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James Derrick Ethridge

Birth	:	27 Feb 1843 Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	17 Aug 1914 Greenwood County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Brecksville Cemetery, Brecksville, Cuyahoga County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3193474, -81.6343079
Description	:	James Derrick Ethridge was born in Abbeville County, SC, founded in 1785, Abbeville County is the "Birthplace and Deathbed of the Confederacy". He was the son of Wade Ethridge and Talitha Walker Ethridge. He enlisted in The Confederate States Army when he was 18 years old on Aug 17, 1861 in Abbeville County, SC. Company G, 14th Regiment, SC Volunteers. He was wounded when he was 19 years old in The Battle of Fredericksburg, VA. Dec 11-15, 1862. Under the command of Robert E Lee, The Battle of Fredericksburg was an overwhelming Confederate victory. The huge losses suffered by the Union Army... Read More	James Derrick Ethridge was born in Abbeville County, SC, founded in 1785, Abbeville County is the "Birthplace and Deathbed of the Confederacy". He was the son of Wade Ethridge and Talitha Walker Ethridge. He enlisted in The Confederate States Army when he was 18 years old on Aug 17, 1861 in Abbeville County, SC. Company G, 14th Regiment, SC Volunteers. He was wounded when he was 19 years old in The Battle of Fredericksburg, VA. Dec 11-15, 1862. Under the command of Robert E Lee, The Battle of Fredericksburg was an overwhelming Confederate victory. The huge losses suffered by the Union Army at the battle of Fredericksburg brought an early end to the Union's Army campaign to take the CSA Capital of Richmond, VA. James Ethridge was wounded by a gun shot on the third day of battle Dec 13, 1862, which required amputation of his right leg. His leg was amputated by a surgeon in a battlefield hospital. He was found unfit for duty on Dec 31, 1862 and was discharged Jan 4, 1864. His discharge papers record his physical appearance as light complexion, blue eyes, 5 ft 9 in tall, and dark hair. After the war, He married Mary Elizabeth McCool on Dec 19, 1867 and they had three children. He died Aug 15, 1914 at the age of 71. His obituary stated that he was a good soldier in fighting the battles of his country and was on the right side in civil life. He was buried in Rehoboth Methodist Church where he had been a consistent member. Note: James Derrick Ethridge's nephew, Will Derrick Ross (1872-1959), applied on May 16, 1936 for the military headstone that marks James Derrick Ethridge's grave and honors his service in the Civil War. Will Ross has my thanks! Bio by John Dove 2nd Great Grandson

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Where is James Derrick Ethridge's memorial?
James Derrick Ethridge's memorial is located at: Brecksville Cemetery, Brecksville, Cuyahoga County, USA.
When did James Derrick Ethridge death?
James Derrick Ethridge death on 17 Aug 1914 in Greenwood County, South Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the James Derrick Ethridge's memorial?
Latitude: 41.3193474
Longitude: -81.6343079

Family Members:

Parent

Talitha Walker Ethridge

(1812 - 1895)

Spouse

Mary Ann Elizabeth McCool Ethridge

(1847 - 1890)

Siblings

Elizabeth “Bettie” Ethridge Ross

(1844 - 1915)

Frances L. Ethridge

(1850 - 1925)

Nancy Emmaline “Emma” Ethridge Deal

(1852 - 1928)

Jarvis Edward Ethridge

(1856 - 1936)

Children

Ida Rebecca Ethridge Duffie

(1871 - 1921)

Edgar Marvin Ethridge

(1878 - 1915)

George McCool Ethridge

(1883 - 1971)

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Coordinate: 41.3193474, -81.6343079

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14. North Royalton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3144500, -81.7300400

15. Northfield Macedonia Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3278008, -81.5374985

16. Early Settlers Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3541527, -81.7203293

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Coordinate: 41.2463989, -81.6594009

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Coordinate: 41.3947450, -81.6249160

21. Maple Shade Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3955994, -81.6393967

22. Boston Cemetery
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