He served at least 4 months, perhaps two more. Last shown present at the Jul/Aug, 1861 muster but does hot appear thereafter. Assume he was let go durihg the next two months.

James Humbles
Enlisted on 4/18/1861 at Lexington, VA as a Bugler.
On 4/18/1861 he mustered into "C" Co. VA 1st Cavalry
(date and method of discharge not given)
He was listed as:
* Served Lexington Water Works (date not stated) (As mechanic 1861-65.)
Other Information:
born in Virginia
died 9/28/1906 in Lexington, VA
Buried: Evergreen Cemetery, Lexington, VA
(A Free Negro,"For some time during war he carried his
musket and saw active service")

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- The Virginia Regimental Histories Series