William Cherry McGowan CSA g2grandmother’s brother
Enlisted as a Private on 15 July 1862 at the age of 33, married with 2 children. Mustered in Company I, 1st NC Cavalry Regiment. Promoted to Full Corporal on 15 July 1864. Wounded on 25 August 1864 at Ream’s Station, VA. Absent on 31 December 1864 (for wounds).