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Article from the Confederate Veteran mag., dated Feb., 1907, page 85.
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RALPH BENJAMIN SANDIFORD died in Oxford July 17, 1906. He was born on St. Helena Island, S.C., July 1, 1837. He entered the Confederate service with the Oglethrope Light Infantry of Savannah, which became Company B, 8th Ga. Volunteers and served in the army of Northern Virginia. This, it is said, was the first company in all the South that offered its services to President Davis for the war. It was mustered into service May 21, 1861 and surrendered at Appomattox, having taken part in 41 battles.
Comrade SANDIFORD received a severe flesh wound in his thigh Dec. 11, 1864. He refused to make known to the surgeon the full extent , and in a short time, with the aid of a crutch, he walked about 70 miles to rejoin his regiment. After the surrender, he walked to Savannah.
He was married April 23, 1877 at St. Mary's, Ga. to JENNIE G. BURNS. After the mother of his children died, he devoted himself entirely to the work of rearing them properly and he acted the part of both father and mother. He led a quiet Christian life, knew no town gossip, was very charitable in word and deed. He was always prompt in meeting his obligations. He left a small legacy to the colored woman who had served the family faithfully for some years.
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