ROCK CREEK CEMETERY, WASHINGTON, DC,
Plot: Section 1, Lot 097, Site 4
A NATIVE OF CONCORD, CABARRUS COUNTY, NC
ONE OF THE PRIMARY ORGANIZERS OF CO F "CABARRUS RANGERS" 1ST NC CAVALRY, 9TH NC STATE TROOPS.
CONFEDERATE OFFICER, NORTH CAROLINA ATTORNEY GENERAL, JUDGE ON INTERNATIONAL COURT IN CAIRO, EGYPT REPRESENTING THE US, COLLEGE PROFESSOR, NC STATE SENATOR.
Husband of Maria Amanda Massey Barringer of Morganton, Burke County, NC who wrote and published DIXIE COOKERY,the first cook book ever published in the state of North Carolina. They received their marriage license in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC and were married 27 May 1852 at the First Presbyterain Church, Morganton, Burke County, NC by the Rev. R.C. Pearson.
MAJOR VICTOR CLAY BARRINGER:Born 29 Mar 1827 Concord, Cabarrus County, NC. Died 27 May 1896 Washington, DC. Grew up and educated in Concord, North Carolina, attended Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA., and graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1848. Major Barringer was an attorney and judge. He was instrumental in the formation of the Confederate Cavalry Company F "Cabarrus Rangers" 1st NC Cavalry Regiment. He was for a time a Major on the Regimental Staff. Major Barringer was a professor at Davidson College, Davidson, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina from 1860 - 1865. He was also a North Carolina State Senator.
On Monday, April 18, 1865, the day after Easter, Victor Barringer offered his home to President Jefferson Davis of the Confederate States of American. President Davis spent the night in Victor Barringer's home which was located on North Union Street in Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. President Davis was accompanied by his cabinet, Attorney General George Davis, Secretary of Treasury George Thenholm, Secretary of State Judah P. Benjamin, and Secretary of War John C. Breckinridge in their escape further South to avoid capture. President Davis was being escorted by a company of Tennessee Cavalry. The Tennessee Cavalry unit camped on the lawn of Central Methodist Church which was located across the street from Major Barringer's home. A large welcome was given President Davis and his cabinet by the citizens of Concord. During President Davis' stay in the home of Victor, President Davis played chess with Victor's nephew, Paul Brandon Barringer. Paul was just a boy but was a very accomplished chess player. Paul won the chess match with President Davis. Paul was living with his Uncle Victor because his father Gen. Rufus Barringer was off at war and the fact that his mother, Eugenia Erixine Morrison Barringer, had died prior to the war. Paul Brandon Barringer would go on to attend the University of Virginia receiving a medical dree. Paul would stay on at UVA as a member of the faculty and would later become the President of what is now Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, VA. Paul's mother is buried in the First Presbyterian Church Cemetery, now known as Memorial Gardens, in Concord, Cabarrus County, NC.
The following morning, President Davis left Concord by train for Charlotte. They had arrived in Concord by carriage after having spent the previous night in Salisbury, NC.
NOTE: See the transcribed letter on the Find A Grave memorial of Victor's wife, Maria Massey Barringer. Maria wrote to her sister concerning their house guest Pres. Jefferson Davis on April 18, 1865 in Concord, NC.
After the war, in 1868 he was appointed by the governor of North Carolina to a commission to adjust the code of civil procedure to the former laws of North Carolina. This was part of the legal process that was forced upon North Carolina by the U.S. as part of Reconstruction. Shortly afterwards he was appointed by President Grant one of three commissioners to compile the revised statutes of the United States. In 1874, Victor was named as the American judge of the court of appeals of the international tribunal of Egypt. This office he filled in Alexandria, Egypt for nearly twenty years, with marked distinction, and in 1894 he returned to the U.S.
Maj. Victor Clay Barringer was the older brother to Brig. Gen. Rufus Clay Barringer of the 1st NC Cavalry Regiment.
Gen. Rufus Clay Barringer was captured by Union soldiers, dressed in Confederate uniforms, on April 3, 1865 and imprisoned at City Point, Virginia. On April 5, 1865 while Gen. Barringer was imprisoned at City Point, he met Abraham Lincoln - the President's first encounter with a Confederate General. Lincoln had never met a Confederate General and had requested to meet one. Abraham Lincoln went to City Point to meet Gen. Barringer. Lincoln is alleged to have greeted Gen. Barringer warmly, stating, "You know I have never seen a real live rebel general in uniform". Abraham Lincoln was a close friend of Gen. Barringer's oldest brother Daniel Moreau Barringer. They had served together in Congress 1844 - 1849. After the meeting, Lincoln had Gen. Barringer moved to Fort Delaware where he would receive better treatment and living conditions.
Less than two weeks after the meeting in City Point, Lincoln was assassinated. At the time of the assassination, April 14th "Good Friday", Lincoln had one of Gen. Barringer's cards in his jacket. Due to this, Gen. Barringer was then questioned about any involvement he may have had in the assassination. Gen. Barringer was released in August, 1865 after taking the "Oath of Allegiance".
Gen. Rufus Clay Barringer was married to Eugiena Erixine Morrison, the sister of Mary Anna Morrison Jackson and wife of Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson. Eugiena had another sister, Isabella S. Morrison Hill who was the wife of Confederate Gen. "D H" Daniel Harvey Hill. Gen. "D H" Hill had been a student at VMI when Gen. Jackson was on the VMI faculty. Gen. Hill taught mathematics at Davidson College after the war. D.H. and Isabella are buried in the Davidson College Cemetery, Davidson, Mecklenburg County, NC. Eugenia Erixene Morrison Barringer is buried in Memorial Gardens, Concord, NC. See Find A Grave 63362737.
