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William Thomas Harbison (1844-1896) of Morganton, N.C., joined Company B, 11th Regiment of the Confederate army in 1861. He was severely wounded in the Battle of Gaines Mill on 2 June 1864, resulting in the amputation of his right leg below the knee. He served as Register of Deeds of Burke County, N.C., for ten years, having been elected to five consecutive terms. His son, William Alexander Harbison, established one of Burke County's oldest insurance firms, Morganton Insurance and Realty Company.

From the description of Harbison family papers, 1782-1963. WorldCat record id: 71205610

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