During the Civil War, he served as a Private in the 63rd Regiment of Ohio Infantry. He became ill while in service; it affected his health for the rest of his life. In later years, he became a Minister of the Gospel. Also, he married a second time, to Lucinda "Lue" Balden.
According to members of the family, James Conley was buried at Conley Cemetery, located 1 1/2 miles north of Reader in Wetzel County, West Virginia. The cemetery is located about 200 feet back from Route 20 and, as of 1998, was badly overgrown.
During the Civil War, he served as a Private in the 63rd Regiment of Ohio Infantry. He became ill while in service; it affected his health for the rest of his life. In later years, he became a Minister of the Gospel. Also, he married a second time, to Lucinda "Lue" Balden.
According to members of the family, James Conley was buried at Conley Cemetery, located 1 1/2 miles north of Reader in Wetzel County, West Virginia. The cemetery is located about 200 feet back from Route 20 and, as of 1998, was badly overgrown.
Gravesite Details
According to members of the family, James Conley was buried at Conley Cemetery, located 1 1/2 miles north of Reader in Wetzel County, West Virginia. The cemetery is located about 200 feet back from Route 20 and, as of 1998, was badly overgrown.