustered in 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Assigned 21 Sept 65 as Post Hospital guard. Went home 25 Dec 65 on furlough for 30 days. Accidentally drowned 4 Jan 1867 near Fort Sumter, Charleston, SC. They were loading timber on a boat at Fort Sumter to take to Castle Pinckney. The rough water caused the load to shift, knocking him overboard. Widow Nancy applied 25 March 67 for pension #144605/117262. Nancy later moved to Liberia, West Africa.
ASKIE (ASKEW), Henry - Private, Co. C. Born about 1838 in Bertie Co., NC, slave of Dr. Andrew Jackson Askie.. Enrolled 6 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 25 year old Farmer. 5'7". Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk. VA. Detached Feb 65 to the Pioneers. Detached March - April 65 to Division Headquarters. Served 21 Sept 65 as a Post hospital guard. Discharged 11 Feb 67 at Raleigh, NC. Harriett Askew, Guardian pension 8 Jan 1891 492281 NC. Reported to have gone to Liberia.
ASKIE, Isaac - Private, Co. C. Born about 1829 in Bertie Co., NC. Enrolled 6 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 35 year old Farmer. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Detached 2 June 65 - Jan 66 with the QM Dept, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 10th Army Corps. Mustered out 11 Feb 67 at Raleigh, NC. Married Alcie. Died 23 Dec 1904. Buried in New Bern National Cemetery, New Bern, NC. Headstone
ASKIE (ASKEW), Jackson Bryant - Private, Co. C. Born about 1843 in Bertie Co., NC, slave of Dr. Andrew Jackson Askie. Enrolled 6 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 20 year old Farmer. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Absent Nov 66 on detached service at Mt. Pleasant, SC. Absent Dec 66 on detached service at Freedman's Bureau. Mustered out 11 Feb 67 at Raleigh, NC. Applied 5 Sept 1882 in NC for a pension. In 1887 living 7 miles west of New Bern, NC. Widow Emma "Jones" applied 7 Oct 1916 for pension in Arkansas. Also listed as Jackson Bryant Jones.
ASKIE, James - Private, Co. C. Born about 1839 in Bertie Co., NC. Enrolled 6 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Deserted 20 July 64 at Point of Rocks Hospital, VA.
ASKIE, Lawrence - Private, Co. C. Born about 1833 in Bertie Co., NC, slave of Dr. Andrew Jackson Askie. Enrolled 6 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 30 year old Farmer. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Detached 3 Jan 65 to Division Ambulance Corps. Absent sick Feb - Mar 65 at General Hospital. Absent sick Sept - Nov 65 in the hospital. Mustered out 11 Feb 67 at Raleigh, NC. In 1887 living 6 miles west of New Bern, NC. Married to Sylvia who applied 8 Aug 1902 for a pension in Arkansas.
ASKIE, Murphree - Private, Co. C. Born about 1843 in Bertie Co., NC. Enrolled 6 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 20 year old Farmer from Bertie Co., NC. Mustered in 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Detached 21 Sept 65 as an Orderly in the Freedman's Bureau. Died 7 Oct 1865 of Typhoid Fever at the Post Hospital, Wilmington, NC.
ASKIE, Steven - Private, Co. C. Born about 1824 in Bertie Co., NC. Enrolled 6 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 40 year old Farmer from Bertie Co., NC. Mustered in 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Mustered out 11 Feb 1867 at Raleigh, NC.
ASKIE (ASKEW), Thomas - Private, Co. C. Born about 1840 in Bertie Co., NC. Enrolled 6 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 23 year old Farmer. Mustered in 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Mustered out 11 Feb 67 at Raleigh, NC. Married 1867 to Hannah Askew in Bertie Co., NC. Applied 11 Aug 1891 for an Invalid Pension. Widow Hannah applied 23 Oct 1896 for a pension.
BAKER, Perry - Private, Co. C. Born in Hertford Co., NC. Enrolled 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 22 year old 5'8" Farmer. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Absent sick 19 March 65. Died 29 April 1865 of Chronic Diarrhea at Post Hospital, Wilmington, NC.
BAKER, William Austin - Private, Co. C. Born in Hertford Co., NC. Enrolled 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 21 year old 5' 3 1/2" Farmer. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Detached 11 May 64 to the Pioneer Corps and served as a Pioneer until July. Absent sick Sept 65. Mustered out 11 Feb 67 at Raleigh, NC. Applied 20 Aug 1892 for an Invalid Pension.
BARNES, James Madison - Private, Co. C. Born about 1845 in Hertford Co., NC. Enrolled 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, an 18 year old Farmer. Mustered in 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Mustered out 11 Feb 67 at Raleigh, NC. Applied 5 April 1892 for Invalid Pension.
BARNES, John - Private, Co. C. Born about 1845 in Bertie Co., NC. Enrolled 10 Dec 63 at Plymouth, NC, an 18 year old Farmer. Mustered in 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Mustered out 11 Feb 67 at Raleigh, NC.
BELL, Samuel - Private, Co. C. Born in Hyde Co., NC. Enrolled 27 Dec 63 at Plymouth, NC, a 19 year old 5'8" Farmer. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. AWOL 30 Jan until 29 Feb 64. Deserted 14 May 64 at City Point, VA.
*BERDEN, John - Private, Co. F. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Enrolled 19 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 35 (28?) year old Farmer. 5’7”. Escaped during the Battle of Plymouth. Reported as being picked up by the U.S. Navy gunboats. Affidavit of John Ward states they enlisted at Plymouth, participated in the Battle of Plymouth, escaped back to Union lines in VA and then to City Point. Mustered in 24 May 64 at City Point, VA. Detached service to the 18th Army Corps Medical Department as a Nurse until Aug 65. Served at U.S.A. Base Hospital, 18th Army Corps, Point of Rocks, VA. 30 day furlough in Sept 65. Detached service Dec 65 to Roanoke Island, NC. Discharged 11 Feb 1867 at Raleigh, NC. Married to Emily Rodgers who was born Feb 1851. Death listed as 16 Nov 1900 in Elizabeth City, NC, but Emily applied 26 Sept 1896 for a widow's pension 641109/464193 NC. Buried in the "GAR" cemetery with a government headstone. Also listed as BURDIN, BERDAN and BURDEN.
