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26th Regiment South Carolina Volunteers
Company B of the 26th Regiment of South Carolina Volunteers was
raised in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. I included below the company
records of each of the companies since they all served together for most of the
war. You can follow the link for Company B where you will find a list of those
individuals who served in that Company as remembered in the Memory Roll.
Overview of the Company Muster Roll
November/December 1862 stationed at Church Flats.
Regiment Return of the organization named above for the month of December, 1862 shows Field
and Staff and companies stationed at Church Flats, near Charleston, SC, except
as follows: Co. C, McClellansville, SC, Cos. H & J, McClellansville, SC.
Record of events: Cos. C, H & J being on detached service in a different
military district, I formed the return with including those companies. B. F.
Miller, Adjutant.
January/February 1863 stationed at Charleston, SC.
September/October 1863 stationed at Charleston, SC.
November/December 1863 stationed at Charleston, SC.
January/February 1864 stationed at Charleston, SC.
May/June 1864 stationed at Petersburg, Virginia.
November/December 1865 stationed in the entrenchments near Petersburg,
Virginia.
January/February 1865 stationed at Petersburg, Virginia.
Individual Company Muster Records:
, 26th Regiment SC Infantry, company muster roll of
the organization named above for September/October 1862, shows station of
company Church Flats. Record of events: the company with the command
transported from Secessionsville on the 4th of September to
Rankowles. I suppose a distance to about 20 miles and marched from Rankowles
to Church Flats on the 5th of September. The company marched with
the rest of the command from Church Flats on the 22 day October to Rankowles
Station and went by way of railroad to Pocolatigo. I suppose to be a
distance of 55 miles and the company returned with the rest of the command
to Church Flats on the 24th of October.
November/December 1862 stationed at Church Flats.
January/February 1863 stationed at Camp Hagood, Church Flats.
March/April 1863 stationed at Camp Gregg near Youngs Island, SC.
July/August 1863 stationed at Mount Pleasant, SC.
September/October 1863 stationed at Charleston, SC.
November/December 1863 stationed at Charleston, SC
January/February 1864 stationed at Charleston, SC.
February 29 to June 30 1864 stationed at Petersburg, Virginia.
November/December 1864 stationed at Petersburg, Virginia.
January/February 1864 stationed near Petersburg, Virginia.
Additional Information on
Company A
- Co. B, 26th Regiment SC Infantry stationed
September/October 1862 at Church Flats. The company detached September 9 to
Adams Run and returned October 17; ordered to Pocolaligo October 22 and
returned October 24.
November/December 1862 stationed at Church Flats.
January/February 1863 stationed at Church Flats.
March/April 1863 stationed at Church Flats.
July/August 1863 stationed at Mount Pleasant, SC.
September/October 1863 stationed at Charleston, SC.
November/December 1863 stationed at Petersburg, Virginia.
January/February 1863 stationed at Petersburg, Virginia.
Additional
Information on Company B
- Co. C, 26th Regiment SC Infantry stationed
September/October 1862 at McLellansville, SC.
November/December 1862 stationed at McLellansville, SC. There is a
detachment of one sergeant and nine men on picket duty at Colburn’s Mill.
January/February 1863 stationed at Camp Gist.
April 30, 1863 stationed at Church Flats.
July/August 1863 stationed at Mount Pleasant, SC.
September/October 1863 stationed at Verising? Landing.
November/December 1863 stationed at Venings Landing.
January/February 1863 stationed at Vennings Landing.
November/December 1863 stationed at Petersburg, Virginia.
January/February 1865 stationed at Petersburg, Virginia.
Additional Information on
Company C
- Co. D, 26th Regiment SC Infantry stationed
September/October 1862 at Church Flats. The company marched with the rest of
the command from Secessionsville, SC to Church Flats on the 4th
day of September and on the 22nd day of October Marched to
railroad station at Rantoals C & SRR en-route from Pocotaligo where it
was reported that enemy had landed in force but had been driven back before
we arrived and this company with rest of the command returned to Church
Flats on the 23rd October.
November/December 1862 stationed at Church Flats.
January/February 1863 stationed at Camp Hagood, Church Flats.
March/April 1863 stationed at Camp Hagood, Church Flats.
July/August 1863 stationed at Mount Pleasant, SC.
September/October 1863 stationed at Charleston Arsenal.
November/December 1863 stationed at Charleston Arsenal.
January/February 1864 stationed at Charleston Arsenal.
November/December 1864 stationed at Petersburg, Virginia.
January/February 1864 stationed at Petersburg, Virginia.
