Jesse P. Siler, Walker Co., GA
The National Archives just sent me Jesse P. Siler's attempt at getting reimbursed for one mule and two horses used by the US Army in the Civil War.
People vouching for his loyalty to the Union are:
M. C. Butler
Andrew Heicks (sp?)
Robert Lindsay
J. ? Smith
John Connelly
The petition is dated 13 May 1871.His claim was barred, and it looks like it was because the Treasury Department found that he had bought a Confederate bond.
The date surprises me, since I was told he died in 1869.
- Heather