During the Civil War, James enlisted as a Private in Co. F, 16th Virginia Cavalry. He was AWOL on October 31, 1864 and parroled at Charleston, WV on July 23, 1865 at the age of 20. He was 5'9", had fair complexion, blue eyes, and light hair. He served with his brother Robert.
James was a farmer and lived with his family at Sandlick, Mercer Co., WV. Another child of James and Amanda was Charlotte Harriet Belcher (b. 1876 - d. 23 December, 1879.)
During the Civil War, James enlisted as a Private in Co. F, 16th Virginia Cavalry. He was AWOL on October 31, 1864 and parroled at Charleston, WV on July 23, 1865 at the age of 20. He was 5'9", had fair complexion, blue eyes, and light hair. He served with his brother Robert.
James was a farmer and lived with his family at Sandlick, Mercer Co., WV. Another child of James and Amanda was Charlotte Harriet Belcher (b. 1876 - d. 23 December, 1879.)
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