Additional Information on
Company D
- Co. E, 26th Regiment SC Infantry stationed September/October
1862 at Church Flats. The company marched with the rest of the command from
Secessionsville SC to Church Flats on the 4th day of September
and on the 22 of October marched to Rantouls Station C&SRR en-route for
Pocataligo where it was reported the enemy had landed in force. Arrived at
the scene of conflict too late for an engagement - inconsequence of not
being furnished with transportation. On the eve of the 23 received orders to
return to camp which was accomplished during the night without the
occurrence of any incident worthy of note. Whole distance marched since last
muster about 50 miles.
November/December stationed at Church Flats.
January/February 1863 stationed at Church Flats.
March/April 1863 stationed at Church Flats.
July/August 1863 stationed at Mount Pleasant. The company was engaged
skirmishing with the enemy in front of Jackson, Mississippi from the 7th
to the 16th July inclusive in which three men were wounded.
Marched with the rest of the command from camp near Forrest Mississippi
August 4 and arrived at Charleston, SC August 27, 1863.
September/October 1863 stationed at Charleston, SC.
November/December 1863 stationed at Charleston, SC.
January/February 1864 stationed at Charleston Arsenal. In accordance with
Special Order 17 from District Headquarters the company was detached from
its Regiment and ordered to report to Major Chambliss for duty at Charleston
Arsenal January 24, 1864.
May/June 1864 stationed at Petersburg, Virginia.
November/December 1864 stationed at Petersburg, Virginia.
January/February 1865 stationed at Petersburg, Virginia.
Additional Information on
Company E
- Co. F, 26th Regiment South Carolina Infantry was stationed
September/October 1862 at Church Flats.
November/December 1862 not stated.
January/February 1863 stationed at Battery Hagood.
March/April 1863 stationed at Battery Hagood and Washington.
July/August 1863 stationed at Mt. Pleasant, SC.
September/October 1863 stationed at Charleston, SC.
November/December 1863 stationed at Charleston, SC.
January/February 1864 stationed at Charleston, SC.
February 29 to June 30, 1864 stationed at Petersburg, Virginia. The
company moved from Kinston, NC to Petersburg, Virginia, participated in the
fight near Clays Farm May 20, 1864 and in all the actions around Petersburg,
Virginia.
November/December 1864 stationed near Petersburg, Virginia. The company
has been in the entrenchments around Petersburg, Virginia during the last
two months.
January/February 1865 stationed near Petersburg, Virginia. The company
has been in the entrenchments around Petersburg, Virginia during the last
two months.
Additional Information on
Company F
- Co. G, 26the Regiment South Carolina Infantry was stationed
September/October 1862 at Camp Hagood. Arrived at Camp Hagood 5th
September from Seccessionsville. Received orders 22 instant to go
immediately to Pocotalgi as the Yankees had attacked our forces at that
place. Got there 23rd, got orders to come back to Camp, got back
24th.
November/December 1862 stationed at Camp Hagood, Church Flats, SC.
January/February 1863 stationed at Church Flats, nothing of interest.
March/April 1863 stationed at Camp Gregg near Simon’s Bluff.
July/August 1863 stationed at Mt. Pleasant, SC. Fell back from Big Black,
Mississippi to Jackson 8 July. Occupied the trenches from 9th to
16th during the engagements. Fell back to Morton on the night of
the 16th. Was ordered to Savannah, Georgia from Camp near there
August 4. Left Forest? 5th August arrived in Savannah 13th.
Arrived at Mt. Pleasant (Charleston) August 29, 1863.
September/October 1863 stationed at Charleston, SC.
November/December 1863 stationed at Charleston, SC.
January/February 1864 stationed at Charleston, SC.
February 29 to June 30, 1864 stationed at Petersburg, Virginia. Left
Charleston, SC April 15, 1864 arrived at Wilmington, NC 16 April 1864; left
Wilmington, NC April 20 went to Weldon, NC thence to Newborne, NC; thence to
Petersburg, Virginia. Had an engagement with the enemy May 20 near
Petersburg, Virginia. Now in the trenches at Petersburg, Virginia. June 17,
1864.
November/December 1864 stationed at Petersburg, Virginia.
January/February 1865 stationed at Petersburg, Virginia.
Additional Information on
Company G
- Co. H, 26th Regiment South Carolina Infantry was stationed
September/October 1862 at McClelansville, SC.
November/December 1862 stationed at McClelansville, SC. A detachment of
15 noncommissioned officers and privates are on picket duty at Allstons near
Bulls Bay.
January/February 1863 stationed at McClelansville, SC.
March/April 1863 stationed at Church Flats.
