John C. Bero

M, #3841, b. 3 February 1843, d. 25 August 1931
FatherLouis Bero b. Jun 1810, d. 18 Dec 1898
MotherMary Ann Lamping b. Jun 1823, d. 18 Nov 1896
ChartsDC (Joseph) Anthony Lamping (#3825) (b. 1770)
ImmigrantN
Pennsylvania_Descendants_AnthonyY
Birth*3 February 1843 John was born on 3 February 1843.1 
 He was the son of Louis Bero and Mary Ann Lamping. 
Marriage*30 October 1872 He married Kate Shields at St. Patrick Church on 30 October 1872.2 
Death*25 August 1931 John died 25 August 1931 at age 88.2 
Burial*26 August 1931 His body was interred on 26 August 1931 at Pacific Soldiers' Home Cemetery. 
Description* He was described as 5 feet, 11 inches, Dark hair, Gray eyes, Fair skin. 
Religion* He was Roman Catholic. 
SSN* His Social Security Number was None. 
Biography* 
He was just a month short of the age of 20 when he was enlisted in the Army on December 29, 1863 in Joliet, IL. He enlisted for a period of three years in the 64th Illinois Infantry, Company "G", which was better known as "Yates Sharp Shooters," and was sent to Camp Butler, IL. He was promoted to the rank of Corporal on March 24, 1864 and then to the rank of Sergeant on August 10, 1864. He received a brevet promotion in the field to 2nd Lieutenant. His military service lasted until the end of the war and his unit was involved in the Atlanta Campaign (Summer of 1864) and it's many battles. The Svannah Campaign (November and December 1864) which included, among other battles, Sherman's March to the Sea and the Siege of Savannah, GA, and the Campaign of the Carolinas (January to April 1865) and the March to Washington D.C via Richmond, VA. The unit moved to Louisville, KY on June 6, 1865. He was mustered out of the Army with the rank of Seargent in Louisville, KY on July 11, 1865 along with the entire unit and was discharged at Chicago, IL on July 18, 1865.
 
(godparent) Baptism25 February 1861 They became Alphonse William Lamping's godparent at his baptism at St. Patrick Church on 25 February 1861. 
(godparent) Baptism21 December 1862 They became Elizabeth Adeline Lamping's godparent at her baptism at St. Patrick Church on 21 December 1862.3 
Residence*21 December 1898 He resided on 21 December 1898, 201 Prairie Avenue.4,5 

Family

Kate Shields d. 19 June 1914
Children

Citations

  1. [S90] Unknown author, This date of birth is computed from the Military Records of John Bero who said that he was 20 yrs., 11 mos. old when he enlisted in the Army., John's birthdate and birthplace are from his military records. The IL Census offers supporting evidence for this.
  2. [S90] Unknown author, This date of birth is computed from the Military Records of John Bero who said that he was 20 yrs., 11 mos. old when he enlisted in the Army.
  3. [S39] Unknown repository,.
  4. [S65] Louis Bero, Probate File unknown file number.
  5. [S108] Unknown name of person, unknown record type, unknown file number.
Last Edited30 Mar 1997