Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Wednesday's Portrait: Benjamin C. Mendenhall 1831-1886, Civil War



Photo courtesy of Fold3



This picture is from Fold3 Civil War pictures. One of the men pictured is Benjamin C. Mendenhall, although I'm not sure which one he is. Either way, it's an amazing picture! 

Benjamin C. Mendenhall
born: 14 Jun 1831 in Miami County, Ohio
died: 27 Jan 1886 in Rose Hill, Illinois, age 54

Benjamin enlisted 12 Aug 1862 and was in the 97th Illinois Infantry, Company E.

Benjamin is my 1st cousin, 6x removed.


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