The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Stephen W. Stryker-- Part 3: Buried in Chicago


After the war, Stryker was a member of GAR Post #5 (George H. Thomas) in Chicago, Illinois.  He died May 9, 1917.



From Find-A-Grave.

There is a mystery as to why he resigned on June 29, 1862 (shown as being discharged July 4, 1862.  The answer is put forth as to possible regimental politics.

He is buried at Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago.

--Old Secesh

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