Cumberland County NC

Slave Narrative of Uncle Willis Williams

Interviewer: Genevieve W. Chandler Person Interviewed: Willis Williams Location: Conway, South Carolina “When wuz I born? Born in August. When I wuz born been August. I wuz a man grown pulling boxes, (turpentine boxes) when the shake wuz. I know the very night the shake come——on a Wednesday night. I wuz on door step loosing my shoe string. There wuz more religion then than they is now. Praying and prayer meeting for a month. Everybody tend meeting. “I been with the Yankee. I kin tell you bout the Yankee. They come home there to Rock Creek when the war wuz … Read more

William O. Huske

2nd Lt., F. Artly., Hdqrs. Co., 42nd Div., 149th F. Artly.; of Cumberland County; son of B. R. and Hannah Oliver Huske. Entered service May 13, 1917, at Fayetteville, N.C. Sent to Ft. Oglethorpe. Transferred to Hoboken. Sailed for France Sept. 10, 1917. Fought at St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, Lunerville Sector, Marne, Second Chateau-Thierry. Wounded at Battle of Chateau Thierry Aug. 28, 1918, by high explossive shell. Gassed at Montfaucon Oct. 11, 1918. Returned to USA Jan. 22, 1919. Mustered out at General Hospital No. 12 Biltmore, N.C., Aug. 28, 1919.

Junius G. Campbell

Private, Inf., Co. A, 323rd Reg., 81st Div. Born in Cumberland County, N.C., June 1, 1891, and son of D. B. and Mary Campbell. Husband of Gertrude Brantley Campbell. Entered the service at Carthage, N.C., May 28, 1918, and sent to Camp Jackson, S. C., and then transferred to Camp Sevier, S. C. Sailed for France Aug. 11, 1918. Fought at Meuse-Argonne and Vosges Mountains. Mustered out of the service at Camp Lee, Va., May 25, 1919.

Philip T. Fry

Capt., Co. H, 119th Reg., 30th Div.; son of W. A. and Mrs. Flora N. Fry, of Fayetteville, Cumberland County. Entered the service June, 1916, and served on the Mexican border. Promoted to 1st Lt. Aug., 1917, then to Captain. Went overseas in 1917. Fought in all engagements. Was cited for bravery and very efficient service when the 119th broke the Hindenburg Line. Volunteered for continued service and was transferred to the Regular Army. Served with Army of Occupation in Germany as Capt. of Co. K, 38th Inf., 3rd Div. Holds Military Cross from the British and decorations from the … Read more

George G. Myrover, Jr.

Sergt., F. A., Btry. A, 76th Regt., 3rd Div. Born in Cumberland County; the son of Mr. and Mrs. George G. Myrover. Entered service June 12, 1917, at Fayetteville, N.C. Was sent to Camp Allen, from there to Camp Shelby, Miss. Sailed to France April 23, 1918. Promoted to rank of Sergt. Sept. 5, 1917. Fought at Meuse, Aisne, Marne, St. Mihiel, Argonne. Sergt. G. G. Myrover was awarded Regimental Recommendation for loyal and faithful service in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, second battle of the Marne, and St. Mihiel. Was stationed at Le Mans, Berigny, Le Sep. Was mustered out at … Read more

Biography of Paul Phillip MacCaskill

Paul Phillip MacCaskill. One of the younger members of the Kansas bar, in active practice at Parsons, Paul MacCaskill has already had a wide range of experience in his profession and in public affairs. While studying law and since he spent a good deal of time in the service of public men, at Topeks and elsewhere, and in 1915 was secretary to Hon. Baille P. Waggener, the Atchison County representative in the State Senate. He is of a fine strain of Scotch ancestry. The name MacCaskill, or MacAskill, is of Norse origin, meaning Anses Kettle, or sacrificial vessel to the … Read more

Ingram, Eric Lt. – Obituary

Lt. Eric Ingram Helicopter Victim Army Pilot Killed At Ft. Bragg Tuesday An army helicopter crash at Fort Bragg, N. C., Tuesday afternoon claimed the life of Eric Ingram 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Ingram of Haines. The family was informed that Lt. Ingram was piloting a helicopter carrying an injured soldier in a stretcher when the accident happened at the base. No other details were immediately available. His wife, the former Shirley Long of Baker, resided with him in the East and her mother, Mrs. Alice Long left by plane from Boise Wed. morning to return to … Read more

Daniel B. Byrd

Capt., Inf., Co. D, 3rd Div., 38th Reg. and 19th Co. of 30th Div.; of Cumberland County; son of George J. and Mrs. Mary Byrd. Husband of Mrs. Florence Cozort Byrd. Entered service July 5, 1916 at Ft. Monroe, Va. Sent to Mineola, N. Y. Transferred to Ft. Bliss, El Paso, Tex., then to Camp Sevier, S. C. Sailed for England to France May 27, 1918. Entered service as Lt. July 5, 1916. Promoted to Capt. April 11, 1919. Fought in all battles of 30th Div. Wounded in the battle of Somme, LeCatau Sector, Oct. 11, 1918, by shrapnel. Sent … Read more

Joseph S. Huske

Major, F. Artly., Unassigned; of Cumberland County; son of B. R. and Hannah O. Huske. Husband of Mary Cook Huske. Entered service May 8, 1917, at Fayetteville, N.C. Sent to Ft. Oglethorpe. Transferred to Ft. Bliss, from there to Camp Jackson. Promoted to rank as Capt. Aug. 5, 1918. Major Oct. 23, 1918, to Ft. Oglethorpe Officers’ Training Camp. Discharged and re-entered 2nd Camp, coming out as 1st Lt. Assigned 82nd, F. Artly., 15th Cavalry Div. Promoted to Capt. and transferred to Camp Jackson. Then to 2nd Brig. F. A. R. D., then to command of 5th Regt. F. A. … Read more

Daniel David McCrimmon

Corpl., Arty., Btry. D, 81st Div., 316th Regt.; of Cumberland County; son of N. and Mrs. Mary McCrimmon. Entered service Sept. 17, 1917, at Carthage, N.C. Sent to Camp Jackson, S. C. Promoted to rank of Corpl. November, 1917. Mustered out at Camp Jackson, S. C., 1918.

