Major W. Stoddard
Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls Database (Illinois State Archives):
       Stoddard, Major W. - WAG - Co D - 100 IL US INF
       Residence, Joliet, Will Co, IL; Join, 13Aug1862; Age, 24; Born, Joliet, Will Co, IL
       Height, 5' 6"; Hair, dark; Eyes, gray; Complexion, light; Single; Butcher
       Mustered out, 12Jun1865
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