Researching Joseph Kimball
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 14 people with the Kimball surname? In that year Kimball was ranked number 3565 for popularity in the UK. |
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The name Joseph means "God shall add (another son)" and is of Hebrew origin.
Records of Joseph Kimball on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Joseph Kimball and the Kimball Family History
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| Did you know that there are currently 22 people with the Kimball surname in the UK? Kimball is now ranked number 4021 for popularity in the UK. |
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Joseph Kimball
Joseph Kimball (February 2, 1836 – July 20, 1909) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Kimball received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Kimball's medal was won for his capturing the flag of the Confederate 6th North Carolina Infantry at the Battle of Sailor's Creek in Virginia on April 6, 1865. He was honored with the award on May 3, 1865.
Kimball was born in Ironton, Ohio, and entered service in Littleton, New Hampshire. He was buried in Middlebourne, West Virginia.
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