Per Minnie Nichols in 1938, Frederick was born 29 of May 1823 in Germany and came to America in 1838. He landed in Baltimore sometime in September of the same year. He was twice married. His first wife was Etta B. Garber who died in 1876. Two children blessed this union. One died in infancy and the other still living (Annie Linhoss Wampler since died). In April 1878 he married Frances Spitze. He died May 18 1894 age 70 years 11 mos 20 days. He is buried in the Brethren Cem at Linville. He fought in two wars, the Mexican War and the late Civil war. Frederick enlisted at Harrisonburg, Va in the regular army under Captain Getty in the year 1846. Went to Fortress Monroe and from there to Mexico. He was there until 1848 then back to Fortress Monroe and from there to Florida and stayed there until 1850. "Enlisted in Capt. Cuppers Co 25th August 1846. Co A 4th Artillery. The Capt. Cupper never went to Mexico with them he was in Washington. We went out with Capt. John Miller... I got my discharge at Govnor's Island 1851." He was wounded in the ankle during the late war which caused him much suffering in after years. He fought in the Battle of Manassas, the Battle of Bull Run, the Battle of Gettysburg, the Battle of the Wilderness, and others. written by Frederick Linhoss. He was a shoemaker by trade.
Per Minnie Nichols in 1938, Frederick was born 29 of May 1823 in Germany and came to America in 1838. He landed in Baltimore sometime in September of the same year. He was twice married. His first wife was Etta B. Garber who died in 1876. Two children blessed this union. One died in infancy and the other still living (Annie Linhoss Wampler since died). In April 1878 he married Frances Spitze. He died May 18 1894 age 70 years 11 mos 20 days. He is buried in the Brethren Cem at Linville. He fought in two wars, the Mexican War and the late Civil war. Frederick enlisted at Harrisonburg, Va in the regular army under Captain Getty in the year 1846. Went to Fortress Monroe and from there to Mexico. He was there until 1848 then back to Fortress Monroe and from there to Florida and stayed there until 1850. "Enlisted in Capt. Cuppers Co 25th August 1846. Co A 4th Artillery. The Capt. Cupper never went to Mexico with them he was in Washington. We went out with Capt. John Miller... I got my discharge at Govnor's Island 1851." He was wounded in the ankle during the late war which caused him much suffering in after years. He fought in the Battle of Manassas, the Battle of Bull Run, the Battle of Gettysburg, the Battle of the Wilderness, and others. written by Frederick Linhoss. He was a shoemaker by trade.
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