John Wesley Yancey, cavalryman, was killed in action on his horse during the Civil War at Big Black River, Mississippi, on June 22, 1863. He served with Company K, 4th Regiment of the Iowa Volunteer Cavalry.
John W. Yancey was killed near Black River in the rear of Vicksburg age 23 years 4 months 6 days. He was a member of the Company H 4th Iowa Cavalry. He was buried at Flower Hill Chapel on Bird Song Ferry Road, 15 miles east of Vicksburg June 22, 1863. His remains were later transfered to the Vicksburg National Cemetery in Vicksburg, Mississippi. His father Ambrose Yancey of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, tried to have his remains returned to Iowa, but he had no success. I, Rebecca Osmond Hold, found his grave in April, 2009, and believe that I am the only family member to visit it, as no one else knew where he was buried.∼
Enlisted as a Private on September 30, 1861 at the age of 21. Joined Co. K, 4th Iowa Cavalry Regiment on November 25, 1861.
John Wesley Yancey, cavalryman, was killed in action on his horse during the Civil War at Big Black River, Mississippi, on June 22, 1863. He served with Company K, 4th Regiment of the Iowa Volunteer Cavalry.
John W. Yancey was killed near Black River in the rear of Vicksburg age 23 years 4 months 6 days. He was a member of the Company H 4th Iowa Cavalry. He was buried at Flower Hill Chapel on Bird Song Ferry Road, 15 miles east of Vicksburg June 22, 1863. His remains were later transfered to the Vicksburg National Cemetery in Vicksburg, Mississippi. His father Ambrose Yancey of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, tried to have his remains returned to Iowa, but he had no success. I, Rebecca Osmond Hold, found his grave in April, 2009, and believe that I am the only family member to visit it, as no one else knew where he was buried.∼
Enlisted as a Private on September 30, 1861 at the age of 21. Joined Co. K, 4th Iowa Cavalry Regiment on November 25, 1861.
Family Members
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Mary Ann Yancey Zickefoose
1841–1902
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James Yancey
1844–1877
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Martha Jane Yancey Zickefoose
1844–1924
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Francis Asbury Yancey
1846–1864
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Ambrose Yancey Jr
1848–1916
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William Henry Yancey
1850–1937
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Lucy Yancey Layman
1854–1873
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Charles Washington Yancey
1856–1932
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Dr Milton Vernon Yancey
1858–1894
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Phoebe Yancey Lewis
1861–1887
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Adaline Yancey Bennett
1863–1903
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Alvin Saunder Yancey
1863–1918
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