The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.

Thursday, May 12, 2016

Confederates From Goldsboro and Wayne County, North Carolina-- Part 1

The Wayne County History Museum in Goldsboro, North Carolina, has pictures and write-ups on these men.

MARSHALL D. CRATON--  Captain in Goldsboro Rifles.  At the outbreak of the war, he was ordered by Governor John W. Ellis to capture Fort Macon on April 15, 1861.  he commanded the first military group in the state to take action against the Federal government.

JOEL JACKSON DENMARK--  2nd Lt. in Goldsboro Rifles of the 27th North Carolina Infantry regiment.  Killed in action at the Battle of Bristoe Station, Virginia, on October 14, 1863.

--Old Secesh

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