John M. Hunter: A Farmer, Husband, Father, and Soldier

Nov 15, 2023 | Antebellum era, Confederate affiliation, Moore

Submitted by Dr. Alvin Hunter Hartness; Researched and written by Cheri Todd Molter and Kobe Brown By the time the war began, John M. Hunter of Lee County, North Carolina, was a married man who made his living as a farmer and a blacksmith. On May 22, 1860, John...

A Farmer, Soldier, Husband, Father, and Minister: The Story of Edward W. Wooten

Jun 21, 2023 | Antebellum era, Columbus, Confederate affiliation, Lenoir, Reconstruction

Submitted by Patricia Wooten Loyer; vetted and edited by Cheri Todd Molter and Kobe Brown Edward W. Wooten was born on August 19, 1838, in Columbus County, North Carolina, to Richard Lafayette Wooten and Eliza Jane Wooten. Edward was a twin, and his brother ‘s name...

“[S]ince we have been marching I think that I have Marched over 1000 miles”: Oliver White’s Oct. 13, 1862 Letter to His Brother, Murdock White

Jun 20, 2023 | Confederate affiliation, Sampson

Submitted by Sandra White Hinton: Letter Transcribed by Sandra White Hinton and Cheri Todd Molter; Content notes written by Cheri Todd Molter Original Transcription Northern Virginia Oct. 13, 1862 M. White Bro. it has been some time since I wrote to you, or heard from...

A Letter from Oliver White to His Brother, Murdock White, dated October 22, 1863

Jun 9, 2023 | Confederate affiliation, Sampson

Submitted by Sandra White Hinton: Letter Transcribed by Cheri Todd Molter & Sandra White Hinton; Edited by Cheri Todd Molter Original Transcription:      Near Brandy Station So. side Rappahannock Riv[er] Oct. 22nd, 1863. Murdock White. Dear Bro, I Reckon you think...

Lal White’s Letter to His Brother, Murdock White, dated February 10, 1864

May 12, 2023 | Confederate affiliation, Sampson

Submitted by Sandra White Hinton: Letter Transcribed by Sandra White Hinton & Cheri Todd Molter; Edited by Cheri Todd Molter       A.N.V. Co. ‘A’ 30th NC Troops February the 10th 1864 Murdock: Dear brother: I am very happy indeed to be able to write you on the...

“be sure and plant enough for I am afraid Starvation will come upon us yet”: Oliver White’s Letter to His Brother, James, Dated March 20, 1863

Apr 3, 2023 | Confederate affiliation, Sampson

Submitted by Sandra White Hinton: Letter Transcribed by Sandra White Hinton and Cheri Todd Molter Original Transcription:   Pocotaligo                                                  Pocotaligo So. Ca. March 20th 1863 James White Jr. Dear Bro, I Recd. your...