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Isaac Wagner Acker
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Tintype portrait (slightly tinted) of Isaac Wagner Acker (left) and an unidentified individual. Acker was born in 1837 in Whetstone, Crawford County, Ohio. He later settled in Stockbridge, Wisconsin and served in the 21st Wisconsin during the Civil War. At the time of his enlistment Acker gave his occupation as a mason, and the tools with which he and the other man are posed represent the construction trade.
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Reunion of the 21st Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment
1890
Outdoor group portrait of the reunion of the 21st Wisconsin Infantry at the Soldier's Home.
Three Civil War Veterans
Carte-de-visite of three Civil War veterans tentatively identified as William Wilson, John M. Baer, and Samuel Ryan. The latter is thought to have been a resident of Appleton.
Edith Grignon
Hand-colored carte-de-visite portrait of Edith Acker with hat and parasol. She married Rossiter Grignon.
Josh Sullivan
1861
Tintype portrait of Josh Sullivan of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, member of the 3rd Wisconsin Infantry band. He is seated leaning on a drum.
William Mason
1861
Tintype portrait of William Mason of Magnolia, Wisconsin, member of the 3rd Wisconsin Infantry band. He is seated in uniform and holds a tuba. The buttons on his uniform are hand-colored gold.
Joseph Smith
1861
Tintype portrait of Joseph Smith of Evansville, Wisconsin, member of the 3rd Wisconsin Infantry band. He is seated wearing a suit and holds a tenor horn.
