Guilford County NcArchives Military Records.....Weir, Samuel Parks, Lieutenant November 13, 1862
Civilwar Company F, 46th Regt., N. C. T.
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Death Of Lt. Samuel P. Weir
The Raleigh Standard -- Jan. 7, 1863

             DEATH OF LIEUTENANT SAMUEL PARK WEIR

   LIEUTENANT SAMUEL PARK WEIR was killed in the battle of Fredericksburg, on 
the 13th Dec., 1862. His name is now added to the roll of his country's fame, 
and to the list of noble martyrs. The memory of his quiet and gentle nature is 
enshrined in the hearts of all who knew him, and the influence of his pure and 
holy example still lives to beautify and bless the world.
   He was born in Greensboro, N. C., on the 12th of Oct., 1839. His pious 
mother early dedicated him to God, who graciously accepted this offering of 
the holiest love. Like the prophet child of Shiloh, this little Samuel always 
loved the courts of the Lord's House and entered its gates with thanksgiving 
and praise. At sixteen years of age he joined the Presbyterian Church.
   He graduated at our University in June, 1860. In September 1860, he entered 
the Theological Seminary at Columbia. In April, 1861, he discontinued his 
studies and joined the playmates of his childhood at Fort Macon. Here, for 
some time he was a private in the Guilford Greys, and he also performed the 
duties of chaplain, and acquired the confidence and affection of every soldier.
   He was in the battles of Newbern, Richmond and Harper's Ferry. He was 
wounded at Sharpsburg, but still fought on during the whole of that dreadful 
day. Though sometimes sick, and always weary, he continued with the army in 
its rapid and toilsome marches. His tender heart often bled at scenes of 
carnage, but was never daunted by the presence of danger. With tearful eye he 
stood by the wounded and dying, and with ready hand, he performed the acts of 
brotherly kindness.
   The young Christian soldier ended his course at Fredericksburg, and his 
body now rests by the side of his mother and kindred, in the quiet churchyard 
at home.


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