War of 1812 Project; Gaffney's Co, S. C. Militia

Question

Could someone from the War of 1812 Project, please take a look at the profile for Isaiah Hembree. He served in Capt. M Gaffney's Co., South Carolina Militia.

I could not figure out which regiment category applied.

Thank you.

Answer 1

The record indicates he served under Captain Micheal Gaffney. He commanded the Second Battalion, 10th Regiment, Third Brigade, First Division. I couldn't find much details on this unit, but the national archives also indicate he served in the 1st South Carolina (Mean's) Regiment.

[[Category: 1st Regiment (Mean's) South Carolina Militia, War of 1812]]

* Newspaper Clipping, The Gaffney Ledger, Gaffney, South Carolina, 11 Sep 1954, Sat. - Page 9. "[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-gaffney-ledger/137114426/ Capt. Gaffney Led Company in 1812 War]." Accessed 20 Dec 2023.

* Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, Winthrop University, "Michael Gaffney Biography 1775-1854 - Accession 132 - M59 (74)". Finding Aid 163.

"[https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/163 Michael Gaffney Biography 1775-1854 - Accession 132 - M59 (74)]." Accessed 20 Dec 2023.

* National Archives, Gaffney, Michael - State: South Carolina - Regiment: 1 (Means') South Carolina Militia, NAID 71891943, "[https://catalog.archives.gov/id/71891943 Captain Gaffney's Regiment]." Accessed 20 Dec 2023.