Kershaw, Joseph Brevard, 1822-1894

Army officer and jurist; son of Col. John Kershaw (1765-1829) and Harrietta Du Bose Kershaw; grandson of Joseph Kershaw (ca. 1727-1791); husband of Lucretia Douglas; commanded Palmetto Regt., 1843, in Mexican War; member of: S.C. legislature, 1852-1856, and S.C. Secession Convention, 1860; promoted to Major General, Confederate Army, by 1864; president of S.C. Senate, 1865.

From the description of Joseph Brevard Kershaw papers, 1766-1931 (bulk, 1766-1888). (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 75961074

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