Metcalf, James Thomas 1845-1930

METCALF

Posted By: S. Ferrall - IAGenWeb volunteer
Date: 12/29/2014 at 16:22:05

Lansing, Ia., Oct. 13 - Funeral services were held here Saturday for James T. Metcalf, whose death took place at the home of his daughter in Washington, D.C., Monday. Mr. Metcalf, who was a resident of Lansing for many years, was editor of the "Lansing Mirror" while here and later, when he went to Washington to reside was a post office inspector and also served as superintendent of the money order department in Washington.

Surviving him are one daughter, three sons, one sister, who resides in New York, and one brother, George Metcalf of Lansing.

~Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal, Dubuque, Iowa, Monday evening edition, October 13, 1930

~Note: Oak Hill cemetery records give dates: 02/25/1845 - 10/6/1930 or 10/7/1930 (the obit indicates the 6th); also a Civil War veteran of Co. E, 15th Ohio volunteers

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Added by Linda Linn 12/28/2019:

James T Metcalf

Age at Enlistment: 18

Enlistment Date: 30 Aug1861

Rank at enlistment: Private

State Served: Ohio

Survived the War?: Yes

Service Record:
Enlisted in Company E, Ohio 15th Infantry Regiment on 30 Aug 1861. Mustered out on 10 Nov 1862.

Birth Date: abt 1843

Source:
Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio