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Sixth Plate Ambrotype of Private James F. Allred 16^th, 22^nd North Carolina Infantry – POW – This fine condition ambrotype, contained in a complete case, remains in excellent condition, with strong resolution; the North Carolina soldier depicted, wears a double-breasted, frock coat, with military buttons; beneath the frock coat the soldier is wearing a military vest, with a large number of military style ball buttons. Written in period pencil, inside the image case, behind the actual image, is the following inscription:

“Mr. James Allred

White Plains

NC”

Allred initially mustered into Company B (the “McDowell Rifles”) of the 22^nd NC Infantry, in May, 1861; he was discharged in July, 1862; the reason for his discharge was he was considered “over age”. Allred would re-enlist in October, 1863 in Co. M of the 16^th NC Infantry; he served with the 16th NC until he was captured at the Battle of the North Anna River, in Virginia, on May ; he was sent to Pt. Lookout as a POW, where he died of “scurvy” on March 15, 1865. During his service in the two North Carolina infantry regiments, Allred saw was engaged in several significant battles.

James F. Allred

Residence McDowell County NC; 36 years old.

Enlisted on 5/8/1861 at McDowell County, NC as a Private.

On 5/8/1861 he mustered into “B” Co. NC 22nd Infantry

He was discharged on 7/16/1862

(Disch by reason of being over age)

NAME:	James F Allred
ENLISTMENT AGE:	36
BIRTH DATE:	1825
ENLISTMENT DATE:	8 May 1861
ENLISTMENT PLACE:	McDowell County, North Carolina
ENLISTMENT RANK:	Private
MUSTER DATE:	8 May 1861
MUSTER PLACE:	North Carolina
MUSTER COMPANY:	B
MUSTER REGIMENT:	22nd Infantry
MUSTER REGIMENT TYPE:	Infantry
MUSTER INFORMATION:	Enlisted
MUSTER OUT DATE:	16 Jul 1862
MUSTER OUT INFORMATION:	disch
SIDE OF WAR:	Confederacy
SURVIVED WAR?:	Yes
RESIDENCE PLACE:	McDowell County, North Carolina

22nd NC Infantry

Organized: on 7/11/61
Mustered Out: 4/9/65

From	To	Brigade	Division	Corps	Army	Comment
Aug ’61	Sep ’61		Dist Aquia		Dept of Fredericksburg
Sep ’61	Oct ’61	Walker’s	Dist Aquia		Dept of Fredericksburg
Oct ’61	Apr ’62	Walker’s/French’s	Aquia Dist		Dept of Northern Virginia
Apr ’62	Jun ’62	Pettigrew’s	Whiting’s		Dept of Northern Virginia
Jun ’62	Jun ’62	Pender’s	A.P. Hill’s		Army of Northern Virginia
Jun ’62	Jul ’62	Pender’s	A.P. Hill’s	1st	Army of Northern Virginia
Jul ’62	May ’63	Pender’s	A.P. Hill’s	2nd	Army of Northern Virginia
May ’63	Apr ’65	Scales’	Pender’s/Wilcox’s	3rd	Army of Northern Virginia

22nd Regiment, North Carolina Infantry

OVERVIEW:

22nd Infantry Regiment, formerly the 12th Volunteers, completed its organization near Raleigh, North Carolina, in July, 1861. The men were recruited in the counties of Caldwell, McDowell, Surry, Ashe, Guilford, Alleghany, Caswell, Stokes, and Randolph. With nearly 1,000 men, the unit was ordered to Virginia and assigned to the Aquia District in the Department of Northern Virginia. Later it was brigaded under Generals Pettigrew, Pender, and Scales. It fought with the army from Seven Pines to Cold Harbor, took its place in the Petersburg trenches south of the James River, and ended the war at Appomattox. In April, 1862, this regiment contained 752 men, reported 161 casualties during the Seven Days’ Battles, had 6 killed and 57 wounded at Second Manassas and 1 killed and 44 wounded at Fredericksburg. It lost 30 killed and 139 wounded at Chancellorsville and of the 321 engaged at Gettysburg, over fifty percent were disabled. On April 9, 1865, it surrendered with 13 officers and 97 men. The field officers were Colonels James Conner, Thomas S. Galloway, Jr., Charles E. Lightfoot, and James J. Pettigrew; Lieutenant Colonels Christopher C. Cole, R.H. Gray, John O. Long, and William L. Mitchell; and Majors Laban Odell and W.Lee Russell.

