★★★ Rutherford, William Drayton

William Drayton Rutherford​

Born: September 21, 1837

Birthplace: Newberry, South Carolina

Father: Dr. Thomas Brooks Rutherford 1801 – 1865

(Buried: Crenshaw–Finch Cemetery, Newberry, South Carolina)​

Mother: Laura A. Adams 1808 – 1859

(Buried: Crenshaw–Finch Cemetery, Newberry, South Carolina)​

Wife: Sallie Henderson Fair 1842 – 1921

(Buried: Rosemont Cemetery, Newberry, South Carolina)​

Children:

Kate Rutherford 1863 – 1951​

Education:

Attended South Carolina Military Academy​

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Attended University of South Carolina​

Occupation before War:

Attorney in Newberry, South Carolina​

Civil War Career:

1861 – 1862: Adjutant 3rd​ South Carolina Infantry Regiment​

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1862 – 1864: Major 3rd​ South Carolina Infantry Regiment

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1862: Captured Battle of South Mountain, Maryland​

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1862: Wounded Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia​

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1864: Colonel of 3rd​ South Carolina Infantry Regiment​

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1864: Killed Battle of Hupp's Hill, Virginia​

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Newberry Chapter Daughters of Confederacy named in his honor​

Died: October 14, 1864

Place of Death: Virginia

Age at time of Death: 27 years old

Burial Place: Rosemont Cemetery, Newberry, South Carolina

 

[RobertP]

William Drayton Rutherford:​

Born: September 21, 1837View attachment 383287
Birthplace: Newberry South Carolina
Father: Dr. Thomas Brooks Rutherford 1801 – 1865
(Buried: Crenshaw – Finch Cemetery Newberry South Carolina)
Mother: Laura A. Adams 1808 – 1859
(Buried: Crenshaw – Finch Cemetery Newberry South Carolina)
Wife: Sallie Henderson Fair 1842 – 1921
(Buried: Rosemont Cemetery Newberry South Carolina)
Children:
Kate Rutherford 1863 – 1951

Education:
Attended South Carolina Military Academy
Attended University of South Carolina

Occupation before War:
Attorney in Newberry South Carolina

Civil War Career:
1861 – 1862: Adjutant 3rd​ South Carolina Infantry Regiment
1862 – 1864: Major 3rd​ South Carolina Infantry Regiment
1862: Captured Battle of South Mountain Maryland
1862: Wounded Battle of Fredericksburg Virginia
1864: Colonel of 3rd​ South Carolina Infantry Regiment
1864: Killed Battle of Hupp's Hill Virginia
Newberry Chapter Daughters of Confederacy named in his honor


Died: October 14, 1864
Place of Death: Virginia
Age at time of Death: 27 years old
Burial Place: Rosemont Cemetery Newberry South Carolina


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Drayton is a big name in S. Carolina. Do you know the relationship of Col. Rutherford to the owners of Drayton Hall?

 

[Pollaco]

Just before he killed in action General James Conner recommended his promotion to Brigadier General.

 

[Luke Freet]

Kershaw's Old Brigade had one hell of a year it seems. Nance, Rutherford, Henagan. All KIA between May and November of 1864.