Washington County PA Archives Obituaries.....Henderson, James  June 30, 1863
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 Presbyterian banner. (Pittsburgh, Pa.) 1860-1898: 30 Sep 1863
Killed at Vicksburg, on the night of June 30th, 1863, Sergeant James Henderson, of
Co. G, 8th Reg't. Missouri Vols. The deceased was a native of Washington County, Pa.
He had for some time previous to his entering the service of his country, been a
resident of French Grove, Peoria County, Ill.  He was mustered into the United
States service with his regiment, in St. Louis, June 25th, 1861, and participated in
the battles of Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Sherman's attack on Vicksburg in December
last, Arkansas Post, Grand Gulph, Port Gibson, Raymond, Jackson, and Blackwater. He
also took part in the desperate but fruitless charges which our gallant troops made
on Vicksburg on the 21st and 22d of May last; and was found constantly, at his post
during the memorable siege that followed, up to the time of his death. He was a
devoted Christian—having been a professor for a number of years. He was a noble
patriot—a brave and tried soldier; universally beloved and respected, not only by
his companions in arms, but by a large circle of friends and acquaintances in the
State of Illinois, and also in Washington and Green counties, Pa., who deeply feel
and mourn his loss. He leaves a widowed mother, on whom the blow falls with crushing
weight.

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