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Pvt James Rust

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Pvt James Rust

Birth
Death
17 Sep 1862
Burial
Jamaica Plain, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Memorial ID
18959580 View Source

From the Norfolk County (Mass.) Journal, Sept. 27, 1862:
The Killed in Capt. King's Company
[For the following biographies of the martyred dead of the 35th regiment, from this city (with one exception), we are indebted to Franklin Williams, Esq. Mr. Williams contributed a touching article of farewell to Capt. King's company, when it left our city, which our readers will doubtless call to mind.]
James Rust was a native of Glasgow, Scotland. He, too, was a pianoforte maker. Following the example of his friend [Charles T.] Wenborn, he desired to enlist. Like an obedient son, he consulted his father, who, coming to the recruiting room said , "I am too old, but here is my son - take him." They did, and the young man went on his way rejoicing. Companions in the shop, together they fight for their country, and give their youthful lives for its defense. He was 18 years old, and single.

From the Norfolk County (Mass.) Journal, Sept. 27, 1862:
The Killed in Capt. King's Company
[For the following biographies of the martyred dead of the 35th regiment, from this city (with one exception), we are indebted to Franklin Williams, Esq. Mr. Williams contributed a touching article of farewell to Capt. King's company, when it left our city, which our readers will doubtless call to mind.]
James Rust was a native of Glasgow, Scotland. He, too, was a pianoforte maker. Following the example of his friend [Charles T.] Wenborn, he desired to enlist. Like an obedient son, he consulted his father, who, coming to the recruiting room said , "I am too old, but here is my son - take him." They did, and the young man went on his way rejoicing. Companions in the shop, together they fight for their country, and give their youthful lives for its defense. He was 18 years old, and single.


Inscription

35th Mass. Vol.

Gravesite Details

killed at Antietam; a blacksmith from Roxbury

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  • Created by: Jen Snoots
  • Added: 16 Apr 2007
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID: 18959580
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18959580/james-rust: accessed ), memorial page for Pvt James Rust (unknown–17 Sep 1862), Find a Grave Memorial ID 18959580, citing Forest Hills Cemetery and Crematory, Jamaica Plain, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by Jen Snoots (contributor 4661415).