When Louis was 17 he dashed off to Indianapolis, Indiana to enlist in the 11th Indiana Zouaves or as they became known Wallace's Zouaves. They were infantry regiment on the Union side during the Civil War. They had a very distinct uniform and fighting form.
This is a photo of Andrew Lynch. He was in the same Company as Louis. What Andrew is wearing is the uniform of the Wallace Zouaves.
In the 1900 census, living in Cincinnati is Louis and a woman named Lizzie, she is from Kentucky. They are listed as married and she is listed as his wife. They claim to have been married 10 years. There are no children. In 1910 Louis is single and living in Newport, Campbell County, Kentucky at 528 3rd St. Remember the death of Louis? Well on the death certificate he is listed as single, living at 528 3rd St. in Newport, Campbell County, Kentucky. Guess who signed the certificate as the informant of information? Lizzie Huff who lives at 528 3rd St. Newport, Campbell County, Kentucky. The same address as Louis.
So who was the Lizzie who they claimed was his wife. Who was the Lizzie who lived in his home when he died.
