★★★ Aiken, Hugh Kerr, Sr.

Hugh Kerr Aiken Sr.​

Born: July 5, 1822

Birthplace: Winnsboro, South Carolina

Father: David Aiken 1786 – 1860

(Buried: Sion Presbyterian Cemetery, Winnsboro, South Carolina)​

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Mother: Nancy Kerr 1794 – 1859

(Buried: Sion Presbyterian Cemetery, Winnsboro, South Carolina)​

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Brother: Colonel David Wyatt Aiken 1828 – 1887

(Buried: Magnolia Cemetery, Greenwood, South Carolina)​

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Wife: Mary Rees Gayle 1829 – 1910

(Buried: Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans, Louisiana)​

Children:

Nannie Aiken 1855 – 1857​

(Buried: Magnolia Cemetery, Mobile, Alabama)​

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Dr. John Gayle Aiken 1859 – 1935​

(Buried: Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans, Louisiana)​

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Dr. Hugh Kerr Aiken Jr. 1867 – 1921​

(Buried: Laurens City Cemetery, Laurens, South Carolina)​

Education:

Attended University of South Carolina​

Occupation before War:

Planter and Teacher in Abbeville District, South Carolina​

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1856 – 1861: Planter in Charleston, South Carolina

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Served in the South Carolina State Militia as a General​

Civil War Career:

1862: Lt. Colonel of 16th​ South Carolina Cavalry Regiment​

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1862 – 1865: Colonel of 6th​ South Carolina Cavalry Regiment​

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1864: Shot through the body at the Battle of Trevilian Station​

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1865: Led Butler's Cavalry Brigade during Carolina's Campaign​

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1865: Killed during the Skirmish near Darlington, South Carolina​

Died: February 27, 1865

Place of Death: Darlington, South Carolina

Age at time of Death: 42 years old

Burial Place: Sion Presbyterian Cemetery, Winnsboro, South Carolina

 

[Pollaco]

The 6th South Carolina Cavalry Regiment was formed in 1863 by using the 16th South Carolina Cavalry as it's nucleus.They were also known as the Dixie Rangers as well as Aiken's Partisan Rangers.

 

[Lanyard Puller]

@Gentlemanbob

I also am from the Upcountry.. along I-85 in Spartanburg.

My interest is Confederate weapons, and if I can ever be of help just let me know.
Dave