John James Jefcoat

First Name: John
Middle Name(s): James
Last Name: Jefcoat
Unit: 
Co. D, 20th South Carolina Infantry
Rank: 
Musician, Private, Sergeant
Residence (County): 
Orangeburg County, SC
Biography: 

John James Jefcoat (1832-1907) was farmer from Orangeburg District, South Carolina. He was married to Rachel (1840-1917). He enlisted as a musician in Co. D, 20th South Carolina Infantry on April 10, 1862. He later served as a private and was eventually promoted to sergeant. His four brothers also served in the Confederacy: Henry Wiley and J. J. A. (Joel) served with him in Co. D, 20th South Carolina Infantry, while Benjamin J. P. and Samuel W. served in Co. D, 7th South Carolina Cavalry. During the war, John and Rachel had two daughters Marcilla (b. 1860) and  Rosa (b. 1864).

Authored Letters

Displaying 1 - 25 of 59
IDsort descending Letter Date Author Recipient From To
10955 Jefcoat4 May 8, 1862 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC
10957 Jefcoat6 May 20, 1862 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11037 Jefcoat8 May 23, 1862 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11038 Jefcoat9 May 27, 1862 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11039 Jefcoat10 June 3, 1862 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11042 Jefcoat13 June 24, 1862 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11048 Jefcoat18 July 8, 1862 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11049 Jefcoat19 July 29, 1862 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11052 Jefcoat22 September 16, 1862 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11054 Jefcoat24 September 9, 1862 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11055 Jefcoat25 September 28, 1862 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11056 Jefcoat26 September 30, 1862 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11057 Jefcoat27 October 23, 1862 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11058 Jefcoat28 October 29, 1862 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11059 Jefcoat29 November 2, 1862 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11060 Jefcoat30 November 5, 1862 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11062 Jefcoat32 December 17, 1862 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11063 Jefcoat33 December 21, 1862 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11064 Jefcoat34 January 4, 1863 John James Jefcoat Frederick K. Livingston Jr. Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11069 Jefcoat38 March 1, 1863 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11070 Jefcoat39 March 10, 1863 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11072 Jefcoat41 April 1, 1863 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11073 Jefcoat42 April 6, 1863 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11074 Jefcoat43 April 12, 1863 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11075 Jefcoat44 May 24, 1863 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC

Received Letters

Displaying 26 - 29 of 29
IDsort descending Letter Date Author Recipient From To
11100 Jefcoat67 December 27, 1863 Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat John James Jefcoat Lexington County, SC SC
11101 Jefcoat68 December 29, 1863 Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat John James Jefcoat SC SC
11102 Jefcoat69 January 4, 1864 Wiley Johnson Jefcoat John James Jefcoat SC SC
11109 Jefcoat76 April 30, 1864 Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat John James Jefcoat Lexington County, SC Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC

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