These brothers were probably listed Mulatto or maybe even Black. The name sounds as though they may have been Melungeon. William Henry (Henry is on his headstone) drew a pension following the war.

William Henry Cozzens

Residence Watauga County NC; a 21 year-old Farmer.

Enlisted on 9/14/1861 at Watauga County, NC as a Private.

On 11/20/1861 he mustered into "B" Co. NC 37th Infantry
(date and method of discharge not given)

He was listed as:
* POW 4/2/1865 Near Petersburg, VA
* Confined 4/3/1865 Point Lookout, MD (Estimated day)
* Oath of Allegiance 6/10/1865 Point Lookout, MD

Other Information:
born in Randolph County, NC

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:

- North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster
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Franklin Cossens

Residence Watauga County NC; a 28 year-old Farmer.

Enlisted on 9/14/1861 at Watauga County, NC as a Private.

On 11/20/1861 he mustered into "B" Co. NC 37th Infantry
He was Killed on 8/29/1862 at 2nd Manassas, VA

Other Information:
born in Randolph County, NC

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:

- North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster
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