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Thomas O'Connor, Spanish American War and records

RCBarker — 9 Sep 2008 12:38:12 GMT

Trying to find the military records for a Thomas O'Connor who served during the Spanish American War. He is listed in the Department of Veterans Affairs burial records. Buried in Cypress Hill National Cemetery, New York. Headstone has Battery G, 5th Artillery. A google search shows him on the rooster. Sent a request to NARA for service records and they replied there was no records for a Thomas O'Connor in this unit.

Any ideas on what I should do next?

Spanish American War records

Katherine A. Berry — 7 Feb 2003 8:41:00 GMT

I am looking for the records of my Grandfather who was in the Spanish American War and served in Cuba.

Hill, Ernest S.
from Calais, Maine

Thank you,
Kathy

How was U S Military organized

glpreas — 13 Aug 2008 12:43:38 GMT

How was the Military organized? Did men join in same area and serve in same group? Were Navy and Army about the same size? There is not much about S/A War anywhere.
Gerald Preas

help please - identify Sp-Am War uniform?

karimagameel — 1 Jun 2008 8:16:12 GMT

Attached are 4 pictures of Frederick Wheeler Palmer who was a sugeon in Cuba & Phillipines. Have tentaively identified 2 as Army V-Corps. The other 2 look to me to be some sort of dress uniform? He returned to MI after the war to join his father's practice but is found 1910 at Ft William Seward in Alaska and 1920 as a Col at Camp Travis TX. Not found in 1900 or 1930. Born in 1872, he is still young in the pictures. If the attachment doesn't work I can email them to anyone who might be interested in taking a look. OK to email me direct at karimagameel@yahoo.com. Thank you all very much! Vicky in AZ

Post your Spanish American War Heroes

KentuckyBumpkin — 18 Jan 2004 4:10:57 GMT

I just made a new webpage for Our Spanish American War Heroes and for others who are searching this surname to contact a descendant and a place for you to honor your Ancestor. My new page is at:
http://www.geocities.com/suekygal2003/spanishwar.html
Please follow the instructions at the top of the page and email to me at Kygal@tampabay.rr.com. I also have other pages for other Wars as well, so be sure to check them out while you are there. I look forward to hearing from you!
The Index to all the War pages is at:
http://www.geocities.com/suekygal2003/photoindex1.html

Need info about enlistment papers availability and contents

ljgenealogy — 18 Jun 2008 2:45:29 GMT

The Spanish American War pension file of my great-grandfather, Charles H. Whiting, does not include a copy of his enlistment record. Does anyone know how to locate Spanish American War regular Army (not special volunteer units) enlistment papers? (He enlisted at St. Paul, MN.)

Also, could someone who's obtained an ancestor's regular Army enlistment papers please tell me what information the enlistment record would likely contain? (I'm hoping for his occupation and the name and address of next of kin or at least his address at time of enlistment.)

Thanks very much.

L.J.

Philippines- 13th Infantry Photo

Chelle — 25 May 2002 10:15:31 GMT

Hello-
My great grandfather, Christ Schwarz, served in the Army during the Spanish American War in the Philippines. He was in Company K of the 13th Infantry Regiment, and his discharge record is issued by a Captain Smith of the 17th Infantry, dated 1903. I have a photo of Christ and some other men taken in the Philippines about 1899; if you have ancestors that might have served with him, I would love to hear from you. I would like to identify the other men in the photo. I have scanned the picture to show up at http://home.earthlink.net/~chellec/homepage and it is the third photo down. If you can help me out with more info about his service, I would appreciate it!

John Ferguson Sinclair,Alexander Sinclair & Mr.Reimer

kellarlln — 10 Feb 2007 8:03:38 GMT

Looking for info about Mr.Reimer who rode with Roosevelt in the Span-Amer War.May have been stationed at Ft.Spokane,WA.

John Ferguson Sinclair(1851-?),joined from ND,MO or TN.May have moved to St.Paul,Minnesota.

Alexander L. Sinclair(1855-?),brother of John,Dakota National Guard,commissioned 1888.Moved to Swan River,MB,Canada.

United Spanish War Veterans

Gene — 20 Oct 2005 6:46:57 GMT

In September 1970 the United Spanish War Veterans held their 72nd National Encampment in Memphis. I wanting to know the days the Encampment was held.

Manila, PI photo

JANET COOK — 15 Jul 2006 6:03:07 GMT

For those of you more learned than I in military uniforms, I'd like to ask you to take a look at this picture:

http://www.ourfamilyties.us/photoalbum/medlockphotos/manilap...

Do you think this has anything to do with the Spanish-American War or the Philippine Insurrection?

Thank you,
Janet Cook

United States in the Spanish American War

Kenneth H. Robison II — 28 Mar 2006 2:36:15 GMT

The Micah John Jenkins Camp No. 164, Sons of Spanish American War Veterans, http://www.geocities.com/sonsofspanamwar/, is currently searching for any and all records relating to United States Volunteers & Regulars in the Spanish American War, Philippine Insurrection, and China Relief Expedition. This would be things like Veterans Records, Unit Rosters, Letters, Pictures, Uniform Items, etc.... As well as any items relating to the United Spanish War Veterans, Auxiliary of the United Spanish War Veterans, etc...
We are also currently seeking help in trying to locate the Graves of Spanish American War Veterans across the United States. Anyone who is willing to help please contact me at Johnnyreb6@aol.com.
The Sons of Spanish American War Veterans & Daughters of 98' are currently and actively recruiting in the United States, and anyone interested in joining the group please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or are interested.
Any help that can be given would be greatly appreciated. I thank you all for your time, and remain, as always,
Your Faithful, and obedient, servant,
Kenneth H. Robison II,
President, Camp No. 164 & National Graves Registrar East,
Sons of Spanish American War Veterans.

picture of span-am war unit

cheryl damon — 25 Apr 2004 12:17:22 GMT

could anyone help me identify a copy of photo?i obtained a copy of a mi. souvenir booklet with a co photo and unit roster,now am trying to figure out who my ggrandfather is in the photo?name william c. ferrier,co f 33rd mi volunteers.

Enlisting in 1898

sssdgs — 18 Mar 2003 3:39:13 GMT

Does anyone know what would have been the youngest age one could enlist in 1898 without parents signing. My grandfather put he was 24 but I have been unable to find his birth records. sssdgs@yahoo.com

In the Shadow of Glory- The 13th in the Sp-Am War...

