George W. Inks son of Thomas and Lyda (Rensberger) Inks, both deceased, was born in Holmes county, O., Oct. 2, 1841, and received a good common school education. Diantha A. Harding, who became his wife, Sept. 16, 1866, in Clear Spring twp., Lagrange, Ind., was born in Noble county, Ind., June 21, 1846, of parents, Charles and Elizabeth (Saylor) Harding, both deceased. They have no children of their own but adopted a little girl, Ida B. Stiffney, born July 16, 1864. Comrade Inks enlisted, Aug, 12, 1862, having been a farmer and carpenter at the time, at Elkhart, Ind., when 21 years of age, sworn in S, 17, by Col. Simonson at Indianapolis, as a private in Co., B, 12th Ind. V. I., 1st Brig., 1st Div., 15 A.C. Oct. 7, 1862, he was furloughed for thirty days and again, March 7, for thirty days at Scottsboro Ala., returning to Regt. at expiration of each. Sept. 30, 1862, he was captured at Richmond by Smith & Scott, and was held seven days at Richmond, Ky. Dec. 1864, he was detailed as nurse about one week at Savannah Ga. Nov. 25, 1863, at the battle of Missionary Ridge he was wounded by gunshot in left lung, where the ball is lodged near the back; Nov. 25, he was taken to hospital at that place where he remained until Feb. 1864; March 1863, he was sick and in hospital about one month with lung fever. The regiment remained in camp in Camp Carington and received marching orders Aug. 22, 1862, for Lexington Ky. He took part in the battles of Richmond, Vicksburg, Jackson, Chattanooga, Missionary Ridge, Atlanta, Resaca, Dallas, New Hope Church, Kennesaw Mountain, Jonesboro, Savannah, Columbia, Bentonville, Raleigh, Sherman’s March to the Sea, and several minor engagements, receiving an honorable discharge June 8, 1865, at Washington D.C. His wife had two brothers in the service, Mathias and Henry H., both in Co. C, 100th Ind. V.I. Henry Harding was wounded in left hand, Nov. 25, 1863, at Missionary Ridge; he was married, Dec. 25, 1866, to Miss Adelia Price, in Clear Spring township, who died March 18, 1866. Comrade is a member of Chas. Tyler Post, No. 141; he receives a pension, is engaged in farming and carpentering, and may be addressed at Topeka, Ind.

Biography of George Inks. Vol. II, page 610. Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen; H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894.
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David Kinnison son of Mark an Matilda (Swank) Kinnison, both deceased, was born in Lagrange county, Ind., Feb. 12, 1840, and received a good common school education in this county. May 28, 1865, he married in this county, Margaret Kline who was born in Holmes county, O., Jan. 25, 1843. Her father, Jacob Kline, is yet living (1894) but her mother, Barbara (Fisher) is dead. Their children are Etta L. and George E. Our comrade enlisted Feb. 20, 1861, at Indianapolis, Ind., at the age of 22 years as a private in Co. D, 30th Ind. V. I. 1st Brig., 2d Div., 4th A.C., and at the time of his enlistment was engaged in farming in this county. He was sick and in hospital at Louisville, two months with typhoid fever and was furloughed from there for thirty days, returning to Indianapolis at expiration of time; he was then sent to Soldiers’ Home Feb. 20, 1862, eight weeks and May 25, 1862, was granted a discharge furlough. He took part in the battled of Shiloh and was honorably discharged Jan. 7, 1863, at Indianapolis, Ind. A brother, John N., served in 48th Ind. V. I., and received a gunshot wound in arm. His grandfather, George Swank served in the Mexican War. Comrade Kinnison was Supt. of poor at County Farm two years; he belongs to J. H. Dansuer Post, receives a pension and is at present engaged in farming at Lagrange, Ind., where he may be addressed.

Biography of David Kinnison. Vol. II, page 626. Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen: H. H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894.
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Henry W. Klick son of Nicholas and Mary (Hoover) Klick, the former deceased, but the latter living (1894), was born in Stark Co., Ohio, March 14, 1840, where he was educated; he married June 19, 1860, at Fredericksburg, O., Louisa Brown, born in Germany July 21, 1839, a daughter of Theobolt Brown deceased and Mary (Olenbougher) living in 1894. Their children are Elmina, William, Nicholas, Walter and Rhoda G. Comrade Klick was by occupation a carpenter when he entered the army, enlisting at Warsaw, Ind., Feb. 18, 1865, at the age of 25, yeas as a private in Co. D, 152d Ind. V. I. Owing to the cecession of hostilities soon after he entered the service, he was not called into active duty and was honorably discharged at Charleston, W.Va., Aug. 30, 1865. Conrade Klick receives a pension, is following his trade as a carpenter and his address is Wolf Lake, Ind.

