[Published in The Chicago (IL) Daily News, Friday, April 1, 1927]
The letters "F L T" in the three-link chain on the headstone stand for "Friendship, Love, and Truth". This symbol signifies membership in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
The 1900 U.S. Federal Census has June 1860 as date of birth. Illinois death records have June 12, 1862, as date of birth. Cook County, Illinois, death records have June 12, 1861, as date of birth. Carl's wife Auguste's Petition for Citizenship has June 12, 1860, as Carl's date of birth.
[Published in The Chicago (IL) Daily News, Friday, April 1, 1927]
The letters "F L T" in the three-link chain on the headstone stand for "Friendship, Love, and Truth". This symbol signifies membership in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
The 1900 U.S. Federal Census has June 1860 as date of birth. Illinois death records have June 12, 1862, as date of birth. Cook County, Illinois, death records have June 12, 1861, as date of birth. Carl's wife Auguste's Petition for Citizenship has June 12, 1860, as Carl's date of birth.
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