Johnsonville SC History

John James Altman, first Postmaster of Vox, SC

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John James Altman, first Postmaster of Vox, SC

Description

John James Altman (1846-1905) was the son of William Samuel Altman and Rachel Goud. He was the first Postmaster of the Vox Community.

He was married twice, first to Zilphia Ham Stone (1848-1879) and after her death to Druecilla Thompson (1862-1935).

John served in the Civil War in Co. B 3rd Palmetto Battalion, Lt. Artillery, and also in Abner's Battery of Sharpshooters.

Children with Zilphia Stone:
Frances Elizabeth Altman Eaddy (1867-1947)
Viola Victoria Altman Hanna (1870-1966)
John Briley Altman (1873-1941)
Carrie Mettierue Altman (1876-1891)
Susan Eulalia Altman Stone (1878-1961)

Children with Druecilla Thompson:
Otwell Wood Altman (1881-1947)
Charles Haskel Altman (1884-1939)
John Henry Altman (1887-1949)
Rachel Elizabeth Altman Thompson Altman (1890-1930)
Josie Olee Altman Tanner (1893-1970)
John James Altman, Jr. (1894-1949)
Dallie M. Altman Evans Powell (1898-1970)
Warren Bryan Altman (1899-1959)

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“John James Altman, first Postmaster of Vox, SC,” Johnsonville SC History, accessed December 21, 2024, https://johnsonvilleschistory.org/items/show/148.

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