William was a Civil War Veteran, enlisting when he was 19 years old. He was in the Army from 1861-1866. He enlisted in the US Marines and served aboard the USS Michigan for a number of years. He was approved for a Veteran's pension in 1883. His wife also received a pension after his death.
He married Anna (Annie) T. Shanahan on 18 Nov 1879. They had eight children, with only two surviving into adulthood.
The family Bible and his military records indicate a birthdate of 1844.
He married Anna (Annie) T. Shanahan on 18 Nov 1879. They had eight children, with only two surviving into adulthood.
The family Bible and his military records indicate a birthdate of 1844.
William was a Civil War Veteran, enlisting when he was 19 years old. He was in the Army from 1861-1866. He enlisted in the US Marines and served aboard the USS Michigan for a number of years. He was approved for a Veteran's pension in 1883. His wife also received a pension after his death.
He married Anna (Annie) T. Shanahan on 18 Nov 1879. They had eight children, with only two surviving into adulthood.
The family Bible and his military records indicate a birthdate of 1844.
He married Anna (Annie) T. Shanahan on 18 Nov 1879. They had eight children, with only two surviving into adulthood.
The family Bible and his military records indicate a birthdate of 1844.
