Stecker Surname – Access Genealogy

Biographical Sketch of Samuel Stecker

Samuel Stecker was born on August 18, 1841, in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. After working on farms in Illinois and Michigan, he enlisted in the Twenty-fifth Michigan Volunteer Infantry in 1862 but was wounded and discharged in 1865. He returned to farming before moving to Missouri, where he worked in carpentry after settling in Winston. Stecker married Fannie Fleicher in 1870 and held public office as constable and street commissioner in Winston. He is also a member of the local Masonic lodge.

Rough Riders

The compiled military service records of 1,235 Rough Riders, including Theodore Roosevelt, have been digitized. Each record features individual jackets detailing the soldier’s name, organization, rank, and medical records. The records also contain personal information and documentation descriptions. Discharges occurred for various reasons, such as age, ability, discipline issues, or hardship. This initiative provides significant insights into the personnel of the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry during the Spanish-American War.