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Civil War Veteran Called to Rest

Another civil war veteran was lost to the community today when James R. McAdam passed away at his home at 90 Clinton ST. Mr. McAdam has not been enjoying the best of health for some time past, and of late his condition has been such as to cause the gravest fears to those closest to him. He is survived by his wife. The deceased was 75 years of age and a native of Canada. He was a member of the GAR. The funeral will be held on Friday evening at 2 PM.

Santa Cruz Sentinel (November 26, 1921)

Old Soldier Laid to Rest

The funeral services for James McAdam, the aged veteran, who passed away on Tuesday, were held yesterday afternoon at the parlors of C.C. Chase on Walnut Av. A large number of comrades and sisters of the G.A.R. and W.R.C. of which the deceased was a member, attended the funeral and took part in the services.

Date of Birth: 1846-11-03

Date of Death: 1921-22-11

County: Santa Cruz

Cemetery/City of Burial: Oakwood Memorial Park

Plot: O85/08

Mortuary: CCC

Cause of Death: Cncr/Stomach

Spouse: (McAdam)_ Ida

Local Address: Clinton St 90

Last City: Santa Cruz

Native of: CN

Father Native of: John (ST)

Mother Native of: Fleming_ Agnes (ST)

Enlisted: 1864/05/14

Discharged: 1864/10/25

Military Unit: IL_ 134 Inf_ Co A

Rank: Pvt

Military Notes: R & M/O Chicago

GAR#: WR32

Available records used to obtain information:
Cemetery records
Santa Cruz County death records
Military records
Santa Cruz and Monterey newspapers
Voter Records

CW Reference: EvN 1921/11/22