22nd North Carolina Infantry Regiment

“Twelfth Infantry Regiment Volunteers”

1861
July 11	The 22nd North Carolina Infantry Regiment was organized at Raleigh. The field officers wer Colonel J. Johnston Pettigrew, Lieutenant Colonel John O. Long (West Point Class of 1854), and Major Thomas Galloway (VMI). The regiment was originally organized with 12 companies, but before the regiment was mustered in Companies C and D were transferred to two other regiments that were forming. It kept its original company designations, though, having no C or D but having an L and M. Company A – Caldwell County – “Caldwell Rough & Ready Boys” – Captain W.F. Jones Company B – McDowell County – “McDowell Rifles” – Captain James M. Neal Company C – Surry County (not mustered & transferred to 28th North Carolina as Company A) Company D – Ashe County (not mustered & transferred to 26th North Carolina as Company A) Company E – Guilford County – “Guilford Men” – Captain Columbus Cole Company F – Alleghany County – “Allegheny True Blues” – Captain Jesse F. Reeves Company G – Caswell County – “Caswell Rifles” – Captain Edward M. Scott Company H – Stokes County – “Stokes Boys” – Captain Hamiliton Scales Company I – Randolph County – “Randolph Rifles” – Captain Shubal G. Worth Company K – McDowell County – “McDowell Boys” – Captain Alney Burgin Company L – Randolph County – “Uwharrie Grays” – Captain Robert H. Gray Company M – Randolph County – “Randolph Hornets” – Captain John M. Odell
August-September	Moved to Virginia and assigned to District of the Aquia, Department of Fredericksburg.
September-October	Assigned to Walker’s Brigade, District of the Aquia, Department of Fredericksburg.
October-April	Assigned to Walker’s-French’s-Pettigrew’s Brigade, District of the Aquia, Department of Northern Virginia.
December 9	Evansport Company I was detailed to man No. 2 Battery. Several men from the company were wounded when a 42-pounder burst.
1862
April 10	Colonel Pettigrew was promoted to brigadier general. Lieutenant Colonel Charles E. Lightfoot of the 6th North Carolina State Troops was transferred in and promoted to lieutenant colonel.
April-June	Assigned to Pettigrew’s Brigade, Whiting’s Division, Department of Northern Virginia. The regiment mustered 752 men.
April-May	Siege of Yorktown
May 31-June 1	Battle of Seven Pines The regiment lost 147 casualties. Colonel Lightfoot was captured. Captain Thomas F. Jones and Lieutenant S. H. Adams of Company A were killed
June 13	The regiment was reorganized for the duration of the war. James Conner of South Carolina was elected colonel, Captain Robert H. Gray of Company L was elected lieutenant colonel, and Captain Columbus C. Cole of Company E was elected major.
June-July	Assigned to Pettigrew’s Brigade, A.P. Hill’s Division, Longstreet’s Command, Army of Northern Virginia.
June 25-July 1	Seven Days Battles The regiment suffered 28 men killed, 92 wounded, and 29 captured.
June 26	Beaver Dam Creek (Gaines’ Mill) The regiment lost 7 men killed and 50 wounded. Colonel Connor was badly wounded by a rifle ball that shattered his leg, disabling him for two months. Lieutenant Colonel Grey took command of the regiment.
June 27	Gaines’ Mill
June 30	Frayser’s Farm The regiment lost 17 men killed. Captain Ephraim Bouldin, of Company H was killed, as were Captain Harper and Lieutenant P. E. Charles, of Company E, who was bearing the colors. The nine men of the color guard were also killed.
July-May	Assigned to Pettigrew’s Brigade, A.P. Hill’s Division, Jackson’s Command, Army of Northern Virginia.
August 9	Battle of Cedar Mountain The regiment lost 1 man wounded. It was commanded by Major C.C. Cole while Lieutenant Colonel Gray was very sick.
August 28	Battle of Groveton (Brawner’s Farm) The regiment lost 6 men killed and 57 wounded, and 3 captured .
August 29-30	Second Battle of Manassas (Bull Run) The regiment lost 1 man 57 wounded.
Septmber 1	Battle of Ox Hill (Chantilly)
September 12-15	Harpers Ferry
September 17	Battle of Sharpsburg (Antietam) The regiment was commanded by Major Christopher C. Cole. It lost 6 men wounded and 4 captured. From the now-missing marker to Pender’s Brigade on the Antietam battlefield along Harpers Ferry Road: Pender’s Brigade left Harpers Ferry at 7:30 A.M. of September 17, crossed the Potomac by Blackford’s Ford and reached this road about 3 P.M. It was placed in position near this point to guard the approaches to the battlefield from the lower Antietam. It was exposed to the long range Infantry and Artillery fire of the enemy but was not otherwise actively engaged. Late in the day it was moved to the left, and on the morning of the 18th, took position on the left of Branch’s Brigade, where it remained until it was withdrawn to recross the Potomac.
September 20	Shepherdstown Ford The regiment lost 6 men wounded and 1 captured. Lieutenant Colonel Gray rejoined the regiment shortly after the battle.
December 13	Battle of Fredericksburg The regiment lost 2 men killed, 46 wounded, and 6 missing or captured.

