Name/Title
James Porter KirkmanEntry/Object ID
Kirkman, James PorterJames Description
Waist-length portrait with the subject facing three-quarter right with only a portion of his right hand visible in front of his dark coat. He also wears a white high-collared shirt bound at the neck by a thin black tie. His dark hair is parted on his right; he has a dark mustache; and he is looking directly at the viewer.Collection
Private CollectionGeneral Notes
Note
Son of John and Catherine McNairy Kirkman. At the commencement of the war he was appointed aide-de-camp to Gen. R.C. Foster, which position he held until being appointed lieutenant in the 10th Tennessee Infantry (Irish)' later promoted to captain. He was in the Vicksburg campaign, in the battle of Chickamauga, and the Atlanta campaign. After the war, he was engaged in the cotton business. He died while trying to ford Duck River in extremely cold weather.Create Date
July 26, 2026Update Date
July 26, 2026