The father of the Morrison sisters was Rev. Dr. Robert Hall Morrison, the first President of Davidson College, Davidson, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
INTERESTING NOTES:
The town of Concord, NC saw very little action during the war. However, at the end of the war, the town was occupied by the 92nd Illinois Mounted Infantry Regiment. Looting of homes by the 92nd Illinois was a common practice and the citizens of Concord were quite enraged so there were many ill feeling with the Union Army. When the Union commander of the 92nd learned that President Jefferson Davis had enjoyed the comforts of Victor Clay Barringer's home in Concord during Davis' flight further south to evade capture, the 92nd commander ordered a banner to be made of US flags and stretched over the street in front of Victor Barringer's home. This was insulting to the citizens of Concord so they responded by not walking or driving their wagons and carriages under the banner. They would go around the block if necessary.
Victors brother Rufus lost his wife Eugenia Erixene Morrison Barringer to illness prior to the war. Eugenia was buried in the First Presbyterian Cemetery, now know as Memorial Gardens, in Concord. See Find A Grave 63362737. At the end of the war, Concord was occupied by two different Union Army regiments. One such regiment was the 92nd Illinois Mounted Infantry. The only Union Army soldier to die in Concord was Pvt. Oscar D. Wilcoxon of Co F, of the 92nd. Pvt. Wilcoxon died of illness. When Pvt. Wilcoxon died the commanding officer of the 92nd made the decision to bury Pvt. Wilcoxon in the First Presbyterian cemetery to the objections of the congregation and Concord citizens. There were bad feeling of the citizens of Concord towards the Yankees due to looting and other activities. In additon, the wife of Concord's favorite son and General of the 1st NC Cavalry Regiment was buried in this cemetery. Pvt. Wilcoxon was buried anyway but the citizens of Concord would not be out done. During the night, some citizens and still unknown citizens of Concord, went into the cemetery and removed and disposed of the body of Pvt. Wilcoxon. To this day, no one knows who dug up Pvt. Wilcoxon and what they did with his body. It is still a well kept secret. There is a memorial on Find A Grave to Pvt. Oscar D. Wilcoxon. See Find A Grave
74813830.
Victor's brother Gen. Rufus Barringer had been married to Eugenia Erizene Morrison and they were the parents of two children, Paul Brandon and Ann Morrison Barringer. Paul Brandon Barringer attended the University of Virginia where he received his medical degree. He remained at UVA and became the faculty chairman. On September 1, 1907, Paul became the President of what is now named Virginia Tech. Paul and his wife Nettie Irene Hanna Barringer and their three children are buried in the UVA Cemetery. Paul is the same 8 year old boy and accomplished chess player that played chess with President Jefferson Davis and won the match. This all happened in Victor's home when Jefferson Davis was staying with Victor during Jefferson Davis' escape from Richmond to Georgia. Paul and Nettie's mother Eugiena Erixine Morrison Barringer had died in 1858 so the children were living with their Uncle Victor while their father Gen. Rufus Barringer was away fighting the war. Their mother is the sister of Mary Anna Morrison Jackson the wife of Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson. Their grandfather Rev. Dr. Robert Hall Morrison was the first President of Davidson College in Davidson, NC.
INTERESTING TIMELINE:
13 Feb 1857 Paul Brandon Barringer, nephew of Victor Clay and son of Rufus Barringer is born in Concord, NC
27 June 1858 Eugiena Erixine Morrison Barringer, wife of Rufus Barringer, mother of Paul Brandon Barringer, sister - in law of Victor Clay Barringer dies of typhoid fever and is buried in the First Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Concord, NC. Her son Paul Brandon Barringer is about sixteen months old.
April 3, 1865 Gen. Rufus Barringer, 1st NC Cavalry is captured in Virginia.
April 6, 1865 Pres. Abraham Lincoln visits Gen. Barringer at the City Point, VA prison. Lincoln had never met as he said a "Rebel General" and wanted to meet one.
April 14, 1865 Pres. Abraham Lincoln is shot. This is "Good Friday".
April 18, 1865 Pres. Jefferson Davis is staying in the home of Victor Barringer in Concord, NC. This is the day after Easter. Abraham Lincoln had just visited Rufus Barringer at the City Point, VA prison twelve days earlier.
April 26, 1865 Confederate Gen. Joseph E. Johnston formerly surrenders at the Bennett's house, Durham, NC. The 92nd Illinois Mounted Infantry Regiment is in Durham, NC.
10 May 1865 President Jefferson Davis is campured near Irwinville, Georgia.
May 1865 The 92nd Illinois Mounted Infantry Regiment arrives in Concord, NC for occupation.
May to 21 June 1865 Upon arrival in Concord, NC, the commander of the 92nd Illinois Regt. orders a banner made of sewn together US flags stung over North Union Street in front of Victor Clay Barringers home due to the fact that Jefferson Davis had spent the night with the Barringers. The residents of Concord will not drive their carriages or wagons or walk underneath the "Yankee" banner. They will go around the block to continue their journey.
5 June 1865 Pvt. Oscar D. Wilcoxen, Co F, 92nd Illinois dies of disease in Concord. Against objections, Pvt. Wilcoxen's body is buried the the First Presbyterian Church Cemetery. This cemetery is also the burial site of Gen. Rufus Barringer's wife, Eugenia Erixene Morrison Barringer. That night the body of Pvt. Oscar D. Wilcoxen disappears from the cemetery never to be seen again.
21 June 1865 The 92nd Illinois is mustered out, boards trains in Concord, NC and goes to Chicago to be disbanded.
Bio provided by Tom Fagart, Concord, NC.
Enlisted on 5/16/1861 as a Major.
On 5/16/1861 he was commissioned into Field & Staff NC 1st Cavalry
He Resigned on 9/30/1861
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster
(c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. @ www.civilwardata.com
Plot: Section 1, Lot 097, Site 4
A NATIVE OF CONCORD, CABARRUS COUNTY, NC
ONE OF THE PRIMARY ORGANIZERS OF CO F "CABARRUS RANGERS" 1ST NC CAVALRY, 9TH NC STATE TROOPS.
