21st South Carolina Infantry

Looking for any information you may have regarding my ancestor. It is believed John B. Pierce (or Pearce) was from the Marlboro Darlington SC area, son of Peter B. Pearce. Thanks.

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Killed August 1864 Petersburg, Virginia. This is my great, great, Grandfather. Interested in any possible photographs or possible cemetary headstone photos. Have not determined exact location of burial. New to this so any help is appreciated. Thank you.

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Thomas was born 13 June 1840 in Plantersville, Georgetown County South Carolina. He has 57 cards in his archival file. He enlisted 20 Dec 1861 in Captain J Harleston Read's Company which became Co A. Elected to rank of 2nd Lieut. Served in Hagood's Brigade, Hoke's Division. He was 20 years old at enlistment. His early career involved the defense of the Carolina Coast around Charleston. He later fought in Virginia at Swift Creek, Drewry's Bluff x 2, Cold Harbor, and Weldon Railroad where he was captured 21 Aug 1864 and sent to Old Capitol Prison in Washington DC and transferred to Point Delaware where he was exchanged 31 Oct 1864. He was captured again 15 Jan 1865 at 2nd battle of Fort Fisher NC and sent to Fort Columbus, New York Harbor. Sent to City Point Md. for exchange on 25 Feb 1865. He died 20 June 1915. He is buried at Prince Freddrick Episcopal Church at Plantersville, Georgetown Co. SC. We are related by a distant marriage.

Jesse was born 1 Feb 1830 in Darlington County SC. He was 32 years old when he enlisted at Darlington on 16 May 1862. He had several bouts of illness which found him present but sick in camp. His unit was engaged in most of the big battles of the war and was Captured at Fort Fisher, NC on 15 Jan 1865. He was taken as POW [ wounded in both ankles by gun shot] Moved to USA field hospital at Morehead City, NC discharged and sent via steamer Champion to Fort Monroe, Va. discharged as patient 19 Jan. 1865 and paroled 10 June 1865. He died 7 Aug 1907. He was the husband of my 3rd cousin 2 x removed.

James lied about his age and enlisted as a 17 y/o on 23 Dec. 1861 at Darlington , SC. for 12 months. He mustered in at Georgetown, SC on 1 Jan. 1862. His CMR Company Muster Roll for May-June 1862 noted that he was under age. He was discharged on 1 Jan. 1863 for being a minor. He next appears in Capt. Peterson's Compamy 20th South Carolina Cavalry. He is paid $96.00 for salary and use of horse for Jan - April 1864. The document does not give the location of his company at the time. *Note at this point his records become confused with a Byrd relative that is in several SC Art'y units.

Israel was born 11 Mar 1830 in District 1, Darlington Co. SC. He has 35 cards in his archival file. He enlisted as Pvt. 13 Mar 1863 in Capt. S.H. Wilds Co. for the war. In Aug of 1863 he is sent on detached duty as sub-overseer with the Engineer Dept. Stationed on James Island in St. Andrew's Parish. He was on projects at Holmes House, and Fort Johnson, on 1 may while sick in the hospital he is promoted to 2nd Sgt. Soon thereafter his unit under General Hagood's Brigade is sent to Virginia. Battles: Charleston Harbor, Port Walthall Junction, Swift Creek, Drewry's Bluff, Cold Harbor, Petersburg Siege, Weldon Railroad, and Fort Fisher where he was captured and taken to Elmira, NY arriving 30 Jan 1865 and released 11 Jul 1865. He died 26 Oct 1879 in Hartsville, Darlington County, SC and is buried in Magnolia Cem. in that town. He was the father-in-law of my 1st cousin 5 x removed. He was described as having a dark complexion, grey hair, hazel eyes and stood 5 foot 10 inches.

Ira followed his brother in Co. B 21st Regiment SC Infantry. Enlisted by Capr. S.H. Wild at Darlington, SC on 14 March 1862. In early 1864 he is assigned detached duty as a Teamster in Hagood's Brigade and saw service in the Carolinas and Virginia. Ira was killed in action at the battle of Fort Fisher, NC on 15 Jan. 1865. Deo Vindice

James was 24 years old from Darlington Co. SC. He enlisted on 1 Jan. 1862 in Capt. S.H Wild's Co 21st Regiment S.C. Infantry. This became Co B 21st Regiment SC Infanry. They mustered in at Georgetown. James was on detached duty with Hagood's Brigade in the fighting on the Petersburg line. He was captured on 24 June 1864 and held captive at Bermuda Hundred and sent to Fort Monroe and on to Point lookout, Md. On 16 August 1864 he was sent to the POW camp in Elmira NY. He was released after swallowing the Yellow Dog on 3 July 1865.

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John was born 12 Feb 1844 in White Plain, Chesterfield County, SC. He enlisted 20 Dec 1861 at Cheraw, SC in Capt. M.G. Tarrh's Co. and mustered at Georgetown 25 Jan 1862. They were stationed in and around Charleston until Jan 1864. 30 Oct 1862 promoted to 2nd Sgt. 7 May 1864 he is wounded at Petersburg, shot in the third finger of left hand and given a wounded furlough. At this time, he is 1st Sgt 15 Jan 1865 he is captured at Fort Fisher and sent to Elmira, NY. Released 11 July 1865. Battles: Charleston Harbor, Bermuda Hundred, Port Walthall Junction, Swift Creek, Drewrey's Bluff, Cold Harbor, Weldon RR, 2nd Fort Fisher, & 2nd Fort Fisher where he was captured. John died 24 June 1918 and is buried in the Patrick Cem. Chesterfield Co. SC. We are related by a distant marriage.