*BERDEN, George - Private, Co. D. Born about 1840 in Bertie Co., NC. Enrolled 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 24 year old Farmer from Bertie Co., NC. Assisted Captain Marvin with recruiting. Captured during the Battle of Plymouth, NC. Returned to slavery after his capture. Escaped. Corporal James Harris, Co. D, 37th USCT stated he saw him when he was paroled at N.E. Ferry, Wilmington, NC, so unsure if he was returned to slavery or not. Rejoined the regiment in August 65. Mustered out 11 Feb 1867 at Raleigh, NC. Also listed as BURDIN, BERDAN and BURDEN.
BERDEN, George A. - Private, Co. E. Born about 1838 in Bertie Co., NC. Enlisted 24 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 26 year old Farmer. Mustered in 7 April 64 at Norfolk, VA. Detached 25 Oct 66 as a guard on Morris Island, SC. Mustered out 11 Feb 1867 at Raleigh, NC. Also listed as BURDIN, BERDAN and BURDEN.
BLOUNT, Abram - Private, Co. C. Born in Hyde Co., NC. Enrolled 10 Dec 63 at Plymouth, NC, a 21 year old 5'8" Farmer. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Detached 15 Jan 65 at Division HQ. Detached Feb to March 65 as a Pioneer. Detached April 65 at Division HQ. Mustered out 11 Feb 67 at Raleigh, NC.
BOON, Isam - Corporal, Co. C. Born in Northampton Co., NC. Enrolled 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, an 18 year old 5' 10 1/2" Farmer. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA as a Private. Promoted 1 Jan 66 to Corporal. Detailed Oct 66 as orderly at the Post HQ, Charleston, SC. Detailed 1 Nov 66 as an orderly at Battalion HQ. Mustered out 11 Feb 67 at Raleigh, NC. Applied 18 May 1898 for an Invalid Pension. Died 8 July 1914 at Wilmington, NC. Widow Mary applied 18 Jan 1926 for a pension.
BOWSER, Edmond - Private, Co. D. Enrolled 16 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC.
BOYGAN, Carey R. - Private, Co. E. Born at Smithfield, VA. Enrolled 25 Dec 63 at Plymouth, NC, a 19 year old 5'5" Farmer. Mustered 5 March 64 at Norfolk, VA.
BRITTON, Jerry - Private, Co. E. Born about 1837 in Bertie Co., NC. Enrolled 1 March 64 at Roanoke Island, NC, a 27 year old Farmer. Mustered 7 April 64 at Norfolk, VA as a Private. Appointed 3 Dec 64 as Corporal. Received furlough 26 April 66 for 20 days. Returned 20 May 66. Mustered out 11 Feb 67 at Raleigh, NC. Married to Tempest. Died 2 March 1898 and buried in Elizabeth City, NC.
BUNCH, John - Private, Co. C. Born about 1835 in Bertie Co., NC. Enrolled 16 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 28 year old Farmer. Mustered in 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Detached 20 Oct 64 - Sept 65 in the QM Dept., 2nd Division, 10th Army Corps. Appointed June - Sept 66 as Regimental Baker. Mustered out 11 Feb 67 at Raleigh, NC. Living in 1890 in Windsor, Bertie Co., NC.
*BURTON, John - Private, Co. G. Enlisted 19 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Escaped during the battle.
CHERRY, Alexander - Corporal, Co. C. Mulatto. Born 1844 in Bertie Co., NC, son of Judy Cherry, slave of Solomon Cherry of Bertie Co., NC. Enlisted 6 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 19 year old Farmer. 5' 8 1/2" Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Appointed Corporal 1 Feb 64. Absent sick in the hospital Sept. 64. Died 12 Feb 1865 of Chronic Diarrhea at Belfour General Hospital, Portsmouth, VA and buried in Portsmouth Cemetery. Reinterred to Hampton National Cemetery.
CHERRY, Austin - Private, Co. B. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Enlisted 16 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 30 year old Farmer. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Detached 1 July - Sept 66 as a Boatman. Detached Oct - Dec 66 at Fort Fisher, NC. Mustered out 31 Jan 1867 at Raleigh, NC.
CHERRY, Dorsey - Private, Co. B. Born in Bertie, Co., NC. Enlisted 16 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 34 year old Farmer. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Absent sick Jan & Feb 65 at Bermuda, VA. Detached June - Sept 66 as a Boatman. Detached Oct - Dec 66 at Fort Fisher, NC. Discharged 27 Feb 1867. Died before 1890. Widow Amy living in Windsor, Bertie Co., NC.
CHERRY, Freeman - Private, Co. B. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Enlisted 25 Dec 63 at Plymouth, NC. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Died 22 Sept 1865 of Typhoid Fever in the Post Hospital, Wilmington, NC. Widow Isabella living in Windsor, Bertie Co., NC in 1890.
CHERRY, George - Corporal, Co. B. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Enlisted 30 Dec 63 at Plymouth, NC. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Promoted 1 Feb 64 to Corporal. Reduced to the ranks 1 Aug 64. Detached July & Aug 65. Absent Sept - Nov 65 at Headquarters, Wilmington, NC. Detached June - Sept 66 as boat crew. Detached Oct - Dec 66 at Fort Fisher, NC. Mustered out 31 Jan 67 at Raleigh, NC. Discharged 27 Feb 1867. Living in 1890 in Windsor, Bertie Co., NC.
CHERRY, Noah - Private, Co. D. Born May 1843 in Bertie Co., NC, son of George & Ann Wesson? Enlisted 24 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, an 18 year old Farmer. Mustered 5 March 64 at Norfolk, VA. Detached 23 Sept 65 - Jan 66 at Wilmington, NC. Right thumb shot off. Discharged 17 Feb 1867. Married 26 Dec 1868 to Rosa Wilford. Living in 1890 in Windsor, Bertie Co., NC where he applied 23 July 1890 for an Invalid Pension. Married second 1893 to Sallie Ann Walton of Woodville Twp, Bertie Co., NC. Died 12 Feb 1918 of Pulmonary Tuberculosis at Snakebite Twp, Bertie Co., NC.
COOPER, Amos - Private, Co. E. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Enlisted 15 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 24 year old Farmer. Mustered 5 March 64 at Norfolk, VA. Detached Sept - Dec 65 at Headquarters, Wilmington, NC. Detached Jan - May 66 as Orderly at Regimental Headquarters, Smithville, NC. Absent 23 Oct - Dec 66 at Rockville, SC. Mustered out 11 Feb 64 at Raleigh, NC.
