About the Author
Marcus D. Curtis (b. 1835), of Grand Blanc, Michigan, enlisted as a Private in the 8th Michigan Infantry Company G on August 13, 1862. He was mustered into service at the age of 27 that same day. On November 29, 1863, Curtis was taken prisoner at Knoxville, Tennessee. Marcus D. Curtis died of disease on August 7, 1864 at Andersonville, Georgia. He is buried at the Andersonville National Cemetery at gravesite #4955.Documents for this Author: