8th South Carolina Volunter Infantry
Company I
Marion District

Officers
Harllee, Andrew T., Captain, Enlisted as a Promoted Lieutenant 1861. Promoted Captain 5/13/62. Wounded Maryland Heights. Wounded Gettysburg. Wounded Bean Station. Surrendered Greensboro ??. Alive in 1902.
  Cook, Henry B., 1st Lieutenant, Enlisted as a Lieutenant 4/13/61. POW 6/30/61, Wounded severely in right arm 1st Manassas. On furlough 8/31/61. Discharged at Culpeper General Hospital 9/30/61. POW 12/31/61. Admitted Chimborazo Hospital Richmond 3/9/62, debility. Sent to S. C. Hospital 3/24/62. Resigned 5/13/62. Alive in 1902. Literate.
  Carmichael, William Duncan, 2nd Lieutenant, Born 1837. Lived in Selkirk. Enlisted as a Lieutenant 4/13/61 in Charleston. POW 6/30/61. Admitted Orange General Hospital 9/24/61, rheumatism. On furlough 9/25/61, 40 days. Admitted Charlottesville Hospital 11/3/61, paroties & measles. Returned 11/19/61. POW 6/30/61 thru 6/30/63. Wounded left thigh Gettysburg. Admitted General Hospital #4 Richmond 7/11/63. On furlough 7/19/63. On furlough 8/31/63. POW 10/31/63 thru 6/30/64. Wounded slightly in head Petersburg, 6/19/64. Wounded severely in mouth (jaw and tongue, affecting his speech for the rest of his life) Deep Bottom. Admitted Camp Winder G H Richmond 7/30/64. On furlough 9/5/64, 60 days. Retired to Invalid Corps 1/16/65. Successful farmer in Marion Co. Married Agnes Harllee in 1872. Died in 1902.
  Cusack, George W., 2nd Lieutenant, Lived in Mars Bluff. Enlisted as a Private 4/13/61 in Marion. POW all rolls 6/30/61 thru 2/28/62. Elected Sergeant 5/13/62. Elected Lieutenant 8/19/62. POW 10/31/62 & 12/31/62. On furlough 2/11/63, 27 days. POW all rolls 6/30/63 thru 12/31/63. On furlough of indulgence 2/17/64. Wounded in foot, amputated, Cold Harbor, 6/1/64. Surrendered in Greensboro. Alive in 1902. Buried Willow Creek Church Cemetery, in Florence Co. Literate.
  Rogers, Robert Hampton, 2nd Lieutenant, S/O Dew & Mary Barfield Rogers. Born 1833. Enlisted as a Lieutenant. Resigned in 1862. Died 1/7/08.
  Robb, J. N., Lieutenant, Enlisted as a Private. Promoted Lieutenant 5/13/62. Wounded severely Antietam. Mortally wounded 7/28/64. Died Jackson Hospital Richmond.
  Ross, Julius Newton, Lieutenant, Enlisted as a Lieutenant. Wounded Antietam. Mortally wounded Deep Bottom on 7/28/64. Died 7/31/64 at Jackson Hospital Richmond. Buried in Hopewell Cemetery, in Florence Co.
  Stafford, Duncan C., Lieutenant, S/O Malcolm & Jeanette (Campbell) Stafford. Enlisted as a Lieutenant. Mortally wounded in head Petersburg 6/19/64.

NonCommissioned Officers
Ayers, Enoch Shaw, Sergeant, S/O Rev William Ayers. Born 6/23/35 in Marion C H. Enlisted as a Sergeant 4/13/61 in Charleston. POW all rolls 6/30/61 thru 12/31/61. Transferred Co. L by 2/28/62. On furlough 2/28/63 until 4/1/63 unless ordered to return. POW 10/31/62 & 12/31/62. On furlough 2/28/63. POW all rolls 6/30/63 thru 6/30/64. Admitted Jackson Hospital Richmond 8/7/64, ulcer in left arm & diarrhea. On furlough 8/14/64, 30 days. Surrendered Greensboro. Married Samantha Tyler 12/12/65. Died 7/26/1914. Buried Ayres Cemetery.
