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Watson, John

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Lisbon pioneer John Watson’s remaining service in the 28th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment consisted mainly of “garrison duty” with the occupation Army of rebel state Arkansas, and waiting to be assigned to the next big push. The Waukesha Regiment had 961 men, 36 were from the Town of Lisbon. During its garrison duty in Arkansas from April 1863 to February… Read more »