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Sgt Maj William Fordham McKewn

Birth : 18 Dec 1840 South Carolina, USA
Death : 14 Dec 1862 Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, Virginia, USA
Burial : Pioneer Graveyard, Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, USA
Coordinate : 33.4924550, -80.8680200
Description : CSA
Company E, Palmetto Sharp Shooters, South Carolina. (Jenkins' Regiment) (1 Palmetto Sharp Shooters.)

Son of William Talley and Julia Ann Fordham McKewn.

The photo of four cadets who fired on the Star of the West are, from left to right, John Rufus Mew, William Wayne Gregg, William Fordham McKewn and George Archibald McDowell. Only Mew survived.

Note: "National Archives records (his last name is spelled "McKeeon") shows he died on Dec. 14, 1862, from a wound suffered at Fredericksburg, possibly the previous day."

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Sgt Maj William Fordham McKewn's memorial?

    Sgt Maj William Fordham McKewn's memorial is located at: Pioneer Graveyard, Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, USA.

  • When did Sgt Maj William Fordham McKewn death?

    Sgt Maj William Fordham McKewn death on 14 Dec 1862 in Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, Virginia, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Sgt Maj William Fordham McKewn's memorial?

    Latitude: 33.4924550
    Longitude: -80.8680200

Family Members:

Parent

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William Talley McKewn

(unknow - 1870)

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Julia Ann Fordham McKewn

(unknow - 1891)

Siblings

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Pioneer Graveyard
Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.4924550, -80.8680200

2. Gethsemane Church of God Cemetery
Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.4892250, -80.8685070

3. Orangeburg Cemetery
Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.4895730, -80.8712000

4. Presbyterian Cemetery
Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.4921466, -80.8620733

5. First Baptist Cemetery
Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.4893990, -80.8630981

6. Sunnyside Cemetery
Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.4977989, -80.8672028

7. Church of the Redeemer Columbarium
Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.4920613, -80.8580053

8. Episcopal Cemetery
Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.4978010, -80.8564290

9. Salley Family Cemetery
Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.4812300, -80.8636700

10. Dickson Cemetery
Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.4933860, -80.8479670

11. Memorial Park Cemetery
Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.5091960, -80.8764980

12. Rickenbacker Old Burial Ground
Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.5111550, -80.8764080

13. Pilgrim Glorious Church Cemetery
Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.5047650, -80.8382100

14. Nazareth United Methodist Church Cemetery
Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.5277060, -80.8583830

15. Ridgewood Cemetery
Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.5278531, -80.8583097

16. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Orangeburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.5344009, -80.9021988

17. Olive Grove Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.5035960, -80.8062490

18. House of Prayer for All People Cemetery
Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.4956050, -80.9318490

19. Garden of Prayer Church Cemetery
Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.5106670, -80.8075880

20. Joyner Family Cemetery
Cordova, Orangeburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.4416290, -80.8954630

21. Felder Family Cemetery
Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.4374695, -80.8542862

22. North Orangeburg UMC Cemetery
Jamison, Orangeburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.5365680, -80.8233760

23. Belleville Memorial Gardens
Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.5278015, -80.8127975

24. Moses Temple Church Cemetery
Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, USA
Coordinate: 33.5405480, -80.9085170