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Life Sketch of John T. Athey
John T. Athey, born in Maryland, served in the Union Army from 1861 to 1865 under Gen. George A. Custer with the Seventh Cavalry. He later held roles with the Kansas surveyor and chief engineer offices, worked as a bookkeeper at multiple firms, and served as clerk of the district court in Cascade County from 1896, first voting for Lincoln in 1864. He resided in Great Falls since 1890 and held steady public office thereafter.
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John T. Athey
Maryland
George A. Custer
Seventh United Ties Cavalry
Kansas
Kan Territory
Texas
Engin
Department of the Misis
Fort Leavenworth
Fort Benton
Fort Walsh
Northwest
Fort Maginnis
Monla
Broadwater & Amara
Suner
Armington
Greats