3rd Great Pa! Lots of unknowns, need more facts, please help.
Estimated date of death after birth of daughter Mary S and after his last documented known location 1864GA.
There are many Rochester with the name of James Franklin. I added a mix of information in hopes to sort this line with the last known area:
Walhalla
Oconee County
South Carolina
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Other Information:
26th Senatorial District Georgia Militia, Enrollment of present Militia Company District #496 Fayette County
James F Rochester 37-2 Farmer South Carolina
I certify, on honor, that this Roll exhibits a true enrollment of the #496 (present) Militia Company District, as required by the Act of 14th December, 1863, for re-organizing the Militia of the State of Georgia. W. H. Pearson, Enrolling Officer. Examined and verified, James R. Lyons, Aide de Camp.
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Information Prisoners of war: James Rochester held 1863-65.
1861-65 Roll M598_113 Prisoners of war Page381. Point Lookout, Md. (Record or captured location).
Date Arrival Nov 11, 1863.
30th N.C. Infantry, Company A.
Captured: Rappahannock River, Nov 7, 1863.
Remarks: Exchanged Feb 24, 1865.
Not sure if this is the correct James Rochester. Here is another record pension as seen above:
1864 Census for Re-Organizing the Fayette County, Georgia:
26th Senatorial District-496 District
at age 37 Farmer b.SC
In military, James Rochester was a Confederate soldier in the Civil War. He enlisted ____abt. 1862 in City, _____ County for the period of the war. He was a ____rank in company A, 30th Reg't. North Carolina Infantry (State Troops). He was ____ years of age at enlistment. His occupation was a farmer and his height was ___'___" with ____ eyes and ____hair.
He was taken a prisoner of war and captured at Rappahannock in November 7, 1863 and was taken to Point Lookout, Maryland. He arrived at Washington on November 11, 1863. He was reported missing in action November 7, 1863. He was exchanged or released on Feb 24, 1865. He may have took the Oath of Allegiance at Point Lookout, Maryland Feb 24, 1865 and was released. (Source: Confederate Civil War records at the archives in Washington, DC)
--------------Non-military view-----------------
The 1864 Census for Re-Organizing the Georgia Militia shows James still living in Georgia. There are several James Rochesters who served in the Civil War, but none from GA. The fact that he was "available" for the GA Militia would seem to imply that he did not serve or had served and come home (unlikely). Speculating from his presence in Fayette County, which is just south of Atlanta, in 1864 he may have "seen action" when Sherman came through. Every able bodied man still home would have been defending against Sherman's men, who were looting and burning everything in their path. SInce he is not on the 1870 Census, he seems likely to have died in that 1864-1870 period. If he was a "victim" of Sherman's March, it is likely that his body would not have made it back home. Jim Nix
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Siblings include:
George Washington Rochester
1850 – 1930
M J Rochester (Daughter)
1852 –
Mary S Rochester: 1859Ga/SC? – 1941Ga (In 1860, Mary&? were living in the Northern District of Clayton County, Georgia. By 1870, Mary was living with the Norton Family in Fayette County, Georgia. On December 30, 1877, she married George R Lord #83959910 in Fayette County, Georgia. They have five children). ***********************
James Rochester married Sarah E (d1894?)
Walhalla, Oconee, South Carolina.
Another possible wife last name Pearson.
Jim Nix added deseased spouse listed as Arminda?
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Need a little help here?
Estimated date of death after birth of daughter Mary S and after his last documented known location 1864GA.
There are many Rochester with the name of James Franklin. I added a mix of information in hopes to sort this line with the last known area:
Walhalla
Oconee County
South Carolina
--------------
Other Information:
26th Senatorial District Georgia Militia, Enrollment of present Militia Company District #496 Fayette County
James F Rochester 37-2 Farmer South Carolina
I certify, on honor, that this Roll exhibits a true enrollment of the #496 (present) Militia Company District, as required by the Act of 14th December, 1863, for re-organizing the Militia of the State of Georgia. W. H. Pearson, Enrolling Officer. Examined and verified, James R. Lyons, Aide de Camp.
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Information Prisoners of war: James Rochester held 1863-65.
1861-65 Roll M598_113 Prisoners of war Page381. Point Lookout, Md. (Record or captured location).
Date Arrival Nov 11, 1863.
30th N.C. Infantry, Company A.
Captured: Rappahannock River, Nov 7, 1863.
Remarks: Exchanged Feb 24, 1865.