COOPER, Miles - Private, Co. E. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Enlisted 15 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 19 year old Farmer. Mustered 5 March 64 at Norfolk, VA. Confined 13 Feb 66 at Wilmington, NC awaiting Court Martial on the charge of Larceny. Confined at Fort Macon, NC.
COOPER, Rhoden - Private, Co. E. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Enlisted 16 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 19 year old Farmer. Mustered 5 March 64 at Norfolk, VA. Fell out of ranks 21 June 64 while on the march from Bermuda Hundred near Petersburg, VA. Marked as Deserter. Desertion charge dropped. Died 5 July 64 of Typhoid Fever in the Hospital for Colored Troops, City Point, VA.
COWAN, Jerdon - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 6 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 11 July 1865.
COWAN, Senna - Private, Co. B. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Enlisted 6 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 21 year old Farmer. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Mustered out 31 Jan 67 at Raleigh, NC. Also borne as Scena and Kenwa.
CRANDALL, Green - Private, Co. B. Born in Hyde Co., NC. Enrolled 10 Dec 63 at Plymouth, NC. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Died 29 August 1865 at Smithville, NC.
DAVENPORT, Noah - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 10 Dec 63 at Plymouth, NC.
DAVIS, Jacob - Private, Co. B. Born in Hertford Co., NC. Enrolled 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 22 year old 5'8" Farmer. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Sent 27 Aug 64 to Division Hospital. Died 11 Oct 1864 of Chronic Diarrhea in Base Hospital, 10th Army Corps, near Jones' Landing, VA.
DEANE, Jackson - Private, Co. B. Born in Northampton, Co., NC. Enrolled 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Appointed Sergeant. Reduced 1 March 64. Deserted 16 July 64.
DOLBERRY, James H. - Private, Co. B. Born in Halifax Co., NC. Free before 19 April 61. Enrolled 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 19 year old 5'10" Farmer. Mustered in 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Detailed Nov 64 for guard duty at Brigade Headquarters. Detached 14 Jan 1866 as Teamster QM Dept, Freedman's Bureau, Wilmington, NC. Mustered out 31 Jan 67 at Raleigh, NC.
*EDWARDS, Jordan - Private, Co. F. Born in Northampton Co., NC, probably a slave of Jordan Edwards. Enlisted 30 March 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 28 year old Farmer. 5'5". Missing In Action after the Battle of Plymouth. Reported as being picked up by the U.S. Navy gunboats. Mustered 25 May 64 at City Point, VA. Sick 26 May 64 at City Point Hospital. Detached 14 June 65 at Wilmington, NC as a Teamster. Returned Feb 66 to the company. Detached Dec 66 at Roanoke Island, NC. Detailed Jan 67 as Company Cook. Discharged 11 Feb 1867 at Raleigh, NC.
ETHERIDGE, Wright - Drummer, Co. E. Born about 1846 in Bertie Co., NC. Enlisted 9 Sept 64 at Roanoke Island, NC, an 18 year old Farmer. 5' 4" Mustered 28 Sept 64 at New Bern, NC. Served in the Drum Corps. Absent sick 29 April 65. Mustered out 11 Feb 1867 at Raleigh, NC.
EVANS, Webb - Private, Co. D. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Married to Bettie. Enlisted 27 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 23 year old Farmer. Mustered 5 March 64 at Norfolk, VA. Died 5 Oct 1865 of Typhoid Fever at the US General Hospital, Wilmington, NC. Bettie Garrett applied 1890 for a pension.
FANNING, Frank - Private, Co. B. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Enlisted 8 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, an 18 year old Farmer. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Absent sick 18 Jan 65 at Bermuda, VA. Absent July 65 on detached service. Absent Sept 65 on detached service with QM Dept., Wilmington, NC. Absent Oct - Dec 66 at Fort Fisher, NC. Mustered out 31 Jan 67 at Raleigh, NC.
FLOOD, Washington - Musician, Drum Corps, Co. B. Born in Northampton Co., NC. Free before 19 April 61. Enlisted 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 19 year old Farmer. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA as Private. Appointed Corporal 1 Feb 64. Reduced to ranks 31 Aug 64. Appointed Musician 1 June 65. Confined 15 Jan 66 at Wilmington, NC. Mustered out 31 Jan 1867.
FOSTER, Frank - Private, Co. H. Born in Mathews Co., VA. Enlisted 29 July 64 at Norfolk, VA, a 27 year old 5'5" Laborer. Mustered 1 Aug 64 at Norfolk, VA. Mustered out 11 Feb 67 at Raleigh, NC. He gave a Deposition in Private John Ward's pension file, but he doesn't appear to have been at the battle.
FRANKLIN, John - Private, Co. B. Born in Hyde Co., NC. Enrolled 10 Dec 63 at Plymouth, NC.
FREEMAN, Miles - Private, Co. B. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Enlisted 22 Dec 63 at Plymouth, NC, a 21 year old Farmer. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Detached 5 Jan 65 as guard and teamster at the Brigade Commissary. Killed 20 July 1865 by an enlisted man of the 27th USCT in an encounter at the QM Wagon Train Post, Wilmington, NC. Died in the Post Hospital, Wilmington, NC.
GARRIS, Kindred - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Appointed Corporal 1 Feb 64. Reduced 1 May 65 by Special Order No. 10.
GATLING, Joseph - Private, Co. D. Born in Northampton, NC. Enrolled 16 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 11 March 1865.
GRANT, Hugh - Private, Co. B. Born in Northampton, NC. Enrolled 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Appointed Sergeant 1 Feb 64. Reduced 1 March 65.
GRANT, Solomon - Private, Co. B. Born in Northampton, NC. Enrolled 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC.
HAGGARD, John - Private, Co. D. Enrolled 24 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC.
HARMON, Henry - Private, Co. B. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Enlisted 30 Dec 63 at Plymouth, NC, a 21 year old Farmer. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Died 25 August 1865 of Typhoid Fever & Chronic Diarrhea at Regimental Hospital, Hilton, NC.
