James McDavitt's ground marker was installed during May 2007.

James McDavitt is not listed on the family gravestone.

James McDavitt
1836 - 1871

Priv.; Res. Boston; painter; 26; enl. Aug. 7, 1862; must. Aug. 10, 1862; wounded July 2, 1863, Gettysburg, Penna.; must. out June 6, 1865.

Listed on the ground marker:

  • James McDavitt, Pvt 9 Indpt Btry Mass Light Arillery, Civil War, 1836, 1871

Listed on the family grave stone:

  • Farren
  • Patrick H. 1834-1897
  • Sarah F. 1844-1924
  • Harry N. 1866-1921
  • James M. 1873-1943
  • Louise G. 1885-1942
  • John W. 1880-1964
  • Jennette N. 1886-1972
  • Helen G. 1912-1929

Also buried at the lot but unlisted (from cemetery records):

  • Neil McGonigle (Reinterment July 12, 1878)
  • Hugh McGonigle (Reinterment July 12, 1878)
  • Ellen McDavitt (Reinterment July 12, 1878)
  • Bridgett Campbell (Reinterment July 12, 1878)
  • Hugh McDavitt (Reinterment May 4, 1897)
  • Mary McDavitt (Reinterment May 4, 1897)
  • James McDavitt (Reinterment May 4, 1897)
  • William Farren (Reinterment May 4, 1897)
  • Joseph Ferren (Reinterment May 4, 1897)
  • William Ferren (Reinterment May 4, 1897)

Information from Veterans' Graves Registration - Town of Brookline

  • Name: McDavitt, James
  • Name of Cemetery: Holyhood
  • Place: Brookline
  • Location: Grave No. 5, Lot 574, Alley Terrace - cor - at rear
  • Date of Burial in This Cemetery: May 4, 1897
  • Marker Placed: No
  • Were Remains Buried Elsewhere: Yes
  • Place: Dorchester
  • Branch of Service: Army
  • Organization: 9th Mass. Bat L.A.
  • Born: Age 35
  • Date of Enlistment: 8-7-62
  • Date of Discharge: 6-6-65
  • Type of Stone: Upright

Map of Grave Location
Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline, Mass.
Lot 574, 2nd Row on Cheverus Ave. (Alley Terrace)