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a. Note:   James enrolled at Oxford February 19, 1862 when he was 31 years old. Enlisted for 3 years by Lt. Burnett at Grenada March 15, 1862. Served until wounded severely in the arm during the Battle of Murfreesboro December 31, 1862. Back with his company in January 1863 and served through February 1864 which is the last record except there is in the records S.O. 27/1, Army of Tennessee---Johnston dated January 27, 1864, subject-leave which contains more information about this man (Pg 321 Lafayette County Legacy by Walker Coffey)
  Will of James A Rankin:
  I the undersigned James A. Rankin do make this my last will and testament.
  1st I give to Mrs. O.J. Hudson all the debts owning to me by her husband. 2nd I give all the residue of my estate of every kind and descrption whatsoever to my Mother.
  Given under my hand and seal this 12 th March 1862
  Jas A Rankin Test. H.A. Barr P.J. _late H.P. N. Wendel (unsure of the spelling)



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