James B. Keller

Death Date

1863-10-20

Gender

Race Description

White

Entity Type

Person

Kentucky resident and solider. Served in the Kentucky 8th Cavalry (C.S.A.) as a private from September 10, 1862 to October 4, 1862. Reported as deserted October 4, 1862. Formed a guerilla group with J. Miller with whom he murdered Major Abraham G. Wileman (U.S.A.) on October 5, 1863. Murdered in retribution by William Watkins on October 20, 1863.

Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers who Served in Organizations from the State of Kentucky, NARA RG 109, Microfilm Series M319, Roll 0045.
"Jim Kellar," _ Louisville Journal_ (Louisville, KY), October 26, 1863, p. 1.
"Major Wileman's Murderers Captured,"Louisville Journal(Louisville, KY), October 20, 1863, p.1.

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