Destitute Patriots

Approx. 246 pp., 6 x 9, 24 halftones; 7 tables

Paperback ISBN: 978-0-8652-6412-0
Published: January 2012

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Distributed for the North Carolina Office of Archives and History

Destitute Patriots examines the contributions and sacrifices of the citizens of Bertie County in the context of North Carolina’s preparations for and participation in what has been called the “Second War of U.S. Independence.” Militiamen and regular army troops from the county lacked basic military equipment and supplies. Of particular note is the fact that many of these men did not receive their military pay until years after the end of the war.

About the Author

Gerald W. Thomas, a native of Bertie County, is a former congressional auditor and retired federal executive. He is the author of Divided Allegiances: Bertie County during the Civil War (1996) and Bertie in Blue: Experiences of Bertie County's Union Servicemen during the Civil War (1998).
For more information about Gerald W. Thomas, visit the Author Page.