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Jacob Krejci

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Jacob Krejci

Birth
Laz, Okres Třebíč, Vysočina, Czech Republic
Death
26 Aug 1865 (aged 38)
Gainesville, Sumter County, Alabama, USA
Burial
Burial Details Unknown. Specifically: Steamer "Coquette" sank in Alabama River Add to Map
Memorial ID
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Civil War Soldier
Jacob Kreizaz
Co B 9th Illinois Cavalry
Residence CHICAGO, COOK CO, IL Age 38 Height 5' 8 1/2 Hair LIGHT Eyes BLUE Complexion LIGHT Marital Status Occupation LABORER Nativity AUSTRIA

Service Record
Joined MAR 13, 1865 CHICAGO, IL
Joined By CPT JAMES Period 1 YR
Muster In MAR 13, 1865 CHICAGO, IL
DIED AT GAINESVILLE ALA AUG 26, 1865
-Illinois Civil War database

His body was lost due to the sinking of the Steamer "Coquette" in March of 1867 while being transported from Gainesville to Montgomery, Alabama, for burial.

"The steamer Coquette was sunk in the Alabama river, in March, bound from Selma to Montgomery. Boat and cargo total loss. Value of boat, $15,000; cargo, about $3,000. No blame attached to pilot." -Congressional Serial Set, page 323. U.S. Government Printing Office, 1868
Civil War Soldier
Jacob Kreizaz
Co B 9th Illinois Cavalry
Residence CHICAGO, COOK CO, IL Age 38 Height 5' 8 1/2 Hair LIGHT Eyes BLUE Complexion LIGHT Marital Status Occupation LABORER Nativity AUSTRIA

Service Record
Joined MAR 13, 1865 CHICAGO, IL
Joined By CPT JAMES Period 1 YR
Muster In MAR 13, 1865 CHICAGO, IL
DIED AT GAINESVILLE ALA AUG 26, 1865
-Illinois Civil War database

His body was lost due to the sinking of the Steamer "Coquette" in March of 1867 while being transported from Gainesville to Montgomery, Alabama, for burial.

"The steamer Coquette was sunk in the Alabama river, in March, bound from Selma to Montgomery. Boat and cargo total loss. Value of boat, $15,000; cargo, about $3,000. No blame attached to pilot." -Congressional Serial Set, page 323. U.S. Government Printing Office, 1868


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