Monica_Garris — 5 Jan 2005 11:53:27 GMT

I have this book and would love to help people locate their ancestors.
It lists the battles and some info at what took place.
It lists the names, occupations, place of origins of the officers, privates, discharged, wounded and dead of the Minneasota Infantry.
The Companies include:
Company A- First Battalion
Company B-First Battalion
Company C-Third Battalion
Company D-Third Battalion
Company E-Third Battalion
Company F-First Battalion
Company G-Second Battalion
Company H-Third Battalion
Company I-First Battalion
Company K-Second Battalion
Company M-Second Battalion.

Can someone help me?

PamLandon — 23 Feb 2007 5:46:00 GMT

My husband's grandfather noted on the 1930 census for Noble Co IN that he was a veteran of the Spanish-American War. His name was Harvey Frary Smart, b 1879/80 in IL. The family later moved to Warren Co, IN, were he was living in 1900, he died in Nov. 1931 in Noble Co. IN. I do not know at the present time where in Noble Co he is buried. I have a copy of his WWI registration but was not able to find any pension records for the SP-AM War. I did a search of Indiana units and found only one Smart, first name Clarence. Can anyone help me find more information? Thanks in advance.

Pam

Spanish American War Roster

CMcGuinness — 26 Sep 2006 1:46:42 GMT

Does anyone have any ideas on where I could find a roster on the Spanish American War volunteers from Rhode Island? In otherwords, is there a list of names available?

Alison G Eckert - Spanish American War

lindahaus59 — 13 Apr 2008 1:34:10 GMT

My Grandfather Alison )(Allie) G Eckert was supposed to have served in the Spanish-American War. I can find no record of this. The was told to my by father Robert Milo Eckert who is now deceased. If anyone can head me in the right direction I would greatly appreciate it.
Linda

Walter Pleate - Oldest military veteran dies Dec. 5, 1985 in Lebanon, PA: FYI

Eellitta — 28 May 2008 5:42:54 GMT

Oldest military veteran in country dies at 109 - Walter Pleate

Lebanon, Pa.(AP)
Nearly nine decades after he fought in the Philippines and in the Boxer Rebellion, the United States’ oldest military veteran died Thursday at the age of 109, officials said.
Doctors at the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center here said Walter Pleate died of bronchial pneumonia at 6:40 a.m.
“He just wouldn’t wake up,” said R.W. Mengel, a hospital spokesman. “The parts, just normally gave out, like a car.”
Born on Oct. 10, 1876, in Bridesburg, now part of northeast Philadelphia, Pleate enlisted in the Army on Feb. 24, 1899, said Al Mann, a VA spokesman in New York City.
The United States, which declared war on Spain on April 25, 1898, had ended its fighting in Cuba by August of that year. But until early 1902, U.S. troops continued battling guerrillas in the Philippines, where Pleate was sent with the rest of the 1st Company of the 2nd Infantry Division.
While in the Philippines, Pleate was an interpreter of Tagalong, a native language spoken by many Filipinos.
Pleate also fought in the Boxer Rebellion, an uprising in northern China started by a secret society angry at the intrusion of Western culture. Troops from the United States and seven other nations quelled the uprising.
Pleate was discharged from the Army on Feb 3, 1902, five months and a day before Congress officially declared an end to the Spanish American War.
With Pleate’s death, the oldest veteran is Christian F. Steinle of California, who is in West Los Angelas VA medical Center and turned 107 on May 3. Steinle was in the Army’s 1st Artillery Corps,71st Company, from March 16, 1899, through March 15, 1902, according to Beulah Cope, national secretary of the United Spanish War Veterans in Washington.

As published in:
The Oregonian (Portland, OR.)
Friday December 6, 1985
Page E16 Column 1/2

I am not a relative. I am posting this for research purposes.
Eellitta

Chiarles F Mueller of St. Joseph Missour

austin1959 — 2 May 2008 5:41:50 GMT

I am looking for information about Charles Frederick Mueller who served in the Spanish American War with the Missouri Fourth Volunteers at Camp Alger. Also any information on the Fourth Missouri Volunteers in the Spanish American War deeply appreciated. Austin Mueller

unknown soldier

KrisJohn31 — 28 Apr 2008 3:13:34 GMT

I found a bunch of old pictures when my grandmother passed away. She was very good at writing on the back of the pictures, so most of them are identified. There was one picture that I could not identify. It was of a young man in a uniform. I contacted someone and he told me the uniform was most likely from the Spanish-American War. The picture was taken in Highland Park, Illinois at Brand Studio's. The unit number on his hat is 4 and the company letter is F. I'm hoping someone can help me identify this young man. I have a copy of the picture on my computer so if anyone is interested in seeing the picture or hopefully can identify it, I am happy to send it to you.

ARTHUR HENEY, MICHIGAN, DIED 1898, IN SPANISH AMERICAN WAR?

Myra_Herron — 1 Mar 2008 6:21:22 GMT

Is there any information on line where I can see anything about Arthur Heney, who died during the SA war? He was born in 1857 in Quebec, Canada, moved to Alpena, Michigan, and was in the SA war. We're trying to find out anything possible about his service, but don't have a clue as to where to look. He died August 9, 1898, but I am not sure where.

Seeking Frank Law son of Tom Law

AuburnSongbird — 1 Apr 2008 4:51:40 GMT

I am looking for Frank Law who served in the Spanish American War. He was living in Macon Co, Alabama when he joined and was approximately 16. He returned home after the war "shell shocked", what we now call PTSD, and satyed for less than a year then left, supposedly for Mississippi to marry a widow with a lumber mill.

He was my grandfather John Law's oldest brother and the family completely lost track of Frank when he left Macon Co, Alabama the second time. John and Frank also had a brother named Menso Shelton aka Shelley and their father's name was Tom Law. Tom worked for a timber cutting company and supposedly moved there with Shelly and Frank and his pregnant wife abt 1890 from Georgia. Tom simply walked away and abandoned the boys to the Charlie Morgan family after his wife died.

I have a scrapbook from the war

Reba Webber — 1 Mar 2006 11:35:48 GMT

to all that maybe interested. I found a scrapbook with clippings from the Spanish American War, primarily regarding the Oregon and Washington volunteers. I found this item in an antique store, and loaned it to a library in Oregon for while (since my mother was living there). It is now back with my family and would be willing to check on any relatives for anyone. Send me your question and ancestor name and I will see what I can find out.

