Elias W. Wheeler enlisted on Aug. 7, 1863, in Corning, New York, as a private in Company B, 5th New York Cavalry, at the age of 39. He mustered out on Apr. 15, 1864.
It appears that he came to California after the Civil War. He was registered to vote in San Mateo County in 1867 (age 40, laborer) and Santa Clara County in 1888 (age 65, cook).
It appears that he came to California after the Civil War. He was registered to vote in San Mateo County in 1867 (age 40, laborer) and Santa Clara County in 1888 (age 65, cook).
Elias W. Wheeler enlisted on Aug. 7, 1863, in Corning, New York, as a private in Company B, 5th New York Cavalry, at the age of 39. He mustered out on Apr. 15, 1864.
It appears that he came to California after the Civil War. He was registered to vote in San Mateo County in 1867 (age 40, laborer) and Santa Clara County in 1888 (age 65, cook).
It appears that he came to California after the Civil War. He was registered to vote in San Mateo County in 1867 (age 40, laborer) and Santa Clara County in 1888 (age 65, cook).
Inscription
_. W. WHEELER
Co. B
5th N. Y. CAV.
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