The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.

Friday, May 13, 2016

Confederates From Goldsboro and Wayne County, North Carolina-- Part 2

JOHNPROBERT COBB--  Goldsboro Rifles.  At Fort Macon in 1861.  Later became commissioned officer in the 2nd North Carolina Infantry Regiment and rose to the rank of colonel and command of the regiment.

He lost his leg at the Battle of Winchester.

HERMAN WEIL--  1842-1878.  Born in Germany.  Served in the Goldsboro Volunteers which became Co. D of the 4th North Carolina Infantry Regiment.

Returned to Goldsboro after Lee's surrender at Appomattox.  Purchased a store with his brother Henry and began Weil Brothers.  Herman Park in Goldsboro is named after him.

--Old Secesh

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