The clippings also include obits, promotions, editorials, pictures of the locations in Phillipines, pictures of the US boats, and background info on some of the soldiers. I have not yet determined what newspaper(s) the clippings came from, but they are original.

6th Reg. Troop K Cavalry

BJMEANS — 14 Mar 2008 5:26:07 GMT

Where can I find the list of names of the men that served in this unit during 1898-1903. I am particularly interested in Pvt. Frank A. Nadler from St. Joseph Missouri

Spanish American War uniform photo

mkmcgold — 5 Mar 2008 3:09:38 GMT

My ancestor James Hendrick of Saginaw, MI was in the Spanish American War. I have a photo of a man in uniform, labeled James Hendrick. Trouble is I have 3 James Hendrick's in my family. Can anyone tell me if this uniform is that of the Spanish American War??
THANKS in advance.

http://www.marypie.net/images/jimhendrick.jpg

Spanish American War uniform

mkmcgold — 5 Mar 2008 3:07:10 GMT

Images of Spanish American War service records free online thru University of Maryland

FairviewTexas — 21 Jan 2008 4:49:51 GMT

Quite by accident I came across this website with images of service records from the Spanish American War, so I thought I would tell y'all about it. I have attached just one record as an example.

The site is: http://narademo.umiacs.umd.edu/cgi-bin/isadg/viewseries.pl?s...

Click on the name you want, a series of images should come up. Then click on an individual image, then click on "download access view" to get the image.

Charles K. Eagle search--need assistance

vmountjoy — 8 Feb 2008 11:29:19 GMT

Hello all,

I am new to researching a Spanish-American War veteran, and am trying to find information on a Charles K. Eagle of Pennsylvania, born 1877. Unfortunately I do not know what regiment/company it was, or even what branch of the military he served in. Does anyone have any suggestions as to where I should start searching?

Thanks,

Val

23rd US Infantry, Company G

vipagentry — 22 Feb 2008 11:29:49 GMT

I am looking for information for Nathaniel Prickett. He died in the Philippeans either March 9, 1899 or April 9, 1899. Nathaniel was born in Alabama, but he may have joined in Texas. He served in the 23rd US Infantry, Co. G. I found one site that said that he was a Sergeant. Would there be any records for him and if so, how do I go about getting these records.

looking for father

JStampher — 1 Feb 2008 11:17:58 GMT

Looking for any information concerning my father James Roy Leonard Stamper. His service was during the insurrection. He discussed on several occasions his service in the phillipines. He stated he lost his eye there and also injured his foot while cutting sone kind of brush.

Name Index to New York in the Spanish-American War now online.

jimgandy1 — 11 Jan 2008 3:58:43 GMT

The New York State Military Museum has just completed scanning and posting online the name index to New York in the Spanish-American War 1898. This rare index lists every man who served in a New York unit during the Spanish-American War. For each man you will find a name, the regiment he served in, the volume the regiment appears in and the page the man is listed on. The volume refers to New York in the Spanish-American War 1898 (prepared by the New York State Adjutant General's Office. Albany: J.B. Lyon, State printer, 1900). This is a three volume set which typically lists for each person: age, when they enlisted (when they signed up), when they mustered in (when they officially reported for duty), how long they agreed to serve for, their company and when and where they were mustered out of service. If the person died or was wounded this is also mentioned.

The index is at http://www.dmna.state.ny.us/historic/reghist/spanAm/spanAm_i... .

It can also be found by going to:
http://www.dmna.state.ny.us/historic/ and choosing enter, then choosing Unit History Project on the left, then choosing the Spanish-American War.

Questions can be directed to int-historians@ng.army.mil

Ernest De Vigne, Utah Any living relatives?

CharleeEcho — 25 Nov 2007 10:30:16 GMT

My grandfather served in the SAW as a volunteer from Utah. I inherited his medal(s) that was given by the state of Utah to it's volunteers. There were two of them..one with his name engraved on the name plate..the other had a piece of old white medical tape across the name plate with grandpa's name written in ink. Thinking this was very strange I removed the tape and the name of Ernest De Vigne was engraved on it. Was this man a friend of my grandfathers and was killed in the war? or what? If he has living relatives..they should have this medal. If anyone has any info on this I would appreciate it. I have many old letters I believe to be 'reunion' papers for those that served that were still living at the time but have not been able to find this gentlemans name on any of them. Any help is appreciated.

National Veterans Gravesite Recording Project

pmcsherry — 14 Nov 2007 7:18:21 GMT

The Spanish American War Centennial Website ( http://www.spanamwar.com ) has passed a noteworthy milestone. The website's "National Spanish American War Veterans' Gravesite Recording Project" has passed the 10,000th veteran mark!

The project now has listings from 49 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 9 foreign countries. The site also covers veterans who were buried at sea.

To add a veteran to the project listing, visit http://www.spanamwar.com/cemetery.htm

Provost Sergeant Spanish American War

EBlyth|MA734983 — 26 Sep 2007 2:35:44 GMT

A great uncle, William McKenzie spent 6 years as a Provost Sergeant in the Spanish American War with the USA Army, I have searched many websites and written in and I get no record, can anyone give me a suggestion of where to find his records. This information was documented in 1917
thanks
Elaine (eblyth@telus.net)

Obtaining Spanish American War Pension records from VA

tksechrist — 16 Apr 2003 6:58:49 GMT

Last year I sent for my ancestor's pension file for his Spanish American war service after finding him listed in the Civil War Pension Index. (this index also has Span Am war Vets names) The NARA informed me they don't have my ancestor's Spanish American War pension file, that it was with the VA, to write them with the folder number and request they do a BIRL search to locate it. I did this over a year ago and have heard back nothing, after sending out two letters to the VARO phrased exactly the way the NARA suggested. I'd love to hear from someone who has actually obtained a pension file from the VA. How long does it normally take to get it? HOW did you get it? When I called my local VA office the fellow had no idea what I was talking about. Has anyone had better luck tracking one of these files down when having to go through the VA instead of the NARA??
Thanks very much, Teri

