James T. Austin
aka: James A. Austin

Union

Born:  June 11, 1830, Meigs County, Ohio
Died: June 16, 1893, Bible Grove, Clay County, Illinois

Height:  5'11
Hair:  Auburn
Eyes: Hazel
Complexion: Fair
Occupation: Farmer 

30th Illinois, United States Infantry, Company E

Rank: Private

Mustered in: February 13, 1864 for 3 years
Joined: Sparta, St. Clair County, Illinois
Joined by: Lt. Foster
Deserted January 20, 1865

Source: http://www.ilsos.gov/genealogy/

My wife's 2nd great grandfather