James Edward Jones: OurNorthernRoots

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1840 - 1935 (94 years)

Generation: 1

James Edward Jones was born on 17 Aug 1840 in Naples, Ontario County, New York; died on 16 Feb 1935; was buried in Clearview Cemetery, North Cohocton, Steuben County, New York.

Other Events and Attributes:

Military Service: 26 Nov 1861, Naples, Ontario County, New York; American Civil War (North) 102nd New York Infantry, Co. D. Battles of South Mountain, Antietam, Chantilly, Gettysburg, Lockout Mtn, and served as Detective in the west. Discharged 23Aug1865

Notes:

Ardis Parshall, of Provo,UT says his father remembers Uncle Jimmy, who he says loved to talk about his Civil War experiences. "Dad" imitates him by speaking in a high-pitched voice, "It was me what invented the steel helmet. When the Rebs started shooting, I was so skeered -- I put the frying pan over my head and ran like hell!"

James married Sarah Phillips on 12 Sep 1865. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]