Farriers of Troop C, Torrey's Rough Riders

SGillespie5727 — 29 Oct 2007 5:27:34 GMT

Looking for information on CHARLEY M. JOHNSON or JONAS H. FARR. They were farriers in George Shanton's Troop C of Torrey's Rough Riders. This Charley Johnson is NOT the same man that married C. B. Irwin's daughter, Pauline. I have a copy of an article that was written and could have been read at George Shanton's funeral in 1930. The writer made reference to "growing up on the Chugwater" -- he, George & Harry Shanton went to school together; "as his farrier for all those years ..." This is important. I would like to include the article in a project I am compiling about some of the early families of Laramie, Wyoming. Would be nice to know who wrote this article. It is a wonderful story. Contact me at meinaz@aol.com

multiple enlistments

ikarijin1 — 17 Oct 2007 2:55:47 GMT

my grandfather had multiple enlistments.i'm seeking any information on several units in specific time frames all would be in the regular army. Walter L. Cagle north carolia

first enlistment:battery 'h' 1st artillery 2-15-1897 2-14-1900

second enlistment:15th regimment of infantry company 'm'
7-7-1900 11-28-1902

third enlistment:21st regiment of infantry company 'm'
1-05-1903 2-2-1919

died:nov.11,1937
burial:fort rosecrans national cemetery

grave stone reads:Walter L. Cagle 1st Sgt. co. m 21st inf nc

thank you.

J. Albert Conley, 6th OVI, Company I

OhioJan — 28 Sep 2007 3:07:47 GMT

I am looking for information about the 6th OVI of the Spanish-American War. (The 6th regiment of the Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company I.) This is mentioned in the obituary of John Albert Conley from Erie County, OH. PLease address any replies to jcall@cros.net. I have contacted the VA office here, but there is no listing for him. I am just trying to verify if he actually served.
J. Calland

great grandfather died in Span-Am war

kjfreed — 8 Apr 2007 6:32:00 GMT

I am looking for information on my great grandfather, last name Graves is all that I have. He had a son Jesse Isaac Graves who was sent to Indiana and was raised by his aunt and uncle Martha and Joseph Gray. Jesse's mother and sister were supposedly killed in a wagon accident so he was orphaned by age 5. Have no records on his mother and father. Would welcome any help.
Thanks

Spanish American War Veteran

VLEEAR — 30 Jul 2007 1:54:39 GMT

Need information on a Veteran from Iowa named Jack Leazer who in buried in a unmarked grave in Arkansas. He was born in Iowa and is on the 1930 Census in Kansas. Died two years later. Where can I find information on this soldier?

How do I search for a Spanish American war veteran?

tomil42 — 15 Aug 2007 8:02:34 GMT

Hello,
How/where would I look for the name of an uncle who claims to have served in the Spanish America War? His name was Peter Geisler and he lived in Pittsburgh.

Sons Of Spanish American War Veterans; Spanish American War

NyFrancoAmerican — 19 Jul 2007 2:50:14 GMT

The Sons, was chartered in 1937 by the United Spanish War Veterans and is a National Society. The Camps of the National Society are made up of Male Descendants of Spanish American War Veterans of 1898-1902; Accepting Both Collateral and Lineal Ancestry.
You may be eligible for membership if you are a grandson, son in law, nephew or
even cousin of a Spanish American War Veteran who honorably served.
If interested in membership feel free to visit the local Leonard Camp website for more information and how to research your ancestor.
For more information Visit; http://leonardcamp.tripod.com
Or write me back for an application at rlemay1407@earthlink.net
Did you know that in the 1930 Federal Census, there is a Column for Veteran Status; if it says Yes, and
the abbrievation "SP" that means he/she was in the Spanish American War.
Our Dues are low and our ideals high!
Join now to keep green the memory of the Veterans of 98-02 so they are not forgotten.
If you have any comments/questions feel free to write/call (518)273-9642.
Best Regards,
Raymond W. LeMay III
~Camp President~Past Camp President~LM
Joseph Melvin Leonard Camp No.168, Cohoes,NY
Sons Of Spanish American War Veterans
Acting Adjutant, Watervliet Arsenal Fort, Daughters of '98

Company K 1st Washington Infantry U.S.V. Picture

gwhite007 — 9 Jul 2007 3:55:52 GMT

I have a pictures of these group of guys, I will the names of the guys that are in this pictures and if you want a picture I can send one via e-mail.

Names:
1. Corporal Christiansen A.B. 2. Corporal Collier E.L. 3. Corporal Haughington, Otto O. 4. Corporal Smith, John F. 5. Sergeant Hayes, oscar M. 6.Sergeant Smith, Otto B. 7. 1st Sgt. Mckinney, Thompson 8, captain Smith Charles T. 9. O.M. Sgt. Roberts, Arthur 10. Sergeant Cobb, Frank W. 11. Corporal Jones, John H. 12. Corporal James, Ch. R. 13. Corporal Denney, Otis L. 14. Corporal Buhmann, John 15. Corporal Barnes, Joshua 16 Foss, John E. 17 Meyer, Henry O. 18. Wakefield, Lutheer M. 19. Libby, William B. 20. Walker, Oliver 21. Wilkinson, Fred 22. Rose, Frank 23. McMillen, William 24. Toellner, August 25. Corporal hanford, Edward 26. Corporal Henry, Alex G. 27. barnett, Guy W. 28 McHugh, William S. 29. Covert, George E 30 Hinchliffe, William 31 Sweazy, A.J. 32. Robertson, David H. 33. Mendonce, John R. 34. Gerking, Alfred O. 35. Ludwig, Eli L. 36. Buckley, John B. 37. Crick, Jesse 38 Breeze, Oliver O. 39. Johnson, Charles S. 40. Tucker, William I. 41. Schaefer, Richard43. Turnquist, Charles J. 44. Caldwell, Joel C. 45. Mikkelsen, Louis C. 46. Mitchem, Charles 47 Munroe, T.L. 48 Roberts, Samuel N. 49. Scott, Ferdinand 50. Cannevin, William H. 51. Harris, Robert J.