HARRIS, James - Corporal, Co. D. Born in Southampton Co., NC? Enrolled 16 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 40 year old 5' 10 1/2" Farmer. Mustered 5 March 64 at Norfolk, VA as Private. Absent May 65 on furlough. AWOL June 65. Returned July 65. Appointed Corporal 15 Dec 65. Mustered out 11 Feb 67 at Raleigh, NC.
HARROLD, Anderson - Corporal, Co. B. Enrolled 21 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 28 Year old 5' 5 1/2" Farmer. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA as Private. Appointed Corporal 1 Jan 65. Detached Oct - Dec 66 at Fort Fisher, NC. Mustered out 31 Jan 67 at Raleigh, NC. Died 10 Jan 1890 and buried in Edenton, NC. Widow Polly applied 13 Sept 1890 for a pension.
HARROLD, Nelson - Private, Co. B. Born in Hertford Co., NC. Enrolled 21 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 25 Year old 5'3" Farmer. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Detached service Oct 64 as Provost Guard, Brigade Headquarters. On detached service July 65 in QM Dept., Wilmington, NC. On detached service Nov 65 as Teamster in QM Dept., Fort Fisher, NC. Mustered out 31 Jan 67 at Raleigh, NC.
HARROLD, Simon - Private, Co. H. Born in Hertford Co., NC. Enrolled 16 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 35 Year old 5' 5 1/2" Farmer. Mustered 5 March 64 at Norfolk, VA.
HENRY, William - Corporal, Co. E. Enrolled 25 Dec 64 at Plymouth, NC. Mustered in as a Private. Promoted Corporal 1 March 1866.
HOGGARD, John - Private, Co. D. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Married to Delila. Enlisted 24 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 22 year old Farmer. Mustered 5 March 64 at Norfolk, VA. Minne ball wound to right hand 2 Oct 64 at Deep Bottom, VA. Admitted 18 Oct 64 to Summit House General Hospital, Philadelphia, PA where his right thumb was amputated. Transferred 27 Feb 65 to USA Hospital, Islington Lane, Philadelphia, PA. Transferred 29 Feb 65 to Beverly Hospital. Returned to duty 31 July 65. On duty as Orderly Jan 66. Hospital Nurse Feb - Dec 66. Mustered out 11 Feb 1867 at Raleigh, NC. Applied 13 July 1882 for Invalid Pension. Living in 1890 in Windsor, Bertie Co., NC.
HOLLIMAN, George - Private, Co. B. Born in Hertford Co., NC. Enrolled 17 July 64 at Plymouth, NC.
HOLLIWAY, Ira - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 10 Dec 63 at Plymouth, NC. Died 12 September 1865 of Typhoid Fever.
HORN, Henry - Private, Co. B. Mulatto. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Free before 19 April 61. Enlisted 16 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 19 year old Farmer. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Absent sick Oct 64. Detached June - Aug 65. Died 27 Sept 1865 of Typhoid Fever at Post Hospital, Wilmington, NC.
HUGHES, Albert - Private, Co. C. Born in Northampton Co., NC. Enrolled 16 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 30 year old 5'6" Farmer. Mustered 5 March 65 at Norfolk, VA. Absent Sept - Dec 66 on temporary duty with the Freedman's Bureau at Mt. Pleasant, SC. Mustered out 11 Feb 1867 at Raleigh, NC.
HUGHES, Amos - Private, Co. C. Born in Northampton Co., NC. Enrolled 16 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 21 year old 5' 6 1/2" Farmer. Mustered 5 March 65 at Norfolk, VA. Admitted 1 May 64 in the General Hospital, Norfolk, VA. Died 16 July 1864 of Consumption at Portsmouth, VA.
HUGHES, Arthur - Private, Co. C. Mulatto. Born in Northampton Co., NC, son of Jeb Hughes. Enrolled 16 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 22 year old 5'7" Farmer. Mustered 5 March 65 at Norfolk, VA. Died 12 Oct 1865 in Post Hospital, Wilmington, NC. Father applied 8 May 1891 for a pension.
HUGHES, Henry - Private, Co. C. Born in Northampton Co., NC. Enrolled 16 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 22 year old 5'4" Farmer. Mustered 5 March 65 at Norfolk, VA. Absent sick 8 April 65. Absent sick Oct 65. Mustered out 11 Feb 1867 at Raleigh, NC.
HUGHES, Hubbard - Private, Co. C. Mulatto. Born in Northampton Co., NC. Enrolled 16 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 22 year old 5'7" Farmer. Mustered 5 March 65 at Norfolk, VA. Mustered out 11 Feb 1867 at Raleigh, NC.
HUGHES, John - Private, Co. C. Born in Northampton Co., NC. Enrolled 16 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 20 year old 5'6" Farmer. Mustered 5 March 65 at Norfolk, VA. On detached service Sept 64 at Brigade Headquarters.Detail May 66 as Orderly at Post Headquarters. Appointed Co. Fifer Nov. 66. Mustered out 11 Feb 1867 at Raleigh, NC.
HYMEN, Andrew - Private, Co. D. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Enlisted 30 Dec 63 at Plymouth, NC, a 35 year old Farmer. Mustered 5 March 64 at Norfolk, VA. Absent sick 28 Sept 64 in USA General Hospital, Fort Monroe, VA. Discharged 12 June 65 at Fort Monroe, VA. Living in 1890 in Windsor, Bertie Co., NC.
IRVING, Pompey - Private, Co. E. Born in Northampton Co., NC. Enrolled 16 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC, an 18 year old 5'10" Farmer. Mustered 7 April 64 at Norfolk, VA. Arrested for being in a disgraceful raid outside the picket line at Wilson's Landing, VA. Deserted 10 Sept 64 from camp at Wilson's Landing, VA taking with him one canteen and one half of shelter tent.
JACOBS, James N. - Sergeant, Co. B. Enlisted 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Promoted to Sergeant 1 March 64.
JACOBS, Joseph - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC.
JACOBS, Nelson - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC.
JACOBS, Peter - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC.
JACOBS, Rhoden - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC.
JACOBS, William H. - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC.
JACOX, Henry - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC.
