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This memorial to Lafayette Barnes, the 8th of 10 known children (7 boys/3 girls) born to Edwin Barnes Sr. and Theresa Simms, is in the Oswald Lipscomb plot at Maplewood Cemetery. Lafayette was the brother of Sarah "Sally" Barnes, 2nd wife of Oswald Lipscomb, a noted architect in Wilson.
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Lafayette Barnes was the youngest of the 4 Barnes brothers -- John Thomas, Arthur, and Dr. Edwin being the others -- who all answered the Confederate call to arms when NC entered the Civil War and all served with the NC 4th.
The NC 4th, also known as the "Wilson Light Infantry", was organized in Wilson County and began enlisting at Wilson on 18 April 1861, for twelve month service and mustered in for the war.
Lafayette would only serve 7 months before he died on October 23, 1861 near Manassas, VA of "febris typhoides" at age 22.
Having died near Manassas indicates he may have served in the First Battle of Manassas (First Bull Run), which occurred on July 21, 1861.
His mother would mourn the death of her youngest son in arms, but thankfully her other 3 sons in service would return to her.
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Find A Grave contributor Katharina Schlichtherle has provided this important information on Lafayette Barnes' unit
Lafayette's unit came to Manassas shortly after the battle there, and they stayed in Camp Pickins there till March 1862. They were guarding prisoners, material and also manning the batteries (particularly the company Lafayette was in).
This memorial to Lafayette Barnes, the 8th of 10 known children (7 boys/3 girls) born to Edwin Barnes Sr. and Theresa Simms, is in the Oswald Lipscomb plot at Maplewood Cemetery. Lafayette was the brother of Sarah "Sally" Barnes, 2nd wife of Oswald Lipscomb, a noted architect in Wilson.
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Lafayette Barnes was the youngest of the 4 Barnes brothers -- John Thomas, Arthur, and Dr. Edwin being the others -- who all answered the Confederate call to arms when NC entered the Civil War and all served with the NC 4th.
The NC 4th, also known as the "Wilson Light Infantry", was organized in Wilson County and began enlisting at Wilson on 18 April 1861, for twelve month service and mustered in for the war.
Lafayette would only serve 7 months before he died on October 23, 1861 near Manassas, VA of "febris typhoides" at age 22.
Having died near Manassas indicates he may have served in the First Battle of Manassas (First Bull Run), which occurred on July 21, 1861.
His mother would mourn the death of her youngest son in arms, but thankfully her other 3 sons in service would return to her.
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Find A Grave contributor Katharina Schlichtherle has provided this important information on Lafayette Barnes' unit
Lafayette's unit came to Manassas shortly after the battle there, and they stayed in Camp Pickins there till March 1862. They were guarding prisoners, material and also manning the batteries (particularly the company Lafayette was in).
*** MEMORIAL GRAVESTONE ONLY ***
This memorial to Lafayette Barnes, the 8th of 10 known children (7 boys/3 girls) born to Edwin Barnes Sr. and Theresa Simms, is in the Oswald Lipscomb plot at Maplewood Cemetery. Lafayette was the brother of Sarah "Sally" Barnes, 2nd wife of Oswald Lipscomb, a noted architect in Wilson.
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Lafayette Barnes was the youngest of the 4 Barnes brothers -- John Thomas, Arthur, and Dr. Edwin being the others -- who all answered the Confederate call to arms when NC entered the Civil War and all served with the NC 4th.
The NC 4th, also known as the "Wilson Light Infantry", was organized in Wilson County and began enlisting at Wilson on 18 April 1861, for twelve month service and mustered in for the war.
Lafayette would only serve 7 months before he died on October 23, 1861 near Manassas, VA of "febris typhoides" at age 22.
Having died near Manassas indicates he may have served in the First Battle of Manassas (First Bull Run), which occurred on July 21, 1861.
His mother would mourn the death of her youngest son in arms, but thankfully her other 3 sons in service would return to her.
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Find A Grave contributor Katharina Schlichtherle has provided this important information on Lafayette Barnes' unit
Lafayette's unit came to Manassas shortly after the battle there, and they stayed in Camp Pickins there till March 1862. They were guarding prisoners, material and also manning the batteries (particularly the company Lafayette was in).
This memorial to Lafayette Barnes, the 8th of 10 known children (7 boys/3 girls) born to Edwin Barnes Sr. and Theresa Simms, is in the Oswald Lipscomb plot at Maplewood Cemetery. Lafayette was the brother of Sarah "Sally" Barnes, 2nd wife of Oswald Lipscomb, a noted architect in Wilson.
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Lafayette Barnes was the youngest of the 4 Barnes brothers -- John Thomas, Arthur, and Dr. Edwin being the others -- who all answered the Confederate call to arms when NC entered the Civil War and all served with the NC 4th.
The NC 4th, also known as the "Wilson Light Infantry", was organized in Wilson County and began enlisting at Wilson on 18 April 1861, for twelve month service and mustered in for the war.
Lafayette would only serve 7 months before he died on October 23, 1861 near Manassas, VA of "febris typhoides" at age 22.
Having died near Manassas indicates he may have served in the First Battle of Manassas (First Bull Run), which occurred on July 21, 1861.
His mother would mourn the death of her youngest son in arms, but thankfully her other 3 sons in service would return to her.
**********
Find A Grave contributor Katharina Schlichtherle has provided this important information on Lafayette Barnes' unit
Lafayette's unit came to Manassas shortly after the battle there, and they stayed in Camp Pickins there till March 1862. They were guarding prisoners, material and also manning the batteries (particularly the company Lafayette was in).
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