Slough, John P.

John P. Slough was born in Ohio in June 1856, the son of John P. and Arabella Slough. He enlisted in the army in July of 1872 and re-enlisted in November 1877. He served as a clerk. He was in the 2nd U. S. Cavalry at the Black Hills Expedition in October 1875 and the Big Horn Expedition in March 1876. After leaving the military he was a railroad claims clerk in St. Louis, Missouri. He died May 13, 1927 and is buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in Missouri. [CHECK WITH COLLECTION!!]

From the description of John P. Slough papers, 1866-1922. (Montana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 428982677