Matthews A L, 37, died Jan. 6. at Fort Reid, Fla. He was formerly a resident of Wolf Lake. ^ 1-31-187743

lma L Matthews, of Co. G, recruited man enrolled Aug. 1, 1862 in Ft. Wayne as a Private; mustered in Aug. 9, 1862 in Indianapolis by Col. Carrington at age 21. He was 5Œ 9 tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, and light hair. Born Dec. 29, 1840, in Dayton, OH, employed as a saddler, single, resident of Wolf Lake, in Noble Co., IN. Discharged Jun. 13, 1865 in Chattanooga, TN with rank of Private. Notes: Brother to Edwin. Fought at Stone River. gWas a brave, energetic soldier, observed discipline, and faithful to all trust imposed on him and is justly entitled to much praise from the commanding officer. One of the best of the company.h Died Jan. 6, 1877 in Ft. Reid, FL and buried there; memorial stone in Wolf Lake Cemetery, Row 1/Grave 10. Jennie M. Buckles filed Widowfs Pension Application #567167 Dec. 28, 1892 in IN. (Lafayette//Mathews) Taken from The Iron Men of Indianafs 44th Regiment, Part 1: Biographies and Regimental Statistics by Margaret Hobson.