Aug 25, 2021 | Confederate affiliation, Gaston, Lincoln
Submitted by Michael Stroupe; written and transcribed by Cheri Todd Molter Frederick Washington Dellinger, commonly called “Wash,” was born on Oct. 28, 1834, in the Cherryville area of Gaston County. His name was also spelled “Fredrick” and “Fred” in some records....
Aug 17, 2021 | Confederate affiliation, Gaston, Lincoln
Submitted by Michael Stroupe; written and transcribed by Cheri Todd Molter Frederick Washington Dellinger, commonly called “Wash,” was born on Oct. 28, 1834, in the Cherryville area of Gaston County. His name was also spelled “Fredrick” and “Fred” in some records....
Dec 16, 2019 | Confederate affiliation, Gaston, Lincoln, Reconstruction
SUBMITTED BY Mike Stroupe; Written by Cheri Todd Molter Samuel Spake was born June 23, 1821 in Lincoln County, North Carolina. He married Harriet R. Dellinger, daughter of Peter Dellinger and Margaret Haines Dellinger, around 1842. According to the 1850 Census, Samuel...
Jun 19, 2019 | Confederate affiliation, Gaston
Submitted by Sid Stroupe and Mike Stroupe; Edited and vetted by Cheri Todd Molter Private William M. Stroup was residing in Gaston County, NC at time of his enlistment into Company H of the 37th Infantry (North Carolina). He was conscripted in the CSA for a period of...
Jun 3, 2019 | Confederate affiliation, Gaston
Submitted by Sid Stroupe and Mike Stroupe; Edited and vetted by Cheri Todd Molter Wesley, Robert, Jesse, and William M. Stroup were brothers who all fought during the Civil War. Their father was Jesse Isaac Stroup Sr of Lincoln County, North Carolina.On March 25,...
Mar 12, 2019 | Confederate affiliation, Gaston
Submitted by Sid Stroupe and Mike Stroupe; Edited and vetted by Cheri Todd Molter At the age of 31, on July 4, 1862, Philip R. Stroup enlisted in the Confederate Army at Lincolnton, Lincoln County. He was a Private in Company G of the 57th Infantry Regiment (North...
