Twenty-sixth South Carolina Infantry Regiment

Twenty-sixth
South Carolina Infantry Regiment

One flag survives in the Confederate Relic Room, Columbia, S.C.
Dedmondt, Glenn, The Flags of Civil War South Carolina, ISBN NUMBER 1-56554-696-2

The Sixth Battalion and Ninth Battalion formed the nucleus of this unit.

Citadel Flag by Marilyn

Twenty-sixth South Carolina Infantry Regiment
(Evans', Walker's, Elliott's, Wallace's Brigade)
(Tramp Brigade)
Defense of Charleston Harbor
Army of Northern Virginia
Army of Tennessee

(COLONELS AND COMMANDING OFFICERS)

COL. A.D. SMITH
Smith was suspended by court martial from Jan to Jun of 1864. Smith is remembered by General Johnson Hagood, in his book, as being fierce beyond belief at The Battle of the Crater where he fought armed only with a club.

LT. COL J.H. HUDSON

MAJOR C.D. ROWELL
Wounded at Petersburg

MAJOR C.S. LAND

LT. COLONELS: J.H. HUDSON, S.D.M. BYRD, A.D. SMITH

MAJORS: C.S. LAND, C.D. ROWELL, T.E. DUDLEY

STAFF:
W.S. Black (Chap.)
J.Y. Du Pre (Asst. Surg.)
T.E. Dudley (ACS)
L.C. Hasell (Surg.)
B.F. Miller (ADJ)

Co Captain County Nickname
A SAMUEL SMART HORRY .
. H.L. BUCK . .
. Benj. Moore (1Lt.) . .
. Joseph Thompson (1Lt.) . .
. L.W. Kennedy (2Lt.) . .
. S.S. Sarvis (Bvt2Lt.) . .
. W.S. Newton (3Lt.) . .
. L.S. Brown (Teamster) . .
. W. Curry (Teamster) . .
. J.C. Wright (Teamster) . .
B J.A. EVANS CHESTERFIELD .
. M.F. Jackson (1Lt.) . .
. W.B. Hancock (2Lt.) . .
. D.J. Hendrick (2Lt.) . .
. H.T. King (2Lt.) . .
. J.H. Turner (2Lt.) . .
. Cater Guin (1Sgt) . .
. J.W. Knight (1Sgt) . .
C C.D. ROWELL MARION Co. A/Sixth Bn.
. H.M. LOFTON . .
. R.H. Rogers (1Lt.) . .
. J.C. Floyd (2Lt.) . .
. A.T. Hays (2Lt.) . .
. J.B. Platt (2Lt.) . .
. J.R. Wilkinson (2Lt.) . .
. P.C. Page (3Lt.) . .
. J.H. Cusack (1Sgt) . .
D A.D. SMITH MARLBORO .
. W.W. DAVIS . .
. A.E. BRISTOW . .
. HARRIS COVINGTON . .
. J.W. Wallace (1Lt.) . .
. J.M. Davis (2Lt.) . .
. Alexander Hall (2Lt.) . .
. J.C. Mallonee (1Sgt) . .
. A.K. Parham (1Sgt) . .
E J.B. ALSTON HORRY/BEAUFORT .
. EDWARD BOSTICK . .
. J.J. BEST (2Lt.) . .
. J.T. Andrews (1Lt.) . .
. J.G. Beaty (1Lt.) . .
. H.M. Tucker (1Lt.) . .
. J.J. Best (2Lt.) . .
. Pugh Floyd (2Lt.) . .
. R.H. Nesbit (2Lt.) . .
. J.M. Porter (2Lt.) . .
. Jeremiah Smith (2Lt.) . .
. B.S. Stalvey (2Lt.) . .
. A.G. Howard (Ens.) . .
. J.D. Newton (1Sgt) . .
. H.J. Graham (Hosp.Stew.) . .
F N.F. GRAHAM CHESTERFIELD .
. D.S. WADSWORTH . .
. W.P. KIRKLEY . .
. W.A. Baker (1Lt.) . .
. J.S. Kirkley (2Lt.) . .
. J.A. Miller (2Lt.) . .
. J.C. Magum (1Sgt) . .
G R.D.F. ROLLINS DARLINGTON .
. D.W. CARTER . .
. J.J. Dickinson (1Lt.) . .
. R.C. McLeod (1Lt.) . .
. H.D. Cook (2Lt.) . .
. T.D. Keith (2Lt.) . .
. D.W. Rast (2Lt.) . .
. J.L. Sansbury (2Lt.) . .
. N.W. Steedman (2Lt.) . .
. J.M. Morris (3Lt.) . .
. E.B. Powers (3Lt.) . .
H H.S. DICKINSON CLARENDON Co. B/Sixth Bn.
. REESE TOMLINSON . .
. R.E. WHEELER . .
. J.C. Tomlinson (1Lt.) . .
. H.J. Hickson (2Lt.) . .
. W.J. Sturgeon (2Lt.) . .
. J.T. Chandler (1Sgt) . .
I S.D.M. BYRD . KICKAPOO RIFLEMEN
Co.C/Sixth Bn.
. C.S. LAND . .
. J.C. GRAHAM (1Lt.) . .
. J.C. Graham (1Lt.) . .
. J.A. Godwin (2Lt.) . .
. R.Y.H. Lee (2Lt.) . .
. S.P. Matthews (2Lt.) . .
. W.A. Mims (2Lt.) . .
. W.R. Singletary (2Lt.) . .
. R.E. Cade (Bvt2Lt.) . .
. J.U. Matthews (1Sgt) . .
. J.E. Thigpen (1Sgt) . .
K LEVI GRANGER HORRY EUTAW RIFLES
. L.D. GRAHAM . .
. G.R. CONGDON . .
. B.L. BEATY . .
. H.J. Granger (1Lt.) . .
. W.J. Taylor (1Lt.) . .
. J.T. Buffkins (2Lt.) . .
. W.R. Garris (2Lt.) . .
. J.H. Williamson (2Lt.) . .
. J.E. Beaty (3Lt.) . .
. F.B. Graham (1Sgt) . .

