Rare Houston Tx photographer.  Samuel R. HowardResidence Summerfield, IL.Enlisted on 7/1/1863 as an Adjutant.On 7/1/1863, he was commissioned into Field & Staff Illinois 97th Infantry.He was disch on 5/18/1865Promotions:Capt 3/9/1864Intra-regimental company transfersFrom company I to Field & StaffBuried: Elmwood Cemty, Kansas City, MOSources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:Illinois: Roster of Officers and Enlisted MenVarious Cemetery listings on the internet