Personal Information
Last Name: Chessman   Birth: August 08, 1841
First Name: Charles   Death: July 20, 1916
Middle Name: A   Age: 74
    Unit: 47th Branch: INF
    State: IA Company: B
Side: Union
Confederate 		If Federal
State From:		 Rank: 1CPL
    Enlisted: May 02, 1864 Discharged: September 28, 1864
Veteran
Summary		 Born in Madison County, Indiana. A resident of Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa when he enlisted in the 17th Iowa Infantry on 4 Mar 1862. Mustered in as a Private in Company F on 10 Apr 1862. Discharged on 8 Dec 1862. A resident of Appanoose County, Iowa when he enlisted in the 47th Iowa Infantry (100 days). Mustered in as 1st Corporal of Company B on 4 Jun 1864. Mustered out at Davenport, Scott County, Iowa. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in Tacoma, Washington. Some of his military records identify him as "Charles A. Cheesman". Cemetery records show only Lot 3, Block 92, but no row or grave number.

Cemetery Information
Cemetery NameOakwood Hill
Cemetery Street5210 S Alder St
Cemetery CityTacoma
Cemetery Township
Cemetery CountyPierce
Cemetery StateWA
Grave Information
Cemetery LotBlk 92
Cemetery SectionRow 1
Cemetery Grave Number7
GAR PostCuster Post 6
GAR DepartmentWA
Military Headstone ?
Headstone Needs Replacing ?
Headstone Needs Resetting ?
Private Headstone or Family Monument ?
No Stone or Marker Found ?
Grand Army of the Republic Flag Holder
Military Order of the Loyal Legion Flag Holder
Other Flag Holder
Medal of Honor
Cemetery Burial Records Checked ?