Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the South Carolina 1st Infantry Regiment Gregg s written by John Rigdon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The South Carolina 1st Infantry Regiment 6 Month s 1861 written by John C Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-22 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The South Carolina 1st Infantry Regiment (6 Months 1861) may have been formed early in 1861 or previously. In Rivers Account of the Raising of the Troops for State and Confederate Service he has the following statement: The State troops that had been called down to Charleston relieved the militia who had been on duty for four months. These, returning to their homes in the city, began to form new organizations for continued active service.This would have occurred in January of 1861 concurrent with the formation of Gregg's, Butler's and Hagood's First.This regiment was formed from men who had gathered at Charleston from across the state.Company A - (also known as the Richland Rifles) - Richland District (County), Columbia area. Became Company A of the South Carolina 1st Infantry Regiment (Gregg's)Company B - (also known as the Darlington Guards) - Darlington District (County). Became Company B of the South Carolina 1st Infantry Regiment (Gregg's)Company C - (also known as the Edgefield Rifles or Riflemen) - Edgefield District (County). Became Company C of the South Carolina 1st Infantry Regiment (Gregg's)Company D - (also known as the Abbeville Volunteers) - Abbeville District (County). Became Company D of the South Carolina 1st Infantry Regiment (Gregg's)Company E - (also known as the Union Volunteers) - Union District (County). Became Company E of the South Carolina 1st Infantry Regiment (Gregg's)Company F - (also known as the Wee Nee Volunteers and Williamsburg Volunteers) - Williamsburg District (County), Kingstree area. Became Company F of the South Carolina 1st Infantry Regiment (Gregg's)Company G - (also known as William Spires' Company and as the Hamburg Volunteers). Became first Company G of the South Carolina 1st Infantry Regiment (Gregg's)Company HCompany ICompany KCompany LCompany MCompany NCompany O

Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the South Carolina 1st Infantry Regiment Butler s written by John C. Rigdon and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-08-06 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The SC 1st Infantry Regiment (Butler's) was also known as the SC 3rd Heavy Artillery Regiment and the SC 1st Regulars or Enlisted Men. It was organized in December, 1860, with eight companies, later increased to ten. The men were recruited in Charleston, Columbia, and Cheraw, and the counties of Greenville, Lancaster, Chesterfield, and Anderson. The unit trained as infantry and artillery, and served in the Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. It took an active part in many conflicts in and around Charleston. During the operations on Morris Island, July 10 to September 6, 1863, it lost 10 killed, 32 wounded, and 22 missing. Two companies of the 1st were involved in protecting Battery Wagner in the assault by Union troops depicted in the movie, "Glory." In January, 1865, the 1st was assigned to Colonel A. Rhett's Brigade and, serving as infantry, was active in the North Carolina Campaign. The unit surrendered on April 26, 1865. One regimental flag survives in The Charleston Museum in Charleston. Companies Of The 1st Infantry Regiment The companies of the 1st Infantry Regiment were recruited in Charleston, Columbia, and Cheraw, and the counties of Greenville, Lancaster, Chesterfield, and Anderson.

Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The South Carolina 1st Infantry Regiment State Troops written by John C Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-19 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are two units identified as the SC 1st Infantry Regiment State Troops. This unit was formed in January of 1863 and evidently disbanded in 1864 although many of the men probably served throughout the remainder of the war in advance of Sherman's invasion.From Siegler's book, South Carolina's Military Organizations During the War Between the States. The 1st Regiment, South Carolina State Troops was organized in July 1863. It was also known as Roberts's Regiment and did not go into active service until September 4, 1863. The 1st Regiment was not involved in any battle and they served until February 3, 1864.Company A - Captain Thomas H. Russell - Anderson District .; company at Tunnell Hill, Oconee.Company B - Captain Bennett C. Jones Company C - Captain Benjamin Franklin Duncan - Anderson District Company D - Captain Francis W. BurtCompany E - Captain Robert O. Tribble - Greenville District Company F - Captain Robert C. Sharp - Abbeville District Company G - Captain Moses Thomas Fowler - Laurens District Company H - Captains Edward Powell & William A. Beacham - Greenville District Company I - Captain John W. Hearst Company K - Captain Samuel McKittrick

Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the South Carolina 13th Infantry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-03-23 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In response to a call from President Davis, about the 1st of July, 1861, a large number of infantry companies, from all quarters of South Carolina, rendevoused at Columbia, South Carolina. Here they were placed in a camp of instruction, at Lightwoodknot Springs, about five miles from Columbia, and allowed to arrange themselves in regiments of ten companies and elect field-officers. The second regiment so formed was numbered as the Thirteenth South Carolina volunteers. After an initial stint in South Carolina, the 13th transferred to Virginia and fought throughout the war there as a part of General Gregg's, then McGowan's Brigade. Companies Of The SC 13th Infantry Regiment This regiment was formed primarily from men from the Spartanburg area. Company A - Laurens County Company B - Spartanburg County Company C - Spartanburg County Company E - Spartanburg County Company F - Spartanburg County Company H Company I - Spartanburg County Company K

Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the South Carolina 14th Infantry Regiment written by John Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-06-16 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 14th South Carolina Infantry Regiment, considered by some to be the best regiment in A.P. Hill's famous Light Division, served honorably and ably with the Army of Northern Virginia in all of its major battles. The 14th was organized in July, 1861, at Lightwoodknot Springs, near Columbia, South Carolina. In October the unit moved to the South Carolina coast near Pocotaligo, and on January 1, 1862, it was under fire from Federal gunboats. Ordered to Virginia in April, the 14th was assigned to General Gregg's and McGowan's Brigade. The regiment fought throughout the war as a part of Gregg's Brigade. On April 9, 1865, the 14th Infantry Regiment surrendered at the Appomattox Court House in Virginia. Company A - Darlington County - "Lynch's Creek Guards" Company B - Edgefield County - "Dearing Guards" Company C - Laurens County - "Raiborn Company" Company D - Edgefield County - "Edgefield Rifles" Company E - Laurens County - "Enoree Mosquitoes" Company F - Laurens County - "Carolina Bees" Company G - Abbeville County Company H - Barnwell County - "Ryan's Guards" Company I - Abbeville County - "McCalla's Rifles" Company K - Edgefield County - "Meeting Street Saludas"

Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The South Carolina 19th Infantry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-04-11 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The South Carolina 19th Infantry Regiment was organized during the winter of 1861-1862. It, along with the 18th was created as the last of the units formed in 1861 and did not participate in the early deployment. The 19th was involved the reorganization of the troops in the spring of 1862. They then moved to Mississippi, then to Kentucky where it saw action at Munfordsville. The 19th served with the Army of Tennessee from Murfreesboro to Atlanta, fought with Hood in Tennessee, and was active in the South Carolina Campaign and the North Carolina operations. The regiment lost 8 killed and 72 wounded at Murfreesboro, and the 10th/19th sustained 236 casualties at Chickamauga and totaled 436 men and 293 arms in December, 1863. During the Atlanta Campaign, July 22-28, the 19th reported 12 killed, 60 wounded, and 25 missing, and there were 9 killed, 34 wounded, and 8 missing at Ezra Church. It surrendered on April 26, 1865, with 76 men.

Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The South Carolina 23rd Infantry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-09-07 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The South Carolina 23rd Infantry Regiment [also called Coast Rangers] was assembled at Charleston, South Carolina, in November, 1861. Most of the men were from Horry, Georgetown, Charleston, and Colleton counties. After being stationed in South Carolina, the regiment moved to Virginia and during the war served in General Evans', Elliot's, and Wallace's Brigade.

Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the South Carolina 1st Infantry Regiment Rifles written by John Rigdon and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-07-04 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The South Carolina 1st Regiment Rifles, also known as Orr's Rifles, was organized at Sandy Springs, South Carolina, in July, 1861. Its members were recruited in the counties of Abbeville, Pickens, Anderson, and Marion. The "pound cake" regiment, as Orr's was known during its early service, sports an oddity that reflects the time. Two women are carried on the rosters. Mrs. Rose Duff as a Cook and Laundress, and Mrs. E. Rippett whose duties unspecified. There is no Mr. Duff associated with the Rifles, nor a Mr. Rippett. However, these ladies were probably just as shown. The unit was first stationed on Sullivan's Island and called by the other troops "The Pound Cake Regiment" because of its light duty. Then in April, 1862, it moved to Virginia with 1,000 men. Assigned to General Gregg's and McGowan's Brigade, it fought with the army from the Seven Days' Battles to Cold Harbor. Later the regiment endured the hardships of the Petersburg trenches and the Appomattox operations. Companies Of The SC 1st Infantry Regiment Rifles Company A - "Keowee Rifleman," Captain J. W. Livingston Company B - "McDuffies Guards," Captain James Perrin Company C - "Mountain Boys," Captain J. J. Norton Company D - "Orr's Rifles," Captain Frank E. Harrison Company E - "Oconee Riflemen," Captain Miles M. Norton Company F - "Blue Ridge Riflemen," Captain Robert A. Hawthorne Company G - "Marshal Riflemen," Captain C. McDuffie Miller Company H - "Pee Dee Guards," Captain George M. Fairlee Company K - "Marshall Guards," Captain George W. Cox Company L - "Calhoun Guards," Captain John B. Moore.

Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the South Carolina 1st Infantry Regiment Hagood written by John Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-08-09 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The South Carolina 1st Regiment Volunteers (Hagood's 1st) completed its organization at Barnwell, South Carolina, in December, 1860. The regiment served in the Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, then moved to Virginia prior to August, 1862, and was brigaded under Generals Jenkins and Bratton. It fought at South Mountain, Sharpsburg, and Fredericksburg, and later served under Longstreet at Suffolk and D.H. Hill in North Carolina. The regiment went with Longstreet to Chickamagua, but did not take part in the battle. After fighting in the Knoxville operations the unit participated in the battles at The Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Cold Harbor, the Petersburg siege, and the Appomattox Campaign. The 1st surrendered 21 officers and 201 men. Several firsthand accounts are available including Gen. Hagood's "Memoirs of the War of Secession." The companies were raised in Charleston and the counties of Orangeburg, Lancaster, Barnwell, Greenville, Colleton, and Richland. 1st Company A - (also known as Edisto Rifles) - many men from Orangeburg District (County) 2nd Company A - (also known as the Bamberg Guards) - many men from Barnwell District (County), Bamberg area Company B - (also known as the Jamison Guards) - many men from Orangeburg District (County) 1st Company C - ( also know as Bamburg Guards or Glover Guards) - many men from Orangeburg District (County) and Bamberg, Ehrhardt areas 2nd Company C - (also knwon as the Buford's Bridge Guards) 1st Company D - ( also known as the St. Matthews Rifles and the Keitt Guards) - many men from Orangeburg District (County) and Barnwell District (County), Bamburg area 2nd Company D - ( also known as the Waxhaw Guards) - men from Lancaster District (County) Company E - (may have been part of Company K, also known as the Allen Guards Company E - At Reorganization was known as Wee Nee Volunteers or Williamsburg Volunteers - many men from Barnwell District (County)l and (Aiken District (County). Upper Three Runs Creek area. 1st Company F - many men from Barnwell District (County) Bamberg and Ehrhardt area. 2nd Company F - ( also known as the Dixie Guards) -many men from Greenville District (County), and a few from Summerville and Cole's Island Company G - (also known as the Johnson Guards) - many men from Barnwell District (County) 1st Company H - many men from Barnwell District (County) 2nd Company H - (also known as Winsmith Guards) - many men from Spartanburg District (County) 1st Company I - (possibly known as the Republican Blues) - many men from Barnwell District (County). 2nd Company I - many men from Marion District (County) 1st Company K - (also known as the Bamberg Guards) -many men from Barnwell District (County). 2nd Company K - many men from Orangeburg District (County)

Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the South Carolina 4th Infantry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the South Carolina 12th Infantry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-05-12 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In response to a call from President Davis, about the 1st of July, 1861, a large number of infantry companies, from all quarters of South Carolina, rendezvoused at Columbia, South Carolina. Here they were placed in a camp of instruction, at Lightwoodknot Springs, about five miles from Columbia, and allowed to arrange themselves in regiments of ten companies and elect field-officers. The first regiment so formed was numbered as the Twelfth South Carolina volunteers. Following a brief stint in Charleston, the 12th spent most of the war in Virginia as a part of the Gregg/McGowen's Brigade. Companies of the SC 12th Infantry Regiment A Company - (also known as the Palmer Guards and the Bonham Rifle Volunteers) - many men from York Distrist (County)(Yorkville area), a few men from Union District (County) B Company (also known as the Campbell Rifles) - many men from York District (County) C Company (also known as the Cedar Creek Rifles) - many men from Fairfield District (County D Company (also known as the Richland Guards) - many men from Richland (Columbia) District (County), a few men from Fairfield District (County), Chester District (County), Lexington District (County) and Charleston Districts (County) E Company - (also known as Blair Guards) many men from Lancaster District (County) F Company (also known as the Means Light Infantry, Long Run Company and possibly the Monticello Guards) - many men from Fairfield District (County)(Long Run area) G Company (also known as the Bonham Rifles Volunteers and the Bonham Rifles) - many men from Pickens District (County) H Company (also known as the Indian Land Guards) - many men from York District (County)(Rock Hill and Yorkville areas) I Company - (also known as the Lancaster Hornets) many men from Lancaster District (County) K Company - (also known as the Grisham Rifles and the McDowell Boys) many men from Pickens District (County) Lancaster Guards Company - Lancaster District (County)

Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The South Carolina 21st Infantry Regiment written by John C Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-13 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The South Carolina 21st Infantry Regiment was organized in November, 1861, with men from the Pee Dee region of the state. It served for some time in the Charleston area attached to General Hagood's Brigade in the Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. During the spring of 1864 it moved to Virginia and was active at Drewry's Bluff and Cold Harbor. The unit continued the fight in the Petersburg trenches, then took part in the North Carolina operations. CompaniesCompany A - Georgetown CountyCompany B - Darlington County "Wild Rifles"Company C - Chesterfield CountyCompany D - Chesterfield CountyCompany E - Chesterfield CountyCompany F - Marlboro CountyCompany G - Darlington County "William's Guards"Company H - Georgetown CountyCompany I - Marion CountyCompany K - Darlington County

Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the South Carolina Third Infantry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The History of a Brigade of South Carolinians Known First as Gregg s and Subsequently as McGowan s Brigade written by James Fitz James Caldwell and published by . This book was released on 1866 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the South Carolina 2nd Infantry Regiment Rifles written by John C. Rigdon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-07-30 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The South Carolina 2nd Regiment Rifles was organized during the spring of 1862 using the 5th South Carolina Battalion Rifles as its nucleus. It was organized from extra companies initially intended for Orr's Rifles. These companies were organized into a battalion that was officially designated the Fifth South Carolina Infantry Battalion. The unit served in South Carolina, then was ordered to Virginia and assigned to General Jenkins' and Bratton's Brigade. It participated in the Seven Days' Battles and the conflicts at Second Manassas, Sharpsburg, and Fredericksburg. Later the regiment was with Longstreet at Suffolk and D.H. Hill in North Carolina. It moved again with Longstreet but did not take part in the Battle of Chickamauga. The unit was involved in the Knoxville operations, returned to Virginia, and saw action at The Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Cold Harbor. After enduring the hardships of the Petersburg siege south and north of the James River, it ended the war at Appomattox.