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Welcome to the SA of NC Civil War 150 blog
North Carolina Civil War 150 is a space for collecting all news, events, and observances related to the American Civil War Sesquicentennial commemoration at the State Archives of North Carolina.
The State Archives of North Carolina Civil War Sesquicentennial Timeline (PDF) is now available.
Note: all posts and comments on this website are public records.
Tag Archives: Obituaries
Obituaries – George Burgwin Johnston
Recently Tiffanie added George Burgwin Johnston’s Diary to our Civil War Digital Collection. Johnston served as Captain of Company G, 28th Regiment, NC Infantry and was captured as a prisoner of war in 1862. Along with his diary, the Johnston … Continue reading
Archives Week: Obituary for Governor John W. Ellis
John W. Ellis served as Governor of North Carolina from 1859 to 1861. Originally noted for his work on internal improvements such as improving roads and the state educational system, his second term was marked by the ongoing secession crisis. … Continue reading
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Tagged 1861, 2011 Archives Week, digital projects, military, newspapers, North Carolina Archives Week, Obituaries
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Obituaries – Henry Lawson Wyatt
As we remember the many men who fought and died in the Civil War it is interesting to look back at how their loss affected those around them. There were many important North Carolinians who passed away on and off … Continue reading
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Tagged 1861, Archives CW150 Committee, digital projects, military, newspapers, Obituaries
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