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Author: jerzygirl7860
Surnames: Capen, Creamer
Classification: queries
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I'm looking for James H Capen, b abt 1843 d 11 Dec 1868. He married Abigail Creamer
in 1867 NJ and they had one daughter, Mary Elizabeth Capen b. 1867/68.
I know that James served in the Civil War, enlisting in 1864 NY Cavalry and mustering out
in 1865. His daughter did apply for his pension and the papers I have seen state that
James was born in England and died at sea from illnesses from the war - he was on his way
to England.
I cannot find any information on him - this is one of my biggest brick walls.
I believe Abigail Creamer was married twice before marrying James - 1st to a Mr. Barber
and 2nd to a Mr. Doran. She married once after James died - to William Sharpless. I
don't know if any of this will help someone connect this couple but I'm at a loss
of where to look for James.
Any help would be wonderful.
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