Lieutenant Colonel, 42nd Indiana Infantry
The Following Biography was submitted by FAG Contributor: Kerry Szymanski (49782268)
James Maynard Shanklin in early life disclosed marked mental acumen. The law was his profession, and at the time Fort Sumter was fired upon he was prosecuting attorney of the circuit court.
When the news of the bombardment reached Evansville, it aroused the people and temporarily suspended business. The patriotic young prosecutor, pale and excited, in his tragic style, addressed the grand jury in these words:
"There is no more business for the grand jury today, and with the consent of the court, Judge Parrett, I feel it my duty to request that the grand jury and the court adjourn. At this moment matters of grave importance await every patriot. Fort Sumter has been fired upon, the flag dishonored, and all loyal eyes and hearts are turned in that direction. I, for one. shall enter the conflict in defense of my country's flag."
His army record is a brilliant one. As lieutenant-colonel of the 42d Indiana volunteer infantry, he took part in the battles of Wartrace, Perryville, and Stone River. He was wounded at Perryville, an exploding shell tearing away part of the scalp. The wound was dressed, he returned to the fight. He commanded his regiment at Stone River and was captured while leading a forlorn hope on the last day of the battle.
After confinement in prison at Atlanta and Libby — five months in the latter place and two in the former — he was exchanged. After he returns home from the war, he died suddenly of acute laryngitis. He left a widow and son but two years old, who is now a member of the firm of Shanklin & King, brokers, and real estate agents.
Source:
Biographies from: History of Vanderburgh County Illustrated, 1889
The Following Biography was submitted by FAG Contributor: Kerry Szymanski (49782268)
James Maynard Shanklin in early life disclosed marked mental acumen. The law was his profession, and at the time Fort Sumter was fired upon he was prosecuting attorney of the circuit court.
When the news of the bombardment reached Evansville, it aroused the people and temporarily suspended business. The patriotic young prosecutor, pale and excited, in his tragic style, addressed the grand jury in these words:
"There is no more business for the grand jury today, and with the consent of the court, Judge Parrett, I feel it my duty to request that the grand jury and the court adjourn. At this moment matters of grave importance await every patriot. Fort Sumter has been fired upon, the flag dishonored, and all loyal eyes and hearts are turned in that direction. I, for one. shall enter the conflict in defense of my country's flag."
His army record is a brilliant one. As lieutenant-colonel of the 42d Indiana volunteer infantry, he took part in the battles of Wartrace, Perryville, and Stone River. He was wounded at Perryville, an exploding shell tearing away part of the scalp. The wound was dressed, he returned to the fight. He commanded his regiment at Stone River and was captured while leading a forlorn hope on the last day of the battle.
After confinement in prison at Atlanta and Libby — five months in the latter place and two in the former — he was exchanged. After he returns home from the war, he died suddenly of acute laryngitis. He left a widow and son but two years old, who is now a member of the firm of Shanklin & King, brokers, and real estate agents.
Source:
Biographies from: History of Vanderburgh County Illustrated, 1889
Lieutenant Colonel, 42nd Indiana Infantry
The Following Biography was submitted by FAG Contributor: Kerry Szymanski (49782268)
James Maynard Shanklin in early life disclosed marked mental acumen. The law was his profession, and at the time Fort Sumter was fired upon he was prosecuting attorney of the circuit court.
When the news of the bombardment reached Evansville, it aroused the people and temporarily suspended business. The patriotic young prosecutor, pale and excited, in his tragic style, addressed the grand jury in these words:
"There is no more business for the grand jury today, and with the consent of the court, Judge Parrett, I feel it my duty to request that the grand jury and the court adjourn. At this moment matters of grave importance await every patriot. Fort Sumter has been fired upon, the flag dishonored, and all loyal eyes and hearts are turned in that direction. I, for one. shall enter the conflict in defense of my country's flag."
His army record is a brilliant one. As lieutenant-colonel of the 42d Indiana volunteer infantry, he took part in the battles of Wartrace, Perryville, and Stone River. He was wounded at Perryville, an exploding shell tearing away part of the scalp. The wound was dressed, he returned to the fight. He commanded his regiment at Stone River and was captured while leading a forlorn hope on the last day of the battle.
After confinement in prison at Atlanta and Libby — five months in the latter place and two in the former — he was exchanged. After he returns home from the war, he died suddenly of acute laryngitis. He left a widow and son but two years old, who is now a member of the firm of Shanklin & King, brokers, and real estate agents.
Source:
Biographies from: History of Vanderburgh County Illustrated, 1889
The Following Biography was submitted by FAG Contributor: Kerry Szymanski (49782268)
James Maynard Shanklin in early life disclosed marked mental acumen. The law was his profession, and at the time Fort Sumter was fired upon he was prosecuting attorney of the circuit court.
When the news of the bombardment reached Evansville, it aroused the people and temporarily suspended business. The patriotic young prosecutor, pale and excited, in his tragic style, addressed the grand jury in these words:
"There is no more business for the grand jury today, and with the consent of the court, Judge Parrett, I feel it my duty to request that the grand jury and the court adjourn. At this moment matters of grave importance await every patriot. Fort Sumter has been fired upon, the flag dishonored, and all loyal eyes and hearts are turned in that direction. I, for one. shall enter the conflict in defense of my country's flag."
His army record is a brilliant one. As lieutenant-colonel of the 42d Indiana volunteer infantry, he took part in the battles of Wartrace, Perryville, and Stone River. He was wounded at Perryville, an exploding shell tearing away part of the scalp. The wound was dressed, he returned to the fight. He commanded his regiment at Stone River and was captured while leading a forlorn hope on the last day of the battle.
After confinement in prison at Atlanta and Libby — five months in the latter place and two in the former — he was exchanged. After he returns home from the war, he died suddenly of acute laryngitis. He left a widow and son but two years old, who is now a member of the firm of Shanklin & King, brokers, and real estate agents.
Source:
Biographies from: History of Vanderburgh County Illustrated, 1889
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