William J. Magill of South Carolina & Georgia
This is not NW Okie's Magill, but Glen Baldwin, of Wilmington, DE 19880-0025 - EMAIL: glen.s.baldwin@usa.dupont.com, is inquiring, "If you have any information on a William J. Magill, a gentleman I am researching for a history project. I have this information on his history and am looking for a family connection who may have a picture of him.
"William J. Magill, a member of the first class to graduate from the Citadel, the South Carolina Military Academy, graduated in 1846 and served with distinction as a lieutenant in the 3d U.S. Dragoons under General Zachary Taylor in the Mexican War.
"Magill later served as Commandant and professor of mathematics at Georgia Military Institute, and during the Civil War served in the First Georgia Regiment rising quickly to the rank of Colonel before being seriously wounded at the battle of Sharpsburg. --
Thomas, pp 472-473."
"Any information on W. J. Magill and a family connection would be greatly appreciated."
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