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. 


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