John Vann Thornton

1st Class Private, F. A., 13th Co. Born in Cumberland County; son of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Thornton. Entered service June, 1918, at Fayetteville, N.C. Was sent to Ft. Thomas, Ky. Transferred to Camp Sherman, Ohio. Mustered out at Camp Sherman Dec. 20, 1918.

Biographical Sketch of Charles Waddell Chestnutt

Chestnutt, Charles Waddell; lawyer and author; born, Cleveland, June 20, 1858; son of Andrew J. and Maria Chestnutt; educated, public schools Cleveland and Fayetteville, N. C.; began teaching at the age of 16 years and for 9 years taught in the schools of Fayetteville, N. C.; at the age of 23, became principal of State Normal School, at Fayetteville; in 1884, spent a number of months in newspaper writing in New York City; began business life in Cleveland as a shorthand reporter; employed as such in the Cleveland Courts; studied law with the late Samuel E. Williamson; admitted to the … Read more

Biography of William J. Yates

William J. Yates was born in Fayetteville, N. C., August 8, 1827. His father was an invalid, and was what was known in. those days as a ‘wheel-wright.” His mother was a member of the M. E. Church for seventy-two years, and she neglected none of the training that her son ought to have. The grandparents of Mr. Yates were English and Welsh, having come direct from Great Britain to this country. From boyhood he was thrown upon his own resources, and gladly assisted in the support of his mother and the younger children. Early in life he showed great … Read more

Robert G. Haigh

Private, F. Artly., Btry. A, 81st Div., 317th Regt.; of Cumberland County; son of R. G. and Marion Taylor Haigh. Entered service March 3, 1918, at Fayetteville, N.C. Sent to Camp Jackson. Transferred to Camp Mills. Sailed for France July, 1918. Returned to USA June 18, 1919. Mustered out at Camp Lee, Va., June, 1919.

Junius Richardson Vann, Jr.

Capt., Med. Corps, 160th Inf., 40th Div. Born in Cumberland County Sept. 9, 1889; son of J. R. and Ida L. Vann. Entered the service at Fayetteville, N.C., July, 1917, and sent to Camp Greenleaf, Ga., and transferred to Camp Mills. Sailed for France Aug. 11, 1918. Promoted to the rank of Lt. August, 1917, and to Capt. March 12, 1918. Landed in the USA July 29, 1919, and mustered out of the service at Camp Lee, Va., Aug. 15, 1919.

Philip O. Hoffer

M. M., 1st Class, U. S. N. R. F.; of Cumberland County; son of F. F. and Mrs. Alice Hoffer. Entered service April 3, 1918, at Raleigh, N.C. Sent to Pensacola, Fa. Transferred to League Island, Pa. Sailed for France June 7, 1918. Served with the Naval Aviation Forces at Pauilac, Laber-Vrach, Brest, France Returned to USA March 18, 1919, at Hoboken, N. J Mustered out at Pelham Bay, Park, N. Y., April 1, 1919.

Oliver T. Harrelson

1st Class Private, Inf., Co. K, 81st Div., 321st Regt. Born in Cumberland County Jan., 1895; son of Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Harrelson. Entered service May 25, 1918, at Fayetteville, N.C. Was sent to Camp Jackson, S. C., from there to Camp Sevier, S. C. Transferred to Camp Upton, N. Y. Sailed to France July 31, 1918. Fought at Meuse-Argonne, St. Die. Landed in the USA June 20, 1919. Mustered out at Camp Lee, Va., June 27, 1919.

Harry A. Johnson

2nd Lt., Co. M, 29th Div., 113th Inf. Born in Cumberland County; the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Johnson. Entered service June 19, 1916, at Fayetteville, N.C. Was sent to Camp Glenn, N.C. Sent to Bridge Guard, Asheville, N.C. Transferred to Camp Sevier, S. C. Sailed for France May 11, 1918. Fought at Meuse-Argonne Front. Promoted to 2nd Lt. Sept. 25, 1918. Was with Co. F, 119th Inf., 30th Div., until July 23, 1918. Served on the Mexican border six months. Returned to USA May 17, 1919. Mustered out at Camp Lee, Va., May 24, 1919.

J. L. Maloney

Private, Radio Service; of Cumberland County; son of J. J. and Marie Maloney. Entered service May 15, 1918, at Fayetteville, N.C. Sent to A. & E. College, N.C. Transferred to Ft. Sill, Okla. Mustered out at Camp Jackson, S. C., Feb. 7, 1919.

Joseph T. Maloney

2nd Lt., Att. Transport Service; of Cumberland County; son of Jno. J. and Marie E. Maloney. Entered service Sept. 20, 1917, at Fayetteville, N.C. Sent to Charleston, S. C. Transferred to Camp Johnston, Fla., then to Montreal, Can. Sailed on British transport Haverford Aug. 30, 1918. Promoted to rank of Sergt. October, 1917; 2nd Lt. August, 1918. Two trips on the Haverford with American troops, from Canada to British Isles. Two trips U. S. N. T. Pasadena, returning troops from France. Mustered out at Hoboken May 20, 1919.