CONFEDERATE OFFICER, NORTH CAROLINA ATTORNEY GENERAL, JUDGE ON INTERNATIONAL COURT IN CAIRO, EGYPT REPRESENTING THE US, COLLEGE PROFESSOR, NC STATE SENATOR.
Husband of Maria Amanda Massey Barringer of Morganton, Burke County, NC who wrote and published DIXIE COOKERY,the first cook book ever published in the state of North Carolina. They received their marriage license in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC and were married 27 May 1852 at the First Presbyterain Church, Morganton, Burke County, NC by the Rev. R.C. Pearson.
MAJOR VICTOR CLAY BARRINGER:Born 29 Mar 1827 Concord, Cabarrus County, NC. Died 27 May 1896 Washington, DC. Grew up and educated in Concord, North Carolina, attended Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA., and graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1848. Major Barringer was an attorney and judge. He was instrumental in the formation of the Confederate Cavalry Company F "Cabarrus Rangers" 1st NC Cavalry Regiment. He was for a time a Major on the Regimental Staff. Major Barringer was a professor at Davidson College, Davidson, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina from 1860 - 1865. He was also a North Carolina State Senator.
On Monday, April 18, 1865, the day after Easter, Victor Barringer offered his home to President Jefferson Davis of the Confederate States of American. President Davis spent the night in Victor Barringer's home which was located on North Union Street in Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. President Davis was accompanied by his cabinet, Attorney General George Davis, Secretary of Treasury George Thenholm, Secretary of State Judah P. Benjamin, and Secretary of War John C. Breckinridge in their escape further South to avoid capture. President Davis was being escorted by a company of Tennessee Cavalry. The Tennessee Cavalry unit camped on the lawn of Central Methodist Church which was located across the street from Major Barringer's home. A large welcome was given President Davis and his cabinet by the citizens of Concord. During President Davis' stay in the home of Victor, President Davis played chess with Victor's nephew, Paul Brandon Barringer. Paul was just a boy but was a very accomplished chess player. Paul won the chess match with President Davis. Paul was living with his Uncle Victor because his father Gen. Rufus Barringer was off at war and the fact that his mother, Eugenia Erixine Morrison Barringer, had died prior to the war. Paul Brandon Barringer would go on to attend the University of Virginia receiving a medical dree. Paul would stay on at UVA as a member of the faculty and would later become the President of what is now Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, VA. Paul's mother is buried in the First Presbyterian Church Cemetery, now known as Memorial Gardens, in Concord, Cabarrus County, NC.
The following morning, President Davis left Concord by train for Charlotte. They had arrived in Concord by carriage after having spent the previous night in Salisbury, NC.
NOTE: See the transcribed letter on the Find A Grave memorial of Victor's wife, Maria Massey Barringer. Maria wrote to her sister concerning their house guest Pres. Jefferson Davis on April 18, 1865 in Concord, NC.
After the war, in 1868 he was appointed by the governor of North Carolina to a commission to adjust the code of civil procedure to the former laws of North Carolina. This was part of the legal process that was forced upon North Carolina by the U.S. as part of Reconstruction. Shortly afterwards he was appointed by President Grant one of three commissioners to compile the revised statutes of the United States. In 1874, Victor was named as the American judge of the court of appeals of the international tribunal of Egypt. This office he filled in Alexandria, Egypt for nearly twenty years, with marked distinction, and in 1894 he returned to the U.S.
Maj. Victor Clay Barringer was the older brother to Brig. Gen. Rufus Clay Barringer of the 1st NC Cavalry Regiment.
Gen. Rufus Clay Barringer was captured by Union soldiers, dressed in Confederate uniforms, on April 3, 1865 and imprisoned at City Point, Virginia. On April 5, 1865 while Gen. Barringer was imprisoned at City Point, he met Abraham Lincoln - the President's first encounter with a Confederate General. Lincoln had never met a Confederate General and had requested to meet one. Abraham Lincoln went to City Point to meet Gen. Barringer. Lincoln is alleged to have greeted Gen. Barringer warmly, stating, "You know I have never seen a real live rebel general in uniform". Abraham Lincoln was a close friend of Gen. Barringer's oldest brother Daniel Moreau Barringer. They had served together in Congress 1844 - 1849. After the meeting, Lincoln had Gen. Barringer moved to Fort Delaware where he would receive better treatment and living conditions.
Less than two weeks after the meeting in City Point, Lincoln was assassinated. At the time of the assassination, April 14th "Good Friday", Lincoln had one of Gen. Barringer's cards in his jacket. Due to this, Gen. Barringer was then questioned about any involvement he may have had in the assassination. Gen. Barringer was released in August, 1865 after taking the "Oath of Allegiance".
Gen. Rufus Clay Barringer was married to Eugiena Erixine Morrison, the sister of Mary Anna Morrison Jackson and wife of Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson. Eugiena had another sister, Isabella S. Morrison Hill who was the wife of Confederate Gen. "D H" Daniel Harvey Hill. Gen. "D H" Hill had been a student at VMI when Gen. Jackson was on the VMI faculty. Gen. Hill taught mathematics at Davidson College after the war. D.H. and Isabella are buried in the Davidson College Cemetery, Davidson, Mecklenburg County, NC. Eugenia Erixene Morrison Barringer is buried in Memorial Gardens, Concord, NC. See Find A Grave 63362737.
