He served from Sep 1870 to Sep 1875 in US Army 8th infantry, Co G and was discharged as 1st Sgt. His service photo is seen at right. He was described on his enlistment as 5 ft 10 in with red hair, blue eyes and bright complexion.
He married Mary Elvira Lyda in October 1875 and they had 6 sons and 1 daughter. His sons are Buford G, Hugh Gideon, Homer Hamilton, James Kennedy, John Herman and Joseph Carlton. His daughter is Molly Arizona Haydock.
James Joseph was admitted to the asylum from Henderson county, NC. His marker indicates he was the 231st person admitted to the new asylum after it opened in the Spring of 1883, so it is likely he was admitted by 1884.
His wife applied for a US Veteran pension in March of 1883 claiming he was an invalid. She applied for widow's pension in July 1888.
He served from Sep 1870 to Sep 1875 in US Army 8th infantry, Co G and was discharged as 1st Sgt. His service photo is seen at right. He was described on his enlistment as 5 ft 10 in with red hair, blue eyes and bright complexion.
He married Mary Elvira Lyda in October 1875 and they had 6 sons and 1 daughter. His sons are Buford G, Hugh Gideon, Homer Hamilton, James Kennedy, John Herman and Joseph Carlton. His daughter is Molly Arizona Haydock.
James Joseph was admitted to the asylum from Henderson county, NC. His marker indicates he was the 231st person admitted to the new asylum after it opened in the Spring of 1883, so it is likely he was admitted by 1884.
His wife applied for a US Veteran pension in March of 1883 claiming he was an invalid. She applied for widow's pension in July 1888.
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