Born May 22, 1845 in Ray County, Missouri. Traveled to California when he was less than a year old. Enlisted Company C. 1st Nevada Infantry June 9, 1864 in Reno, Nevada, Discharged December 23, 1865 in St. Louis, Missouri. Died May 7, 1924 Hampton, Virginia, buried Hampton National Cemetery *LOOKING FOR PHOTO OF MATTHEW RHOADS*