| Prior to his enlistment in the Civil War with Co A 7th KY Cav, he wasthe main support for his parents. His last letter home included $70of his pay. In a pension application for his mother, a neighbordescrived James a a "Sivel and endustrious boy and was very muchattached to his Parents." |
| He became ill while serving with his unit near Nashville and wastransferred to the military hospital at Louisville where he died. |