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James Latham

Birth	:	23 Nov 1839 New Castle, Belmont County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	27 Aug 1899 Pagosa Springs, Archuleta County, Colorado, USA
Burial	:	Sunnyside Cemetery, Milton, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6690000, -92.1557000
Description	:	The Pagosa Springs News, Friday September 1, 1899. James Latham. The subject of this sketch was born in Newcastle, Belmont county, Ohio, November 23, 1839, and died at Pagosa Springs on Friday August 27, 1899, aged between 59 and 60 years. Mr. Latham enlisted in the Union army August 27, 1861, In Company D, Seventh regiment Virginia volunteers, and served his country faithfully for nearly 2 years being honorable discharged at Washington, D. C., March 1863 by reason of surgeon's certificate of disability. The soldier was wounded several times, being in some of the hardest fought battles of the late... Read More	The Pagosa Springs News, Friday September 1, 1899. James Latham. The subject of this sketch was born in Newcastle, Belmont county, Ohio, November 23, 1839, and died at Pagosa Springs on Friday August 27, 1899, aged between 59 and 60 years. Mr. Latham enlisted in the Union army August 27, 1861, In Company D, Seventh regiment Virginia volunteers, and served his country faithfully for nearly 2 years being honorable discharged at Washington, D. C., March 1863 by reason of surgeon's certificate of disability. The soldier was wounded several times, being in some of the hardest fought battles of the late civil war, such as Fredericksburg and Antietam. Mr. Latham fought under generals Hooker, McClellan and was with Burnside when he stuck in the mud. Bill Cone, a comrade and also his dearest and best friend, was killed by his side, and whenever the deceased related war reminiscences he never failed to have a kind word for his "Brother Bill". The deceased was corporal in Captain Fisher's company, being the best company in the Seventh Virginia regiment, and was presented with a medal for bravery when the regiment was mustered out. On August 18, 1865, he married Miss Marguerite Harn at Woodsfield, Ohio, and then immigrated to Wisconsin, from there to Kansas and ten to Texas. Since June 1891, Mr. Latham and family made their home at Pagosa Springs, where at one time they were engaged in the hotel business, but for the last few years have been living on their ranch. Mr. Latham was a good citizen and had many friends of all classes. He leaves a devoted wife, son and daughter and a sister, Mrs. Catharine Whit of Pueblo to mourn his death. Funeral services were conducted in the M. E. church by the G. A. R. on Saturday at 2 o'clock, the church building being filled with people who desired to show their last respects to an honorable soldier and a worthy citizen. Capt. E. M. Taylor and Commander Hayden eulogized the deceased soldier as only a soldier can. The funeral procession was headed by Columbine band and his remains were laid to rest in the Pagosa Springs Cemetery. To the bereaved widow and the other relatives the News extends sympathy He served with CoD 7th W. Va. Inf.

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James Latham's memorial is located at: Sunnyside Cemetery, Milton, Van Buren County, USA.
When did James Latham death?
James Latham death on 27 Aug 1899 in Pagosa Springs, Archuleta County, Colorado, USA
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Latitude: 40.6690000
Longitude: -92.1557000

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Margaret Harn Latham

(1845 - 1925)

Siblings

Children

Pearl D. Latham Braun

(1874 - 1946)

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