James A. Hume
James A. Hume, Farmer, P. O. Sidney, Ohio, was born in Piqua, Miami County, Ohio, August 16, 1845. He is a son of James and Mary Hume. He served about four years in the late war. In 1866 he went on the western division of C. C. C. and I. R. R. as fireman. In 1868 he was given charge of No. 11 passenger engine as engineer, which he ran about one year, or until 1869, when he gave up his engine and returned home to conduct the farm and take care of his aged parents. September 28, 1876, he married Miss Mary, daughter of William and Martha Vought, by whom he has two daughters. In April, 1861, he enlisted in Company H, 20th O. V. I., for three months; in August, 1861, he re-enlisted in the same company and regiment for three years, and served until shortly after the battle of Shiloh. April, 1862, he was discharged from the service on account of disability. August 6, 1862, he enlisted in company H, 99th O. V. I., and served until August, 1865, when he was discharged from the service.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883