Stephen Franklin Sowell

s/o Capt John Nelson Sowell & Elizabeth Clyburn. Married Queen Elizabeth Horton in 1863; 2 known sons: Lewis Sowell, b 1865 and John Michael Sowell,1867-1961.

Military: CSA - 1st Regiment SC Infantry (Butler's) (1st Regulars), Co A; Rank in: Sargeant, Rank out: First Sargeant

(from Find-a-Grave contributor 'Catoe4 (#47413036)' :

 "S.F. Sowell enlisted into the Lancaster Invincibles, Co. H, 2nd SC Infantry on April 28, 1861 by Capt. Amos McManus in Lancaster, SC.  He stated he was 17 years of age.  He was later discharged on Feb. 28, 1862 for being under age.  Stated he was born in Kershaw, SC and was 16 years of age, 5' 8" tall, dark complexion, black eyes, black hair and was a farmer."

Death: Family lore - ambushed and killed by a neighbor on what is now the Lockhart Rd - about half-mile from Buffalo/Kershaw Co SC) ; burial location unknown* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Apr 23 2020, 4:35:04 UTC