Faces of the Sixth
The Photographic History of original members of the
6th North Carolina State Troops
Copyright (C) 1999-2013, compiled by Historian, Rick Walton
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Private Rufus Henry Beavers
Post war photo age about 35
Contributed by descendant Philip Snell
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Private Rufus Henry Beavers
Company I- "Cedar Fork Rifles"
brother of Sidney, Charlie and G.T. Beavers.
Born: 3 Feb. 1830
Occupation: Farmer
While fighting in the upper Shenandoah Valley under General Early, Beavers was captured at Halltown, West Virginia on August 22, 1864, and confined at Camp Chase, Ohio, until transferred to Point Lookout, Maryland, March 18, 1865. Exchanged at Boulware's Wharf, James River, Virginia, March 27, 1865. Descendants recall him saying he was imprisoned in Illinois before being sent to Pt. Lookout.
Married Louise Lewter (b. Dec. 29, 1834 - d. June 7, 1879) together they had fourteen children.
Died in 12 Mar 1909 and buried at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Chatham County, NC
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