For Additional Reading:

ELLIOTT, CHARLES P.: Elliott�s Brigade, How it Held the Crater and Saved Petersburg.
HUDSON, JOSHUA: Sketches and Reminiscences

U.D.C.:Recollections and Reminiscences 1861-65:
Individuals:
Cockfield, J.W. Cockfield, Twenty-sixth SCV, Vol. 7, page 66, U.D.C
Davis, F.M, Co. C, 26th SCV, Vol. 3, page 477
Davis, H.P., 26th SCV, Vol. 5, page 177
Floyd, Alexander Floyd, Twenty-sixth SCV, Vol. 7, page 59, U.D.C.
Lee, Issac Lee, Twenty-sixth SCV, Vol. 7, page 58, U.D.C.
Lofton, Henry Michael Lofton, Twenty-Sixth S.C.V., Vol. 9, page 594, U.D.C.
McKnight, W.M., Hagood�s First; Twenty Sixth S.C.V., Vol. 6, page 252, U.D.C.
Murphy, Thomas, 26th SCV, Vol. 5, page 264
Rogers, R.H, Company C, Twenty-Sixth SCV, Vol. 6, page 24, UDC
Sarvis, S.S. Sarvis, 26th SCV, Vol. 7, page 167, U.D.C.
Rosters and Other:
None

Twenty-Sixth S.C. Vols. Infantry, Battles and Stations .

