John Bowers

John Bowers, a soldier of the 44th Regiment North Carolina Troops, was held in jail and then taken to an encampment near the city, where a Confederate court martial sentence was carried out by firing squad in November 1862. Newspapers of the time reported that he and fellow soldier James Cain both died at the first volley. Accounts reprinted in the press say he wept openly when brought out of jail and on the way to the place of execution, and then bore up better.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: Confederate court martial (court); Petersburg Express (reprinted in Weekly Standard) (reporters).

News reports (3)

• Semi-Weekly Standard, November 7, 1862, page 3 Semi-Weekly Standard, November 7, 1862
• The Western Democrat, November 11, 1862, page 2 The Western Democrat, November 11, 1862
• Weekly Standard, November 12, 1862, page 1 Weekly Standard, November 12, 1862