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The handwritten family identification on the reverse identifies the subject as:
Willard E. Stoddard
- Private, Company C
- 141st Illinois Volunteer Infantry
- Son of Lauren and Permele E. Stoddard
- Died at Columbus, Kentucky during Civil War service.
Research completed prior to listing confirms the identification through official Illinois Civil War military records. The Illinois Secretary of State Archives record confirms Willard Stoddard served in Company C, 141st Illinois Infantry, enlisted from Elgin, Illinois, and died of fever in a hospital at Columbus, Kentucky on August 18, 1864.
The accompanying handwritten family identification also corresponds with Civil War pension index records identifying his mother, Permele E. Stoddard.
Photographer\'s card measures approximately 4 x 2-3/8 inches.
Gem tintype measures approximately 1 x ⅞ inch.
Condition is consistent with age. The tintype remains attached to the original photographer\'s card with the handwritten family identification preserved on the reverse. Please review all photographs carefully for complete condition details.
An excellent documented Civil War collectible with identified provenance that would make a strong addition to any Civil War, Illinois military, or historical photography collection.
The identification has been independently corroborated through official Illinois Secretary of State Civil War muster records, which confirm Willard Stoddard served in Company C, 141st Illinois Infantry and died of fever at Columbus, Kentucky on August 18, 1864
Ships securely packed.
