Soldier Stories

This blog contains a compilation of the untold stories of many soldiers that fought for North Carolina during the Civil War.

Asheville Youth Lives a Life of Narrow Escapes: William Pleasant Craig, 14th North Carolina, 65th North Carolina

By: Judkin Browning, April 23, 2024 William Pleasant Craig (1840-1874) was a 20-year old shoemaker in Asheville when he enlisted in the...

Sleuthing a Caldwell County Deserter: Goodwyn Harris, 26th North Carolina

By: Judkin Browning, January 15, 2024 Goodwyn Harris¹ never had any serious intention of enlisting in the Confederate army. He turned...