This photograph was taken at a studio.The subject is Aquila William France (1832-1911). He is shown wearing his Grand Army of the Republic uniform. Shortly before his death, Mr. France took a train ride to the Old Soldier’s Home in Marshalltown, Iowa, accompanied by his two sons. It was there that Mr. France died a few months later. His body was returned to Hamilton County for interment at the Cass Center Cemetery.
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This photograph was taken at a studio.The subject is Aquila William France (1832-1911). He is shown wearing his Grand Army of the Republic uniform. Shortly before his death, Mr. France took a train ride to the Old Soldier’s Home in Marshalltown, Iowa, accompanied by his two sons. It was there that Mr. France died a few months later. His body was returned to Hamilton County for interment at the Cass Center Cemetery.