He was captain of Company C, 20th South Carolina Volunteer Infantry, made up of men mostly from Lextington County. This regiment served on the coast of South Carolina in Charleston. They were present for duty in Battery Wagner on Morris Island during the siege. The 20th South Carolina was commanded by Colonel L. M. Keitt who was from Saint Matthew, SC.
He was captain of Company C, 20th South Carolina Volunteer Infantry, made up of men mostly from Lextington County. This regiment served on the coast of South Carolina in Charleston. They were present for duty in Battery Wagner on Morris Island during the siege. The 20th South Carolina was commanded by Colonel L. M. Keitt who was from Saint Matthew, SC.
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Major Godfrey Leaphart
Born Jan.30, 1825
Died Dec.13, 1891
By occupation a planter
Elected Capt. Co. C. 20th Regt
10 Dec. 1861
Promoted to Major MCH 1865
Served as a member of State Legislature for Lexington County from 1876 to 1884 again from 1890 until his death
Officer of St. Andrews Church from 1868 until the end
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