Union Army soldier, brother of Virgil Earp (1841–1926)
James Cooksey Earp
Born
(1841-06-28)June 28, 1841
Hartford, Ohio County Kentucky, USA
Died
January 25, 1926(1926-01-25) (aged 84)
San Bernardino, California
Resting place
Mountain View Cemetery in San Bernardino
Occupation(s)
Soldier, saloon-keeper
Spouse
Nellie "Bessie" Ketchum
Parent(s)
Nicholas Porter Earp and his second wife, Virginia Ann Cooksey
Relatives
Siblings Newton, Mariah Ann, James, Virgil, Martha, Wyatt, Morgan, Warren, Virginia Ann, and Douglas Earp
Military Service
Allegiance
United States
Service/branch
Union Army
Years of service
1861-63
Rank
Private
Unit
17th Illinois Infantry
Battles/wars
American Civil War
Battle of Fredericktown (WIA)
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