Son of Abraham & Elizabeth S. Abbey.
Enlisted as a Private on August 15, 1862 at the age of 18. Joined Co. E, 38th Iowa Infantry Regiment on September 24, 1862.
Died of disease on July 8, 1863 at Vicksburg, MS.
Enlisted as a Private on August 15, 1862 at the age of 18. Joined Co. E, 38th Iowa Infantry Regiment on September 24, 1862.
Died of disease on July 8, 1863 at Vicksburg, MS.
Son of Abraham & Elizabeth S. Abbey.
Enlisted as a Private on August 15, 1862 at the age of 18. Joined Co. E, 38th Iowa Infantry Regiment on September 24, 1862.
Died of disease on July 8, 1863 at Vicksburg, MS.
Enlisted as a Private on August 15, 1862 at the age of 18. Joined Co. E, 38th Iowa Infantry Regiment on September 24, 1862.
Died of disease on July 8, 1863 at Vicksburg, MS.
Inscription
After the fall of Vicksburg,as paroles were issued to the Confederates and squads of them began to leave, until July 13 when the last of them marched out of town.
There was one critical difference in the regiment’s condition—now that the shooting had stopped men were dying. On July 8 William Abbey, Richard Hensley, and Jacob Kerian died of disease. Jacob’s brother Kasper was also very sick. The next day Alfred Chappel died onboard the hospital boat City of Memphis.
The story of the 38th Iowa Infantry can be found at: www.38thiowainfantry.com
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Surname spelled "Abby" on headstone
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