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Surnames: Clouse Pickett
Classification: Query
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Does anyone know of ancestors who lived in Fountain County but served in the Civil War in
IL? My ancestor, Andrew J. (A.J.) Clouse, apparently enlisted in Co. I, 2nd Cavalry,
Illinois and I can't for the life of me figure out why he went there to enlist vs.
enlisting in Indiana. He was born, lived and died (1907 or 1908, depending on who you ask)
in Fountain County, although he's buried over the line in Alamo for some reason. I
can't think of what would make him go to IL to enlist unless others in the area were
doing so.
He married Eliza J. Pickett, who had at least a couple of brothers, so maybe they went
there, too. Don't know much about that family yet.
Again, any assistance is appreciated!
Cathy