Karen Hazelton Lashin

The 5 th.Mass Vol.Inf .Spanish American War

Peacham74 — 7 Jul 2007 8:47:29 GMT

The above unit was at " Camp Wetherill . Greenville , SC. from Nov 18,1898 to March 31, 1899 .I think my uncle
Lawrence Turner was in Company " E " of this unit ----Need someone to check the roster of Co E --5 th. Mass Vol. Inf.
I can not find this roster on line ---Any information would be appreciated ....... Thank you

CATOOSA SPRINGS, GEORGIA photo

kjowilson82 — 26 Jun 2007 9:02:11 GMT

I have a photo of my grandfather and other men at Catoosa Springs. The caption reads "dinner at Catoosa Springs Georgia. It shows the tent that the meal was cooked and 22 men eating dinner. I'd like to know more about Catoosa as I have other photos I believe are of the same place. My grandfather was in PA eighth regiment, company I. Any help would be appreciated.

Spanish American War Vet

Liz Haren — 24 Mar 2005 4:50:01 GMT

I have a Spanish American war veteran ancestor who served on the USS Brooklyn. His name is George McHugh and he was born approx 1875. He was featured in a news article in the Brooklyn Eagle stating that he served on the Brooklyn during some skirmish with Cervera? Not sure exactly the skirmish involved. I'd like to find his records, but I'm completely clueless as to how to go about that. So if sks would like to take pity on me and tell me how I'd really, really appreciate it!

Liz

Sp-Am War Cemetary Manila found

R Mull — 6 May 2004 2:35:58 GMT

I am a member of the Manila American Legion Post 94 that has been approached to help find out who owns a recently located unkept cemetery in Manila comprised of American Volunteers during the Spanish American War. It seems the Japanese destroyed all local records so we are trying to find out who is responsible for the upkeep as some of the graves have been uprooted by robbers in search of valuables.

We have tried the US Embassy in Manila but to no avail as those records may have been destroyed as well and no one if quite sure where to look for this information.

Any ideas on how to proceed would be appreciated along the name of any groups that may have any interest in sponsering
caretaking of this cemetery?

Best Regards/ Leg. Robert W Mull Jr

Uniform ID Help - Attn. jl350

JCosgrove8786 — 22 Apr 2007 10:04:16 GMT

I just read your reply to my posting in March regarding identification of uniforms in photos of my great-grandfather. I had posted previously, and those images came thru ok, I believe. That posting was January 27, Subject: Photo ID. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Do you have any idea what Dearborn Rifles was?
Janet Cosgrove out in Oregon

Philippine Resurrection of 1899

KimHalstead22 — 31 Aug 2002 12:33:55 GMT

Looking for information on the 42nd Regiment U.S. Volunteer Infantry,Company L. My Grandfather was Private Joseph Dilling. They were organized at Ft.Niagara,Youngstown N.Y. Sept.25,1899. Left Youngstown 10\10\1899,arrived in SanFrancisco 11\71899,Sailed to Manila P.I. on U.S.A.T. He used to go to Higgins Lake Michigan once a year for the Spanish American War Reunions any other information would be helpful thanks. Kim

Help with more uniforms

JCosgrove8786 — 10 Mar 2007 10:25:13 GMT

Here are two more pictures of my great-grandfather, John Cooper. On the picture with bill-type hat are crossed something or other, which I think means artillary regiment. On the back of the picture of him standing by fence it says "Spanish American War, Dearborn Rifles". He lived in Chicago IL. I cannot find anything about Dearborn Rifles, nor can I find his name on any Spanish American War lists. Would love to send for his military records, but I probably need more information?
Thanks for any help!
Janet Cosgrove

Gravesite database

pmcsherry — 16 Mar 2007 2:35:27 GMT

Help build the database of the National Spanish America Veterans' Gravesite Recording Project.

Visit http://www.spanamwar.com/cemetery.htm to learn how!

2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Co. H

jlockstein — 23 Feb 2007 10:46:44 GMT

I'm looking for photographs of the 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Co. H from Manitowoc County. Holsten G. Rudie was a private with this unit. If you have any other info you'd like to share about this company, please contact me.

158 Indiana Regiment

AndersonCAA — 10 Jul 2003 6:07:23 GMT

Looking for any information on a Frank Eckerle (1876-1899) that was with Company F of the 158th Indiana Regiment in the Spanish American War, or any information on the 158th.

Thanks!
Chris

Info on Louis Bulski

JohnStorch — 27 Dec 2006 4:07:36 GMT

Struck out researching through the Milwaukee VA, St. Louis MO and Pittsfield MA. Anybody have info on the 43rd Company Coastal Artillery? Louis Bulski was a Private and honorably discharged through Fort Terry NY.

Additional Photo ID

JCosgrove8786 — 27 Jan 2007 11:56:17 GMT

Here is another photo of my great-grandfather, John Cooper. Does anyone know what type of uniform this is? At the top of the medal or badge, it says "San Pedro No. 60". I am wondering if this is some type of fraternal organization, Pythian or some such? Because of the San Pedro I am thinking this was during his later years when he lived in California.
Any help in identifying or suggestions where else to post would be greatly appreciated.
Janet Cosgrove

Photo ID

JCosgrove8786 — 27 Jan 2007 11:49:34 GMT

Attached are two photos of my great-grandfather, John Cooper. Does anyone know if the uniforms are both from the Spanish-American war? He is younger in the photo with crossed rifles on hat. On the back of photo of him leaning on fence, it says "Spanish-American War, Dearborn Rifles".
Janet Cosgrove

Dearborn Rifles?

JCosgrove8786 — 27 Jan 2007 11:44:00 GMT

Does anyone know where this group (regiment?) was located? On the back of an old photo of my great-grandfather, John Henry Cooper, it says "Spanish-American War, Dearborn Rifles". I have searched for his name on lists of soldiers, but have been unable to locate him.
Thanks for any help.
Janet Cosgrove

naval records

gthomas1113 — 22 Jan 2007 7:40:15 GMT

Hi
I'm trying to locate service records for a Span-Amer.War Naval officer. I seem to be getting bounced back and forth through various agencies-each claiming they don't have.

Does anyone know where these records actually are?

Many Thanks
Jeanne

ID of Old Photo

sparks1950 — 10 Jan 2007 5:33:33 GMT

If anyone can provide me with any info based upon the uniform this man is wearing please let me know. He is a distant relative that I am trying to identify. Is this post Civil War? Thanks
Mike

Military uniform? Circa 1880s or 1890s North Adams, Massachusetts

emilyhopkins24 — 15 Nov 2006 11:37:20 GMT

Please help me identify or learn more about this photo! I have an old photo of one of my ancestors that has been passed down to me. I believe he was a Cooney from North Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts. I guess this would be from between 1870-1900. He stands in some sort of uniform holding maybe a bayonett but it doesn't really look like a weapon. There is a fake backdrop. And it has the name and address of the photographer, C. Bombadier, North Adams, mass. I am looking for clues or hep identifiying his outfit here and who he may have been. What this photo was for? etc. It is made of what seems to me to be some sort of cardboard like material.
I am not sure if this is a military uniform? or perhaps a secret society?
Thanks in advance for any help.

