Gaston County, North Carolina, in the Civil War
Gaston County, North Carolina, in the Civil War
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Summary
The 1863 Gaston County tax list defines people's lives economically and socially, and diaries, soldier letters, and other previously unpublished documents tell the story of the war from each perspective. Wives and mothers, children, soldiers, politicians, deserters, and slaves communicate their feelings, reflect their fears and aspirations.
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Gaston County, North Carolina, in the Civil War by Robert C Carpenter
Civil War histories typically center on the deeds of generals and sweeping depictions of battle. This unique study of one Southern county's war experience tells of ordinary soldiers and their wives, mothers and children, slaves, farmers, merchants, Unionists and deserters--through an examination of tax records. The recently discovered 1863 Gaston County, North Carolina, tax list provides a detailed economic and social picture of a war-weary community, recording what taxpayers owned, cataloging slaves by name, age and monetary value, and assessing luxury items. Contemporary diaries, letters and other previously unpublished documents complete the picture, describing cotton mill operations, the lives of slaves, political disagreements, rationales for soldiers' enlistments and desertions, and economic struggles on the home front.
“a detailed examination of how people lived during the war and what they thought of it..recommended”—Civil War News; “an important contribution to our understanding of this tumultuous period in our country’s history. This well-written book is a ‘must read’”—North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal; “an insightful and intimate look into a section of North Carolina’s piedmont during the Civil War...thorough research...meticulous documentation...this book is not to be missed”—National Genealogical Society Quarterly; “a comprehensive examination of the impact of the U.S. Civil War on Gaston County, North Carolina”—ProtoView.
Retired principal Robert C. Carpenter is an adjunct professor at Belmont Abbey College and the president and editor of Footprints in Time, the bulletin for the Gaston Lincoln Genealogical Society. He lives in Bessemer City, North Carolina.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781476662442 |
| ISBN 10 | 1476662444 |
| Title | Gaston County, North Carolina, in the Civil War |
| Author | Robert C Carpenter |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Year published | 2016-04-29 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Prizes | Winner of North Carolina Genealogical Society, Award for Excellence 2016 (United States) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |