J.C. McCoy

MCCOY, CADWELL

Posted By: Clay County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 11/30/2010 at 06:44:25

Was born on Prince Edward's Island, July 4th, 1838, and moved to Walworth county, Wisconsin, with his parents, when 8 years old. From there they moved to Trempealeau county, of the same state, and made that his home until his removal to Iowa. During his residence in Wisconsin he learned the mason trade and worked at it for a number of years. Soon after the declaration of war between the north and the south, he enlisted in the First Wisconsin Light Artillery, and served with his battery for three years, and for gallantry and efficiency was promoted sergeant. Soon after receiving his discharge he re-enlisted in the 46th Wisconsin Veteran Volunteer Infantry as second lieutenant and served until April, 1865, when he was mustered out. Soon after his return to Trempealeau county he was elected sheriff, and held that office four years. In 1871 he came to Spencer and since that period has worked at his trade. He has held a number of local offices of importance. He was married in 1864 to Miss Elizabeth Cadwell. They have two children: Luman C. and Archie A. He participated with his regiment in every battle and skirmish during his nearly four years of experience as a soldier and has an honorable and creditable record.

Source: A History of Clay County, Iowa, by W. C. Gilbreath, 1889, p. 150.