North Carolina Stroups in the Civil War 

Michael Stroupe

Rock Hill, South Carolina

April 2009 

First, I want to give a special thanks to cousin Linda Moss Ballard of Cherryville, North Carolina, who obtained the documents for this file. To give you an idea of how much work Linda put into this, when I copied the original documents from Linda it took over a pack of printer paper! 

Based on the information on the documents, I’ve attempted to write a summary of each man’s service in the Confederate Army. 

Just drop me an email.

Alfred A. Stroup –   In 1860 Alfred was not living with his parents who had moved to Buncombe County, NC. He was working for Benjamin Briggs Iron works on Crowders Creek six miles south of Dallas, North Carolina. 

Alfred volunteered for the Confederate Army on 26 Apr 1861 at the age of 22 in White Plains, North Carolina. He enlisted as a private in Company D, 14^th Regiment under Captain Brown. Alfred was born in Gaston County, son of Joseph P. Stroup and Lucy Ann Faulkner. When he volunteered he was 5ft 8 inches tall, had dark hair, dark complexion and gray eyes. 

He was transferred to the Confederate War Steamer CSS Virginia (earlier Merrimack) on 15 Feb 1862. On 22 Feb 1862 he received $62.63 pay ($11.00 per month) and clothing allowance. He signed the voucher A.A. Stroup. 

Alfred J. Stroup –   Alfred J. was conscripted for the Confederate Army on 15 Mar 1863 at the age of 25 in McDowell County, North Carolina.  He was conscripted as a private in Company K, 22^nd Regiment. Alfred deserted the Rebel forces in June 1863. 

He was captured and transferred to Old Capitol Prison in Washington, DC in June 1863. 

On 11 June 1863 Alfred signed an oath of loyalty to the Northern forces. 

Andrew Jackson Stroup –Andrew J. volunteered for the Confederate Army on 6 July 1862 at the age of 34 (31?) in Lincoln County, North Carolina. He was conscripted as a private in Company H, 52^nd Regiment. Andrew was born on 28 May 1828 in Gaston County, son of Solomon Stroup and Nancy Haskins.  He was wounded at Franklin, Virginia, likely on 31 Aug 1863 and lost his arm.

Reported absent sick on surviving company muster rolls through February 1863. 

Wounded at Franklin, Virginia, on an unspecified date. 

Reported absent wounded from August 31, 1863, through January 7, 1864. No further records.

I do not have any supporting documents.

Caleb Stroup – Caleb was conscripted for the Confederate Army on 3 Jan 1864 at the age of 44 in Lincolnton, Lincoln County, North Carolina.  He was conscripted as a private in Company H, 52^nd Regiment. Caleb was born in 1820 in Lincoln County, son of Moses Stroup and Susannah Masters. 

Born in Lincoln County and resided in Gaston County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 44, January 3, 1864, for the war. Died in hospital at Richmond, Virginia, on or about June 17, 1864, of "dysenteria chron[ic]."

Cephas C. Stroup –Cephas was conscripted in the Confederate Army for a period of three years on 15 Aug 1862 at the age of 29 in Statesville, North Carolina.  He was conscripted as a private in Company C, 37th Regiment.  Cephas was born on 9 Feb 1832 in Lincoln County, son of Jonas Stroup and Josephene Elizabeth Hanks.  He was described as 5 ft 8 inches tall, had brown hair, gray eyes and had a dark complexion. 

August 1863.   Cephas was sick and in the hospital. 

September 1863.  He was returned to duty. 

August 1864.  Home on furlough. 

13 December 1864.  Cephas was captured by the Union Forces at Fredericksburg, Virginia. 

26 February 1865.  Cephas deserted the Rebel Army for reasons unknown. 

28 Feb 1865 he was sent to Army of Potomac in Washington, DC.  

March 1865 he was transferred to Oil City, Pennsylvania. 

Christopher Columbus Stroup – Columbus, as he was called, was conscripted in the Confederate Army for a period of 3 years on 12 August 1862 at the age of 20 in Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina.   He was conscripted as a private in Company H, 37th Regiment under the command of Captain J.C. McRae.  Columbus was born on 12 May 1844 in Gaston County, son of Abner “Ab” Albert Stroup and Lydia Baker.   Columbus was a grandson of Daniel and Polly Stroup, original Stroup settlers of Cherryville, North Carolina. 

