Person:Alexander Sipes (1)

Alexander served in the Spanish-American War of 1898 in Co. L of the 52nd Regiment, Iowa Infantry Volunteers from June 28, 1898 to Oct 30, 1898. His statement according to his Application of Recognition as a Veteran stated, "Due to a fall while drilling I was ruptured on my right side two weeks before I was discarged, and that I am still suffering from the said rupture, which at times is so painful tht I am unableto do any work, and at times scarcely able to walk. That while at camp at Chicamaugua, Georgia, I was stricken with dysentery which has left me in such a condtion that at times I do not have full control of my bowels."

1900 Census - Maurice, Sioux, Iowa, Sherman Twp, Dist 145, Jun 9, 1900; Roll: T623 459; Page: 3A; as a boarder in what looks likeahotel or large boarding house. Alex Sipes (29, Sep 1870, KY, single)

1930 Census - Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa Dist 30 Apr 7, 1930; Roll: 689; Page 8A; Dwelling 161, Family 190, Address 415 Bluff St. Alexander Sipes (61, single, KY) lodger in household of Kate Moir (56) &her son Edward (28)

1. ↑ Patient's Record, Iowa Soldiers' Home Hospital, Veteran's Administration Form 404.
2. ↑ Application for Orders Establishing Heirship, in the Matter of the Estate of Alexander Sipes, number 8469, District Court in and for Marshal.