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Confederate Solider DAY, James Monroe |
County Died: Chaves Co., NM Cemetery: Unknown Deceased: DAY, James Monroe Birth: Jan. 7, 1838, Barry Co., MO Age: 66 Death: Apr. 25, 1904, Roswell, Chaves Co., NM Cause: Not Known Married: (1) Virginia Young (2) Louisa M. Edgar Married When & Where: (1) Mar. 24, 1868, TX (2) 1875, TX Father: Jesse L. Day, TN Mother: Sarah Logan, Rhea Co., TN Military Information: Company H, 6 Texas Cavalry, Private, Confederate Death Certificate Number: Unknown Resource: Military papers, The Handbook of TX Online Research Note: James Monroe "Doc" Day served with Company H, 6 Texas Cavalry commanded by Colonel Lawrence Sullivan Ross. The 6 Texas fought at Shiloh, Franklin, Lookout Mountain, and the Siege of Vicksburg. In the closing weeks of the war, James was returning to his unit from furlough when he stopped and visited with his brothers and and relatives serving with the 36 Texas Cavalry in LA. He went into action with the 36 Texas and was severely wounded in the arm. |
Confederate Solider history added by: Ira C. Nickle |
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