See You In The Field

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 thi

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 ________________________________________________________________________________   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, 6 th NCST was 18 when he enlisted on 5/1/1861 so he would have been born in 1843.  Wounded:  R