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James Cooper
Captain, Co. E, 2nd MD Infantry
Born: about 1838 in Pennsylvania
Death: December 18, 1865 in Washington, DC
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Area A Lot 46
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Frederick Examiner (December 27, 1865)



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Muster-in
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Promotion to 1st Lt.
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Promotion to Captain
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Muster-out
\ADDITIONAL FACTS OF NOTE
 Military Information
 Age at Enlistment:   23
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Home Residence during War:   Frederick, MD
Military Years: 1861 - 1864

                Enlisted July 16, 1861 at Baltimore, MD
                2nd Lieutenant, Co. E, 2nd MD Infantry
                Detached to serve on Brig. Gen. Cooper's staff
                Promoted to 1st Lieutenant May 26, 1862
                Promoted to Captain April 24, 1863
                Served as Provost Marshal at Frankfort, KY
                Wounded at Petersburg June 16, 1864
                Discharged August 31, 1864
 
                        
Personal Information
 Occupation:
   Military
 Father:       Gen. James Cooper
 Mother:      Jane Mary Miller
 Spouse:        
                                               
​ Last known residence:  Washington, DC
 Cause of Death:     Apoplexy

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