  Carmichael, D. D., Sergeant, Enlisted as a Private 4/13/61 in Marion C H. POW 12/31/61. On furlough 2/8/62 until 4/1/62. Transferred Co. L 10/31/62 as Sergeant. POW 10/31/63 thru 6/30/64. Wounded Deep Bottom as Sergeant . Admitted Jackson Hospital Richmond 7/29/64, aphonsia. Returned 9/19/64. In Invalid Corps 10/27/64. Paroled 5/2/65.
  Gregg, A. Stuart, Sergeant, Enlisted as a Sergeant. Wounded severely in chest Bean Station. Wounded Deep Bottom 7/29/64. Married Anne rebecca Davis. Alive in 1902.
  Harllee, Peter Stuart, Sergeant, Born 1845. Died 1911. Buried Old Palmetto Cemetery, Manatee Co., Fla. Enlisted as a Sergeant. Surrendered Greensboro???.
  Jenkins, Robert W., Sergeant, Enlisted as a Sergeant. Transferred Cavalry. Alive in 1902.
  Mc Clenaghan, Hourien ( Honorine ) H., Sergeant, Enlisted as a Sergeant. Surrendered Greensboro? Died at home near Mars Bluff before 1902. Buried Hopewell Cemetery, in Florence Co.
  Mc Duffie, David Q., Sergeant, S/O Alexander McDuffie. Enlisted as a Sergeant. Mortally wounded Gettysburg. Died Jul 1863. Buried in Apple orchard at Black Horse Tavern.
  Rogers, Ebenzer, Sergeant, S/O Drew & (Barfield) Rogers. Born in Marion District. Enlisted as a Corporal. Wounded slightly in foot Chickamauga. Promoted Sergeant Co. L.
  Pearce, James F., Surgeon, Enlisted as a Sergeant. Promoted Regimental ast. Surgeon & later surgeon. Surrendered Greensboro? Physician. Retired to live near Claussen. Married Sarah Elizabeth Harllee 11/25/65. Alive in 1902.
  Barfield, R. Tally, Corporal, S/O Margaret. Born in Marion District. Enlisted 4/13/61 in Charleston. POW 6/30/61 & 8/31/61. On furlough 2/28/62 until 4/1/62. Transferred Co. L by 10/31/62. POW all rolls 10/31/62 thru 12/31/63. On furlough 2/11/64. Wounded severely in right arm & neck Cold Harbor, 6/5/64. Admitted Jackson Hospital Richmond 6/8/64, wound & typhoid pneumonia. In Hospital 6/30/64. On furlough 7/21/64, 30 days. Alive in 1902.
  Carmichael, Alexander, Corporal, Enlisted as a Private 5/5/61 in Florence. Promoted Corporal 6/1/61. POW 6/30/61 & 8/31/61. In Hospital Richmond 12/31/61. On furlough 2/28/62 until 4/1/62. Transferred Co. L. Killed in Action Maryland Heights. Father of Alexander Carmichael, Jr.
  Cottingham, Thomas F., Corporal, Enlisted as a Private 9/25/61 in Manassas, Va. POW 12/31/61 & 2/28/62. Admitted Petersburg General Hospital 4/19/62, acute diarrhea. Returned 4/30/62. On furlough 10/20/62, 30 days. Promoted Corporal by 10/31/62. On furlough 12/31/62. Returned 2/1/63. POW 2/28/63 & 6/30/63. Wounded Gettysburg. Admitted Jackson Hospital Richmond 7/18/63. Returned 9/15/63. Wounded severely in left thigh Bean Station. In Hospital 12/31/63. POW 6/30/64. Admitted Jackson Hospital 7/29/64, old wound. On furlough 8/4/ or 11/64, 30 days. Surrendered Greensboro, Died before 1902. Literate.
  Cusack, Samuel C., Corporal, Enlisted as a Private 4/13/61 in Marion C H or Florence. POW 12/31/61 & 2/28/62. Promoted Corporal prior to 9/17/62. Wounded in neck Antietam. Admitted Chimborazo Hospital Richmond 9/29/62. On furlough 10/31/62. On furlough 12/31/62 & 2/28/63. POW 6/30/63 as Sergeant. Wounded Gettysburg in forearm injuring bone. Admitted Howard's Grove General Hospital Richmond 7/15/63. Admitted Jackson Hospital Richmond 8/8/63. Listed as deserted 9/28/63. On furlough 10/31/63 & 12/31/63. POW 2/29/64 & 6/30/64. Captured on Berryville Road 9/13/64. Sent to Camp Chase Prison, Oh., 9/19/64. Surrendered Greensboro. Alive in 1902. Literate.
