2nd Regiment, North Carolina Infantry

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Brief History

2nd Regiment, North Carolina Infantry was assembled at Garysburg, North Carolina, in May, 1861. It surrendered only 6 officers and 48 men.

Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin

Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first.

1st Company A -  New Hanover County
2nd Company A - Raleigh, Wake County 
Company B - Wilson County
1st Company C - Carteret County 
2nd Company C - Wayne County
Company D - Wayne County 
1st Company E - Nash County 
2nd Company E - Guilford County 
Company F - Craven County 
Company G - Jones County 
Company H - Craven County
Company I -  Craven County 
Company K - Craven County

 The information about the companies comes from A Guide to Military Organizations and Installations
North Carolina 1861-1865

Other Sources

National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, is searchable by soldier's name and state. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information.