Georgiana Berry seeking the name of husband's Civil War company, for her Civil War widow's pension application
The Colored American (Washington, DC)
August 24, 1901
COLORED VETERANS, ATTENTION!
Is there any one who can give me the name of the colored company that was made up in the month of May in Grand Gulf Miss., in 1862? My husband was a member of that company. His name was John Berry. Since his death I have forgotten the name of the company and so cannot send application for pension until I find out the name of the company in which he enlisted. The colored company was made up from the Thirty-second Illinois regiment.The colored men who enlisted were taken from Waterproof. La., They were discharged in 1865. His discharge papers were stolen and that is why I am compelled to resort to this means to try and secure a pension. Any information will be gratefully received.
MRS. GEORGIANA BERRY.
2609 Good Ave. ,St. Louis, Mo
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