  Deberry, Edmund, Corporal, Born 1840. Enlisted as a Corporal 4/13/61. In Hospital 6/30/61 & 8/31/61. POW 12/31/61. Admitted Moore General Hospital Danville 1/26/62, jaundice. Sent to Charlottesville. Admitted Chimborazo Hospital Richmond 3/30/62. Discharged at 4/30/62, completed enlistment. Married Susan Cannon. Died 1907.
  Harelson, Joel ( Jackson ), Corporal, Enlisted as a Corporal.
  Harralson, M. Jackson, Corporal, Killed in Action Cold Harbor?.
  Huggins, George W., Corporal, Enlisted as a Corporal.
  Robbins ( Robins ), John B., Corporal, Enlisted as a Corporal. Killed in Action Gettysburg. Buried on Rose's Farm, north of the barn.
  Snipes, Michael, Corporal, Enlisted as a Private. Promoted Corporal. Mortally wounded in breast Hupp's Hill ( Cedar Creek), 13 Oct 1864.
  Sparkman, Levi, Corporal, Enlisted as a Corporal. Died in Va.
  Woodrow, John E., Corporal, Enlisted as a Corporal. Died in Va.

Privates
Ayers, Davis Dwight, Born 4/18/41 in Marion District. Transferred Co. L. Admitted Chimborazo Hospital Richmond 5/4/62, fever. Died there 5/29/62, typhoid fever. Buried Ayers Cemetery.
  Baker, John, Enlisted 4/13/61 in Chesterfield. POW 6/30/61. Admitted Charlottesville General Hospital 9/29/61, measles. Died there 10/5/61, typhoid fever.
  Barfield, Marsden, Born in Marion District. Enlisted 4/25/61. POW 12/31/61. On furlough 2/28/62 until 4/1/62. Transferred Co. L by 10/31/62 when POW. In Hospital 12/31/62. POW all rolls 2/28/63 thru 6/30/64. Surrendered Greensboro. Alive in 1902.
  Barfield, Thompson, Lived in Marion District. Enlisted 4/13/61 in Charleston. POW 6/30/61. In Hospital 8/31/61 & 12/31/61. On furlough 2/28/62 until 4/1/62. Wounded Maryland Heights. Admitted Chimborazo Hospital Richmond 9/26/62, neck wound. Promoted Corporal in Co. L by 10/31/62 when on furlough. POW all rolls 12/31/62 thru 8/31/63. Wounded severely in foot (amputated) Chickamauga. In Hospital 10/31/63. On furlough 11/10/63, 60 days. In Columbia Hospital 2/29/64. In Hospital 6/30/64. Retired to Invalid Corps 6/20/65. Died before 1902.
  Benton, George W., Killed in Action 1st Manassas.
  Bigham, W. Harvey, Enlisted 6/1/61 in Florence. POW 6/30/61. In hospital, 8/31/61. Discharged at 11/14/61, rheumatism.
  Boon, B. J., Enlisted 4/13/61 in Florence. Left sick at Culpeper 8/3/63. In Hospital 8/31/63 thru 2/29/64. Died unknown date, disease.
  Brigman, Archibald, Enlisted 4/13/61 in Charleston. In Hospital 6/30/61. Released from Culpeper General Hospital 8/25/61. POW 12/31/61. Admitted Moore Hospital Danville 1/6/62, fever. Sent to Charlottesville Hospital pneumonia. Died there 1/10/62.
  Brigman, Arthur P., Enlisted 4/13/61 in Charleston. POW 6/30/ & 8/31/61. Admitted Charlottesville Hospital 11/24/61, catarrh & fever. Returned 12/7/61. POW 12/31/61. On furlough 4/1/62 since 2/28/62. Transferred Co. L. Transferred 1st S. C. by 10/31/62. Alive in 1902.
  Bullock, Joel, Born 12/5/36. Enlisted 4/13/61 In Marion C H. POW 6/30/61. In Hospital 8/31/61. Discharged at 12/20/61. Married Celia Rogers. Blacksmith. Died 4/12/1904. Buried Joel Bullock Family Cemetery in Marion Co.
  Butler, John A., Enlisted 4/13/61 in Charleston. POW 6/30/61. In Hospital 8/31/61. POW 12/31/61 & 2/28/62. Admitted Danville General Hospital 5/15/62, debility. Died there 5/28/62, diarrhea.
