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I found this plate about 15 or 20 years ago just outside Fredericksburg, Va. For all those years I wondered who I. D. Lyon was. Just last year after much research I finally did. I know it's just a plate but it is my most treasured relic.
Ira D. Lyon, born 1830 Naples, New York. Married to Martha Wilson. Enlisted Dec. 27, 1861 at age 31 at Canandaigua, N. y. Mustered in as private, Co. H, 4th New York Heavy Artillery, Dec. 27, 1861 to serve 3 years
Captured at Battle of Reams Station during the siege of Petersburg August 25, 1864. Sent to Libby Prison in Richmond. Exchanged Feb. 22, 1865 and then sent to United States General Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland where in died of disease caused by starvation. I think a book could be written or movie could be made from the story of each man who fought this war, North and South.
Thanks for looking,
Willie
Ira D. Lyon, born 1830 Naples, New York. Married to Martha Wilson. Enlisted Dec. 27, 1861 at age 31 at Canandaigua, N. y. Mustered in as private, Co. H, 4th New York Heavy Artillery, Dec. 27, 1861 to serve 3 years
Captured at Battle of Reams Station during the siege of Petersburg August 25, 1864. Sent to Libby Prison in Richmond. Exchanged Feb. 22, 1865 and then sent to United States General Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland where in died of disease caused by starvation. I think a book could be written or movie could be made from the story of each man who fought this war, North and South.
Thanks for looking,
Willie