John went in the Army on 1 Dec 1861 and was discharged 12 Apr 1865. He was 5 foot 5 inches tall and dark complexioned. He was 19, so must have been 16 when he went into the Army. I do not know where he was born but he was discharged in Chicago. He was a shoemaker when he went into the Army.
I know that he married Anna Reader (born in Switzerland) in 1868. They had eight children between 1869 and 1886. Only three of the children survived until her passing.
I am researching John and Anna. Interesting couple. Anna was buried in Olney, Illinois.
Notice that John was given a bounty of $100 when he was discharged.
Fascinating. What a cool document.
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