Pvt.
James
B
Achey
aka Achip
Born in Butler, Ohio, United States
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died after
after age 36
[location unknown]
Profile last modified
| Created 31 May 2021
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Biography
His last name is indexed as ACHEY; but on the original military record image, the name appears to be ACHIP.
Not found in 1850 or 1860 or 1870 census records under Achey or Achip.
Private James Achey served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: Sept. 1 1862
Mustered out: Oct. 28 1865 Denver City
Side: USA
Regiment(s): 1st Regiment Colorado Calvary, Co M/ 3rd Regiment Colorado Cavalry
Enlisted: Sept. 1 1862
Mustered out: Oct. 28 1865 Denver City
Side: USA
Regiment(s): 1st Regiment Colorado Calvary, Co M/ 3rd Regiment Colorado Cavalry
Military
- Location: 'Colorado Denver City
- Surname: Achey
- enlisted = Sept. 1 1862
- mustered = Oct. 28 1865
- side = USA
- regiment flag =
- regiment name = Co G Vet. Batt'n 1 Colorado Cavalry
- source: FOLD3 Pension card
- ALSO, Co.H
Occupation: Miner
Nickname: the "Bloodless Third"
As a member of the Third Colorado Cavalry, he likely participated in the Sand Creek Massacre of over 100 Native American women and children.
Sources
- 32 pages fold3
- "United States Civil War Soldiers Index, 1861-1865", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FS53-4JS : 25 August 2021), James B. Achey, 1861-1865.
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