James Barrow

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  In an obituary notice of Col. Barrow written by Gen. Cobb, he writes, when the 64th Regiment was sent to his headquarters near Quincy, Florida, there being no field officer appointed to instruct the officersand drill the regiment, General Cobb "knowing the high qualifications of the young officer for the duty, requested him to undertake it, he responded with his usual promptness and cheerfulness". "No better evidence can be given of the manner in which he discharged that duty than the simple statement that the regiment, to whomhe was an entire stranger, both officers and men, earnestly and unanimously asked that he be appointed Lieutenant Colonel. That request was granted." He continues: "In the bloody battle of Ocean Ponds (Olustee), it fell to the lot of our noble young friend with colorsof his regiment in his hands, rallying and leading his troops to victory, to fall and fill asoldier's grave. He fell with the flag of hiscountry in his hands, his Bible in his bosom. A Soldier's death with a Christian's hope." A hero and man of lofty character. That the following account of the battle written by a veteran in 1903: "...here was where the 64th Georgia lost the best commanding officer she everhad, James Barrow." His name is inscribed in the Roll of Heros on the Confederate Monument in Athens, GA. 

Fla., Feb. 20, 1864. He was never married.

He first atttended the Ga.Military Institute, at MaAetta, )At afterward received an appointment to West Point through Senator Alex H. Stephens.

When Georgia seceded, he resigned, and was appointed Lieutenant of State Troops by Gov. Joseph E. Brown.

He was wounded at the Battle of Dam No. 1., in Virginia, April 16, 1862, and upon return to service, received the appointment of Adjutant General, on the Staff of Major Gen. Howell Cobb, where he remained until appointed Lieutenant Cononel of 64th Regiment, Georgia Volunteers, in 1863.

In an obituary written by Gen. Cobb, he says: "It fell to the lot of our noble yoiiug friend, with the colors Of his Regiment in his hands, rallying and lead ing his troops to victory, to fall and fill a ,;oldiers grave. He fell with his Country's flag in his hands, his Bible in his bosom, and died a soldiers death with a Christian's hope."

More About JAMES BARROW:

Fact 1: February 20, 1864, killed at the battle of Olustee, Fla.:"pierced through the heart by a mini ball"

Fact 2: was a Lieut. Col. for the C. S. A.

Fact 3: never married

Fact 4: was a cadet at the GA. Military Institute

Fact 5: 1858, then appointed to West Point Military Academy by Senator Alexander H. Stephens

Fact 6: when GA. secede he resigned and came home

Fact 7: 1861, commissioned Lieut. of GA. State troops by Gov. Joseph E. Brown

Fact 8: assigned to duty drilling and instructing troops

Fact 9: Commissioned A. Adjutant Genl. of Gen. Howell Cobb's Brigade, applied for by Cob

Fact 10: April 16, 1862, wounded in the battle of Dam No. 1 in Virginia, later resumed duties with Cobb

Fact 11: 1863, commissioned Lieutenant Colonel 64th Regt. GA. VOLs., C. S. A.