JOINER, Henry - Private, Co. B. Mulatto. Born about 1828 in Northampton Co., NC. Son of Melvina Deloatch. Married to Maria. Enrolled 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 36 year old 5'10" Farmer. Mustered in 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. On duty in Pioneer Corps May 64. Company Cook 4 May 65. Left on 30 day furlough on 17 July 65. Admitted 26 Oct 65 and died 7 Nov 1865 of Typhoid Fever at the Post Hospital, Wilmington, NC. Buried in Wilmington National Cemetery. Grave 1088. Headstone.
*JONES, Abram - Private, Co. A & G. Born in Putnam? Co., NC. Enlisted 14 Jan 64 at Washington, NC, a 25 year old 5'9" Farmer. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Appointed Corporal on 29 Feb 64. Reduced to the ranks 1 May 64. Detached 24 July 64 on Ambulance service at Point of Rocks, VA. On detached duty Sept 64 - Feb 65 on Reserve for Ambulance Train at Point of Rocks, VA. Rejoined Co. on 4 March 65. Detached 19 May 65 with Provost Guard at Wilmington, NC. Returned Sept 65. Mustered out 11 Feb 67 at Raleigh, NC. (Reportedly escaped capture during the Battle of Plymouth, NC. Reported as being picked up by the U.S. Navy gunboats. Needs further confirmation as his records don't appear that he was at the battle. Possibly two Abram Jones.)
JONES, Eli - Private, Co. E. Enrolled 25 Dec 63 at Plymouth, NC. Promoted Corporal 1 March 64. Promoted Sergeant 20 Sept 64. Reduced 1 Aug 65 for disobedience of orders.
*JONES, George - Private, Co. F. Born in Northampton Co., NC. Enrolled 26 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 27 year old Farmer. 5'6". Missing In Action after the Battle of Plymouth. Reported as being picked up by a U.S. Navy gunboat. Mustered in 25 May 64 at City Point, VA. Absent July - Oct 64 sick in hospital. Sick Jan 65 at Federal Point Hospital. Absent sick Feb 65 - April 65. Died 11 April 1865 of Rheumatism at the USA Colored Hospital, Wilmington, NC.
JOSEY, George - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC.
KITE, David W. - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC.
LAMMERSON, Nicholas - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Promoted Corporal 1 March 64. Reduced 1 Nov 64.
LESTER, Alfred - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 21 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC.
LESTER, Brosior - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC.
LESTER, Nilos - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 21 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC.
LEWIS, George - Sergeant, Co. E. Enrolled 25 Dec 63 at Plymouth, NC. Mustered in as Private. Promoted Corporal 1 July 64. Promoted Sergeant 1 July 65.
LEWIS, James - Sergeant, Co. B. Enlisted 29 Dec 63 at Plymouth, NC. Promoted from Corporal to Sergeant 1 Nov 64.
LEWIS, William - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 29 Dec 63 at Plymouth, NC.
*MARVIN, Hiram Leonard - Captain, Co. B. Born 6 Aug 1835 in NY, son of Hiram & Polly Marvin. Enlisted 10 Sept 61 in the 85th NY at Friendship, NY at age 26. Mustered in 28 Sept 61 as Private, Co. C. Promoted 9 April 62 to Sergeant Major. After S. B. Adams was promoted, Hiram was commissioned 31 July 63 as 2nd Lieutenant with rank from 2 May 63. Never mustered in the 85th as 2nd Lieut. Discharged 5 Oct 63 for promotion to 2nd Lieutenant, Co. D, 3rd NC Colored Infantry. Promoted to Captain by General Wild due to the death of Captain Daniel Foster. Began recruiting for the 3rd NC Colored Troops on 7 Nov 63. Served as Captain of Co. E & F as well. 3rd NC Colored Troops became the 37th USCT in Feb 64. Became Captain, Co. B. Captured 20 April 64 at Plymouth, NC. In 1894, Charlie Mosher, 85th NY, stated "The captain reduced himself to the ranks without a hint of a court-martial. It was Private Martin in a private's uniform. He did not wish to be known as an officer of colored troops." Paroled 25 Feb 65 from the prison at Goldsboro, NC. Arrived 5 March 65 at Annapolis, MD. Admitted 6 March 65 to the Officer's Hospital. Arrived at the camp of the 37th USCT on 10 March 65. Granted 30 day Leave of Absence on 13 March 65. He was examined on 18 April 65 by Dr. Roderick Stebbins of Friendship, NY. Dr. Stebbins reported to the Army that Hiram was unfit for duty for at least 60 days. Reported back to Camp Parole. Hiram felt that he was unfit for duty and tendered his resignation on 13 May 65 and was discharged 3 June 65 at Wilmington, NC. Married about 1866 to Rosaltha. Died 24 Oct 1901 and buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.
McDOWELL, William - Private, Co. E. Enrolled 15 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC.
McGLAWN, Preston - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC.
*McNARY, Oliver R. - Major. Born 1 Feb 1823 in North Strabane Twp, Washington Co., PA, the son of John & Jane (Hill) McNary. Married 16 Sept 1846 to Eleanor Grove. Recruiting officer and acting superintendent of Negro affairs at Plymouth, formerly the Quarter Master of the 103d PA Infantry. Captured at the Battle of Plymouth and identified himself as a member of the 103d PA and not USCT. Survived the war. Died 5 April 1895 in Leavenworth, Kansas. Buried in Oak Spring Cemetery, Canonsburg, Washington Co., PA. Headstone
MILLER, David - Private, Co. D. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Enlisted 1 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 19 year old Farmer. Mustered 5 March 64 at Norfolk, VA. Absent sick 19 April 65. Died 19 May 1865 of Typhoid Fever at US General Hospital, Raleigh, NC.
*MILLER, Jackson - Private, Co. F. Born in Bertie Co., NC, son of Hattie Miller. Enrolled 14 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 27 year old Farmer. 5'8". Escaped during the Battle of Plymouth. Reported as being picked up by the U.S.S. Miami after three days in the swamps. Sick May 65 in the Balfour Hospital, Portsmouth, VA. Detached July 65. Sick Oct - Nov 65. Detached May - Oct 66 to the Freedman’s Bureau, Roanoke Island, NC. Detached Nov 66 at Raleigh, NC. Detached Dec 66 at Roanoke Island, NC. Discharged 11 Feb 67 at Raleigh, NC. Applied 15 Oct 1889 for a pension #734368/874594. Living in Plymouth, NC in 1890. Died 29 October 1897. Widow Selecta applied 3 Dec 1897 for a pension #666869/459921. Selector died 9 Nov 1918 at Plymouth, NC.