Date Battle or City Location Commanding Officer Brigade Division Corps
9/62 Charleston Unit Organized from the Sixth and Ninth Battalions Col. L.M. Hatch . . .
5/25/63 Move to Mississippi . Col. A.R. Smith Evans' Brigade Lorning�s Division .
07/12/63 Jackson, Mississippi Mississippi Col. A.R. Smith Evans� Brigade French's Division Breckinridge's Corps Army
08/10/63 Savannah, Ga. . Col. A.R. Smith Evans' Brigade . Dept. of S.C., Ga., and Fla.
9/07/63 Charleston, S.C.* . Col. A.R. Smith Evans' Brigade . Dept. of S.C., Ga., and Fla.
5/16/64 Wilmington, N.C. . Lt. Col J.D. Hudson Walker�s Brigade Hoke's Division W.H.C. Whiting (Third Military District, N.C.)
5/64 Virginia . Lt. Col J.H. Hudson Walker�s Brigade Hoke's Division Beauregard's Command
5/17-6/1-64 Bermuda Hundred . Lt. Col. J.H. Hudson Walker�s Brigade, General Walker Wounded and Captured Hoke's Division Beauregard's Command
. . . . Col. F.W. McMaster . .
. . . . General Stephen Elliott . .
5/20/64 Hewlett�s Farm/ Ware Bottom Church Bermuda Hundred Lt. Col. J.H. Hudson Walker�s Brigade, General Walker Wounded and Captured Hoke's Division Beauregard's Command
. . . . Col. F.W. McMaster . .
5/28/64 Stephen Elliott takes command of Brigade . Lt. Col. J.H. Hudson Elliott's Brigade Johnson�s Divsion Beauregard�s Command
7/30/64 The Crater . Col. A.D. Smith Elliott�s Brigade, General Stephen Elliott Wounded Johnson�s Division Beauregard's Command
. . . . Col.Wm. Wallace . .
8/64 Petersburg . Col. A.D. Smith Wallace�s Brigade Johnson�s Division Beauregard's Command
. . . Lt. Col. J.H. Hudson . . .
. . . Major C.D. Rowell/W . . .
. . . Major C.S. Land . . .
9/20/64 Wm. H. Wallace promoted to General . Major C.S. Land Wallace�s Brigade Johnson�s Division Beauregard�s Command
3/25/64 Fort Steedman . Major C.S. Land Wallace�s Brigade Johnson�s Division Fourth or Anderson�s Corps
3/29/64 Battle of Lewis Farm . Major C.S. Land Wallace�s Brigade Johnson�s Division Fourth or Anderson�s Corps
3/31/65 Gravelly Run . Major C.S. Land Wallace�s Brigade Johnson�s Division Pickett�s Mobile Force
3/30-4/1-65 Five Forks . Major C.S. Land Wallace's Brigade Johnson's Division Fourth or Anderson�s Corps
4/6/65 Sayler�s Creek . Major C.S. Land Wallace's Brigade Johnson�s Division Fourth or Anderson�s Corps
04/09/65 Appomattox . Major C.S. Land Wallace's Brigade Johnson�s Division Fourth or Anderson�s Corps

*At this time serious efforts begin to separate units of the Evans' Brigade. They are moved to different districts and the 18th goes to Florida. Evans is brought forward on charges and the matter proceeds to Richmond for the eye of the President. Eventually the Brigade minus the MacBeth Artillery will be brought back together in Wilmington under new command. One of the most difficult issues is the continuing disagreement between the Colonels of the command and Evans. It reflects poorly on all involved and probably cost McMaster�s and Bendow the most. Bendow is a distinguished soldier and probably would have achieved General�s rank anywhere but where he found himself. McMaster�s was also well loved and a more than adequate commander. S.D. Goodlett, another Colonel, was cashiered at Kinston which was the beginning of the open warfare between the Colonels and General Evans.

I am aware that there are conflicts in information, I welcome help and more information. An order of battle and short narrative will be added later. Please cite sources.

