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Gideon Monroe Shepherd

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Gideon Monroe Shepherd

Birth
Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
Death
9 Aug 1862 (aged 17–18)
Weldon, Halifax County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Weldon, Halifax County, North Carolina, USA Add to Map
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Gideon was the son of Adam Shepherd & Elizabeth Shepherd.
He enlisted in the Confederate army on March, 3, 1862. Mustered in April 30, 1862. Sent to Camp Magnum,Raleigh, NC. Died Aug. 9,1862 in camp @ Weldon,NC. Died of disease. His father Adam, was later paid the sum of $132.93
He served in the 53 Infantry.
Listed as 5'4' 18 years old
Gideon was the son of Adam Shepherd & Elizabeth Shepherd.
He enlisted in the Confederate army on March, 3, 1862. Mustered in April 30, 1862. Sent to Camp Magnum,Raleigh, NC. Died Aug. 9,1862 in camp @ Weldon,NC. Died of disease. His father Adam, was later paid the sum of $132.93
He served in the 53 Infantry.
Listed as 5'4' 18 years old

Gravesite Details

Co. A 53rd N.C. ;;Information compiled in 1989 & 1992 by Raymond W. Watkins, Falls Church, VA from Record Group 109, the compiled Confederate Military Service Records found in the National Archives, Washington, DC



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