"B" is for Bratton, John [1831-1898]. Soldier, congressman. With secession, Bratton joined a local company. In 1June 1861, he resigned his commission, and enlisted as a private in the Sixth Regiment, South Carolina Volunteers. Rising quickly through the ranks, within a year he was a colonel and commander of the Sixth Regiment. Wounded and captured at the battle of Seven Pines, he was exchanged and rejoined his old regiment. In May 1864 he was promoted to brigadier general and commander of Bratton’s Brigade in the Army of Northern Virginia—a position he held until Appomattox. Returning home, Bratton was one of political Wade Hampton’s loyal political lieutenants and served as state comptroller general. He made several unsuccessful bids for the governorship—the last one being in 1890 when he lost to Ben Tillman. After his defeat John Bratton retired from political life.
"B" is for Bratton, John [1831-1898