July-13 December 1862 he was present at his Company 

December 13, 1862 he was wounded in the right hand at Fredericksburg, Virginia. 

December 14, 1862-April 5 1863 was in hospital at Richmond, Virginia 

April 22, 1863-May 23, 1863 was in hospital at Danville, Virginia with “neck selopex”. 

May 21, 1863.  Columbus received a clothing allowance. Signed with “X” 

May 23, 1863.  Returned to active duty. 

July 4, 1863.  He received $30.68 in pay for clothing, pay, and travel back to his unit 

July 1863-December 1863.  He was present at his Company.

February 2, 1864.  Columbus was discharged at Liberty Hills, Virginia with medical disability, by reason of "gunshot Wound of right hand causing loss of the use of the fingers."  His discharge paper described Columbus as 5ft 7in tall, dark eyes, dark hair and dark complexion.  It listed his occupation as farmer and age 20.

Daniel Matthew Stroup – Daniel volunteered for the Confederate Army for a period of 1 year on 10 October 1861 at the age of 18 in Cleveland County, NC. He was conscripted as a private in Company F, 34th Regiment under command of A.G. Waters. Daniel was born on 20 Feb 1844 in Gaston County.  Daniel Matthew Stroup was son of Christopher “Christy” Goodson Stroup and Elizabeth Hallman Stroup.  Daniel Matthew was a grandson of Daniel and Polly Stroup, original Stroup settlers of Cherryville, North Carolina. 

When Daniel Matthew enlisted, papers said he was 5ft 8in tall, age 18 years old, and his occupation was farmer. 

From January through April 1862 he was with his unit in Hight (High) Point, North Carolina 

27 June 1862.  Daniel was severely wounded during the “Battle at Gaines Mill” Virginia (see below for history). Family tale is his father Christy Stroup took off from Cherryville North Carolina to Richmond, Virginia to see his wounded son before he died. 

Daniel Matthew Stroup died on 5 July 1862 from wounds he received at Gaines Mill.  His father was at his bedside when he passed away. 

2 April 1863.   Daniel’s father filed papers in County Court in Shelby, North Carolina to receive pay that was due his son Daniel Matthew.  

On 20 December 1864 payment was made to Christopher’s attorney, Jesse Jenkins of Shelby, the amount of $98.05 owed to his son Daniel. 

Battle of Gaines Mill

The Battle of Gaines' Mill, also known as the First Battle of Cold Harbor or the Battle of Chickahominy River, took place on June 27, 1862, in Hanover County, Virginia.  It was the third of the Seven Days Battles (Peninsula Campaign) of the American Civil War. Confederate General Robert E. Lee renewed his attacks against Union Brig. General Fitz John Porter's V Corps, which had established a strong defensive line behind Boatswain's Swamp north of the Chickahominy River. Porter's reinforced V Corps held fast for the afternoon against disjointed Confederate attacks, inflicting heavy casualties on the attackers.

Daniel S. Stroup – Daniel volunteered for the Confederate Army for a period of 3 years on 15 March 1862 at the age of 19 in Lincolnton, Lincoln County, NC but lived in Gaston County. He was conscripted as a private in Company I, 11th Regiment (Bethel Regiment) under the command of Captain Haynes. Daniel was born in 1843 in Gaston County, son of Jacob Cephus (JC) Stroup and Barbara Dellinger.   Daniel S. Stroup was a grandson of Daniel and Polly Stroup, original Stroup settlers of Cherryville, North Carolina.

May 1862-11 August 1862.  Daniel was with his unit.

11 August 1862-18 August 1862 Daniel was in U.S.A. General Military Hospital #4 in Wilmington, NC with dyspepsia.

18 August 1862-3 July 1863 Daniel was again with his unit.

On 3 July 1863 he was wounded and captured by the Union Forces at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

7 July 1863 Daniel arrived at Fort Delaware Federal Prison.

18 October 1863.  Transferred to Point Lookout, Maryland prisoner of war camp. This was by far the worst camp you could be sent to.

On 30 October 1863 he was admitted to U.S.A. Small Pox Hospital at Point Lookout.

1 January 1864.  Daniel was returned to POW Camp.

He was part of a prisoner exchange on 1 November 1864 and returned to his Confederate unit sometime during January-February 1865.

