North Carolina in the American Civil War

January 28, 1864 -- Mars Hill

CSA Commander:

Capt. Jesse G. Holliday

Union Commander:

Unknown

Killed:

-

Killed:

-

Wounded:

-

Wounded:

-

Captured:

-

Captured:

-

Original County:

Bertie

Current County:

Bertie

A detachment of twenty-one (21) men from Company B was on detail guarding bacon at Mars Hill in Bertie County when it was surprised by a Union scouting party on the morning of January 28, 1864. The defenders were forced to retire. 

Known CSA Participants

Known Union Participants

Capt. Jesse G. Holliday — Commanding Officer

15th NC Battalion-Cavalry Detachment:
Company B — Capt. Jesse G. Holliday 

Unknown 

Source:
North Carolina Troops: 1861-1865, A Roster, Volume II, P.643. 

 

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