James S. Rawlins

In 1860 he was an 18 year old living with his parents and 2 sisters on their farm at Bryant's Creek in Monroe County, IN. He enlisted and mustered on 7 June 1861 as a Private in Company K, 14th Indiana Infantry.

He was wounded in action at Antietam on 17 September 1862.

He was discharged for disability on 1 March 1863 and began receiving a pension in June 1863. He enlisted again, and mustered on 15 August 1863 as a Corporal in Company E of the 117th Indiana Infantry. He was promoted to Sergeant, and mustered out on 25 February 1864. He enlisted yet again, on 12 November 1864 as a Private in Company I of the 10th Indiana Cavalry. He was discharged on 13 May 1865.

In 1870 he was a house carpenter at Monticello in White County, IN.

His service basics from the Adjutant General,1 also as James S Rawlings and Rollins, and his Pension Card, online from fold3. Personal details from family genealogists and the US Census of 1860 & 1870.

c. 1842 in IN

12/23/1903; Los Angeles, CA