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PVT William J. Cauthorn

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PVT William J. Cauthorn Veteran

Birth
Death
26 Feb 1865 (aged 34–35)
Elmira, Chemung County, New York, USA
Burial
Elmira, Chemung County, New York, USA Add to Map
Plot
CSA, 0, 2279
Memorial ID
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Died in prison
Co I 15th SCVI

The following courtesy of Sam Carnley(April 11, 2018)

William Jefferson Cawthon was born about 1832, probably in Alabama. He was a private in the 15th Confederate Calvary and while on leave at his home on Shoals River, Walton County, Florida, he was taken prisoner by Union troops under Brig. Gen. Alexander Asboth on 22 September 1864. Sent to Elmira Prison in New York, he came down with febris typhoid and died on 26 Feb. 1865. According to his Civil War service record, he was interred in grave no. 2279.

Military records found un PVT William J Cawhorn, 15th Confederate Cavalry, CSA.
Died in prison
Co I 15th SCVI

The following courtesy of Sam Carnley(April 11, 2018)

William Jefferson Cawthon was born about 1832, probably in Alabama. He was a private in the 15th Confederate Calvary and while on leave at his home on Shoals River, Walton County, Florida, he was taken prisoner by Union troops under Brig. Gen. Alexander Asboth on 22 September 1864. Sent to Elmira Prison in New York, he came down with febris typhoid and died on 26 Feb. 1865. According to his Civil War service record, he was interred in grave no. 2279.

Military records found un PVT William J Cawhorn, 15th Confederate Cavalry, CSA.

Inscription

CoI, 15 SC REG, CSA



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