Re: John and Sarah Chessman-Guthrie, IA
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Re: John and Sarah Chessman-Guthrie, IA
10/29/01
I believe John L. Chessman was my great grandfather's older brother both born to another John Chessman and two of ten siblings.My grandfather was William Wesley Chessman, born in 1856.I see from some other family postings that John Chessman may have served in the 37th Iowa Infantry during the Civil War.I am aware of a poem written by John Chessman in Feb. 1865 while stationed at Camp Case, OH which, according to some reference books, was a federal prisoner of war camp hosting some 8,000 CSA soldiers. Could this be the same relative of yours that you are seeking information on?I'd be interested in hearing more too. Please contact me when you can.Thanks.
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Re: John and Sarah Chessman-Guthrie, IA
Arlene Washington 7/12/02