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Josiah Mann Cameron

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Josiah Mann Cameron

Birth
Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA
Death
28 May 1862 (aged 21)
Osceola, St. Clair County, Missouri, USA
Burial
Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA Add to Map
Plot
Block 130 Lot 3
Memorial ID
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Co. G 1st Iowa Cavalry
Died in defense of his country
Aged 21y 3m 20ds.
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Josiah was killed by guerrillas in skirmish outside of Osceola, Missouri in late May of 1862. In 1862, Union troops from Iowa were stationed in Missouri for the protection of farmers from Southern troops and guerrillas during the Civil War. He served as a private in Company G 1st Iowa Calvary.

Josiah body was returned Burlington and is buried in Aspen Grove. He is also listed on his father's monument in Aspen Grove.
Co. G 1st Iowa Cavalry
Died in defense of his country
Aged 21y 3m 20ds.
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Josiah was killed by guerrillas in skirmish outside of Osceola, Missouri in late May of 1862. In 1862, Union troops from Iowa were stationed in Missouri for the protection of farmers from Southern troops and guerrillas during the Civil War. He served as a private in Company G 1st Iowa Calvary.

Josiah body was returned Burlington and is buried in Aspen Grove. He is also listed on his father's monument in Aspen Grove.

Bio by: Chuck Cameron


Inscription


Of Company G 1st Iowa Calvary. Died in defense of his Country. Age 21 yrs 3 mon 20 dys.



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