John W. Awalt enlisted in the Union army from the state of Iowa, 20 Jan 1864, as Private, aged 18 years.
160John W. Awalt is listed in the 1870 census of Nodaway Co MO, page 661, Union Twp, ID# MO3015600.
Name AgeJohn W Awalt 26
Hester C Awalt 19
Laura E Awalt 2
The family is also listed in the 1880 census of Nodaway Co MO:
Name AgeJohn W. Awalt 36
Thirza Awalt 20
Laura E. Awalt 12
James C. Awalt 9
Nellie Awalt 5m
John W. Awalt, 1844-1922, is buried in the Maple City Cemetery, Cowley Co KS. His grave bears the marker “Co E 3 Ia Cav”. Also in the same plot are found markers for Frank L. Awalt, 22 Oct 1889 - 30 Oct 1916, and Thirza C. Awalt, 1849-1942.
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