The Greensborough Patriot

April 24, 1862

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Killed at Corinth.

            Francis R. Moring formerly of Greensboro, N. C. was killed in the battle near Corinth Mississippi on Monday April 7th, 1862.  He was a member of a Company belonging to Knoxville, Tenn., and fell during a charge in which his regiment succeeded in capturing a Regiment of Illinois troops.  He was the youngest son of Christopher and Frances Moring, aged twenty-six years.