The Roster of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865

The Roster of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865

Author: Janet Hewett

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 520

ISBN-13:

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The first volume of this set contains an excellent "Introduction" and a "Suggestions on Identifying Confederate Soldiers and Finding their Traces" by Robert K. Kirk.


North Carolina Troops, 1861-1865: Artillery

North Carolina Troops, 1861-1865: Artillery

Author: Weymouth T. Jordan (Jr.)

Publisher: North Carolina Division of Archives & History

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13:

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Acclaimed as "the finest state roster ever published" and a "magnificent achievement," North Carolina Troops is an invaluable resource for scholars, local historians, genealogists, and Civil War enthusiasts. Each indexed volume contains unit histories and the names and service records of approximately 7,000 North Carolinians who served in the Civil War.


The 36th Infantry United States Colored Troops in the Civil War

The 36th Infantry United States Colored Troops in the Civil War

Author: James K. Bryant, II

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2014-01-02

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 0786490209

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During the Civil War, African American war correspondent Thomas Morris Chester was so inspired by the men of the 36th United States Colored Troops that he declared the group to be "a model regiment." Composed primarily of former slaves recruited from Union-occupied areas of eastern North Carolina and southeastern Virginia, the 36th USCT participated in large-scale expeditions to liberate slaves, guarded Confederate prisoners at major POW camps, served in the trenches before Petersburg and Richmond, and stood as one of the first units to enter the abandoned Confederate capital on April 3, 1865. This volume, which includes a complete regimental roster, explores the background of these former slaves and their families, examines their initial recruitment and chronicles their military contributions throughout the war. More than a unit history, the story of the 36th USCT offers a vivid portrait of the challenging transition from slavery to freedom.