| Name |
Courtwright, John |
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Clay City Veterans Memorial, Mills Park, Clay City, Illinois
(West Side)
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
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Clay City Veterans Memorial, Mills Park, Clay City, Illinois
(West Side)
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
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Clay City Veterans Memorial, Mills Park, Clay City, Illinois
(West Side, Left Panel)
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
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| Birth |
1834 [1] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Reference Number |
COUR.J002 |
| _FGRAVE |
24131077 |
| Military Service |
American Civil War, Private, Company K, 40th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment [1, 2] |
- COURTWRIGHT, JOHN
Rank PVT Company K Unit 40 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence CLAY CITY, CLAY CO, IL Age 30 Height 6' Hair LIGHT
Eyes GRAY Complexion LIGHT Marital Status N/A Occupation SOLDIER
Nativity JASPER CO, IL
Service Record
Joined When JAN 1, 1864 Joined Where SCOTTSBORO, AL
Joined By Whom LT SUMMERS Period 3 YRS
Muster In JAN 30, 1865 Muster In Where SCOTTSBORO, AL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out N/A
Muster Out Where N/A Muster Out By Whom N/A
Remarks VETERAN DIED OF DISEASE MAR 2, 1864 AT SCOTTSBORO ALA
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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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American Civil War
(April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865)
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40th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment
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| Death |
2 Mar 1864 |
Scottsboro, Alabama  [1, 2] |
| Cause: Died of Disease while a Prisoner of War |
| Burial |
Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois [1] |
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Headstone, Courtwright, Jno.
Displayed with permission of Lady in Black
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| Person ID |
I29895 |
Carl Wayne Gray Research |
| Last Modified |
11 Dec 2024 |
English
1834 - 1864 (30 years)