James F. Allred

Residence was not listed;

Enlisted on 10/6/1863 at Camp Vance, NC as a Private.

On 10/6/1863 he mustered into “M” Co. NC 16th Infantry

He died on 3/15/1865 at Point Lookout, MD

(Died of scurvy)

He was listed as:

* POW 5/24/1864 North Anna River, VA

* Confined 5/30/1864 Point Lookout, MD (Estimated day)

NAME:	James F Allred
ENLISTMENT DATE:	6 Oct 1863
ENLISTMENT PLACE:	Camp Vance, North Carolina
ENLISTMENT RANK:	Private
MUSTER DATE:	6 Oct 1863
MUSTER PLACE:	North Carolina
MUSTER COMPANY:	M
MUSTER REGIMENT:	16th Infantry
MUSTER REGIMENT TYPE:	Infantry
MUSTER INFORMATION:	Enlisted
IMPRISONMENT DATE:	24 May 1864
IMPRISONMENT PLACE:	North Anna River, Virginia
MUSTER OUT DATE:	15 Mar 1865
MUSTER OUT PLACE:	Point Lookout, Maryland
MUSTER OUT INFORMATION:	died
SIDE OF WAR:	Confederacy
SURVIVED WAR?:	No
NOTES:	1864-05-30 Confined, (Point Lookout, MD), Estimated day

16th NC Infantry

Organized: on 11/14/61
Mustered Out: 4/9/65

From	To	Brigade	Division	Corps	Army	Comment
Jul ’61	Nov ’61	Gilham’s			Army of Northwest
Nov ’61	Apr ’62	Hampton’s	Whiting’s	Potomac Dist	Dept of Northern Virginia
Apr ’62	Jun ’62	Hampton’s	Whiting’s		Army of Northern Virginia
Jun ’62	Jul ’62	Pender’s	A.P. Hill’s		Army of Northern Virginia
Jul ’62	Jul ’62	Pender’s	A.P. Hill’s	1st	Army of Northern Virginia
Jul ’62	May ’63	Pender’s	A.P. Hill’s	2nd	Army of Northern Virginia
May ’63	Apr ’65	Scales’	Pender’s/Wilcox’s	3rd	Army of Northern Virginia

16th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry

OVERVIEW:

16th Infantry Regiment, formerly the 6th Volunteers, completed its organization at Raleigh, North Carolina, in June, 1861. Its members were from the counties of Jackson, Madison, Yancey, Rutherford, Burke, Buncombe, Macon, Henderson, and Polk. Sent to Virginia with about 1,200 men, the regiment was assigned to General W. Hampton’s, Pender’s, and Scales’ Brigade. It served in many battles of the Army of Northern Virginia from Seven Pines to Cold Harbor, was involved in the long Petersburg siege south of the James River, and was active around Appomattox. It had a force of 721 men in April, 1862, lost 33 killed and 199 wounded during the Seven Days’ Battles, had 8 killed and 44 wounded at Second Manassas, and suffered 6 killed and 48 wounded at Fredericksburg. The unit reported 105 casualties at Chancellorsville, and of the 321 engaged at Gettysburg, thirty-seven percent were disabled. It surrendered 12 officers and 83 men. The field officers were Colonels Champion T.N. Davis, Stephen Lee, John S. McElroy, and William A. Stowe; Lieutenant Colonels Abel J. Cloud and Robert G.A. Love; and Majors Benjamin F. Briggs and Herbert D. Lee.

16th North Carolina Infantry Regiment

1861
June 16	The 16th North Carolina Infantry Regiment was organized for one year’s service at Raleigh as the 6th Infantry Regiment Volunteers under the command of Colonel Stephen Lee, Lieutenant Colonel Robert G.A. Love, and Major Benjamin F. Briggs. Company A – Jackson County – Captain Andrew W. Coleman Company B – Madison County – Captain John Peek Company C – Yancey County – Captain John S. McElroy Company D – Rutherford County – Captain Herbert D. Lee Company E – Burke County – “Burke Tigers” – Captain Elijah J. Kirksey Company F – Buncombe County – Captain Patrick H. Thrash Company G – Rutherford County – Captain Champion T.N. Davis Company H – Macon County – Captain Thomas M. Angel Company I – Henderson County – Captain William M. Shipp Company K – Polk County – “Carolina Boys” – Captain John C. Camp Company L – Haywood County – Captain Elisha G. Johnston Company M – Gaston County – Captain William A. Stowe
July 5	The regiment left for Virginia and was assigned to Gilham’s Brigade, Army of the Northwest. It was posted to Valley Mountain, where it suffered from a measles epidemic. At one point two thirds of the regiment was sick, and several men died.
September 12	Cheat Mountain
November-April	Marched to Yorktown via Frederiksburg. Assigned to Hampton’s Brigade, Whiting’s Division, Potomac District, Department of Northern Virginia.
November 14	Redesignated as the 16th North Carolina Infantry Regiment when North Carolina consolidated their state and volunteer unit designations.
1862
April-June	Assigned to Hampton’s Brigade, Whiting’s Division, Army of Northern Virginia. Mustered 721 men.
April-May	Siege of Yorktown
April 26	The regiment was reorganized for the duration of the war. Company N (“Rutherford Rifles” – Rutherford County) was added. Captain Champion T.N. Davis of Company G was elected colonel, Captain John S. McElroy of Company C was elected lieutenant colonel, and Captain William Stowe of Company M was elected major. The new company officers were: Company A -Captain James R. Love Company B – Captain Solomon W. Carter Company C – Captain Creed F. Young Company D – Captain Adolphus A. McKinney Company E – Captain Elijah J. Kirksey (reected) Company F – Captain Henry C. Worley Company G – Captain Lawson Pinkney Erwin Company H – Captain James L. Robinson Company I – Captain William B. Whitaker Company K – Captain John C. Camp (reelected) Company L – Captain Alden G. Howell Company M – Captain Leroy W. Stowe Company N – James W. Kilpatrick (reelected)
May 31-June 1	Battle of Seven Pines Colonel Davis was killed. Lieutenant Colonel McElroy was promoted to colonel and Major Stowe to lieutenant colonel.
June 19	Company M was transferred to the 56th North Carolina Infantry Regiment as Company I.
June-July	Assigned to Pender’s Brigade, A.P. Hill’s Division, Longstreet’s Command, Army of Northern Virginia.
June 25-July 1	Seven Days Battles The regiment lost lost 33 men killed and 199 wounded in the week’s fighting.
June 26	Beaver Dam Creek
June 27	Battle of Gaines’ Mill Major Stowe was wounded.
June 30	Frayser’s Farm Captain Andrew W. Coleman, of Company A was killed. Lieutenant A.W. Bryson took command until he was wounded, and the company ended the battle under the command of Sergeant John S. Keener.
July-May	A.P. Hill’s Division was transferred to Jackson’s Command.
August 9	Battle of Cedar Mountain
August 28-30	Second Battle of Manassas (Bull Run) The regiment lost 8 men killed and 44 wounded.
September 1	Battle of Ox Hill (Chantilly)
September 4	Crossed the Potomac River.
September 9	Reached Frederick, Maryland.
September 12-15	Capture of Harpers Ferry
