Peake - Stiles - Person Sheet
Peake - Stiles - Person Sheet
NameSarah A. THOMPSON 
BirthDec 18, 1840, KY
DeathOct 26, 1913
Burial1913, Mt. Sherman Cemetery, Larue Co.,KY
FatherJames THOMPSON (1813-ca1885)
MotherSarah Jane RACHFORD (ca1818-1917)
Spouses
BirthJan 3, 1839, Green Co., KY
DeathDec 16, 1913
Burial1913, Mt. Sherman Cemetery, Larue Co.,KY
Misc. Notes
Served in the Union Army. Co A 2nd Ky Calvary Union
John Martin Elkins, 22 years old, joined the 2nd Ky. cavalry at Camp Joe Holt, in southern Indiana. He saw action in numerous battles and was wounded at Chickamauga on 20 Sept, 1863. His health deteriorated, particularly his eye sight, causing him severe headaches. He attributed part of the eye problem to the smoke and dust of combat. He returned home in 1865 not the same man.
John Martin Elkins, 22 years old, joined the 2nd Ky. cavalry at Camp Joe Holt, in southern Indiana. He saw action in numerous battles and was wounded at Chickamauga on 20 Sept, 1863. His health deteriorated, particularly his eye sight, causing him severe headaches. He attributed part of the eye problem to the smoke and dust of combat. He returned home in 1865 not the same man.
MarriageApr 25, 1867
ChildrenLucy (1868-1943)
Mary M. (1870-1870)
E. Florence (1871-1915)
James S. (1873-1894)
Joseph (1878-1960)