James J. W. Banks

First Name: James
Middle Name(s): J. W.
Last Name: Banks
Unit: 
Co. A, 47th Alabama Infantry
Residence (County): 
Tallapoosa County, AL
Biography: 

James Banks (1839-1862) was from Tallapoosa County, Alabama but was born in Georgia. He was the son of William and Jane Banks. He served as a fourth sergeant in Co. A, 47th Alabama Infantry. James was killed at the Battle of Cedar Run on August 9, 1862.

Authored Letters

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ID Letter Date Author Recipient From To
11389 Wright1 July 10, 1862 James J. W. Banks Bryant L. Wright Hanover County, VA

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