According to Lillie Barnette in The Henderson County Heritage Book, Volume 1, “John S. Summey born 15 March 1837, was the son of John S. Summey and Sarah Huffistettler Summey. They were both of Dutch ancestry. He joined the Confederate Army 15 May 1861 at age twenty-four years, and was wounded at the Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia. He was a prisoner of war during the last few weeks of his service, and was released at Point Lookout, Virginia on 19 June 1865. He and other soldiers walked home from Appomatox. When he reached home he was in a very bad condition. During the war service he married Narcissia Shepherd, who was the daughter of Abner and Susan Barnette Shepherd. They bought a large tract of land lying along Willow Road which included what is now known as Boley’s Knob. He later built a house on Willow Road, which is occupied by a grandson and his family.”
Military Service – Excerpts from Civil War National Archives – C.S.A. (Confederate) for John S. Summey. He served in the Confederate Company A. 25th Regiment North Carolina Infantry. His available military records include the following documents.
Company Muster-in and Descriptive Roll dated October 22, 1861 at Camp Davis near Wilmington, North Carolina shows that John S. Summey mustered for active service on June 30, 1861 in Asheville, North Carolina. He enrolled for service May 15, 1861 in Edneyville by Balis M. Edney in Capt. Balis M. Edney’s Company (Edney Greys), 25th Regiment North Carolina Infantry (State Troops). It shows that he was age 24 for a period of 1 year. The card also indicates “Company Muster-in and Descriptive Roll of the organization named above, from Henderson County, transferred to the Confederate States service on twenty-ninth of September, 1861.
Company Muster Rolls:
Company Muster Roll dated for July and August 1861 shows John S. Summey enlisted May 15, 1861 in Edneyville, North Carolina by Capt. B. M. Edney for a period of 1 year and he was Present as a Private in Company B., 25th Regiment North Carolina Infantry State Troops. He was last paid $10 by Lewis to pay enrollment pay due from 186_.
Company Muster Roll dated for September and October, 1861 shows that John S. Summey enlisted May 15, 1861 in Edneyville by Balis M. Edney for a period of 12 months and he was Present as a Private in Company A., 25th Regiment North Carolina Infantry State Troops. Last paid $10.00.
Company Muster Roll dated for November and December,1861 shows that John S. Summey enlisted May 15, 1861 in Edneyville by Capt. B. M. Edney for a period of 12 months and he was Present as a Private in Company A., 25th Regiment North Carolina Infantry State Troops. Last paid $10.
Company Muster Roll dated for January and February,1862 shows that John S. Summey enlisted May 15, 1861 in Edneyville by Capt. B. M. Edney for a period of 12 months and he was Present as a Private in Company A., 25th Regiment North Carolina Infantry State Troops. Last paid by W. H. Bryson on December 31, 1861.
Company Muster Roll dated for March and April,1862 shows that John S. Summey enlisted May 15, 1861 in Edneyville by Capt. B. M. Edney for a period of 12 months and he was Present as a Private in Company A., 25th Regiment North Carolina Infantry State Troops. Last paid by Capt. W. H. Bryson to April 30, 1862.
Company Muster Roll dated for May and June,1862 shows that he enlisted May 15, 1861 in Edneyville by B. M. Edney for a period of 12 months and he was Absent Sick as a Private in Company A., 25th Regiment North Carolina Infantry State Troops.
Company Muster Roll dated for July and August,1862 shows that John S. Summey enlisted May 15, 1861 in Edneyville, N.C. by B. M. Edney for a period of 12 months and he was Present as a Private in Company A., 25th Regiment North Carolina Infantry State Troops. Last paid by H. J. Miller June 30, 1982.
Company Muster Roll dated for September and October,1862 shows that John S. Summey enlisted May 15, 1861 in Edneyville by B. M.Edney for a period of 12 months and he was Present as a Private in Company A., 25th Regiment North Carolina Infantry State Troops. Last paid August 31, 1862.
Company Muster Roll dated for November and December,1862 shows that John S. Summey enlisted May 15, 1861 in Edneyville by B. M. Edney for a period of 12 months and he was Absent Sick as a Private in Company A., 25th Regiment North Carolina Infantry State Troops. Last paid by Capt. Miller to October 31, 1862.
Company Muster Roll dated January and February,1863 shows that John S. Summey enlisted May 15, 1861 in Edneyville by Capt. B. M. Edney for a period of 12 months and he was Absent Sick as a Private in Company A., 25th Regiment North Carolina Infantry State Troops. Last paid by Capt Miller to October 31, 1862.
Company Muster Roll dated for March and April 1863 shows that John S. Summey enlisted May 15, 1861 in Edneyville, N.C. by Capt. B. M. Edney for a period of 12 months and he was Absent Sick in Company A., 25th Regiment North Carolina Infantry State Troops. Last paid by A. J. Miller to October 31, 1862.
