Biography of Charles North. Vol. II, pages 658 / 659. Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen; H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894.
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Levi L. Nulf was born in Morgan county, Ohio, Oct. 24, 1844, son of David and Elizabeth (Sanders) Nulf, parents both living (1894). He settled in Noble county, Ind., in March, 1845, where he received his education. Oct. 13, 1871, he was married at Ligonier, Ind., to Jane Earnhart, who was born Dec. 13, 1849, in Noble county, Ind. Her parents, John and Mary (Hitler) Earnhart, are deceased. Their children are Rena, Enoch, Lewis, Flint, Nary, Mary, Joseph, Avery, Leota and Levi L., Jr. Comrade Nulf was farming in York township, this county, at the time of his enlistment at the age of 19 years as a private in Co. C, 30th Ind. V.I., 3rd Brig. 1st Div. 4th A.C., Jan. 4, 1864, at Ligonier, Ind. Feb., 1864, he was in hospital at Cleveland, Tenn., five weeks with measles; was again in field hospital at Good Hope Church one week, and Chattanooga till Oct. 1, rejoining his command Dec., 1864, at Huntsville, Ala. Oct, 2, 1864, he was detailed to drive cattle from Chattanooga to Atlanta; from Chattanooga to Kinston and to Knoxville, Tenn. June 1, 1865, he was again in hospital at Camp Harker, Tenn., Nashville, and Jeffersonville, Ind., until honorably discharged July 25, 1865, at the latter place, having taken part in the battles of Buzzard roost, Resaca and Good Hope Church. Of his uncles, Levi Nulf served in Co. C, 30ty Ind. V. I., died from effects of army hardships six years after his discharge; Daniel Nulf died immediately after the close of the war. Beeman Nulf died in service. John Sanders was taken prisoner being held six months in Libby Prison. Henry Sander was captured but paroled. Comrade Nulf receives a pension, is by occupation a farmer and his address is Cromwell, Ind.

Biography of Levi Nulf. Vol. II, page 659. Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen; H. H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894.
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Nathaniel G. Pennel was born in Noble county, Ind., Feb. 25, 1847, and Aug. 8, 1875, he married Lucinda E. Smith; she was born in November, 1853, in Noble county. Their children are Howard, born in Muskegon, Mich., Dec. 20, 1879, and Guy E., born in Avilla, Ind., Feb .20, 1882. The parents of Mr. and Mrs. Pennel are Jonathan and Anna (Clary) Pennel, Thomas and Hariette (Harner) Smith, the last named only is living. Mr. Pennel was farming, when at the age of 18, he enlisted at Kendallville, Ind., Feb. 15, 1865, as a private in Co. C, 152d Ind. V.I. For two months of his service he was detailed to serve as hostler. His honorable discharge was granted him at Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 4, 1865. His grandfather Clary died in Avilla, Ind., and was in the War of 1812. Mr. Pennel draws a pension, is a member of Nelson Post, 69, also belongs to Lodge No. 640 F. and A.M., at Avilla, Ind. Mr. Pennel received a common school education; his father died Dec. 14, 1852, when the subject of this sketch was 6 years old, and he had no chance to go to school only about three months in the year, in Noble county, Ind. Comrade Pennel is a liveryman, and his address is Avilla, Noble Co., Ind.

Biography of Nathaniel G. Pennel. Vol. II, page 664. Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen; H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894.
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Daniel Pilgrim a native of Steuben county, New York, was born Feb. 6, 1829; he settled in Noble county, Ind., in December, 1856. He was married June 18, 1956, to Frances Billings, born Sept. 3, 1840, in Macon county, Michigan. Their children are Edward C., Leander V., James D., Jane, Alice E., Ellis, Thoron F. and David D. The parents of Mr. and Mrs. Pilgrim are Francis and Orphia (Murray) Pilgrim, John and Charlotte (Peters) Billings all being now deceased. Mr. Pilgrim was working at his trade that of a wagon maker, when at the age of 35; he enlisted at Kendallville, Ind., Sept. 13, 1864, as a private in Co. A, 35th Ind. V.I., 4th A. C. He did hospital duty at Nashville, Tenn., he was also teamster from Huntsville, Ala., to Lookout Mountain. He participated in the battles of Franklin and Nashville. He was honorably discharged at Nashville, June 22, 1865. Mrs. Pilgrim had two soldier brothers, Madison and Monroe. The former now lives in Noble county. Monroe was taken sick, was returning home on a furlough, but died at Wheaton, Ill. Mr. Pilgrim draws a pension; he is a wagon maker, and his address is Avilla, Noble Co., Ind.