Biography of Henry W. Klick. Vol. II, page626 / 627. Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen; H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894.
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John C. Long enlisted Sept., 1864, at Indianapolis, Ind., when but 16 years of age as a private in Co. H, Ind. V. I., 2d Brig., 1st Div., 4th A.C.; he was detailed, March, 1865, at Columbia, Tenn., to guard pontoon bridges, three months. He took part in the battles of Pulaski, Franklin, Nashville, Spring Hill, and Huntsville and was honorably discharged Oct. 6, 1865, at Victoria, Texas. His wife’s grandfather, Somers, was a soldier in the Mexican War. Comrade Long was born July 18, 1848, in Columbiana county, O., a son of Daniel and Mary (Engel) Long; the father is now living; he received his education in Columbiana county, O.; April 1864, he came to Lagrange county, Ind. He was married Jan. 20, 1878, in Lexington, this county, to Susan Swihart, born in Tuscarawas county, O., March 17, 1847, a daughter of Daniel and Sarah (Somers) Swihart, deceased. Comrade Long receives a pension, and is at present engaged in farming, at Brighton, Ind.

Biography of John C. Long. Vol. II, page 634. Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen; H. H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894.
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George Marvin born April 10, 1849, is the son of Zebediah and Sarah (Rogers) Marvin, both deceased; he married Dec. 21, 1873, at South Milford, Ind., Catherine Rathwet, born Oct. 29, 1852, in the state of Ohio; her parents are John and Martha (Pedigrn) Rathwet, the former still living. Mr. Marvin was a first time married to Annie Holcomb. They had one child, Mary. He was living in Ashtabula county, Ohio, engaged in farming, when at the age of 18, he enlisted at Clearspring in March 1863, as private in Co. B, 2d Ohio H. Art., 23rd A.C. June 1, 1864, he was taken to hospital at Knoxville. At this place June 30, 1865, he was honorably discharged, having participated in the battle of Cleveland; he had two brothers in the army, Alexander and John, the latter dying in service. Mrs. Marvin’s father, John Rathwet was 34 years of age when he enlisted at Kendallville, Ind., Nov. 18, 1863, as a private in Co. C, 129th Ind. V. I.; he was wounded in 1864 by a piece of shell; and was under treatment at the hospital at Madison for two months; he took part in the battles of Resaca, Dallas, Jonesboro, Atlanta, Kenesaw Mt. and numerous minor engagements; his honorable discharge was granted him at Madison in March, 1865. He draws a pension, is unable to work, Comrade Marvin is a farmer and his address is Lagrange, Ind.

Biography of George Marvin. Vol. II, pages 639 / 640 Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen; H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894.
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Samuel McKinzie son of Samuel and Margaret (Baker) McKinzie, both deceased, was born March 30, 1832, in Somerset county, Pa., and settled in Lagrange county, Ind., Sept. 15, 1864. He was married in Tuscarawas county, O., Jun 23, 1853, to Catherine Fair, who was born in Holmes county, O., Jan 3, 1838, a daughter of Christopher Fair, deceased and Rachel (Engle) living. Comrade McKenzie enlisted Oct. 1, 1862, at Cleveland, O., at the age of 30 years as a private in Co. K, 38th O. V. I. 14th A.C. Nov., 1862, at Gallatin, Tenn., he was detailed to guard railroads; in June, 1863, on march between Winchester and Triune, Co. K was detailed to reconnoiter, a part supposed to be Rebels was Union. Jan. 10, 1863, he was in hospital at Murfreesboro, two months with camp fever, yellow jaundice and camp disease; he took part in the battles of Stone River, Beach Grove, Elk River and skirmish at Hoover’s Gape, receiving an honorable discharge Aug. 3, 1863 at Winchester, Tenn.; His father served in the War of 1812 and was stationed at Baltimore, Md. Comrade McKenzie receives a pension, is a farmer and his address in Mongo, Ind.