Calvin enlisted at Chesterfield, SC on 10 Feb. 1863. M.G. Tarrh's regiment Co. D of the 21st SC Infantry Regiment. He was captured five months later on Morris Island,SC. Paroled at Point Lookout. Was sent home on sick leave and rejoined his unit in Sept of 1864. He surviced the war and died at 87.

James was born in 1824 in Chesterfield Co. SC. He was 32 years old when he enlisted at Cheraw, Chesterfield County SC on 20 Dec 1861 in Capt. M.G. Tarrh's Company of Sc Vols. He entered as Pvt but was promoted to Corporal when mustered at Georgetown on 10 Jan 1862. His archival file is large and has him present in camp sick on two occasions. 12 May 1864 he is wounded by gunshot and admitted to Chimborazo Hosp # 1 at Richmond, Va. Granted a 60 day wounded furlough. He rejoins his unit and fights until the end of the invasion. Battles: Charleston, Port Walthall Junction, Swift Creek, Drewry's Bluff x2, Cold Harbor, Petersburg Siege, Weldon Rail Road, 2nd battles of Fort Harrison & Fort Fisher, Carolina Campaign & finally Bentonville. James married x 3 and died 26 May 1894 at Cheraw, SC. Buried at that town in Old Saint Davids Episcopal Ch. His sacrifice for his homeland is not forgotten. We are related by a distant marriage.

Chapman was born May 1844 in Camden, Kershaw Co. SC. He enlisted at Cheraw, Chesterfield Co. SC on 20 Dec 1861 at age 15 in Capt. M.G. Tarrh's Company SC. Vol's. The unit mustered on 10 Jan 1862 at Georgetown, SC. He had some adjustment problems and was court marshaled and fined 1/2 months pay. In Aug 1863 he is on detached duty as sharp shooter. Captured 15 Jan 1865 at Fort Fisher, NC and sent to Elmira, NY where he arrived 30 Jan 1865. He took the oath aka [ swallowed the yellow dog] and was released 11 July 1865. His Company fought at Charleston. Swift Creek, Drewry's Bluff,Va. Cold Harbor, Petersburg Siege, Weldon Rail Road, 2nd Fort Harrison & 2nd Fort Fisher where he was captured. He was the Father in Law of my 3rd cousin 2 x removed.

Charles was born in New York state in 1844. His family migrated to Cheraw, Chesterfield County SC when he was about 6 years old. He enlisted 20 Dec 1861 in Capt M. G. Tarrh's Co 21st Regt. SC Vols. This became Co D Hagood's Brigade. On 5 April 1862 he is appointed Corporal. He is dogged by sickness. 30 April 1862 he is appointed as 5th Sergeant. 15 June 1864 he is admitted to Episcopal Church Hospital at Williamsburg, Va for gunshot wound. He is sent home on wounded furlough. He is captured there and sent to Harts Island POW camp in New York Harbor. He took the oath [ Swallowed the Yellow Dog] on 14 June 1865 and died three days later on 17 June 1865 on Harts Island of Chronic Diarrhoea. He was buried there and was moved later to Cypress Hills Cem. Brooklyn , Kings Co. NY. He enlisted at age 18. He is the brother in law of my 2nd cousin 4 x removed.

John was 21 years old from Steerpen Township, Chesterfield Co. SC. He enlisted at Cheraw, Chesterfield Co SC in Capt M.G. Tarrh's Co. which became Co D. 21st. Aug 1863 he is on detached duty as Sharp Shooter. He is seriously wounded and on 31 Aug sent home on medical furlough. He was still at home recovering in Oct 1864. He was paid $66 when he went home. He died in McBee, Chesterfield Co. SC in 1905. His the father in law of my 2nd great aunt. God rest his soul.

Henry has 16 cards in his archival file. He was about 28 when he enlisted at Chesterfield on 28 Feb 1863. Sickness and Rheumatism dogged him thru out his time in service. He as shot in the right hand in Virginia. He was with Hagood's Legion. He is related to me thru a distant marriage re: my 4th cousin 2 x removed He is buried at Cedar Creek Baptist Church, Chesterfield Co SC

James was the youngest son. At age 18, on 10 April 1864 he enlisted at Chesterfield, Chesterfield County SC., in Co D 21st SC Infantry. His archival file is slim and shows that he was admitted to the Hospital at Williamsburg Va. for chronic diarrhea. He survived the war of aggression and died in Florence Sc on 20 Dec 1926. James is related to me thru a distant marriage of my 4th cousin 2 x removed. He is buried at Cedar Creek Baptist Church in Chesterfield County SC.

Alfred was 27 years old when he enlisted 20 Dec 1861 at Cheraw, Chesterfield Co SC in Capt Tarrh's Co. of SC Vol's. They mustered at Georgetown on 10 Jan 1865. 22 Aug 1864 he is wounded in right leg by a mini ball in the fight at Weldon Railroad south of Petersburg, Va. in the attempt to keep the last rail supply line open to Richmond. On 8 Sept he is given a 30 day furlough. We are related by marriage.

