Jul 19, 2022 | Chowan, Confederate affiliation, Reconstruction
Written by Darren Perry; Edited and vetted by Cheri Todd Molter and Kobe M. Brown My great-great-grandfather, Anderson S. Ward, was orphaned at a young age and was raised by his grandparents. At the age of twelve, he was deeded a small 69-acre farm located in northern...
Jul 7, 2022 | Cumberland, Reconstruction, Union affiliation
WRITTEN by Leisa Greathouse; Edited and vetted by Cheri Todd Molter and Kobe M. Brown Lewis Levy (1820-1899 pronounced Lee-vee) was an unwavering Unionist, property-owner, and businessman. Levy’s mother was considered a great cook: She prepared a meal for Lafayette...
Jun 13, 2022 | Ashe, Confederate affiliation, Union affiliation
Submitter: Earl Sluder; edited by Cheri Todd Molter; vetted by Mark Sisk On Nov. 17, 1863, Felix Sluder enlisted in the Confederate Army and served in Company L of the 58th North Carolina. A few days later, on November 25th, he was captured at the Battle of Missionary...
May 17, 2022 | Antebellum era, Cumberland, Union affiliation
Written by Laurie Jones; Edited and vetted by Cheri Todd Molter Located at 1507 Morganton Rd. in Fayetteville, Fair Oaks is a large, two-story frame house with Greek Revival elements that was built in 1858. Its construction and design are attributed to brothers...