Biography of Samuel McKenzie. Vol. II, page 644. Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen; H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894.
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Monterville McKeever son of Reuben and Elvin E. (Nelson) McKeever, both deceased, was born in Lagrange, county, Ind. Dec. 12, 1841. May 11, 1865, he was married in this county to Sarah A. Bomgardner who was born in Somerset county, Pa., Aug. 2, 1843. Her parents, neither of whom are living, were John and Hannah (Sheperson) Bomgardner, three children were born to this union, Frances D., Charles F. and Laura. Comrade McKeever was 20 years old at the time of his enlistment Dec. 31, 1861, in Newberry twp., Ind., as a private in Co. G, 48th Ind. V. I. and Oct. 1863, he was transferred at Iuka to 135th V. R. C. He was in Farmington hospital eight weeks with chronic diarrhea; Vicksburg four weeks; and Helena, Ark., eight weeks with typhoid fever; was furloughed for ten days in Aug., 1864, returning to Rock Island. His battle list includes Farmington, Corinth, Iuka, Vicksburg, Ft. Henderson, Hollow Springs and Champion Hill, receiving an honorable discharge Feb. 1, 1865, at Chicago, Ill. Comrade McKeever was supervisor two years in Branch county, Mich., he draws a pension is a farmer and his postoffice address is Shipshewana, Ind.

Biography of Monterville McKeever. Vol. II, page 645. Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen; H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894.
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Henry H. Meek son of Isaac Meek living and Phoeba (Coburn) Meek, deceased, was born Feb 29, 1848, in Concord township, DeKalb county, Ind., but was living in Lagrange county, Ind., by occupation a farmer when he enlisted from Kendallville, Ind., at the age of 18 years in Co. A, 142d Ind. V. I., 20th A.C., as a private. He took part in the battle on Nashville and was detailed as cook July 20, 1865, for two months; also train guard Jan., 1865, for two months at that place. He was honorably discharged Aug. 18, 1865, at Nashville, Tenn. His grandfather Ebenezer Coburn served in the Mexican and after its close settled in DeKalb county, Ind. His wife’s grandfather served in the War of 1812 and settled in Wilmington township, DeKalb county, Ind., after its close. A brother, Wilson served in Co. C, 12th Ind. Cav. Two brothers of his wife were also in the late war, William enlisted in 1862, and was with Sherman on his March to the Sea; and James enlisted in 1864 in 152d Ind. V. I. Comrade Meek married Dec. 22, 1874, at Waterloo, Ind., Mary E. Bryan who was born in Franklin township, this county, Jan. 18, 1852. Her father, George Bryan, is living but her mother Armelia (Millard), is deceased. They have had three children, Owen A., Daisey M. and Leslie B. Comrade Meek received his education in Lagrange county, Ind., he is a charter member of J.C. Carnes Post in which he served as O. G. five years; J.W. C., two years; and is at present Adjt.; he also served two years as O. of D. He receives a pension, is a painter and his address is St. Joe. Ind.

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William W. Meeks born Dec. 8, 1839, in DeKalb county, Ind., was a son of Isaac Meek living and Phoeba (Coburn) deceased, and in November, 1852, removed to Lagrange county, Ind., where he received a common school education. He was united in marriage to Caroline A. Haskins Nov. 12, 1867, at Mongo, Ind. She was born at Mongo, Ind., Oct. 15, 1845, the daughter of David and Mary J. (Taylor) Haskins, deceased. The children of this union are, Mary C., Howard, Hattie C., Ira W., Lulu M., George C. Loretta and Florence. Comrade Meek enlisted Dec. 5, 1863,at Kendallville, Ind., when 23 years old in Co. C, 12th Ind. V. C., 1st Div., 15th Cav. Corps. He was enrolled as a private and was promoted to Q. M. Sergt. and Regt. Sergt. May, 1864, he was detailed as scout at Huntsville and as bushwacker at Huntsville one week, and Brownsboro. He took active part in the battles of Stone River, Mobile, Raleigh and a number of skirmishes, receiving an honorable discharge Nov. 10, 1865, at Vicksburg, Miss. A brother Harry served in Co. A, 142d Ind. V. I. Comrade Meek receives a pension is by occupation a farmer and his address is Mongo, Ind.

