War of 1812 Graves Marked in Iowa-- Part 2: Black Veterans and a Man With Two Names and Many Spouses

The men whose graves are now marked include Albert Lytle, Robert Dickens and William Early.  All three of these men were Blacks.

Also, William Buzick, a War of 1812 veteran

Grandison Able who was both a veteran of the Mexican War and the Civil War.  Even so, however, he had to get the help of a Congressman to get him a $12-a-month pension.

Benjamin Brown spent the last seventeen years of his life at the Old Soldiers Home in Marshalltown.

Dr. John Granville Kimball, who had several spouses and for some reason was known as John Granville and John Kimball.    This has the makings of an interesting story.

Henry Moreland was born in England but rose to the rank of captain during the Civil War.

Jacob Lee Englebert wrote many recollections for the Des Moines Register.

I Am So Glad These Men Are Having Their Graves Finally  Marked.  --Brock-Perry