DOB/DOD: August 14, 1840 (Willimantic, CT) – January 16, 1870 (Caldera, Chile); 29 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Margaret L. Long (1817-1880) on October 14, 1863.ENLISTMENT: February 24, 1864, in Jersey City, New JerseyDISCHARGE: Mustered out on July 2, 1865 FAMILY: Born to John C.M. (1815-1894) and Mary A. Reed Hooper (1817-1880). One brother, GeorgeContinue reading “QUARTERMASTER SERGEANT WILLIAM BEANEY HOOPER; ARMY”
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