James H Armstrong's biography, Burr Oak, St Joesph County, Michigan

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JAMES H. ARMSTRONG
Was born in Coldwater, Mich., April 19, 1847, and was a son of Stephen
and Melvina (Edmunds) Armstrong, deceased. He was married Oct. 3,
1885, in this county, to Bertha Johnson, who was a native of Michigan,
born Oct. 15, 1868; her father, David Johnson, is still living, but
her mother, Jane (Wood) is deceased. Three children have been born to
them, Frederick, Blanche and Josephine A.  Comrade Armstrong was 19
years of age when he began preparation for active participation in the
late war. He was enrolled from Coldwater, Mich., Aug. 30, 1863, as a
private in Co. A, 9th Mich. Cav., 6th Brig., 9th Div., 4th A. C.  In
1865 he was furloughed for thirty days and reported for duty at end of
time.  Dec. 16, 1864, he was captured at Belle Island and was held in
Libby prison four months, when he was exchanged.  In the fall of 1864
he was detailed as guard for three months at Richmond. He took part in
the battles of Cumberland Gap, Richmond and Charleston, and was
honorably discharged May 1, 1856, at Washington, D.C. His brother
Lorain was in service and was held in Libby prison; his wife's father
also served in the war. Comrade Armstrong is a laborer and his
postoffice address is Burr Oak, Mich.






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