Biography of Daniel Pilgrim. Vol. II, page 666. Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen; H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894.
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Silas Priest is resident of Noble county, Ind., having settled there in 1891, having been born in Licking county, O., Sept. 27, 1839, and was living there engaged in farming, when at the age of 22 , he enlisted at Newark, O., Nov. 19, 1861, as a private in Co. E, 76th O. V. I., Charles Woods’ Brigade. He was once promoted, at Young’s Point, La., to the rank of corporal. At the battle of Ringgold, he was shot through the left shoulder and lung, and was again shot in the shoulder at the siege of Vicksburg; from the first wound he was confined to the field hospital at Chattanooga, for six weeks, was then taken to Bridgeport for two months, and again to Chattanooga, till Jan. 1864; from this place he was furloughed for twenty days, reported at Camp Chase, about the 20th of Jan., 1864; from there he was sent to Todd’s Barracks, then to Seminary Hospital, Columbus, where he was discharges; Aug. 2, 1864, on the way from Pittsburg Landing, to Young’s Point, he acted as color-bearer, and held this position until discharged; he took part in the battles of Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Arkansas Post, Cherokee Station, Chattanooga, Jackson twice, Yazoo Pass, Ringgold, Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, and a number of minor engagements; his honorable discharge was granted him at Columbus, O., Aug. 2, 1864, Mr. Priest is the son of George and Mary (Smith) Priest, both deceased; March 22, 1866, he was married at Delaware O., to Elvira Williams, who was born Feb. 28, 1848, in the same county as was her husband; their children are Ora and Harvey, Nelly , Giralda, Bessie dec., Ethel and Ralph. The parents of Mrs. Priest are Giles and Rebecca (Williamson) Williams, both now deceased. Our comrade had three uncles, Silas Priest, Noah Smith and Adam Smith in the service; all survived. His wife’s brother, Lewis, was also in the army; her uncle, Warren Green was in the Mexican War, and is still living. Mr. Priest draws a pension, is a member of Stansbury Post, No. 125, is mail carrier, and his address is Cromwell, Noble county, Ind.

Biography of Silas Priest. Vol. II, pages 667 / 668. Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen; H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894.
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Henry Schlabach was living in Lancaster county, Pa., having been born there, Nov. 29, 1830, when at the age of 34, he enlisted at his home town, Aug. 27, 1864, as a private in the Ind’p’t. Pa. Batt. He received one promotion, to the rank of provost Marshal. From Philadelphia, he was furloughed for two weeks, in Sept. 1864. In the winter of 1865, he was transferred to Washington, to the Pa. Heavy Artillery. He was honorably discharged at Pittsburg Pa., in July, 1865. His parents were William and Mary (Hena) Schlabach, both being now deceased. He was married in 1853, in Lancaster county, Pa., to Mary Krider, who was born Sept. 16, 1832, in the same county. Their children are Emma, John, Samuel, Sarah, Henry, May, Mary, James, George, Alice, and Ida. The parents of Mrs. Schlabach are Charles and Sarah (Hull) Krider, both deceased. Our comrade had one brother in the service, Daniel, who was captured and starved to death at Libby Prison; his wife’s brother, Silas, was wounded in the leg. Mr. Schlabach draws a pension, is a farmer, and his address is Ligonier, Noble, Co., Ind.

