Served in the Civil War in County C, 48 Indiana Volunteers, the same as
his brother Joseph. He enlisted Jan. 1, 1862 at Marshall Co. IN, by
Capt. Crumpacker at the age of 21. His dischage said he had black
eyes, black hair, light complexion and was born in Boone Co., IN. He
was discharged Jan. 2, 1864 at Louisville, KY (information from the
Indaina State Archives). He also reseved a pension for being wounded
during the war. Obit. in the Argos Reflector (Argos, Marshall CountyIN)
March 12, 1883.