Soldier in 1840's for 5 years in German (Prussian) army. Immigrated 1849 at age 26. On 21Mar 1865, enrolled Lafayette, IN for 1 yr service in Union army private Company B., 156th Regiment, Indian Infantry Volunteers. Records show he was 41 hazel eyes, brown hair, 5'4", dark complexion, Germany native, Occupaton Cooper (barrel maker). Mustered out 4Aug 1865 Stevenson station, VA. Granted a war pension 23 July1890 of $12 month by reasons of chronic diarreaha at age 66. He lived with his daughters after his second wife died in 1872. He lived at 103 John St. in Shelbyville. Found them in 1870 census in Shelbyville 3rd wardht be