Compiled by Carl Wayne Gray
Name | Smith, James B. 'Jimmie' | |
Birth | 25 Nov 1839 [1] | |
Gender | Male | |
Reference Number | SMIT.J030 | |
_FGRAVE | 24104017 | |
Funeral | Clay City Methodist Church, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois [2] | |
Military Service | American Civil War, Brigadier General, Union Army [2, 3] | |
United States of America Flag, 35 Stars (1863-1865) This flag was flown by the Federal States during the United States Civil War. The flag of the United States of America from 1861 to 1863, with 34 stars for all the 34 states. In 1863 a 35th star was added to represent the new state of West Virginia (the loyal northwestern counties of Virginia), and in 1864 a 36th star for Nevada (previously… |
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Brigadier General (abbreviated as BG) (pay grade O-7), United States Army and United States Air Force |
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American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865) |
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James B. 'Jimmie' Smith (1839-1926) |
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Death | 16 Dec 1926 | Clay City, Clay County, Illinois [1, 2] |
Cause: Stroke | ||
Burial | Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois [1] | |
Headstone, Smith, James B. Displayed with permission of Lady in Black |
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Person ID | I18603 | Carl Wayne Gray Research |
Last Modified | 1 Sep 2024 |
Father | Smith, Francis Preston, b. 1819, Kentucky d. 10 Apr 1867, Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois (Age 48 years) | |
Mother | Troutman, Harriet, b. 2 Sep 1819, Henry County, Kentucky d. 25 Feb 1906, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois (Age 86 years) | |
Marriage | 5 Jan 1836 | Bartholomew County, Indiana |
Age at Marriage | He was ~ 17 years and 1 month - She was 16 years and 4 months. | |
Family ID | F8384 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Family | Myers, Sarah J., b. 1851, Michigan d. 18 Aug 1933 (Age 82 years) | |
Family ID | F8382 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Last Modified | 31 Jan 2023 |
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