In 1855, David and one of his brothers moved to Saginaw where he served as alderman, which is a member of an assembly or a council. 4 years later on June 15, 1859, David Jerome married a woman by the name of Lucy Peck. …show more content…
He was a majorly active Union supporter during the war, and his position in government in the years to come. Governor Blair appointed Jerome the rank of colonel, and also gave him the command of the camp, the units recruitment, and the organization of troops, which Jerome completed successfully. The 23rd left Saginaw on September 18 under the command of Colonel Chapin. 983 officers and men proceeded to Kentucky, and was assigned to the Tenth Division of General Rosencrans’ Army, and pushed forward to Bowling Green, but were unsuccessfully attacked by Confederate