William B. Devlin, the 4th of four sons of Col. James J. and Margaret (née Wardlaw) Devlin, was born in Cedar Springs on March 2nd 1820. His parents were both from well-respected families living in the Abbeville, South Carolina area.
William's father was a veteran of the War of 1812 and a Colonel in the 4th Regiment South Carolina Militia. During the Seminole War (1835/42) along the Georgia-Florida border, Col. Devlin helped defend the new American settlements from Seminole attack. So, it was suitable that William should follow in his father's career and join the United States Army.
On December 12th 1846, Private William Devlin signed a will stating "being of sound mind memory & understanding but called out in service of my Country and on the Eve of starting to the Mexican War, I do make this last will & testment provided I never return to my native land..." leaving his estate "should I die or be killed..." divided among his sisters Martha Purdy, Caroline Mealy and Mary Devlin and their heirs. William appointed his older brother, John Lewis Devlin, Executor.
During the Battle of Mexico City, in fighting that lasted throughout the afternoon of September 13, American troops under General William Worth carried the fortified Garita San Cosme, while those of John Quitman's division captured the Garita de Belén. Americans killed or captured some 3,000 Mexican troops in this close, brutal, and deadly combat, while suffering 800 casualties of their own. In the early hours of September 14, U.S. Commander Gen. Winfield Scott received a delegation of Mexican politicians who surrendered the city unconditionally.
Private William B. Devlin was one of those killed at Garita de Belén on September 13th 1847; serving his country as many of his past & future ancestors would.
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KILLED IN ACTION
Prvt. Wm. B. Devlin; Sept. 13th; Garita de Belén
- published in The Abbeville Banner, Jan. 1848
William's father was a veteran of the War of 1812 and a Colonel in the 4th Regiment South Carolina Militia. During the Seminole War (1835/42) along the Georgia-Florida border, Col. Devlin helped defend the new American settlements from Seminole attack. So, it was suitable that William should follow in his father's career and join the United States Army.
On December 12th 1846, Private William Devlin signed a will stating "being of sound mind memory & understanding but called out in service of my Country and on the Eve of starting to the Mexican War, I do make this last will & testment provided I never return to my native land..." leaving his estate "should I die or be killed..." divided among his sisters Martha Purdy, Caroline Mealy and Mary Devlin and their heirs. William appointed his older brother, John Lewis Devlin, Executor.
During the Battle of Mexico City, in fighting that lasted throughout the afternoon of September 13, American troops under General William Worth carried the fortified Garita San Cosme, while those of John Quitman's division captured the Garita de Belén. Americans killed or captured some 3,000 Mexican troops in this close, brutal, and deadly combat, while suffering 800 casualties of their own. In the early hours of September 14, U.S. Commander Gen. Winfield Scott received a delegation of Mexican politicians who surrendered the city unconditionally.
Private William B. Devlin was one of those killed at Garita de Belén on September 13th 1847; serving his country as many of his past & future ancestors would.
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KILLED IN ACTION
Prvt. Wm. B. Devlin; Sept. 13th; Garita de Belén
- published in The Abbeville Banner, Jan. 1848
William B. Devlin, the 4th of four sons of Col. James J. and Margaret (née Wardlaw) Devlin, was born in Cedar Springs on March 2nd 1820. His parents were both from well-respected families living in the Abbeville, South Carolina area.
William's father was a veteran of the War of 1812 and a Colonel in the 4th Regiment South Carolina Militia. During the Seminole War (1835/42) along the Georgia-Florida border, Col. Devlin helped defend the new American settlements from Seminole attack. So, it was suitable that William should follow in his father's career and join the United States Army.
On December 12th 1846, Private William Devlin signed a will stating "being of sound mind memory & understanding but called out in service of my Country and on the Eve of starting to the Mexican War, I do make this last will & testment provided I never return to my native land..." leaving his estate "should I die or be killed..." divided among his sisters Martha Purdy, Caroline Mealy and Mary Devlin and their heirs. William appointed his older brother, John Lewis Devlin, Executor.
During the Battle of Mexico City, in fighting that lasted throughout the afternoon of September 13, American troops under General William Worth carried the fortified Garita San Cosme, while those of John Quitman's division captured the Garita de Belén. Americans killed or captured some 3,000 Mexican troops in this close, brutal, and deadly combat, while suffering 800 casualties of their own. In the early hours of September 14, U.S. Commander Gen. Winfield Scott received a delegation of Mexican politicians who surrendered the city unconditionally.
Private William B. Devlin was one of those killed at Garita de Belén on September 13th 1847; serving his country as many of his past & future ancestors would.
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KILLED IN ACTION
Prvt. Wm. B. Devlin; Sept. 13th; Garita de Belén
- published in The Abbeville Banner, Jan. 1848
William's father was a veteran of the War of 1812 and a Colonel in the 4th Regiment South Carolina Militia. During the Seminole War (1835/42) along the Georgia-Florida border, Col. Devlin helped defend the new American settlements from Seminole attack. So, it was suitable that William should follow in his father's career and join the United States Army.
On December 12th 1846, Private William Devlin signed a will stating "being of sound mind memory & understanding but called out in service of my Country and on the Eve of starting to the Mexican War, I do make this last will & testment provided I never return to my native land..." leaving his estate "should I die or be killed..." divided among his sisters Martha Purdy, Caroline Mealy and Mary Devlin and their heirs. William appointed his older brother, John Lewis Devlin, Executor.
During the Battle of Mexico City, in fighting that lasted throughout the afternoon of September 13, American troops under General William Worth carried the fortified Garita San Cosme, while those of John Quitman's division captured the Garita de Belén. Americans killed or captured some 3,000 Mexican troops in this close, brutal, and deadly combat, while suffering 800 casualties of their own. In the early hours of September 14, U.S. Commander Gen. Winfield Scott received a delegation of Mexican politicians who surrendered the city unconditionally.
Private William B. Devlin was one of those killed at Garita de Belén on September 13th 1847; serving his country as many of his past & future ancestors would.
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KILLED IN ACTION
Prvt. Wm. B. Devlin; Sept. 13th; Garita de Belén
- published in The Abbeville Banner, Jan. 1848
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