Daniel S. Stroup was captured a second time at Petersburg, Virginia on 2 April 1865. Again he was sent to Point Lookout.

He was released on 20 June 1865 and took Oath of Allegiance, which stated Daniel had a dark complexion, black hair, blue eyes and was 5ft 7 1/2in tall.

David Chuzy Stroup – David was a volunteer for the Confederate Army for a period of 3 years on 6 July 1862 at the age of 26 in Lincoln County, NC. He was conscripted as a private in Company H, 52nd Regiment under the command of J.A. Patterson. David was born on 6 Feb1836 in Gaston County, son of Solomon (1791) Stroup and Nancy Haskins.

On 24 May 1863 he deserted then returned to his unit on 28 Dec 1863

From Jan through April 1864 he was with his company.

David was captured on 12 May 1864 at Spotsylvania and held prisoner at Point Lookout from May to Dec 1864.

David was transferred to Elmira, NY to be exchanged. He had $20 in his possessions.

David Stroup – David was a volunteer for the Confederate Army for duration of the war on 19 June 1861 at the age of 19 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC. He was conscripted as a private in Company D, 7th Regiment. He was born about 1842 in Lincoln County. His parents are unknown at this time.

From Jun 1861 through September 1862 he was with his company.

David was killed in battle at Sharpsburg, Maryland. This was the bloodiest day of the Civil War.

Eugene Stroup – Eugene was a conscript for the Confederate Army for undetermined time on 8 July 1862 at the age of 27 in Forsythe County, NC. He was conscripted as a private in Company I, 33rd Regiment. He was born about 1835. His parents are unknown at this time.

Hosea Holcombe Stroup – Hosea was a conscript for the Confederate Army for a period of 3 years on 25 March 1863 at the age of 35 in Lincoln County, NC. He was conscripted as a private in Company H, 52nd Regiment under the command of J.A. Patterson. Hosea was born on 13 Feb1829 in Lincoln County, son of Moses Stroup (1796) and Susannah Masters.

STROUP, HOSEA, Private. Resided in Lincoln County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 35, May 5, 1863, for the war. Deserted on May 24, 1863. Returned to duty on October 19, 1863. Reported present or accounted for on surviving company muster rolls through August, 1864. Captured at Burgess' Mill, Virginia, October 27, 1864. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, where he died on December 5, 1864, of "typhoid fever."

Shortly after he enlisted he deserted his unit on 24 May 1863 and returned on 19 October 1863.

From 19 Oct 1863 until Feb 1864 he was with his unit.

Mar through Apr 1864 Hosea was in the hospital sick.

May through June 1864 Hosea was home sick on furlough.

July through Dec 1864 he was a prisoner of war. He was captured at Petersburg, Virginia.

On 27 Oct 1864 he was transferred to Point Lookout prison camp.

Israel Rufus Stroup – Israel was a conscript for the Confederate Army for a period of 3 years on 4 July 1862 at the age of 35 in Lincoln County, NC. He was conscripted as a private in Company G, 57th Regiment under the command of Capt. Speck. Israel was born on 18 Nov 1827 in Lincoln County, son of John D. Stroup and Susannah Rudisill. His military records show he had a dark complexion, black hair, and gray eyes and was 6 feet tall.

From July 1862 through November 1863 was mustered with his unit. During May 1863 he was admitted to the hospital for a short period.

Israel was captured on 7 November 1863 at Rappahannock Bridge, Virginia and sent to Point Lookout Prison Camp.

On 11 May 1864 he was in General Hospital Petersburg, Va. with Rubella

Israel was transferred to Raleigh Pettigrew Hospital #13 and returned to duty on 10 June 1864

He was part of the prisoner exchange of 30 October 1864

Israel was AWOL from December 1864 until February 1865.

J.E. Stroup   –He volunteered for the Confederate Army on 16 June 1864 at the age of 48 in Dallas, NC. He was a private in Company E, 4th Regiment of North Carolina Reserves, commanded by Capt. Adam Rhyne.  JE was born about 1818 in Gaston County. He is listed as having a light complexion, black hair, blue eyes and 5 ft 10 in tall. I have found 2 possibilities of who this man was. Top on my list is Jesse Stroup born about 1818 and second is Joseph Franklin Stroup.

