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Company D, 120th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
in the War of the Rebellion
A Wayne County company

Last updated 10 Jun 2009

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Company D of the 120th OVI
Arranged alphabetically regardless of rank
Majority signed for 3 years.
Date beside name is date of Entering the Service.
The information about service is taken from Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio, 1888, Vol 8
and the Roll of Honor in the back of the volume.

For more on Camp Ford where the Snaggy Point captives were held, see history section and links



Arnold, William*   22 Aug 1862
Private Arnold was age 20 when he entered service.  He was wounded 28 Dec 1862 in battle of Chickasaw Bayou, Mississippi; he died 7 Apr 1863 at St. Louis, Missouri.

The Roll of Honor says he is buried at St. Louis, Missouri, in Jefferson Barracks Cemetery, section 1 grave 18.

?parents  Member at Family Search:  Joseph ARNOLD married Elizabeth OWEN on 15 Apr 1841 in Wayne Co OH.  

1850 Census, Sugar Creek, Wayne Co OH, Dwelling 405, Family 406:  Jos? ARNOLD, Jr., age 34 OH, farmer; Mary, age 21 OH; William,  9 OH; Rebecca, age 8 OH; Sarah A., age 6 OH; Malinda, age 2 OH; Adam, age 8 months OH.  

1860 Census, Sugar Creek Twp, Wayne County OH, page 96:  Joseph ARNOLD, age 44 OH, farmer; Mary, age 40 OH; William, age 18 OH; Rebecca, age 17 OH; Sarah, age 15 OH; Melinda, age 12 OH; Adam, age 10 OH; Matilda, age 8 OH; Mary, age 3 OH; Allen, age 2 OH; Albert, age 11 months OH.  

[1860 census: There is a William Arnold born OH living with another family in Wayne County, Wooster twp.  The name of the family looks like Highhoulter [John]. ]

Apparently there is a stone for a Civil War veteran William Arnold at Arnold cemetery Sugar Creek Twp, in Wayne county OH, southwest of Dalton. It gives his death date as 1863.

Sister's Death record in Ohio:  File # 21036, Rebecca ROTHROCK died 9 Mar 1931 at Sugar Creek Twp, Wayne Co OH.  Widow of Levi ROTHROCK.  Born 2 May 1843 at Baughman Twp, OH.  Father Joseph ARNOLD born Sugar Creek Twp OH.  Mother's name OWENS.  Burial Dalton Cem.  Informant Jos. SALTZMAN of Dalton OH, R. D.  

Badger, Michael   21 Aug 1862

Private Badger was age 41 when he entered service.  He was discharged 2 Dec 1862 at Cincinnati, Ohio on a Surgeon's certificate of disability.
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Wayne county OH  Probate Court:  Michael BADGER married Kezia McINTIRE 14 June 1842.

1850 Census, East Union Twp, Wayne Co OH, Dwelling 341, Family 342: Michael BADGER, age 25 OH, farmer; Kasiah, age 28 OH.  

1860 Census, East Union Twp, Wayne County OH, page 14: Michael BADGER, age 35 PA, farmer; Kesiah, age 35 OH;  Laura, age 6 months PA.  Also living there were:  Caroline CRANER, age 13 OH and Mary MAGENTIN?, age 5 OH.  

1870 Census, East Union twp, Wayne co OH, page 185: Michael BADGER age 47OH,  a sewing machine agent?;  Kasiah, age 48 OH; also living there is Mary McINTYRE, age 15 OH, domestic servant.   

1880 census, East Union Twp, Wayne co, OH :  Michael BADGER, age 57 PA, farmer, parents born PA; Kesiah, age 57 OH, parents born PA.  

1900 census East Union twp, Wayne co OH  Michael Badger born OH July 1822, Keziah born May? 1821 OH....he is a farmer.  married 57 years.

 Pension index: Michael BADGER, D 120th OH Inf.   Widow Keziah Badger filed in Ohio on 29 April 1909.
An invalid pension was also filed in 1885.

Wayne County Grave Registration Card:  Buried at Apple Creek cemetery, East Union twp, Wayne co OH died 6 Jan 1909.  Born 16 July 1822.

