Diary, January 1st 1861-Dec. 1865

Description:

Personal diary of Mary Jeffreys Bethell of Rockingham County, N.C. During the Civil War, there is mention of her sons Willie and George entering the Confederate Army, and of news and visits from them. George, in the 55th Regiment, North Carolina Troops, was captured and imprisoned at Johnsons Island. Mary's husband entered the army in 1864 and she wrote of the difficulties at home after he left, including the departure of slaves. There are also reports of rumors and news of the fighting.

subjects: Diaries,  Women,  Social life and customs,  Methodists,  History,  Prisoners and prisons,  Confederate Personal narratives,  Personal narratives,  Confederate States of America. Army. North Carolina Infantry Regiment, 55th,  Johnson Island Prison

People: Mary Jeffreys Bethell (1821-)

Places: North Carolina,  Confederate States of America,  Rockingham County,  Rockingham County (N.C.),  United States

Times: 19th century,  Civil War, 1861-1865