Charles Albert Chessman
Representing: Union
G.A.R Post
- Custer Post #6 Pierce Co. WA
Unit History
- 47th Iowa Infantry B
- 17th Iowa Infantry F
Family History
Created by Brian
Charles Albert Chessman
- Birth
- 8 Aug 1841
Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana, USA
- Death
- 20 Jul 1916 (aged 74)
Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, USA
- Burial
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Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, USA
Memorial ID
Born in Madison County, Indiana. A resident of Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa when he enlisted in the 17th Iowa Infantry on 4 Mar 1862. Mustered in as a Private in Company F on 10 Apr 1862. Discharged on 8 Dec 1862. A resident of Appanoose County, Iowa when he enlisted in the 47th Iowa Infantry (100 days). Mustered in as 1st Corporal of Company B on 4 Jun 1864. Mustered out at Davenport, Scott County, Iowa. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in Tacoma, Washington. Some of his military records identify him as "Charles A. Cheesman". Cemetery records show only Lot 3, Block 92, but no row or grave number.
Cemetery
Buried at Oakwood Hill Cemetery
Row: Cemetery Lot Blk 92 Cemetery Section Row 1
Site: Cemetery Grave Number 7