The father of the Morrison sisters was Rev. Dr. Robert Hall Morrison, the first President of Davidson College, Davidson, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
INTERESTING NOTES:
The town of Concord, NC saw very little action during the war. However, at the end of the war, the town was occupied by the 92nd Illinois Mounted Infantry Regiment. Looting of homes by the 92nd Illinois was a common practice and the citizens of Concord were quite enraged so there were many ill feeling with the Union Army. When the Union commander of the 92nd learned that President Jefferson Davis had enjoyed the comforts of Victor Clay Barringer's home in Concord during Davis' flight further south to evade capture, the 92nd commander ordered a banner to be made of US flags and stretched over the street in front of Victor Barringer's home. This was insulting to the citizens of Concord so they responded by not walking or driving their wagons and carriages under the banner. They would go around the block if necessary.
Victors brother Rufus lost his wife Eugenia Erixene Morrison Barringer to illness prior to the war. Eugenia was buried in the First Presbyterian Cemetery, now know as Memorial Gardens, in Concord. See Find A Grave 63362737. At the end of the war, Concord was occupied by two different Union Army regiments. One such regiment was the 92nd Illinois Mounted Infantry. The only Union Army soldier to die in Concord was Pvt. Oscar D. Wilcoxon of Co F, of the 92nd. Pvt. Wilcoxon died of illness. When Pvt. Wilcoxon died the commanding officer of the 92nd made the decision to bury Pvt. Wilcoxon in the First Presbyterian cemetery to the objections of the congregation and Concord citizens. There were bad feeling of the citizens of Concord towards the Yankees due to looting and other activities. In additon, the wife of Concord's favorite son and General of the 1st NC Cavalry Regiment was buried in this cemetery. Pvt. Wilcoxon was buried anyway but the citizens of Concord would not be out done. During the night, some citizens and still unknown citizens of Concord, went into the cemetery and removed and disposed of the body of Pvt. Wilcoxon. To this day, no one knows who dug up Pvt. Wilcoxon and what they did with his body. It is still a well kept secret. There is a memorial on Find A Grave to Pvt. Oscar D. Wilcoxon. See Find A Grave
74813830.
Victor's brother Gen. Rufus Barringer had been married to Eugenia Erizene Morrison and they were the parents of two children, Paul Brandon and Ann Morrison Barringer. Paul Brandon Barringer attended the University of Virginia where he received his medical degree. He remained at UVA and became the faculty chairman. On September 1, 1907, Paul became the President of what is now named Virginia Tech. Paul and his wife Nettie Irene Hanna Barringer and their three children are buried in the UVA Cemetery. Paul is the same 8 year old boy and accomplished chess player that played chess with President Jefferson Davis and won the match. This all happened in Victor's home when Jefferson Davis was staying with Victor during Jefferson Davis' escape from Richmond to Georgia. Paul and Nettie's mother Eugiena Erixine Morrison Barringer had died in 1858 so the children were living with their Uncle Victor while their father Gen. Rufus Barringer was away fighting the war. Their mother is the sister of Mary Anna Morrison Jackson the wife of Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson. Their grandfather Rev. Dr. Robert Hall Morrison was the first President of Davidson College in Davidson, NC.
INTERESTING TIMELINE:
13 Feb 1857 Paul Brandon Barringer, nephew of Victor Clay and son of Rufus Barringer is born in Concord, NC
27 June 1858 Eugiena Erixine Morrison Barringer, wife of Rufus Barringer, mother of Paul Brandon Barringer, sister - in law of Victor Clay Barringer dies of typhoid fever and is buried in the First Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Concord, NC. Her son Paul Brandon Barringer is about sixteen months old.
April 3, 1865 Gen. Rufus Barringer, 1st NC Cavalry is captured in Virginia.
April 6, 1865 Pres. Abraham Lincoln visits Gen. Barringer at the City Point, VA prison. Lincoln had never met as he said a "Rebel General" and wanted to meet one.
April 14, 1865 Pres. Abraham Lincoln is shot. This is "Good Friday".
April 18, 1865 Pres. Jefferson Davis is staying in the home of Victor Barringer in Concord, NC. This is the day after Easter. Abraham Lincoln had just visited Rufus Barringer at the City Point, VA prison twelve days earlier.
April 26, 1865 Confederate Gen. Joseph E. Johnston formerly surrenders at the Bennett's house, Durham, NC. The 92nd Illinois Mounted Infantry Regiment is in Durham, NC.
10 May 1865 President Jefferson Davis is campured near Irwinville, Georgia.
May 1865 The 92nd Illinois Mounted Infantry Regiment arrives in Concord, NC for occupation.
May to 21 June 1865 Upon arrival in Concord, NC, the commander of the 92nd Illinois Regt. orders a banner made of sewn together US flags stung over North Union Street in front of Victor Clay Barringers home due to the fact that Jefferson Davis had spent the night with the Barringers. The residents of Concord will not drive their carriages or wagons or walk underneath the "Yankee" banner. They will go around the block to continue their journey.
5 June 1865 Pvt. Oscar D. Wilcoxen, Co F, 92nd Illinois dies of disease in Concord. Against objections, Pvt. Wilcoxen's body is buried the the First Presbyterian Church Cemetery. This cemetery is also the burial site of Gen. Rufus Barringer's wife, Eugenia Erixene Morrison Barringer. That night the body of Pvt. Oscar D. Wilcoxen disappears from the cemetery never to be seen again.
21 June 1865 The 92nd Illinois is mustered out, boards trains in Concord, NC and goes to Chicago to be disbanded.
Bio provided by Tom Fagart, Concord, NC.
Enlisted on 5/16/1861 as a Major.
On 5/16/1861 he was commissioned into Field & Staff NC 1st Cavalry
He Resigned on 9/30/1861
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster
(c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. @ www.civilwardata.com
ROCK CREEK CEMETERY, WASHINGTON, DC,
Plot: Section 1, Lot 097, Site 4
A NATIVE OF CONCORD, CABARRUS COUNTY, NC
ONE OF THE PRIMARY ORGANIZERS OF CO F "CABARRUS RANGERS" 1ST NC CAVALRY, 9TH NC STATE TROOPS.