*MILLER, Madison - Private, Co. E. Born in Bertie Co., NC, son of Harriet. Enrolled 14 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 23 year old Farmer. 5’10½”. Detailed March - April 64 as Company Cook. Escaped during the Battle of Plymouth. Mustered 5 March 64 at Norfolk, VA. Arrested 9 Sept 64 at Wilson’s Landing, VA for being in a raid outside of Union lines. Wounded in Action 29 Sept 64 at Deep Bottom, VA. Admitted 29 Sept 64 - Oct 65 in the hospital at Norfolk, VA. Assigned Nov - Dec 65 as Company Cook. Court Martial 18 May 1866 at Smithfield, NC - On 9 Feb 66 at Ft. Fisher, NC, he did forcibly release a prisoner who was tied up to a gun carriage. He refused an officer’s order to disperse, but cut the man down and told him to “light out.” Guilty. Sentenced to confinement for 5 years and forfeit all pay. Confined Jan - 13 Feb 66 at Fort Caswell, Wilmington, NC. Received 6 July 66 at Fort Macon, NC. On 28 Feb 1867 War Dept. SO#104 his sentence was remitted. To be released on a Dishonorable Discharged at Fort Macon and furnished transportation to his home (RG153#OO1883). Also listed as being discharged 11 Feb 67 at Raleigh, NC. Applied 24 Aug 1885 for a pension #547770/856147 Indiana. Mother Harriet applied 23 Jan 1886 for a pension #334548/blank NC. Widow Henrietta applied 11 March 1893 for a pension #572607/blank NC.
MILLER, Nelson - Regimental Commissary Sergeant. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Enlisted 11 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 23 year old Farmer. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA as Corporal, Co. B. Appointed Sergeant 1 Nov 64 and 1st Sergeant 1 July 65. Appointed 1 May 66 to Regimental Commissary Sergeant at Headquarters, Smithville, NC. Detached to Fort Fisher, NC. In arrest June 66 due to charge of drunkenness on 15 June. Confined at Fort Caswell, NC. Reduced to the ranks by sentence of Court Martial and assigned to Co. B. Returned to duty 13 Jan 67 without further trial. Mustered out 11 Feb 67 at Raleigh, NC.
MILLER, Silas - Private, Co. B. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Enlisted 11 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 26 year old Farmer. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Arrested 26 May 64 and captive at City Point, VA. Absent sick Jan 65. Left at Bermuda, VA. Absent June 65 on detached service. Absent Sept 65 on detached service with QM Department, Wilmington, NC. Mustered out 31 Jan 67 at Raleigh, NC.
MILLS, Harold - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 21 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC.
MILTON, Richard - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 29 Dec 63 at Plymouth, NC.
NELSON, Charles - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 3 Dec 63 at Plymouth, NC. Appointed Sergeant 1 Feb 64. Reduced 31 Oct 64. Transferred 1 March 65.
NEWSOME, Edward - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC.
NEWSOME, Ephraim - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC.
NEWSOME, Henry - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 2 July 1865 in the Hospital at Baltimore, MD.
NEWSOME, Martin Van Buren - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC.
NEWSOME, Thomas - Private, Co. B. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Enlisted 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, an 18 year old Farmer. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Died 25 Sept 1865 of Typhoid Fever at the Post Hospital, Wilmington, NC.
NEWSOME, Wright - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC.
ODEM, Turner - Corporal, Co. E. Enrolled 16 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC. Mustered in as Private. Promoted to Corporal 1 March 64.
ODEM, Simon - Private, Co. E. Enrolled 16 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC. Mustered in as Private. Promoted to Corporal 1 March 64. Reduced to the ranks.
PERRY, Andrew - Sergeant, Co. B. Enlisted 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Promoted to Sergeant 1 March 64.
PERRY, Harry D. - Private, Co. B. Enlisted 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC.
PERRY, March - Corporal, Co. B. Enlisted 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Mustered in as Private. Promoted 1 March 64 to Corporal.
PERRY, Turner - Private, Co. A. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Enlisted 16 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 25 year old Farmer. Mustered 5 March 64 at Norfolk, VA. Detached 15 Jan 65 with the Division Pioneer Corps. Mustered out 11 Feb 67 at Raleigh, NC.
POOLE, Abram - Private, Co. D. Enrolled 16 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC.
PRUDEN, Jerry - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 21 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC.
PRUDEN, Ransom - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 21 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC.
PRUDEN, Virgil - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 21 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC.
*REDDICK, Anderson - Private. Killed during the Battle of Plymouth.
RENFREW, Berry C. - Private, Co. E. Enrolled 16 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC. Deserted 19 March 65.
ROLACK, Lewis - Private, Co. B. Enlisted 8 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, an 18 year old Farmer. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Mustered out 31 Jan 67 at Raleigh, NC. Living in Bertie Co., NC in 1890. Also born as ROULHAC.
RUFFIN, Joseph - Private, Co. A. Mulatto. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Alias of Joseph Smallwood. Enlisted 22 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 21 year old Farmer. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Left mortally wounded 30 Sept 64 on the battlefield of Fort Harrison, VA. Probably died from wounds. Widow Lucy living in Bertie Co., NC in 1890.
*RUFFIN, Peter - Private. Killed during the Battle of Plymouth, NC.
SCULL, Aaron - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 21 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Appointed Sergeant 1 Jan 65. Reduced 1 May 65.
SESSOMS, Nathan - Private, Co. A. Enlisted 16 Feb 64. Mustered out 11 Feb 1867. Living in Colerain, Bertie Co., NC in 1890.
SHARP, Edward - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 21 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC.
SHARP, Benjamin - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 21 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 8 November 1864 in Base Hospital, Point of Rocks, VA.
SHARP, John - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 21 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC.
SHARP, Joseph - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 21 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC.
SHARP, Moses - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 21 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 17 Oct 1865.
SHARP, Preston - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 21 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC.
SHARP, Wright - Corporal, Co. B. Enrolled 21 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Mustered in as Private. Appointed Corporal 1 Feb 64.
SILVER, Thomas - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 10 Dec 63 at Plymouth, NC.
