Harry Renfrow enlisted in Company K, 14th Regiment, United States Colored Heavy Artillery, at the very end of the Civil War. He was 33 years old and tall for the time — 5’11”. He enlisted in Kinston, about 40 miles southeast of Wilson. Though he signed up for a three-year stint, he likely mustered out at the end of the year.
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In the 1870 mortality schedule of Wilson township, Wilson County: Harry Renfrow, 46, farm laborer, died in October 1869. He lived in household #73.
In the 1870 population census of Wilson township, Wilson County: Sarah Renfrow, 45, Isaac Renfrow, 16, Rosa Renfrow, 30, domestic servant, and Dennis Renfrow, 4; plus Lewis Kelly, 23, farm laborer. [This is the household #73, that of the man who died in 1869. I do not believe he is the same man as the soldier.]
In the 1870 census of Cross Roads township, Wilson County: Penelope Renfrow, 29, farm laborer, and sons Jacob, 16, Esaw, 13, and Isaac, 10, all farm laborers. [This is more likely the family of soldier Renfrow, and it seems he died also before 1870.]
In the 1880 Springhill township, Wilson County: Esaur Rentfrow, 22, farmer; mother Penny, 47; and brother Isaac, 19.
Isaac Renfrow died 6 March 1915 in Springhill township, Wilson County. Per his death certificate, he was born about 1856 to Harry Renfrow and Pennie Renfrow; was married; and worked as a farmer.
Many thanks to Louretha Renfrow Johnson for the tip!