Biography of Henry Schlabach. Vol. II, page 683. Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen; H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894.
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Charles Simons was working at his trade that of a carpenter, when at the age of 23, he enlisted at Kendallville, Aug. 12, 1862, as a private in Co. E, 100th Ind. V.I.; he was ill in hospital about five months with lung trouble and chronic diarrhea; these diseases unfitted him for service and he was honorably discharged April 16, 1863, at Memphis, Tenn. Mr. Simon was born May 25, 1839, in Columbia county, Ohio, and settled in Noble county, Ind., I May, 1853; he was first married Feb. 6, 1867, to Caroline Perry, born in Noble county; she died April 10, 1868; they had one child Clare; his second wife was Josephine M. Adair, and their children are Birdie, Lottie, Mary, Carl and Donald. The parents of Mr. and Mrs. Simons are Andrew and Mary (Miller) Simons, Harvey and Mary E. Adair, all now deceased. Mrs. Simon had an uncle, Henry Adair, in the service, he was a Lieut. Mr. Simon had an uncle in the War of 1812. Our comrade is at the present time controling a very fine fruit farm; he receives a pension, and his address is Swan, Noble Co., Ind.

Biography of Charles Simons. Vol. II, page 683. Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen; H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894.

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Christopher C. Simon was born March 15, 1846, at Butler, Ind. He settled in Noble county, Ind., in December, 1873; he was married Jan. 1, 1868, at Swan, Ind., to Lois Broughton, born Sept. 8, 1849, in Noble county, Ind. Their children are Clara, Hal, Clarence, Curtis, Florence, Maud, Pearl and Jennie. The parents of Mr. and Mrs. Simon are John P. and Louisa Simon, Samuel and Almira (Cummings) Broughton, Mr. Simon only being deceased. Our subject was engaged in farming, when at the age of 18, he enlisted March 10, 1864, at Kendallville Ind., as a private in Co. K, 44th Ind. V.I., 4th Brig.,4th Div., 4th A.C. Jan. 29, 1865, he was injured in a wreck at Athens, Tenn.; he was detailed to guard railroad train from Chattanooga to Knoxville, and from Chattanooga to Dalton, he also served as clerk for provost marshall at Chattanooga, during April and May, 1865; he participated in the battles of Knoxville, and the regiment was detailed to do post duty, until they were discharged, Sept. 14, 1865, at Nashville. Mr. Simons had four uncles in the army, Samuel Fair in the same command with him, now lives at Wolf Lake, Ind., John Fair in a Minnesota Regt., was never heard from, John Myers, in the 74th Ind., was wounded, came home and soon died. William Surfus in an Iowa regiment, also had seven sons in the service, two were shot at Gettysburg, and died from wounds. Our comrade’s grandfather, George Simon, was in the Mexican War, died at the age of 98. When a boy he was captured by Indians, held captive three years, and was rescued in Kentucky by soldiers. Mrs. Simon’s grandfather, Cummings was in the War of 1812; her father and two brothers were in the late Civil War. All survived. Our comrade draws a pension, is a member of Nelson Post, 69, at Kendallville, Ind., is a farmer and notary public, and his address is Swan, Noble Co., Ind.

Biography of Christopher C. Simon. Vol. II, page 682. Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen; H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894.
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Rufus Smith is a resident of Noble county, Ind., where he settled in 1868, having been born in Green county, O., in 1845, Aug. 13. He was living at Springfield, O., engaged as a baker, when at the age of 17 he enlisted June, 18, 1861, as a private in Co. D, O. V. I., 17th Brig., 3d Div., 14th A.C. Dec. 31, 1862, at the battled of Stone River, he was wounded by being shot. Jan. 2, 1863, he was taken to the hospital at Nashville, for eight days, was then transferred to Camp Dennison, O., where he remained nine months. From there he was furloughed for thirty days, returning to the hospital at the end of the time. He participated in the battles of Middle Fork Bridge, Stone River, Perryville, Kelly’s Ferry, Greenbriar, Summit, Rich Mountain, Huttonville, Beverly, Elk Water Pass, Bridgeport, Ala., and capture of Morgan. He was honorably discharged June 21, 1864. Mr. Smith is the son of William and Margaret (Black) Smith; the father is still living. Dec. 6, 1863, at Millerstown, O., he was married to Mary A. Miller, who was born May, 5, 1845, in the town of her marriage. Their children are Margaret E., born Jan. 25, 1865; Willard B., born March 21, 1872, killed July 31, 1889; Charles R. born July 29, 1877, died Feb. 18, 1879; Coral B., born Dec. 5, 1886. The parents of Mrs. Smith are Andy and Elizabeth (Comer) Miller; the mother is still living. Rufus Smith’s father and brother Edward, were both in the army, and both survived the conflict. Our comrade draws a pension, is a member of Stansbury Post, No. 125, is a laborer, and his address is Cromwell, Noble county, Ind.

