Medical Records

[sig28nc]

I have a relative in the 28th NC who was supposedly wounded at Gettysburg. Are there sources, online or otherwise to research this more in depth as to when, where, if hospitalized, discharged, etc.
Thanks

 

[Rob9641]

I have a relative in the 28th NC who was supposedly wounded at Gettysburg. Are there sources, online or otherwise to research this more in depth as to when, where, if hospitalized, discharged, etc.
Thanks

Research on that kind of question for a Confederate soldier can be tough, especially if he was taken on the retreat and not left with the Union forces. I'd go first to the NC archives - call the State House there and they should be able to guide you. You might be able to get his pension records or other information there.

 

[dalansmall]

Look him up on footnote.com and look at what they have. I have found a good bit of info there! It may be hard to read but it's a start.

 

[M E Wolf]

Sig28NC,

Do you have a name?

You may also wish to consult Gettysburg Military National Park (US Park Service) to whom may have a directory of who was wounded and where they were treated, etc.

Not all records of the Confederacy survived. Some due to lousy paper, some to destruction, some to taking papers home as keep-sakes.

The U.S. Surgeon's Medical History file may hold unique medical injuries. Depends. A name would be helpful, as well as rank and branch of service.

M. E. Wolf
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28th N.C. medical cases in Union Files:
Medical/Surgical History--Part II, Volume II
Chapter IX.--Wounds And Injuries Of The Upper Extremities.
Section IV.--Injuries Of The Shaft Of The Humerus.
149 Smith, D., ---, D, 28th N. C., age 19. July 3, 1863. Left. Died August 21, 1863, pyaemia.
[[[ Case #149: Smith, D, Unknown Rank, Company D. 28th N.C., age 19th, July 3, 1863 ]]]]
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Medical/Surgical History--Part III, Volume II
Chapter X.--Wounds And Injuries Of The Lower Extremities.
Section III.--Injuries Of The Shaft Of The Femur.
Fatal Cases of Primary Amputation in the Lower Third of Femur
1317 Hamrick, A., Corp'l, H, 28th N. C., age 23. May 11, 11, '64. Left; ant. post. flap. Died June 13, 1864; exhaustion.
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No other 28th N.C. individuals mentioned wounded.

 

[sig28nc]

I was able to find some info on footnote.com but I've got to sort through it. Haven't checked with the state archives yet. There is a book on the 28th NC, which the local library does not have so now maybe I can have a good reason to buy it now.

 

[M E Wolf]

Sig28NC,

Try seeing if the library can get a copy for you to read before you buy.

Also try Amazon.com and see if they have pages you can browse in of the book.

Its amazing how many Civil War Documents are for sale on E-Bay.

Try the National Archives?

Just some thoughts.

Respectfully submitted for consideration,
M. E. Wolf

 

[khalleron]

I was able to find some info on footnote.com but I've got to sort through it. Haven't checked with the state archives yet. There is a book on the 28th NC, which the local library does not have so now maybe I can have a good reason to buy it now.

Your library can probably get it through interlibrary loan.

 

[sig28nc]

I'll have to talk with the local library - the have a pretty decent geneology section. But most libraries I've found that have a listing in their catalog it is reference only.

 

[catspjamas]

I have a relative in the 28th NC who was supposedly wounded at Gettysburg. Are there sources, online or otherwise to research this more in depth as to when, where, if hospitalized, discharged, etc.
Thanks

I had an ancestor that was wounded at G'burg and was from NC, with the 47th. He was captured and taken to David's Island in NY. If your ancestor wasn't taken prisoner, then he was probably hospitalized in Richmond, and then if necessary, sent to a hospital in NC. I had another ancestor that was sent to the Pettigrew Hospital in Raleigh. The NC State Archives are excellent, I've spent many a Saturday there, and I believe they are open on Sunday too. For $25.00 you can get your ancestors service record from the National Archives, if they don't have it, I think they refund the $25.00

 

[sig28nc]

Just for information for anyone who's interested. There is a 16 volume work, with several addendums, entitled "North Carolina Troops, 1861-1865: A roster" published by the NC Dept. of Archives and History.