James M Pollard (abt. 1837 - 1864)

Born about 1837 in Johnson Twp, Washington, Missouri, United States

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Biography

James M Pollard was born about 1837 in Johnson Twp, Washington, Missouri, United States, son of James C Pollard (~1810 - ~1840) and Catherine (Isgriggs) Pollard (~1820 - 1908).

His sister was Elizabeth M (Pollard) Taylor (~1834 - ).

James married Nancy Kimberlin (~1837 - ) on 20 Oct 1854 in 20 October 1854. ^[1] Their children were:

1. Rhinehart Pollard
2. Joseph Pollard
3. Mary Frances (Pollard) Fitzwater.

James died on 11 Mar 1864 aged ~26.

Census Info

• 1850 - James Pollard in household of Henry Isgrigg, Johnson, Washington, Missouri, United States ^[2]
• 1860 - With wife and family, Johnson Township, Washington, Missouri, United States ^[3]

Research Notes

• James M. Pollard, son of James c. Pollard and Catherine Isgrigg, was a bad seed. Fold3.com information provides that he was a rebel and shot dead on 11 March 1864 for escaping arrest. He was a Confederate and arrested by the Union, sent to Gratiot Street Prison, St. Louis District, Missouri because he was accused of horse stealing, 23 May 1863. Released upon oath and payment of bond of $1,000, May 30, 1863. Paroled 8 Aug 1863. Shot dead 11 Mar 1864 resisting arrest. ^[4]

Sources

1. ↑ "Missouri Marriages, 1750-1920", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V2DJ-2JK : 18 January 2020), James Pollard, 1854.
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V5P8-1QY : 9 October 2021), James Pollard in household of Henry Isgriggs, Washington, Washington Township, Franklin, Missouri Territory, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHZ2-S8N : 18 February 2021), James Pollard, 1860.
4. ↑ https://www.fold3.com/image/255421006