Death record in Ohio:  Michael BADGER died 6 Jan 1909 at East Union Twp, Wayne Co OH.  Born <1823>  He was 86 yrs, 6 months and 15 dys old.  Father Thomas BADGER.  Mother Ruth KRANKS.  [Note:  Image not available at the time I looked on the site.]

Baker, John   15 Oct 1862
Private Baker was age 28 when he entered service.  He was captured 3 May 1864 near Snaggy Point on the Red River, Louisiana; mustered out 7 July 1865 at Camp Chase, Ohio.

approximate birth year: 1834

Can't find him in the Penion index.

[There is a Civil War veteran John BAKER buried in Old Presbyterian cemetery with no dates, but I don't know if it is the right soldier.  I think that one is John Baker of Company H.   Will have to do more research.]

Barnhart, David   10 Sept 1862
Private Barnhart was age 23 when he entered service.  He was captured 24 Oct 1863 at battle of Opelousas, Louisiana; returned to company 14 Jan 1864; transferred to Co. E, 114th OVI on 27 Nov 1864.

1850 Census, Chester Twp, Wayne Co OH, Dwelling 154, Family 156:  William BURNHART, age 51 PA, farmer; Sarah, age 45 PA; William, age 23 OH, farmer; Simon, age 18 OH, farmer; Elizabeth, age 16 OH; Susanna, age 14 OH; David, age 12 OH; Andrew, age 10 OH; Henry, age 8 OH; Mary, age 5 OH.  

1860 Census Chester Township, Wayne County OH:  William BURNHART age 61 born PA, a farmer; Sarah age 55 PA; David age 21 OH; Andrew age 18 OH; Henry age 16 OH; Mary age 14 OH; Jacob age 9 OH.  

Family Search:  Married Nancy Jane Mowrey 28 Feb 1861 Wayne co OH  

1880 Census Spring Ranch, Clay County, Nebraska:  David Barnhart age 41 born OH, a farmer, parents born PA; Nancy J, wife, age 38 OH, parents born OH; Harvey M, son, age 18 OH; Resallas R, son, age 14 OH; James W, son, age 12 OH; Ernest R, son, age 10 MI; Dora E, dau, age 6 NE; Eva J, dau, age 3 NE; David A, son, age 10 months NE.  

Pension Index:  David BARNHART, E 48th, E 114th and D 120th OH Inf.      Invalid pension applied for in Ohio in 1884 Aug 7.

1900 Census Chester Township, Wayne County OH:  David BARNHART age 61 born Jan 1839 in OH, married 39 years,  a farmer, parents born PA; Nancy J, wife,  age 58, born Oct 1841 in OH, married 39 yrs, 7 children 7 still living, parents born OH;  David A, son, age 20 born Aug 1879 OH, single, farm laborer.  

1920 Census Creston, Canaan Township, Wayne County OH:  David BARNHART is the father-in-law living with Henry A SLATER and his wife Eva J.  David is 80 yrs old, a widower, born in OH.  He has no occupation listed.  

Lowery site says buried in Wayne county.
Ohio death record site: a David Barnhart died Wayne County OH 9 February 1924.

Family Search: Burial at Reedsburg Cemetery, Plain twp, Wayne county OH

Death record in Ohio  File # 12345, David BARNHART died 9 Feb 1924 at Creston, Wayne Co OH.  Widowed.  Retired farmer.  Born 13 Jan 1839 in Wayne Co OH.  Father Wm BARNHART, born PA.  Mother Sarah RICE, born PA.  Burial Reedsburg Cem.  Informant Mrs. Alvin SLATER, of Creston.  

Son's Death record in Ohio  File #04525, ErnestR. BARNHART died 17 Jan 1953 at Medina Community Hospital, Medina Twp, Medina Co OH.  Married.  Retired farmer.  Born 27 Dec 1870 in NE.  Father David BARNHART.  Mother Nancy MOWERY.  Burial Woodlawn in Wadsworth OH.  Informant Mrs. Ella RODHON???.  

Beck, Jacob*   18 Aug 1862
Private Beck was age 27 when he entered service.  He died 27 Jan 1863 at Island No. 82 in the Mississippi River.

Found on the internet that Island 82 (Civil War era) was located in the Mississippi R. 15 miles from Greenville, Mississippi.  

