James Inskeep enlisted in Company H, 25th Missouri Infantry on October 2, 1862, at St. Joseph, Missouri. On February 17, 1864, he was transferred to Company M, 1st Missouri Engineers; he was mustered out of the service on January 22, 1865.

The 25th performed duty in southeast and northwest Missouri, operating against guerrillas, performing garrison duty, and reconstructing fortifications; the 1st Missouri Engineers were involved in building railroads, roads and pontoon bridges in various locations, including Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina.

Tintype by Unknown Photographer.

Image Courtesy Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield; WICR 30682