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- First wife, unknown.
Second wife, Hilda M Johnson, married 16 Oct 1908.
(Lorenzo Teetzel.First, name-sake, Sept 10, 1819-Nov 25, 18456, buried Palemro Cemetery, Trafalgar Twp., Ontario.
. Corporal Lorenzo H Teetzel, enlisted Aug 10, 1861, Company B, sixth Infantry, as Corporal Aug 9, 1861, St. Joseph for 3 years, age 19. Mustered Aug 20 1861. Sergeant Jun 1 1863. Discharged at expiration of term of service at Kalamazoo, Mich. Aug 23, 1864.
Ref: A twentieth century history of Berrien County, Michigan Orville W., 1906.
. Civil War Michigan Record of Service, Union Army, Michigan Heavy Artillery.
Lorenzo H Teetzel, Age 19, / b. 1842.
Enlisted: 8 Sep 1861, at St. Joseph, Michigan, Rank at enlistment: Corporal, Ranked out at: Sergeant.
Enlisted in Company B, Michigan 6th Infantry Regiment on 20 Aug 1861.
Promoted to Full Sergeant on 01 Jun 1863.
Mustered out on 23 Aug 1864 at Kalamazoo, MI.
. 1865 Feb 4 - We are credibly informed that Mr. L. Harry Teetzel of this village who has served 3 years in the 6th Mich Reg. & has been honorably discharged, has been authorized by Gov. Crapo, to recruit men for the serve mr. Teetzel authorizes us to say that he will pay the highest bounty allowed, & that he will go in person with then men he may recruit to the field. Here is an excellent opportunity offered for all who which to enter the service & we cheerfully recommend all such to apply immediately to Mr. T who is an experienced & fearless soldier.
Ref: St. Joseph Herald.
* Battles Fought by B Company, Mich. 6th Infantry:
Fought on 15 May 1862 at Opelousas Railroad.
Fought on 20 May 1862 at Vicksburg, MS.
Fought on 26 May 1862 at Grand Gulf, MS.
Fought on 31 May 1862 at Fair Oaks, VA.
Fought on 5 Aug 1862 at Baton Rouge, LA.
Fought on 16 Mar 1863 at Ponchatoula, LA.
Fought on 26 Mar 1863 at Ponchatoula, LA.
Fought on 12 Apr 1863 at Manchac Pass, LA.
Fought on 12 Apr 1863 at Lake Maurepas, LA.
Fought on 12 May 1863 at Port Hudson, LA.
Fought on 27 May 1863 at Port Hudson, LA.
Fought on 14 Jun 1863 at Port Hudson, LA.
Fought on 15 Jun 1863 at Baton Rouge, LA.
Fought on 27 Jun 1863 at Port Hudson, LA.
Fought on 11 Oct 1863 at Near Nashville, TN.
Fought on 7 Nov 1863 at Port Hudson, LA.
Fought on 8 Nov 1863 at Tunica Bayou, LA.
Fought on 8 Apr 1864 at Sabine Cross Roads, LA.
Fought on 28 May 1864 at Port Hudson, LA.
Fought on 24 Jul 1864 at Steamer 'Clara Bell'.
Fought on 24 Jul 1864 at On Steamer "Clara Bell".
Fought on 24 Jul 1864 at Ashton, AR.
. Civil War & Later Veterans Pension,
filed 1892 Jan 4, Invalid 108314 J.
B 6th Mich Infantry
Lorenzo H Teetzel, Michigan Infantry, Regiment 6, Company (Date unclear 1872 Jan 9?)
Research & transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - - - - -
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