Individual Details
Spencer E. Adamson
(19 Dec 1840 - 6 Apr 1863)
Although John N. Adamson stated in his pension report that his brother Spencer E. had died at Miliken's Bend LA on 6 Apr 1863, the actual Battle of Miliken's Bend was fought on the 7th of June in 1863 - the battle was part of the campaign against Vicksburg, MS.
Events
| Birth | 19 Dec 1840 | Indiana |  | ||
| Military | 1863 | Company E, 60th Regt, IN Vol. Infantry | |||
| Death | 6 Apr 1863 | Miliken's Bend, Madison Parish, Louisiana | |
Families
| Father | Simon Adamson (1806 - 1889) |
| Mother | Anna Elliott (1812 - 1862) |
| Sibling | Elizabeth A. Adamson (1835 - ) |
| Sibling | Catherine Manerva Adamson (1843 - ) |
| Sibling | John Nelson Adamson (1845 - 1922) |
Endnotes
1. Civil War Pension Application (National Archives; State Archives), File X.C.2.719.774; Dept of Veterans Affaird.
2. Civil War Pension Application (National Archives; State Archives), File X.C.2.719.774; Dept of Veterans Affaird.