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William John Clarke (August 2, 1819-January 23, 1886) was an attorney and 1844 graduate of the University of North Carolina. On April 9, 1847, he accepted a commission as captain of Company I, 12th U.S. Infantry, one of two North Carolina companies…

In January or February 1847, John Turner Hambrick of Caswell County volunteered for service with Company F, 1st Regiment N.C. Volunteers. The regiment mustered at Smithville (present-day Southport), Brunswick County, and, vowing to honor their flag…