J.J. (Joseph Jason) Stroup.   J.J. volunteered for the Confederate Army on 27 May 1864 at the age of 17 years, 1 month and 25 days at Camp Holmes, North Carolina.  He was a private in Company C, 2nd Regiment of North Carolina Junior Reserves, commanded by Capt. J.Q. Holland.   J.J. was born 31 March 1846 in Gaston County.  He is listed as having a dark complexion, dark hair, hazel eyes and 5 ft 8 in tall. J.J. is the son of Abner Albert “Ab” Stroup and Lydia Baker Stroup and a grandson of Daniel and Polly Stroup, original Stroup settlers of Cherryville, North Carolina.

J.M. (John Marshall) Stroup –He volunteered for the Confederate Army on 11 Sep 1861 at the age of 17 in Buncombe County, NC. He was a private in Company H, 29th Regiment of North Carolina Inf.. and transferred to Company C, 14th Cavalry on 16 Jun1864 and mustered out on 20 Sep 1864. John was born in 1844 in Lincoln County. He is listed as having a dark complexion, dark hair, hazel eyes and 5 ft 8 in tall. John is the son of Joseph P. Stroup and Lucy Ann Faulkner.

While under the command of Major General McCown, John was slightly wounded in his right foot at the battle in front of Murfreesboro, Tennessee on 31 Dec 1862

John M. was captured at Spanish Fort on 8 Apr 1865 and on 10 Apr 1865 was held at Ship Island, Mississippi then transferred to Vicksburg, Mississippi on 1 May 1865.

J.S. (Jasper Stoe) Stroup –He volunteered for the Confederate Army on 27 May 1864 at the age of 17 years, 3 months and 2 days at Camp Holmes, NC. He was a private in Company D, 2nd Regiment of North Carolina Junior Reserves under the command of Capt. J. H. Wells. Jasper was born 1846 in Gaston County. He is listed as having a dark complexion, dark hair, dark eyes and 5 ft 8 1/4 in tall. Jasper is the son of Jacob Cephus Stroup and Barbara Dellinger Stroup and a grandson of Daniel and Polly Stroup, original Stroup settlers of Cherryville, North Carolina.

James R. Stroup –He volunteered for the Confederate Army on 16 May 1862 at the age of 17 Camp Holmes, NC. He was a private in Company F, 60th Regiment of North Carolina under the command of Capt. Stevens. James was born 1842 in Gaston County. James is the son of William Stroup and Sarah Earwood

James R. was with his unit from August 1862 through 20 September 1863

James was captured at Chickamauga on 20 September 1863

He was first confined at military prison in Louisville, KY on 30 September 1863.

On 2 October 1863 he was transferred to Camp Douglas in Chicago, Ill.

He was admitted to sick ward on 17 January 1864.

James R. Stroup – James was a conscript for the Confederate Army for undetermined time on 10 March 1864 in Newton, Catawba County, NC. He was conscripted as a private in Company G, 57th Regiment under the command of Capt. Albright. He was born about 1844. His parents are unknown at this time.

Enlisted at Camp Holmes, near Raleigh North Carolina on March 12, 1864

11 May 1864.  Hospitalized at Petersburg, Virginia with Rubella.  

5 June 1864.  Transferred to Raleigh North Carolina. 

July 8, 1864, through February 28, 1865.   Reported absent without leave

Jesse Issac Stroup Jr –He volunteered for the Confederate Army on 30 September 1862 at the age of 21 at Raleigh, NC. He was a private in Company F, 16th Regiment of North Carolina under the command of Capt. Young. Jesse was born 1842 in Lincoln County. Jesse is the son of Jesse Issac Stroup Sr and Susanna White.

Jesse’s record is confusing as shown below. 

He mustered with his unit on Jan-Feb 1863. 

Jesse is shown missing in action at Gettysburg, Pa on 3 July 1863. However records of Federal Provost Marshal do not substantiate this. 

He is shown missing in action and confined at Falling Waters. 

Another record shows he joined on 7 May 1861. 

Another record shows he joined 15 July 1862 and was wounded at Chancellorsville on 3 May 1863. 

Johann H Stroup –He volunteered for the Confederate Army on 22 March 1862 at the age of 26 at Dallas, NC. He was a private in Company H, 49th Regiment of North Carolina (Gaston Rangers). Johann was born 1836 in Lincoln County. Johann is the son of Jonas Stroup and Rebeckah Cloninger. 