CONFEDERATE OFFICER, NORTH CAROLINA ATTORNEY GENERAL, JUDGE ON INTERNATIONAL COURT IN CAIRO, EGYPT REPRESENTING THE US, COLLEGE PROFESSOR, NC STATE SENATOR.
Husband of Maria Amanda Massey Barringer of Morganton, Burke County, NC who wrote and published DIXIE COOKERY,the first cook book ever published in the state of North Carolina. They received their marriage license in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC and were married 27 May 1852 at the First Presbyterain Church, Morganton, Burke County, NC by the Rev. R.C. Pearson.
MAJOR VICTOR CLAY BARRINGER:Born 29 Mar 1827 Concord, Cabarrus County, NC. Died 27 May 1896 Washington, DC. Grew up and educated in Concord, North Carolina, attended Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA., and graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1848. Major Barringer was an attorney and judge. He was instrumental in the formation of the Confederate Cavalry Company F "Cabarrus Rangers" 1st NC Cavalry Regiment. He was for a time a Major on the Regimental Staff. Major Barringer was a professor at Davidson College, Davidson, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina from 1860 - 1865. He was also a North Carolina State Senator.
On Monday, April 18, 1865, the day after Easter, Victor Barringer offered his home to President Jefferson Davis of the Confederate States of American. President Davis spent the night in Victor Barringer's home which was located on North Union Street in Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. President Davis was accompanied by his cabinet, Attorney General George Davis, Secretary of Treasury George Thenholm, Secretary of State Judah P. Benjamin, and Secretary of War John C. Breckinridge in their escape further South to avoid capture. President Davis was being escorted by a company of Tennessee Cavalry. The Tennessee Cavalry unit camped on the lawn of Central Methodist Church which was located across the street from Major Barringer's home. A large welcome was given President Davis and his cabinet by the citizens of Concord. During President Davis' stay in the home of Victor, President Davis played chess with Victor's nephew, Paul Brandon Barringer. Paul was just a boy but was a very accomplished chess player. Paul won the chess match with President Davis. Paul was living with his Uncle Victor because his father Gen. Rufus Barringer was off at war and the fact that his mother, Eugenia Erixine Morrison Barringer, had died prior to the war. Paul Brandon Barringer would go on to attend the University of Virginia receiving a medical dree. Paul would stay on at UVA as a member of the faculty and would later become the President of what is now Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, VA. Paul's mother is buried in the First Presbyterian Church Cemetery, now known as Memorial Gardens, in Concord, Cabarrus County, NC.
The following morning, President Davis left Concord by train for Charlotte. They had arrived in Concord by carriage after having spent the previous night in Salisbury, NC.
NOTE: See the transcribed letter on the Find A Grave memorial of Victor's wife, Maria Massey Barringer. Maria wrote to her sister concerning their house guest Pres. Jefferson Davis on April 18, 1865 in Concord, NC.
After the war, in 1868 he was appointed by the governor of North Carolina to a commission to adjust the code of civil procedure to the former laws of North Carolina. This was part of the legal process that was forced upon North Carolina by the U.S. as part of Reconstruction. Shortly afterwards he was appointed by President Grant one of three commissioners to compile the revised statutes of the United States. In 1874, Victor was named as the American judge of the court of appeals of the international tribunal of Egypt. This office he filled in Alexandria, Egypt for nearly twenty years, with marked distinction, and in 1894 he returned to the U.S.
Maj. Victor Clay Barringer was the older brother to Brig. Gen. Rufus Clay Barringer of the 1st NC Cavalry Regiment.
Gen. Rufus Clay Barringer was captured by Union soldiers, dressed in Confederate uniforms, on April 3, 1865 and imprisoned at City Point, Virginia. On April 5, 1865 while Gen. Barringer was imprisoned at City Point, he met Abraham Lincoln - the President's first encounter with a Confederate General. Lincoln had never met a Confederate General and had requested to meet one. Abraham Lincoln went to City Point to meet Gen. Barringer. Lincoln is alleged to have greeted Gen. Barringer warmly, stating, "You know I have never seen a real live rebel general in uniform". Abraham Lincoln was a close friend of Gen. Barringer's oldest brother Daniel Moreau Barringer. They had served together in Congress 1844 - 1849. After the meeting, Lincoln had Gen. Barringer moved to Fort Delaware where he would receive better treatment and living conditions.
Less than two weeks after the meeting in City Point, Lincoln was assassinated. At the time of the assassination, April 14th "Good Friday", Lincoln had one of Gen. Barringer's cards in his jacket. Due to this, Gen. Barringer was then questioned about any involvement he may have had in the assassination. Gen. Barringer was released in August, 1865 after taking the "Oath of Allegiance".
Gen. Rufus Clay Barringer was married to Eugiena Erixine Morrison, the sister of Mary Anna Morrison Jackson and wife of Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson. Eugiena had another sister, Isabella S. Morrison Hill who was the wife of Confederate Gen. "D H" Daniel Harvey Hill. Gen. "D H" Hill had been a student at VMI when Gen. Jackson was on the VMI faculty. Gen. Hill taught mathematics at Davidson College after the war. D.H. and Isabella are buried in the Davidson College Cemetery, Davidson, Mecklenburg County, NC. Eugenia Erixene Morrison Barringer is buried in Memorial Gardens, Concord, NC. See Find A Grave 63362737.
