Worked as a hotelier. He built and opened the "Marseilles House" in the 1860s, later called the "Beckwith House," and in 1878 took over running the "American House" in Streator.
From LSCGG burial database: TS: name, dates; Vet Honor Roll: Civil War Pvt Army Co D 88 Ill Inf, IL died 1/27/1892; notes made in old ledger (1927- 1935): "No care. Don't know anyone interested. 4 children. Charles Beckwith, 6139 University Avenue, Chicago would know if any of this side of family are living."
U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
Name: Edwin B Beckwith
Enlistment Age: 28
Birth Date: abt 1834
Birth Place: New York
Enlistment Date: 7 Aug 1862
Enlistment Place: Chicago, Illinois
Enlistment Rank: Private
Muster Date: 27 Aug 1862
Muster Place: Illinois
Muster Company: D
Muster Regiment: 88th Infantry
Muster Regiment Type: Infantry
Muster Information: Enlisted
Muster Out Date: 9 Jun 1865
Muster Out Place: Nashville, Tennessee
Muster Out Information: Mustered Out
Side of War: Union
Survived War?: Yes
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Hazel
Hair Color: Light
Height: 5 ft, 8 1/2 inches
Residence Place: Manlius, Illinois
Occupation: Carpenter
From LSCGG burial database: TS: name, dates; Vet Honor Roll: Civil War Pvt Army Co D 88 Ill Inf, IL died 1/27/1892; notes made in old ledger (1927- 1935): "No care. Don't know anyone interested. 4 children. Charles Beckwith, 6139 University Avenue, Chicago would know if any of this side of family are living."
U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
Name: Edwin B Beckwith
Enlistment Age: 28
Birth Date: abt 1834
Birth Place: New York
Enlistment Date: 7 Aug 1862
Enlistment Place: Chicago, Illinois
Enlistment Rank: Private
Muster Date: 27 Aug 1862
Muster Place: Illinois
Muster Company: D
Muster Regiment: 88th Infantry
Muster Regiment Type: Infantry
Muster Information: Enlisted
Muster Out Date: 9 Jun 1865
Muster Out Place: Nashville, Tennessee
Muster Out Information: Mustered Out
Side of War: Union
Survived War?: Yes
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Hazel
Hair Color: Light
Height: 5 ft, 8 1/2 inches
Residence Place: Manlius, Illinois
Occupation: Carpenter
Worked as a hotelier. He built and opened the "Marseilles House" in the 1860s, later called the "Beckwith House," and in 1878 took over running the "American House" in Streator.
From LSCGG burial database: TS: name, dates; Vet Honor Roll: Civil War Pvt Army Co D 88 Ill Inf, IL died 1/27/1892; notes made in old ledger (1927- 1935): "No care. Don't know anyone interested. 4 children. Charles Beckwith, 6139 University Avenue, Chicago would know if any of this side of family are living."
U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
Name: Edwin B Beckwith
Enlistment Age: 28
Birth Date: abt 1834
Birth Place: New York
Enlistment Date: 7 Aug 1862
Enlistment Place: Chicago, Illinois
Enlistment Rank: Private
Muster Date: 27 Aug 1862
Muster Place: Illinois
Muster Company: D
Muster Regiment: 88th Infantry
Muster Regiment Type: Infantry
Muster Information: Enlisted
Muster Out Date: 9 Jun 1865
Muster Out Place: Nashville, Tennessee
Muster Out Information: Mustered Out
Side of War: Union
Survived War?: Yes
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Hazel
Hair Color: Light
Height: 5 ft, 8 1/2 inches
Residence Place: Manlius, Illinois
Occupation: Carpenter
From LSCGG burial database: TS: name, dates; Vet Honor Roll: Civil War Pvt Army Co D 88 Ill Inf, IL died 1/27/1892; notes made in old ledger (1927- 1935): "No care. Don't know anyone interested. 4 children. Charles Beckwith, 6139 University Avenue, Chicago would know if any of this side of family are living."
U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
Name: Edwin B Beckwith
Enlistment Age: 28
Birth Date: abt 1834
Birth Place: New York
Enlistment Date: 7 Aug 1862
Enlistment Place: Chicago, Illinois
Enlistment Rank: Private
Muster Date: 27 Aug 1862
Muster Place: Illinois
Muster Company: D
Muster Regiment: 88th Infantry
Muster Regiment Type: Infantry
Muster Information: Enlisted
Muster Out Date: 9 Jun 1865
Muster Out Place: Nashville, Tennessee
Muster Out Information: Mustered Out
Side of War: Union
Survived War?: Yes
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Hazel
Hair Color: Light
Height: 5 ft, 8 1/2 inches
Residence Place: Manlius, Illinois
Occupation: Carpenter
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Pvt Army Co D 88 Ill Inf
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