Lieut James Shirah (1832-1864) - Find a Grave Memorial

Lieut James Shirah

Birth

1832

Richland County, South Carolina, USA

Death

11 Aug 1864 (aged 31–32)

Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia, USA

Burial

Blandford Cemetery

Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia, USA Add to Map

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Son of Charles Shirah and Laurana Medlin Shirah. He was a Lieutenant in Company F, 27th Georgia Volunteer Infantry. Husband of Sylvania Ann Meeks Shirah; father of Louvenia, William, Susan and James Henry Shirah. Three Brothers- Christopher, Charles, and John Shirah, soldiers in the 27th Georgia Infantry, also died in service to the C.S.A.

Burial: Blandford Church Cemetery Petersburg, Virginia
Source for this burial information: Confederate Cemeteries Vol.2, by Mark Hughes, page 376- Shirah, James- Lt. 27th Georgia KIA Aug. 11, 1864 VA42
Published by Heritage Books Info provided by Joe Wright, Oakwood Restoration Committee.

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Sylvania Ann Meeks Shirah

1828–1912

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Sylvania Ann Meeks Shirah

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