SIMMONS, Daniel - Private, Co. E. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Enlisted 23 Feb 64 at Roanoke Island, NC, a 27 year old Farmer. Mustered 7 April 64 at Norfolk, VA. Sick July 64 in the hospital at Point of Rocks, VA. Sick 3 Jan 65 in camp at Chaffin's Farm, VA. Transferred to the hospital. Discharged 25 Nov 65 on Disability at Wilmington, NC.
SMITH, Isaac - Private, Co. E. Enrolled 25 Dec 63 at Plymouth, NC. Died 22 July 1865.
SMITH, Jacob - Private, Co. D. Enrolled 16 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC. Deserted from Company at Fort Caswell 23 Dec 65.
*SMITH, James - Private, Co. H. Deposition in Private John Ward's pension file. Survived the battle.
SMITH, John J. - Corporal, Co. B. Quarteroon. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Free before 19 April 61. Enlisted 8 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC at age 18. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Appointed Sergeant 31 Jan 64. Reduced to the ranks 29 Feb 64. Absent 7 Sept - Oct 64 as Provost Guard at Brigade Headquarters. Absent sick Jan 65. Left at Bermuda, VA. Appointed Corporal 1 May 65. Absent Sept 65 at Post QM. Deserted 15 April 66 from Fort Fisher, NC. Charge of Desertion dropped in 1912.
SMITH, Neptune - Private, Co. D. Enrolled 16 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 29 June 1865.
SMITH, Preston - Private, Co. D. Enrolled 16 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC. Deserted 22 Aug 64.
SMITH, Richard - Private, Co. D. Enrolled 16 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC.
SMITH, Stephen - Private, Co. D. Enrolled 16 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC. Deserted from Fort Caswell 23 Dec 65.
SMITH, Turner - Corporal, Co. E. Mulatto. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Free before 19 April 61. Enlisted 6 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 20 year old Farmer. Mustered in 5 March 64 at Norfolk, VA. Appointed Corporal to date 1 March 64. Received a shell wound to right thigh. Reduced to ranks 1 July 64. Deserted 12 July 64 from camp near Point of Rocks, VA. Returned 3 Aug 64. Arrested due to being part of a "disgraceful" raid outside the picket line 9 Sept 64 at Wilson's Landing, VA. Detailed Sept 66 as Boatman. Detailed 23 Oct 66 at Rockville, SC. Mustered out 11 Feb 67 at Raleigh, NC. Living in Bertie Co., NC in 1890.
*SMITHWICK (SMIDDICK), William - Private, Co. F. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Enrolled 24 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 26 year old Farmer. 5'6". Missing In Action after the Battle of Plymouth, NC. Reported as being picked up by the U.S. Navy gunboats. Mustered 24 May 64 at City Point, VA. Detailed 26 May - Oct 64 to the Medical Dept. at City Point Gen. Hospital. Detailed Dec 64 as a Nurse at the USA Base Hospital, Point of Rocks, VA. Relieved 5 Feb 65 from Point of Rocks hospital and returned to the Regiment. Detached 14 June - Dec 65 as a Nurse & Attendant at the Wilmington Post Hospital, NC. Sick 3 Jan 66 at the Wilmington Post Hospital. Request on 8 June 66 at the Post at Fort Hatteras, NC for a 30 day furlough to visit family in Bertie Co. Discharged 11 Feb 1867 at Raleigh, NC. Applied 26 Aug 1890 for a pension #926164/963471. Married 25 Sept 1904, at age 69 from Windsor, to Deby Chance, age 45, at St. Pauls Church Bertie Co., NC. Died 11 June 1909. Widow Deby applied 28 July 1909 for a pension #924731/856259. Also listed as SMITTICK.
*SMITTICK (GILLIAM), David - Private, Co F. Born in Windsor, Bertie Co., NC. Enrolled 3 Feb 64 under the name David Smittick at Plymouth, NC, a 19 year old Farmer. 5'8". Missing In Action after the Battle of Plymouth, NC. Reported as being picked up by the U.S. Navy gunboats. Mustered in 24 May 64 at Norfolk, VA. Sick in the hospital during July 64. Absent sick 29 Sept 64. Detailed as a Nurse Nov 64 at the Base Hospital. Detached Sept - Nov 65. Sick 1 Dec 65 at the Post Hospital, Wilmington, NC. Detached Dec 65 at Wilmington, NC. Absent sick March 66 at the Post Hospital, Wilmington, NC. Detached 19 April 66. Detached May - Oct 66 to the Freedman's Bureau, Roanoke Island, NC. Detached Dec 66 at Roanoke Island. Discharged 11 Feb 67 at Raleigh, NC. Applied 1 Sept 1890 for a pension #904920 NC - Rejected. Also listed as SMITHWICK.
STANCEL, Simon - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 29 Dec 63 at Plymouth, NC. Died 11 October 1865 at Post Hospital, Wilmington, NC. Widow Chaney applied for a pension.
SPENCER, Frank - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 10 Dec 63 at Plymouth, NC.
STEVENSON, Edward - Private, Co. B. Mulatto. Born a Slave in Windsor, NC. Owned by Billy Ward, but later owned by Charles Stevenson. Enlisted 6 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, an 18 year old Farmer. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Absent July 65 on detached service. Absent Sept 65 on duty with QM Dept. On duty Oct 66 with boat crew. On boat crew Nov 66 at Post of Caswell. Dec 66 on boat crew. Mustered out 31 Jan 67 at Raleigh, NC.
STEVENSON, Robert - Private, Co. C. Enrolled 10 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC.
SUGGS, Simon - Corporal, Co. B. Enrolled 19 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Mustered in as Private. Appointed Corporal 1 Jan 65.
SWINSON, Lewis - Enrolled 9 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC.
SWINSON, William Thomas - 1st Sergeant, Co. B. Enlisted 9 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Appointed Corporal 1 May 65. Promoted to Sergeant 1 July 65 and 1st Sergeant on 1 April 1866.
TAYLOR, John - Private, Co. D. Enrolled 26 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC.
TAYLOR, Richard - Private, Co. E. Enrolled 21 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC. Died 10 September 1865.
TAYLOR, Spencer - Private, Co. E. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Enlisted 27 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 20 year old Farmer. Mustered 5 March 64 at Norfolk, VA. Died 19 March 1864 Of Typhoid Pneumonia at Entrenched Camp, Norfolk, VA. Widow Margaret living in Powellsville, Bertie Co., NC in 1890.