Private Wm. Alexander Turnage enlisted in the 21st Regiment Company D in Chesterfield, SC on 10 May 1862. This Regiment defended the SC coast from 1862-1864. The 21st became part of Hagood's Brigade along with the 11th, 25th, 27th South Carolina Regiments; this Brigade served gallantly at Morris Island and Battery Wagner during General Gillmore's siege of Charleston in 1863. In April 1864, Hagood's Brigade was ordered to Virginia to meet General Grant's army in his Overland Campaign. Turnage was wounded at Morris Island and at Cold Harbor Virginia; he was hospitalized several times in Richmond area hospitals for sicknesses as well. Ironically, Turnage was captured near his home in Chesterfield SC after a skirmish at Big Black Creek SC on 2 March 1865 by an Illinois regiment during Sherman's march through S. C.; he was sent to Point Lookout Md.and was a POW until 21 June 1865, 2 months after the end of the war. Turnage made it home and continued farming in Chesterfield until his death on 26 March 1916.

David was born in the rural community of Cash in Chesterfield Co. SC in 1840. He was 21 Years old when he enlisted at nearby Cheraw, SC on 20 Dec 1861. Enlisting in Capt. M.G. Tarr's Co. SC. Vols. Mustered at Georgetown, SC 10 Jan 1862. He was captured at Morris Island, Charleston on 10 July 1863. He was wounded [ gunshot wounds in both ankles] Taken aboard Steamer Cosmopolitan and taken to Union Gen. Hospital on Morris Island. Exchanged 23 July 1863. He recovered and rejoined his Company. In Nov 1864 he is suffering from chronic diaroheea and is in 1st Division Jackson Hosp. at Richmond, Va. Fought at Charleston, Swift Creek, Drewry's Bluff, Cold Harbour, Petersburg Siege, Weldon Rail Road, Fort's Harrison and Fisher, Carolina Campaign and the final battle at Bentonville, NC. We are related by marriage. He married twice and died 15 June 1916. He is buried at LDS Cem. Society Hill, Darlington Co. SC

Joseph was born in 1824 in Chesterfield Co SC. He joined at Chesterfield on 1 Jan 1862. He was sick in camp and was sent home to recover with surgeons certificate. Was captured at Fort Fisher NC and sent to Elmira, NY. He was paroled 2 Mar 1865 after'Swallowing the Yellow Dog'. He then returned home to suffer another 10 years of brutal Northern military occupation. The north called it reconstruction and the south knew it as continued destruction. We finally got rid of the pest in 1877.

William enlisted 25 Jan 1862. He was wounded at Richmond by gunshot in left leg and died of complications at Chimboraz Hosp. on 1 Aug 1864. His wife and two slaves made the trip to Richmond to claim his body. I located his wife's grave at Campbell Cemetery on the Hartsville - Rubt Hwy in SC. He has no marker but I believe he is buried beside his wife. UPDATE 20 NOV 2019 -Have completed the paper work on his gravestone application and it was approved. The stone will be placed by the "First In Secession Camp in Chesterfield Co. SC. in 45 to 60 days from this notice..

Benjamin was about 23 years old. He had an 18 year old wife and a 3 month old child. He enlisted 15 July 1863 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co SC. He served until the end of the war. He was present at all the battles fought by his unit. He suffered severe medical problems and was hospitalized three times. The last of which was severe diarrhoea and sent on a 30 day sick furlough 3 Aug 1864. He was serving with Hagood's Brigade. He died in 1891 in Alligator Township, Chesterfield Co SC. God Rest his soul.

Charles was born in Cole Hill Township, Chesterfield Co. SC 7 June 1844. He joined at age 17 on 20 Dec 1861 Capt. B.T. Davis' Co of SC Vols. This unit mustered into Confederate service at Georgetown SC and became Co E 21st South Carolina Infantry. Aug 1863 he is on detached service as a Sharp Shooter. 30 July 1864 he is a patient in Jackson Hosp at Richmond Va. suffering from a gunshot wound to his right side [mini ball] He is given a 60 day furlough. He was a patient in Gen Hosp # 10 at Salisbury, NC when the war ended. His unit saw action at Charleston Harbor,Port Walthall Junction, Swift Creek, Drewry's Bluff, Cold Harbor, Weldon Rail Road, 2nd Fort Harrison, 2nd Fort Fisher, Carolina Campaign and Bentonville...We are cousins thru a distant marriage. H and his wife Florence "Flora" D are buried at Bethesda UMC Cem. rural Cole Hill Twp, Chesterfield Co. SC

John was born 1 Feb 1833 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co. SC. He enlisted 20 Dec 1861 in Capt. B.T. Davis' Co. SC Vol's. The regiment mustered at Georgetown, South Carolina 10 Jan 1862. John suffered from rheumatism and was given a medical discharge for same on 18 Jan 1863 at Morris Island, Charleston Harbor. He at some time rejoined his regiment as he is found in the hospital at Summerville, SC 31 Dec 1863. He moved with his regiment to Virginia where he is captured near Petersburg 24 June 1864. He is held as POW at Fort Monroe and then transferred to Elmira, NY. He married Templelton Rebecca Jane Smith. They are buried at Antioch Methodist Church in Hornsboro, Chesterfield Co. SC. We are related by a distant marriage.

Thomas was 25 years old when he enlisted 20 Dec 1861 at Chesterfield, South Carolina in Capt B.T. Davis's Co. SC Vol's. Mustered at Georgetown SC on 10 Jan 1861 and became Co E 21st South Carolina Infantry. In May of 1864 he suffers a gunshot wound to his left hand and is admitted to Chimborazo Hosp # 6 at Richmond Va. Transferred to Winder Hosp on 20 May 1864. He appears for the last time in the records as a patient in South Carolina Military Hosp #2 at Florence SC. Name appears on a receipt roll for clothing. We are distantly related by marriage.

