Alfred E. Wheelock, SGT., CO I, 21st Michigan Infantry, Saranac, Michigan Cemetery (GPS N42°55.723, W085°11.979)

Alfred was born in New York, married 30 years, had 8 children and was a farmer.
His father was Levi Wheelock and mother was Eloisa Cook, both of New York.
View the death certificate at the link below;
http://seekingmichigan.org/u?/p129401coll7,600242

Alfred E. Wheelock was raised in Boston Michigan. At 18 years old, he enlisted on 8/5/1862 at Saranac, MI as a Private.
On 9/4/1862 he mustered into "I" Co. MI 21st Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 6/8/1865 at Washington, DC
He was listed as:
POW 9/20/1863 Chickamauga, GA
Confined until 3/20/1865 (place not stated)
Promotions:
Corpl 1/9/1863
Sergt 1/15/1863

After the War he lived in Saranac, Mich.

U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles
about Alfred E Wheelock Name: Alfred E Wheelock
Residence: Boston, Michigan
Age at enlistment: 18
Enlistment Date: 8 May 1862
Rank at enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Saranac, MI
State Served: Michigan
Was POW?: Yes
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company I, Michigan 21st Infantry Regiment on 04 Sep 1862.
Promoted to Full Sergeant on 15 Jan 1863.
Promoted to Full Corporal on 09 Jan 1863.
Mustered out on 08 Jun 1865 at Washington, DC.
Birth Date: abt 1844
Sources: Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers 1861-65