Edward R. Shapter
Born: 1843
Died: February 13, 1910
- Immigrated from England
- Rose to the rank of sergeant in Civil War
- Returned to Vernon after war to farm
Shapter timeline
Life of Edward Shapter in relation to historical events and other area figures.
Cavalry at Benton Barracks, MO
This image is of a WI cavalry unit at one of the places the 17th IL Cavalry Co. I also trained.
Jefferson Barracks
Another location that Shapter and the 17th IL Cav, Company I trained. It is just across the Missouri River from Alton, IL
Cavalry sergeant uniform
This is the uniform that Edward Shapter would have worn in battle; it is not a portrait of Edward Shapter, however.