Cpl. David Jarvis was born at Antioch, OH., January 4, 1838. In 1859 he removed to Pana, ILL. During the first month’s service he was detailed for the hospital department in which he served seven months. In March 1863, he returned to his company and remained with it until mustered out at Camp Harker, Tenn. He is now living at Spencer, Ind., and by occupation is a farmer. (statement made 1900)

Source: History of 115th Reg ILL Vol. Infantry
By: Isaac Henry Clay Royse
2nd Lt. Co. E
Published 1900 Windsor & Kenfield Pub. Co. Chicago
Library # 973.7473R892
Terre Haute, IN. July 1900