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Note: "James A. ARMSTRONG, b. 24 Dec. 1827 Mercer Co., Kentucky; d. Feb. 1907 Hendricks Co., IN. Family tradition says he was in the Union Army, one brother (William) was in the Confederate Army, and the youngest brother (Elijah) was drafted to bury the dead after the Battle of Perryville - not knowing if he'd find the body of either or both of his brothers. When the youngest brother, Elijah Smith ARMSTRONG died in 1922 his estate was divided among his living siblings and the children of his deceased siblings. From this it was found that James A. had children Sarah H., Dovie, Garret, Rosie, Smith, and William." Cathie Hargreaves ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These 1850, 1860 and 1870 Census records are possibly of James A. Armstrong and family as they were the only ones I could find that fit his age and/or state of birth. 1850 Census District No. 2, Fayette County, Kentucky enumerated September 5, 1850 Dwelling #801, Family #822 Armstrong, James, 24 male, farmer, born in KY ________, Eliza C., 18, female, born in KY 1860 Census T16NR7E, Douglas County, Illinois enumerated July 24, 1860 Dwelling #1155, Family #1147 Post Office: Bourbon ARMSTRONG, James, 20, m/w, farmer, $800/$100, born in KY ___________, Elizabeth, ??, f/w, born in KY ___________, James, 28, m/w, born in IL ___________, Rachel, 7, f/w, born in IL ___________, Garret, 5, m/w, born in IL ___________, William, 3, m/w, born in IL Note: ages very hard to read, may not be correct. 1870 Census Arcola Township, Douglas County, Illinois enumerated June 18, 1870 Dwelling #239, Family #227 Post Office: Arcola ARMSTRONG, J. A., 42, m/w, $300/$800, born in KY, invalid ___________, Elizabeth, 37, f/w, keeping house, born in KY ___________, J. H., 16, m/w, born in IL, farm laborer (must be James H.) ___________, R. D., 14, f/w, born in IL (must be Rachel Dovie) ___________, G. J. 13, m/w, at home, born in IL (must be Garret J.) ___________, M. E., 11, m/w, at home, born in IL (must be William) ___________, S. G., 4, f/w, born in IL (must be Samuel G.) ___________, S. F., 2, f/w, born in IL (must be Sarah F.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hendricks County, Indiana Index to Marriage Record 1823-1920 Inclusive Volume I Letters A to L Inclusive W. P. A. Original Record Located County Clerk's Office Danville Compiled by Indiana Works Progress Administration 1939 Recopied Indianapolis 1965 County: Hendricks Name: James A. Armstrong Spouse: Mary E. Farmer Marriage Date: 27 Jul 1879 Book: 9 Original Source Page: 50 1880 Census, Liberty Township, Hendricks County, Indiana enumerated June 15, 1880 Dwelling #211, Family #213 ARMSTRONG, James A., w/m, 50 KY PA VA, no occupation ___________, Mary E., wife, w/f, 40, IN NJ Unk FARMER, Everett E., w/m, 11, step-son, IN Ukn IN _______, Lettie Belle, w/f, 8, step-daughter, IN Unk IN _______, Alice A., w/f, 5, step-daughter, IN Unk IN Hendricks County, Indiana Index to Marriage Record 1823-1920 Inclusive Volume I Letters A to L Inclusive W. P. A. Original Record Located County Clerk's Office Danville Compiled by Indiana Works Progress Administration 1939 Recopied Indianapolis 1965 County: Hendricks Name: James A. Armstrong Spouse: Louvina J. Duffey Marriage Date: 27 Dec 1888 Book: 10 Original Source Page: 346 1900 Census, Liberty Township, Hendricks County, Indiana Dwelling #266, Family #271 ARMSTRONG, James, head, w/m, Dec. 1827, 72, KY PA VA ___________, Lavina, wife, w/f, Feb. 1852, 48, IN KY IN, married 11 years, mother of 5, 5 living DUFFEY, Arthur, step-son, w/m, Oct. 1879, 20, IN IN IN, Day Laborer, single _______, Mattie, step-daughter, Apr 1882, 18, IN IN IN, single _______, Ettie, step-daughter, Nov 1883, 16, IN IN IN, single ARMSTRONG, Smith, son, w/m, March 1890, 10, IN IN IN ___________, Rosa, daughter, w/f, July 1894, 5, IN IN IN Hendricks County, IN Pension Enrollment LAST FIRST MIDDLE RANK COMPANY REGIMENT STATE TOWNSHIP DATE Armstrong James A Private H 25 IL Liberty 1/2/3 DEATHS-Hendricks County, Indiana Name Sex Color Age Date of death Place of death Book Page Armstrong Jas A M W 89 Feb 17 1907 Liberty Twp A-21 93 The Republican - Danville, Indiana - 21 Feb. 1907 "Sunday occurred the death of James Armstrong, aged nearly 80 years. He was born in Kentucky and during the Rebellion served in the 25th Illinois regular infantry. During his life he'd been married three times but none of his wives survives. The funeral was Tuesday with internment in the cemetery south of town. James A. Armstrong was born 12-24-1827 in Mercer County, KY to James Ramsey and Mary D. (Richardson) Armstrong. Died 2-17-1907 in Hendricks County, IN at age 79 years, 10 months and 7 days. He was married to Mary E. Garrison (widow of Eli Wesley Farmer) and second Louvina S. White (widow of George Duffey). He was a Civil War Soldier: Company H., 25th Illinois Infantry: Enlisted 7-27-1861 in Tuscola, IL, Wounded (blinded), mustered out 9-1-1864. Company "H" 25th Illinois Infantry Name Rank Residence Date of Muster Remarks ALLISON, Benjamin F Private Newman Aug 4, 1861 Supposed captured at Chickamauga ALLISON, Charles Private Newman Aug 4, 1861 Corp. Died Jan 21, 1863; wounds ANDERSON, George W Veteran Tuscola Jan 13, 1864 Trans. to new Co. H