Researchers Note: In the 1850 Federal Census in the township of Royalton, county of Niagara in the state of New York, this veteran is listed as Franklin and the family surname is listed as Abling. In the 1870 Federal Census in the township of Washington, county of Macomb in the state of Michigan, this veteran is listed as Franklin Apling. Per Michigan death records, this veteran's name is Charles Franklin Apling.

Researchers Note: The military information cited above is taken from "Chronicles of the One Hundred Fifty-First Regiment", published in 1911. The information set forth in this publication was a direct result of contributions submitted by surviving members of this unit and was provided to us by a great grandson of one of the members of Company H, One-hundred fifty-first New York Infantry, who still resides in New York.

Researchers Note: The official record for this veteran, as listed by the New York Adjutant General reads, "Israel D. Apling, age 37, enlisted August 30, 1862, at Royalton, New York to serve three years, mustered in as private Co. H, One hundred fifty-first Infantry on October 22, 1862: transferred to Thirty-third company, Second Battalion, Veteran Reserve Corps, September 26, 1863: discharged June 29, 1865, at Washington, D.C." In the "Chronicles" listed above, this military information belongs to a William Apling, who served in the same unit as Israel D. Apling. It should be noted that none of the Civil War data sites on the internet list a William Apling serving in any unit, from any state in the Union. There does, however, exist a pension application submitted by William Apling, which cites his military service record and it matches the military information contained in this paragraph.

Researchers Note: After thorough research and consideration of the information set forth in the "Chronicles" mentioned above, it is the researchers' opinion that both Israel D. and William Apling served in Company H, One-hundred fifty-first New York Infantry, even though the official record does not list William Apling. It is also our opinion that the military record attributed to Israel Apling, as listed on several internet sites is, in fact, the record of William Apling, and further that the military record of Israel Apling is not listed on any of the internet sites.

Researchers Note: The date of death is listed as September 15, 1918 per the Macomb County death records. However, the pension record states his death as September 26, 1918. A copy of the death certificate indicates a death date of September 25, 1918, which is shown above. This certificate also shows burial in Romeo Cemetery.

Researchers Note:According to a special veteran census conducted in 1890, this veteran suffered from lung and kidney disease as a result of service in the Civil War.

Researchers Note: This veteran is listed as being buried in Wahjamega Cemetery in Wahjamega, Michigan. The headstone located in Washington Cemetery probably is a memorial stone and does not represent the fact that this veteran is buried in this cemetery. The memorial stone was probably placed in this cemetery by his father, John Allen, who is buried in this cemetery.

Researchers Note: According to a special veteran census conducted in 1890, this veteran suffered from a gun shot wound left thigh as a result of service in the Civil War, as reported by his widow, Charity.

Researchers Note: Washington Township death records indicate that this veteran was born September, 1845. This discrepancy has not been resolved at this time.

Researchers Note: According to a special veteran census conducted in 1890, this veteran suffered from piles result diarrhea as a result of service in the Civil War.

Researchers Note: The First Michigan Colored Infantry later became the 102nd United States Colored Infantry. The pension requests that were filed by this veteran and his widow refer to this veteran being in both units.

Researchers Note: According to a special veteran census conducted in 1890, this veteran suffered from chronic diarrhea and deafness in the left ear probably as a result of his service in the Civil War.

Researchers Note: There is obviously a discrepancy in the date of death of this veteran between the headstone in this cemetery and the "Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War 1861-1865". The headstone is probably the correct date of death.

Researchers Note: This veteran's name on the military headstone is listed as Oran S. Arnold.

Researchers Note:  The obituary for this veteran indicates that he died at Benton Harbor, Michigan, and his remains were brought back to Mt. Clemens for burial in the Clinton Grove Cemetery next to his wife, Anna.

Researchers Note:  This veteran lived at the Michigan Soldier's Home (File #2825) for a period of time. In this record, he claims to have suffered a gun shot wound of the left hip. This occurred July 12, 1864, at Snickers Gap, Virginia.

Researchers Note:  In the "Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War 1861-1865", this veteran's surname is listed as Ayers.

Researchers Note:  The certificate of death indicates that this veteran was buried in the Crittenden Cemetery, which we believe to be the forerunner of the Union Cemetery in Chesterfield Township, Michigan.

Researchers Note:  No headstone has been found for this veteran in this cemetery.