I tried to attach the photo but not sure if worked so I have put the photo online at the following link:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v693/e_dawg/NorthAdamsunif...

ilitary uniform? Old photo North Adams, Mass. 1890?

emilyhopkins24 — 15 Nov 2006 11:35:35 GMT

MPlease help me identify or learn more about this photo! I have an old photo of one of my ancestors that has been passed down to me. I believe he was a Cooney from North Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts. I guess this would be from between 1870-1900. He stands in some sort of uniform holding maybe a bayonett but it doesn't really look like a weapon. There is a fake backdrop. And it has the name and address of the photographer, C. Bombadier, North Adams, mass. I am looking for clues or hep identifiying his outfit here and who he may have been. What this photo was for? etc. It is made of what seems to me to be some sort of cardboard like material.
I am not sure if this is a military uniform? or perhaps a secret society?
Thanks in advance for any help.

I tried to attach the photo but not sure if worked so I have put the photo online at the following link:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v693/e_dawg/NorthAdamsunif...

Naval records

Jeanne T. — 13 Nov 2006 5:04:18 GMT

Hi All

I've attempted in vain to obtain Naval records for my g-grandfather. He was a Chief Quartermaster during SAW. In 1900, he served on USS Celtic, and was later posted to the Rural Naval Station @ Culebra.

I have sent forms to NARA, and have been bounced back and forth between departments eachtelling me to contact the other.Has anyone else had this experience? The records have to be somewhere, but each dept. claims "no knowledge"
Thanks
Jeanne

"Co. 5, US Cavalry"

Azazella59 — 9 Nov 2006 2:18:27 GMT

Would "Co 5, US Cavalry" be a Spanish American War unit? This is from a tombstone with no other dates. The person in question was born in 1869, but I do not have a death date for him. He is not on the 1900 census, and I am wondering if he may have been a casualty of that War. Any ideas? His name was Patrick Neely and he is buried in Hollidaysburg, Pa. Thanks.

Spanish American War

donna — 30 Oct 2006 6:14:04 GMT

Hi Patrick,
My GGrandfather's alias name was Robert F. Lindsey(a)y I have a couple of different doc. that have both spellings. The date on his stone just says 1877 but other documents say anywhere from 1873 - 1878. I don't have his birth cert. every other doc. I have says he was born in different towns in Maine. He married in 1902 in Saco, Me. He was an electrician at different navy yards. (Portsmouth, New Hampshire). I believe he registered for the draft as well. I'm trying to find out why the alias? His death record and plot plan says he had one. He is buried at Laurel Hill Cem. in Saco, Me.
I really appreciate your help.
Donna

Spanish American War

DShiner53 — 24 Oct 2006 5:39:21 GMT

Hello,

I am looking for info on how to start looking for records for my GGrandfather. He was born in Maine. The only info I have is his death cert. that he was in the Spanish American War. On his gravestone there is a symbol of the Spanish American war.

Thanks Donna

Sons of Spanish American War Veterans

NyFrancoAmerican — 20 Sep 2006 1:52:37 GMT

The Joseph Melvin Leonard Camp No. 168, Sons of Spanish American War Veterans, http://leonardcamp.tripod.com
And the Daughters of 98' are currently and actively recruiting in New England, anyone interested in joining the society please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or are interested.
We are the Descendants of the Veterans of 1898-1902 of the Spanish American War, Phillippine Insurrection, and the China Relief Expedition.
I thank you all for your time.

Raymond W. LeMay III
rlemay1407@earthlink.net
President, Camp No. 168
Joseph Melvin Leonard Camp No.168
Sons of Spanish American War Veterans

Advice Request - How to find a Spanish American War record

Claire_Spinelli — 17 Aug 2006 3:46:32 GMT

Would someone be able to give me a general idea of how to locate an ancestor's Spanish American War records? This is what I know - August J. Jermann was born in 1880 in Independence, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. I cannot find him in the 1900 or 1910 census, but in 1920 he was enumerated at Camp Pike, Arkansas as a Sgt. of Ordinance[?] The 1930 census finds him in Washington State and notes he was a veteran of both the Spanish American and World War I. He died in 1940 in a Veterans Hospital in Portland, Oregon. Ancestry.com has a database of Ohio soldiers in the Spanish American War, but I can't find him listed using any search variations I could think of. What would be a logical next step? I would be grateful for any advice. Thank you!
Claire

Confederate veteran killed with Rough Riders

Ron Coddington — 17 Aug 2006 2:21:29 GMT

I am trying to identify a photograph of a Confederaate soldier named Smith (no first name is given) who reportedly served in the 11th Virginia Infantry during the Civil War, and went on to serve in the Spanish-American War, where he was killed in the fighting on San Juan Hill as a member of the Rough Riders.

I have not been able to verify this — and hope someone can help!

Thanks,
Ron

Soldiers' Home/Disabled Soldier @ DC and Malibu - Potter

DA_Harding — 10 Aug 2006 2:00:44 GMT

Information please re:
The Pacific Branch, National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers in 1910 and 1920 and
The United States' Soldiers Home, Washington, DC. in 1930

I am specifically looking for information regarding Private Ensley S. Potter, a Maine native who enlisted for the Spanish American War from Minnesota. DOB ~ March 1866. Now dead, Ensley was still alive in 1930.

Direction/suggestion in learning abt Ensley at these institutions - his home for 30, or more, years.

Information on 'Buffalo Soldier', Joseph Fitchue

AnitaH5703 — 29 Jul 2006 3:04:35 GMT

Does anyone have any information on names of Buffalo Soldiers that fought with T. Roosevelt at San Juan Hill in Cuba. My great grandmother told us that her husband, Joseph Fitchue/Fitzhue, served with the 9th or 10th Calvery during that time.

