UNIT: 4th New Jersey Infantry; Company B, 192nd Pennsylvania Infantry
HOMETOWN: Washington Township; later Shamong
BORN/DIED: 1827–1900
RANK: Private, promoted to Corporal (4th NJ); Private (192nd PA)
GRAVE LOCATION: Old Tabernacle Cemetery, Row 37 Lot 5
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Old Tabernacle Cemetery, Row 37 Lot 5
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My name is James Snow. I was born January 1827 in Wales, England. I do not remember the year that my family moved to the United States. When I was 19, I answered the call from President Polk and participated in the fight against Mexico from 1846 to 1848.
In 1861, on November 21, I mustered into the 4th NJ Infantry Regiment with the rank of Private; By the end of my service I had been promoted to Corporal. During my service I was held as a prisoner of war in a Confederate prison in Virginia, from June 27 to September 13, 1862.
I was discharged from the 4th Infantry due to a disability on November 29, 1862. It was so long ago, that I do not remember what my disability was, however I must have overcome my ailment, because I joined the 192nd Pennsylvania Infantry on July 12, 1864, and served as a Private in Co. B.
The 192nd regiment was recruited from the 20th PA militia which was called into service in 1862 and again in 1863. The regiment joined 14 other companies at Camp Cadwalader, Philadelphia. The companies were organized and mustered into the U.S. on July 7,1864, for a term of 100 days. On the expiration of their term of service the entire command mustered out on November 11, 1864, including me.
The regiment was re-organized for one year of service. Some mem reenlisted for the one year of service. I did not.
At the end of the war, I tried to receive compensation by the Federal Government for the 79 days of captivity by the Confederates. It took 21 years for my request to be approved. I received $.25 per day at a total of $19.75.
After my military service I settled down in a small home along the Tuckerton State Road near Sooy’s Tavern in Washington Township. This was just north of Batsto. In 1879 I purchased a small two-story frame home in Shamong Township across the Dingletown Road from Indian Ann Roberts. I lived there with my wife Mary and two sons, James and Walter.
In 1887 while traveling I was robbed by “highwaymen”. My watch and other goods were stolen.
I continued to work as a farmer until my death on June 20, 1900.
(James Snow – Todd Horner Collection)
(1900 Obit New Jersey Mirror June 27, 1900)
James Snow (Old Tabernacle Cemetery Row 37 Lot 5)
(August 3, 1887, New Jersey Mirror)
Timeline
January 1827: Born in Wales, according to the booklet.
1846–1848: Served in the war with Mexico.
November 21, 1861: Mustered into the 4th New Jersey Infantry as a Private; later promoted to Corporal.
June 27–September 13, 1862: Held as a prisoner of war in Virginia.
November 29, 1862: Discharged because of a disability.
July 12, 1864: Joined Company B, 192nd Pennsylvania Infantry as a Private.
November 11, 1864: Mustered out at the end of the regiment’s term.
1879: Purchased a home in Shamong across Dingletown Road from Indian Ann Roberts.
1887: Robbed of his watch and other belongings while traveling.
June 20, 1900: Died after working as a farmer.
