Posted on: Tipton County In. Query Forum
Reply Here:
http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/In/Tipton/568
Surname: Stone, Willis
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Diane, I apologize that I didn't answer your query. I thought I had until
I looked at the site and saw no response. To answer your question, I'm
not sure where Solomon was buried. His pension papers say he was killed
by gunshot on May 16, 1863 at Champion Hill. I wrote to the Natl Cemetery
at Vicksburg and he is not listed; however, they did tell me that the majority
are shown as Not Known.
I saw your ancestor's name in the History of Tipton Co as listed as killed
in the same battle. I'd love to find some letters written by someone in
their Co. K to see if any names were mentioned. Solomon and his family,
that is, wife and five children, lived next to a family headed by Jane
Brady and I see one of her son's was also lost in that battle. I have some
info on the Regiment but nothing that lists names. Solomon is my ggrandfather.
What ancestor is Valentine Wolford to your family? Hope to hear from you.
Jeanne