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 51 - 59 of 59
| ID | Letter | Date | Author | Recipient | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11116 | Jefcoat83 | July 10, 1864 | John James Jefcoat | Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat | Petersburg, VA | SC |
| 11117 | Jefcoat84 | July 22, 1864 | John James Jefcoat | Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat | Petersburg, VA | SC |
| 11118 | Jefcoat85 | August 14, 1864 | John James Jefcoat | Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat | Fort Royal, VA | SC |
| 11119 | Jefcoat86 | October 24, 1864 | John James Jefcoat | Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat | New Market, VA | SC |
| 11120 | Jefcoat87 | November 30, 1864 | John James Jefcoat | Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat | Richmond County, VA | SC |
| 11121 | Jefcoat88 | December 8, 1864 | John James Jefcoat | Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat | Richmond County, VA | SC |
| 11122 | Jefcoat89 | December 15, 1864 | John James Jefcoat | Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat | VA | SC |
| 11124 | Jefcoat91 | January 24, 1865 | John James Jefcoat | Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat | SC | SC |
| 11125 | Jefcoat92 | January 30, 1865 | John James Jefcoat | Rachel Elizabeth Jefcoat | SC | 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 |