I'd appreciate any help. Thank you. Please post here or email me at AWilli1513@aim.com

Anita

Sons Of Spanish American War Veterans

NyFrancoAmerican — 20 Sep 2006 4:49:27 GMT

The Joseph Melvin Leonard Camp No. 168, Sons of Spanish American War Veterans, http://leonardcamp.tripod.com
And the Daughters of 98' are currently and actively recruiting in the Capitol Region, anyone interested in joining the group please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or are interested.
I thank you all for your time.

Raymond W. LeMay III
rlemay1407@earthlink.net
President, Camp No. 168
Joseph Melvin Leonard Camp#168 Dept. Of NY
Sons of Spanish American War Veterans.

Spanish-American War

William Kendra — 22 May 2006 4:06:04 GMT

Is there an index or database listing SAW veterans?

I am aware of the published or online rosteres(such as on the Spanish-American War Centennial website. However, I dont know of any which list all or most of the veterans.

Canadians in SAW?

keeperofthetree2007 — 20 May 2006 4:20:35 GMT

My husband was told his grandfather was in the SAW and I was wondering how I would go about finding this out. His name was Myro Perry Sargent from Limerick Twp,Hastings ON, Canada b.09 Dec 1876.

Thank you for any help you may give.
Liza

Need a lookup please

Lena — 17 Apr 2006 7:07:34 GMT

Looking for info on my great grandpa, Lee May b. June 20, 1880, in Magoffin County, Ky. We have a photo of him in uniform. I was told he was a state guard. I don't have any info on him of his military duty...I was told he was in the Spanish American War.

Dedication of Grave Marker to PVT C. P. Mims

suisied — 17 Nov 2006 8:33:23 GMT

The Micah John Jenkins Camp No. 164 of the Sons of Spanish American War Veterans with the participation of Upstate Marines Detachment #1106, Marine Corps League, invites you to join with us in the dedication of a Grave Marker to Private Charles P. Mims, lst SC Infantry Reg. US Volunters at 2:00 p.m.., Saturday, April 29th 2006 at Graceland Cemetery, 4814 White Horse Rd, (HWY 25) Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

Search for William H.Burris

Cigdem Dülek — 30 Nov 2005 9:47:34 GMT

Hello,my name is Cigdem Dülek,and I´m a Turkish student living in Berlin.
About ten to twelve years ago I met Mr.Burris while he was stationed in Berlin.But we didn`t really have the chance to say good-bye or even exchange our new adresses.So I was wondering if there was a possibility to somehow learn how he`s doing by the help of this site.That time he was about 25.
Would be so nice to hear from you.
Yours sincerly,Cigdem Dülek

busqueda de identidad

simpecao — 18 Mar 2006 3:39:41 GMT

vivo en argentina, quiero contactarme con familiares de mi abuelo moises benbaruj.creo que ruben benbaruj era su hermano, mi abuelo fallecio cuando mi mama tenia 5 años.
me gustaria contactarme por mail.con sus parientes directos

F. Henri Greissinger

jeancontreras — 30 Mar 2006 2:25:57 GMT

Contact me about this man directly at ncontreras@aol.com

phillipine insurrection deserters

fcmcdonald — 19 Mar 2006 9:04:40 GMT

I was wondering if anyone had a list of deserters of phillipine insurrection especially the names of the band of men who accompanied David Fagen

Michigan Spanish American War Volunteers online

PLHAMP — 20 Feb 2006 2:49:16 GMT

Michigan National Guard Units were the first to come around and volunteers were then added to these. The regiments were the 31st, 32nd, 33rd, 34th, and 35th Michigan Infantry. A Naval Unit also served. The 35th did not leave the USA. More deaths resulted from disease than the battle.

The names were extracted from: Title: Michigan volunteers of '98. Published Detroit, Michigan by G. F. Sterling & Co. in 1898.

6,893 named veterans served in Michigan Regiments
Each person's name, place of residence at sign up, regiment and company are listed plus rank.
Completed: 19 February 2006

http://www.mifamilyhistory.org/spanam/

The pages give links and information on getting your veterans records or pension.

Pat Hamp
Michigan Family History Network
http://www.mifamilyhistory.org/

Deserter William McArthur/Kennedy

fcmcdonald — 15 Feb 2006 12:03:25 GMT

We are looking for information on William McArthur or Kennedy who was a deserter the Spanish american war. We are unsure as to what area of the United states he was in at the time he signed up

U.S.S. Michigan/Wolverine

stilestina — 13 Feb 2006 1:16:53 GMT

I would like to invite anyone who had a family member that they are researching about who was stationed on board the U.S.S. Michigan/Wolverine. This can be during the Spanish American war or afterwards.this site is to help compile information about that time period, about its crew members, and share any pictures or files of artifacts pertaining to this ship and crew. please visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ussmichigan/

thank you!

Tina

U.S.S. Wolverine/Michigan 1899

tina stone — 5 Dec 2002 6:31:22 GMT

I am looking for a site, or someone who might have information regarding the uss Wolverine from the year 1899 and its crew list. I am looking for one name in particular..."Henry C. Thompson." Any information would be truely appreciated!

Tina Stone

Walter Smith Co. Cavalry

Art Green — 22 Jan 2006 7:46:07 GMT

I purchased a box that some one wrote Walter Smith Co. Los Angeles Ca. on the cover. It has a photo of mounted Cav. men (16) and another photo of a house with palm trees. I take it to be the name of the Cav. Co. Looks to have been cut from a post card. The photo of the men has a partial caption Mona.... Mari. Any help will be appreciated. Art Green

Sons of Spanish American War Veterans & Daughter's of 98

Kenneth H. Robison II — 6 Jan 2006 7:50:46 GMT

The Micah John Jenkins Camp No. 164 of the Sons of Spanish American War Veterans is currently and actively seeking new members to join it's ranks. The Camp is looking for members in the States of Georgia, North & South Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Maryland, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, and West Virginia. Any male above the age of 12 years who has an interest is preserving the memory of the Veterans of 1898 to 1902 is welcome to join us.
Don't think you have a relative who served in the conflict but are still interested in joining? Come join us under our Associate Memberships, and if you later on find your connection upgrade your membership.
Membership benefits at this time include receiving the Camps Official Newsletter, access to the Groups Yahoo Group, and Membership Certificate.
And for those ladies interested there is membership in the Daughters of 98'. For more information about that group and our own please check out our website at http://www.geocities.com/sonsofspanamwar/.
Thank you all for your time, I remain, as always,
Your Faithful, and obedient, servant,
Kenneth H. Robison II.

