| Name |
James Alexander MCENTIRE |
| Born |
Abt 1834 |
Burke County, North Carolina  [3, 4, 5] |
- *1836, NC -> age 14 on 1850 census
*1837, NC -> age 23 on 1860 census
*His pension application says he was born in "McDonald Co"., NC, but I think that should say "McDowell Co." There is no McDonald County; there is a city called McDonald, but it is in eastern North Carolina. McDowell County was created out of Burke and Rutherford counties in 1842. I know the McEntires were from the Old Fort area, which was in the old Burke County, which is why I've listed Burke as his birthplace.]]
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| Gender |
Male |
| Residence |
Abt 1837 |
Murray County, Georgia [3] |
- According to James' Confederate Pension application, dated 1902, he had resided in Georgia for 65 years, meaning the family moved from North Carolina in approximately 1837.
|
| Census |
1850 |
Murray County, Georgia [1] |
- James A. (14) appears in the household of Joseph A. McEntire. He was born in North Carolina and had attended school during the year.
The household includes Martha A. (17), Rhoda J. (12), Mary E. (9), and Burton Johnson (18).
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| Census |
1860 |
Georgia Militia District 825, Murray, Georgia [2] |
- James A. (23) appears in the household of Joseph A. Mcentire (59). He was a farm laborer. He was born in North Carolina.
The household includes Martha A. (27), and Mary E. (19).
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| Military |
10 Mar 1862 |
Civil War [6] |
- According to his pension application, James served four months, then furnished a substitute. Apparently it was the practice among the wealthy (on both sides) to hire a substitute to fight. The Confederate Army disallowed substitutes in 1864.
James later enlisted Edmundson's Battallion, in which he served until the surrender.
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| Military |
12 May 1865 |
Kingston, , Georgia [6, 7] |
- His pension application states he was present when his company and regiment surrendered and discharged.
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| Residence |
19 Oct 1867 |
Georgia Militia District 825, Murray, Georgia [8] |
- On 19 Oct 1867, James A. McEntire swore an oath of allegiance to the United States and that he had resided in Georgia for the last 12 months.
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| Misc |
25 Sep 1876 |
Murray County, Georgia [9] |
- He filed an administration bond as principal for the estate of William M. McEntire. He was also named “temporary Admnr of the Goods, chattels and credits of WilliamM. McEntire decd.”
|
| Census |
1880 |
Ball Ground District, Murray, Georgia [10] |
- James A. McEntire (44) was enumerated as head of household. The household includes his wife, Georgia "B" (42); sons: James T. (18), Charles (17), Joseph (15), Huston (10), Georgia (9), Eugene (6); and boarders: Thomas Davidson (55) and Frank Covington (20).
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| Residence |
Abt 1893–1901 |
, , Ohio [7] |
| He was in federal prison for eight years. |
| Residence |
1902 |
Murray County, Georgia [7] |
| His pension file states that he resided in Murray County in 1902. |
| Military |
18 Jul 1902 |
Murray County, Georgia [7] |
- In 1902, he filed for an Indigent Soldier's pension for his service in the Civil War. He describes his occupation since the end of the war as farming. He filed his pension on the grounds of "age and poverty," and "infirmity and poverty." He owns no property and has no source of income. He says he has a wife, "but no family." A. K Ramsey and R. E. Wilson were witnesses on his behalf.
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| ADDR |
12 Sep 1902 |
Spring Place, Murray, Georgia [7] |
- His mailing address is recorded in a Power of Attorney in his Confederate Pension application.
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| Residence |
1903 |
Murray County, Georgia [7] |
| His pension file states that he resided in Murray County during 1903. |
| ADDR |
8 Jan 1903 |
Dennis, Murray, Georgia [7] |
| His mailing address is recorded as Dennis. |
| Residence |
1904 |
Murray County, Georgia [7] |
| His pension states that he resided in Murray County in 1904. |
| ADDR |
8 Jan 1904 |
, Gordon, Georgia [7] |
- He signed a Power of Attorney to have his pension check mailed t
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| Residence |
1905 |
Murray County, Georgia [7] |
| His pension files states his residence as Murray County. |
| ADDR |
10 Jan 1905 |
Ranger, Gordon, Georgia [7] |
| His mailing address is recorded as Ranger. |
| Residence |
1906 |
Murray County, Georgia [7] |
| His pension file states his address is Murray County. |
| ADDR |
11 Jan 1906 |
Spring Place, Murray, Georgia [7] |
| His mailing address is recorded as Spring Place. |
| ADDR |
5 Jan 1907 |
Spring Place, Murray, Georgia [7] |
| His mailing address is recorded as Spring Place. |
| Census |
1910 |
Militia District 1063, Gordon County, Georgia [11] |
- James A. McEntire (74) was enumerated as head of household. The only other household member was his wife, Georgia G (78).
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| FAN |
James Churchell Ellis |
| FAN |
Nancy Joanna Stroud |
| FAN |
Ora L. Ellis |
| Died |
1917 |
Murray County, Georgia [12] |
- 1917, Murray County, GA -> Confederate Voices
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| Person ID |
I1910 |
Kendrick-Hemphill |
| Last Modified |
4 May 2013 |
Abt 1834 - 1917 (~ 83 years)