Mathews' Company, South Carolina Heavy Artillery (Bonneau's)
Several Habersham County
men were recruited into this heavy artillery unit which is mainly listed under
SC even though some of these were living in Habersham County, GA. My interest is
due to the fact that my ancestor Solomon Nichols served in this company where he
became ill, was sent home on sick leave where he died in 1864 before he could
return to duty.
Matthews' Brigade was formed during the winter of 1862-1863. The company was attached to the Department of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida, and served in the Charleston area. From July 10 to September 6, 1863, it reported 8 casualties on Morris Island and had 46 men fit for duty. In January, 1865, the unit was assigned to J. B. Robertson's Brigade and in May included in the surrender. Captain J. Raven Mathews was in command.
A big thanks goes out to RaNelle Nichols Parker for submitting this information!
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