Absalom Best, Private 1st Co. C, 36th Regt. N. C. T. (2nd Regt. N. C. Art.) Born in Duplin County where he resided as a farmer and enlisted in New Hanover County at age 48, April 16, 1861 for twelve months. Discharged at Wilmington June 23, 1862 by reason of disability. Source: North Carolina Troops: 1861 - 1865 Vol. 1 Page 220 |