Civil War Soldier 1861-1865
James or Jim Lightsky, Wosegesic, Wassagezhic, Arnowogezice Native American Soldier in the American Civil War. 1st Michigan Sharpshooters, Company K. Jim died of pneumonia, leaving an unmamed wife and child. Services and held Susan Lake, aka Greensky Hill Methodist Church and Cemetery with The Rev. William Petoskey and Quinten Walker.
Noted as an asset and exceptional soldier during the war. He later assumed the pulpit for 51 years and was known for his generosity, kindness and compassion.
Another Native American Civil War Soldier which appears to be buried without a headstone.
There seems to be some confusion over his burial location. The Newspaper article, The Charlevoix Courier, Jim Lightsky Wosegesic Obit 30 Yr Anniversary Print 4 June 1947 Pg 2 shows burial at Susan Lake.
The Original 1917 death notice The Charlevoix Courier also shows burial at Brookside Cemetery as reflected in the Czopek Book. Spellings vary but seem to match as found in Vicki Wilsons' Publication, "Michigan Indians in the Civil War".
The attached death certificate dated 19 May 1917 shows Brookside Cemetery as burial location. Until this is verified, his record will show the latter as burial location.
James or Jim Lightsky, Wosegesic, Wassagezhic, Arnowogezice Native American Soldier in the American Civil War. 1st Michigan Sharpshooters, Company K. Jim died of pneumonia, leaving an unmamed wife and child. Services and held Susan Lake, aka Greensky Hill Methodist Church and Cemetery with The Rev. William Petoskey and Quinten Walker.
Noted as an asset and exceptional soldier during the war. He later assumed the pulpit for 51 years and was known for his generosity, kindness and compassion.
Another Native American Civil War Soldier which appears to be buried without a headstone.
There seems to be some confusion over his burial location. The Newspaper article, The Charlevoix Courier, Jim Lightsky Wosegesic Obit 30 Yr Anniversary Print 4 June 1947 Pg 2 shows burial at Susan Lake.
The Original 1917 death notice The Charlevoix Courier also shows burial at Brookside Cemetery as reflected in the Czopek Book. Spellings vary but seem to match as found in Vicki Wilsons' Publication, "Michigan Indians in the Civil War".
The attached death certificate dated 19 May 1917 shows Brookside Cemetery as burial location. Until this is verified, his record will show the latter as burial location.
Civil War Soldier 1861-1865
James or Jim Lightsky, Wosegesic, Wassagezhic, Arnowogezice Native American Soldier in the American Civil War. 1st Michigan Sharpshooters, Company K. Jim died of pneumonia, leaving an unmamed wife and child. Services and held Susan Lake, aka Greensky Hill Methodist Church and Cemetery with The Rev. William Petoskey and Quinten Walker.
Noted as an asset and exceptional soldier during the war. He later assumed the pulpit for 51 years and was known for his generosity, kindness and compassion.
Another Native American Civil War Soldier which appears to be buried without a headstone.
There seems to be some confusion over his burial location. The Newspaper article, The Charlevoix Courier, Jim Lightsky Wosegesic Obit 30 Yr Anniversary Print 4 June 1947 Pg 2 shows burial at Susan Lake.
The Original 1917 death notice The Charlevoix Courier also shows burial at Brookside Cemetery as reflected in the Czopek Book. Spellings vary but seem to match as found in Vicki Wilsons' Publication, "Michigan Indians in the Civil War".
The attached death certificate dated 19 May 1917 shows Brookside Cemetery as burial location. Until this is verified, his record will show the latter as burial location.
James or Jim Lightsky, Wosegesic, Wassagezhic, Arnowogezice Native American Soldier in the American Civil War. 1st Michigan Sharpshooters, Company K. Jim died of pneumonia, leaving an unmamed wife and child. Services and held Susan Lake, aka Greensky Hill Methodist Church and Cemetery with The Rev. William Petoskey and Quinten Walker.
Noted as an asset and exceptional soldier during the war. He later assumed the pulpit for 51 years and was known for his generosity, kindness and compassion.
Another Native American Civil War Soldier which appears to be buried without a headstone.
There seems to be some confusion over his burial location. The Newspaper article, The Charlevoix Courier, Jim Lightsky Wosegesic Obit 30 Yr Anniversary Print 4 June 1947 Pg 2 shows burial at Susan Lake.
The Original 1917 death notice The Charlevoix Courier also shows burial at Brookside Cemetery as reflected in the Czopek Book. Spellings vary but seem to match as found in Vicki Wilsons' Publication, "Michigan Indians in the Civil War".
The attached death certificate dated 19 May 1917 shows Brookside Cemetery as burial location. Until this is verified, his record will show the latter as burial location.
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