The Twenty-Sixth South Carolina Evan�s Brigade
(The Tramp Brigade) Most Armies
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Co	Captain	County	Nickname
A	SAMUEL SMART	HORRY	.
.	H.L. BUCK	.	.
.	Benj. Moore (1Lt.)	.	.
.	Joseph Thompson (1Lt.)	.	.
.	L.W. Kennedy (2Lt.)	.	.
.	S.S. Sarvis (Bvt2Lt.)	.	.
.	W.S. Newton (3Lt.)	.	.
.	L.S. Brown (Teamster)	.	.
.	W. Curry (Teamster)	.	.
.	J.C. Wright (Teamster)	.	.
B	J.A. EVANS	CHESTERFIELD	.
.	M.F. Jackson (1Lt.)	.	.
.	W.B. Hancock (2Lt.)	.	.
.	D.J. Hendrick (2Lt.)	.	.
.	H.T. King (2Lt.)	.	.
.	J.H. Turner (2Lt.)	.	.
.	Cater Guin (1Sgt)	.	.
.	J.W. Knight (1Sgt)	.	.
C	C.D. ROWELL	MARION	Co. A/Sixth Bn.
.	H.M. LOFTON	.	.
.	R.H. Rogers (1Lt.)	.	.
.	J.C. Floyd (2Lt.)	.	.
.	A.T. Hays (2Lt.)	.	.
.	J.B. Platt (2Lt.)	.	.
.	J.R. Wilkinson (2Lt.)	.	.
.	P.C. Page (3Lt.)	.	.
.	J.H. Cusack (1Sgt)	.	.
D	A.D. SMITH	MARLBORO	.
.	W.W. DAVIS	.	.
.	A.E. BRISTOW	.	.
.	HARRIS COVINGTON	.	.
.	J.W. Wallace (1Lt.)	.	.
.	J.M. Davis (2Lt.)	.	.
.	Alexander Hall (2Lt.)	.	.
.	J.C. Mallonee (1Sgt)	.	.
.	A.K. Parham (1Sgt)	.	.
E	J.B. ALSTON	HORRY/BEAUFORT	.
.	EDWARD BOSTICK	.	.
.	J.J. BEST (2Lt.)	.	.
.	J.T. Andrews (1Lt.)	.	.
.	J.G. Beaty (1Lt.)	.	.
.	H.M. Tucker (1Lt.)	.	.
.	J.J. Best (2Lt.)	.	.
.	Pugh Floyd (2Lt.)	.	.
.	R.H. Nesbit (2Lt.)	.	.
.	J.M. Porter (2Lt.)	.	.
.	Jeremiah Smith (2Lt.)	.	.
.	B.S. Stalvey (2Lt.)	.	.
.	A.G. Howard (Ens.)	.	.
.	J.D. Newton (1Sgt)	.	.
.	H.J. Graham (Hosp.Stew.)	.	.
F	N.F. GRAHAM	CHESTERFIELD	.
.	D.S. WADSWORTH	.	.
.	W.P. KIRKLEY	.	.
.	W.A. Baker (1Lt.)	.	.
.	J.S. Kirkley (2Lt.)	.	.
.	J.A. Miller (2Lt.)	.	.
.	J.C. Magum (1Sgt)	.	.
G	R.D.F. ROLLINS	DARLINGTON	.
.	D.W. CARTER	.	.
.	J.J. Dickinson (1Lt.)	.	.
.	R.C. McLeod (1Lt.)	.	.
.	H.D. Cook (2Lt.)	.	.
.	T.D. Keith (2Lt.)	.	.
.	D.W. Rast (2Lt.)	.	.
.	J.L. Sansbury (2Lt.)	.	.
.	N.W. Steedman (2Lt.)	.	.
.	J.M. Morris (3Lt.)	.	.
.	E.B. Powers (3Lt.)	.	.
H	H.S. DICKINSON	CLARENDON	Co. B/Sixth Bn.
.	REESE TOMLINSON	.	.
.	R.E. WHEELER	.	.
.	J.C. Tomlinson (1Lt.)	.	.
.	H.J. Hickson (2Lt.)	.	.
.	W.J. Sturgeon (2Lt.)	.	.
.	J.T. Chandler (1Sgt)	.	.
I	S.D.M. BYRD	.	KICKAPOO RIFLEMEN Co.C/Sixth Bn.
.	C.S. LAND	.	.
.	J.C. GRAHAM (1Lt.)	.	.
.	J.C. Graham (1Lt.)	.	.
.	J.A. Godwin (2Lt.)	.	.
.	R.Y.H. Lee (2Lt.)	.	.
.	S.P. Matthews (2Lt.)	.	.
.	W.A. Mims (2Lt.)	.	.
.	W.R. Singletary (2Lt.)	.	.
.	R.E. Cade (Bvt2Lt.)	.	.
.	J.U. Matthews (1Sgt)	.	.
.	J.E. Thigpen (1Sgt)	.	.
K	LEVI GRANGER	HORRY	EUTAW RIFLES
.	L.D. GRAHAM	.	.
.	G.R. CONGDON	.	.
.	B.L. BEATY	.	.
.	H.J. Granger (1Lt.)	.	.
.	W.J. Taylor (1Lt.)	.	.
.	J.T. Buffkins (2Lt.)	.	.
.	W.R. Garris (2Lt.)	.	.
.	J.H. Williamson (2Lt.)	.	.
.	J.E. Beaty (3Lt.)	.	.
.	F.B. Graham (1Sgt)	.	.

Date	Battle or City	Location	Commanding Officer	Brigade	Division	Corps
9/62	Charleston	Unit Organized from the Sixth and Ninth Battalions	Col. L.M. Hatch	.	.	.
5/25/63	Move to Mississippi	.	Col. A.R. Smith	Evans' Brigade	Lorning�s Division	.
07/12/63	Jackson, Mississippi	Mississippi	Col. A.R. Smith	Evans� Brigade	French's Division	Breckinridge's Corps Army
08/10/63	Savannah, Ga.	.	Col. A.R. Smith	Evans' Brigade	.	Dept. of S.C., Ga., and Fla.
9/07/63	Charleston, S.C.*	.	Col. A.R. Smith	Evans' Brigade	.	Dept. of S.C., Ga., and Fla.
5/16/64	Wilmington, N.C.	.	Lt. Col J.D. Hudson	Walker�s Brigade	Hoke's Division	W.H.C. Whiting (Third Military District, N.C.)
5/64	Virginia	.	Lt. Col J.H. Hudson	Walker�s Brigade	Hoke's Division	Beauregard's Command
5/17-6/1-64	Bermuda Hundred	.	Lt. Col. J.H. Hudson	Walker�s Brigade, General Walker Wounded and Captured	Hoke's Division	Beauregard's Command
.	.	.	.	Col. F.W. McMaster	.	.
.	.	.	.	General Stephen Elliott	.	.
5/20/64	Hewlett�s Farm/ Ware Bottom Church	Bermuda Hundred	Lt. Col. J.H. Hudson	Walker�s Brigade, General Walker Wounded and Captured	Hoke's Division	Beauregard's Command
.	.	.	.	Col. F.W. McMaster	.	.
5/28/64	Stephen Elliott takes command of Brigade	.	Lt. Col. J.H. Hudson	Elliott's Brigade	Johnson�s Divsion	Beauregard�s Command
7/30/64	The Crater	.	Col. A.D. Smith	Elliott�s Brigade, General Stephen Elliott Wounded	Johnson�s Division	Beauregard's Command
.	.	.	.	Col.Wm. Wallace	.	.
8/64	Petersburg	.	Col. A.D. Smith	Wallace�s Brigade	Johnson�s Division	Beauregard's Command
.	.	.	Lt. Col. J.H. Hudson	.	.	.
.	.	.	Major C.D. Rowell/W	.	.	.
.	.	.	Major C.S. Land	.	.	.
9/20/64	Wm. H. Wallace promoted to General	.	Major C.S. Land	Wallace�s Brigade	Johnson�s Division	Beauregard�s Command
3/25/64	Fort Steedman	.	Major C.S. Land	Wallace�s Brigade	Johnson�s Division	Fourth or Anderson�s Corps
3/29/64	Battle of Lewis Farm	.	Major C.S. Land	Wallace�s Brigade	Johnson�s Division	Fourth or Anderson�s Corps
3/31/65	Gravelly Run	.	Major C.S. Land	Wallace�s Brigade	Johnson�s Division	Pickett�s Mobile Force
3/30-4/1-65	Five Forks	.	Major C.S. Land	Wallace's Brigade	Johnson's Division	Fourth or Anderson�s Corps
4/6/65	Sayler�s Creek	.	Major C.S. Land	Wallace's Brigade	Johnson�s Division	Fourth or Anderson�s Corps
04/09/65	Appomattox	.	Major C.S. Land	Wallace's Brigade	Johnson�s Division	Fourth or Anderson�s Corps