About the Author
Musician William D. Longyear, of Onodaga, Michigan, enlisted in the 8th Michigan Infantry Company C on August 14, 1862 at Jackson, Michigan. He was mustered into service that same day at the age of 23. Longyear was listed as being on duty with the 20th Michigan Infantry from January 7, 1864 to April 6, 1864. William D. Longyear was discharged from service on June 2, 1865 at Washington, D.C.Documents for this Author: