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Last Name: Colby   Birth: February 23, 1847
First Name: Frederick   Death: March 28, 1925
Middle Name: Joseph   Age: 78
    Unit: 2nd Branch: CAV
    State: MN Company: F
Side: Union
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Rank: PVT
    Enlisted: December 25, 1863 Discharged: December 02, 1865
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Born in New York. A resident of Hastings, Dakota County, Minnesota when he enlisted in the 2nd Minnesota Cavalry for three years at Hastings, Minnesota. Mustered in as a Private in Company F on 31 Dec 1863. Discharged with his Company. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Served as Post Commander in 1921. Died in Tacoma, Washington. He is buried in a G.A.R. section of the cemetery. AKA: Fred J. Colby Residence was not listed; 18 years old. Enlisted on 12/26/1863 at Hastings, Dakota County, MN as a Priv. On 12/26/1863, he mustered into "F" Co. Minnesota 2nd Cavalry. He was Mustered Out on 12/2/1865 Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.: Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65 Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866 © Historical Data Systems, Inc. www.civilwardata.com https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54539565/frederick-joseph-colby

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Cemetery NameOakwood Hill
Cemetery Street5210 S Alder St
Cemetery CityTacoma
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Cemetery CountyPierce
Cemetery StateWA
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Cemetery Lot147
Cemetery SectionRow 4
Cemetery Grave Number8
GAR PostCuster Post 6
GAR DepartmentWA
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