George W. Wharton
Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls Database (Illinois State Archives):
       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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