I have no evidence to show that this is the correct Jacob BECK.  
1860 Census Washington Twp, Holmes County, OH, page 414:   Jacob BECK, age 57 Alsace, farmer; Elizabeth, age 53 Alsace; Jacob, age 29 Alsace, farm hand; Christina, age 31 Alsace, house servant; Caroline, age 21 Alsace, house servant; Doraty [female], age 22 OH, house servant.

The Roll of Honor does not show his burial place.

Need image:  Pension index for Jacob Beck Jr.  of Co D 120th OH Inf.  Filed in OH in 1863.  I need to see the image.  

Bender, Cornelius   13 Aug 1862
Private Bender was age 18 when he entered service.  He was captured 3 May 1864 near Snaggy Point on the Red River, Louisiana; mustered out 7 July 1865 at Camp Chase, Ohio.

1850

1860 Census, Salt Creek Twp, Holmes County OH, page 445:   Wim C SNYDER, age 33 VA, farmer; Margret, age 27 PA; Ann, age 7 OH; Clarisa, age 3 OH; Cornelius BENDER, age 15 OH.  

1870 Census, Salt Creek Twp, Wayne County, OH, page 318:  Eben CUNNINGHAM, age 38 OH, farmer; Mary Jane, age 28 OH; Florence E, age 3 OH; Cornelius BENDER, age 25 OH, farm hand.

1900 Census, Richland Twp, Holmes County, OH, page 144: Cornelius BENDER, born Dec 1846, age 53 OH, farmer, parents born OH; Margarite, wife, born Nov 1844 age 55 OH, 0 children/0 still living, father born Ireland, mother born PA; Tillie, daughter, age 18 OH, single, born Feb 1882, parents born OH.

1910 Census, Killbuck Twp, Holmes County, page 62: Cornelius BENDER  age 66 OH, first marriage, married 36 yrs, farm manager, parents born OH; Margarett, wife, age 67, first marriage, married 36 yrs, 0 children/0 still living, father born Ireland, mother born PA.  [Column 30 not marked for military service]

I can't find Margaret in 1920.  

Pension Index:  Cornelius BENDER D 120th and D 114th OH Inf, Widow Margaret Bender applied for pension 19 May 1917 in Ohio

Ohio Online Death Certificate Index:  Cornelius BENDER died in Holmes County OH 7 Ap 1917

Grave Registration Card: Cornelius is buried at Fredericksburg East side cemetery, Wayne County OH.  

Death record in Ohio: File # 49029, Cornelius BENDER died 7 Apr 1917 at Killbuck Twp, Holmes Co OH.  Married.  Farmer.  Born 20 Nov 1844 in OH.  Father Johnathan BENDER born PA.  Burial Fredricksburg.  Informant H. E. KIRKENDALL of Killbuck.  

??? Wife's Death record in Ohio: File #?56945, Margarett BENDER died 10 Oct 1921 at Prairie Twp, Holmes Co OH.  Widow of Cornelis BENDER.  Born 1841 [age 80].  Father William McCULLOCH, born OH.  Mother Charlott HAGMAN, born OH.  Burial Fredricksburg Cem.  Informant Ezekiel McCULLOCH of Holmesville.  

Bevington, Jonathan   22 Aug 1862
Private Bevington was age 18 when he entered service.  He was transferred to Co. G, 21st Regiment, Veteran Reserve Corps on 15 Feb 1865; mustered out 15 Aug 1865 at Trenton, N. J.

[approximate year of birth: 1844 but he may not have told his real age...he may have been only 16 when he entered the service.]
Born 13 Feb 1846 Wayne or Holmes county OH [Family Search]

1860 Census East Union Township, Wayne County OH: Jonathan BEVINGTON age 36 OH, a laborer; Harriet age 32 OH;  Jonathan age 14 OH; Harriet age 12; Michael age 8; George age 7; Leander [male] age 2 OH.

Parents of the soldier:  Probate Court Record Wayne co OH: Jonathan Bevington married Harriet McDonald 12 Dec 1844

Family Search says Jonathan BEVINGTON was the son of Jonathan and Harriet [McDONALD] BEVINGTON.  He was born 13 Feb 1846.

Wayne County OH Probate Court record: Jonathan BEVINGTON married Mary C RIDER on 28 Sep 1865 in Wayne County OH.

