John Ford Confederate Veteran S.C.
Article from the 'Confederate Veteran' magazine,
dated March, 1909, page 126.
At Plantersville, S.C, JOHN FORD died on March 6, 1908. He served as first sergeant of Company A { Capt. J.H.Reed }, 21st South Carolina Regiment , Haygood's Brigade, A.N.V.
Born January 8, 1846, JOHN FORD was only 15 years of age when the great struggle for constitutional government began; but that did not deter him from placing his young life at the disposal of South Carolina. His first service was on James and Morris Islands, near Charleston and in the sanguinary siege of Battery Wagner. His command was then transferred to Virginia, where he saw much service. He was wounded several times and very seriously on August 24, 1864, by a grapeshot, which shattered his right leg, necessitating amputation. In after years it was twice amputated to prolong his life, which suffering he bore with Christian fortitude.
He was married in 1878 to Miss Lizzie Lucas, daughter of Simon Lucas, of Florence, S.C. He was a rice planter, magistrate and postmaster in turn. [ PHOTO of John Ford}
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