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Sgt. James H. Davis

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Sgt. James H. Davis

Birth
Miami County, Ohio, USA
Death
18 Apr 1898 (aged 63)
Keokuk County, Iowa, USA
Burial
Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa, USA Add to Map
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Block 11, Lander's Addition
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Obituary - "James H. Davis ,who resided on a farm 6 miles northwest of Sigourney, died Monday AM and the Funeral took place Tuesday forenoon. He was an old resident of this county. He was a soldier in the 33rd Iowa. The funeral services were conducted by a minister from Keswick. The Masonic Lodge and the G.A.R. Post of Sigourney met the funeral procession at the cemetery and conducted the exercises. Mr. Davis was a good and kindhearted man, respected by his neighbors. He had been in poor health for 2 or more years."

Civil War Veteran
Co B 33rd Iowa Infantry
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From military records:
Davis, James H.
Age 27.
Residence Sigourney,Ia
nativity Ohio.
Enlisted Aug. 13, 1862, as Corporal.
Mustered Sept. 1, 1862.
Taken prisoner Feb. 16, 1863, Yazoo Pass, Miss.
Eventually paroled(Probably via prisoner exchange)
Promoted Second Sergeant Dec. 1, 1864.
Mustered out July 17, 1865, New Orleans, La.
Obituary - "James H. Davis ,who resided on a farm 6 miles northwest of Sigourney, died Monday AM and the Funeral took place Tuesday forenoon. He was an old resident of this county. He was a soldier in the 33rd Iowa. The funeral services were conducted by a minister from Keswick. The Masonic Lodge and the G.A.R. Post of Sigourney met the funeral procession at the cemetery and conducted the exercises. Mr. Davis was a good and kindhearted man, respected by his neighbors. He had been in poor health for 2 or more years."

Civil War Veteran
Co B 33rd Iowa Infantry
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From military records:
Davis, James H.
Age 27.
Residence Sigourney,Ia
nativity Ohio.
Enlisted Aug. 13, 1862, as Corporal.
Mustered Sept. 1, 1862.
Taken prisoner Feb. 16, 1863, Yazoo Pass, Miss.
Eventually paroled(Probably via prisoner exchange)
Promoted Second Sergeant Dec. 1, 1864.
Mustered out July 17, 1865, New Orleans, La.

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