Johann died on 10 July 1862 at Drewry’s Bluff of disease. Johann “fell dead in physician’s arms (while on sick call)”. He was listed as a carpenter and was 5 ft 6 in tall. 

John E. Stroup –He volunteered for the Confederate Army on 31 August 1861 at the age of 17 in Jackson County, NC. He was a private in Company F, 29th Regiment of North Carolina Inf. under the command of Capt. John Chandler. He was born in 1845 in Buncombe County. He is listed as having a dark complexion, dark hair, black eyes and 5 ft 6 in tall. John is the son of David Rufus Stroup and Mary Porter 

John was captured near Marietta, Ga. on 19 June 1864. He was sent to military prison in Louisville, Ky. He was then transferred to Camp Morton, Indianapolis, In. on 28 June 1864. 

Joseph H. Stroup – Joseph was a volunteer for the Confederate Army for one year on 30 July 1861 at the age of 30 in Dallas, NC. He was a private in Company B, 28th Regiment under the command of Capt. T. H. Edwards. He was born about 1831 in Gaston County. His parents are Benjamin Franklin Stroup and Martha Fewell. His records show that he was 5ft 11in tall, fair complexion, gray eyes and dark hair. 

Joseph was with his unit from August 1861-October 1862 

He was in the hospital at Camp Winder, Va. from Oct 1862- Feb 1863 with Dyspepsia. He was transferred to General Military Hospital #4 at Wilmington, NC then to Huguenot Springs, Va. Hospital for Apr 1863-June 1863. 

Joseph was captured at Spotsylvania Court House on 12 May 1864 and sent to Point Lookout, Maryland. In August 1864 he was transferred to Elmira, NY. And exchanged on 29 October 1864. 

(Peter) Lafayette Stroup – Lafayette was a volunteer for the Confederate Army for three years on 6 July 1862 at the age of 20 in Lincoln County, NC. He was a private in Company H, 52nd Regiment under the command of Capt. J A Patterson. He was born 28 May 1844 in Lincoln County. His parents were Joseph Franklin Stroup and Eliza Moore. 

He mustered with his unit from July 1862 – 14 July 1863. 

Lafayette was captured at Falling Waters, Maryland on 14 July 1863. He was put in Old Capitol Prison in Washington, DC on 1 August 1863. Then on 8 August he was transferred to Point Lookout. 

M.F. (M.T.?) Stroup –He volunteered for the Confederate Army on 16 May 1862 at the age of 24 in Asheville, Buncombe County, NC. He was a private in Company F, 60th Regiment of North Carolina Inf under the command of Capt. Stevens. He was born in 1838. His parents are unknown (may be Matthew L. son of William and Sarah Earwood).

Miles Abernathy Stroup – Miles was a volunteer for the Confederate Army for one year on 28 January 1862 at the age of 25 in Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina. He was a private in Company F, 34th Regiment under the command of Captain Abraham G. Waters. He was born 26 November 1837 in Cherryville, North Carolina.  His parents were Christopher Goodson “Christy” Stroup and Elizabeth Hallman Stroup.  Miles was a grandson of Daniel and Polly Stroup, original Stroup settlers of Cherryville, North Carolina. 

January through 28 March 1862.  Present with his unit. 

28 March-8 June 1862.  Miles was in Chimborazo Hospital #4 Richmond, Virginia with Dysentery. 

8 Jun. 1862- June 1863.  Present with his unit. 

5 July 1863.  Miles was captured at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania by the Union forces after he was left behind as a nurse for the Confederate wounded. 

Late July 1863.   At De Camp Hospital, David’s Island, New York Harbor, New York. 

9 April 1865.  Miles was present and exchanged by General Robert E. Lee to Lt. General U.S. Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia. 

Moses Stroup Jr.– Moses volunteered for the Confederate Army for a period of 1 year on 30 Jul 1861 at the age of 22 in Dallas, Gaston County, NC. He was a private in Company B, 28th Regiment under the command of Captain T.H. Edwards. Moses was born on 2 March 1838 in Gaston County, son of Moses Stroup Sr. and Mary Ginsey Clark. His records show that he was 5ft 7in tall, dark complexion, dark eyes and dark hair.  Moses was a grandson of John Stroup, another original Stroup settler of Cherryville (Gaston County), North Carolina.  

