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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 16. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones) 7 1 Browse Search
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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 16. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Heroes of the old Camden District, South Carolina, 1776-1861. an Address to the Survivors of Fairfield county, delivered at Winnsboro, S. C., September 1,1888. (search)
e for action. Houk and Ferguson, who was with him, succeeded in mounting their horses, but they were shot and fell in sight of both parties, whereupon the British dropped their arms and fled. The battle continued about an hour and many of the British were killed and wounded, with but little damage to the Whigs, only one of whom was killed—his name was Campbell. Houk was shot by John Carrol, who, with his brother Thomas, was among the foremost in action. There were also two brothers named Ross, two named Hanna, and two named Adair—one of these subsequently was greatly distinguished and became General Adair. There were also four sons of John Moore and five sons of James Williamson, at whose residence the battle was fought. There were three brothers Bratton present. This little victory was the first check given to the British after the fall of Charleston—the first time that regulars had been opposed in an engagement by undisciplined militia. It had a most salutary effect on the d<
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 16. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The Wee Nee volunteers of Williamsburg District, South Carolina, in the First (Hagood's) regiment. (search)
n had been wounded some time before, and First Lieutenant F. J. Lesesne was acting as adjutant of the regiment. McDonald was consequently in command of his company when he fell. He was carried away by his men. There was no time to amputate his crushed leg or possibly the life of this brave and valuable officer and good man might have been saved. About the same time Company K lost one man killed and several others wounded. Lieutenant Lesesne was sent to command his company, and Lieutenant James A. Ross, of Company A, an intelligent, active, adventurous and brave young officer, was detailed as adjutant. He filled the place as perfectly and satisfactorily as Lesesne had done. The St. Matthew's Rifles (Company F), Captain Martin A. Sellers, were posted behind the flank wall on the outside of the fort, after the company which had occupied that dangerous post had been dispatched to Cummins Point. While the events just narrated were transpiring inside of the fort, First Sergeant
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 16. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Index. (search)
Robertson, Gen., 383, 386. Robinson. Capt.. 114. Rockbridge Battery Roll, 277. Rockbridge Rifles, 42. Rocky Mount, Battle of, 8, 9, 11, 32. Rogers, Major 382. Roman Hon. A. B., 273. Rose, S., 96. Rosencranz, Gen., 31, 89, 349, 386. Ross. 9 Ross Lt. James, 168. Rosser. Gen. T. L.. 215. Rost, Hon. P. A., 273. Rouse, Capt., Milton, his vindication, 35. Royall, W. L. 295 Rucker, Gen. E., 96, 97. Rudgeley's, 11. Ruffin. Lt. E. T., 92. Ruggles, Gen., Daniel, 301, 3Ross Lt. James, 168. Rosser. Gen. T. L.. 215. Rost, Hon. P. A., 273. Rouse, Capt., Milton, his vindication, 35. Royall, W. L. 295 Rucker, Gen. E., 96, 97. Rudgeley's, 11. Ruffin. Lt. E. T., 92. Ruggles, Gen., Daniel, 301, 308. Russell. Col., 312. Russell. Col R. M., 70, 74. Rutledge, Gov., John, 7 St. Francis river, Arkansas, 81. St. John. Gen. I. M., 273. St. Matthews' Rifles, 132, 134. Saltville, Va., 59, 65. Sanders, Hon., Geo. N., 274. Sargent. Col, 146. Saunders, Major D. W., 351. Sauve Felicie, 448. Savannah, Ga., 4. Sawyer's Battery, 59 64, 65, 66. Saxe, Marshal, 341. Scales, Capt., 114. Schley, Lt. W. C., 92. Seal of the C. S A., 416; of the Southern Historical Society. 416; of