Cheatham, Alexander, 1848-1914
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1848-03-01 - 1914-04-06
Biography
Born in Alexandria, Virginia. He first enlisted in 1867 into L Company, 10th U. S. Cavalry Regiment. He was discharged in September 1872 at the end of his service. He re-enlisted in September 1887, I company, 10th U. S. Cavalry, and September 1892. He retired March 1895, Fort Assinniboine, Montana. He is buried at Arlington Cemetery.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Letter from G.M. Schofield to J. Churchill, 1872-07-07
Item
Identifier: 1981.008.1
Scope and Contents
Letter from G. M. Schofield to J. Churchill, District Court Western District of Arkansas: "I have been put in possession of a subpoena, dated Fort Smith, Ark, June 5th 1872 which commands Charles Keyes, Thomas Wiley, and G. M. Schofield to appear before your Court forthwith to testify in a case of the United States v. Alexander Cheatham, et al...."
Dates:
1872-07-07