The father of the Morrison sisters was Rev. Dr. Robert Hall Morrison, the first President of Davidson College, Davidson, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
INTERESTING NOTES:
The town of Concord, NC saw very little action during the war. However, at the end of the war, the town was occupied by the 92nd Illinois Mounted Infantry Regiment. Looting of homes by the 92nd Illinois was a common practice and the citizens of Concord were quite enraged so there were many ill feeling with the Union Army. When the Union commander of the 92nd learned that President Jefferson Davis had enjoyed the comforts of Victor Clay Barringer's home in Concord during Davis' flight further south to evade capture, the 92nd commander ordered a banner to be made of US flags and stretched over the street in front of Victor Barringer's home. This was insulting to the citizens of Concord so they responded by not walking or driving their wagons and carriages under the banner. They would go around the block if necessary.
Victors brother Rufus lost his wife Eugenia Erixene Morrison Barringer to illness prior to the war. Eugenia was buried in the First Presbyterian Cemetery, now know as Memorial Gardens, in Concord. See Find A Grave 63362737. At the end of the war, Concord was occupied by two different Union Army regiments. One such regiment was the 92nd Illinois Mounted Infantry. The only Union Army soldier to die in Concord was Pvt. Oscar D. Wilcoxon of Co F, of the 92nd. Pvt. Wilcoxon died of illness. When Pvt. Wilcoxon died the commanding officer of the 92nd made the decision to bury Pvt. Wilcoxon in the First Presbyterian cemetery to the objections of the congregation and Concord citizens. There were bad feeling of the citizens of Concord towards the Yankees due to looting and other activities. In additon, the wife of Concord's favorite son and General of the 1st NC Cavalry Regiment was buried in this cemetery. Pvt. Wilcoxon was buried anyway but the citizens of Concord would not be out done. During the night, some citizens and still unknown citizens of Concord, went into the cemetery and removed and disposed of the body of Pvt. Wilcoxon. To this day, no one knows who dug up Pvt. Wilcoxon and what they did with his body. It is still a well kept secret. There is a memorial on Find A Grave to Pvt. Oscar D. Wilcoxon. See Find A Grave
74813830.
Victor's brother Gen. Rufus Barringer had been married to Eugenia Erizene Morrison and they were the parents of two children, Paul Brandon and Ann Morrison Barringer. Paul Brandon Barringer attended the University of Virginia where he received his medical degree. He remained at UVA and became the faculty chairman. On September 1, 1907, Paul became the President of what is now named Virginia Tech. Paul and his wife Nettie Irene Hanna Barringer and their three children are buried in the UVA Cemetery. Paul is the same 8 year old boy and accomplished chess player that played chess with President Jefferson Davis and won the match. This all happened in Victor's home when Jefferson Davis was staying with Victor during Jefferson Davis' escape from Richmond to Georgia. Paul and Nettie's mother Eugiena Erixine Morrison Barringer had died in 1858 so the children were living with their Uncle Victor while their father Gen. Rufus Barringer was away fighting the war. Their mother is the sister of Mary Anna Morrison Jackson the wife of Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson. Their grandfather Rev. Dr. Robert Hall Morrison was the first President of Davidson College in Davidson, NC.
INTERESTING TIMELINE:
13 Feb 1857 Paul Brandon Barringer, nephew of Victor Clay and son of Rufus Barringer is born in Concord, NC
27 June 1858 Eugiena Erixine Morrison Barringer, wife of Rufus Barringer, mother of Paul Brandon Barringer, sister - in law of Victor Clay Barringer dies of typhoid fever and is buried in the First Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Concord, NC. Her son Paul Brandon Barringer is about sixteen months old.
April 3, 1865 Gen. Rufus Barringer, 1st NC Cavalry is captured in Virginia.
April 6, 1865 Pres. Abraham Lincoln visits Gen. Barringer at the City Point, VA prison. Lincoln had never met as he said a "Rebel General" and wanted to meet one.
April 14, 1865 Pres. Abraham Lincoln is shot. This is "Good Friday".
April 18, 1865 Pres. Jefferson Davis is staying in the home of Victor Barringer in Concord, NC. This is the day after Easter. Abraham Lincoln had just visited Rufus Barringer at the City Point, VA prison twelve days earlier.
April 26, 1865 Confederate Gen. Joseph E. Johnston formerly surrenders at the Bennett's house, Durham, NC. The 92nd Illinois Mounted Infantry Regiment is in Durham, NC.
10 May 1865 President Jefferson Davis is campured near Irwinville, Georgia.
May 1865 The 92nd Illinois Mounted Infantry Regiment arrives in Concord, NC for occupation.
May to 21 June 1865 Upon arrival in Concord, NC, the commander of the 92nd Illinois Regt. orders a banner made of sewn together US flags stung over North Union Street in front of Victor Clay Barringers home due to the fact that Jefferson Davis had spent the night with the Barringers. The residents of Concord will not drive their carriages or wagons or walk underneath the "Yankee" banner. They will go around the block to continue their journey.
5 June 1865 Pvt. Oscar D. Wilcoxen, Co F, 92nd Illinois dies of disease in Concord. Against objections, Pvt. Wilcoxen's body is buried the the First Presbyterian Church Cemetery. This cemetery is also the burial site of Gen. Rufus Barringer's wife, Eugenia Erixene Morrison Barringer. That night the body of Pvt. Oscar D. Wilcoxen disappears from the cemetery never to be seen again.
21 June 1865 The 92nd Illinois is mustered out, boards trains in Concord, NC and goes to Chicago to be disbanded.
Bio provided by Tom Fagart, Concord, NC.
Enlisted on 5/16/1861 as a Major.
On 5/16/1861 he was commissioned into Field & Staff NC 1st Cavalry
He Resigned on 9/30/1861
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster
(c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. @ www.civilwardata.com
Plot: Section 1, Lot 097, Site 4
A NATIVE OF CONCORD, CABARRUS COUNTY, NC
ONE OF THE PRIMARY ORGANIZERS OF CO F "CABARRUS RANGERS" 1ST NC CAVALRY, 9TH NC STATE TROOPS.
