”The Thirteenth Infantry was organized at Mt. Vernon and mustered in July 23, 1861, John Q. Wild, captain. Chas. W. Kepler was a captain and E. R. Mason a sergeant. Among the members were: …Edw. Ware, …”

Reference Data:

History of Linn County Iowa, Vol. 1, by Luther Albertus Brewer and Brathinius Larson Wick, 1911, page 474