Company B
22nd Mississippi
Initially enlisted on July 1, 1861 at Raymond, Mississippi
Mustered in at Iuka, Mississippi on July 27, 1861
Discharged for disability on November 21, 1861 at Camp Beauregard. James had contracted typhoid and was unable to perform his duties.
Reenlisted on April 3, 1862 at Burnsville, Mississippi
Suffered a gun shot wound in the thigh, and taken prisoner, at the Battle of Shiloh
Admitted to City General Hospital in St. Louis on April 19, 1862
Died at the City General Hospital
Described as being 5' 7" tall with a light complexion, blue eyes, and light hair. He was single and a farmer when he enlisted.
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Family links and the following information supplied by contributor Debra:(#47442357):
James Smylie Wells
Born 31 October 1841, Topisaw, Pike County, Mississippi
22nd Mississippi
Initially enlisted on July 1, 1861 at Raymond, Mississippi
Mustered in at Iuka, Mississippi on July 27, 1861
Discharged for disability on November 21, 1861 at Camp Beauregard. James had contracted typhoid and was unable to perform his duties.
Reenlisted on April 3, 1862 at Burnsville, Mississippi
Suffered a gun shot wound in the thigh, and taken prisoner, at the Battle of Shiloh
Admitted to City General Hospital in St. Louis on April 19, 1862
Died at the City General Hospital
Described as being 5' 7" tall with a light complexion, blue eyes, and light hair. He was single and a farmer when he enlisted.
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Family links and the following information supplied by contributor Debra:(#47442357):
James Smylie Wells
Born 31 October 1841, Topisaw, Pike County, Mississippi
Company B
22nd Mississippi
Initially enlisted on July 1, 1861 at Raymond, Mississippi
Mustered in at Iuka, Mississippi on July 27, 1861
Discharged for disability on November 21, 1861 at Camp Beauregard. James had contracted typhoid and was unable to perform his duties.
Reenlisted on April 3, 1862 at Burnsville, Mississippi
Suffered a gun shot wound in the thigh, and taken prisoner, at the Battle of Shiloh
Admitted to City General Hospital in St. Louis on April 19, 1862
Died at the City General Hospital
Described as being 5' 7" tall with a light complexion, blue eyes, and light hair. He was single and a farmer when he enlisted.
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Family links and the following information supplied by contributor Debra:(#47442357):
James Smylie Wells
Born 31 October 1841, Topisaw, Pike County, Mississippi
22nd Mississippi
Initially enlisted on July 1, 1861 at Raymond, Mississippi
Mustered in at Iuka, Mississippi on July 27, 1861
Discharged for disability on November 21, 1861 at Camp Beauregard. James had contracted typhoid and was unable to perform his duties.
Reenlisted on April 3, 1862 at Burnsville, Mississippi
Suffered a gun shot wound in the thigh, and taken prisoner, at the Battle of Shiloh
Admitted to City General Hospital in St. Louis on April 19, 1862
Died at the City General Hospital
Described as being 5' 7" tall with a light complexion, blue eyes, and light hair. He was single and a farmer when he enlisted.
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Family links and the following information supplied by contributor Debra:(#47442357):
James Smylie Wells
Born 31 October 1841, Topisaw, Pike County, Mississippi
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