Civil War veteran of Manigault's Battalion of the South Carolina Artillery, Company A.
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Per his death notice in the Augusta Chronicle, he died in Charleston, SC though he was well known and highly esteemed in Augusta, Ga.
Per his funeral notice in the News and Courier, funeral was held at St. Mary's in Charleston, SC. He was a member of the Palmetto Guard.
May 19, 1882: "THE LATE JAMES A. BRUX. We find the following notice in the Charleston News & Courier of the death of Mr. James Augustus Brux, formerly of Augusta: "A large number of friends will learn with sorrow that this estimable citizen and true soldier was quietly laid to rest in St. Lawrence Cemetery, yesterday. He died suddenly, at his residence, 23 Pitt street, in this city, Monday night, at eleven o'clock.
Few men had lived a more unsullied life as citizen or soldier. Singularly reserved in manner, ha was manly and firm in his opinions. The large attendance of friends and war companions at his obsequies at St. Mary's Church attested their deep sorrow at the blow which had befallen them in his sudden death. Lieutenant Brux passed through the Confederate war from the beginning, on Morris Island to the end, at Averysboro, North Carolina, working his way from life ranks, by repeated promotions, to tho position of Junior First Lieutenant of the Company. In every movement of the battery he was present for duty.
In the last fight on the picket lines, on James Island February 10th. 1865, he was severely wounded and disabled for further duty in the field. After the war, like a true man he fared the common ruin of his people and worked with a will to rebuild his fortune, almost dying at duty's post. Lieut. Brux cherished a deep attachment for his War Company and its succeeding organization, and his last act in life for it was to have his three sons enrolled as active members, the only such instance in the history of the Palmetto Guard.
It was with no ordinary feelings of sorrow that the Company, when at drill on Tuesday evening, heard the announcement of his sudden death. The drill was adjourned, and the Company marched in a body to his home to express their sorrow and to offer their services in any way acceptable to the family of their esteemed Lieutenant. In a body they paid the last tribute of respect to his memory. The following gentlemen acted as pall-bearers Messrs. L. J. Barbot, G. A. Follin, M. Chapeau, J. A. LePrince, Maj. H. T. McGee, and ex-Lieutenant W. H. Chapman."
Augustus married Elvina Genevieve Eugenia DUPONT "Elvina", daughter of Francis "Frank" DUPONT and Emma (Irma) Marie Louise DURBAN.
Elvina was born 12 Dec 1839 in Charleston County, SC. She died 30 Dec 1913 in Charleston Co, SC. & was buried in St. Lawrence cemetery, Charleston, SC.
Steve Beaty. Find A Grave member # 47074500
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Per his death notice in the Augusta Chronicle, he died in Charleston, SC though he was well known and highly esteemed in Augusta, Ga.
Per his funeral notice in the News and Courier, funeral was held at St. Mary's in Charleston, SC. He was a member of the Palmetto Guard.
May 19, 1882: "THE LATE JAMES A. BRUX. We find the following notice in the Charleston News & Courier of the death of Mr. James Augustus Brux, formerly of Augusta: "A large number of friends will learn with sorrow that this estimable citizen and true soldier was quietly laid to rest in St. Lawrence Cemetery, yesterday. He died suddenly, at his residence, 23 Pitt street, in this city, Monday night, at eleven o'clock.
Few men had lived a more unsullied life as citizen or soldier. Singularly reserved in manner, ha was manly and firm in his opinions. The large attendance of friends and war companions at his obsequies at St. Mary's Church attested their deep sorrow at the blow which had befallen them in his sudden death. Lieutenant Brux passed through the Confederate war from the beginning, on Morris Island to the end, at Averysboro, North Carolina, working his way from life ranks, by repeated promotions, to tho position of Junior First Lieutenant of the Company. In every movement of the battery he was present for duty.
In the last fight on the picket lines, on James Island February 10th. 1865, he was severely wounded and disabled for further duty in the field. After the war, like a true man he fared the common ruin of his people and worked with a will to rebuild his fortune, almost dying at duty's post. Lieut. Brux cherished a deep attachment for his War Company and its succeeding organization, and his last act in life for it was to have his three sons enrolled as active members, the only such instance in the history of the Palmetto Guard.
It was with no ordinary feelings of sorrow that the Company, when at drill on Tuesday evening, heard the announcement of his sudden death. The drill was adjourned, and the Company marched in a body to his home to express their sorrow and to offer their services in any way acceptable to the family of their esteemed Lieutenant. In a body they paid the last tribute of respect to his memory. The following gentlemen acted as pall-bearers Messrs. L. J. Barbot, G. A. Follin, M. Chapeau, J. A. LePrince, Maj. H. T. McGee, and ex-Lieutenant W. H. Chapman."
Augustus married Elvina Genevieve Eugenia DUPONT "Elvina", daughter of Francis "Frank" DUPONT and Emma (Irma) Marie Louise DURBAN.
Elvina was born 12 Dec 1839 in Charleston County, SC. She died 30 Dec 1913 in Charleston Co, SC. & was buried in St. Lawrence cemetery, Charleston, SC.