Court Martial

dbartholomew1 — 15 Dec 2005 6:38:26 GMT

My grandmother's first husband was court-martialled for having an affair. I was told he was an officer and this was definitely a no-no. They were subsequently divorced. Given the time frame, my guess is he was in the S-A. War. How would I go about finding info on him. All I know is his name: Hugh Frances McCallen and his marriage date: 9/6/1903.

Spanish American War Veterans - ND

Katie C. — 16 Dec 2005 12:22:23 GMT

Langdon ND Centennial Edition 1888-1988 page 177

Spanish American War Veterans

Blake, Fred
carlin, John
Forkner, Mark I.
Gardner, Louis L.
McHugh, Robert E.
Montgomery, Eli
Montgomery, Robert
McDonald, John A.
Orton, Alvin
Rollings, Andrew
Ross, Frank F.
Truax, Rob

Dishonorable discharge reason "SO 179"

geoear — 11 Dec 2005 6:51:20 GMT

Henry Peloquin (Henry Pelican - on his enlistment papers) was dishorably discharged from the US Army in Manilla, Philippines on 22 Sep 1900. The reason given was "SO 179." Does anyone know what that signifies or where I could find out? Henry was my half great-granduncle. He appears in the military in the 1900 census, but I've been unable to find him in any records following his discharge.

Spanish-American War flags??

Tony Pitts — 21 Oct 2005 7:13:50 GMT

My family is in possesion of two flags that we believe to be from the Spanish -American War. My great-great-great grandfather was in the 8th regiment of the PA voluteers for the war. Anyone have any suggestions of where I may be able to go to find out or confirm any information about these flags? Or I would like my family to give them to a museum that could properly display and preserve them if they are authentic. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

Trying To Identify the family of Tom McEldowney

James T. Curran — 18 Sep 2005 1:59:18 GMT

Tom died young in 1916. He was born in PA in 1883. During that lifetime he served in the Spanish American War at age 15. His wilfe was Erma Gibbons who applied for a widow's pension and was granted one in July 1918. The pension record indicates he was in the 29th Inf., yet his grave is marked saying he was in Co. C, USS A.W. Can anyone point me to records about him and/or identify USS A. W. and whether that grave marker would would indicate his having been in the Marines or the Navy.

Did they send the bodies home after the Spanish American War?

plumfine — 18 Feb 2004 1:59:19 GMT

I just received my Great Uncle Wiley Z. V. Cox's military records from the National Archives. He died of malaria while serving with the 9th Infantry in Manilla. The records state that they send his remains to the U. S. Morgue in the Phillipines. The family has always said he was buried in California.

Does anyone know where most of the Spanish American War dead were buried after being sent back to the states? I know he was not buried in his home state of North Carolina.

Help finding a Spanish American War soldier

mariahfbrazil — 10 Sep 2005 1:00:39 GMT

My great grandfather has the following on his headstone:

Eck Felty
Co. L, 2 Inf. Sp. Am. War

I assume this means he fought in the said war...but I can't find any information whatsoever. Is there a roster of every soldier that found in that war?

Thanks for any help!
Mariah Felty Brazil

Span-Am war casualty list

Jason — 6 Jan 2005 7:49:29 GMT

Hello, all. I am working on a book regarding this war, specifically around the circumstances of one young man's death from typhoid. He died only days after the conflict ended, and it was in the hospital at Fort McPherson. I am trying to determine whether or not he is considered one the three thousand or so casualties of the war. All sources consider the deaths from disease as war casualities. My problem is that I cannot find a casualty list for this war. I've looked high and low with no luck. I would like to verify that this soldier is a wartime casualty. If anyone can point me in the direction of a list of those that gave their lives for this war, I would be grateful, as all I can come up with are just numbers.

Can someone help

bcwil39011 — 5 Sep 2005 10:59:03 GMT

The name is William J Hyde, 1900 Census in Newburgh,NY
1930 Census in NJ with a SP.I check SpanWar.com didn't see his name.( NY vol Inf) Is there somewhere else to check?

Possible grandfather

Richard E. MacFadden — 23 Aug 2005 9:45:48 GMT

Gene you are quick. 4th OH mustered at Columbus, in Franklin County where Canal Winchester is also located. I don't think the latter would be a place where a unit would be mustered. After assembling Edwins and Edwards, I may end up looking for Edward at NARA. Thanks again!

Possible grandfather

Richard E. MacFadden — 23 Aug 2005 8:56:24 GMT

That's great! I've seen enough errors in all kinds of documents to know Edward could be Edwin. I know there were other Edwins in Ohio, even Edwin S.'s. Although I heard stories that he grew up in Canal Winchester, OH, I didn't find any of his family anywhere on the 1880 census. But his mother appeared there on the 1900 and 1910 censuses. He appeared on the 1910 census in New York as MacFadden with my Grandmother, father etc. He appears next on the 1930 census as McFadden with the young wife and family I had heard about. It showed he served during the SA War. I'll check further and try NARA again. By the way, where is such information available? Is there any way to know where the 4th OH was raised? Thanks, again.

Reply to Gene

Richard E. MacFadden — 23 Aug 2005 2:38:12 GMT

My grandfather's name was Edwin Stanton McFadden or MacFadden, probably the former. I think he used the latter while married to my grandmother. He was born in Hocking County, OH on February 26, 1872> Igot the information from the Hocking County Clerk.

Sp-Am War - NARA wants more info than I have.

remusmablc — 21 Aug 2005 8:51:02 GMT

The only things I know about my grandfather are his name, DOB, birthplace (OH) and that my grandmother received a pension after he died, I guess. NARA sent me a form letter asking for all those things my letter told them I didn't have or know. What do I do to get the pension records? Thanks for your help.

Spanish American roster for 9th Mass infantry volunteers

@@mghfish@yahoo.com — 11 Aug 2006 9:13:53 GMT

I have a listing on a poster for company H of the 9th Massachusetts Infantry Volunteers. My grandfather was a member of this unit. He was from South Boston
and I presume some of the other names might also be
from there. The bottom of the poster says that they
were mustered in 10 May 1898 at South Framingham, MA.
The only information given is the names of the men
which include 92 privates and their officers.
Marianne

Spanish-American War Pension Index FREE!

kathireid — 26 May 2005 9:22:26 GMT

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