Husband: Samuel A. PROCTOR (Ancestor Chart, Descendant Chart)
Born: JUL 1828 in: Married: 27 MAR 1851 in: Cleveland County, NC Died: 25 JAN 1908 in: Cleveland County, NC Buried: Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Cleveland County, NC Father: William PROCTOR Mother: Elizabeth MELTON
Wife: Susanna PARKER (Ancestor Chart, Descendant Chart)
Born: NOV 1826 in: Died: 4 APR 1894 in: Cleveland County, NC Buried: Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Cleveland County, NC Father: Andrew PARKER Mother: Nancy ?
Children:
1 Name: Roxanna Frances PROCTOR F Born: 24 AUG 1851 in: Died: 24 MAY 1932 in: Married: 4 FEB 1875 in: Spouse: William P. WHITE
2 Name: Jane Louisa PROCTOR F Born: 10 JUN 1855 in: Cleveland County, NC Died: 3 JAN 1939 in: Cleveland County, NC Married: 21 NOV 1881 in: Cleveland County, NC Spouse: Andrew Francis LOGAN
3 Name: William Andrew PROCTOR M Born: 19 FEB 1866 in: Died: 19 DEC 1930 in: Married: 16 DEC 1897 in: Spouse: Mary Evelina BUMGARDNER
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The following is from North Carolina Troops, 1861-1865: A Roster by Manarin and Jordan:2
Samuel Proctor: Listed as a Private in Co. I, 48th North Carolina Infantry Regiment. Resided in Cleveland County where he enlisted on August 16, 1862, for the war. Reported present in September-October 1862, and January-June, 1863. Wounded in the cheek at Bristoe Station, Virginia, October 14, 1863. Reported absent on furlough through April, 1864. Returned for duty on an uspecified date. Reported present in September-October 1864. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865.2
Cleveland Man Captured Troop of Yankees Alone By Deception
By W. E. White
In these days when living Confederate
veterans are few and far
between, it is well enough for us to
recall some of the gallant deeds
performed by these brave men, especially
by those from our own native county.
Shortly after his defeat at Cold
Harbor, General Grant began to
besiege Richmond and Petersburg.
On the 22nd of June, 1864, two
subordinate Union generals, Wilson
and Kautz moved southward of the
latter place to destroy the Weldon
southside, and Danville railroads.
To protect this valuable property a
Confederate force was dispatched
to meet the enemy. This detachment
of Southern troops consisted of
infantry under General Mahone,
Pegram's artillery, and General
Fitzhugh Lee's cavalry. In the fight
that occurred at Ream's Station the
Confederates were completely victorious,
capturing 12 cannons, a
number of wagons, and a thousand
prisoners.
Perhaps the greatest achievement
in this battle was the capturing of
nine Federal soldiers by one Southerner
from upper Cleveland. Sam
Proctor, reared near the South
Mountains, was the Confederate
who did this famous stunt. Here is
how it happened: In the head of
the fight Mr. Proctor went to the
Federal works where he found nine
soldiers together. The situation confronting
him was this: Since he
was unsupported, he must either
surrender to them or boldly attempt
to make them all his prisoners.
Choosing the latter course, he
covered them with his gun demanding
that they surrender. Thinking,
no doubt, that Mr. Proctor was being
supported by his comrades, the
Union soldiers put up their hands
and obediently surrendered to only
one man who was following them
with his gun presented.
J. C. Elliott, aged Confederate
veteran of upper Cleveland relates
this story. He knew Mr. Proctor
personally and is familiar with all
of the circumstances in regard to
the daring exploit at Ream's Station.
Mr. Proctor was one of the best
soldiers in the 34th North Carolina
infantry. It is said when his comrade
Pink Lattimore, of Polkville,
was killed in a battle, he (Mr.
Proctor) saw the Union soldier who
did it and "got" him at once.
Brave men of this type are what
caused Southern valor to win the
admiration of the world.
Did you kow that a Cleveland
county soldier once captured a Union
general? This and other stories
will follow in the near future.
State of North Carolina, Cleveland County
Knowing the uncertainty
of life, I Samuel Proctor
being in my right
mind do make this
my last will and testament
and I do appoint W. A.
Proctor my Executor to
settle up my business.
1st I do bequeath to my
own body to be laid
away decently, all burial
expenses and doctor bills
and all other [? just] debts
to be paid out of the present
growing crop and money on
hand.
2nd I do bequeath to my son
W. A. Proctor my entire
tract of land lying
on the waters of Knob Creek
in the aforesaid county and
state.
All my entire growing crops
including all rents.
All living stock, one mule, one cow
and calf and one yearling.
All farming implements.
My entire household and
kitchen furniture.
3rd I do bequeath to my two
girls Francis White and Janie
Logan one tract of land
lying on Ward's Creek and
one tract lying on
Nobusiness Creek. These two
tracts are to be equally
divided between Francis
White and Janie Logan.
[? What] old corn and wheat
on hand and all debts
coming in I do bequeath to
W. A. Proctor.
Here unto I set my hand
seal this August 4th 1898.
Samuel his + mark Proctor
W. R. Newton
A. S. White
[Recorded 28 Jan 1908]