Saturday, February 28, 2015

Five Men Of the First Wisconsin Infantry

I realize there is not a lot of information here, but its the picture that's important. I know researchers are always on the look out for pictures of their ancestors.  Some may have seen this one already, while others have no picture of their ancestor yet now they can.
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Wisconsin First Infantry, Co. C.
Of Racine County, Wisconsin.

These five men were taken prisoners September 18, 1863. .
They were taken to Belle Isle, then to Libby Prison.

Back Roll, Left to Right.

Joseph Leach. Residence Milwaukee, Enlisted October 1, 1861; Prisoner Chickamaugh; Mustered out October 13, 1864, term Exp.

*Lemuel McDonald, Residence Rochester, Enlisted August 25, 1861; Sergeant, Prisoner Chickamaugh; Mustered out October 13, 1864, term Exp.

*Note. the ( F.) in front of his name is in error.  , 

Front Roll, Left to right.

Chauncey S. Chapman, Residence Waterford, Enlisted September 10, 1861; Sergeant, Prisoner Chickamaugh; Mustered out October 13, 1864, term Exp.

Thomas Anderson, Residence Union Grove, Enlisted September 5, 1861; Prisoner Chickamaugh; Mustered out October 13, 1864, term Exp.

John R. Schofield, Residence Rochester, Enlisted October 6, 1861; Prisoner Chickamaugh; Mustered out October 13, 1864, term Exp. 


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