PRIVATE JOHN T. BYXBEE

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October 9, 1842 (Connecticut) – September 1, 1862 (Hilton Head, SC); 19 years old
Enlisted August 24, 1861
Mustered in September 5, 1961
Unit: 7th Regiment, Connecticut Volunteers, Company D

Born to John D. (1814-1880) and Jane N. Hodges Byxbee (1822-1899). Siblings were Emily (1844-1915), George (1845-1903), Charles A. (1849-1925), Sarah (1849-1917) and Clara E. (1858-1920).

Died of an unknown cause on September 1, 1862 in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

Buried in Beaufort National Cemetery, 1601 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC; Section 35, Plot 3880. Photo from findagrave.com.

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Published by jeffd1121

USAF retiree. Veteran advocate. Committed to telling the stories of those who died while in the service of the country during wartime.

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