39th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry

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Brief History
39th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry was organized at Camp Patton, Asheville, North Carolina, in July, 1861, as a five company battalion. In November the unit moved to "Camp Hill" near Gooch Mountain where it was increased to eight companies. It surrendered May 4, 1865.

Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin
Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first.

Company A - primarily from Cherokee County

Company B - primarily from Macon County

Company C - primarily from Cherokee County

Company D - "Highland Greys" - primarily from Buncombe Count

Company E - primarily from Clay County

Company F - primarily from Cherokee County

Company G - primarily from Cherokee County

Company H - primarily from Cherokee County

Company I - primarily from Macon County

Company K - "Jackson Rangers or Jackson Volunteers" - primarily from Jackson County

The information about the companies comes from A Guide to Military Organizations and Installations North Carolina 1861-1865 Information about the companies and their rosters are in Manarin and Jordan, North Carolina Troops 1861-1865 A Roster.

Other Sources
National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, is searchable by soldier's name and state. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information.