Johnson, William S., ca. 1818-1880.

During Mexican American War, served as private, Company H, South Carolina Volunteers (Palmetto Regiment); wounded at the Battle of Churubusco (20 Aug. 1847); married Elizabeth Scott of Fairfield County, S.C. in 1851; worked as a house painter in Columbia, S.C., after his military service.

From the description of William S. Johnson papers, 1847 Jan. 24-1966 Oct.; (bulk, 1847 Jan. 24-7 Apr. 1848). (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 75300927