Company Muster Roll dated for May and June 1863 shows that John S. Summey enlisted May 15, 1861 in Edneyville, N.C. by B. M. Edney for a period of 12 months and he was Absent Sick in Company A., 25th Regiment North Carolina Infantry State Troops. Last paid by A. J. Miller to February 28, 1863.
Company Muster Roll dated for July and August 1863 shows that John S. Summey enlisted May 15, 1861 in Hendersonville, N.C. by B. M. Edney for a period of 12 months and he was Absent Sick in Company A., 25th Regiment North Carolina Infantry State Troops. Last paid by A. J. Miller to February 28, 1863.
Company Muster Roll dated for September and October, 1863 shows that John S. Summey enlisted May 15, 1861 in Edneyville, N.C. by B. M. Edney for a period of 12 months and he was Absent Sick in Company A., 25th Regiment North Carolina Infantry State Troops. Last paid by A. J. Miller to February 28, 1863.
Company Muster Roll dated for November and December 1863 shows that John S. Summey enlisted May 15, 1861 in Edneyville, N.C. by B. M. Edney for a period of 12 months and it was not stated if he was present or absent in Company A., 25th Regiment North Carolina Infantry State Troops. Last paid by A. J. Miller to February 28, 1863.
Company Muster Roll dated for January and February 1864 shows that John S. Summey enlisted May 15, 1861 in Edneyville, N.C. by B. M. Edney for a period of 12 months and he was Present in Company A., 25th Regiment North Carolina Infantry State Troops. Last paid by A. J. Miller to December 31, 1863.
Company Muster Roll dated for November and December 1864 shows that John S. Summey only states in Remarks that “Deserted or dropped. Dropped Dec 12, 1864 his furlough being expired.”
Company Muster Roll dated for January and February 1865 shows that John S. Summey enlisted May 15, 1861 in Edneyville, N.C. by Capt. Edney for a period of 1 year and he was Present in Company A., 25th Regiment North Carolina Infantry State Troops. Last paid by Maj. Hill to October 31, 1864. Remarks state “Joined from desertion January 18, 1865.”
Hospital Cards:
J. S. Summey, Private Company A., 25th Regiment North Carolina appears on a Register of C.S.A. General Hospital, Farmville, Virginia. Complaint Chronic Catarrh admitted March 18, 1863, Returned to duty June 13, 1863.
J. S. Summey, Private Company A., 25th Regiment North Carolina appears on a Register of Confederate States Hospital, Petersburg, Virginia. Date of admission was July 30, 1864, Remarks: Aug. 4, 1864 furlough.
J. S. Summey, Company A., 25th Regiment North Carolina appears on a Report of the Medical Examining Board at C.S.A. General Hospital Farmville, Virginia. Date Apr. 10, 1863, Remarks: “Remain for treatment.”
J. S. Summey, Private, Company A., 25th Regiment North Carolina appears on a Register of General Hospital, Farmville, Virginia. Date June 13, 1863. Remarks: “Returned to Duty.”
J. S. Summey, Private, Company A., 25th Regiment North Carolina appears on a Register of Medical Director’s Office, Richmond, Virginia. Hospital Farmville, Date Admitted March 17, 1863.
J. S. Summey, Company A., 25th Regiment North Carolina appears on a Register of C.S.A. General Hospital, Farmville, Virginia, under the head of “Clothing issued.” Date April 3, 1863
J. S. Summey, Company A., 25th Regiment North Carolina appears on a Receipt Roll for clothing for At 2nd N.C. Hospital, Petersburg, Virginia. Date of Issue September 5, 1863. Signature J. S. Summey.
James Summey, Company B., 25th North Carolina Reg. Inf. Appears on a Receipt Roll for Clothing, Gen. Hosp. Camp Winder Richmond, Va. Date of Issue September 20, 1864. Signature by X.
J. S. Summey, Company A., 25th N.C. Appears on a Receipt Roll for clothing, at Gen. Hospital Farmville, Virginia. Date of issue April 21, 1863.
Roll of Honor for John S. Summey shows that he served in Company A., 25th Regiment North Carolina Infantry State Troops. It shows Henderson County, date of entrance into service was May 15, 1861, age 24, and was a Volunteer.
J. S. Summey, Private of Company A., 25th Regiment North Carolina appears on a roll of Prisoners of War at Point Lookout, Maryland. Date of arrival City Point, Virginia April 4, 1865 and that he was captured on April 2, 1865. Remarks state “Released June 19, 1865.”
J. S. Summey, Private of 25th Regiment North Carolina name appears as signature to an Oath of Allegiance to the United States, subscribed and worn to at Point Lookout, Maryland, June 19, 1865. Place of Residence Henderson Co, N.C. Complexion is Dk; Hair Brn; Eyes Blue; height 5 ft 8 ¾ In. Note: Released at Point Lookout, June 19, 1865, by G.O. No. 109, A.G.O.
(Muster-in and Descriptive CSA Card)