James Isom

James S. Isom (abt 1837 – aft June 15, 1880) served as a private in Company M, 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry.

Personal life
James Isom was born about 1837 in Talbot County, Georgia to William and Jane (Weathers) Isom.

Civil War service
Isom enlisted as a private in Company M on February 2, 1864 in Knoxville, Tennessee for a period of three years and mustered in May 15, 1864 at Gallatin, Tennessee. He was appointed sergeant on February 2, 1864, but later reduced to the ranks.

He is described as 27 years old, 5' 10" tall, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair, and by occupation a carpenter.

Isom is listed as present for duty until either June 20, 1864 when he deserted at Gallatin, Tennessee or July 15, 1864 at Rogersville, Tennessee.

When the regiment mustered out on September 5, 1865 at Knoxville, Isom had been reduced to the rank of private and was dishonorably discharged. He had never been paid, owed $2.42 to the government for clothing, and had been paid a $60 bounty.

Post-war life
The only record of Isom's life after the war is the 1880 U.S. Census, which has him living with his widowed mother in the Wilkinson area of Talbot County, Georgia.

Isom's date of death, place, and location of his grave has not been found.