1870 Census East Union Township, Wayne County OH:   J. BEVINGTON age 24 OH a farmer and Mary C age 21 OH; . living with Eliza RYDER 60 OH and some who may be Mary's siblings.

1880 Census,

Pension Index:  Jonathan BEVINGTON, D 120th OH Inf. and G 21st VRC.  Invalid filed 1883 Sept14 in OH.

John Bevington of the 120th is buried Erie County, OH. [Ohio Veterans Graves Registration site]

Sons of Union Veterans Grave Database:   Jonathan BEVINGTON, born 27 Apr 1824, died 17 Jan 1894.  Buried at Ohio soldier's and Sailor's Home, Columbus Ave. Sandusky, Erie County, OH.  

Bishop, Hezekiah   20 Jan 1864
Private Bishop was age 18 when he entered service.  He was transferred to Co. E 114th OVI on 27 Nov 1864.
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If these are the correct census records for the soldier, then Hezekiah was only about 15 when he entered service.

1850 Census, have not found

1860 Census Hanover Township, Ashland County OH:  Isaac BISHOP age 59 PA, a farmer;  Rachel age 51 PA;  Hezekiah age 13 OH;  Mary J age 12 OH;  Sarah M age 9 OH.  

1870 Census Loudonville, Ashland co, OH, page 632:  Hesekiah BISHOP, age 23 born OH;  Sarah age 19 born OH;  Rachel age 60 born PA.

1880 Census, Loudonville, Ashland county, OH, page 59: Hezekiah BISHOP, age 33 OH, labor, parents born PA; Sarah, wife, age 31 OH, parents born OH; Irena, daughter, age 9 OH; Bernard, son, age 7 OH; Lucy, daughter, age 5 OH; Royal, son, age 3 OH.  

1900 Census, Loudonville, Hanover Township, Ashland County OH, page 53:  Sarrah BISHOP, head of household, a widow, age 50 OH, born Sept 1849, 8 children/8 still living, a farmer, parents born Germany;  Lucy M, daughter, age 25 OH, born Sept 1874, single;   Roy A, son, age 23 OH, born Aug 1876, single;   Bertrude, son, age 16 OH, born Mar 1884;   Harold L, son, age 13 OH, born Oct 1886;   Catherine L, daughter, age 11 OH, born Sept 1888.  [So Hezekiah died sometime between ca1889 and this census in 1900.]

Try Loudonville Cemetery...there is an N C Bishop buried there who was a Civil War soldier.

I need the image.....Pension index:  Hezekiah C. BISHOP of Co D 120th OH, B 48th OH, and E 114th OH....[Also G of the 64th OH]....filed in Ohio in 1889.  

Brown, James   10 Oct 1862
Private Brown was age 26 when he entered service.  He was transferred to 21st Co., 2d Battalion, Veteran Reserve Corps [date not given].

Is this the right James Brown??   There is a James BROWN age 35 in Vermillion Township, Ashland County OH in 1870 census.  He is listed with Rachel, age 32, and children William age 8,  Christianna age 6, Sherman age 4, and Simon age 1.  He is a shingle manufacturer.  All were born in OH.  

Pension Index:  James BROWN of Co D 120th Ohio, filed 1919 in Ohio.  I need the image.

[Recheck Belmont Co Ohio, age 74, with wife Josephine after seeing the pension image.]

Buker, Levi   22 Aug 1862         Levi BUCHER
Private Buker was age 18 when he entered service.  He was discharged 6 Jan 1864 at New Orleans, Louisiana on a Surgeon's certificate of disability.
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?????1850 Census, Coventry, Summit Co OH, Dwelling 1898, Family 1920:  Mary BUCHER, age 44 PA; William, age 22 OH; Edwin, age 6 OH; Levi, age 4 OH.  

In 1860 there is a Levi BAKER age 14 OH, living with Enoch and Mary WILLFORD in Baughman Township, Wayne County OH.  He had attended school in the past year.

1870 there is a Levi BUKER living with Robert and Jennie COOK in East Union Township, Wayne County OH.  He is age 24 OH and he is farming.  

Holmes County Probate Court records:  Levi BUCHER married Samantha HORNER 21 Aug 1873 in Holmes County OH.