Steve Beaty. Find A Grave member # 47074500
Civil War veteran of Manigault's Battalion of the South Carolina Artillery, Company A.
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Per his death notice in the Augusta Chronicle, he died in Charleston, SC though he was well known and highly esteemed in Augusta, Ga.
Per his funeral notice in the News and Courier, funeral was held at St. Mary's in Charleston, SC. He was a member of the Palmetto Guard.
May 19, 1882: "THE LATE JAMES A. BRUX. We find the following notice in the Charleston News & Courier of the death of Mr. James Augustus Brux, formerly of Augusta: "A large number of friends will learn with sorrow that this estimable citizen and true soldier was quietly laid to rest in St. Lawrence Cemetery, yesterday. He died suddenly, at his residence, 23 Pitt street, in this city, Monday night, at eleven o'clock.
Few men had lived a more unsullied life as citizen or soldier. Singularly reserved in manner, ha was manly and firm in his opinions. The large attendance of friends and war companions at his obsequies at St. Mary's Church attested their deep sorrow at the blow which had befallen them in his sudden death. Lieutenant Brux passed through the Confederate war from the beginning, on Morris Island to the end, at Averysboro, North Carolina, working his way from life ranks, by repeated promotions, to tho position of Junior First Lieutenant of the Company. In every movement of the battery he was present for duty.
In the last fight on the picket lines, on James Island February 10th. 1865, he was severely wounded and disabled for further duty in the field. After the war, like a true man he fared the common ruin of his people and worked with a will to rebuild his fortune, almost dying at duty's post. Lieut. Brux cherished a deep attachment for his War Company and its succeeding organization, and his last act in life for it was to have his three sons enrolled as active members, the only such instance in the history of the Palmetto Guard.
It was with no ordinary feelings of sorrow that the Company, when at drill on Tuesday evening, heard the announcement of his sudden death. The drill was adjourned, and the Company marched in a body to his home to express their sorrow and to offer their services in any way acceptable to the family of their esteemed Lieutenant. In a body they paid the last tribute of respect to his memory. The following gentlemen acted as pall-bearers Messrs. L. J. Barbot, G. A. Follin, M. Chapeau, J. A. LePrince, Maj. H. T. McGee, and ex-Lieutenant W. H. Chapman."
Augustus married Elvina Genevieve Eugenia DUPONT "Elvina", daughter of Francis "Frank" DUPONT and Emma (Irma) Marie Louise DURBAN.
Elvina was born 12 Dec 1839 in Charleston County, SC. She died 30 Dec 1913 in Charleston Co, SC. & was buried in St. Lawrence cemetery, Charleston, SC.
Steve Beaty. Find A Grave member # 47074500
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Per his death notice in the Augusta Chronicle, he died in Charleston, SC though he was well known and highly esteemed in Augusta, Ga.
Per his funeral notice in the News and Courier, funeral was held at St. Mary's in Charleston, SC. He was a member of the Palmetto Guard.
May 19, 1882: "THE LATE JAMES A. BRUX. We find the following notice in the Charleston News & Courier of the death of Mr. James Augustus Brux, formerly of Augusta: "A large number of friends will learn with sorrow that this estimable citizen and true soldier was quietly laid to rest in St. Lawrence Cemetery, yesterday. He died suddenly, at his residence, 23 Pitt street, in this city, Monday night, at eleven o'clock.
Few men had lived a more unsullied life as citizen or soldier. Singularly reserved in manner, ha was manly and firm in his opinions. The large attendance of friends and war companions at his obsequies at St. Mary's Church attested their deep sorrow at the blow which had befallen them in his sudden death. Lieutenant Brux passed through the Confederate war from the beginning, on Morris Island to the end, at Averysboro, North Carolina, working his way from life ranks, by repeated promotions, to tho position of Junior First Lieutenant of the Company. In every movement of the battery he was present for duty.
In the last fight on the picket lines, on James Island February 10th. 1865, he was severely wounded and disabled for further duty in the field. After the war, like a true man he fared the common ruin of his people and worked with a will to rebuild his fortune, almost dying at duty's post. Lieut. Brux cherished a deep attachment for his War Company and its succeeding organization, and his last act in life for it was to have his three sons enrolled as active members, the only such instance in the history of the Palmetto Guard.
It was with no ordinary feelings of sorrow that the Company, when at drill on Tuesday evening, heard the announcement of his sudden death. The drill was adjourned, and the Company marched in a body to his home to express their sorrow and to offer their services in any way acceptable to the family of their esteemed Lieutenant. In a body they paid the last tribute of respect to his memory. The following gentlemen acted as pall-bearers Messrs. L. J. Barbot, G. A. Follin, M. Chapeau, J. A. LePrince, Maj. H. T. McGee, and ex-Lieutenant W. H. Chapman."
Augustus married Elvina Genevieve Eugenia DUPONT "Elvina", daughter of Francis "Frank" DUPONT and Emma (Irma) Marie Louise DURBAN.
Elvina was born 12 Dec 1839 in Charleston County, SC. She died 30 Dec 1913 in Charleston Co, SC. & was buried in St. Lawrence cemetery, Charleston, SC.
Steve Beaty. Find A Grave member # 47074500
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