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
| ID | Letter | Date | Author | Recipient | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11123 | Jefcoat90 | John James Jefcoat | Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat | SC | SC | |
| 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 |
| 11054 | Jefcoat24 | September 9, 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 |
| 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 |
Received Letters
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| ID | 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 |
