JACKSON, James Streshly

Affiliation:  Union

Born: September 27 1823, Fayette Cty KY

Died: October 8 1862, Perryville KY

Pre-War Profession: Lawyer, Mexican War, US congressman

War Service: December 1861 recruited 3rd Kentucky Cavalry - Col., July 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 10th Divn/Army of the Ohio at Perryville (k)

Post War: He was killed in action on October 8, 1862, during the Battle of Perryville