Background
Ketchum, John Buckhout was born on July 11, 1837 in New York, United States. Son of David C. and Ann (Requa) Ketchum.
Ketchum, John Buckhout was born on July 11, 1837 in New York, United States. Son of David C. and Ann (Requa) Ketchum.
Educated Public school, 1845-1851, and 1 year at New York University.
Writer on New York Leader, 1857. On Rockland County Journal, 1879. Member United States Sanitary Commission, 1862.
Member of staff Governor Reuben East. Fenton of New York, 1865, with rank of major.
Over 50 years corresponding secretary United States Soldiers’ Christian Aid Association, of New New York Has made two voyages to Europe for purpose of observing moral condition of European soldiers.
Editor United States Soldier.
Member United States Sanitary Commission, 1862. Member of staff Governor Reuben East. Fenton of New York, 1865, with rank of major.
Married Rachelle A. Terhune, November 14, 1858.