William H. Proffit

First Name: William
Middle Name(s): H.
Last Name: Proffit
Unit: 
Co. B, 1st North Carolina Inf
Residence (County): 
Wilkes County, NC
Biography: 

Son of William and Mary Proffit.Three brothers served in military as well (Alfred N., Andrew J, and Calvin Luther). Also had a sister named Rachel

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