SC Gettysburg's Confederate Dead at Magnolia Cemetery, Charleston, SC

Tom Elmore

Captain
Member of the Year
Joined
Jan 16, 2015
Photographs to follow.

Kershaw’s Brigade:
- Private W. Riley Allen, E/2 SC, killed July 2 on Rose farm.
- Private William R. Ballard, D/2 SC, killed July 2 on Rose farm.
- Private John Bligh, D/2 SC, killed July 2 on Rose farm.
- Lieutenant George C. Brasington, H/2 SC, mortally wounded July 2, died at hospital at Black Horse Tavern on July 6.
- Private James H. Casson, A/2 SC, mortally wounded in the head July 2, died at hospital on Francis Bream’s farm on July 7. From Richland, SC.
- Captain Joseph P. Cunningham, G/2 SC, killed July 2 on Rose farm.
- Private William E. Felder, D/2 SC, killed July 2 on Rose farm.
- Private Thomas Screven Gadsden, I/2 SC, killed July 2 on Rose farm, his corpse was photographed by Alexander Gardner on July 5 or 6. From Charleston, SC.
- Sergeant Thomas E. Gaillard, I/2 SC, wounded July 2, died at Camp Letterman on October 12. From Winsboro, SC.
- Sergeant Walter D. Isbell, C/2 SC, wounded July 2, died at hospital at Black Horse Tavern on July 16.
- Private William G. Lomax, F/2 SC, killed July 2 on Rose farm.
- Private Rutledge McDuffie Love, G/2 SC, killed July 2 on Rose farm.
- Captain George M. McDowell, F/2 SC, mortally wounded July 2, died at hospital at Black Horse Tavern on July 3; his last words were, “Tell my mother, I die with sword drawn … and have no fear of death.”
- Private Edmund James Mills, I/2 SC, killed July 2 on Rose farm, his corpse was photographed with his headboard by Alexander Gardner on July 5 or 6. Described as a “gallant soldier, free from all vices.” From Charleston, SC.
- Private Septimus Charles Miles, I/2 SC, killed July 2 on Rose farm, a headboard was made for him by his comrades and his corpse is seen covered with a blanket in a photograph by Alexander Gardner on July 5 or 6. His captain said he was “the life of the company.”
- Private Robert R. Pearson, C/2 SC, wounded July 2, arm amputated, died at hospital at Black Horse Tavern on July 23 or 25. From Richland, SC.
- Private J. W. Polk, E/2 SC, killed July 2 on Rose farm.
- Captain Robert C. Pulliam, B/2 SC, mortally wounded July 2, died at hospital at Black Horse Tavern July 3. From Greenville, SC.
- Private John M. Reynolds, F/2 SC, killed instantly July 2 on Rose farm, born Abbeville, SC.
- Private William Newton Riley, F/2 SC, killed July 2 on Rose farm. Lived about one hour before dying.
- Private William J. Roach, A/2 SC, killed July 2 on Rose farm. From Richland, SC.
- Private James F. Roberts, A/2 SC, killed July 2 on Rose farm.
- Sergeant David R. Ryan, E/2 SC, killed July 2 on Rose farm; his last words were “Tell my mother I fell at my post of duty.”
- Private William W. Waller, F/2 SC, killed instantly July 2 on Rose farm.
- Private Henry W. Wilkerson, H/2 SC, killed July 2 on Rose farm.
- Private Joseph W. Stewart, E/2 SC BN, killed July 2 on Rose farm, born Laurens District, SC.
- Third Lieutenant Milton P. Buzhardt, B/3 SC, mortally wounded July 2, died at hospital at Black Horse Tavern July 3.
- Third Lieutenant Pickens B. Langford, E/3 SC, killed July 2 on Rose farm. From Newberry, SC.
- Fifth Sergeant Henry M. Paysinger, C/3 SC, wounded July 2, captured, right leg amputated to the knee, died at Camp Letterman September 6 or 22.
- Private Thomas W. Sligh, orderly to the Colonel, E/3 SC, killed July 2, his corpse may have been photographed in an open grave on the Rose farm. From Newberry, SC.
- Third Lieutenant William R. Thomas, K/3 SC, mortally wounded July 2, died at hospital on Francis Bream’s farm July 4. From Spartanburg, SC.
- Sergeant Young J. Culbertson, Jr., C/3 SC BN, killed July 2.
- First Lieutenant Adolphus A. Fuller, B/3 SC BN, mortally wounded, grapeshot in his sternum, died at hospital at Black Horse Tavern on July 15 or 16. His brother, Edward P., also died. Three other brothers also served the Confederacy.
- Private Edward P. Fuller, B/3 SC BN, mortally wounded, died at hospital at Black Horse Tavern. His brother Adolphus A. also died.
- Private William E. C. Fulmer, F/3 SC BN, wounded in the lung, died at Camp Letterman on August 14.
- Fourth Corporal Nicholas “Nick” Hill, A/3 SC BN, wounded, arm amputated, died at hospital at Black Horse Tavern.
- Private William P. Miller, B/3 SC BN, killed July 2 on Rose farm.
- Sergeant Milton Y. Wolff, D/3 SC BN, killed July 2 on Rose farm, left widow Fanny B. Wolff.
- Private James A. Fooshe, A/3 SC BN, killed July 2 on Rose farm, left widow Martha Fooshe.
- Private Joel Miller, M/7 SC, mortally wounded [cannot find him in the service records].
- Color Sergeant Elijah Adams, G/8 SC, mortally wounded July 2, tibia fractured.
- Private Thomas S. Hampton, H/8 SC, mortally wounded, taken to hospital at Black Horse Tavern (Francis Bream’s place), died.
- Second Sergeant Daniel Q. McDuffie, I/8 SC, mortally wounded July 2, taken to hospital at Black Horse Tavern, died July 3.
- Private (reduced to ranks from Fifth Sergeant on July 1) F. L. Nettles, E/8 SC, wounded July 2 by a shell, taken prisoner after the battle, died at Camp Letterman on August 18 or 19.
- First Sergeant John Stancill, C/8 SC, mortally wounded July 2 in left shoulder, resection done, taken to hospital at Black Horse Tavern, died July 15 or 17, not married, age 19 when enrolled in April 1861.
- Private Elijah R. Amick, C/15 SC, wounded, died at Camp Letterman on September 6; tombstone incorrectly reads “Emick.”
- Private Franklin M. Burgess, H/15 SC, wounded July 2, thigh fractured, taken to hospital at Black Horse Tavern, died July 16.
- Private Oscar W. Covin (grave marked as O. W. Covern), K/15 SC, wounded, captured, taken to USA General Hospital in Chester, PA, died August 11.
- Private Frederick E. Derrick, I/15 SC, wounded July 2, thigh fractured, died at Camp Letterman on August 22.
- Private John T. Eady, G/15 SC, mortally wounded, taken to Francis Bream’s placed, died.
- Private W. (William or Walter) W. Koon, I/15 SC, wounded in side and liver, taken to hospital at Francis Bream’s place, died July 10, age 23 as of October 1861. From Richland, SC.
- First Sergeant Emanuel W. Lewie, C/15 SC, killed July 2 on the Rose farm, previously served as color bearer, age 17 as of September 1861; misidentified on the tombstone as "E.W. Eure."
- First Lieutenant Joseph M. Porter, H/15 SC, killed July 2 on the Rose farm.
- Third Sergeant J. T. Spears, H/15 SC, killed July 2 on the Rose farm.
- Private Hampton Vanderford, H/15 SC, mortally wounded July 2 in wrist, taken to hospital at Black Horse Tavern, died July 11.
- Captain (acting Major) Thomas J. Warren, D/15 SC, killed July 2, buried just east of the Rose house.
- First Sergeant Wesley F. Wessinger (grave marked at Lt. W. F. Wissen), I/15 SC, mortally wounded, taken to hospital at Black Horse tavern, died July 4.

