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William Henry Beardsley

Birth

1842

Illinois, USA

Death

22 Sep 1930 (aged 87–88)

Retsil, Kitsap County, Washington, USA

Burial

Oakwood Hill Cemetery

Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, USA

Plot

Grave 14, Row 4, Block 124, G A R plot

Memorial ID

225692915

His wife Jane is buried next to him.

I walked the section he is listed in. He has no headstone but his wife does.
Contributor: T.P. (50073107)

Military Documents: https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/DigitalObject/Download/727bce4a-be0f-48b1-9763-04dfc73f546b

He served in Company K, 7th Wisconsin Infantry during the Civil War. This regiment was part of the famous "Iron Brigade" and he was wounded at the Battle of South Mountain which led to his discharge.
Brett Wilson (47275281)

William H. Beardsley
Residence Shirland WI;
Enlisted on 8/19/1861 as a Private.
On 8/19/1861 he mustered into "K" Co. WI 7th Infantry
He was discharged for wounds on 12/20/1862
He was listed as:
* Wounded 9/14/1862 South Mountain, MD
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- Roster of Wisconsin Volunteers: War of the Rebellion
(c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. @ www.civilwardata.com

Buried at Oakwood Hill Cemetery
Row: Grave 14, Row 4, Block 124, G A R plot