From a Historical Record of the City of Savannah --
The Emmett Rifles were organized in August, 1861 under the following officers: Captain A. Bonaud (afterward organized a battalion, of which he became major), Lieutenants William E. Long (afterward promoted to captain, A. Q. M.), W. S. Rockwell and George Dickerson. At the reorganization in 1862 George A. Nicoll was elected captain. Lieutenant Rockwell retained his position and Edgar M. McDonnell was elected lieutenant. The company served along the coast and participated in the numerous engagements at Fort McAllister and was there captured.http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ga/county/chatham/history/1868-8.htm
George A. Nicoll, age 28, resident of Savannah, clerk of U.S. District Court. His father John C. Nicoll was judge of this court.
Edgar M. McDonnell, age 48, resident of White Marsh Island, planter. Gives birthplace as West Florida.