Moses re-enlisted on 1 March 1862 for 2 more years. 

He was captured on 27 May 1862 near the Hanover Court House and transferred to Fort Columbus, New York Harbor. Moses was released on 6 August 1862. 

Moses mustered with his company August through October 1862 

He was docked one months pay for being AOL in January-February. 

Moses was wounded and captured on 5 July 1863 at Seven Stars, Virginia. He was held in US Army General Hospital in Chester, Pa. On 21 September 1863 he was transferred to City Point, Virginia for exchange. 

Moses was captured again on 12 May 1864 at Spotsylvania. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland. 

Moses S. Stroup – Moses was a volunteer for the Confederate Army for three years on 5 June 1861 at the age of 21 in Marion, McDowell County, NC. He was a private in Company K, 22nd Regiment. He was born 1840 in North Carolina. His parents were Joseph P. Stroup and Lucy Ann Faulkner 

Moses was absent from his unit in September 1861 due to being sick. 

He was wounded on his left ankle at or near Milford Station, Virginia on 20 May 1863 

He was captured on 23 May 1864 near North Anna River, Hanover Junction.

Moses was in Camp Lookout Prison. 

Philip Stroup – Philip was a volunteer for the Confederate Army for three years on 4 July 1862 at the age of 31 in Lincolnton, Lincoln County, NC. He was a private in Company G, 57th Regiment under the command of Captain Speck. He was born 8 May 1831 in Lincoln County. His parents were John D. Stroup and Susannah Rudisill. 

On 8 November 1862 Philip was admitted to Chimborazo Hospital #2 in Richmond, Virginia. 

Philip died in the hospital of Typhoid Fever on 13 November 1862. 

Robert B. Stroup – Robert was a volunteer for the Confederate Army for 6 months on 25 April 1861 at the age of 21 in Lincolnton, Lincoln County, NC. He was a private in Company K, 1st Regiment under the command of Captain William I. Hoke. He was born about 1840 in Lincoln County.  His possible parents were Jesse Isaac Stroup Sr. and Susanna White. 

(1) He mustered with his company from April 1861 through August 1861.

Robert was discharged on 21 September 1861 with a medical disability. Medical documents show Robert was hit with a pick while on an embankment at Yorktown. He then had a cough, measles with chills and fever. The doctor said he had Crone’s Disease and declared him unfit for duty. 

Robert was a volunteer the second time for the Confederate Army for 3 years on 6 July 1862 at the age of 21 in Lincolnton, Lincoln County, NC. He was a private in Company H, 52nd Regiment under the command of Captain J.A. Patterson 

(2) He mustered with his new company from October 1862 – January 1864 

In January and February 1864 he was on extra duty with 3^rd corps, Army in Northern Virginia working at the sawmill.

March-April Robert mustered with his company.

In July he was sent home on furlough and did not return to his unit until December 1864.

Robert M. Stroup – Robert was a volunteer for the Confederate Army for 3 years on 25 March 1862 at the age of 21 in Lincolnton, Lincoln County, NC. He was a private in Company H, 52nd Regiment (Spring Hill Guards) under the command of Captain Eric Erson. He was six foot one inch tall and born about 1840 in Lincoln County. His mother’s name was Eliza. 

Robert mustered with his company from March 1862 through July 1863

He was captured at Falling Waters, Maryland on 14 July 1863 and sent to Old Capitol    Prison in Washington, DC.

Robert was transferred to Point Lookout Prison on 8 August 1863.

He died on 13 February 1864 at Point Lookout from diarrhea.

His mother claimed his body and effects on 14 March 1865. She signed her name as Eliza Stroup 

Rufus Stroup – Rufus was a conscript for the Confederate Army for 1 year on 20 March 1863 at the age of 28 in Raleigh, NC. He was a private in Company D, 38th Regiment. He was born about 1836 in Lincoln County. His parents were Jonas Stroup and Rebeckah Cloninger.

Rufus mustered with his company from March 1863 until June 1863.

On 4 May 1863 he was in Confederate Hospital for a short stay.

On 1 July 1863 he was wounded and captured at Gettysburg, Pa.

On 12 July 1863 Rufus was received at Fort Delaware Hospital.

