Frank Cortez Burdick

22nd Illinois Vol. Infantry Company "C"

1st Alabama Cavalry Company "K & A"

Frank Cortez Burdick

Frank Cortez Burdick was born in 1838 and was the son of Russell Burdick. He enlisted on 11 June 1861 in Belleville, Illinois. On 25 June 1861 in Caseyville, Illinois, he mustered into Company C of the 22nd Regiment of the Illinois Volunteers. He was promoted to Captain on 18 December 1862. Much like other officers of the day, he furnished his own horse and equipment.

On 8 September 1862, he enlisted with a commission as 1st Lieutenant, Company A, First Alabama Cavalry near Bridgeport, Alabama. and He served until his final discharge as Captain on 22 December 1863.

He was married to Nancy Margaret Feltman in Winston County, Alabama. Later in life, he was a clerk, teacher, county clerk, and probate judge of Winston County. He also assisted in re-establishing postal service in Northeast Alabama after the war ended.

Frank Cortez Burdick was the Great-great-grandfather of:
Sallie Cox

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Flag photo courtesy of State of Alabama

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