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Solomon Alonzo “Sol” Peterson

Birth	:	24 Nov 1845 Bond Head, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada
Death	:	7 Apr 1935 Nashua, Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	LaGrange Cemetery, Russell, Lucas County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0027000, -93.0990000
Description	:	SOLOMON (SAUL) A. PETERSON Nashua Reporter 10 May 1935 SOL. PETERSON CALLED BY DEATH SUNDAY- "Taps" for Another of Nashua's Civil War Veterans-Only Two Remaining Sol. Peterson, one of Nashua's three remaining Civil War Veterans, and commander of the Geo. W. S. Dodge Post, Grand Army of the Republic, was called by death at his home here Sunday morning. He had been in failing health for several years. The sounding of "Taps" for Mr. Peterson leaves only two living members of the local G. A. R. Post, Uncle John Wright and Joseph Watts. The latter lives... Read More	SOLOMON (SAUL) A. PETERSON Nashua Reporter 10 May 1935 SOL. PETERSON CALLED BY DEATH SUNDAY- "Taps" for Another of Nashua's Civil War Veterans-Only Two Remaining Sol. Peterson, one of Nashua's three remaining Civil War Veterans, and commander of the Geo. W. S. Dodge Post, Grand Army of the Republic, was called by death at his home here Sunday morning. He had been in failing health for several years. The sounding of "Taps" for Mr. Peterson leaves only two living members of the local G. A. R. Post, Uncle John Wright and Joseph Watts. The latter lives near Ionia. Solomon A. Peterson was born at Bondhead, in the township of Clark, Canada West, Nov. 22, 1845, and died in Nashua, Iowa, April 7, 1935 at the age of 89 years, 4 months and 15 days. He was of American parentage, his father being a native of Rhode Island and his mother of Vermont. In 1850 the family migrated to Illinois, settling near St. Charles, in Kane Co., and in 1858 the family moved to LaSalle Co., where on the 4th day of January, 1864, Mr. Peterson enlisted in Co. I becoming Co. B and in June 1865, at Alexandria, Louisana, his regiment was consolidated with the 12th Illinois Cavalry and the company again was known as Co. I. The group was attached to what was known as General Greerson's Raiders, and according to official records his regiment had the honor of capturing the first stand of colors and the first guns in the Army of the Tennessee. He was mustered out of the service on the 29th of May, 1866, at Houston, Texas, after serving two years and six months. He remained in Texas until the summer of 1875, when he came to Chickasaw county, which has been his home most of the time since. On the 4th day of July, 1900, he was united in marriage to Mary Moine at Charles City, who preceded him in death. Only surviving relatives are several nieces and nephews. Mr. Peterson has been active for many years in the affairs of the Geo. W. S. Dodge Post of the G. A. R. and was always on hand to take part in Memorial Day services. For many summers Mr. Peterson and his comrade Uncle John Wright spent many happy hours during the summer months, fishing together in the waters of the Cedar River until in recent years, when they were forced to give up their pastime because of declining health. Mr. Peterson lived for a time at the Soldier's Home in Marshalltown. He also lived at one time with his niece, Mrs. Ray Shufelt and husband in Nashua. A military funeral will be held this morning (Wednesday) at 10:30 a.m. in the Congregational church. Rev. J. Harold Fairlie will have charge of the service and Re. G. C. Lusted will give the funeral sermon. Members of the Robert A. Thompson American Legion Post will act as pallbearers, and as a firing squad for the military burial at Chickasaw cemetery. Contributed by: Sheryl McClure

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Solomon Alonzo “Sol” Peterson's memorial is located at: LaGrange Cemetery, Russell, Lucas County, USA.
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Solomon Alonzo “Sol” Peterson death on 7 Apr 1935 in Nashua, Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.0027000
Longitude: -93.0990000

Family Members:

Parent

Nathan Peterson

(1802 - 1880)

Sophia Emelia Hall Peterson

(1807 - 1865)

Spouse

Mary M. Moine Peterson

(1850 - 1922)

Siblings

Amelia Peterson Huffman

(1828 - 1913)

Truman Cleveland Peterson Sr.

(1830 - 1907)

Sophia Evandena Peterson Thomas

(1843 - 1898)

Emily Ann Peterson Huffman Trusty

(1849 - 1914)

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