Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls Database:
Mathews, James S. - PVT - Co C - 4 IL US CAV
Residence, Joliet, Will Co, IL; Join, 07Oct1861; Age, 17; Born, NJ
Height, 5' 7"; Hair, brown; Eyes, brown; Complexion, light Single; Clerk
Discharged 31Oct1863 for promotion to 2LT, 1 MISS CAV AD
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James S. Matthews - Private -
Residence, Joliet, Will Co, IL; Enlisted 07Oct1861
Promoted to Full Lieutenant 2nd Class, 31 October1863
Discharged for promotion, 31Oct1863
Commission in 1st Cavalry, A(frican)D(escent) Regiment Mississippi, 31OCT1863
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