| Birth: | 1834
Rutherford County
North Carolina, USA | | Death: | unknown, USA | 
Company I, 38th Regiment of NC Troops
"Born in Rutherford County and resided in Cleveland County where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Cleveland County at age 27, November 21, 1861. Mustered in as Private, Promoted to 1st Sergeant in July-December, 1862, Promoted to 1st Sergeant on March 15, 1863. Present or accounted for until wounded at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 3, 1863. Returned to duty prior to September 1, 1863. Reduced to ranks on March 28, 1864. Wounded at or near Wilderness, Virginia, May 6, 1864. Returned to duy in July-August, 1864. Present or accounted for through October, 1864."
Private Fortenberry returned to Cleveland County and reared a family after the war.
His government marker bears no dates.
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Clover Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery
Casar
Cleveland County
North Carolina, USA |
Created by: Judith Parker-Proctor
Record added: Sep 20, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 42189174 |
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