1880 Census in Franklin twp, Wayne, OH, page 194 :  Levi BUKER, age 34 OH, farm hand, father born PA, mother born OH; Olive, wife, age 28 OH, parents born OH; John, son, age 4 OH, parents born OH.  

1900 Census, Salt Creek Township, Wayne County OH, page 62:  [note: Fredericksburg is in that area of Wayne County]  Levi BUCHER, age 54 OH, born May 1846, married 26 yrs, a farmer, parents born unknown;  Olive, wife, age 41 OH, born June 1859, married 26 years, [does not list number of children] parents born OH;  John, son, age 24 OH, born March 1876 single, farm laborer, parents born OH;  Harry, age 17 OH, born July 1882, at school;  Levi, son, age 15 OH, born May 1885, at school;  there is a boarder living there named Flora PHILLIPS.    [Note: The years married in the 1900 census agree with the marriage year of 1873.]

Pension index:  Levi BUCHER, D 120th OH Inf.    Widow, Samantha Buker, applied 7 May 1906 in Ohio.    Invalid pension applied for in 1866 Aug 17.

1910 Census, Salt Creek Twp, Wayne County OH, page 280:  John BUCHER, age 33 OH, first marriage, married 7 yrs, parents born OH, farmer; Flora B, wife, age 44 OH, first marriage, married 7 yrs, 1 child/0 still living, parents born OH; Samantha, mother age 57 OH, widow, 8 children/3 still living, parents born OH, has own income; Harry, brother, age 27 OH, single, parents born OH, laborer at odd jobs; Levi, brother, age 23 OH, single, parents born OH, laborer at odd jobs.  

Bucher, Levi 1846-1906 buried at Fredericksburg, East cemetery, Wayne county OH.  

DNA research: http://www.searchtrees.com/DNA/Research%20Papers/About%20DNA%20Test.aspx

Cary, William*   21 Aug 1862
Private Cary was age 21 when he entered service.  He died 26 June 1863 at Big Black River, Mississippi.

The Roll of Honor says he is buried at Vicksburg, Mississippi [but has his name misspelled as Cray.]
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1850 Census Salt Creek Twp, Wayne County, OH, page 81:  Stephen CARLEY, age 50 OH, farmer; Mary, age 50 PA; Debora, age 20 OH; Hiram, age 18 OH, farmer; ?Sabina [female], age 15 OH; Rachel, age 11 OH; William, age 10 OH.  

1860 Census Salt Creek twp, Wayne co, OH, page 173:  Stephen CARY, age 59 OH, farmer; Mary, age 60 PA; Deborah, age 30 OH; Rachael, age 20 OH; William, age 19 OH.  

There is a stone for a Civil War veteran Cary, William died 1863 in the Old Presbyterian cemetery in Wayne county OH.  However, I have him listed as being buried at Apple Creek Cemetery, west end.

There is a note in the Wooster Republican of 24 December 1863 that William H. Carey died on the 26th of June in Big Black River Hospital.  It says that he was interred in the churchyard at Apple Creek on July 29th.  So his body must have been brought back for burial.   It gives his age as 22 years, 5 months and 14 days.  

Sister's Death record in Ohio: File # 28291, Rachel B. PINKERTON died 9 May 1910 at Wadsworth, Medina Co OH.  Married.  Born 29 Mar 1839 in OH.  Father Stephen CAREY, born OH.  Mother Mary CONNER, born PA.   Burial Woodlawn Vault.  Informant J. B. HILLIARD of Wadsworth OH.  

Christy, James W.   18 Aug 1862
Sergeant James Christy was age 20 when he entered service.  He was appointed Corporal 17 Apr 1863; Sergeant on 1 Jan 1864; captured 3 May 1864 near Snaggy Point on the Red River, Louisiana; mustered out 7 July 1865 at Camp Chase, Ohio.

Wooster Republican 28 May 1863: Casualties in the 120th Ohio:  James Christy, slightly wounded in right thigh.
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1850 Census, Chester Twp, Wayne Co OH, Dwelling 207, Family 210:  Robert CHRISTIE, age 40 PA, farmer; James, age 8 OH; Margaret , age 6 OH; Amy?, age 4 OH, Elizabeth BARCLAY, age 18 OH.  

