Ephraim Whisnant
ID# 464, b. 12 February 1824, d. 19 July 1875
Note* | From the book North Carolina Troops, 1861-1865, page 40: Resided in Rutherford County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in McDowell County at age 39, Oct 2, 1863, for the war. Reportted present in Oct-Dec 1863, and May-Aug 1864. Wounded in both legs at Fort Stedman, VA, Mar 25, 1865. Hospitalized at Richmond, VA. Captured in hospital at Richmond on Apr 3, 1865. Transferred to Point Lookout, MD, May 9, 1865. Released at Point Lookout on or about Jun 28, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance. |
Citations
- [S50] Family Bible.
- [S24] Letter, Dana Lynn Schulter to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1995.
- [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.