Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-03-18
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Thc Dead of Co. e, eth s. G. ,

The BEAD of Co. T., 9Th s.. G.. v.
NH. EnITom:-Af,w me, through the columns
of yoa. inva;uaile paper, to polish the names of
those o. Company y, 9Th S. C. Regiment, who
have died since the 18Th May, 1882, being the
time our Rocimsnt WAS re.oryanized.
I. M. Niece died at Hospital, Aug. goth. 1852.
He had been in the Company but IL short period
before his death and while with us ne showed
the disposition of a gr"d soldier.
IT. w. Vansant bad pIso been with us>but a
short lime betrrs ho Wa. AIKEN with mea.els, FROM.
the effects Of which be died ut Winchester, Get.
10Th. 1862. lie was u good colder anu an honest
aud upright man.
F. N. lL"lsers had been with US all the while
since Anril 18th, 1861. At the hnt,le of Maryland
Heights he Was shot dead while driving the enemy
from bis slronshalds. He was always noted fur
his good humor, ITO spirits and jovial remarks.
Jacob Black was also MORALLY wounded in the
same battle, and died the day after. He had been
in our Company bu: a short peri"l, therefore our
| acquaintance with Kim was limited, but the place
where he received his wound speaks for him.
W. P. Little had his leg shattered by r ball in
the battle OF Fredericksburg, in consequence of
which it was amputatci, aad be died the third day
after, being tho 10th Dec. 1882. lie WAS one of
the hravest men and most distinguished for prompt
ne in duty I ever saw, and when the "lons rolf
was sounded, he was found at his post ready to meet
the invaders. I vel: remember the frat morning
Of the Fredericksburg fight; le was IN a visit to
the tia Regiment, aud when he heard the cannon
ronr, he hurried in quick time {, his Regiment, 4
distance OF ten or twelve miles, and got to his
Company in time to receive the. fatal wound. His
hearty laugh, dry jokes and natural goi,d humor
frequently occur to our memory.
J. C. Rumage died Mt Richmond, Dec. 23d,
1852. lie aad been.with US bur L saort time, was
unwcll mos: Of the time while with as, ANIL scented
aa xiuus to perform the talk Of an aaase soldier,
bat was unah!e from frs6le health.
j. 4. She,iy died at home, while on furlvugb,
Jan. 10Th, 1893. H.. reuaincj in camp for some
Time, while unable for duty. Would that he could
have procured u iurlongh before he became so
prostraied. If such could be the case many good
soldiers might be saved tn our army.
We have also heard that Rob;. Crouch died at
hospital. II that he true it makes eight who
have died frem the Company since the rc-organi-
xation. We also have one who was severely wound
cd in Maryl: nj, vas sent TO Hospital, aad We
have never heard from him since.
Besides, We left four men on the battlefield Of
Sharpsburs, viz: Sergt. Z. Mitchell ard %privates
W. Cooncr, John McClcndon and B.. Cash. We
know not whether they are alive or numbered
T with the dead. We eau say that no better or bra
yer soldiers crer lived than the FIRST three. Thoy
mad been with us from the first Of our enlistment.
Such men are not only missed in the army, but
also 10 rae community in which they lived. Their
places cannot DC Glled. Would tina, We knew that
they are sti!. living. Our acquaintance wish tae
latter was very limited. be having jajned the Goa
I,any "nIy i lew days previous I. the battle.
Besides those mentioned. several NE at home on
wouaici furloughs. Two, viz: james Miniel:
and y. Watson. aare each !os. all arm. Both were
gooi .oliiers. tn. CORNER being u~ac"ramou!y coal
III %attios.
By publishing this sketch, Mr. Ea:.nr, you will
confer Il favor on COMPANY +.
Near Frederick. burg. Mar. I'd, 1863.