Sarah Beasley's Life is put on hold...June 20, 1861

George Lindsay had enjoyed working on the Hubbard farm for the past year but duty calls and as a man he has to answer. The Hubbards hated seeing George leave but hoped he would be back soon.

George walked into his parent's kitchen, His Mom Rachel was completing her task at hand on the wood stove. The normally robust woman was eerily quiet.

The 44 year year old woman had a happy life but lots of work and life had taken a toll on the once raven haired beauty.Tomorrow was adding 20 more years to her.

Finally she spoke "George ring the bell"

Within moments Larkin and his son Reuben were washing on the back porch for the noon meal. Larkin was a good man but ruled the farm with stern rules and his wife Rachel ruled the house the same way. But don't be mistaken the love flowed.
The table was packed with the large Lindsay family joining together. Rachel was heavy with child that day but her concern was over her older boys.
Rachel looked at George, William and Reuben. At 23,22 and 19 they still had the childhood enthusiasm but thought they were grown. None married but Reuben sure is taken with that Beasley girl. Of course none of that would matter after tomorrow.

The Lindsay household, were early risers and this morning was not any different in that respect. The girls' normal chores were feeding, milking and gathering eggs then finished off with house chores. The field work was tackled by the male folks until harvesting then the women joined in. That changes today!
After the chores,the boys were met at the front door with the whole family.Saying good bye to 3 sons heading to join the war was hard. Larkin and Rachel had to face difficult times before but nothing like this.

The family prayer that day was for the safe return of all 3.Larkin knew with the boys serving together in the same unit that they could help each other and gave them a good chance of returning.
George her first born was the last to let go of his mom's embrace. Reuben was saying good bye to Sally (Sarah) Beasley while William was listening to his father's words of advice. The 3 brothers smiled at each other and jumped on the back of the wagon already loaded with other young men. The wagon was headed for Franklin in Macon County NC. The enlisting post was there on this day...June 20th, 1861....The day that the young boys were leaving their innocence, love ones and their only known existence. They were just farmers but in a few hours they would be soldiers. Time of war every body's life changed!
The last day of the year was a day Rachel would never forget. She was nursing her new born daughter when Larkin gave her the news their son George would not be returning. The whole community grieved but were proud of George Lindsay!


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Name: R A Lindsay
Residence: Macon County, North Carolina
Occupation: Farmer
Age at Enlistment: 19
Enlistment Date: 20 Jun 1861
Rank at enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Macon County, NC
State Served: North Carolina
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company H, North Carolina 16th Infantry Regiment on 20 Jun 1861.
Mustered out on 06 Feb 1862.

Birth Date: abt 1842
Sources: North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster

George Lindsay
Residence: Macon County, North Carolina
Occupation: Farmer
Enlistment Date: 20 Jun 1861
Enlistment Place: Macon County, North Carolina
Side Served: Confederacy
State Served: North Carolina
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 20 June 1861 at the age of 20.
Enlisted in Company H, 16th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 20 Jun 1861.
Died Company H, 16th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 16 Dec 1861 at Staunton, VA.







Name: William Lindsay
Residence: Macon County, North Carolina
Occupation: Farmer
Enlistment Date: 20 Jun 1861
Enlistment Place: Macon County, North Carolina
Side Served: Confederacy
State Served: North Carolina
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 20 June 1861 at the age of 22.
Enlisted in Company H, 16th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 20 Jun 1861