John Thomas enlisted as a Private in Company C of the Fourth Michigan Volunteer Infantry on June 20, 1861, for 3 years service. He was discharged for disability at Washington, D.C. on April 20, 1862. James then enlisted in Company G of the Eighth New York Heavy Artillery on July 23, 1862. He was discharged for promotion and commissioned Second Lieutenant in Company D of the Twentieth United States Colored Infantry on December 9, 1863. James was then discharged and re-enlisted as Sergeant in Company E of the 147th Illinois Infantry on February 6, 1865. He mustered out of service on January 20, 1866, at Savannah, Georgia.
Sources: " Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War 1861-1865, vol. 4", also known as the "Brown Book" and personal research from the soldier's Compiled Military Service Records and Pension Application file from the National Archives.
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John J. Thomas, age 78 years, died at the home of his son, A. J. Thomas, 1616 east Seventh street, yesterday morning. Mr. Thomas came to this city eight years ago and since then made his home with his son. He was a charter member of the G. A. R. of Council Grove, Kas., and a member of the I. O. O. F. and the Christian church of that city. He fought in the Army of the Potomac during the Civil war. He leaves his wife and one son, Andrew J. Thomas, of the family residence.
Pueblo Chieftain (Pueblo, CO)February 3, 1918, p.: 10
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Sources: " Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War 1861-1865, vol. 4", also known as the "Brown Book" and personal research from the soldier's Compiled Military Service Records and Pension Application file from the National Archives.
For further information on the Fourth Michigan Infantry, copy this link into your browser and press enter: www.4thmichigan.wordpress.com
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John J. Thomas, age 78 years, died at the home of his son, A. J. Thomas, 1616 east Seventh street, yesterday morning. Mr. Thomas came to this city eight years ago and since then made his home with his son. He was a charter member of the G. A. R. of Council Grove, Kas., and a member of the I. O. O. F. and the Christian church of that city. He fought in the Army of the Potomac during the Civil war. He leaves his wife and one son, Andrew J. Thomas, of the family residence.
Pueblo Chieftain (Pueblo, CO)February 3, 1918, p.: 10
Family research provided by Dawna Westbrook
John Thomas enlisted as a Private in Company C of the Fourth Michigan Volunteer Infantry on June 20, 1861, for 3 years service. He was discharged for disability at Washington, D.C. on April 20, 1862. James then enlisted in Company G of the Eighth New York Heavy Artillery on July 23, 1862. He was discharged for promotion and commissioned Second Lieutenant in Company D of the Twentieth United States Colored Infantry on December 9, 1863. James was then discharged and re-enlisted as Sergeant in Company E of the 147th Illinois Infantry on February 6, 1865. He mustered out of service on January 20, 1866, at Savannah, Georgia.
Sources: " Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War 1861-1865, vol. 4", also known as the "Brown Book" and personal research from the soldier's Compiled Military Service Records and Pension Application file from the National Archives.
For further information on the Fourth Michigan Infantry, copy this link into your browser and press enter: www.4thmichigan.wordpress.com
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John J. Thomas, age 78 years, died at the home of his son, A. J. Thomas, 1616 east Seventh street, yesterday morning. Mr. Thomas came to this city eight years ago and since then made his home with his son. He was a charter member of the G. A. R. of Council Grove, Kas., and a member of the I. O. O. F. and the Christian church of that city. He fought in the Army of the Potomac during the Civil war. He leaves his wife and one son, Andrew J. Thomas, of the family residence.
Pueblo Chieftain (Pueblo, CO)February 3, 1918, p.: 10
Family research provided by Dawna Westbrook
Sources: " Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War 1861-1865, vol. 4", also known as the "Brown Book" and personal research from the soldier's Compiled Military Service Records and Pension Application file from the National Archives.
For further information on the Fourth Michigan Infantry, copy this link into your browser and press enter: www.4thmichigan.wordpress.com
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John J. Thomas, age 78 years, died at the home of his son, A. J. Thomas, 1616 east Seventh street, yesterday morning. Mr. Thomas came to this city eight years ago and since then made his home with his son. He was a charter member of the G. A. R. of Council Grove, Kas., and a member of the I. O. O. F. and the Christian church of that city. He fought in the Army of the Potomac during the Civil war. He leaves his wife and one son, Andrew J. Thomas, of the family residence.
Pueblo Chieftain (Pueblo, CO)February 3, 1918, p.: 10
Family research provided by Dawna Westbrook
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