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- Obituary published April 12, 1907 by the Omaha World-Herald.
Pioneer Liveryman of Omaha Dies Last Night
Omaha's pioneer liveryman, Chris Dietrich, made his last hitch at 11:55 Thursday night on a call for a ride to the "bourne" from which no traveler e're returns. Surrounded by his two sons and a daughter the pioneer's end was as peaceful as his life had been useful. For a number of years his son Edward has conducted his business at the Douglas street stables at 1114 Douglas street, where the pioneer and civil war veteran passed his last hours in the living rooms over the stable. He was 75 years old.
Dietrich came to Omaha fifty years ago and immediately took a situation herding cattle over the prairies which are now comprised of beautiful residences in the Walnut Hill district. He was the first toll collector on the bridge connecting the cities of Omaha and Council Bluffs.
About twenty-five years ago he started in the livery business on Sherman avenue, where he remained for several years, finally removing to the quarters on Douglas street and then turned the business over to his son Edward.
He was a veteran of the civil war and a member of Custer post, Grand Army of the Republic, which organization will have charge of the funeral of the old comrade. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. C.G. Edmunds, 4110 North 28th Ave.
Mr. Dietrich is survived by two sons, Albert Edward and Samuel, and three daughters, Mrs. Ella Putvin of South Dakota; Mrs. Lena Skirving, Billings, Montana; and Mrs. Anna Edmunds of this city.
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- Title Roster & Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of Rebellion
Name Christian Ditrich
Enlistment Age 30
Birth Date abt 1834
Birth Place Germany
Enlistment Date 26 Sep 1864
Enlistment Rank Private
Muster Date 26 Sep 1864
Muster Place Iowa
Muster Company G
Muster Regiment 2nd Infantry
Muster Regiment Type Infantry
Muster Information Enlisted
Muster Out Date 30 May 1865
Muster Out Information Mustered Out
Side of War Union
Survived War? Yes
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