James C. Smith (1837-1920)

SMITH, FOWLER

Posted By: Anne Hermann (email)
Date: 11/11/2009 at 07:53:47

Maquoketa Excelsior-Record
January 9, 1920

Old Soldier Dies.

One of the best known old soldiers of this city died at his home Tuesday morning, in the personage of James C. Smith, after a lingering illness of six months. The deceased was born in Mercer county, Pa., Oct. 11, 1837, being 82 years, 2 months and 27 days old. He came to Iowa in 1856 and was married to Miss Amanda Fowler to which union were born ten children, four girls and six boys.

The state records show that he enlisted in Co. I. 26th Iowa infantry, August 11, 1862, was mustered out Sept. 6, of the same year was wounded in battle at Champion Hill, Miss., and his leg was amputated May 16, 1863. He received his discharge from the army on account of wounds on Sept. 18, 1863.

Because of the inability of some of the children to get here it has not been decided when the funeral will be held.