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Pvt James William Bagley

Birth	:	10 Mar 1828 Knox County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	21 Sep 1864 Cedar County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Woodlawn Cemetery, Blowing Rock, Watauga County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.1506004, -81.6641998
Description	:	Private, Co. I, 46th Iowa Infantry (100 days service 1864). Enlisted May 14, 1864, mustered June 10, 1864. Died of disease at Davenport, Iowa. Obituary: DIED Sept. 20th at Camp McClellan, Davenport, Iowa, JAMES W. BAGLEY, son of Eld. S. A. and Almira Bagley, aged thirty-six years, six months and twenty-six days. The subject of this notice was born in Athens County, Ohio, and moved to this state while a mere boy, and at the early age of sixteen sought and found the pearl of great price, which the world cannot give, and I trust never took away.... Read More	Private, Co. I, 46th Iowa Infantry (100 days service 1864). Enlisted May 14, 1864, mustered June 10, 1864. Died of disease at Davenport, Iowa. Obituary: DIED Sept. 20th at Camp McClellan, Davenport, Iowa, JAMES W. BAGLEY, son of Eld. S. A. and Almira Bagley, aged thirty-six years, six months and twenty-six days. The subject of this notice was born in Athens County, Ohio, and moved to this state while a mere boy, and at the early age of sixteen sought and found the pearl of great price, which the world cannot give, and I trust never took away. All who knew him will admit he lived a consistent and Christian life. He had long expressed a burning desire to enter the service of his country, but owing to his own physical weakness, and that of his family, he had forborne, until the call for one hundred day men, he could no longer withstand the promptings of his patriotic heart, he bid farewell to home and loved ones and went in defense of his country. His health remained tolerably good during the first half of his time, but foul disease seemed to lay hold upon him at last. Although very weak and feeble he continued to walk round camp and hospital until a few hours previous to his death. A friend that was with him on the hospital boat, and by his side nearly all the time on his way up from Memphis, and in the hospital where he died, said he laid in a stupor a greater part of the time during their trip up the river, and when sleeping he imagined himself home with his family, and would call his wife and his little son Willie, and ask him if he did not know his father. The chaplain of his reg't conversed with him on the subject of death. He said, "His confidence was in Jesus, and that He was his all." He seemed low spirited, at times very homesick, but when spoken to in regard in his poor health, would reply with a smile, "I will soon be alright when I get home." It seemed as though the thought of getting home cheered him up very much-yes, I might almost say, buoyed him up through the dark valley and shadow of death. And I trust our brother has gone home to that haven of eternal rest, where war's dread confusion never comes and parting is no more. His wife learning of his extreme weakness, thought best to meet him in Davenport. But, alas, what tongue can tell, or what pen describe her anguish on arriving there, to find, instead of her loving husband, nothing but his clayey tenement locked forever in death's cold embrace. Yes, ere she reached him his spirit had taken its flight to try the realities of an unknown world--thus leaving a fond wife and three fatherless children, father, mother, brothers, and sisters, and a large circle of friends to mourn his loss. His remains were brought to his home in Tipton and interred in the Rochester burying ground beside his two lovely little boys. May the God of mercy bind up the broken hearted widow, and shield those orphan children from the frowns of an uncharitable world. In the death of our dear brother we mourn not as those who have no hope, and to the will of God we meekly bow. Alas! we're called to weep Around the dying form; Our brother's gone to sleep, Which causes us to mourn. Around his dying bed One constant friend did stand, Until his gentle spirit fled To Canaan's happy land. He's gone to realms of day To praise the Saviour's name; And there his wife and children may Meet their loved one again. At church, you miss him there, And feel almost alone; You miss him everywhere, But most of all at home. Sleep on, dear brother, sleep Until the judgment day, When we all shall rise and take a seat, With souls in Heaven to stay. --F. J. B. From Tipton Advertiser Sept. 29, 1864, p. 3, Col. 2. ANOTHER SOLDIER GONE.--The Tipton Advertiser announces the death of James W. Bagley, Esq., of the 46th Iowa Infantry. Mr. Bagley was a member of the Cedar County Bar. Last June he entered the service as a volunteer. He had served his time and was at Davenport awaiting his discharge when he died. He was an honest man and a good citizen, a true patriot and a christian. He had a large circle of friends and but few enemies. We say with the Advertiser that "his bereaved family and friends have our heartfelt sympathy." —The Linn County Patriot Thursday, Sept. 29, 1864

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Where is Pvt James William Bagley's memorial?
Pvt James William Bagley's memorial is located at: Woodlawn Cemetery, Blowing Rock, Watauga County, USA.
When did Pvt James William Bagley death?
Pvt James William Bagley death on 21 Sep 1864 in Cedar County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Pvt James William Bagley's memorial?
Latitude: 36.1506004
Longitude: -81.6641998

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Henry E. Bagley

(1822 - 1904)

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Daniel A. Bagley

(1852 - 1853)

Walter M Bagley

(1856 - 1859)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Woodlawn Cemetery
Blowing Rock, Watauga County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1506004, -81.6641998

2. Green Cemetery
Blowing Rock, Watauga County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1446991, -81.6600037

3. Huss Family Cemetery
Watauga County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1570300, -81.6717200

4. Frye Cemetery
Blowing Rock, Watauga County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1576500, -81.6719500

5. Faithbridge United Methodist Church Prayer Garden
Blowing Rock, Watauga County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1522220, -81.6458330

6. Cone Cemetery
Blowing Rock, Watauga County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1563988, -81.6860962

7. Craig Cemetery
Watauga County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1369019, -81.6474991

8. Moore Cemetery
Aho, Watauga County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1425018, -81.6425018

9. Mount Bethel United Church of Christ Cemetery
Blowing Rock, Watauga County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1294610, -81.6623100

10. Storie Cemetery
Aho, Watauga County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1540100, -81.6377100

11. Bolick Cemetery
Blowing Rock, Watauga County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1670920, -81.6839110

12. Saint Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church
Blowing Rock, Watauga County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1301970, -81.6782960

13. Middle Fork Baptist Church Cemetery
Blowing Rock, Watauga County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1713400, -81.6483000

14. Elrod Cemetery
Blowing Rock, Watauga County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1752800, -81.6430900

15. Cool Springs Cemetery
Watauga County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1822014, -81.6714020

16. Laurel Fork Cemetery
Boone, Watauga County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1577988, -81.6247025

17. Storie Cemetery
Aho, Watauga County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1531700, -81.6227000

18. Ford Cemetery
Aho, Watauga County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1510900, -81.6221700

19. Friendship United Methodist Church Cemetery
Boone, Watauga County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1621132, -81.6237640

20. Ford-Greene Family Cemetery
Watauga County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1236290, -81.6329780

21. Baldwin Cemetery (Defunct)
Watauga County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1394005, -81.7106018

22. Baileys Camp Baptist Church
Lenoir, Caldwell County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1121020, -81.6444680

23. Weaver Family Cemetery
Aho, Watauga County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1714900, -81.6193600

24. Day Cemetery
Boone, Watauga County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1675310, -81.6133330