Jacob Jacobson | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Jacob Jacobson

Jacob Jacobson | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Quarter-length studio portrait of Jacob Jacobson [as written on the photograph backing; also written as Jacob Jackson on Descriptive Rolls, Volume 20 (“Blue Books”), published rosters: Rosters of Wisconsin Volunteers, Volume 1 (1886) and Wisconsin Volunteers (1914)], a private in Company I, Wisconsin 15 Infantry. The following information was obtained from the Regimental and Descriptive Rolls, Volume 20: He resided in La Crosse, Wisconsin. On December 25, 1861, he enlisted in La Crosse, WI and on January 1, 1861 he was mustered into service in Madison, Wisconsin at the age of 20. On February 15, 1863, he was discharged from service due to hypertrophy of the heart on Island No. 10, Tennessee.
DESCRIPTION
Quarter-length studio portrait of Jacob Jacobson [as written on the photograph backing; also written as Jacob Jackson on Descriptive Rolls, Volume 20 (“Blue Books”), published rosters: Rosters of Wisconsin Volunteers, Volume 1 (1886) and Wisconsin Volunteers (1914)], a private in Company I, Wisconsin 15 Infantry. The following information was obtained from the Regimental and Descriptive Rolls, Volume 20: He resided in La Crosse, Wisconsin. On December 25, 1861, he enlisted in La Crosse, WI and on January 1, 1861 he was mustered into service in Madison, Wisconsin at the age of 20. On February 15, 1863, he was discharged from service due to hypertrophy of the heart on Island No. 10, Tennessee.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:86847
Creation Date:
Creator Name:Elliott
City:Butte
County:
State:Montana
Collection Name:Oberst Heg og hans gutter photographs, circa 1862-circa 1920
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PH 2361 1/94
Original Dimensions:3.25 x 6.25 inches
SUBJECTS
Eyeglasses
Suits (Clothing)
Civil War, 1861-1865
Military decorations
Soldiers
War casualties
Indoor photography
Men
Moustache
Portrait photography

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