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Pvt Wesley J Sturkie

Birth	:	1836 South Carolina, USA
Death	:	20 Jul 1863 Folly Beach, Charleston County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Fletcher Chapel Cemetery, Fairfield County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.9233017, -82.5911026
Description	:	Wesley served 20th Regiment, South Carolina Infantry, Company H. His brothers, PVT Calvin Richard Sturkie and PVT Daniel Artemus Sturkie, served along side of Wesley in Company H. 20th Infantry Regiment was orgaanized at Orangeburg, South Carolina, during the winter of 1861-1862. Many of the men were recuirted in Sumter, Orangeburg, and Calhoun counties. For some time the unit served in the Charleston area attached to the Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. In the spring of 1864 it moved to Virginia and was assigned to General Kershaw's, Kennedy's, and Conner's Brigade. The 20th participated in the Battle of... Read More	Wesley served 20th Regiment, South Carolina Infantry, Company H. His brothers, PVT Calvin Richard Sturkie and PVT Daniel Artemus Sturkie, served along side of Wesley in Company H. 20th Infantry Regiment was orgaanized at Orangeburg, South Carolina, during the winter of 1861-1862. Many of the men were recuirted in Sumter, Orangeburg, and Calhoun counties. For some time the unit served in the Charleston area attached to the Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. In the spring of 1864 it moved to Virginia and was assigned to General Kershaw's, Kennedy's, and Conner's Brigade. The 20th participated in the Battle of Cold Harbor, saw action in the Shenandoah Valley with Early, and ended the war in North Carolina. On Morris Island from July 10 to September 6, 1863, it lost 9 killed and 24 wounded. During this time on August 29, the regiment reported 24 officers and 283 men present for duty. At the Battle of Bentonville it sustained 7 casualties and on March 23, 1865, totalled 243 effectives. They surrendered on April 26. The field officers were Colonels Stephen M. Boykin and Laurence M. Keitt, Lieutenant Colonels Olin M. Dantzler and Paul A. McMichael. And Majors Mimms and John M. Partlow

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Where is Pvt Wesley J Sturkie's memorial?
Pvt Wesley J Sturkie's memorial is located at: Fletcher Chapel Cemetery, Fairfield County, USA.
When did Pvt Wesley J Sturkie death?
Pvt Wesley J Sturkie death on 20 Jul 1863 in Folly Beach, Charleston County, South Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 39.9233017
Longitude: -82.5911026

Family Members:

Parent

Rev Richard Benjamin Sturkie

(1809 - 1882)

Jerusha Jeffcoat Sturkie

(1812 - 1895)

Siblings

Pvt Zedekiah Andrew Washington Sturkie

(1839 - 1923)

Joseph Franklin Sturkie

(1851 - 1928)

Paul S. Cephus Sturkie

(1853 - 1879)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Fairfield County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9233017, -82.5911026

2. Refugee Baptist Smith Cemetery
Liberty Township, Fairfield County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9150009, -82.6010971

3. Smith Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9029220, -82.5947430

4. Parrish Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.8994480, -82.5631570

5. Kirkersville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9564018, -82.5907974

6. Jackson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9589650, -82.6002110

7. Alt-Turril Cemetery
Baltimore, Fairfield County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8846230, -82.6105460

8. Saint Jacobs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9400300, -82.6441400

9. Millersport Cemetery
Millersport, Fairfield County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8959600, -82.5374600

10. Pike Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9584400, -82.6389300

11. York Street Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9696999, -82.6235962

12. Warner Cemetery
Baltimore, Fairfield County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8678017, -82.5847015

13. Union Evangelical Cemetery
Baltimore, Fairfield County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8824921, -82.6423569

14. Murphy Cemetery
Millersport, Fairfield County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8928140, -82.5277520

15. Miller Family Plot
Millersport, Fairfield County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8820510, -82.5381560

16. Saint Michaels Cemetery
Baltimore, Fairfield County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8731195, -82.6326648

17. Kumler Cemetery
Baltimore, Fairfield County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8638000, -82.5889060

18. Luray Cemetery
Licking County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9657300, -82.5328000

19. Shouley - Showley Cemetery
Baltimore, Fairfield County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8663360, -82.6219940

20. Miller Farm Cemetery
Walnut Township, Fairfield County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8622828, -82.5786880

21. Mount Olive-Refugee-Union Cemetery
Baltimore, Fairfield County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8926490, -82.6681070

22. Mount Zion United Church of Christ Cemetery
Baltimore, Fairfield County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9221700, -82.6792750

23. Showley Weist Liberty Cemetery
Baltimore, Fairfield County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8577995, -82.6175003

24. Bollinger Family Cemetery
Millersport, Fairfield County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8821450, -82.5174520