James Sanborn

James Sanborn Jr. born in Epsom March 2, 1821, and died July 31, 1863 of dysentary on the Steamer "City of Madison", somewhere outside of Helena, AR, the coffin procured there and buried along the riverbank. He lived and enlisted from Northwood (Enlisted 9/6/1862; Must. in 10/8/1862 as Pvt), N.H., New Hampshire Volunteers Co. D. The photo is from a small locket, enlarged about 4x.

James was the son of James Sanborn Sr. and Abigail Pearson. He married Sarah Elizabeth Yeaton of Epsom.

Photo courtesy of Nicholas Sanborn

For more information on Northwood, NH soldiers, visit the Northwood Historical Society Civil War soldiers webpage.