James Avant - CO K 2nd Texas Cavalry

 

 

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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