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Brother to Capt. BT Davis, Capt. Alfred W. Davis, Pvt. John Furguson Davis and uncle of Pvt. BT Davis; all of Co. E 21st. Regiment William Blakeney Davis died 1894 according to UDC memorial roster (my GG Grandpappy).

Wiley was born in Chesterfield District, South Carolina in 1835. He was enlisted at Chesterfield Court House by Capt B. T. Davis Co. of SC Vols. on 1 May 1862. this unit became Co E 21st Infantry. The unit served around Charleston and moved to Virginia in late 1863. He died in the Trenches in 1864. An exact date of death is not given... Suspect he is buried in one of the many mass graves in that area.. God rest his soul.

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Served at Cold Harbor and Petersburg.

Nelson was 34 years old when he joined Capt. B. T. Davis' Co So. Car. Vols. at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co.SC on 20 Dec. 1861. This became Co E 21st SC Infantry. They mustered in at Georgetown 8 Jan. 1962.Promoted to 3rd Corpl in March. In Dec. on furlough. Feb. 1864 promoted to 2nd Corpl,CMR and after action report for April 31 to Aug 1864 has him promoted to 4th Sergt. and he was killed in action at Cold Harbor on 16 May 1864.

James was born near Patrick SC in probably Cole Hill Township in the Chesterfield District of South Carolina in 1838. He enlisted 20 Dec 1861 at Chesterfield District Court House in Capt. B T Davis' Co of SC Vols. This unit mustered into Confederate service on 10 Jan 1862 at Georgetown, SC. He served faithfully thru the war. He was captured at Black Creek, SC on 1 Mar 1865. He was admitted to hospital on 3 occasions for illness. He died in 1917 and is buried at Cedar Creek Baptist Church in Chesterfield Co SC.

Amos was 52 years old when he Joined at Chesterfield, Chestefield County SC for one year, Capt. B. T. Davis's Co. of SC Vols. He and his unit mustered in at Georgetown, SC on 10 Jan 1862. He is home on sick furlough in August. CMR's Sept thru Dec. 1862 he is present in his unit. He is discharged on 8 Jan. 1863 at Morris Island SC. His term of contract expired and him being over age. He signed his final pay voucher for duty 1st thru 8th Jan. for $2.93 cents and went home. We think he is buried at Old Saint Davids Church in Cheraw, Chesterfield County SC.

Robert was born in Cole Hill Township, Chesterfield Co SC 20 Mar 1815. He has 8 cards in his archival file. He enlisted at Chesterfield, SC on 20 Dec 1861 with the first call to arms in B.T. Davis' Company of SC Vols. for one year. He mustered 10 Jan 1862 at Georgetown, SC. Assigned to Hagood's Brigade at Charleston Harbor, SC. He was discharged on Morris Island 8 Jan 1863 when the terms of his enlistment expired. We are related by a distant marriage. He died 9 June 1892 and is buried at Kati Polson Cem. on Wilkerson Lane in Chesterfield Co. SC.

Robert Benett Turnage is my great great grandfather, by way of Ethel (Turnage) King.

Alexander was 30 years old when he enlisted at Chesterfield Co. Court House, Chesterfield Co. SC for 12 months in B T Davis' Co SC Vols'. Mustered in at Georgetown SC on 10 Jan 1862. He re-enlisted 8 Jan 1862. He suffered a gunshot wound on 18 June 1864. 21 Aug 1864 he is reported as captured at Weldon railroad and was reported as being in the hands of the enemy. He was sent to Point Lookout and then to City Point where he was exchanged 18 Sep 1864. He suffered numerous health issues during his term of duty.

Daniel was born in Chesterfield District, South Carolina in 1826. He enlisted at Chesterfield Court House on 24 Feb 1863. His unit was stationed at Charleston where he sustained a flesh wound to his left thigh by a conical ball on 10 July 1863. He was captured and treated at he USA Hosp at Hilton Head. He took the oath [ swallowed the yellow dog] and was exchanged on 23 July 1863. He rejoined his unit and was killed in action at Drewry's Bluff on 16 May 1864.

George was born in 1833 in Pasquotanic Co. NC. He married my distant cousin Nancy A Usher in 1856. He enlisted at Bennettsville, Marlboro Co. SC on 11 Oct 1864 in Co F 21st SC Infantry by Captain Thomas. He and most of his company were captured at the 2nd battle of Fort Fisher NC on 15 Jan 1865. He is sent to the infamous POW prison at Elmira, Chemung Co. NY. He died there on 5 March 1865. He is buried in grave # 2377 however this may be in error as his CMR gives his grave # as 2469.

Alfred was from Newtonville, Marlboro Co. SC. He joined first 2nd SC Reserves [90 days 1862-63] Then Co F. 21st SC Infantry. Enlisted at Bennetsville SC By Capt Thomas on 1 Feb, 1863.1 July he is in hospital at Columbia. Captured at Bermuda Hundred near Petersburg Va. on 9 May 1864. POW at Camp Hamilton Va. Fort Monroe and Point Lookout Md. Exchanged 13 Feb. 1865.

