Born in Canton, Stark County, Ohio. My ancestors include the families of Beltz, Seifert, Thomas, Patterson, Morcom, Doll and Black from Ohio and Central and Western Pennsylvania.

Married to Edith Patricia (Beville) Beltz from Petersburg, Virginia. Her ancestors include the families of Beville, Perkinson, Williams and Duck.

I wrote "Unclaimed Valor, The History of the 130th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry" that is available from Sunbury Press, Inc., Amazon and most major book sellers. My great-grandfather, William H. Seifert served in this regiment.

I reside in Earlysville, Virginia - Albemarle County.

Colonel, US Army (Ret.)