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From: "W. David Samuelsen" <>
Subject: Re: Charles William Eichelberger
Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 19:00:18 -0600


Was he orphaned over age of 5 or not?

W. David Samuelsen

Victoria Dean wrote:
>
> Hello, I am new to this list. I am searching for my grandfather, Charles
> William Eichelberger b. Oct. 22, 1896 possibly in IN--around Parke, Vigo, .
> He was an orphan who was fostered out to a Daniel Winklepleck and his wife,
> Cordelia. During WWI, he enlisted in the army and was told at that time
> that his name was Eichelberger, not Winklepleck. So, he used Eichelberger
> from that time on. If you know of any info about this man, please contact
> me.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Victoria

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