William has 7 archival cards. He enlisted at Bennettsville, Marlboro Co. SC for the war on 1 June 1864. Enlisted by Capt. Thomas. He is at Fort Fisher NC where he is captured on 15 Jan 1865. He is sent to the POW prison at Elmira, NY. He is released on 11 July 1865 after being forced to swallow the yellow dog. He is the son in law of my 4th cousin Catherine Elizabeth Thomas of Marlboro Co, NC

James was born in Richmond County in 1831. He was 30 years old when he enlisted 25 Dec 1861 at Bennettsville, Marlboro Co. SC in Capt J.A.W. Thomas' Company. Company mustered at Georgetown, SC on 10 Jan 1862. He served in the defense of Charleston and its harbor. Then moved into Virginia. He was in the battle of Port Walthall Junction in an effort to keep the rail line open. He was Killed in Action [KIA] in the defense of Petersburg in the battle of Swift Creek on 9 May 1864. He was the father in law of my 4th cousin 3 x removed Nancy Fletcher.

James was from Bennetsville, Marlboro County SC. He enlisted 1 May 1864 at Bennetsville by Capt Thomas for the war. In July 1864 he is sick in hospital at Williamsburg Va. with Robeola. 15 July 1865 he is captured at Fort Fisher NC and sent to Elmira as POW. Records are in error as they show that he died there of chronic diarrhea on 2 March 1865; however he survived and died 27 Feb 1897 and is buried in his family cemetery in Dillon Co. SC He had a brother Phillip May in his unit. He was the husband of Jane Dockery Thomas my 3rd cousin 4x removed.

Philip was 39 years old from Marlboro Co SC. He enlisted on 25 Dec. 1861 in Capt. J.A.W. Thomas' Co. SC Vol's.at Bennettsville, SC This unit became Co F 21st SC Infantry. They mustered in at Georgetown, SC on 10 Jan. 1862. Philip became ill and was sent home to recover. He was discharged on 6 Sept. 1862 by having furnished a substitute. A man named J. Cottingham. Philip was the son of my Thomas ancestor of Bennettsville, S.C., Elizabeth Thomas 1795 - 1825

He joined in1861 and fought until his capture in 1865. He was sent to the infamous Hellmira pow camp in Elmira, New York. Survived and returned to farming in Pageland , South Carolina

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John was born 31 Dec 1829 in Marlboro Co. SC. He has 18 items in his archival file. Enlisted by Capt. Thomas at Bennettsville 1 March 1863. He was mustered at Georgetown and assigned to Charleston Harbor. Assigned to Hagood's, Brigade. Fought at Swift Creek, Drewry's Bluff, Cold Harbor and Petersburg where he was captured on 18 June 1864. He was sent to Elmira arriving 30 Julu 1864. There is a CMR stating that he was moved to Point Lookout for exchange March 1865. However, on 6 March 1865 he is found in Jackson Hosp at Richmond being treated for Rheumatism. It is noted that he is a paroled prisoner. On 14 March 1865 he is paid $179.13 cents for service from 1 Jan 1864 - 31 Dec 1864 and sent on a 60-day furlough. He died 20 Jan 1905 and is buried in the Bright Cem. Marlboro Co. SC. We share no blood but are connected thru a distant marriage.

Rev. John Alexander William Thomas was a preacher of the gospel. He answered the call to defend his homeland from the invaders by forming his own Company. On 25 Dec. 1861 at Bennetsville, Marlboro Co SC he formed Capt. J.A W. Thomas' Co, 21 SC Vols' This became Co F. 21st Regiment SC Infantry. It mustered in at Georgetown, SC on 10 January 1862. Assigned to Hagood's Brigade, Hoke's Division it saw hard fighting thru out the entire war. Capt Thomas was wounded by gunfire that struck his left forearm. He was grantned a 30 day furlough and was a patient in the hospital at Florence SC. In late 1865 he was signing as Regimental Co for Co's K and L. He survived the war and resumed his church and civic duties. He died 27 April 1894 and is buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Bennettsville, Marlboro Co. SC

Matthew Joined Capt. EC. Stockton's Company Sc Vol's at Darlington Sc on 13 Jan. 1862. This unit later became Co. G. 21st SC Infantry Regiment. He sustained a gunshot wound to his right sholder. was hospitalized on the Union Hospital ship Cosmopolitan. He was exchanged on 24 July at Hilton Head. He was captured at Fort Fisher and died at Elmira NY of diarrhea. Many Prisoners died of deliberate malnutrition because of the harsh treatment of prisoners by Gen. William Hoffman. Gen. Hoffman bragged that he had killed more rebels than most front line units. He is buried at Elmira in grave # 2554

Wiley enrolled on 13 Jan. 1862 at Darlington, SC with Capt. E.C. Stockton's Co. SC Vol's which became Co. G. 21 South Carolina Infantry. He mustered in at Georgetown with his 18 y/o brother Matthew. He and Matthew were captured at Fort Fisher on 15th of Jan. and taken to Elmira. After taking the oath ' swallowing the yellow dog' as it was known. They rejoined their unit. The records are missing and they were taken prisoner again and They were released on 23 June 1865.

Assigned as Hospital Steward from 21st Regt in Charleston, SC, 1862-JUL 63; captured on 10 Jul '63 during Yankee's initial assault on Morris Island, SC, along with 163 members of Regiment (mostly Company G); POW at Point Lookout, MD; died of Typhoid Fever at Point Lookout, 04 Dec 1863.

