In the 1860s a number of Raleigh, North Carolina women formed the Ladies' Memorial Association in effort to give Confederate soldiers a dignified burialin the historic Oakwood Cemetery. Their dedicated work and excellent record keeping allow us to go behind the scenes to take a look at the effort that went in to preserving a cemetery and the history of the state. Much work has taken place since those brave ladies faced off with Union soldiers in order to accomplish their goal. This is a look at how the project evolved over the years. Complete roster of soldiers included with map of gravesites. Excellent book for those tracing their ancestors.

Now with the 150th anniversary of the War for Southern Independence, "Additional Information and Amendments to the North Carolina Troops 1861-1865" becomes a new collection of source material for genealogical researchers. It also serves to honor the memory of the men who answered the call of their state to protect home, hearth, and family.