Researchers Note: From the service information listed above, the headstone for this veteran probably is a memorial headstone.

Researchers Note: In "Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War 1861-1865", this veteran's name is listed as Pain, Ransom. This veteran is also listed as Ransom Pain in the 1850 Federal Census.

Researchers Note: Headstone in this cemetery is probably a memorial stone.

Researchers Note: The date of death for this veteran is listed as December 13, 1861 on his headstone. The "Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War 1861-1865" lists this veteran's date of death as December 18, 1861. We are of the opinion that the headstone is more likely to be correct.

Researchers Note: Action referred to above, where this veteran was wounded, was the battle at Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on this date.

Researchers Note: According to a special veteran census conducted in 1890, this veteran suffered from a gun shot through the shoulder received at Battle of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on July 13, 1862.

Researchers Note: No headstone for this veteran has been found. We do know, from the Macomb County death records, that this veteran is buried in the Romeo Cemetery. It is quite possible that this veteran is buried next to his wife (Isabel Washer Price) and son (Johnny Price) in this section.

Researchers Note: The 1890 Special Veteran's census lists this veteran's discharge date as 7/19/1865.

Researchers Note: There is a discrepancy in this veteran's age at enlistment if compared to the birth date on the headstone. It is the opinion of the researchers that the age at enlistment is incorrect, and should have been listed as 31.

Researchers Note: On the pension request, the Veteran Reserve Corps was identified as Co. A, 24 VRC.

Researchers Note: According to a special veteran census conducted in 1890, this veteran suffered from a gun shot in the right leg received 27 years ago as a result of service in the Civil War.

Researchers Note: According to the "Memphis Bee", this veteran died in Iowa and his remains were sent back to Memphis for burial.

Researchers Note: No headstone for this veteran was found during the cemetery reading, but he does appear as a Civil War veteran in an earlier reading of this cemetery.

Researchers Note: It should be noted that the headstone for this veteran lists his date of death as 1912.

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

Researchers Note:  The government issued military headstone shows this veteran's given name as Edmund. All other documentation shows his given name as Edward.

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

Researchers Note:  In the "Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War 1861-1865", as listed above, it is noted that this veteran is deceased. This official record was published in the early 1900's and since this veteran's death occurred in 1922, the notation "deceased" in the official record is in error.

Researchers Note:  The headstone for this veteran, which was not a government issue headstone, indicates service in the First Michigan Cavalry. Official records shows service in the Third Michigan Cavalry as shown above.

Researchers Note:  This veteran was buried in this cemetery as an indigent soldier. The indigent soldier burial report confirms the above stated date of death. It also confirms the Third Michigan Cavalry as the service unit for this veteran.

Researchers Note:  This veteran was buried as an indigent soldier according to the Indigent Soldier Burial Report, Volume A.

Researchers Note:  The two government issued headstones for this veteran are in separate sections of this cemetery. From the "Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War 1861-1865", as outlined above, this veteran served in both the 22nd and the 29th Michigan Infantry, however, it is unusual for two headstones for the same veteran to be issued by the government. No question exists that these headstones are for the same veteran, however, the reason for the issuance of two headstones and the placement of same in separate cemetery sections is unknown. Possibly the answer to this question is the fact that there were three requests for military headstones (two for the 22nd Michigan and one for the 29th Michigan) and the government issued one for each unit.

Researchers Note:  In our opinion, the mother's name on the pension request, Mary G., should have been entered as Martha G.

Researchers Note:  Considering where this veteran died and is buried, this headstone may be a memorial headstone.

Researchers Note:  There is another Pension Request on file for Peltier, Frank. This pension request indicates service in Company C, Fifth Michigan Infantry also. There is only one Francis or Frank Peltier listed in the "Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War 1861-1865" in this or any other Michigan Unit. It is apparent that two pension requests were filed by this veteran, the question is why?  Pension Request filed by veteran 4/23/1891, Application 1017221. Request filed from Michigan.

Researchers Note:  In the "Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War 1861-1865", this veteran's service record is listed under the name of Peltier, or Peltice, or Pelkey, Francis.

Researchers Note:  There is obviously a descrepancy in this veteran's enlistment date and the date of his being wounded. This is how the military service record is listed, and resolution is required.

Researchers Note:  According to a special veteran census conducted in 1890, this veteran suffered from having the thumb shot off right hand.

Enlisted in Company C, Michigan Lancers, December 24, 1861, at Mt. Clemens, for 3 years, age 21. Mustered January 14, 1862. Mustered out at Detroit, Michigan, March 19, 1862.

Researchers Note:  This veteran is listed in the above unit under the surname of Pelletier. In addition to the service listed above, this veteran served as noted below.

Enlisted in Company D, Twenty-second Michigan Infantry, March 28, 1865, at Pontiac, for 1 year, age 22. Mustered March 28, 1865. Joined regiment at Chattanooga, Tennessee, April 12, 1865. Transferred to Company D, Twenty-ninth Michigan Infantry, June 26, 1865. Mustered out at Murfreesboro, Tennessee, September 6, 1865. Died January 6, 1896. Buried at Mt. Clemens, Michigan.

Researchers Note:  This veteran was buried as an indigent soldier according to the Indigent Soldier Burial Report, Volume A. No headstone has been found for this veteran.

Researchers Note:  According to a special veteran census conducted in 1890, this veteran suffered from sunstroke affecting his eyesight.

Researchers Note:  The pension request is listed under the surname of Pelletier. This veteran is listed as Pelletier, Lewis in the "Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War 1861-1865".

Researchers Note:  This veteran lived at the Michigan Soldiers' Home (File # 6230) for a while.

Researchers Note:  This veteran is listed as Parks, Aaron G. in the "Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War 1861-1865".

Researchers Note:  Considering where this veteran died and was buried, this headstone may be considered a memorial headstone.