One of our wonderful Cousins sent me this photo of David sitting on his porch with his family. Now I consider these old photos priceless and really cherish them. It makes me feel so much more connected. This photo was likely taken about 1912-1913 judging by the size of his Granddaughter Katie. DC died from a stroke in 1920. When this photo was taken son Barto had died in 1890 and son Wade Hill was living in Ohio. The only one missing is daughter Ellen, could that be her on the end of the porch with one of her young daughters?
David Chuzy descends from Solomon known as "Black Solomon" because of his coal black hair and beard.
"DC" Stroup's Civil War record:
David Chuzy Stroup – David was a volunteer for the Confederate Army for a period of 3 years on 6 July 1862 at the age of 26 in Lincoln County, NC. He was conscripted as a private in Company H, 52nd Regiment under the command of J.A. Patterson. David was born on 6 Feb 1836 in Gaston County, son of Solomon (1791) Stroup and Nancy Haskins.
On 24 May 1863 he deserted then returned to his unit on 28 Dec 1863
From Jan through April 1864 he was with his company.
David was captured on 12 May 1864 at Spottsylvania and held prisoner at Point Lookout from May to Dec 1864.
David was transferred to Elmira, NY to be exchanged. He had $20 in his possessions.
David was exchanged on 20 Feb 1865.
Enjoy,
Cousin Mike
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