This is about my G-G-G-Grandfather, William Irvin Rayner. He was a farmer who enlisted for the war at Lower Black River, and mustered into service on June 13, 1861 at Wilmington, NC at the age of 30. He served in Co E 18th NC infantry. (Confederate) Detailed as a nurse at Camp Winder Hospital, Richmond Virginia. He got sick himself in March of 1863 and was Hospitalized in Richmond, Virginia and died there on April 1, 1863.He is buried there in Richmond where he died and to this day Iv'e not been able to locate his grave. Can any body help? Email direct at: Lance Turner Sylvester Jacob Riley died in Wilmington, N. C. 25 August 1865, place of birth unknown. He was married to Mary Costin daughter of George Costin and Fanny Russell. Sylvester's parents were John Cornelius Riley, born 6 Jun 1791 and Harriet Elizabeth Edens born 28 March 1795. Sylvester Riley is buried in Oakdale Cemetery. Any information concerning ancestors of Sylvester Jacob Riley and Mary Costin would be appreciated. Email direct at: Ed Davis Wylie T. Sikes was born ca. 1828 in NC. On his son's death certificate, it says his father was born in Wilmington, NC. Wylie T. Sikes has been a mystery to me. I do have his civil war records. He fought for the USA in the 10th TN Volunteers. Any help would be appreciated. I know the Sikes/Sykes family were prominent in Wilmington in the early 1800s, but that is all. Email direct at: David S. Rains Researching the following surnames: James Sage Bradley Sharpless Wooten/Wootten Jewett Email direct at: James A Miller Jr
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