Black Civil War Veteran – Watermelon Farmer Specialist who settled in Newaygo in 1874

Black and white photograph of six men standing outdoors near a grave, with a tree and open fields in the background. The men are dressed in dark clothing, some with medals or patches, and are standing solemnly around a coffin decorated with flowers. Text below the photo mentions they are members of Judd Post No. 153, Newaygo, attending a grave-side service for soldiers from the Battle of Soldiers Home, died in 1915, with additional details about the funeral and individuals involved.

The Story of James Battles

Historical death certificate from Michigan, dated January 5, 1914, for James T. Rutter, deceased at 55 years old, in Detroit.
A gravestone in a cemetery with the inscription: 'JAMES T BATTLES PVT CO P 102 USCT SEP 18 1830 DEC 19 1913'
A census record page showing information about James Battles, born in 1837 in Albermarle, Virginia, and died in 1913 in Michigan. Contains detailed facts about his birth, residence, and family members.
A typed document listing the birth, residence, death, and race details of an individual, including their age, family relations, and military service, with some faded text and uneven lighting.
A genealogical record from Ancestry showing personal details and family history of Sarah Frances Finley, including birth and death dates, locations, family members, and sources for information.
A handwritten family history chart with names, dates, and notes about family members and ancestors, including references to historical figures and events.
A printed document titled '1850 United States Federal Census' showing personal information of a person named James Battles, age 13, born in 1837 in Virginia, living in Albemarle, Virginia, with a list of household members including relatives and thei
Historical military draft record with handwritten entries, including names, ages, birthplaces, and other details, framed under glass.
A historical document related to Civil War pension, including handwritten personal details such as name, service information, and application details.
A page of a biographical document about James Battles, a Black Civil War veteran and watermelon farmer, detailing his birth, military service, marriage, children, death, and burial information.
A historical document detailing events related to James Battles, including dates and personal milestones, with a note about the burial of James Battles' remains.
A printed document with text about a Civil War soldier named James Battles and his family history, funeral details, and the source of information, dated January 1, 1914, provided by contributor Scott Jensen.
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