Faces Of the Sixth- Private Anderson G. Gibbons





The following photographs and information are original members of the "Bloody Sixth". I am honored to include their stories and images here. If you would like to share a story or photo about your 6th NCST ancestor, please leave a comment and I will be in touch.


Private Anderson G. Gibbons 
Company G
6th North Carolina State Troops

Private Anderson G. Gibbons
Source: Photo provided by descendant Gary Gibbons


Prior Occupation: Farmer

Enlisted: May 29, 1861, for the war.

Where: Mecklenburg County

Age at enlistment: 22

Wounded: South Mountain, Maryland, September 14, 1862.

Born in Davidson County and resided in Rowan County, he was present or accounted for until paroled at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865. Took the Oath of Allegiance at Salisbury on June 3, 1865.




Source Notes:

 1) Jordon, "North Carolina Troops, 1861-1865"

 
Additional information or photos would be welcomed to complete
the record of this honorable soldier. 


Private William Thaddeus Redmond- Company C





The following photographs and information are original members of the "Bloody Sixth". I am honored to include their stories and images here. If you would like to share a story or photo about your 6th NCST ancestor, please leave a comment and I will be in touch.



Private William Thaddeus Redmond
Company C
 Sixth North Carolina State Troops



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 William  Thaddeus (Thad) Redmond fought with Company "C" of the 6th North Carolina Troops. According to family lore, he was wounded in the right arm while carrying the colors. This photo (above) was taken on his 83rd birthday in 1926. Thanks to Donnie Brogden of Durham, NC for supplying this picture of his cousin. 

Enlisted: May 1, 1861 for the war 

Where: Orange county (his residence) 

Age at enlistment: 18 

Note: Thaddeus Redmond, Co. C, 6th NCST was 18 when he enlisted on 5/1/1861 so he would have been born in 1843. 

Wounded: Right Arm in Gettysburg, Pa. July 1, 1863 

Promoted Corporal: Oct. 1, 1862 

Promoted Sergeant: August 1 1863



W Thaddeus Redmond
Source: N.75.9.1 NCArchives W. Thaddeus Redmond (1843- 1935), Corporal and Flagbearer, Sixth (6th) Regiment, North Carolina State Troops, Company C, in Uniform. Photograph by Katie Johnson Studio, Durham, North Carolina, circa 1900.


 
Additional information or photos would be welcomed to complete
the record of this honorable soldier. 

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