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.
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killed at Antietam; a blacksmith from Roxbury
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