TAYLOR, Thomas - Private, Co. E. Enrolled 20 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC.
THOMAS, Henry - Private, Co. B. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Enlisted 6 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 21 year old Farmer. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Absent sick Jan 65. Left at Bermuda, VA. Absent 18 July 65 on detached service. On duty Sept 66 in hospital. Oct - Dec 66 on detached service at Fort Fisher, NC. Mustered out 31 Jan 67 at Raleigh, NC.
TODD, Slade - Private, Co. B. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Married to Mary J. Enlisted 16 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 32 year old Farmer. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Absent 8 May 65 on detached service at Division Headquarters. Absent 17 July 65 on 30 day furlough. Absent Sept - Nov 65 on duty in the QM Dept., Wilmington, NC. Absent Dec 65 - Jan 66 in the Commissary Dept., Wilmington, NC. Absent June - Sept 66 on boat crew. Died 8 Oct 66 of Typhoid Fever while serving in the QM Dept. bakery, Smithville, NC. Widow Mary J. applied Oct 1866 for a pension.
TURNER, Francis - Private, Co. F. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Enlisted 28 Feb 64 at Roanoke Island, NC, a 22 year old Farmer. Mustered 25 May 64 at City Point, VA. Detailed 7 Aug 64 as Brigade Provost Guard. Furlough for 30 days in Sept 65 to visit family on Roanoke Island, NC. Absent May - Oct 66 on detached service at Roanoke Island, NC with Capt. Alex Goslin, Freedman's Bureau Agent. Mustered out 11 Feb 67 at Raleigh, NC.
*TURNER, Moses - Sergeant, Co. F. Born in Hanover Co., NC, son of Betsey Turner. Enlisted 1 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 28 year old Machinist. 5'6". Missing In Action after the Battle of Plymouth. Reported as being picked up by the U.S. Navy gunboats. Mustered in 25 May 64 at Norfolk, VA as a Private. Promoted 1 March 65 to Corporal. Left 17 May 65 on Furlough. Promoted 1 June 65 to Sergeant. Detached 18 Dec 66 to Roanoke Island, NC. Discharged 11 Feb 67 at Raleigh, NC. Applied 18 Feb 1885 for a pension #532783/blank. Died 19 September 1886. Mother Betsey applied 21 Oct 86 for a pension #346068/blank NC.
VAUGHEN, John - Private, Co. B. Enrolled 17 Jan 64 at Plymouth, NC. Discharged 21 Feb 65 on Surgeon's Certificate of Disability.
WALKER, James - Corporal, Co. E. Enrolled 16 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC. Mustered in as Private. Promoted to Corporal 1 March 64.
*WARD, John - Private, Co. F. Born 4 March 1840 in Windsor, Bertie Co., NC. Enrolled 11 Dec 63 at Plymouth, NC, a 23 year old Farmer. 5'10". Assisted Capt. Marvin in recruiting. Participated in the Battle of Plymouth. Wounded in the head by a shell fragment and fell on the tongue of an artillery caisson injuring his ribs when he fell. He was also wounded by a musket ball in his left arm. He was wounded in the vicinity of the gun emplacement next to Harriet Toodles house on the right of the line. He "played dead" until dark when he made his way to the swamp and escaped making his way to Washington, NC. Joined back up with the 37th USCT at Norfolk, VA. Mustered 31 May 64 at Norfolk, VA. Detached Jul & Aug 65 at Wilmington, NC as a mounted patrol. Absent sick Sept. & Oct 65 at Wilmington. Detached 1 Dec 1866 to Roanoke Island, NC. Discharged 11 Feb 1867 at Raleigh, NC. Married about 1870 to Louisa Owen. Applied 13 May 1873 for a pension #183757/554222. Pension exam doctor stated there was a scar on head and signs of an old fracture. Admitted 18 March 1924 to the Southern Branch, National Soldiers Home, Hampton, VA with a residence of Washington, DC. Died 9 Feb 1925 of Paralysis at Crawford Township, Currituck Co., NC.
WATFORD, Alexander - Sergeant, Co. F. Born in Windsor, Bertie Co., NC. Married to Mary James. Enlisted 22 Dec 63 at Hampton, VA, a 27 year old Wheelwright. Mustered 23 Dec 63 at Fort Monroe, VA as Private. Appointed 1 May 64 to Sergeant. Died 7 July 1864 of Small Pox at the US Depot Hospital, Point of Rocks, VA. Buried in City Point National Cemetery. Widow Mary applied 4 Jan 1881 for a pension.
WESTON, Henry - Private, Co. C. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Enlisted 30 Dec 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 24 year old Farmer. Mustered 30 Jan 64 at Norfolk, VA. Absent sick Sept - Oct 65. Absent Nov 65 in the hospital. On duty Dec 65 as an Orderly. Absent Jan 66 on furlough. On duty Feb & March 66 as Orderly. Mustered out 11 Feb 67 at Raleigh, NC. Also born as WESTERN.
WHITE, Bryant - Private, Co. E. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Enlisted 23 Feb 64 at Roanoke Island, NC, a 31 year old Farmer. Mustered 7 April 64 at Norfolk, VA. Died 16 Oct 1865 of Intermittent Fever at Post Hospital, Wilmington, NC.
WHITFIELD, Arnold - Private, Co. C. Enrolled 10 Dec 63 at Plymouth, NC.
WHITNEY, Nathan - Sergeant, Co. B. Enlisted 10 Dec 63 at Plymouth, NC. Promoted from Corporal to Sergeant 1 May 1866.
WIGGINS, John T. - Private, Co. D. Mulatto. Born at Northampton Co., NC. Enrolled 14 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC, a 20 year old 5'10" Farmer. Mustered in 5 March 64 at Norfolk, VA. Absent sick in the hospital 23 Dec 64. Detached 11 June 65 to go to Wilmington, NC and guard town. Returned 8 Feb 66. Detached Oct 66 to regimental bakery after the death of Pvt. Slade Todd. Mustered out 11 Feb 67 at Raleigh, NC.
YEARLEY, Andrew - Private, Co. E. Enlisted 16 Feb 64 at Plymouth, NC. Sentenced 20 Nov 64 by General Court Martial to one year's confinement at Rip Raps, Hampton Roads, VA.