David A. Lizar - Maryland 1831-1858
Need help getting over 10 year hump and frustration trying to find the parents and siblings of David A. Lizar.He was born in Hagerstown, Md. in 1831 where he livedwith his parents until 1855 when he went to Illinois. In 1861 he had driven a load of wood to New York and upon his return to Md. he was robbed of his money and belongings. He then returned to New York and enlisted in the Union Army with the New York Volunteers 78th Infantry, Co. B. After discharge in 1864 he returned to Maryland for a short period of time and then moved again to Illinois where he remained until his death in 1905. During his time in Illinois, he married Sarah C. Vantilburg who was previously married to John Kruse, and had 8 children. During her marriage to David they had 4 children; Ada, Burt, Elmer and Charles.She died in 1898 in Illinois. Any help from anyone or anywhere would be welcomed.