On April 17th, 1861 the Grand
Olde Company was mustered into State Service and on April 22, 1861,
seized the US Arsenal in Fayetteville in the name of the Confederate
States of America. On June 10, 1861, the FILI had the honor to serve
as Company H. of the 1st NC Regiment that secured a victory in the first
land engagement in the War at Big Bethel, VA. This is a roster of that
company.