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Henry C. Munger was living at Schoolcraft, Kalamazoo county, Mich., when at the age of 25, he enlisted Aug. 21, 1861, as a private in Co. I, 1st Mich. V. C. 1st Brig., 1st Div., 1st Cav. Corps, Aug. 24, 1861, he was promoted to Corp., and to 2d Lieut; July, 4, 1863, at Turner’s Gap, he was wounded in the arm by grape shot; July 5, he was taken to the hospital at Fredrick City, Md., where he remained two weeks, then at Point Lookout, for six weeks, and then removed to Washington. Jan. 1, 1863, he was furloughed for thirty days, the time being extended fifteen days; he rejoined his Co. at Rappahannock River; Dec. 20, 1863, he was discharged at Stevensburg, Va., and the next day re-enlisted in Co. L, 1st Mich. V. V. Cav. In 1861, he was detailed to look after Moseby’s Guerrillas, and at Front Royal and Mannassess Gap to find the 1st Md. Regt. Battles; Orange, Standardsville, Bernett’s Ford, Louisa, Culpepper, Kelley’s Mills, Rappahannock Station, and Ford, Waterloo Bridge, Salem, White Plains, Thoroughfare Plains, Gainesville, Manasses Junction, 2d Bull run, Chantilly, Ashby’s Gap, Snicker’s Gap, Wolf Run Shoal, Bristo, Cedar Mt., Gettysburg, Williamsburg, Spottsylvania, New Market, North Anna, Hawe’s Shops, Bethesda Church, Cold Harbor, 1st and 2d Pavillion Station, Quaker Church, Jerusalem Plank Road, Reams Station, Four Mile Creek, Petersburg Mine, Lovejoy, Opoquan, Fishers Hill, Round Top Mt., Cedar Creek, Round Hill, Gainsborough, Five Forks, 1st and 2d Sailors Creek, Wilson R.R., Wilderness, Appomatox, Beverly Ford, 1st and 2d Buckland Mills, Charlestown, Deep Bottom, Front Royal, Hay Market, Manassess Gap, Middletown, Shenandoah Valley, Winchester, Strawsburg, Beaver Dan, Yellow Farm, James River, Kelley’s Ford, Hanover C.H., Malvern Hill, Hagerstown and Berryville. Mr. Munger, born in New York state, is the son of Christian and Mary Munger, deceased. He married, March 14, 1870, Ann Sisson, born May 8, 1850, in Steuben county, Ind. Their children are George, dec., Arthur, Orman, Delivan and Charles. Mrs. Munger’s parents are Orman and Anna (Brooks) Sisson, the mother is still living (1894). Mr. Munger’s brothers David, Smith and George, and his wife’s brothers; Orrin and George, were in the army. Comrade Munger is a pensioner, belongs to J. H. Dunsuer Post, 104, is a carpenter and resides at Lagrange, Ind.

Biography of Henry C. Munger. Vol. II, pages 652 / 653. Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen; H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894.
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Thomas B. Nelson enlisted Oct. 27, 1864, at Kendallville, Ind., at the age of 23 years as a private in Co. D, 13th Ind. V. I., 3rd Brig., 3rd Div., 10th A.C. In Nov., 1864, he was furloughed for fifteen days and returned to Indianapolis, Ind., at expiration of time. He was detailed as guard to cattle at Raleigh, N.C., about six months and also took part in the battles of Fort Fisher and was honorably discharged Sept. 5, 1865, at Goldsboro. A brother, Cyrus and a brother of his wife, Joseph P., both service in the late war. Comrade Nelson was born in Lagrange county, Ind., April 14, 1841, a son of George Nelson and Sarah (Hart) Nelson; the former living (1894); the latter deceased. He married Frances Miller, born in Cambria county, Pa., March 7, 1840. Her father Joseph Miller, is deceased, but her mother, Mary (Yoder) is living (1894). Their children are Joseph, Jesse, Sarah, Nancy, dec., Mary M., Thomas U., Henry C. dec., Myrtie, Samuel, John O. and Ray dec. Comrade Nelson draws a pension, is engaged in farming and his address is Shipshewana, Ind.