Biography of Rufus Smith. Vol. II, page 686. Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen; H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894.
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William A. Stewart was living in Noble county, Ind., engaged in farming, when at he age of twenty-seven, he enlisted at Springfield, Ind., Aug. 2, 1862, as a private in Co. B, 12th Ind. V.I., 4th Brig., 3d Div., 15th A.C. He was once promoted to the rank of an orderly. At the battle of Wolf River, Miss., he was wounded, Jan. 24, 1862. Sept. 10, 1863, he was furloughed for thirty days, rejoining his command at Memphis, Tenn. August 30, 1862, he was captured at Richmond, by Kirby Smith, and held at that place for forty days. He acted as orderly, at headquarter, Atlanta, for one year, from Aug, 1863. He participated in the battles of Richmond, Scottsboro, Vicksburg, Black River, Jackson, Mission Ridge, Balls Bluffs, Crawfish Springs, Lee Heights, Danville Bridge, Kenesaw Mountain, Big Shanty, Atlanta, Andersonville, Savannah, Fort McAllister, Ridgeville, and many skirmishes. His honorable discharge was granted him at Washington, D.C., June 8, 1864. Mr. Stewart is a son of Joseph and Elizabeth Stewart, both now deceased. He was born Sept. 3d, 1833, at Richmond, Va., and settled in Noble county, Ind., Dec. 31, 1837; he was married Sept. 6, 1861, in this county to Mary Gage, who was born March 22, 1838,at Ypsilanti, Mich. They have one son, Charles W. The parents of Mrs. Stewart are Hosea and Electa (Hoges) Gage, both now deceased. Our soldier had one brother in the service, Annias. His wife’s brother, Byron, died at Huntsville, Ala. Mr. Stewart is a pensioner, his occupation is farming, and his address is Cooperville, Noble county, Ind.

Biography of William A. Stewart. Vol. II, page 691. Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen; H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894.
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James H. Strayer was born Sept. 13, 1836, in Logan county, O. He settled in Noble county, Ind., in 1890. He was married Oct. 23, 1890, at Wolcottville, Ind., to Mary J. Trindle, born March 9, 1848, in Ashland county, O. The parents of Mr. and Mrs. Strayer are Michael and Malinda (Nicholas) Strayer, Matthew and Marguerite (Welshon) Trindle, all now deceased. Mrs. Strayer was formerly married to Jackson McClughen; their children were Henry and Addie. Mr. Strayer was engaged in farming, when at the age of 27, he enlisted in Bedford, Pike county, Ill., Oct. 2, 1861, as a private in Co. K, 7th Ill. V.I. under Grant, Gen. Smith division commander, John C. Cook, brigade commander. April 10, 1862, he was taken to the field hospital at Shiloh, and was transferred from there by hospital boat, to Camp Dennison, Ohio, remaining there until May 1, when he was furloughed for thirty days, the time being extended thirty days. He rejoined his command at Corinth, Miss., Aug. 5, 1862. He was discharged from his first enlistment at Pulaski, Tenn., Dec. 21, 1863, and the next day re-enlisted in the veteran volunteer regiment. At Pulaski, he was detailed as escort for the superintendent of bridge repairing, acting as such two weeks. He participated in the battles of Fort Donelson, Shioh, Altoona Pass, Bentonville, and number of small engagements, and skirmishes. He was honorably discharged at Louisvile, Ky., July 9, 1865. Mr. Strayer had two soldier brothers, John in the 12th Ill., lives at South Milford, Ind. Daniel in the 12th Ind. Cav., lives in Lagrange county, Ind., Mr. Strayer’s first husband served in Co. E, 13th Ind.V.I. Her brother Washington, was in the same company and regiment, now lives in Noble county, Ind. Our comrade draws a pension, is a farmer, and his address is Wolcottville, Ind.

Biography of James H. Strayer. Vol. II, pages 691 / 692. Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen; H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894.
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William Talbert born at Westfield, Ind., Aug. 30, 1842, is the son of Elijah and Mary (Pray) Talbert, both now deceased. He settled in Noble county, Ind., in 1884. Nov. 15, 1866, he was married at Carmel, Ind., to Mary Stanton, born May 9, 1849. Their children are Carl, Arthur, Fred, Merton, Claud and Maud, dec., and Witt. The parents of Mrs. Talbert are Isaac and Elizabeth (Mendanhall) Stanton; the mother is still living. Mr. Talbert was living in Hamilton county, Ind., when at the age of 19, he enlisted at Noblesville, Ind., Oct. 2, 1861, as a private in Co. D, 41st Ind. V.I, under Gen. Nelson. March 1862, he was taken to Hospital No. 6, at Nashville, where he remained three weeks. From there he was furloughed for thirty days, the time being extended thirty days. June 19, 1862, he was discharged from his first enlistment at Indianapolis, Ind., and re-enlisted Aug. 11, 1862, at Westfield, Ind., in Co. A, 101st Ind. V.I. He was detailed at Atlanta, Ga., on foraging expeditions, first for provisions, and then for horses and mules. His battle list includes Milton, Tenn., Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Missionary Ridge, Resaca, Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, New Hope Church, Burnt Hickory, Atlanta Campaign, East Point, Jonesboro, and with Sherman on his March to the Sea. His final honorable discharge was granted him in 1865, at Indianapolis, Ind., he was mustered out at Louisville, Ky. Mr. Talbert had one brother, Nathan, belonged to the 130th Ind., V.I.; was killed September, 1880, by a log rolling on him, was buried at Wabash, Ind. Mrs. Talbert’s father enlisted in 1862, in the 5th Cav., 90th Regt. Ind. V. I., was a prisoner at Macon and Salisbury. Our comrade was township assessor and deputy treasurer in Hamilton county, Ind., He draws a pension, and his address is Albion, Noble Co., Ind.

Biography of William Talbert. Vol. II, pages 693 / 694. Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen; H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894.
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James B. Taylor enlisted at Detroit, Mich., at the age of 22 years, as a private in Bat. A, 1st Mich. L.A, 14th A.C. May, 1863, he was in hospital at Murfreesboro, Tenn., about two months with chronic diarrhea, inflamation of the lungs and rheumatism, receiving an honorable discharge from there, June, 1863. He re-enlisted October, 1864, at Logansport, Ind. in Co. F, 12th Ind. Cav., and April, 1865, while journeying between New Orleans and Carelton he was injured by a horse falling on him breaking three ribs; he was granted an honorable discharge, November, 1865, at Indianapolis, Ind., and now has a pension. A brother of his wife, Frank, served in Co. A. 88th Ind. V.I. Comrade Taylor was born Aug. 5, 1836, in Macomb county, Ind., where he attended school and came to Noble county, Ind., in 1891. By his first wife, Orlanda L. Miller, he had one child, Florence E. October, 1871, he was again married at Waterloo, Ind., to Catherine E. Beidler, born in Stark county, Ohio, March 21, 1849, a daughter of John C. and Elizabeth (Fisher) Beidler, both living (1894). Comrade Taylor and wife have one child, Minnie. Comrade Taylor is a member of the Waterloo Post, he receives a pension, is a pump man on the L.S. & M. S. R.R., and his address is Kendallville, Ind.

