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Pvt John S Jett

Birth	:	5 Feb 1840 Stafford County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	21 Oct 1923 Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Kearney Cemetery, Kearney, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7182200, -99.0691200
Plot	:	Section 14, Row 20, Grave 10
Inscription	:	?
Description	:	Pollock's Battery "Fredericksburg" Virginia Light Artillery, Pegram's Battalion, Artillery Division, 3rd Corps, Army of Northern Virginia, C.S.A. Residence Stafford County; 22 years old. Enlisted on 4/2/1862 at Fredericksbsurg, he was mustered into Braxton's Battery "Fredericksburg" Virginia Light Artillery as a Private. Listed as AWOL on May & June 1863 Roll. Present on all rolls until listed as Absent, furlough, on March & April 1864 Roll. Listed as having deserted during May 1864. Postwar, a farmer in Stafford County, VA. Applied for Confederate Pension on March 31, 1903 due to "Kidney trouble and nervous attacks"; approved 5/8/1903; stated that... Read More	Pollock's Battery "Fredericksburg" Virginia Light Artillery, Pegram's Battalion, Artillery Division, 3rd Corps, Army of Northern Virginia, C.S.A. Residence Stafford County; 22 years old. Enlisted on 4/2/1862 at Fredericksbsurg, he was mustered into Braxton's Battery "Fredericksburg" Virginia Light Artillery as a Private. Listed as AWOL on May & June 1863 Roll. Present on all rolls until listed as Absent, furlough, on March & April 1864 Roll. Listed as having deserted during May 1864. Postwar, a farmer in Stafford County, VA. Applied for Confederate Pension on March 31, 1903 due to "Kidney trouble and nervous attacks"; approved 5/8/1903; stated that he was present at Appomattox. ------------------------------------------------------------- - Mr. John S. Jett - Mr. John S. Jett, an old Confederate Veteran, was laid to rest on Tuesday, October 23rd. Mr. Jett was born and raised in Stafford County and had passed his 84th birthday but for many years had been a resident of Fredericksburg. He will be greatly missed by his friends and relatives. Mr. Jett was a member of the Fredericksburg Artillery during the Civil War, having served nearly four years. He was married twice, having married sisters, both of Stafford County. His first wife was Miss Henrietta Cox, by whom he had one child, Mrs. Jas. H. Gallahan, of this city. His second wife was Miss Frances Cox, and from this union there were eight children, of whom four are dead and four living. The latter are John Jett and Mrs. Walker Shelton, of this city, and Robert and Carter Jett, of Baltimore. Besides the above, Mr.Jett is survived by several nieces and nephews, among whom is Mrs. J.B. Herndon, of this city. A grand old man has passed away. His familiar figure will be missed in many places. By his children. (Fredericksburg) The Daily Star - Oct. 31, 1923. ------------------------------------------------------------- The artillery company which became the Fredericksburg Light Artillery organized in its namesake city on January 19, 1861.

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Where is Pvt John S Jett's memorial?
Pvt John S Jett's memorial is located at: Kearney Cemetery, Kearney, Buffalo County, USA.
When did Pvt John S Jett death?
Pvt John S Jett death on 21 Oct 1923 in Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, Virginia, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Pvt John S Jett's memorial?
Latitude: 40.7182200
Longitude: -99.0691200

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Carter Braxton Jett

(1867 - 1950)

Edmonia Frances Jett Shelton

(1871 - 1950)

Robert V Jett

(1878 - 1953)

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