ANDERSON, George W Private Tuscola Aug 4, 1861 Re-enlisted as Veteran ANDERSON, William S Recruit --- Feb 28, 1864 See new Co. H ARMSTRONG, James A Private Tuscola Aug 4, 1861 Wounded. MO Sep 1, 1864 25TH ILLINOIS INFANTRY The Twenty-Fifth Infantry was composed of volunteers from the counties of Kankakee, Iroquois, Ford, Vermilion, Douglas, Coles, Champaign and Edgar. At the organization W. N. Coler, of Urbana, Illinois, was commissioned Colonel, J. S. McClelland, of Vermilion county, Lieutenant Colonel, and R. H. Nodine, of Urbana, Major. The Regiment rendezvoused at the U. S. Arsenal Park, St. Louis, Mo., August 2, 1961, and was mustered into service for three years August 4, 1861. August 23, left St. Louis for Jefferson City. September 25, left Jefferson City marching via Otterville and Sedalia, crossing the LaMine, Osage and Pomme De Terre rivers, arriving at Springfield, Mo, October 27. November 8, marched to Wilson Creek and Camp Lyon, returning to Springfield, November 10. November 13, marched to Rolla, Mo, arriving there November 19. Remained at Rolla until February 2, 1862, where the Regiment marched back to Springfield and to Pea Ridge, Ark. Engaged in the battle of Pea Ridge March 6, 7 and 8, 1862. The Regiment lost in this battle three killed and seventeen wounded. After marching and counter marching for at least a month, on May 9, the Regiment received orders to report at Cape Girardeau, Mo., where it arrived May 20. May 22, went on board the transport "Henry Clay" en route for Pittsburg Landing, Tenn., arriving there May 26. After marching through Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama and Kentucky, the Regiment arrived at Louisville, Ky, September 26, 1862. October 1, left Louisville. October 8, was held in reserve in the battle of Perryville. Marched south again over the same roads back to Nashville, Tenn., arriving there November 7. Remained at Edgefield and near Nashville scouting and foraging until December 26. Left camp, fought the battle of Stone River, December 30 and 31, 1862, and January 1, 2 and 3, 1863. Remained in camp near Murfressboro, Tenn., doing picket duty, foraging and skirmishing, until June 26, 1863, where we started south and engaged in the battle of Chickamauga. September 19 and 20, retired to Chattanooga where we built immense works and forts, surrounded by the enemy, on Missionary Ridge and Lookout Mountain. November 23, 24 and 25, engaged in the storming and capture of Missionary Ridge. November 28, left Chattanooga for Knoxville, Tenn., arriving there December 3. Marched and counter-marched all over east Tennessee and back to Clevland, Tenn., where the Regiment remained until June 4, 1864, where the Regiment started for the front with a supply train of 3,000 wagons and 1,000 ambulances. June 7, joined the Brigade and Division. On the march to Atlanta the Regiment was not actually engaged in the heavy battles fought in the campaign against Atlanta, but was on the march every day and engaged almost every day in skirmishing and picket duty. August 1, 1864, the three years having expired, and while the Regiment was in sight of Atlanta, orders were received for the Regiment to report to Camp Butler, Ill., for muster-out, which event occurred September 5, 1864. The men of the Twenty-fifth Illinois traveled on foot during the three years, 3, 252 miles, and by steamboat and railroad 1,710 miles, making a total of 4,962 miles. The Regiment participated in the battles of Pea Ridge, Ark., Stone River, Tenn., Chickamauga, Ga., Missionary Ridge, Tenn., Siege of Corinth, Miss., Kenesaw Mountain, Ga., Siege of Atlanta, Ga., and innumerable skirmished. When the term of service of the Twenty-fifth had expired, Colonel W. H. Gibson, commanding the Brigade to which the Regiment was attached, addressed the men, through an order, in this highly complimentary manner: "Soldiers of the Twenty-fifth Illinois Volunteers: As your term of three years service has expired and you are about to proceed to your State to be mustered out, it is fitting and proper that the Colonel commanding should express to each and all his earnest thanks for the cheerful manhood with which, during the present campaign, you have submitted to every hardship, overcome every difficulty, and for the magnificent heroism with which you have met and vanquished the foe. Your deportment in camp has been worthy true soldiers, which your conduct in battle has excited the admiration of your companions in arms. Patriotic thousands and a noble State will give you a reception worthy of your sacrifice and your valor. You have done your duty. The men who rallied under the starry emblem of our nationality at Pea Ridge, Corinth, Champlin Hills, Stone River, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Noonday Creek, Pinetop Mountain, Kenesaw Mountain, Chattahoochie, Peach Tree Creek and Atlanta, having made history for all time and coming generations to admire, your services will ever be gratefully appreciated. Officers and soldiers, farewell!! May God guarantee to each health, happiness and usefulness in coming life, and may our county soon emerge from the gloom of blood that now surrounds it, and again enter upon a career of progress, peace and prosperity".
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