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Wharton, George W. - Pvt - co C - 2 IL US L ART
Residence, Joliet, Will Co, IL; Join, 05Aug1861- Cairo, IL; Age, 20; Born, NY
Height, 5' 7"; Hair, light; Eyes, blue; Complexion, light; Single; Laborer
Died 05Feb1864 at Ft. Donelson, Tenn
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