Awarded Congressional Medal of Honor (issued May 9, 1865) for distinguished service at Fort Gregg.
Witnessed the surrender at Appomattox and was among those selected to carry the surrendered rebel flags to Washington.
Elected sheriff of Noble County in 1875 and re-elected.
Married Mary Archer 1866 (she died 1879).
Married Amanda Archer 1883.
Six children by first marriage (only Clara and Frank living).
Two children by second marriage (Lulu and Hugh).
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