He was a farmer when he and Jane appeared on the census of 24 July 1860 at Jefferson Township, Poweshiek, Iowa.[2]
He married Frances (Strain) (Smith) Underwood in 1878.[1]
James died on 20 Nov. 1891 at Hartwick, Poweshiek County, Iowa and was buried at Winslow Cemetery, Poweshiek County, Iowa. His memorial has photos, biographical material and links to those of family members.[1]
for Federal and State forces fighting for the Union
James was a Corporal in the 13th Regiment Kansas Voluntary Infantry, Company D - Union Army, United States
From Aug 19 1862 To June 26 1865
Civil War - Enlisted at Atchison, Kansas, United States
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It may be possible to confirm family relationships with James by comparing test results with other carriers of his Y-chromosome or his mother's mitochondrial DNA.
However, there are no known yDNA or mtDNA test-takers in his direct paternal or maternal line.
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