Evelyn E Husted (1844 - 1865)

Born 18 Feb 1844 in Clarksville, Huron County, Ohio, United States

Ancestors

Died 10 Apr 1865 at age 21 in Goldsborough, North Carolina, United States

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Biography

Sergeant Evelyn Husted served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: Sep 13 1861
Mustered out: May 16, 1865 (DOW)
Side: USA
Regiment(s): Co D 55th Ohio Infantry

Sergeant Evelyn Husted was Wounded in Action during the United States Civil War.

Evelyn E. Husted and his twin sister Eveline were born on February 18, 1844 in Clarkfield Township, Ohio.

Military Service

Evelyn E. Husted enlisted in the service with his older brother Henry on September 13, 1861 for a term of 3 years. He was 17 at the time, although the record of his enlistment says he was 18. He was appointed Corporal on January 1, 1864 and Sergeant on November 1, 1864. Evelyn Husted was wounded March 16, 1865 in the battle of Averysborough, NC and died of his wounds on 10 April 1865 in Goldsboro, NC.^[1]

Note

Note: Evelyn E. HUSTED and his twin sister were born on February 18, 1844 in Clarksville Ohio.

The folowing are the acounts from the Civil War records;

Husted, Evelyn E. Age 18.

Enlisted in service on 13 Sep 1861 for 3 years.

Private Co. D.

promoted to Corporal 1 Jan 1864.

Promoted to Sergeant 1 Nov 1864.

Wounded on 16 Mar. 1865, in battle of Averasborough, NC

Died of his wounds on 10 Apr 1865 in Goldsborough NC, the day after General Lee surrenderd.

Notes on the battle at Averasborough:

Averasborough

Smiths Ferry, Black River North Carolina

American Civil War

March 16, 1865

On the afternoon of March 15, Judson Kilpatrick's cavalry came up against Lt. Gen. William Hardee's corps consisting of Taliaferro's and McLaw's infantry divisions and Wheeler's dismounted cavalry deployed across the Raleigh Road near Smithville. After feeling out the Confederate defenses, Kilpatrick withdrew and called for infantry support. During the night, four divisions of the XX Corps arrived to confront the Confederates. At dawn, March 16, the Federals advanced on a division front, driving back skirmishers, but they were stopped by the main Confederate line and a counterattack. Mid-morning, the Federals renewed their advance with strong reinforcements and drove the Confederates from two lines of works, but were repulsed at a third line. Late afternoon, the Union XIV Corps began to arrive on the field but was unable to deploy before dark due to the swampy ground. Hardee retreated during the night after holding up the Union advance for nearly two days.

Result(s): Inconclusive

Other Names: Taylor's Hole Creek, Smithville, Smiths Ferry, Black River

Location: Harnett County and Cumberland County

Campaign: Campaign of the Carolinas (February-April 1865)

Date(s): March 16, 1865

Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. Henry Slocum [US]; Lt. Gen. William Hardee [CS]

Forces Engaged: XX Corps and XIV Corps (25,992) [US]; Hardee's Corps (5,400) [CS]

Estimated Casualties: 1,419 total

Burial

Clarksfield Methodist Cemetery Clarksfield Huron County Ohio, USA

Sources

1. ↑ Ohio Roster Commission. Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1866. (Akron, Ohio: Werner Co, 1886), Volume 4, page 54. Retrieved 8 July 2015 from https://archive.org/stream/ohiowarroster05howerich#page/54/mode/2up

Acknowledgements

Gene Husted through the import of Robert1595.ged on Aug 16, 2014.