John was about 24 years old. Enlisted 22 Feb 1863 at Darlington, Darlington Co. SC. He was dogged with ill health and sickness. He was in the hospital or sick in camp. Having been sent on sick furlough home on one occasion. His units CMR for Jan -Feb 1865 lists him as wounded. He served honorably and died 6 Dec 1921. He is distantly related to me thru my Griggs family line.

John was born in Darlington Co. SC in 1831. He was about 32 y/o when he enlisted 22 Feb 1863 at Darlington, Darlington Co.SC, enlisted by Capt. R.W. Reddy. John has 12 cards in his archival file, several list illness. In Feb 1865 he is absent and listed as wounded from his company. He is retired as disabled on 9 Nov 1864 and is assigned to the Invalid Corps. He dies early in 1876 from complication of injuries. He saw action with the 21st SC Infantry at Charleston Harbor until the spring of 1864 when sent to Va. Battles; Port Walthall Junction, Swift Creek, Drewry's Bluff, Cold Harbor, Petersburg Seige, Weldon RR, 2nd Fort Harrison & 2nd Fort Fisher. He may have been wounded during this time. John died in 1876. We are related by marriage Note to researchers their is another John Alexander Gainey Jr in this company...

D.R.W. Gandy was the son of Able Gandy and Lavinia Johnson of Society Hill, Darlington, County SC. He enlisted at Darlington on 13 Jan. 1862 in Capt. E.C. Stockton's Company 21st Regiment SC. Vol's which became Company G. 21 Regt South Carolina Infantry. Most of Davids male relatives who were of age were in service to the Confederacy. His unit was at Georgetown when he was order to Charleston to serve as a Sharpshooter. I find him later in Co. I and he was seriously wounded at Battery Wagner on Morris Island. He suffered a broken lower Jaw. He survived the war.

Clement was born in 1841 in Darlington Co. SC. He enlisted in Capt. E. C. Stockton's Co SC Vol's in Darlington on 13 Jan 1862. He mustered in at Georgetown, SC on 16 Jan. This became Co G 21 SC Infantry. He died of disease in the hospital at Summerville, SC on 29 Jan 1863. He is related to me by marriage.

James enlisted at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co. SC on 10 Feb. 1862. He is absent on sick leave at Chesterfield in May. Sept he is absent at Hospital. CMR Jan-Feb he is awol but returned to his unit witn an adaquate excuse and he was restored to duty. He is at Richmond when he becomes sick again and is sent to the Hospital. August 1964 he is admitted ot Jackson Hospital at Richmond with Diarrhoea and Febrile. He is sent on 30 day sick furlough.

Robert was about 17 when he joined Co G. 21st SC Infantry. Enlisting at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co. SC on 9 March 1864. His records are slim. He is admitted to CSA Jackson Hospital at Richmond Va. suffering from Pheumonia. Admitted on 20 Nov. 1864 and returned to duty 26 Dec. 1864. His unit is assigned to Hagood's Brigade. He was from the Antioch District of Darlington Co. SC He survived the war and died 11 Feb. 1918

Wiley enlisted first at Darlington, SC in Capt. E. C. Stockton's Co 21st Reg. SC Vol's. He was 29 years old. His unit became Co G. 21st SC Inf. Regt and mustered in on 16 Jan. at Georgetown, SC. Wiley became very ill and was diagnosied with Consumption. His attending physician said he had little chance of recovery. He was discharged by order of Brig. Gen. Ripley on 17 Dec. 1862. Wiley went home and recovered somewhat and reenlisted at Chesterfield, SC on 3 Sept. 1863, in his old unit. Wiley's medical condition continued to trouble him and he was often sick. He is now with Hagood's Brigade at Richmond Va. where he is wounded in the right eye by a mini ball and sent home on a 40 day furlough.

I'm looking for any information on John E. Hall of Co.G of the 21st S.C. Infantry. He enlisted in summer of 1862 in Charleston, S.C. and stated that his commanding officer was Capt.R.W.Reddy. This would put him in the Williams Guards of Hobgoods Brigade. He ended up married to Annie Spicer in Louisa, Virginia in 1866. I haven't been able to find out anything on his war record on any roster, however, I have his Confederate pension record from the state of Virginia and his marriage and death records also. He was born in the Darlington area of John Hall and Martha Lewis and he did state that his two closest comrades in Co.G were James Booth and James Hunter. He also mentions Col.Graham and Lt.Col.Dargan as the 21st S.C. commanding officers. If anyone has any information on him I would be very appreciative because he is my great,great,grandfather and I have no other information on him previous to his settlement in Virginia. Thanks in advance for any leads.

Elias joined on 4 April 1863 at Darlington, SC. He was injured and was in Confederate States Hospital in Petersburg Va. admitted on 2 Aug 1864 and furloughed Aug. 11. I find a pay record for him on 3 Jan.1865 for previous six months service. His commanding officer on that date was Capt. A. Commack. [sp]

Epaphroditus enlisted at Darlington SC on Jan 13 1862 a did many of his brothers and kin. He was 25 y/o. He was engaged in Charleston Harbour Battle & April 1863, and second battle in Aug-Sept 1863, Port Walthall Junction 6 May 1864,Swift Creek, 9 May 1864, Drerys Bluff 12 and 16 May 1864, Cold Harbour Va. 1-3 June 1864, Petersburg Siege June-April 1965 and Weldon Railroad Junction 21 Aug 1864. He was captured at Weldon and his records reflect that he was in the hands of the enemy since 21 Aug, 1864. As a side note I had another of my relatives killed in the battle at Weldon Railroad Junction. That was James Thomas who was with Co. E. 52nd NC Infantry.

