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James Robert Roney

6 Dec 1841 – 18 Feb 1907

Birth6 Dec 1841
Death18 Feb 1907
CemeteryHenderson Cemetery
Shelby County , Illinois , USA
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James married Nancy R. Henderson, 24 Jan 1867, Shelby County, Illinois. They had five children. ==== AN OLD CITIZEN James R. Roney Dies After Two Days Sickness Was a Faithful Soldier James Robert Roney was born in Moultrie Co., Ill, near Bethany, Dec. 6, 1841, and departed this life at his home near Todds Point, Feb. 18, 1907, aged 65 years, 2 months and 12 days. He was the son of Joseph & Bruin Roney and one of a family of thirteen children all of whom have preceded him in death except for Martin Roney of Norcater, Kan., Mrs. Louise Crowder, Mrs. Sarah Lennex of Bethany and Mrs. Mary Latshaw of Decatur. He was married to Rachel Henderson, Jan. 24, 1867, and to this union were born five children, Alla, Cordelia, Intmen, Julia and Thurman. Only of these, Mrs. Julia Patterson, lives to mourn the loss of a father. Mr. Roney enlisted in Comp. B 41st Illinois Infanty July 15, 1861 and served to the close of the Civil War. He was wounded at Ft. Donnelson in Feb. 1862. A musket ball passed through his breast and was extracted after returning home.He was in the thickest of the fight all the way down the Mississippi Rover under U. S. Grant. He was a brave and gallant soldier. He was in the battle of Ft. Henry Feb. 6, 1862, at F.t Donnelson Feb. 13,14, 15, where he was wounded the 15th.Was in the battle of Pittsburg Landing April 6 and 7, 1862, at the siege of Corinth and the battle of Hatcha River Bridge Oct. 5, 1862, at Col Water April 19, 1863, at the siege of Vicksburg, Miss., from May 19 to July 4,1873 and at the siege and battle of Jackson, Miss., July 12,1863. From the time of his enlistment until he was honorable discharged at Louisville, Ky., July 22, 1865, his record was without a blot. He was faithful to the flag and his country. He united with the Christian church at Wilburn Creek in Sept. 1867 under the ministry of Elder John Sconce. His home was always a welcome home for the preacher as well as to friends. He leaves besides his sorrow stricken wife, one child, Mrs. Patterson of Prairie Home, one brother, three sisters and many friends and relatives to mourn his death. Few men were better known or will be more greatly missed in the community than Mr. Roney. But will be missed most of all in his home. He was of a kindly disposition, always jovial and cheerful, and was a kind and affectionate husband and father, a good citizen and neighbor, hospitable and kind to everybody. The funeral services were held Wednesday at the family residence conducted by Rev. A. H. Harrell of Tuscola in the presence of a large of sympathizing neighbors and friends. The remains were laid to rest in the Wilburn Creek cemetery. The Bethany Echo; Bethany, Moultrie County, Illinois; Fri. 22 Feb 1907; p. 3, col. 4. ==== Illinois Civil War Detail Report Name RONEY, JAMES R Rank PVT Company B Unit 41 IL US INF Personal Characteristics Residence SULLIVAN, MOULTRIE CO, IL Age 19 Height 6' Hair LIGHT Eyes BLUE Complexion FAIR Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER Nativity SHELBY CO, IL Service Record Joined When AUG 6, 1861 Joined Where DECATUR, IL Joined By Whom A B LEE Period 3 YRS Muster In AUG 6, 1861 Muster In Where DECATUR, IL Muster In By Whom Muster Out 22 Jul 1865 Muster Out Where Louisville, KY Muster Out By Whom LT Woods

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PVT Co. B, 41st Ill. Inf. & PVT Co. G, 53rd Ill. Inf.

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