John   poss alias Gorman Strong

• General Notes
  • The Lowrie gang was localized in its activities but known throughout the United States. Several peace conferences were arranged with Henry Berry, but all were unsuccessful. The late Rev. D.F. Lowry, a nephew of Henry Berry, in describing the Gorman-Lowrie Peace Conference, told the present writer, “Henry Berry helped General John C. Gorman look for himself.” The story goes that General Gorman came to Henry’s house and told his mother to have Henry meet him at Moss Neck at dark. Gorman fitted Henry Berry in a Confederate uniform and they both searched for the outlaws, including Henry. General Gorman was not the only non-Indian with authority who aided the Lowrie Band. Many non-Indians, including Union soldiers, provided protection for the Lumbee Indians in their struggle for freedom and justice.