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21st Infantry in Nebraska

21st Infantry in Nebraska

Posted: 28 Jul 2011 9:31PM GMT
Classification: Query
I just discovered that a relative of mine Francis M. Durvin(he was the son of my great, great granduncle), enlisted in the 21st Infantry, Company C on 12/31/1884 and died of peritonitis on 12/11/1889 at Fort Sidney in Nebraska. His body was returned to Richmond, VA for burial at Oakwood Cemetery. I would like to know more about my ancestor and how he came to die of peritonitis? Does anyone have any information on the 21st Infantry during this period (1884-1889)? Any way to get more information on his death? I would appreciate any information.

Re: 21st Infantry in Nebraska

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 8:00PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: 21st US Infantry
Hi, I been trying to restore some of the 21st Infantry old history. Do you have a photo of him so I can add it to my collection?

Gimlet4ever

Re: 21st Infantry in Nebraska

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 9:11PM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi, unfortunately I don't have photos of him or any of my family - except for my parents. There are probably family members of Francis M. Durvin still living in the Richmond, VA area - I will try to contact them - but I live in CA and have not had any communication with them. I was able to get his 'Final Statement' from the National Archives - this contains about 8 pages of information on his personal affects and belongings - and a statement that his body was turned over to his brother for burial in Virgina. There was also a notation that his peritonitis had been contracted in the line of duty. I would like to find out more - there are medical records of the period for Ft. Sidney also in the Archives and perhaps in Nebraska - I just haven't been able to get copies as yet. I do have a photo of his headstone (from find-a-grave). If I get any other information (including a photo) I would be happy to provide it to you.

Re: 21st Infantry in Nebraska

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 4:48PM GMT
Classification: Query
Take a look at U.S. Returns from Regular Army Infantry Regiments for the 21st Infantry. Also, at the National Archives in Washington there might be the medical books for the post.
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