James is my 3 greatgrandfather on my mothers side. He was 20 y/o when he joined Capt. E.C. Stockton's 21st SC Vol's at Darlington SC. This unit became Co. G. 21st Regt. SC Infantry. His records are sparce but indicate he was sick a lot. The last card was for Present for Duty in Sept-Oct 1864. He survived the war.

James was a 22 year old farmer who along with many members of his large extended family joined Capt E.C. Stockton's unit at Darlington, SC on 13 Jan. 1862. He mustered in at Georgetown, SC on 16 Jan. 1862. His unit became Co. G. 21 SC. Infantry Regt.

Allison was 22 years old when he enlisted on 10 Feb 1862 at Datlington, Darlington County SC in Capt. E. C. Stockton's SC Vol's. his unit became Co G 21st SC Inf. He was discharged by Brig. Gen. Gist on 21 Nov 1862 because of disability at Greensboro NC. He is the Father in law of my 3rd cousin 3 x removed. Frances A Griggs. He is buried at Cedar Creek Baptist Church, Chesterfield Co. SC

James A.W. Parnell Joined Capt. E.C. Stockston's Company 21 Reg't S.C. Vol's at Darlington, S.C. on 13 Jan 1862. He was 34 years old. This unit mustered in at Georgetown, SC on 16 Jan. This company became Co.G. 21 Reg't SC Infantry. Military life did not agree with James and he was sick most of his enlistment. He was home at Darlington on sick Furlough from 10 April thru 25 April 1862. From July to Oct. he was sick in camp. He went AWOL in Nov. and was brought back to camp under guard. He was sentenced to forfeit one months pay. James was discharged on 17 Jan 1963 as his term of service expired. A comment that he was over age was noted. * note: Their are eight [8] other Parnell's listed as being in various Companies in the 21 SC Infantry Regt

Robert enlisted in Capt. E.C. Stockton's Co at Darlington, SC 13 Jan 1862. This became Co. G 21 SC Infantry. He mustered in at Georgetown, SC on 16 Jan. 1862. Robert became sick and was transferred to Columbia SC where he died 4 June 1862. He had no money on him. His father Mandiville Polson filed claim on 1 Dec. 1864. Robert was due pay from 30 April 1862 to date of his death.

William enlisted at Darlington, SC on 13 Jan. 1862 in Capt. E.C. Stockton's Co. SO. Car. Vol's. He was killed on Morris Island 10 July 1863. His wife Martha E filed for settlement on 23 Jan. 1864.

Served initally as an artificer in the US Army 1854-1855 At the outbreak of the Civil War initally served in the 1st SC. Discharged after 6 months. Enlisted and elected 2nd Lt, G Company, 21st South Carolina.. advanded through the ranks to Captain and command of the Company present at the action on James and Morris Island at the mouth of Charleston harbor. on Sick leave for 60 days after having TB following the action ar Battery Wagoner in 1863. Served Subsequently in the action in tidewater virginia and around petersburg. Discharged and placed in the invalid corps. Aug 1864

Thomas was born 7 June 1842 in Darlington Co SC & died 17 June 1929 in Lamar, Darlington Co. SC he enlisted 1 Aug 1863 at Darlington by R. W. Reddy for the war. His unit was assigned to Gen. Hagood's Brigade in Charleston. In the Spring of 1864 his regiment was moved to Virginia. He suffered from sickness on several occasions during this time. Engaged in Battle at Swift Creek, Drewry's Bluff, Cold Harbour, Petersburg Siege, He is in the hands of the enemy, captured at Town Creek, He is sent to Point Lookout and is paroled 19 June 1865 after "Swallowing the Yellow Dog" He was the father in law of my 4th cousin 3 x removed

Simeon was from Chesterfield County SC He enlisted in the 4th SC Calvary on 26 Dec 1861. He lost his horse and was transferred to Co G 21 SC Inf. Captured at Fort Fisher 15 Jan 1865 and sent to Elmira. Exchanged 20 Feb 1865. He died before 1870.

John Tyner enlisted at Darlington 2 March 1862. He was the husband of Sarah Ann Griggs. Enlisted by E. B. Stockton. He was sick in camp, at hospital of on sick furlough thru Oct of that year. He was taken prisoner on Morris Island SC on 10 July 1863. He was transported to Fort Columbus in NY Harbor where he died as POW. His CMR remarks that ' He died in the hands of the enemy'. John may have died at Point Lookout Md. as there as this is also mentioned in the records as the place of death.

Enlisted dec 1,1896 at Fort McPherson GA. Assigned to troop J Dec 6, 96. 1st enlistment. Found soldiers handbook he owned. At estate sale.

Joseph enlisted on 13 Jan. 1862 at Darlington, SC in Capt. E. C. Stockton's Co 21st Regiment South Carolina Infantry. He mustered in at Georgetown on the 16th of that month. He was 25 years old. In June of 1862 he became sick and was sent to the hospital at Summerville. He did not recover and died there on 18 Jan. 1862. He was the husband of my 1st cousin 4x. Deo Vindice.

