Daugherty, William Wirt.

William Wirt Daugherty (ca. 1841-ca. 1920s) was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. On 19 April 1861, he enlisted as a private in Company G of the 27th Indiana Regiment. He received subsequent promotions to master sergeant in January 1862, 2nd lieutenant in Company I in November 1862, and 1st lieutenant and adjutant of Company H. He was mustered out in November 1864, but apparently remained with the service until February 1893. Daugherty was listed as living in Indianapolis with his wife, Mattia and three children in the 1920 census.

From the description of William Wirt Daugherty letters, 20 December 1863; 27 April 1864. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 192021523