Not sure if this is the correct James Rochester. Here is another record pension as seen above:
1864 Census for Re-Organizing the Fayette County, Georgia:
26th Senatorial District-496 District
at age 37 Farmer b.SC
In military, James Rochester was a Confederate soldier in the Civil War. He enlisted ____abt. 1862 in City, _____ County for the period of the war. He was a ____rank in company A, 30th Reg't. North Carolina Infantry (State Troops). He was ____ years of age at enlistment. His occupation was a farmer and his height was ___'___" with ____ eyes and ____hair.
He was taken a prisoner of war and captured at Rappahannock in November 7, 1863 and was taken to Point Lookout, Maryland. He arrived at Washington on November 11, 1863. He was reported missing in action November 7, 1863. He was exchanged or released on Feb 24, 1865. He may have took the Oath of Allegiance at Point Lookout, Maryland Feb 24, 1865 and was released. (Source: Confederate Civil War records at the archives in Washington, DC)
--------------Non-military view-----------------
The 1864 Census for Re-Organizing the Georgia Militia shows James still living in Georgia. There are several James Rochesters who served in the Civil War, but none from GA. The fact that he was "available" for the GA Militia would seem to imply that he did not serve or had served and come home (unlikely). Speculating from his presence in Fayette County, which is just south of Atlanta, in 1864 he may have "seen action" when Sherman came through. Every able bodied man still home would have been defending against Sherman's men, who were looting and burning everything in their path. SInce he is not on the 1870 Census, he seems likely to have died in that 1864-1870 period. If he was a "victim" of Sherman's March, it is likely that his body would not have made it back home. Jim Nix
-----------------------------------------------
Siblings include:
George Washington Rochester
1850 – 1930
M J Rochester (Daughter)
1852 –
Mary S Rochester: 1859Ga/SC? – 1941Ga (In 1860, Mary&? were living in the Northern District of Clayton County, Georgia. By 1870, Mary was living with the Norton Family in Fayette County, Georgia. On December 30, 1877, she married George R Lord #83959910 in Fayette County, Georgia. They have five children). ***********************
James Rochester married Sarah E (d1894?)
Walhalla, Oconee, South Carolina.
Another possible wife last name Pearson.
Jim Nix added deseased spouse listed as Arminda?
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Need a little help here?
3rd Great Pa! Lots of unknowns, need more facts, please help.
Estimated date of death after birth of daughter Mary S and after his last documented known location 1864GA.
There are many Rochester with the name of James Franklin. I added a mix of information in hopes to sort this line with the last known area:
Walhalla
Oconee County
South Carolina
--------------
Other Information:
26th Senatorial District Georgia Militia, Enrollment of present Militia Company District #496 Fayette County
James F Rochester 37-2 Farmer South Carolina
I certify, on honor, that this Roll exhibits a true enrollment of the #496 (present) Militia Company District, as required by the Act of 14th December, 1863, for re-organizing the Militia of the State of Georgia. W. H. Pearson, Enrolling Officer. Examined and verified, James R. Lyons, Aide de Camp.
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Information Prisoners of war: James Rochester held 1863-65.
1861-65 Roll M598_113 Prisoners of war Page381. Point Lookout, Md. (Record or captured location).
Date Arrival Nov 11, 1863.
30th N.C. Infantry, Company A.
Captured: Rappahannock River, Nov 7, 1863.
Remarks: Exchanged Feb 24, 1865.
Not sure if this is the correct James Rochester. Here is another record pension as seen above:
1864 Census for Re-Organizing the Fayette County, Georgia:
26th Senatorial District-496 District
at age 37 Farmer b.SC
In military, James Rochester was a Confederate soldier in the Civil War. He enlisted ____abt. 1862 in City, _____ County for the period of the war. He was a ____rank in company A, 30th Reg't. North Carolina Infantry (State Troops). He was ____ years of age at enlistment. His occupation was a farmer and his height was ___'___" with ____ eyes and ____hair.
