South Carolina 4th State Troops 6 months 1863-64 (Infantry)
Historical Notes:
The South Carolina 4th Infantry Regiment State Troops was organized in state service to date from August 1,1863. There were 4 regiments formed with one company from each county. These units consisted of young boys and old men – all that was left in the state, and all other eligible men were already in service.
These 4 regiments functioned pretty much together as a brigade. Companies were detached, troops constantly being detached and it appears highly likely that many of the companies were absorbed into depleted SC CSA units at the end of 1864 and again in the Spring of 1865 although the 4th regiment was officially disbanded on February 1, 1864.
Officers:
Colonel:
• James H. Witherspoon
Major:
• John C. Evans
Lieutenant Colonel:
• F. M. Mellett
Assignments:
Fourth Military District of South Carolina, Department of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida (September 1863 – February 1864)
Battles:
Honey Hill
Adams Run
Green Pond
Coosawhatchie
Savannah
James Island
Evacuation of Charleston
Carolina’s Campaign
Raleigh, N.C
Roster:
The roster of this unit contains the names of 1407 men.
Bibliography for Research:
These 4 regiments functioned pretty much together as a brigade. Companies were detached, troops constantly being detached and it appears highly likely that many of the companies were absorbed into depleted SC CSA units at the end of 1864 and again in the Spring of 1865 although the 4th regiment was officially disbanded on February 1, 1864.
• James H. Witherspoon
Major:
• John C. Evans
Lieutenant Colonel:
• F. M. Mellett
Adams Run
Green Pond
Coosawhatchie
Savannah
James Island
Evacuation of Charleston
Carolina’s Campaign
Raleigh, N.C