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Cantzon, Charles E., 1841-1908

 Person

Biographical Note

Charles E. Cantzon (1841-1908) was born in New Orleans, Louisana and served in the 18th Regiment, Louisana Infantry of the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. Cantzon enlisted with Company C as a private in January 1861. Initially the company was known as Company I, and later Company II. In Augusst 1862 he was promoted to First Sergeant. He died in Wharton, Texas in January 1908.

External sources:

"Charles E Cantzon", findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93285788/charles-e-cantzon, accessed on June 6, 2023.

"Soldier Details", National Park Service, https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers-detail.htm?soldierId=917BC08A-DC7A-DF11-BF36-B8AC6F5D926A, accessed on June 6, 2023.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Charles E. Cantzon Journal

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-040
Abstract

The Charles E. Cantzon Journal contains handwritten sheets of varying sizes that are memoirs and journal entries from the American Civil War from 1860-1865.

Dates: 1860 - 1865