  Butler, Silas W., Enlisted 4/13/61 in Charleston. POW 6/30/61. In Hospital 8/31/61. Admitted Charlottesville General Hospital 9/29/61, measles. Returned 9/4/61. Discharged at 10/7/61 or 11/14/61, typhoid fever. Died at home in 1861.
  Canada ( Candy ), Samuel, Enlisted 4/13/61 in Charleston. POW 6/30/61. In Hospital 8/31/61. POW 12/31/61. On furlough 2/28/62 until 4/1/62. Transferred Co. L. Died before 4/9/63 in Marion, disease.
  Carmichael Jr, Alexander, S/O Alexander Carmichael, Sr. Enlisted 4/13/61 in Marion C H. POW 10/31/62. Wounded slightly (contusion) in back Fredericksburg. Admitted General Hospital #18 Richmond 12/14/62. Returned 12/17/62. POW 12/31/62 & 2/28/63. In hospital 6/30/63 since 6/18/63. POW 8/31/63 thru 12/31/63. On furlough 2/29/64. In Hospital 6/30/64 since 5/15/64. Wounded Deep Bottom. Transferred Co. L.
  Carmichael, Archibald, Lived in Marion C H. Enlisted as a Private 4/13/61 in Marion C H. In Richmond Hospital 12/31/61. POW 10/31/62 & 12/31/62. On furlough 2/28/63. POW 6/30/63 thru 6/30/64. Wounded in left arm (broken) Deep Bottom. Admitted Jackson Hospital Richmond. Sent to Camp Winder General Hospital Richmond 8/2/64. On furlough 9/5/64. Returned 10/20/64. Transferred Co. L. Alive in 1902.
  Carmichael, Duncan C., Born in Marion District. Enlisted 4/13/61 in Charleston. POW 6/30/61. Wounded in head by spent ball 1st Manassas. In Hospital 8/31/61. Released from Hospital In Culpeper 9/13/61. Admitted Charlottesville 11/24/61, rheumatism. Discharged at 12/23/61. Alive in 1902.
  Clark, Jonathan Calvin, Enlisted as a Private 4/13/61. Promoted Lieutenant 5/13/62. Wounded Malvern Hill. Admitted Howard's Grove Hospital Richmond 7/3/62. On furlough 7/14/62, 90 days. On furlough 10/31/62 thru 12/31/62. POW 2/28/63 thru 8/31/63 rolls. Wounded slightly in head Chickamauga. On furlough 10/8/63 & 10/31/63. POW 12/31/63 thru 6/30/64 rolls. Mortally wounded abdomen Deep Bottom on 7/28/64, died next day. Transferred Co. L.
  Cohen, David, Enlisted 9/16/61 in Flint Hill, Va. POW 12/31/61 & 2/28/62. Transferred 21st S. C. Alive in 1902.
  Cohen, Isaac, Born In Germany. Enlisted 10/21/62. POW 12/31/61 thru 2/28/62. Discharged at 7/13/62, underage, age 18. Fair complexion, black eyes & hair.
  Collier, Edward H., Enlisted 4/13/61. POW 8/31/61. Died in General Hospital #12 Richmond 12/61.
  Cottingham, Stewart, Enlisted 4/13/61. POW all rolls 6/30/61 thru 2/28/62. Overage 50 in 1861. Transferred 1st S. C. Died 1874 or in war.
  Cox, George B., Enlisted 4/13/61. POW all rolls 6/30/61 thru 12/31/61. In Hospital 2/28/62. Discharged 4/28/62, did not reenlist. Reenlisted Cavalry.
  Crawford, Hardy Bethea., S/O Willis Gibson & Sarah (Sallie) Bethea Crawford. Born 12/25/30 in Marion District. Enlisted 4/13/61. POW 6/30/61. Admitted Culpeper General Hospital 8/25/61. In hospotal 8/31/61. Discharged at 12/29/61, debility & consumption. Reenlisted Cavalry. Married Katherine Platt. Died 11/22/1911 in Ms. Farmer. Brown eyes. 5' 10".
  Cribb, Levi, Hospital 11/25/61, typhoid fever. Died Warren Springs S. C.
