I have my GGpa's discharge papers and rank advancement to corporal signed by 'Thom F Wildes, Provost Brig General, 1865'
He was also entered on the Corroll County Records of solders discharge vol1 pp40, thats referenced on the rank upgrade I don't actually know that.

Enlisted 9 Nov 1861 at 50 years of age.
Served first in Company B, transferred to Company F and later transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps 16 Sept 1863.

Mustered in December 21st of 1861, wounded at the Battle of Jackson, Mississippi during the Vicksburg Campaign on May 14th 1863, later succumbed to those wounds on June 30th in Annapolis, Maryland.

If anyone has any information about my ancestor, Jesse Sturtz, of Cook's Mills, Bedford, PA, I would like to chat with you. He and his brother Solomon enlisted in OH even though they lived in PA. I understand through family traditions that there were 12 Sturtz brothers living before the Civil War and only 2 afterward. I'd like to learn anything I can about the Sturtz's and the men of that family who gave their all for the Union. Thanks, Paula Edens, Salt Lake City

Amon Shannon was my Great Uncle . He and my G- Grandfather John Bracklin served in Co. I of the 80th .Both survived the war , Amon returning to Ohio and my G-G-father moving to Iowa . Respectfully , your obedient servant Roger F. Shannon Gun 1 , 3rd Iowa Artillery National Civil War Artillery Association

John Bracklin Shannon was my G-grandfather . Born in 1839 in Liberty township , Guernsey County Ohio . Died in 1918 in Woodward , Iowa . Was a member of the G.A.R.. Respectfully , your obedient servant Roger F. Shannon Gun 1 , 3rd Iowa Artillery National Civil War Artillery Association

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