James C. Irwin, the son of William and Elizabeth “Betsy” Irwin, was born in Sterling on August 9, 1838. He spent his life in the Town of Sterling where he served as Justice of the Peace. James married first Emma Fredenburgh who died July 22, 1874. He married second Sarah Ida Hammond. James died in Hannibal on February 7, 1912 at the age of 73.
born 1838 August 9 in Sterling, New York
enlisted 1862 August 11 at Oswego, NY, age 24
mustered in 1862 August 25
Private, 110th New York Infantry, Company H
hospitalized 1863 September 23 at Berwick, Louisiana
promoted 1864 May 1 Corporal
discharged 1865 August 28 at Albany, NY
married Emma Fredenburgh (died 1874)
married Sarah Ida Hammond
died 1912 February 7 in Hannibal, NY, age 73
interred Sterling Center Cemetery, Sterling, NY
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