Rufus Lott Stroupe –He volunteered for the Confederate Army first on 11 Sep 1861 at the age of 19 then enlisted again on 13 May 1862 in Asheville, Buncombe County, NC. He was a private in Company H, 29th Regiment of North Carolina Inf. He was born in 19 August 1840. His parents are Silas Stroup and Susan Harper. 

S.F. (Samuel F.) Stroup – He volunteered for three years in the Confederate Army on 1 January 1865 Swannanoa, Buncombe County North Carolina. He was a private in Company K, 11th Regiment of North Carolina Inf. He was under the command of Captain Young. His parents are possibly Joseph P. Stroup and Lucy Ann Faulkner or Elizabeth Stroup (1823) and unknown husband. S.F. Stroup had a dark complexion, hazel eyes, black hair and was 5ft 10in tall. 

He was mustered with his company during January and February 1865 

On 2 April 1865 he was captured near Petersburg, Virginia and taken to City Point, Virginia. 

S.F. was transferred to Point Lookout, Maryland on 4 April 1865. 

Solomon L. (Luther) Stroup – He volunteered for three years in the Confederate Army on 28 October 1861 at the age of 24 Asheville, Buncombe County, NC. He was a private in Company D, 39th Regiment of North Carolina Inf. He was under the command of Captain A. Gaines.  His parents are Joseph P. Stroup and Lucy Ann Stroup. 

From October 1861 until August 1863 he was mustered with his company.

September 1863 through October Solomon was in French’s Division Hospital located in Lockhart, Mississippi. 

On 30 May 1862 Solomon was promoted to Corporal. 

On 15 May 1863 he was promoted to Sergeant. 

He was reduced in rank to private on 1 October 1863. 

W.W. (Wesley W.) Stroup -   Wesley volunteered for the Confederate Army for a period of 3 years on 10 May 1862 at the age of 32 in Dallas, Gaston County, NC. He was a private in Company H, 49th Regiment under the command of Lt. Rankin. Wesley was born on 23 July 1830 in Gaston County, son of Jonas Stroup and Rebeckah Cloninger. 

Wesley mustered with his company from May 1862 until August 1864. 

Wesley C. Stroup – Wesley was a volunteer for the Confederate Army for 3 years on 25 March 1862 at the age of 27 in Lincolnton, Lincoln County, NC. He was a private in Company H, 52nd Regiment (Spring Hill Guards) under the command of Captain Eric Erson. He was five foot six inches tall and born about 1840 in Lincoln County. He is the son of Jesse Issac Stroup Sr. and Susanna White. 

Private. Born in Lincoln County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Lincoln County at age 27, March 25, 1862.  

Wounded in the right foot (fracture) and captured at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on or about July 3, 1863. Right foot amputated.   Hospitalized at Gettysburg Transferred to hospital at Baltimore, Maryland, on an unspecified date.  

Paroled at Baltimore on or about November 12, 1863.  

Received at City Point, Virginia, November 17, 1863, in prisoner exchange.  

William M. Stroup – William was a volunteer for the Confederate Army for 3 years on 30 September 1862 at the age of 19 in Raleigh, NC, he resided in Lincoln County. He was a private in Company F, 16th Regiment under the command of Captain Young. He was five foot six inches tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair and born about 1844 in Lincoln County. His parents are Jesse Issac Stroup Sr and Susanna White. William signed his name with “X”. 

Mustered with his unit until November 1863 

9 November 1863 William was in the hospital sick.  Reason unknown. 

Mustered with his unit January- April 1864. 

On 26 June 1864 he was sick in the Camp Winder Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. Cause unknown. 

William was captured at Petersburg on 2 April 1865 and sent to prison at Point Lookout, Maryland. 

William Maxwell Stroup- Resided in Gaston County and enlisted in Statesville, Iredell County on August 12, 1862 for the war. He was in Company H, 37^th regiment under the command of J.C. McRae.   William was the son of Benjamin Franklin Stroup and Cynthia White. 

Wounded in the right foot with “grape shot” at Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia on May 12, 1864. Foot amputated. 

William J. Stroup – He volunteered for three years in the Confederate Army on 1 March 1862 at the age of 26 Swannanoa, Buncombe County, NC. He was a private in Company K, 11th Regiment (Bethel Regiment) of North Carolina Inf. He was under the command of Captain J.M. Young.  His parents are unknown.