In some ways in my head I find it odd to have streets and historical markers named after someone in the wrong place at the wrong time but at the same time I get it. This story is disjointed but I think that makes sense in this scenario. I am so excited to tell you more about the Amidon's. 

Good news I don't think anyone reads this and full discretion I did the research on this then had a crazy week so I am sure there is more but ugh this is what I remember.... South Dakota - AHGP Dakota Cavalry 1918 (A) (genealogyvillage.com)

James M. Bacon (1846-1911) - Find A Grave Memorial

9th Iowa Cavalry Regiment: a Virtual Cemetery - Find A Grave

Defiance County, Ohio Genealogy: October 2019 (defiancecountyohiogenealogy.blogspot.com)

Martha info

James-David-Rubins-CA - User Trees - Genealogy.com

Martha Eugenia Amidon Seaman (1831-1907) - Find A Grave Memorial

Jenny Amidon Seaman (1864–1951) • FamilySearch

Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, August 18, 1884, Image 1 « Chronicling America « Library of Congress (loc.gov)