Brian, I found a possible listing for your Samuel. If you think it might be him, you could write to the cemetery office in Leavenworth to request a copy of the information that they have. From there, you might obtain his pension records from the National Archives -- this can contain a wealth of information. http://www.interment.net/data/us/ks/leavenworth/leavenat/leaven_opar.htm Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS: > Parker, Saml, d. 07/18/1905, Plot: 20 4 18, bur. 07/18/1905 Charlotte