September 17	Battle of Sharpsburg (Antietam) The regiment was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel William A. Stowe. From the War Department marker for Pender’s Brigade along Harpers Ferry Road at Antietam: Pender’s Brigade left Harpers Ferry at 7:30 A.M. of September 17, crossed the Potomac by Blackford’s Ford and reached this road about 3 P.M. It was placed in position near this point to guard the approaches to the battlefield from the lower Antietam. It was exposed to the long range Infantry and Artillery fire of the enemy but was not otherwise actively engaged. Late in the day it was moved to the left, and on the morning of the 18th, took position on the left of Branch’s Brigade, where it remained until it was withdrawn to recross the Potomac.
September 20	Shepherdstown Ford
October 1	At Bunker Hill.
October 5	Company A was transferred to the 39th North Carolina Infantry and Company E was transferred to the Thomas Legion.
December 13	Battle of Fredericksburg The regiment lost 6 men killed and 48 wounded. Colonel McElroy was wounded and disabled. Lieutenant Colonel Stowe was promoted to colonel.
1863
May 1-4	Battle of Chancellorsville The regiment lost 105 casualties. Colonel William Stowe was wounded.
May	Assigned to Scales’ Brigade, Pender’s-Wilcox’s Division in the newly created 3rd Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia.
July 1-3	Battle of Gettysburg The regiment was commanded at Gettysburg by Captain Leroy W. Stowe. It brought 321 men to the field and lost 72 casualties. From the monument to Scales’ Brigade on the Gettysburg battlefield: *July 1.* Crossed Willoughby Run about 3.30 P. M. relieving Heth’s line and advancing with left flank on Chambersburg Pike took part in the struggle until it ended. When the Union forces made their final stand on Seminary Ridge the Brigade charged and aided in dislodging them but suffered heavy losses. Gen. A. M. Scales was wounded and all the field officers but one were killed or wounded. *July 2.* In position near here with skirmishers out in front and on flank. *July 3.* In Longstreet’s assault the Brigade supported the right wing of Pettigrew’s Division. With few officers to lead them the men advanced in good order through a storm of shot and shell and when the front line neared the Union works they pushed forward to aid it in the final struggle and were among the last to retire. *July 4.* After night withdrew and began the march to Hagerstown.
July 10	Falling Waters
October-November	Bristoe Campaign
November-December	Mine Run Campaign
1864
May 5-6	Battle of the Wilderness
May 8-21	Battle of Spotsylvania Court House
May 22-26	Battle of North Anna
June 1-3	Battle of Cold Harbor
June	Siege of Petersburg
August 25	Reams Station
September 29-30	Fort Harrison & Jones’ Farm
1865
February 5-7	Battle of Hatcher’s Run
April 9	Appomattox Court House The regiment surrendered 12 officers and 83 enlisted men under the command of Colonel William Stowe.

The regiment’s field officers were Colonels Stephen Lee, Champion T.N. Davis, John S. McElroy, and William A. Stowe; Lieutenant Colonels Abel J. Cloud and Robert G.A. Love; and Majors Benjamin F. Briggs and Herbert D. Lee.

Sixth Plate Ambrotype of Private James F. Allred 16th, 22nd North Carolina Infantry – POW

22nd North Carolina Infantry Regiment

“Twelfth Infantry Regiment Volunteers”

Evansport

Siege of Yorktown

Battle of Seven Pines

Seven Days Battles

Beaver Dam Creek (Gaines’ Mill)

Gaines’ Mill

Frayser’s Farm

Battle of Cedar Mountain

Battle of Ox Hill (Chantilly)

16th North Carolina Infantry Regiment

Cheat Mountain

Siege of Yorktown

Battle of Seven Pines

Seven Days Battles

Beaver Dam Creek

Battle of Gaines’ Mill

Frayser’s Farm

Battle of Cedar Mountain

Battle of Ox Hill (Chantilly)

Falling Waters

Bristoe Campaign

Mine Run Campaign

Battle of North Anna

Fort Harrison & Jones’ Farm

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