Biography of Thomas B. Nelson. Vol. II, page 655. Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen; H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894.
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Isaiah Newman was engaged in farming, when at the age of 21, he enlisted at Wrights Corners, Ind., Oct. 17, 1861, as a private in Co. H, 44th Ind. V.I., 3d Div., 4th A.C. He was shot in the shoulder at the battle of Shiloh, and at Chickamauga was shot in the right hand; in Dec., 1862, he was taken to hospital No. 8, at Nashville, where he remained three months when he was transferred to Louisville, remaining there six weeks; he was discharged from his first enlistment at Chattanooga, Tenn., in Dec., 1863, immediately re-enlisting in Co. H, 44th Ind. V. V. I.; his battle list include Fort Donelson, Fort Henry, Shiloh, Corinth, Stone River, Perryville, Mission Ridge, Chickamauga, McMennsville, Franklin, Nashville, Lavergne, Bowling Green, Resaca and numerous other engagements and skirmishes. His honorable discharged was granted him at Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 28, 1865. Mr. Newman was born Feb. 23, 1841, in Stark county, O. He settled in Lagrange county, Ind., in the spring of 1845; he is the son of Benjamin and Susan (Albert) Newman, both deceased. June 30, 1866, he was married to Mary Baird, born Sept. 19, 1847, in Wood county, O. Their children are Theoda, Cora, Leona, Homer, Miner, and Ford. The parents of Mrs. Newman are Milton and Lydia (Bruse) Baird. Mr. Newman had five brothers in the army, John, Edward, Henry, Michael and Cyrus; his wife had two soldier brothers, Charles and Stephen; her uncle, Artemus Baird, was in the Mexican War. Our comrade has held the office of supervisor; he is a pensioner, occupation, farming and his address is Wolcottville, Ind.

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Charles Pardee is the son of Joseph and Eliza (Winchel) Pardee. The mother is still living. He was born Sept. 9, 1836, in Michigan, and settled in Lagrange, Ind., in 1846. Dec. 17, 1860, he was married at Wolcottville, Ind., to Rachel Bowers, born April 21, 1839, in Stark county, O. Their children are Charles, Eva, Mary, Lora and Grace. Charlie and Eva are deceased. The parents of Mrs. Pardee are Philip and Mary (Yeager) Bowers, both now deceased. Mr. Pardee was farming, when at the age of 23; he enlisted at Rome City, Ind., Nov. 9, 1861, as a private in Co. D, 44th I. V. I., 21st A.C. He was in hospital at Evansville six months and at Nashville, two days. Jan. 1, 1864, he was furloughed for two months, at the expiration of the time rejoined his command at Chattanooga, Tenn. He was discharged from his first enlistment, but immediately re-enlisted in the same company and regiment; he was on special duty in the hospital as steward; he participated in all the engagements of his command during his term of service, receiving his honorable discharge at Nashville, Sept. 14, 1865. He had one brother, Sulivan, in the Service. He was severely injured at Buzzard Roost and is unable to do any work. Mrs. Pardee also had one brother-in-law Daniel, in the service; he received college education after which he engaged in active business, and is now a very prosperous citizen, very highly respected. He draws a pension, is a member of Charles Tyler Post, 141, being treasurer in the same. He is an invalid, and his address is Wolcottville, Lagrange Co., Ind.

Biography of Charles Pardee. Vol. II, page 661 / 662. Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen; H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894.
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William F. Parks by occupation a farmer at the time of his enlistment, joined the army Oct. 22, 1862, in Indianapolis, Ind., at the age of 31 years as a private in Co. G, 30th Ind. V. I. In 1863 he was in hospital at Nashville, a short time and was detailed as nurse, at same. In the winter of 1863, he was furloughed for thirty days; in the fall of 1864, for thirty days again in the summer of 1865. He took active part in the battles of Lookout Mt., Missionary Ridge, Gettysburg, McMoundsville, Nashville, Franklin, Chattanooga, Chickamauga, Bowling Green, Resaca, Richmond, Wilderness and Vicksburg. He was honorably discharged Oct. 25, 1865, at Victoria, Texas. His wife’s grandfather served in the Revolutionary War and her uncle, Thomas Burton, served in the War of 1812. Comrade Parks was born April 14, 1828, in Clark county, O., where he received his education. He was a son of James and Susan (Foreman) Parks, deceased, and settled in Lagrange Co., Ind., in the spring of 1857, where he died Oct. 9, 1887, of diseases contracted in the army. March 23, 1858, he was married in Lagrange, Ind., to Cynthia A. Hopkins, born in Cuyahoga county, O., Sept. 12, 1835, a daughter of George and Sarah (Burton) Hopkins, neither whom are living. They have three children, Minnie C., George A. and Ettie J. He was formerly married to Elizabeth Winchester, now deceased. Mrs. Parks receives a widow’s pension and her address is Wolcottville, Ind.

