Floyd County IN Archives Biographies.....Ruter, Capt. John B.  February 1, 1845 - 
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Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen   Vol. II
H.H. Hardesty, Publisher
N.Y., Toledo, Chicago
1893

P. 1218
Capt. John B. Ruter was a native of New Albany, Ind., born Feb. 1, 1845. His 
parents, both of whom have long since passed away, were Martin H. and Doretha 
(Brown) Ruter. The maiden name of his wife, to whom he was wedded Dec. 26, 
1871, in Bloomington, Ind., was Adalaid M. Pressell; she was born in 
Cincinnati, Ohio, March 5, 1846, and was a daughter of Henry and Martha 
(White) Pressell, parents long ago deceased. By this marriage there are three 
children: Martha H., Beulah P., Major Gordon deceased.  Comrade Ruter was a 
clerk when he entered the Federal army during the late civil war; he was 
enrolled Jan. 5, 1864, when 20 years of age as a private in Co. E, 13th Ind. 
Cav. And was subsequently promoted to 1st lieut. and Regtl. commissary. His 
term expiring, he was honorably discharged Nov. 2, 1864, at Nashville, Tenn., 
by reason of promotion to Regtl. commissary. While in active service, he 
participated with his Regt., in the battles of Nashville, Greensboro, 
Grierson’s Raid and Mobile. He was granted a final honorable discharge Nov. 
18, 1865, at Vicksburg, Miss., the war having come to a close. His wife had 
several relatives in the Union army. Comrade Ruter is a railroad clerk, and he 
resides in New Albany, Ind., where he may be addressed.

Additional Comments:
I came across the photocopied pages in a file at the public
library in New Albany. I have never been able to locate an
original copy of the book.


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