James C. Smith (1837-1920)

SMITH, FOWLER

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 3/30/2013 at 09:11:21

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. Mr. Smith was born in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, October 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 he enlisted in Company I, 26th Iowa Infantry, August 11, 1862, was mustered in September 6th. He was wounded in battle at Champion Hill, Mississippi and his leg was amputated May 16, 1863. He received his discharge from the Army on account of his wounds on September 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.

James Smith grave
 

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