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| Columbia Cemetery Civil War Headstone Conservation New American Civil War Headstones Lewis J. Wallace aka, Lew "Indian Jack" Wallace |
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Private Lewis J. Wallace, Co. A, 14th NY Cavalry; died 27Oct1893; about 73 years of age.
New US Department of Veterans' Affairs 'American Civil War' marker. Set on 10 x 13 x 2.5 inch dimensioned stone footing, leveled, and plumbed. [ Dimension sandstone provided by Tribble Stone, Boulder, CO 80302. ] Lewis J. Wallace enlisted as a Private on 13Oct1862 at 32 years of age at New York City, NY. He was mustered into Company A, 14th NY Cavalry, on 24Nov1862. According to official records, Lewis J. Wallace deserted the same day, 24Nov1862; cite Historical Data Systems. According to local historic lore, Lew "Indian Jack" Wallace fought 4 years in Civil War. Regardless, Private Lewis J. Wallace is buried in one of the two Grand Army of the Republic sections. Perhaps, the fact that Lewis J. Wallace was either or and may have mitigated the desertion, if it occurred. Sources Additionally information regarding Lew "Indian Jack" Wallace can be found in his Boulder Genealogical Society biography hosted on the City of Boulder [Colorado, USofA], Parks & Recreation, Columbia Cemetery website. |
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