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Capt William Ruger

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Capt William Ruger

Birth
New York, USA
Death
3 Apr 1916 (aged 80)
USA
Burial
Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA Add to Map
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block 268, lot 16
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Civil War Union Officer. He was a son of Rev. Thomas Benjamin and Maria (Hutchins) Ruger. He was admitted to the Wisconsin Bar in 1859. Captain Ruger enlisted in Company A of the 13th Wisconsin Infantry on September 21, 1861 and was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant. He was appointed Assistant Adjutant General by President Lincoln in July 1862 with the rank of Captain. He mustered out in July 1865 with a brevet of Major. He continued his occupation as attorney after the war. He married Marion Roessle in 1866.
Civil War Union Officer. He was a son of Rev. Thomas Benjamin and Maria (Hutchins) Ruger. He was admitted to the Wisconsin Bar in 1859. Captain Ruger enlisted in Company A of the 13th Wisconsin Infantry on September 21, 1861 and was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant. He was appointed Assistant Adjutant General by President Lincoln in July 1862 with the rank of Captain. He mustered out in July 1865 with a brevet of Major. He continued his occupation as attorney after the war. He married Marion Roessle in 1866.

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  • Created by: Sue
  • Added: Dec 28, 2005
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/12805230/william-ruger: accessed ), memorial page for Capt William Ruger (11 Feb 1836–3 Apr 1916), Find a Grave Memorial ID 12805230, citing Oak Hill Cemetery, Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA; Maintained by Sue (contributor 46778782).