Madison County, Iowa

GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC

VETERAN RECORD TRANSCRIPTION

Data added by transcriber in blue font

Veteran's Name: Lee, Samuel W

Father: James Lee
Residence:  Father's nativity: 
Occupation: Minister Mother: Stella Taylor
Date of birth: Abt 1848 Mother's nativity: 
Place of birth: New Ipswich, New Hampshire Wife: Sarah E. Wheeler
Date of death: 27 Jan 1929 2nd wife: 
Place of death: Wick, Warren, Iowa 3rd wife: 
Place of burial: Manoah Cemetery, Indianola, Warren, Iowa  
Cause of death: 

Children

  James - deceased

  H. A. - deceased

War record
  Rank: Private Company: F Regiment: 6th
  State: Illinois Organization: Cavalry
  Enlistment date: 11 Mar 1865
  Enlistment age:  Residence: Elk Grove, Illinois
  Mustered out: 05 Nov 1865
  Discharged: 
  Transfers: 
GAR membership
  Post name: John Miller Date joined: 01 May 1890
  Post No.: 158 Age at joining: 42
  Place: St. Charles Transfers: 
Sources: History of Warren County; Post 158 Desc Book: Enl 17 Feb 1865; Adjt Gen Rept Illinois: Enl and must 11 Mar 1865
Notes: This veteran may never have been a Madison County resident but joined a Madison County GAR Post because of its proximity.

 

Transcribed by Kent G. Transier 26 Dec 2005.