CONFEDERATE OFFICER, NORTH CAROLINA ATTORNEY GENERAL, JUDGE ON INTERNATIONAL COURT IN CAIRO, EGYPT REPRESENTING THE US, COLLEGE PROFESSOR, NC STATE SENATOR.
Husband of Maria Amanda Massey Barringer of Morganton, Burke County, NC who wrote and published DIXIE COOKERY,the first cook book ever published in the state of North Carolina. They received their marriage license in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC and were married 27 May 1852 at the First Presbyterain Church, Morganton, Burke County, NC by the Rev. R.C. Pearson.
MAJOR VICTOR CLAY BARRINGER:Born 29 Mar 1827 Concord, Cabarrus County, NC. Died 27 May 1896 Washington, DC. Grew up and educated in Concord, North Carolina, attended Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA., and graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1848. Major Barringer was an attorney and judge. He was instrumental in the formation of the Confederate Cavalry Company F "Cabarrus Rangers" 1st NC Cavalry Regiment. He was for a time a Major on the Regimental Staff. Major Barringer was a professor at Davidson College, Davidson, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina from 1860 - 1865. He was also a North Carolina State Senator.
On Monday, April 18, 1865, the day after Easter, Victor Barringer offered his home to President Jefferson Davis of the Confederate States of American. President Davis spent the night in Victor Barringer's home which was located on North Union Street in Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. President Davis was accompanied by his cabinet, Attorney General George Davis, Secretary of Treasury George Thenholm, Secretary of State Judah P. Benjamin, and Secretary of War John C. Breckinridge in their escape further South to avoid capture. President Davis was being escorted by a company of Tennessee Cavalry. The Tennessee Cavalry unit camped on the lawn of Central Methodist Church which was located across the street from Major Barringer's home. A large welcome was given President Davis and his cabinet by the citizens of Concord. During President Davis' stay in the home of Victor, President Davis played chess with Victor's nephew, Paul Brandon Barringer. Paul was just a boy but was a very accomplished chess player. Paul won the chess match with President Davis. Paul was living with his Uncle Victor because his father Gen. Rufus Barringer was off at war and the fact that his mother, Eugenia Erixine Morrison Barringer, had died prior to the war. Paul Brandon Barringer would go on to attend the University of Virginia receiving a medical dree. Paul would stay on at UVA as a member of the faculty and would later become the President of what is now Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, VA. Paul's mother is buried in the First Presbyterian Church Cemetery, now known as Memorial Gardens, in Concord, Cabarrus County, NC.
The following morning, President Davis left Concord by train for Charlotte. They had arrived in Concord by carriage after having spent the previous night in Salisbury, NC.
NOTE: See the transcribed letter on the Find A Grave memorial of Victor's wife, Maria Massey Barringer. Maria wrote to her sister concerning their house guest Pres. Jefferson Davis on April 18, 1865 in Concord, NC.
After the war, in 1868 he was appointed by the governor of North Carolina to a commission to adjust the code of civil procedure to the former laws of North Carolina. This was part of the legal process that was forced upon North Carolina by the U.S. as part of Reconstruction. Shortly afterwards he was appointed by President Grant one of three commissioners to compile the revised statutes of the United States. In 1874, Victor was named as the American judge of the court of appeals of the international tribunal of Egypt. This office he filled in Alexandria, Egypt for nearly twenty years, with marked distinction, and in 1894 he returned to the U.S.
Maj. Victor Clay Barringer was the older brother to Brig. Gen. Rufus Clay Barringer of the 1st NC Cavalry Regiment.
Gen. Rufus Clay Barringer was captured by Union soldiers, dressed in Confederate uniforms, on April 3, 1865 and imprisoned at City Point, Virginia. On April 5, 1865 while Gen. Barringer was imprisoned at City Point, he met Abraham Lincoln - the President's first encounter with a Confederate General. Lincoln had never met a Confederate General and had requested to meet one. Abraham Lincoln went to City Point to meet Gen. Barringer. Lincoln is alleged to have greeted Gen. Barringer warmly, stating, "You know I have never seen a real live rebel general in uniform". Abraham Lincoln was a close friend of Gen. Barringer's oldest brother Daniel Moreau Barringer. They had served together in Congress 1844 - 1849. After the meeting, Lincoln had Gen. Barringer moved to Fort Delaware where he would receive better treatment and living conditions.
Less than two weeks after the meeting in City Point, Lincoln was assassinated. At the time of the assassination, April 14th "Good Friday", Lincoln had one of Gen. Barringer's cards in his jacket. Due to this, Gen. Barringer was then questioned about any involvement he may have had in the assassination. Gen. Barringer was released in August, 1865 after taking the "Oath of Allegiance".
Gen. Rufus Clay Barringer was married to Eugiena Erixine Morrison, the sister of Mary Anna Morrison Jackson and wife of Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson. Eugiena had another sister, Isabella S. Morrison Hill who was the wife of Confederate Gen. "D H" Daniel Harvey Hill. Gen. "D H" Hill had been a student at VMI when Gen. Jackson was on the VMI faculty. Gen. Hill taught mathematics at Davidson College after the war. D.H. and Isabella are buried in the Davidson College Cemetery, Davidson, Mecklenburg County, NC. Eugenia Erixene Morrison Barringer is buried in Memorial Gardens, Concord, NC. See Find A Grave 63362737.
The father of the Morrison sisters was Rev. Dr. Robert Hall Morrison, the first President of Davidson College, Davidson, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
INTERESTING NOTES:
The town of Concord, NC saw very little action during the war. However, at the end of the war, the town was occupied by the 92nd Illinois Mounted Infantry Regiment. Looting of homes by the 92nd Illinois was a common practice and the citizens of Concord were quite enraged so there were many ill feeling with the Union Army. When the Union commander of the 92nd learned that President Jefferson Davis had enjoyed the comforts of Victor Clay Barringer's home in Concord during Davis' flight further south to evade capture, the 92nd commander ordered a banner to be made of US flags and stretched over the street in front of Victor Barringer's home. This was insulting to the citizens of Concord so they responded by not walking or driving their wagons and carriages under the banner. They would go around the block if necessary.
