Cothran, James Sproull b. August 8, 1830 d. December 5, 1897 US Congressman. Elected to represent South Carolina's 3rd District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1887 to 1891. Also served as a State Court Judge. Married to Emma C. Perrin Cothran on 7/17/1855. He was a member of the Confederate States of America (CSA). (Bio by: K) Upper Long Cane Cemetery, Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA
McGowan, Samuel b. October 9, 1819 d. August 9, 1897 Civil War Confederate Brigadier General. Born in Laurens District, South Carolina, McGowan attended the school of Thomas Lewis Lesly, and the South Carolina College of which he graduated in 1841. Venturing to Abbeville, he studied law under T.C. Perrin, and was admitted to the bar of South Carolina in 1842. His military service began in 1846, when the Mexican-American War interrupted his civil career and he enlisted in the Palmetto Regiment as a Private. Overcoming three injuries received ...[Read More] (Bio by: Susan Jarrard) Upper Long Cane Cemetery, Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA
b. August 8, 1830 d. December 5, 1897