Devilia's name was derived from his uncle, Devilia Bolton, who married Charity Sleight, the sister to his father - Daniel Samuel Sleight. After both of Devilia's parents had died, Shelden Scovill was first acknowledged as Devilia Sleight's legal guardian, then second, his uncle Devilia Bolton was his legal guardian.
Devilia enlisted 1 Jul 1861, with the Sixth Regiment Iowa Volunteers Infantry, Comp. A.
He re-enlisted 26 Jan 1864. He engaged in many battles during Sherman's March to the Sea. He died during the campaign for Atlanta, at the Battle of Kennesaw Mtn., Georgia.
Devilia enlisted 1 Jul 1861, with the Sixth Regiment Iowa Volunteers Infantry, Comp. A.
He re-enlisted 26 Jan 1864. He engaged in many battles during Sherman's March to the Sea. He died during the campaign for Atlanta, at the Battle of Kennesaw Mtn., Georgia.
Devilia's name was derived from his uncle, Devilia Bolton, who married Charity Sleight, the sister to his father - Daniel Samuel Sleight. After both of Devilia's parents had died, Shelden Scovill was first acknowledged as Devilia Sleight's legal guardian, then second, his uncle Devilia Bolton was his legal guardian.
Devilia enlisted 1 Jul 1861, with the Sixth Regiment Iowa Volunteers Infantry, Comp. A.
He re-enlisted 26 Jan 1864. He engaged in many battles during Sherman's March to the Sea. He died during the campaign for Atlanta, at the Battle of Kennesaw Mtn., Georgia.
Devilia enlisted 1 Jul 1861, with the Sixth Regiment Iowa Volunteers Infantry, Comp. A.
He re-enlisted 26 Jan 1864. He engaged in many battles during Sherman's March to the Sea. He died during the campaign for Atlanta, at the Battle of Kennesaw Mtn., Georgia.
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