I've been researching my family history and ancestor's activities in the Civil War and I need some help finding more information. My great-great grandfather was Robert Lee Weddington of the CSA. He had 2 brothers, Samuel A. and William M., who were in the same Company and Regiment, and a sister Mary C.
This is what I know so far:
Robert Lee Weddington was born in 1840 in Cabarrus County North Carolina.
He had many siblings and half-siblings, his parents were Col. William Addison Weddington and Eleanor Shrive Weddington.
Enlisted in Company A, North Carolina 20th Infantry Regiment on 20 Nov 1861.
Resided in Cabarrus County and enlisted at Ft. Johnson at age 21, 20 Nov 1861. Mustered in as Private and was promoted to Sargeant prior to June30/July 1, 1863. Present or accounted for until wounded and captured at Gettysburg, PA, July 1-6, 1863. Hospitalized at Davids Island, New York Harbor, until paroled and transferred to City Point, VA, where he was received August 28, 1863 for exchange. Present or accounted for until captured at or near Farmville, VA, April 6, 1865.
He relocated to Bryan, Brazos, Texas after the War. He married Arthusia Jane (Jennie) Mitchell Weddington after moving to Texas. They had 2 children, Adelle Weddington (my great grandmother) and Harvey Addison Weddington. He died in 1910 in Bryan, Brazos, Texas, and is buried in Booneville Cemetery.
ANY HELP FILLING IN THE BLANKS WITH SOME OF THIS INFO WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. I HAVE HIT AN ABSOLUTE WALL TRYING TO FIND MORE OUT, AND MY RESEARCH SKILLS ARE LIMITED.
This is what I know so far:
Robert Lee Weddington was born in 1840 in Cabarrus County North Carolina.
He had many siblings and half-siblings, his parents were Col. William Addison Weddington and Eleanor Shrive Weddington.
Enlisted in Company A, North Carolina 20th Infantry Regiment on 20 Nov 1861.
Resided in Cabarrus County and enlisted at Ft. Johnson at age 21, 20 Nov 1861. Mustered in as Private and was promoted to Sargeant prior to June30/July 1, 1863. Present or accounted for until wounded and captured at Gettysburg, PA, July 1-6, 1863. Hospitalized at Davids Island, New York Harbor, until paroled and transferred to City Point, VA, where he was received August 28, 1863 for exchange. Present or accounted for until captured at or near Farmville, VA, April 6, 1865.
He relocated to Bryan, Brazos, Texas after the War. He married Arthusia Jane (Jennie) Mitchell Weddington after moving to Texas. They had 2 children, Adelle Weddington (my great grandmother) and Harvey Addison Weddington. He died in 1910 in Bryan, Brazos, Texas, and is buried in Booneville Cemetery.
ANY HELP FILLING IN THE BLANKS WITH SOME OF THIS INFO WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. I HAVE HIT AN ABSOLUTE WALL TRYING TO FIND MORE OUT, AND MY RESEARCH SKILLS ARE LIMITED.