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