Evelyn E. HUSTED

The following are the accounts from the Civil War records;

• HUSTED, Evelyn E. Age 18.
• Enlisted in service on 13 Sep 1861 for 3 years.
• Private Co. D.
• promoted to Corporal 1 Jan 1864.
• Promoted to Sergeant 1 Nov 1864.
• Wounded on 16 Mar. 1865, in battle of Averasborough, NC
• Died of his wounds on 10 Apr 1865 in Goldsborough NC, the day after General LEE surrendered.

Averasborough
Smiths Ferry, Black River North Carolina
American Civil War
March 16, 1865

On the afternoon of March 15, Judson KILPATRICK's cavalry came up against Lt. Gen. William HARDEE's corps consisting of TAFERRO's and McLAW's infantry divisions and WHEELER's dismounted cavalry deployed across the Raleigh Road near Smithville. After feeling out the Confederate defenses, KILPATRICK withdrew and called for infantry support. During the night, four divisions of the XX Corps arrived to confront the Confederates. At dawn, March 16, the Federals advanced on a division front, driving back skirmishers, but they were stopped by the main Confederate line and a counterattack. Mid-morning, the Federals renewed their advance with strong reinforcements and drove the Confederates from two lines of works, but were repulsed at a third line. Late afternoon, the Union XIV Corps began to arrive on the field but was unable to deploy before dark due to the swampy ground. Hardee retreated during the night after holding up the Union advance for nearly two days.

Result(s): Inconclusive

Other Names: Taylor's Hole Creek, Smithville, Smiths Ferry, Black River

Location: Harnett County and Cumberland County

Campaign: Campaign of the Carolinas (February-April 1865)

Date(s): March 16, 1865

Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. Henry SLOCUM (US); Lt. Gen. William HARDEE (CS)

Forces Engaged: XX Corps and XIV Corps (25,992) (US); HARDEE's Corps (5,400) (CS)

Estimated Casualties: 1,419 total