Victors brother Rufus lost his wife Eugenia Erixene Morrison Barringer to illness prior to the war. Eugenia was buried in the First Presbyterian Cemetery, now know as Memorial Gardens, in Concord. See Find A Grave 63362737. At the end of the war, Concord was occupied by two different Union Army regiments. One such regiment was the 92nd Illinois Mounted Infantry. The only Union Army soldier to die in Concord was Pvt. Oscar D. Wilcoxon of Co F, of the 92nd. Pvt. Wilcoxon died of illness. When Pvt. Wilcoxon died the commanding officer of the 92nd made the decision to bury Pvt. Wilcoxon in the First Presbyterian cemetery to the objections of the congregation and Concord citizens. There were bad feeling of the citizens of Concord towards the Yankees due to looting and other activities. In additon, the wife of Concord's favorite son and General of the 1st NC Cavalry Regiment was buried in this cemetery. Pvt. Wilcoxon was buried anyway but the citizens of Concord would not be out done. During the night, some citizens and still unknown citizens of Concord, went into the cemetery and removed and disposed of the body of Pvt. Wilcoxon. To this day, no one knows who dug up Pvt. Wilcoxon and what they did with his body. It is still a well kept secret. There is a memorial on Find A Grave to Pvt. Oscar D. Wilcoxon. See Find A Grave
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Victor's brother Gen. Rufus Barringer had been married to Eugenia Erizene Morrison and they were the parents of two children, Paul Brandon and Ann Morrison Barringer. Paul Brandon Barringer attended the University of Virginia where he received his medical degree. He remained at UVA and became the faculty chairman. On September 1, 1907, Paul became the President of what is now named Virginia Tech. Paul and his wife Nettie Irene Hanna Barringer and their three children are buried in the UVA Cemetery. Paul is the same 8 year old boy and accomplished chess player that played chess with President Jefferson Davis and won the match. This all happened in Victor's home when Jefferson Davis was staying with Victor during Jefferson Davis' escape from Richmond to Georgia. Paul and Nettie's mother Eugiena Erixine Morrison Barringer had died in 1858 so the children were living with their Uncle Victor while their father Gen. Rufus Barringer was away fighting the war. Their mother is the sister of Mary Anna Morrison Jackson the wife of Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson. Their grandfather Rev. Dr. Robert Hall Morrison was the first President of Davidson College in Davidson, NC.
INTERESTING TIMELINE:
13 Feb 1857 Paul Brandon Barringer, nephew of Victor Clay and son of Rufus Barringer is born in Concord, NC
27 June 1858 Eugiena Erixine Morrison Barringer, wife of Rufus Barringer, mother of Paul Brandon Barringer, sister - in law of Victor Clay Barringer dies of typhoid fever and is buried in the First Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Concord, NC. Her son Paul Brandon Barringer is about sixteen months old.
April 3, 1865 Gen. Rufus Barringer, 1st NC Cavalry is captured in Virginia.
April 6, 1865 Pres. Abraham Lincoln visits Gen. Barringer at the City Point, VA prison. Lincoln had never met as he said a "Rebel General" and wanted to meet one.
April 14, 1865 Pres. Abraham Lincoln is shot. This is "Good Friday".
April 18, 1865 Pres. Jefferson Davis is staying in the home of Victor Barringer in Concord, NC. This is the day after Easter. Abraham Lincoln had just visited Rufus Barringer at the City Point, VA prison twelve days earlier.
April 26, 1865 Confederate Gen. Joseph E. Johnston formerly surrenders at the Bennett's house, Durham, NC. The 92nd Illinois Mounted Infantry Regiment is in Durham, NC.
10 May 1865 President Jefferson Davis is campured near Irwinville, Georgia.
May 1865 The 92nd Illinois Mounted Infantry Regiment arrives in Concord, NC for occupation.
May to 21 June 1865 Upon arrival in Concord, NC, the commander of the 92nd Illinois Regt. orders a banner made of sewn together US flags stung over North Union Street in front of Victor Clay Barringers home due to the fact that Jefferson Davis had spent the night with the Barringers. The residents of Concord will not drive their carriages or wagons or walk underneath the "Yankee" banner. They will go around the block to continue their journey.
5 June 1865 Pvt. Oscar D. Wilcoxen, Co F, 92nd Illinois dies of disease in Concord. Against objections, Pvt. Wilcoxen's body is buried the the First Presbyterian Church Cemetery. This cemetery is also the burial site of Gen. Rufus Barringer's wife, Eugenia Erixene Morrison Barringer. That night the body of Pvt. Oscar D. Wilcoxen disappears from the cemetery never to be seen again.
21 June 1865 The 92nd Illinois is mustered out, boards trains in Concord, NC and goes to Chicago to be disbanded.
Bio provided by Tom Fagart, Concord, NC.
Enlisted on 5/16/1861 as a Major.
On 5/16/1861 he was commissioned into Field & Staff NC 1st Cavalry
He Resigned on 9/30/1861
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster
(c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. @ www.civilwardata.com
Family Members
Siblings
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Daniel Moreau Barringer
1806–1873
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Margaret Barringer Grier
1808–1897
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Paul Brandon Barringer
1809–1878
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Mary Ann Barringer Harris
1811–1844
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Matthew Barringer
1813–1817
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Rev William Barringer
1816–1873
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Elizabeth Brandon "Bettie" Barringer Harris
1818–1872
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Alfred Barringer
1820–1824
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Rufus Barringer
1821–1895
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Catharine Jane "Katie" Barringer Means
1824–1874
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