Pugh Floyd served as Ensign 5th Regiment SC Militia with Capt. Johnston's & Capt. Lemuel Floyd's (Gasque's & Keith's), War of 1812. Muster cards & widow's pension posted at this memorial. He was given bounty land for his service in the War of 1812 in Horry, SC. In 1825 he is listed as owning 700 acres & 6 slaves.
Pugh Floyd, son of James Floyd & Elizabeth Lewis was born in 1791. He volunteered to serve in the War of 1812, serving as Ensign in Capt James Johnston's Company (his brother-in-law & husband of Celia Ann Floyd), then as Ensign in Capt. Lemuel Floyd's Company, Major Gasque's Rgt., & Keith's Rgt. SC Militia from 19 Oct. 1813 to Dec. 1814. He was honorably discharged at Cat Island, SC. Although Pugh had a son named Lemuel, this was probably his paternal uncle or perhaps brother. The record is not clear on this. Pugh married Jane Graham Sept. 22, 1813, who preceded him in death about 1865. He then married Charity Pittman (no children) & after her death Pugh Floyd married the widow Sarah Hewitt Page on Jan. 30, 1870 (widow of Bennett Page). Pugh died in 1876, age 85. His widow Sarah P. Floyd, was a pensioner. She described him (in his pension file) as "a man low in stature, blue eyes, dark hair & light complexion."
Obituary from HORRY WEEKLY NEWS Oct. 28, 1876
Pugh Floyd
In this county on the 17th inst., Mr. Pugh Floyd, aged 85 years, 7 months & 15 days old.
The deceased was a faithful soldier for his country in The War of 1812 & for many years has been a faithful soldier under the banner of the Cross. A consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church: generous: open hearted & kind to his neighbors. His house was never closed against the stranger. A good man in a ripe old age has gone to his reward.
Spouse(s):
Jane Graham (married Sept. 22, 1813)
Charity Pittman
Sarah Hewitt Page (widow of Bennett Page) Married 1870
Children: (with Jane Graham):
Elizabeth Floyd b. June 8, 1814
+William Floyd, Jan. 22, 1816-d. after 1880
Sarah Jane Floyd Sept. 26, 1817
Prudence Floyd, March 28, 1821-
Hugh James Floyd 1821-1867 (Zion Cem.)
Celia C. Floyd Floyd Johnson Jolly Watts 1823-1900 (Zion Cem.)
Patience Floyd, Oct. 9, 1824-
Ellen T. Floyd, April 19, 1826-
+Robert Pugh Floyd 1827-(m. Sarah Ann b. 1828)
+Lemuel Floyd 1830- (CSA Vet)
+Kenneth M. Floyd 1834-1900 (+CSA Vet. Zion Cem.)
Hariett T. Floyd, Feb. 11, 1835- (m. Everett Strickland)
Eliza Caroline Floyd, July 31, 1833 (m. Thos. J. Johnson)
Martha Floyd, Aug. 2, 1836- (m. Arnold G. Strickland)
+Ichobud P. Floyd, March 28, 1838-1902 (CSA Vet. Zion Cem.)
+ Confederate Soldier
Brothers & sisters:
Celia Ann Floyd Johns(t)on b. about 1795
Lemuel Floyd b. about 1798
James "Jimpsy" R. Floyd 1800-1885
+Pugh had 5 sons that served in the War Between The States (1861-1865). His children were with wife Jane Graham.
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Pugh Floyd served as Ensign 5th Regiment SC Militia with Capt. Johnston's & Capt. Lemuel Floyd's (Gasque's & Keith's), War of 1812. Muster cards & widow's pension posted at this memorial. He was given bounty land for his service in the War of 1812 in Horry, SC. In 1825 he is listed as owning 700 acres & 6 slaves.
Pugh Floyd, son of James Floyd & Elizabeth Lewis was born in 1791. He volunteered to serve in the War of 1812, serving as Ensign in Capt James Johnston's Company (his brother-in-law & husband of Celia Ann Floyd), then as Ensign in Capt. Lemuel Floyd's Company, Major Gasque's Rgt., & Keith's Rgt. SC Militia from 19 Oct. 1813 to Dec. 1814. He was honorably discharged at Cat Island, SC. Although Pugh had a son named Lemuel, this was probably his paternal uncle or perhaps brother. The record is not clear on this. Pugh married Jane Graham Sept. 22, 1813, who preceded him in death about 1865. He then married Charity Pittman (no children) & after her death Pugh Floyd married the widow Sarah Hewitt Page on Jan. 30, 1870 (widow of Bennett Page). Pugh died in 1876, age 85. His widow Sarah P. Floyd, was a pensioner. She described him (in his pension file) as "a man low in stature, blue eyes, dark hair & light complexion."
Obituary from HORRY WEEKLY NEWS Oct. 28, 1876
Pugh Floyd
In this county on the 17th inst., Mr. Pugh Floyd, aged 85 years, 7 months & 15 days old.
The deceased was a faithful soldier for his country in The War of 1812 & for many years has been a faithful soldier under the banner of the Cross. A consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church: generous: open hearted & kind to his neighbors. His house was never closed against the stranger. A good man in a ripe old age has gone to his reward.
Spouse(s):
Jane Graham (married Sept. 22, 1813)
Charity Pittman
Sarah Hewitt Page (widow of Bennett Page) Married 1870
Children: (with Jane Graham):
Elizabeth Floyd b. June 8, 1814
+William Floyd, Jan. 22, 1816-d. after 1880
Sarah Jane Floyd Sept. 26, 1817
Prudence Floyd, March 28, 1821-
Hugh James Floyd 1821-1867 (Zion Cem.)
Celia C. Floyd Floyd Johnson Jolly Watts 1823-1900 (Zion Cem.)
Patience Floyd, Oct. 9, 1824-
Ellen T. Floyd, April 19, 1826-
+Robert Pugh Floyd 1827-(m. Sarah Ann b. 1828)
+Lemuel Floyd 1830- (CSA Vet)
+Kenneth M. Floyd 1834-1900 (+CSA Vet. Zion Cem.)
Hariett T. Floyd, Feb. 11, 1835- (m. Everett Strickland)
Eliza Caroline Floyd, July 31, 1833 (m. Thos. J. Johnson)
Martha Floyd, Aug. 2, 1836- (m. Arnold G. Strickland)
+Ichobud P. Floyd, March 28, 1838-1902 (CSA Vet. Zion Cem.)
+ Confederate Soldier
Brothers & sisters:
Celia Ann Floyd Johns(t)on b. about 1795
Lemuel Floyd b. about 1798
James "Jimpsy" R. Floyd 1800-1885
+Pugh had 5 sons that served in the War Between The States (1861-1865). His children were with wife Jane Graham.
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Inscription
VA stone placed about 2010.
Family Members
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William A. Floyd
1817–1876
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Hugh James Floyd Sr
1821–1867
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Celia C. Floyd Watts
1823–1900
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Martha Ann Floyd Christopher
1825–1878
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Robert Pugh Floyd
1827 – unknown
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Lemuel Floyd
1829–1899
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Pvt Kenneth M. Floyd
1831–1900
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Harriett Louisa Floyd Strickland
1835–1910
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Sarah Ann Floyd Strickland
1836–1859
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Pvt Ichobud Pinckney "Pink" Floyd
1838–1902
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