The Civil War in Chowan County, North Carolina #264881

In November, 1861, the entire militia of Chowan County was ordered to Roanoke Island for its defense. It consisted of four companies, commanded by Captains Jno. C. Pearce, Thos. Wilson, Isaac Byrum, and J. C. Johnston. These companies constituted the 5th Regiment of N. C. Militia. The regimental officers were W. A. Moore, col, R. G. Mitchell, lt.-col., Wm. H. Bonner, Major, Wm. Badham, Quarter Master, J os. G. Godfrey, Commissary, Dr. R. H. Winborne, Surgeon and Dr. L. P. Warren, Assistant Surgeon. After this a draft of militia was again made, and a company formed with John C. Pearce as Captain. They encamped for some time at Center Hill.