Perrin’s (McGowan) Brigade:
- Private Thomas S. Jones, H/1 SC, wounded, compound fracture of thigh, died at Camp Letterman on August 10; tombstone incorrectly identified as Sgt. H. S. Jones, 7 SC.
- Second Sergeant John C. Mays, G/1 SC, killed July 3, buried on David McMillan’s farm.
- Fifth Sergeant James M. Plummer, B/1 SC, wounded, died of secondary hemorrhage at U.S. General Hospital, Chester, Pennsylvania on September 4.
- Sergeant Theodore Augustus Rhodes, H/1 SC, killed July 3, buried on David McMillan’s farm. From Beaufort, SC.
- Private A. Cornelius Bowen, G/1 SC Rifles, wounded, probably on July 3, died at U.S. General Hospital, Chester, Pennsylvania on July 8.
- First Corporal J. T. Brown, B/12 SC, wounded, died at U.S. General Hospital, Chester, Pennsylvania on August 15.
- Corporal Jesse S. Hendricks, C/12 SC, wounded, died of chronic diarrhea at U.S. General Hospital, Chester, Pennsylvania on July 29.
- Private Jacob H. Chaney, K/13 SC, wounded, compound fracture of right thigh, died at Camp Letterman on August 9.
- Private George M. Derrick, E/13 SC, wounded, gunshot, died at U.S. General Hospital, Chester, Pennsylvania on July 18 or 24.
- Corporal Samuel Harmon, I/13 SC, wounded, died at U.S. General Hospital, Chester, Pennsylvania on July 28.
- Private Robert Y. Hayne McCracken, D/13 SC, wounded July 1, died from hemorrhage at U.S. General Hospital, Chester, Pennsylvania on August 2 or 4.
- Second Lieutenant Nathaniel Austin, E/14 SC, wounded, gunshot, right shoulder, died at Camp Letterman August 22.
- Private J. Y. Mock, E/14 SC, wounded, died at U.S. General Hospital, Chester, Pennsylvania on July 29; effects included a pocket book and $7 in Confederate currency.
- Private Joel M. Whittle, B/14 SC, wounded, died of peritonitis at U.S. General Hospital, Chester, Pennsylvania on August 19.

