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 26 - 50 of 59
ID Letter Date Author Recipient From To
11075 Jefcoat44 May 24, 1863 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11076 Jefcoat45 June 17, 1863 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11078 Jefcoat47 July 7, 1863 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11077 Jefcoat46 July 10, 1863 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11079 Jefcoat48 July 14, 1863 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11080 Jefcoat49 July 28, 1863 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11081 Jefcoat50 August 18, 1863 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11084 Jefcoat53 September 1, 1863 John James Jefcoat , Henry Wiley Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat SC Orangeburg County, SC
11089 Jefcoat58 November 3, 1863 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11091 Jefcoat60 November 17, 1863 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11092 Jefcoat61 November 24, 1863 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11093 Jefcoat62 November 25, 1863 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11094 Jefcoat63 December 1, 1863 John James Jefcoat , Henry Wiley Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11103 Jefcoat70 February 16, 1864 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11104 Jefcoat71 February 22, 1864 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11105 Jefcoat72 March 8, 1864 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11106 Jefcoat73 March 17, 1864 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11107 Jefcoat74 March 25, 1864 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11108 Jefcoat75 April 12, 1864 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, SC Orangeburg County, SC
11110 Jefcoat77 May 21, 1864 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Charleston County, SC SC
11111 Jefcoat78 May 25, 1864 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Florence, SC SC
11112 Jefcoat79 May 29, 1864 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Richmond County, VA SC
11113 Jefcoat80 June 12, 1864 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat VA SC
11114 Jefcoat81 June 22, 1864 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Petersburg, VA SC
11115 Jefcoat82 July 2, 1864 John James Jefcoat Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat Petersburg, VA SC

Received Letters

Displaying 26 - 29 of 29
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

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