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Robert Tolar

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Robert Tolar

Birth
North Carolina, USA
Death
10 Oct 1887 (aged 82)
Bladen County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Tobermory, Bladen County, North Carolina, USA Add to Map
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Robert and Frances Tolar were the parents of nine Tolar sons, all born in Cumberland County North Carolina and all volunteered to serve the Confederacy at the beginning of the Civil War. Seven of the nine were killed, wounded, or captured during the war. John was killed in battle, Haynes was killed accidently, and Thomas was wounded in 1862 and died in a hospital in 1863. William was seriously wounded leading a charge, but returned to battle. Sampson and Alfred were wounded, Alfred three times, and were unable to return to battle. Robert was captured at the surrender of Fort Fisher, NC.
Robert and Frances Tolar were the parents of nine Tolar sons, all born in Cumberland County North Carolina and all volunteered to serve the Confederacy at the beginning of the Civil War. Seven of the nine were killed, wounded, or captured during the war. John was killed in battle, Haynes was killed accidently, and Thomas was wounded in 1862 and died in a hospital in 1863. William was seriously wounded leading a charge, but returned to battle. Sampson and Alfred were wounded, Alfred three times, and were unable to return to battle. Robert was captured at the surrender of Fort Fisher, NC.

Bio by: Tom Todd



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  • Created by: Never Ending Story
  • Added: Apr 24, 2007
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19081513/robert-tolar: accessed ), memorial page for Robert Tolar (3 Nov 1804–10 Oct 1887), Find a Grave Memorial ID 19081513, citing Bladen Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Tobermory, Bladen County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by Never Ending Story (contributor 46555490).