Person:James O'Neil (4)

according to the 1880 census, he is listed as being born in Scotland, census taken in Lynden, Whatcom, Washington.

placed in the notes section

Last Saturday afternoon the bugle call was sounded for another of the brave Boys in Blue, who fought four long years under "Old Glory" to keep our nation, one and inseparable. Captain James O'Neil of Company H., 11th Wis. Volunteers, was quietly ushered into the presence of his Great Commander on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. He had been ailing for about four weeks, yet death came as a surprise to the family, although the old gentleman felt from the time he was taken sick that his days were numbered. Captain O'Neil was a pioneer of Lynden, and was well and favorably known by many people all over Whatcom Co. The funeral took place at the M. E. Church, Monday afternoon and was very largely attended. Rev. White of the Adventist Church of Seattle, delivered a very touching funeral sermon over the silent remains in which he paid many beautiful tributes to the departed soldier. (From The Lynden Tribune, October 22, 1908) Submitted by site coordinator.

1. ↑ James O’Neil, a resident of Caledonia, Wisconsin, enlisted on 3 Sep 1861 in Company H, 11th Wisconsin Infantry, as a corporal. He made Full First lieutenant on 27 Apr 1864 and Full Captain on 10 Dec 1864. He mustered out of service on 4 Sep 1865.1