  Dove, Hugh G., S/O Peter Dove. Enlisted 4/13/61 in Charleston. Mortally wounded in right shoulder 1st Manassas. Sent to Hospital Date & place of death unknown.
  Dove, John W., Married Anna Jane Dove. Enlisted 4/13/61 in Charleston. POW 6/30/61. In Hospital 8/31/61. Died 11/4/61 in Culpeper General Hospital, typhoid fever.
  Ellen, Elijah J., S/O David Ellen. POW but sick 6/30/61. In hospotal 8/31/61. Died in Manassas, disease prior to 4/9/63.
  Elvington, Dennis, Enlisted 4/13/61 in Charleston. POW all rolls 6/30/61 thru 12/31/61. Died 2/2/62 at Culpeper General Hospital, typhoid fever.
  Fenagan, James, Enlisted 4/13/61 in Marion C H. POW all rolls 6/30/61 thru 12/31/61. Reenlisted & on furlough 2/28/62. On wounded furlough 10/31/62. POW all rolls 12/31/62 thru 2/29/64. Wounded slightly in Chickamauga. Discharged at 6/10/64, enlistment expired & overage, 51. Tailor. Died before 1902. Light complexion & blue eyes. 5' 11". Illiterate.
  Freeman, Joseph, Enlisted 5/20/61. POW all rolls 6/30/61 thru 12/31/61. Reenlisted & on furlough 2/28/62. In Hospital all rolls 10/31/62 thru 8/31/63. General Hospital # 13 Richmond 2/7/63. Admitted Chimborazo Hospital Richmond 2/20/63, leg wound. Returned 3/20/63. Readmitted General Hospital #13 3/27/63, debility. On furlough 3/28/63, 60 days. POW all rolls 10/31/63 thru 2/29/64. Killed in Action Spotsylvania, 5/8/64.
  Gaddy, Richard M., S/O Hardy & Winnie (Humphrey) Gaddy. Transferred Cavalry Moved to Va. after the war. Alive in 1902.
  Gaddy, William D., Died in Va In 1861.
  Gregg, Thomas C., Transferred Artillery.
  Harllee, R. Armstrong, Died in camp 1862 near Manassas.
  Harralson, E. Preston, I.
  Herring, Ed B., Surrendered Greensboro? Alive in 1902.
  Hinton, Jesse W., Died in Va In 1861.
  James, Robert, I.
  Jones, Jesse, Died in 1861 in Va.
  Lloyd, Henry, Died in 1861 in Va.
  Mace, James C., Died in Va.
  Mc Call, L. Alsobrooks, Transferred Cavalry, Alive in 1902.
  Mc Rae, James, I.
  Meekins, Philip Bethea, S/O Enoch J Beekins & Rachel Bethea. Born 9/24/38. Transferred Cavalry. Married Annie Aliza Hayes. Died 3/5/97. Buried St. Paul's Methodist Church Cemetery.
  Miller, William H., Discharged 1862. Died before 1902.
  Moody, John B., Discharged at 1862. Alive in 1902.
  Morgan, W. Colin, Born in Marion District. Transferred Co. L. Mortally wounded Malvern Hill.
  Murphy, John C., Died before 1902.
  Myers, John Eaton, Died 16-Jun-63 in Exchange Hotel, Gordonsville, VA, typhoid fever, age 23. Baptist.
  Owens, David R., Died 1/21/63 in Richmond. Buried Oakwood cemetery #8, Row A, Div. C. in Richmond.
  Owens, Shadrach S., Born in Marion District. Married. Transferred Co. L. Mortally wounded in thigh Cold Harbor, 6/3/64. Buried Hollywood Cemetery, #U311 in Richmond.
  Page, David Nichols, Born 2/11/40 in Marion District. Transferred Cavalry. Married Chrsitan Marianne Ford. Died in Va or in 10/18/96.
  Smalley, Isaiah, Died in Va.
  Sparkman, George R., Died in Va.
  Turner, John C., Born in Marion District. Transferred Co. L. Killed in Action Hupp's Hill.
  Watson, Guinn, Born in Marion District. Transferred Co. L. Killed in Action Savage Station.
  Watson, John R., Transferred Co. L. Killed in Action Malvern Hill.
  Whitner, Joseph N., Bought orange grove near Fort Reid, FL. Buried Fort Reid, FL.
  Woodberry, William D., Transferred 21st S. C.
  Woodrow, William J., I.

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