McLane GAR Post #50

Perquimans & Chowan Counties, NC

	McLane GAR Post #50 was formed in Perquimans County in 1893. It was named for Sgt. James J. McLane. John Chappell served as the original Commander of the post, which met in Belvidere, Dwight, and Tyner, NC, during its 17 years of existence. In 1894, the post reported a membership of 17. The post continued to operate through 1909 or later. All of the members served in the 1^st Union NC, Co. E. John Chappel and Frederick Smith were the key leaders.
	The following men have been identified as members of McLane GAR POST #50 thus far: John S. Chappel - 1^st Union NC, Co. E Henry H. Lane - 1^st Union NC, Co. E Cpl. Amos Smith - 1^st Union NC, Co. E Cpl. Frederick (Fred) Smith - 1^st Union NC, Co. E John M. Smith - 1^st Union NC, Co. E Timothy Smith - 1^st Union NC, Co. E
	The following men served as commanders of the post: 1893 - John Chappel; P.O. address in Belvidere 1894 - John Chappel (17 members) 1895 - John Chappel (17 members) 1896 - John Chappel (16 members) 1897 - John Chappel (13 members) 1898 - John Chappel (12 members) 1899 - John Chappel (13 members) 1900 - John Chappel 1901 - John Chappel 1902 - John Chappel 1903 - John Chappel 1904 - John Chappel 1905 - John Chappel 1906 - John Chappel; P.O. address in Dwight 1907 - John Chappel; P.O. address in Tyner 1908 - John Chappel; P.O. address in Tyner 1909 - John Chappel; P.O. address in Tyner
	The following men were possibly members of the McLane GAR Post #50. They were members of Company E of the 1^st NCUV regiment, resided in the upper part of Chowan County or in NW Perquimans County, and were listed on the 1890 Veteran’s Survey. They all enlisted at Byrum’s or at Mintonville. Martin Boyce – Gates Co. Robert C. Chappel – Perquimans Co. Alexander Copeland – Chowan Co. John W. Copeland – Chowan Co. Joseph G. Copeland – Chowan Co. Robert B. Copeland – Chowan Co. George W. Jordan – Chowan Co. John J. Monds – Chowan Co. Elisha Roberson – Perquimans Co. William G. Ward – Perquimans Co. If you have any information on these men, please contact Bruce Long at rblong@coastalnet.com .
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