Biography of James B. Taylor. Vol. II, pages 694 / 695. Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen; H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894.
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Hiram Thompson enlisted at the age of 18 years at Kendallville, Ind., Oct. 3, 1863, as a private---afterwards promoted to Corp.---of Co. B, 12th Ind.V.C. September, 1863, he was detailed at Whitesburg, Ala., as sharpshooter, three days. In October of the same year he was again detailed at Huntsville, Ala., to guard bridges two months. October, 1864, he was furloughed for sixty days and was renewed for twenty days. He rejoined his Regt. December, 1864, at Indianapolis, Ind.; he took active part in the battles of Nashville, Mobile, and several skirmishes, receiving his honorable discharge Nov. 10, 1865, at Vicksburg, Miss. And uncle served in the Mexican War and his grandfather was a Revolutionary soldier. His wife’s first husband, John Rebinett, served in the late war, was wounded at Vicksburg and died from wounds. Comrade Thompson was born June 6, 1845, in Mercer county, Pa., a son of Liman and Mary A. (Thompson) Thompson, both now deceased. He settled in Noble county, Ind., in 1852, and received his education at Wawaka, that county, April 11, 1869, he was married in DeKalb county, Ind., to Sarah Prall, born in Mercer county, Pa., May 22, 1843, a daughter of Edward and Lucy (Thompson) Prall, parents both now deceased. Two children were born to this marriage, Allie L. and Charles O. Comrade Thompson is a member of Stansbury Post, 125, he receives a pension, is engaged in farming and his address is Wawaka, Ind.

Biography of Hiram Thompson. Vol. II, pages 695 / 696. Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen; H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894.
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Isaac Treesh was engaged in farming in DeKalb county, Ind., when at the age of 20, he enlisted at Kendallville, Ind., Sept. 6, 1864, as a private in Co. A, 142nd R.I.V.I., 20th Brig., 4th Div., 3rd A.C. In December, 1864, he was detailed as train guard from Nashville to Chattanooga, and again in January, 1865, he was detailed to do the same duty. He took part in the battle of Nashville; his honorable discharge was granted him at that place, June 28, 1865. Mr. Treesh was born in Richland county, Ohio, Sept. 28, 1843; he settled in Noble Co., Ind., in the fall of 1883. Aug. 19, 1866, he was married in DeKalb county, Ind., to Amelia Getts, born Oct. 5, 1833, in Pennsylvania. Their children are Rebecca, Bertha, Henry, Emery and Maria. The parents of Mr. and Mrs. Treesh are Jacob and Catherine (Hoovler) Treesh, Samuel and Sarah (Battey) Getts, all now deceased. Our comrade draws a pension, is a member of Nelson Post, No. 69, is a farmer and his address if Kendallville, Ind.

Biography of Isaac Treesh. Vol. II, page 697. Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen; H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894.
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John Tucker was working at his trade that of a shoemaker, when at the age of 18, he enlisted at Springfield, Ill., where he was then living, Sept. 11, 1862, as a private in Co. C, 42d Ill. V.I., 2d Brig., 2d Div., 9th A.C. He was twice wounded, first on knee cap, and the second time on the right shoulder, the bruises remaining for a month. He was in the small pox hospital, at Galveston, Texas, for nine days. He was captured in 1863 by a band of guerrillas, commanded by Masbelt; he was held only twelve hours. The second time he was captured by Gen. Hooker, and held two and one half days, when he was released by his regiment. Dec., 1864, he was discharged from his first enlistment at Kingston, Tex., and immediately re-enlisted in Co. A, 42d Ill. He was detailed to burn bridges on the roads about 25 miles northwest of Almeda. He participated in the capture of New Orleans, siege of Galveston, and numerous skirmishes and engagements. His honorable discharge was granted him at Galveston, Texas, Oct. 21, 1865. Mr. Tucker was born at Culpeper, Va., Jan. 29, 1846, and settled in Noble county, Ind., in 1866. June 7, 1881, he married Mary Jennings Tracy, born in Allen county, Ind., Dec. 20, 1850. The parents of Mr. and Mrs. Tucker are Aaron and Elizabeth (Piles) Tucker, Alfred and Elizabeth (Shelner) Jennings, Mrs. Jennings only being alive. Mrs. Tucker was a first time married to Elias Tracy; they had one child, Lillie Tracy. Mr. Tucker had two soldier brothers, Lewin and George. Our comrade has worked at the carpenter’s trade, worked six years for the Wabash R.R., as bridge builder, for two years was in the employ of G.R. & I. R. R. After leaving the railroad he has followed contracting as house and barn builder. His address is Ari, Noble county, Ind.

Biography of John Tucker. Vol. II, page 699. Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen; H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894.
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