James Avant
James
Avant was born about 1842 in Texas, the son of Durhham
and Susan Avant. He died February 10, 1863.
Veteran's Name: James Avant
Date of Birth: unknown
Birth County/State or Country: unknown
Date of Death: Feb.10,1863
Death County/State or Country: unknown
Name of Cemetery: unknown
Cemetery Town/County/State or Country: unknown
Additional Information: From Atascosa Co. Pleasanton,Tx. related to Durhham
Avant and my Great Grandmother Mary E Avant and others from that area.
Submitted by John T. Anderson
Pvt.
James Avant enlisted on October 13, 1861 in San Antonio. He
was recruited by Capt. McRae. He was 20 years old at the time and
the Cavalry set a value of $ 75 on his horse and $ 20 on his
personal equipment.
Muster Roll dated Jan. 1, 1861 - He is paid $ 31.60 for the use of
his horse. He is also due his regular pay from enlistment.
Muster Roll dated Feb. 1862- Pay due from enlistment.
Muster Roll dated April 1862 - Pay due from enlistment and he is
present.
Muster Roll dated October 31, 1862- It notes that he has
reenlisted on June 26. (Note, the unit is stationed near Helena at
this time.) He was last paid by Capt. Gary on Aug. 31. He is paid
$ 24.40 for the use of his horse. His horse is now valued at $ 85
and his equipment at $ 35.
1850 Henderson County, Tx. census
Name
age sex occupation
state born
Deram Avant 52
M Farmer 320 acres
SC
Susan "
42 F
Tn
Mason
18 M
Al.
Lewis
16 M
Tx
Jane
13 F
Tx
Susan
11 F
Tx
James
8 M
Tx
John
6 M
Tx
Lesander
3
F
Tx.
Submitted by Michael Tope
Name:
Laurie Sykes
Veteran's Name: James Avant
Date of Death: Feb 10 1863
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