William B. Langston, Private, Company K, 16th Georgia Infantry, enlisted July 15, 1861, admitted General Hospital, Petersburg, Va., April 28, 1862, Dysenteria A., returned to duty May 28, admitted Chimborazo Hospital, Richmond, Va. June 30, 1862, Debility, transferred to C. S. A. General Hospital, Danville, Virginia, July 5, Diarrhoea, died September 4/5* 1862, Chronic Diarrhoea, effects: 1 Blanket, 1 Coat, 2 Pr. Pants, 3 Shirts, Pr. drawers, Cap., hat, 1 Pr. Socks, Gloves, Testament, his widow, Martha J. Langston filed claim for the settlement of his accounts, February 27, 1863, received certificate of $139.83 dated October 23, 1863 [pay of 8 mos., 5 days, $89.83, clothing $50]

* She lists his death date as Sept. 4 as does one card in his file, all other cards indicate Sept. 5

M266: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Georgia

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1860 United States Federal Census about Wm B Sangston
Name: Wm B Sangston
[Wm B Langston]
Age in 1860: 36
Birth Year: abt 1824
Birthplace: Georgia
Home in 1860: District 9, Columbia, Georgia
Gender: Male
Post Office: Eubanks
Household Members:
Name Age
Wm B Sangston 36 Farmer
Martha J Sangston 26
Emma Sangston 6
Ida J Sangston 4