MESSICK, J. W. - plays in the band

MESSICK

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/27/2006 at 10:22:14

"Fairfield Ledger", Apr. 27, 1898, Pg. 3, Col. 5

J. W. MESSICK of this city beat the bass drum in the martial band which had a part in the exercises attending the departure of Co. M. Mr. MESSICK had performed like service in three wars -- the Mexican War, the rebellion and the war with Spain.

Note: In the Mexican War, James W. MESSICK was Pvt. 3d Reg., U.S. Inf..

*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s) mentioned.