Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls Database (Illinois State Archives):
       Wheeler, John Z. - Pvt - Co B - 23 IL US INF CON
       Residence, Joliet, Will Co, IL; Join, 02Feb1865-Joliet; Age, 38; Born, London, England
       Height, 5' 9-1/2"; Hair, brown; Eyes, blue; Complexion, light; Clerk
       Promoted 2LT
       Wheeler, John Z. - 2LT - Co B - 23 IL US INF CON
       Residence, E. Joliet, Will Co, IL; Join, 30Apr1865-Richmond, VA; Age, 38; Born, London, England
       Height, 5' 9-1/2"; Hair, brown; Eyes, blue; Complexion, light; Clerk
       Mustered out 24Jul1865, Richmond, VA
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