Civil War Veterans Honored in Big Horn County, Wyoming Cemeteries
At least 25 Civil War veterans, who hailed from various parts of the United States, Canada, England, and Germany, found their final resting places in Big Horn County, Wyoming cemeteries. Their graves serve as a poignant reminder of the war's extensive reach, extending far beyond its battlefields. Many of these veterans' surnames are still familiar in the region, belonging to current residents. The article provides brief summaries of their lives and military service, highlighting individuals like Daniel Webster Cook, who enlisted at approximately 17 years old in 1864 and served during Sherman's final campaigns, participating in the Grand Review of the Armies in Washington, D.C. Another veteran, John Arden Adshead, served in the early months of the war and was discharged due to disability, with Congress increasing his pension shortly before his death. This ongoing research project encourages families with additional information or records to contribute.
