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Re: Capt. Hansford D D Twiggs, 1st Georgia (Regula

Listed below is various data shown at the data base referenced as a source of this information. Certainly hope that this info will assist you in your research.

Hansford Dade Duncan Twiggs

Residence was not listed; a 23 year-old Lawyer.

Enlisted on 2/1/1861 as a 1st Lieutenant.

On 2/1/1861 he was commissioned into "D" Co. GA 1st Regulars Infantry
He was Surrendered on 4/26/1865 at Greensboro, NC

He was listed as:
* POW 9/17/1862 Sharpsburg, MD (Exchanged)
* Wounded 9/17/1862 Sharpsburg, MD
* Wounded 7/18/1863 Fort Wagner, SC
* Returned 8/15/1863 (place not stated) (Estimated day)

Promotions:
* Capt 2/6/1862
* Lt Col 3/1/1865 (Estimated date)

Intra Regimental Company Transfers:
* 6/4/1861 from company D to company G

Other Information:
born 3/25/1837 in Barnwell, SC
died 3/25/1917 in Savannah, GA
Buried: Augusta, GA

(Parents: George W. L. & Harriet Duncan Twiggs. Married
Lucie W. Wilkins in May, 1861. Posr wat lawyer
& Judge in Georgia)

After the War he lived in Augusta, GA & Savannah, GA

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:

- Roster of Confederate Soldiers of Georgia 1861-1865
- Confederate Veteran Magazine
(c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. @ www.civilwardata.com

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