Herman Theis, 53 PA Infantry

Headstone, section 2, Evergreen Cemetery

Herman Theis was a member of Company D of the 53rd Pennsylvania Infantry regiment. This unit was formed late in 1861. In 1862, it participated in George McClellan's Peninsular Campaign

Herman Theis Kentucky Post 6/25/1906

Herman Theis, by his will probated in the Campbell County Court, leaves his entire estate to his widow, Sophia, as long as she remains single. If she marries again she is only to take the portion allowed by law. At his wife’s death the property is to be divided among his six children. His widow is named as executrix.

Rest in peace, soldier