Wiswall, Austin, 1840-1905.
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Civic leader, soldier. Born in 1840 in Princeton, Illinois. Nephew of Elijah Parish Lovejoy and Owen Lovejoy. Served as a lieutenant in the 9th United States Colored Troops, 3rd Division, 10th Corps, United States Army. Captured by Confederate forces August 1864. Held at Andersonville and Libby Prisons until released by exchange. After the war, Wiswall married Martha Francis Almy and had 3 children. Served on the Board of Trustees of Morgan Park, Illinois. Died in 1905 in Morgan Park, Illinois.
From the description of Papers, 1863-1912, 1863-1864. (Texas Tech University). WorldCat record id: 23293353
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