Daniels, Leroy R. (where they shot so many holes in his purple blanket that he eventually threw it up into the branches of a tree) and finally Spotsylvania. As best as I can tell, by his units final defense of the apex of the Salient, they were reduced by over 75% of original strength and he was the last surviving officer. They were overrun
Corp. 51st NC, Co. F
Enlisted at Nichols Depot, South Carolina, May 1, 1862, for the war. Mustered in as Private. Promoted to Corporal on February 29, 1864. Present and accounted for until captured at Cold Harbor, Virginia, June 1, 1864. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, June 11, 1864. Transferred to Elmira, New York, July 12, 1864. Paroled at Elmira on March 10, 1865. Received at Boulware's Wharf, James River, Virginia, March 15, 1865, for exchange. Â Davis, Alpheus
2nd NC Inf Co. G
He actually served in Co. G, 2nd Battalion N.C. Infantry: Private: Resided in Davidson County (NC) and enlisted in Forsyth County (NC) at age 18, January 1, 1864 for the war. . captured July 10, 1864 at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Confined at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, DC, and transferred to Elmira, New York, July 23-25, 1864. Died at Elmira, November 26, 1864 of "chronic diarrhoea."(N.C. Troops 1861-1865, Vol. III, p. 322)
Information submitted by Richard Simmons. Â Deana (Deans), Dempsey
7th NC, Co E (formerly 2nd NC Co E)
His name is actually Deans, Dempsey: Private, born in Nash County (NC) where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Wilson County (NC) at age 25, May 25, 1861 for the war. . Captured at Wilderness, Virginia May 5, 1864, and confined at Point Lookout, Maryland until transferred to Elmira, New York, July 22, 1864. Died at Elmira on January 13, 1865 of "variola." (N.C. Troops 1861-1865, Vol. IV, p. 455)
Information provided by Richard Barnes. Â DeFreese, Joseph
Jeff Davis Artillery
My gggrandfather was in the Alabama division of the Jeff Davis Artillery. He was captured in May of 1864 at either Spotsylvania and Wilderness Battles. He was first taken to Point Lookout and then transferred to Elmira Prison. He was later exchanged for Union prisoners. From what we can determine, he was sent to Fort Morgan or Fort Monroe in Virginia where he died November 4, 1864 (not sure of this date).
Information provided by Judy Muscato. Â Dehart, Henry C.
Pvt Co H 51st Va Inf. Regt.· POW Frederick, Md. 7/10/64 · Old Capitol Prison 7/17/64 to Elmira 7/25/64 · Elmira Prison roll remarks: volunteered 3/20/62 to avoid conscription; desires to go to Indiana where he has relatives residing; exchanged at Elmira 3/2/65; Chimborazo 3/10/65 chronic diarrhea.   Dempsey, John Allen
Col D 48th Virginia Infantry
John Dempsey enrolled for active service May, 18, 1861 at Marion, Smyth County, Virginia to serve one year. He was captured May 12, 1864 at Spottsylvania Court House Battle, Virginia and arrived at Prisoners of War Camp at Point Lookout. He was there until July 30, 1864 and then transferred to Elmira, New York where he was held until May 15, 1865. His name appears on the Roll of Prisoners of War at the Headquarters Prison Camp, Elmira, New York dated January 31, 1865 as desirous of taking the oath of allegiance to the United States.
Information provided by Shirley Gentes. Â Denmark, Malachi H.
Wounded by a gunshot in the right shoulder in the Battle of the Wheatfield, July 2, 1863 at Gettysburg. He was captured and sent, first to Point Lookout, and then to Elmira.
Information provided by Steven Denmark. Â Deviney, Robert
Co. G, 12th NC Inf
My great grandfather, Robert Deviney was a resident of Cleveland Co., NC, a farmer and father of four small children when he enlisted at age 28 in Wake Co., NC. He was posted to Co. G, 12th NC Infantry. Relatives told me that he died at Elmira on 2 Dec 1864. Robert's father, Jenkins Deviney, was one of six sons of Robert Black Deviney of Rutherford Co., NC. Each of Robert's six sons had at least one boy that fought in NC units. My great grandfather was one of three (possibly four) of his grandsons that died during the war. The cemetery pictures indicate headstones mark the gravesites today, leading me to hope that a marker may exist for Robert Deviney. I would be willing to pay any reasonable charge to confirm this information on Robert's death, and to get a picture of his headstone. If someone is willing to do this, I would be grateful if you would put me in touch with them.
Submitted by Bob DeViney
Douglass, James E.
Pvt. 51st NC, Co. F
Born in Robeson County where he resided as a laborer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 18, March 10, 1862. Present or accounted for until captured at Cold Harbor, Virginia, June 1, 1864. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, June 11, 1864. Transferred to Elmira, New York, July 12, 1864. Released at Elmira on July 3, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.
Duke, Elisha
Company A, 13th Regiment, Georgia Infantry. Iron Cross
Moved from Houston Co. to Worth County in 1906, and to Colquitt County in Nov. of 1913. Received pension in Worth Co.1906 to 1913. Buried in Live Oak Cemetery, Colquitt City, Ga. Birth date is shown in some records as 1837 vice 1835. CSA records from National Archives, Microcopy #266, roll 277 · May 5, 1862---Enlisted in CSA · Jan 19, 1863---CSA Gen Hosp, Charlottesville, Va---Pneumonia · Feb 10,1863---Back to Duty · May 16, 1863---Gen Hosp #9, Richmond, Va---transferred to Chimborazo #2 · May 16, 1863---Chimborazo Hosp #2, Richmond, Va---Debility · May 18, 1863---transferred to CSA Gen Hosp, Danville, Va--Dysentery · July 15, 1863---Furloughed · May 20, 1864---Captured at Spotsylvania · May 23 1864---Arrived at Belle Plains, Va. · July 3, 1864---transferred to Elmira, N. Y. · Mar 2, 1865---Paroled at Elmira, N. Y. · Mar 2, 1865---Admitted Jackson Hosp, Richmond, Va. · Mar 8, 1865---Furloughed for 3 days · Mar 9, 1865---Gen Hosp Camp Winder, Richmond, Va 1906---Elisha and Sarah apparently moved to Worth County, and lived there until Nov. 1913, when they moved to Colquitt. He drew a CSA pension while in Worth City and had a pension of $60 per annum until his death on Oct. 17,1915. Sarah was still living at that time and applied for a pension on 10/27/1916 in Colquitt City.  Dunlap, Robert Bailey
Pvt 52nd Va Inf Co A· 7/16/61 Staunton B. Augusta Co. 9/3/39. · Farmer, age 25, Burkes Mill Dist., Augusta Co. 1860 census. · Present 11/61-4/62. · Reenlisted. 5/1/62. WIA (hip) Port Republic 6/9/62. · Ab. wounded through 8/31/63. WIA (middle of clavicle) and cap. Bethesda Ch. · 5/30/64. Admitted to 1st Div., 5th Army Corps, Army of Potomac Hospital near Hanover Junction. Sent to Old Capitol Prison, Washington. · Transfer. to Elmira. Exchanged Savannah, Ga. 11/15/64. · Paroled Staunton 5/16/65. · Age 32, 6', dark complexion, black hair, black eyes. Dr. Hunter McGuirere moved mini ball from bladder 1874. Farmer, North River Dist., Augusta Co. 1885. Died near Lone Fountain, Augusta Co. 12/19/34. Buried Green Hill Cemetery Â
