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Harrell, James M.

Harrell, James M.

Male 1840 - 1862  (22 years)


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  • Name Harrell, James M. 
    Birth 1840  Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Reference Number HARR.J028 
    _FGRAVE 23418630 
    Military Service American Civil War, Private, Company C, 20th Illinois Infantry  [1, 2
    • James M. Harrell, Son of George & Susanna Harrell, enlisted in Co. C 20th Illinois Infantry June 13, 1861, wounded at Ft. Donalson, February 15, 1862, sent home on medical leave, arrived March 15, 1862 and died April 9, 1862.

      ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT

      Name HARRELL, JAMES M
      Rank PVT Company C Unit 20 IL US INF

      Personal Characteristics
      Residence BLOOMINGTON, MCLEAN CO, IL Age 21 Height 5' 8 Hair BROWN
      Eyes BLUE Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER
      Nativity ABINGDON, VA

      Service Record
      Joined When JUN 13, 1861 Joined Where JOLIET, IL
      Joined By Whom CPT PULLEN Period 3 YRS
      Muster In JUN 13, 1861 Muster In Where JOLIET, IL
      Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out N/A
      Muster Out Where N/A Muster Out By Whom N/A
      Remarks DIED APR 8, 1862 OF WOUNDS RECD IN ACTION AT FORT DONELSON TENN FEB 15, 1862
    Civil War Veterans Buried in Clay County, Illinois_0019
    Civil War Veterans Buried in Clay County, Illinois_0019

    Compiled by Les Higgason

    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 the…
    20th Illinois Infantry Regiment
    20th Illinois Infantry Regiment
    American Civil War

    (April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865)


    Clay County Civil War Veterans
    Clay County Civil War Veterans


    A Virtual Cemetery Created By Ewood Sexton

    Death 8 Apr 1862  McLean County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Burial Oskaloosa Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Headstone, Harrell, James M.
    Headstone, Harrell, James M.
    Person ID I55591  Carl Wayne Gray Research
    Last Modified 25 Aug 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 8 Apr 1862 - McLean County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Oskaloosa Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Clay County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • James M. Harrell, Son of George & Susanna Harrell, enlisted in Co. C 20th Illinois Infantry June 13, 1861, wounded at Ft. Donalson, February 15, 1862, sent home on medical leave, arrived March 15, 1862 and died April 9, 1862.

      ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT

      Name HARRELL, JAMES M
      Rank PVT Company C Unit 20 IL US INF

      Personal Characteristics
      Residence BLOOMINGTON, MCLEAN CO, IL Age 21 Height 5' 8 Hair BROWN
      Eyes BLUE Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER
      Nativity ABINGDON, VA

      Service Record
      Joined When JUN 13, 1861 Joined Where JOLIET, IL
      Joined By Whom CPT PULLEN Period 3 YRS
      Muster In JUN 13, 1861 Muster In Where JOLIET, IL
      Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out N/A
      Muster Out Where N/A Muster Out By Whom N/A
      Remarks DIED APR 8, 1862 OF WOUNDS RECD IN ACTION AT FORT DONELSON TENN FEB 15, 1862

  • Sources 
    1. [S16318] https://www.findagrave.com, Headstone, Harrell, James M., (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23418630/james-m-harrell), none. (Reliability: 2).

    2. [S493] Les Higgason, Civil War Veterans, Buried in Clay County (including Confederate), Compiled by Les Higgason (Reliability: 2).