Birth
John Weszel was born at about 1828 in Germany.
Marriage & Children
He married in Germany, Caroline _____ who was born at about 1830 in Germany. They had the following children:
- Charles A. Wetzel, who was born in Albany County at about 1854
- Mary Louisa Wetzel, who was born in Albany County at about 1855
- Anna Wetzel, who was born in Albany County at about 1859 (twin)
- Ambrose Wetzel, who was born in Albany County at about 1859 (twin)
- John Wetzel, Jr., who was born in Albany County at about 1860
- Louis Wetzel, who was born in Albany County at about 1863
Military Service
| Residence: | Westerlo |
| Enlistment Date: | 20 Jan 1864 |
| Enlistment Place: | Albany,NY |
| Enlistment Rank: | Private |
| State Served: | New York |
| Regiment: | 15th Heavy Artillery |
| Company: | Company M |
| Muster Out Date: | 22 Aug 1865 |
| Muster Out Place: | Washington, DC |
| Additional Remarks: Enlisted at age 30 years to serve three years. |
| Sources Used: Annual Report of the Adjutant General of the State of New York, Regimental Rosters |
Death
John died on December 4, 1896.[1]
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Sources
- ↑ Civil War Pension Records @ Fold3.com
