My ancestors were the earliest settlers of Buncombe County (carved out of Burke County). You probably know that Asheville was the terminal of Stoneman's Raid. Anyway, Buncombe County is my frame of reference. I do not believe many people understand how devasted NC was during the War. Or that NC had nearly three times more dead and wounded during the War than any other state.

http://www.civilwarhome.com/casualties.htm