Biography of William F. Parks. Vol. II, page 662. Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen; H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894.
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Joseph Pickels was born Sept. 30, 1840, in Lagrange county, Ind., a son of Richard and Jane (Sayers) Pickels, both deceased, and was farming in this county at the time of his enlistment Aug, 15, 1862, at the age of 22 years as a private in Co. C, 100th Ind. V. I., 2d Brig., 4th Div., 15th A.C. Dec. 5, 1862, he was in hospital at Holley Springs, Miss., four weeks with measles and diarrhea. He was honorably discharged for first enlistment May 1, 1863, at Mound City, Ill., and re-enlisted Aug. 23, 2864, at Lagrange, Ind., in Co. A, 1st Ind.. H. A. Oct. 10, 1864, he was detailed to build forts eight months at Duvall’s Bluff, Ark. Comrade Pickels was married July 4, 1867, at Cold Water, Mich., to Tena Ziebell, a native of Germany, born May 6, 1845. Her parents, Fred and Susan Ziebell, are deceased. They have had three children, Frederick R., Harry B and Mattie E. A half-brother of Comrade Pickels, Samuel Scripture, served in Co. A, 1st Ind. Art. Comrade Pickels receives a pension, is by occupation a farmer and his address is Brighton, Ind.

Biography of Joseph Pickels. Vol. II, pages 665 / 666. Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen; H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894.
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 Alonzo T. Poyser joined the army at the age of 27 years at Kendallville, Ind., Oct. 3, 1864, as a private in Co. B, 35th Ind. V. I., 1st Brig., 2d Div., 4th A. C. In November, 1864, he was furloughed for fifteen days and rejoined his command at expiration of time. He took part in the skirmish for Pulaski to Springhill; battles of Columbia, Franklin and Nashville, receiving an honorable discharge Sept. 30, 1865, at Camp Stanley, Texas. His grandfather, Michael Ripperton, was a veteran of the War of 1812. A brother of his wife, Amos Bowsher, served in Co. I, 48th Ind. V. I. Comrade Poyser was born in Stark county, Ohio, Jan. 4, 1837, and settled in Lagrange county, Ind., in 1845. His parents both deceased, were Daniel and Jane (Ripperton) Poyser. He was married in Noble county, Ind., to Mary Bowsher, Jan. 22, 1868. She was born in Noble county, Ind., Oct. 12, 1849, a daughter of Boston Bowsher living (1894) and Sophia (Koontz) deceased. Four children were born to them, Clyde, Charley, Vesty and Daniel. Comrade Poyser is a member of Randall Post, 320 in which he is O. of D., he receives a pension, is by occupation a farmer and his address is Ligonier, Ind.

Biography of Alonzo T. Poyser. Vol. II, page 666 / 667. Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen; H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894.
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John W. Rawles, M. D. son of James and Maria (Wiliamson) Rawles, parents now deceased, was born in Marion county, O., Nov. 29, 1827, and settled in LaGrange county, Ind., April 10, 1839, where he married, March 7, 1850, Sarah Randal, born in Trumbull county. O., March 9, 1827, a daughter of David and Sarah (McCord) Randal, deceased. Two children were born to this marriage, Ella and Squire. Comrade Rawles was a physician when he entered the army at the age of 37 years, Sept. 20, 1864, at Kendallville, Ind. as a private of Co. A, 142d Ind. V.I., 23d A.C. March 1865, he was confined in hospital at Nashville six weeks, with camp disease and abscess of left arm; he took active part in the battle of Nashville, Tenn., and was honorably discharged June 28, 1865 at Nashville, Tenn. He had three half-brothers in the late war; two brother of his wife also served in the war, George in 40th Regt. Ia. V.I., David in Ia. Regt., and was promoted to Corp. Comrade Rawles was assessor in 1855, four years; he belongs to J.H. Dansuer Post. 104, is a physician, and his address is Mongo, Ind.

Biography of John W. Rawles, M.D.. Vol. II, page 669. Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen; H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894.
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