Others:
- Private George W. Smith, Jordan’s Virginia Battery, wounded, died at hospital on John S. Crawford’s farm; misidentified on tombstone as being with Company E, 21 SC.
- Corporal Thomas Hays, Rhett’s Battery; but he was possibly with Bachman’s SC battery.
- Private T. J. Turner, reportedly with G/2 NC, died at Camp Letterman on August 1 or 8; tombstone reportedly incorrectly identified as Sergeant T. J. Turner, G/22 SC.
- Lieutenant Benjamin B. McCowen, K/53 GA, killed July 2.
- Private Austin Nabers, G/2 SC Cavalry, died at Camp Letterman on September 5.
 
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I remember Company I, Palmetto Guard, of the 2nd South Carolina Infantry - as a militia organization, before mustering into Confederate service - were among the first to fire on Fort Sumter. So I wonder if the four men of Co. I listed were there on that day in 1861?
 
They sleep, rest, and care nothing of flags and monuments, debate or discussions on why they served.

In that last, furious instant of their lives, there was no thought of slavery or states rights, tariffs or the constitution.

Perhaps there was a thought of family, mother, father, wife, daughter or son. Or a hurried prayer to see just one more day.

Then nothing, if God was kind, or an agony of wounds that drove any thoughts away in a flood of pain.

But silence came to those who fell and who now sleep beneath a stone with their names.

God grant them rest and peace, the sleep of those who no longer carry the fear and the horror of battles long past.

Sleep.

Rest.

But never forget.

Amen.
 
More on the five Fuller brothers in the Confederate service:

Anthony Cook Fuller [Lieutenant], commissary, James’ 3rd South Carolina Battalion.

Adolphus A. Fuller, Company B, James’ 3rd South Carolina Battalion, mortally wounded at Gettysburg.

Edwin [Edward per his service record] P. Fuller, Company B, James’ 3rd South Carolina Battalion, mortally wounded at Gettysburg.

John C. Fuller, Company B, James’ 3rd South Carolina Battalion, mortally wounded at South Mountain.

Franklin G. Fuller, served on coast toward end of war.

[source - Confederate Military History, vol. V, Confederate Publishing Company, 1899, p. 582]
 
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