Possibly Captain R. Watters

In a letter dated December 3, 1862, (which can be read here), Charles Pearsey Walker mentions he is sending "Captain R. Watters" back with his letter, which most likely meant a photo of said Captain.

This could be that photograph.

Patrick Pearsey, related to the Walkers Charles Pearsey Walker's mother, submitted the following information about Captain Waters:

"The following came from on-line information on Civil War muster rolls, at Ancestry.com I feel this is the same man as Captain R. Watters.

Jonathan R Waters
Claimed Residence in Garden Grove
Enlist Date Enlist Place Enlist Rank Enlist Age
09 August 1862 - 1st Lieut 26
to Full Capt on 24 July 1863

Served Iowa Commission A Co. 34th Inf Reg. IA Mustered Out at Houston, TX on 15 August 1865Transferred on 12 November 1864 from Company A to Company D

Source: Roster & Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of Rebellion
Abbreviation: IARoster
Published by English on 1910"

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