Cpt. William Robert Gignilliat, Jr., CSA

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Son of William Robert GIGNILLIAT Sr.(1814-1882), and Helen Mary HART (1821-1862).

Husband of, Harriet "Hattie" Walker HEYWARD, 13 Oct 1839 - 05 Feb 1879.

At the oubreak of the "Civil War", in connection with his lifelong friend, Capt. John M. Guerard, He organized the Company known as Guerard's Battery. He was first Lieutenant, but often was in active personal command, Capt. John M. Guerard being detailed to staff duty and other important service from time to time. At the battles of Olustee, Florida, and Honey Hill, South Carolina, under his command the battery rendered conspicuous service and took its full part throughout the campaign in the Carolinas and Virginia. A short time prior to the surrender, Lieutenant Gignilliat was promoted to the rank of Captain and served on the staff of Gen. J. Lamb Buist.

Father of William L. Gignilliat, born at Savannah, Georgia, April 21, 1861, Thomas Heyward Gignilliat, born at Aiken, South Carolina, February 10, 1863, and died July 5, 1911, Helen Mary Hart Gignilliat, born at Aiken, South Carolina, June 23, 1865, Arthur Mathewson Gignilliat, born at Walthourville, Liberty County, Georgia, March 26, 1868, and died at Hampton County, South Carolina, December 11, 1890, Robert Deas Gignilliat, born in McIntosh County, Georgia, February 25, 1873, Gen.Leigh Robinson Gignilliat, born in Savannah, GA. July 4,1875 and Ravenel Gignilliat, the youngest son, born Jan.9,1879, in McIntosh County, Georgia, January 9, 1879.