James was 26 years old from Darlington County SC. He enlisted in Capt. J. F. A. Elliot's Co. at Darlington. Mustered in 25 Jan. 1862 at Georgetown SC. He was captured in fighting on Morris Island SC. He was sent to Fort Columbus in New York Harbor then on to Elmira NY POW camp on 16 August 1864. Transferred to James River Va, and exchanged 20 Feb. 1865. He is sick with chronic diarrhoea and was admitted to the 4th Division Hosp. at Richmond Va. on 19 March 1865 he was given a 60 day medical furlough. He was at home sick when the war ended. His last unit was Hagood's Brigade. He is the first husband of my 3rd cousin 4x removed.

My GGG Grandfather served in Co. H 21st South Carolina Infantry. Pvt. Timothy Pipkin Galloway. He enlisted in January 20, 1862. He was 36 Co.H 21st.South Carolina Infantry saw action in the battles of Drewry's Bluff, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Deep Bottom, Weldon Railroad, and Fort Fisher.

Manley was born 27 July 1839 in Darlington Co. South Carolina. He enlisted at Darlington 1 Dec 1861 in Capt. J.F. A. Elliott's Co. and mustered at Georgetown on 25 Jan 1862. Did duty in Charleston Sc until the spring of 1864 when they moved to Virginia. He has 20 items in his archival file. Battles: Swift Creek, Drewry's Bluff, Cold Harbor, Petersburg Siege, Weldon Railroad, Fort Harrison and captured at Fort Fisher. He died 7 July 1918 in Florence, SC. He was the father-in-law of my 4th cousin 3 x removed.

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My records show Harvey Wilson (my gggf) enlisted Jan. 25, 1862. Captured Jan. 15,1865 at Fort Fisher. Interned at Fort Columbus, New York harbor, Jan. 15, 1865. Died 7 April, 1909, Hood Co., Texas.

Henry is my third great-granduncle. He was the son of Absalom Gasque. Co. I, 21st SC Infantry Regiment, First Lt.

David was the son of David and Ann Gasque Rowell. Private, Company I, 21st Regiment, SCVI, Age 23, Morris Island, SC, died of disease.

William was the 18 year old son of David and Ann Gasque Rowell. He enlisted as a Private, Company I, 21st Regiment, SCVI. He was wounded on May 7, 1864 at Walthall Junction and died three days later.

John Tucker was wounded at Morris Island and discharged disabled on July 10, 1863.

James was born in Bennettsville, Marlboro Co. SC 1 June 1837. He married Elizabeth Isabella Blackwell in 1859. He enlisted 28 Dec 1861 in Capt. James W Owens Co. and formed at Georgetown, SC. Assigned to Charleston Harbor under the command of Gen. Hagood. He was substituted by Samuel Scaff and discharged 17 April 1863. He died in 1892 and is buried at Grove Hill Church at Darlington , Darlington Co. SC.

Henry's younger brother Marion Webster Clifton is also in this unit and Co. Both are from a large clan of Cliftons from Sampson County NC. Henry's home is in area of Darlington County, South Carolina.

Marion Webster Clifton, the younger brother to Henry James Clifton. Other brothers were with the 38th. NC.

If anyone has anymore information on this regiment please contact me.

Pvt. Joel B. Collins 1832-1864 was killed on Darbytown, Rd., VA June 16, 1864. His burial place is unknown. He was the son of John J. Collins (War of 1812 Vet) & Elizabeth Wheeler Collins of Marion SC. His older brother (Sgt. John E. Collins Co H, 1st SC Rifles, CSA) was my GGG. He married Miss Prudence Harrelson.

Arnold is my first cousin, four times removed. He was the son of Archiblad and Annie Rowell Gasque. He enlisted June 1861 - Company L, 21st Regiment Infantry. He was made Sergeant and was wounded. He was discharged from the service at Appomattox, VA on the 9th of April 1865. He married Mary Caroline Phillips one month later on the 10th of May, 1865

William was the son of Archibald and Annie Rowell Gasque. He married Sarah Jane Gasque. According to William's pension application: In 1862 - he was shot in the head at Sharpsburg; May 1864 - leg wound; June 1864 - shoulder wound; August 1864 - broken arm, two balls through right arm, bullet through neck, arm now useless. General health - fair. Page 574 of Seller's History of Marion County writes the following about William: 'Company L, 21st Regiment Infantry SC Volunteers Wounded 10 times - The Crater, by shell: Davis' Farm, six times in succession; Sharpsburg, skull fractured; Virginia, in left leg: Virginia by shell-disabled.' I don't have a date of death yet for William. I know he was still alive in October of 1919.

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Jesse was born in North Little Rock, Dillon District, Marlboro Co. SC. in 1821 He enlisted 16 Nov 1863 by Capt Craig in nearby Marion, Marion District SC. His Regiment was assigned to General Hagood's Brigade. He suffered from chronic diarrhea. Record reveal he is given two sick furloughs 23 July 1864 and 21 Sep. 1864. He never recovered his health and died age 54. Buried in Timothy Rogers Cem. Dillon, Dillon Co. SC. We are distantly related by marriage.

Valentine is my third great-grandfather. He was the son of Rebecca Phillips and David J. Rowell, Sr. He married Mary F. Collins about 1847. Private, Company L, 21 South Carolina Infantry.

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Augustus is my second cousin three times removed. He was the son of Martha Ann Gerald and Andrew Coke White. Augustus was promoted from ranks to Corporal, Company L, 21st Regiment Infantry SC Volunteers, in the Confederate States Provisional Army. He was wounded at Morris Island on July 10, 1863 and died later that month in Charleston. He was only seventeen years old.

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