Whitaker, Cary, 1832-1865.

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Cary Whitaker was born on 1 January 1832 in Halifax County, N.C. He was a student at the University of North Carolina, 1850-1852; a teacher, 1852-1857; and a lawyer, 1857-1861. During the Civil War, he was captain and then acting colonel of the 43rd North Carolina Infantry Regiment, C.S.A. He was judge advocate, C.S.A., 1864-1865. He died 20 April 1865 as a result of wounds received in battle.

From the description of Cary Whitaker papers, 1798-1930 (bulk 1859-1865). WorldCat record id: 23444013

From the guide to the Cary Whitaker Papers, 1798-1930, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.)

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referencedIn Wills, William H. (William Henry), 1809-1889. William H. Wills papers, 1712-1921 (bulk 1803-1882). University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Whitaker, Cary, 1832-1865. Cary Whitaker papers, 1798-1930 (bulk 1859-1865). University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Cary Whitaker Papers, 1798-1930 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection
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Halifax County (N.C.)
North Carolina
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Birth 1832

Death 1865

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