Historical Notes:
This unit was organized with 6 companies in mid-1864. They were in the forces of General
Joseph E. Johnston who surrendered at Durham Station, Orange County, NC on 26
April 1865.
Officers:
Williams, James Henderson, Major. Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel, born 1813,
died 1892 of Newberry District, previously commanded the 3rd SC Infantry,
5th SC State Troops,
and
9th SC ReservesAssignments:
Ripley's Brigade (July to Oct)
Columbia Military Prison
Florence Stockade
Chestnut's Brigade (Dec thru Jan)
Battles:
Carolinas Campaign (Feb thru April)
Bentonville Roster:
The roster of this unit contains the names of 519 men.
Company A - Captain William Henry Holman - Newberry District
Company B - Captain M. W. Coleman - Abbeville District
Company C - Captain John F. Sims - Newberry District
Company D - Captain W. J. M. Jones - Laurens District
Company E - Captain E. M. Cooper - Laurens District
Company F - Captain Wesley H. Robertson - Abbeville District
Company G - Captain - Unknown District
Company H - Captain William Boyd - Unknown District Bibliography for Research: