Hi,

I dont' have his military history but here is some of his family history:

1860 Census--IA, Buchanan Co., Alton Twp., Chatham P.O., pg. 676, online 194 of 204

1462/1420 Dwelling--lines 7-8
John C. Wroten, 26, M, Farmer, 900, 290, OH
Celia Wroten, 24, F, PA
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JOHN C. WROTEN Male

Event(s): Birth: 1836 , , OH
Death: 14 MAR 1881

Parents:
Father: ROBERT WROTEN Family
Mother: NANCY CAMERON
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Household Record 1880 United States Census Household:

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
John C. WOOTEN Self M Male W 46 OH Farmer DELAWARE OH
Cecelia WOOTEN Wife M Female W 44 PENN Keeping House PENN PENN
Frank WOOTEN Son S Male W 18 IOWA Farm Laborer OH PENN
Jesse WOOTEN Son S Male W 16 IOWA At Home OH PENN
Martin WOOTEN Son S Male W 14 IOWA At Home OH PENN
Mary WOOTEN Dau S Female W 11 IOWA At School OH PENN

Source Information:
Census Place Perry, Buchanan, Iowa
Family History Library Film 1254329
NA Film Number T9-0329
Page Number 574B
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Terry