He was taken a prisoner of war and captured at Rappahannock in November 7, 1863 and was taken to Point Lookout, Maryland. He arrived at Washington on November 11, 1863. He was reported missing in action November 7, 1863. He was exchanged or released on Feb 24, 1865. He may have took the Oath of Allegiance at Point Lookout, Maryland Feb 24, 1865 and was released. (Source: Confederate Civil War records at the archives in Washington, DC)
--------------Non-military view-----------------
The 1864 Census for Re-Organizing the Georgia Militia shows James still living in Georgia. There are several James Rochesters who served in the Civil War, but none from GA. The fact that he was "available" for the GA Militia would seem to imply that he did not serve or had served and come home (unlikely). Speculating from his presence in Fayette County, which is just south of Atlanta, in 1864 he may have "seen action" when Sherman came through. Every able bodied man still home would have been defending against Sherman's men, who were looting and burning everything in their path. SInce he is not on the 1870 Census, he seems likely to have died in that 1864-1870 period. If he was a "victim" of Sherman's March, it is likely that his body would not have made it back home. Jim Nix
-----------------------------------------------
Siblings include:
George Washington Rochester
1850 – 1930
M J Rochester (Daughter)
1852 –
Mary S Rochester: 1859Ga/SC? – 1941Ga (In 1860, Mary&? were living in the Northern District of Clayton County, Georgia. By 1870, Mary was living with the Norton Family in Fayette County, Georgia. On December 30, 1877, she married George R Lord #83959910 in Fayette County, Georgia. They have five children). ***********************
James Rochester married Sarah E (d1894?)
Walhalla, Oconee, South Carolina.
Another possible wife last name Pearson.
Jim Nix added deseased spouse listed as Arminda?
--------------------------------
Need a little help here?
Estimated date of death after birth of daughter Mary S and after his last documented known location 1864GA.
There are many Rochester with the name of James Franklin. I added a mix of information in hopes to sort this line with the last known area:
Walhalla
Oconee County
South Carolina
--------------
Other Information:
26th Senatorial District Georgia Militia, Enrollment of present Militia Company District #496 Fayette County
James F Rochester 37-2 Farmer South Carolina
I certify, on honor, that this Roll exhibits a true enrollment of the #496 (present) Militia Company District, as required by the Act of 14th December, 1863, for re-organizing the Militia of the State of Georgia. W. H. Pearson, Enrolling Officer. Examined and verified, James R. Lyons, Aide de Camp.
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Information Prisoners of war: James Rochester held 1863-65.
1861-65 Roll M598_113 Prisoners of war Page381. Point Lookout, Md. (Record or captured location).
Date Arrival Nov 11, 1863.
30th N.C. Infantry, Company A.
Captured: Rappahannock River, Nov 7, 1863.
Remarks: Exchanged Feb 24, 1865.
Not sure if this is the correct James Rochester. Here is another record pension as seen above:
1864 Census for Re-Organizing the Fayette County, Georgia:
26th Senatorial District-496 District
at age 37 Farmer b.SC
In military, James Rochester was a Confederate soldier in the Civil War. He enlisted ____abt. 1862 in City, _____ County for the period of the war. He was a ____rank in company A, 30th Reg't. North Carolina Infantry (State Troops). He was ____ years of age at enlistment. His occupation was a farmer and his height was ___'___" with ____ eyes and ____hair.
He was taken a prisoner of war and captured at Rappahannock in November 7, 1863 and was taken to Point Lookout, Maryland. He arrived at Washington on November 11, 1863. He was reported missing in action November 7, 1863. He was exchanged or released on Feb 24, 1865. He may have took the Oath of Allegiance at Point Lookout, Maryland Feb 24, 1865 and was released. (Source: Confederate Civil War records at the archives in Washington, DC)
--------------Non-military view-----------------
The 1864 Census for Re-Organizing the Georgia Militia shows James still living in Georgia. There are several James Rochesters who served in the Civil War, but none from GA. The fact that he was "available" for the GA Militia would seem to imply that he did not serve or had served and come home (unlikely). Speculating from his presence in Fayette County, which is just south of Atlanta, in 1864 he may have "seen action" when Sherman came through. Every able bodied man still home would have been defending against Sherman's men, who were looting and burning everything in their path. SInce he is not on the 1870 Census, he seems likely to have died in that 1864-1870 period. If he was a "victim" of Sherman's March, it is likely that his body would not have made it back home. Jim Nix
-----------------------------------------------
Siblings include:
George Washington Rochester
1850 – 1930
M J Rochester (Daughter)
1852 –
Mary S Rochester: 1859Ga/SC? – 1941Ga (In 1860, Mary&? were living in the Northern District of Clayton County, Georgia. By 1870, Mary was living with the Norton Family in Fayette County, Georgia. On December 30, 1877, she married George R Lord #83959910 in Fayette County, Georgia. They have five children). ***********************
James Rochester married Sarah E (d1894?)
Walhalla, Oconee, South Carolina.
Another possible wife last name Pearson.
Jim Nix added deseased spouse listed as Arminda?
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Need a little help here?
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