July/August 1863 stationed at Mount Pleasant, SC. Retreated from Big
Black, Mississippi the 6th and 7th of July to Jackson,
Mississippi. Ordered in the entrenchments on the 9th and held
them until the 16th then retreated to Morton, Mississippi and
ordered from Morton, Mississippi August 5 to Savannah, Georgia thence to
Charleston, SC. Robert E. Wheeler, Capt. Commanding. Co. H, 26th
SCV
September/October 1863 stationed at Charleston, SC.
November/December 1863 stationed at Charleston, SC.
January/February 1864 stationed at Charleston, SC.
February 29 to August 31, 1864 stationed near Petersburg, Virginia. Left
Charleston, SC 15 April 1864 arrived at Wilmington, NC 20th,
arrived Weldon left Weldon, NC 23rd, arrived to Kinston, NC 24th,
remained at Kinston till 3 May 1864, took up line of march 3 May from
Kingston, NC to Newborn, NC, reached Newborn the 6th and drove in
the enemy’s pickets, remained in line of battle during the night of the 7th,
returned back to Kinston the 9th, average 72 miles per dy for six
days. Left Kinston the 16 May arrived at Petersburg, Virginia the night of
the 18th, left Petersburg the night of the 18th
marched 8 miles to Clay Farm in Chesterfield County, Virginia. 20 May
charged the enemy’s picket lines, carried them and held on position
strongly entrenched ourselves and remained there till 6th June
1864. From there to Petersburg June 17, threw up breast works and held the
enemy in check during the day and at night fell back to our present line and
entrenched holding the line till the explosion of Grants mine on the 30 July
when a portion of it was temporary held by the enemy during four hours when
they were driven back. We holding our position ever since up to the present
date. R. Tomlinson, Lt., Comdg. Co. H, 26th Reg. SCV.
November/December 1864 stationed in the trenches near Petersburg,
Virginia.
January/February 1865 stationed near Petersburg, Virginia.
Additional Information on
Company H
- Co. I, 26th Regiment South Carolina Infantry was stationed
September/October 1862 at Camp Warren, Santee River, SC.
November/December 1862 stationed at Camp Warren, Santee River, SC.
January/February 1863 stationed at Camp Warren, Santee River, SC.
March/April 1863 stationed at Church Flats, SC.
July/August 1863 stationed at Mount Pleasant, SC. Removed from Forest,
Mississippi, August 5, 1863 and arrived at Savannah, Georgia August 12,
1863. Left Savannah, Georgia August 29th and arrived at Mount
Pleasant, SC August 29, 1863.
September/October 1863 stationed at Accommodation Wharf, Charleston, SC.
Moved from Mt. Pleasant to the city of Charleston October 25, 1863.
November/December 1863 stationed at Accommodation Wharf, Charleston, SC.
January/February 1864 stationed at Charleston, SC.
February 29 to June 30, 1864 stationed at Petersburg, Virginia. July 2,
1864. Left Charleston, SC April 15 arrived at Wilmington NC April 18. Left
Wilmington, NC April 22 arrived at Weldon, NC April 24. Left Weldon April 27
arrived at Kinston April 28. Left Kinston May 10 arrived at Petersburg May
18. Left Petersburg May 19. Got in action May 20, with the enemy near
Bermuda Hundred. Remained in trenches until June 16. Marched to Petersburg,
engaged the enemy June 17 and have remained in trenches up t present date.
November/December 1864 stationed near Petersburg, Virginia.
January/February 1865 stationed near Petersburg, Virginia.
Additional Information on Company I
- Co. K, 26th Regiment South Carolina Infantry was stationed
September/October 1862 at Church Flats. The company with the rest of the
command was transported from Secessionsville on the 4th of
September to Rantowles. I suppose a distance of about 20 miles and march
from Rantowls to Church Flats on the 5th of September. The
company marched with the rest of the command from Church Flats on the 22nd
day of October to Rantowles Station and then went by way of Rail Road to
Pocataligo. I suppose to be a distance of 55 miles and the company returned
with the rest of the command to Church Flats on the 24th of
October.
November/December 1862 stationed at Church Flats, SC.
January/February 1863 stationed at Church Flats, SC.
March/April 1863 stationed at Camp Gregg, SC.
July/August 1863 stationed at Accommodation Wharf, Charleston, SC. Moved
from Mount Pleasant to the city of Charleston, SC October 28th
1863.
November/December 1863 stationed at Charleston, SC.
January/February 1864 stationed at Charleston, SC.
February 29 through June 30, 1864 stationed at Petersburg, Virginia.
November/December 1864 stationed in trenches near Petersburg, Virginia.
January/February 1865 stationed at Petersburg, Virginia.
Additional Information on Company K
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