1860 Census, Chester Twp, Wayne County OH, page 309:  Robert CHRISTY, age 50 PA; Elizabeth  J., age 33 OH, James, age 19 OH, farm laborer; Margaret E, age 16 OH, Emma, age 13 OH; Mary, age 4 OH, Nancy, age 78 Ireland, infirm widow. [Wayne County Probate Court record:  Robert CHRISTY married Mary Ann McCLELLAN on 18 Oct 1838 in Wayne Co OH.  And........Robert CHRISTY married Elizabeth J. DIEL on 27 Dec 1853 in Wayne Co OH.]

Wayne County Probate Record:  James M. CHRISTY married Mary TROUTMAN, 3 Feb 1870.

1870 Census, Wayne Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 366:  Mary CHRISTY is listed with John G and Caroline TRAUTMAN and children.  Could be her parents.  But where is James?  
This could be James:
1870 Census, Ripley Twp, Holmes Co OH, page 188:  James W. CHRISTE, age 28 OH, farmer.  Living with the James and Catherine ROWLAND family.

1880 census Chester twp, Wayne co, OH, page 57: James CHRISTY, age 38 OH, farmer, father born PA, mother born OH; Mary, wife, age 36 OH, parents born PA; George W, son, age 9 OH; Cora B, daughter, age 6 OH; servant living there, Emma McMANNIS, age 25 OH, father born OH, mother born PA.  

1900 Census, Chester Township, Wayne County OH, page 68:  James W CHRISTY, age 58 OH, born Oct 1841, married 31 years, a farmer, parents born OH;  Mary J, wife, age 57 OH, born Aug 1843, married 31 years, 2 children/2 still living,  parents born PA;  Welker G, son, age 27 OH, born Dec 1872, farm laborer.  Two servants were also living there:  Edward HUSTON and Gertrude VANNETER? .

1910 Census, Wayne Township, Wayne County OH, page 43:  James W CHRISTY, age 68 OH, first marriage , married 40 years, has own income, now lists his father as being born in PA, mother in OH;  Mary, wife, age 66 OH, first marriage , married 40 yrs, 2 children/2 still living, parents born PA.  

There is a Civil War veteran Christy, James W. 1841-1916 buried at Wooster cemetery, Wayne county, OH.
Died Wayne County OH, 21 July 1916.

Pension Index:  James W CHRISTY, D 120th OH Inf.  Invalid filed 1901 Jan 5 in OH.  Widow, Mary CHRISTY, filed 1916 Aug? 20 in OH.  

Death record in Ohio: File # 46717, James W. CHRISTY died 21 July 1916 at Wooster, Wayne Co OH.  Married.  Retired farmer.  Born 9 Oct 1841 at Chester Twp, Wayne Co OH.  Father Robert CHRISTY, born Chester Twp.  Mother Nancy McCLELLAN, born Chester Twp.  Burial Wooster Cem.   Informant, Mrs. Mary CHRISTY of Wooster.  

Christy, Samuel W.   18 Aug 1862
Private Samuel Christy was age 20 when he entered service.  He was discharged on 19 Mar 1863 at Milliken's Bend, Louisiana on a Surgeon's certificate of disability.  
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According to the Commemorative Biographical Record of Wayne County, Ohio [1889 Beers] S. W. Christy of the 120th was born in Chester Township in 1841.  It identifies him as having the wife and family described below and clearly indentifies this man as belonging to Company D of the 120th OVI.

1850 Census, Chester Twp, Wayne Co OH, Dwelling 65, Family 65:  Peter CHRISTY, age 40 PA, farmer; Margaret, age 33 PA; Samuel W., age 9 OH; Lydia J, age 4 OH; Sarah A, age 2 OH.  

1860 Census, Chester Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 304:  Peter CHRISTY, age 50 PA, farmer; Margaret, age 44 PA; Samuel G, age 18 OH, farm labor; Lydia J, age 14 OH; Sarah A, age 11 OH; David G?, age 6 OH; Lyman, age 3 OH; Alexander, age 2 OH.  
 [The Commemorative Biographical Record of Wayne County, Ohio (1889 Beers) does not have any other siblings listed for Samuel.]


Wayne County OH Probate record: S. W. CHRISTY married Elisabeth WILLS, 18 Feb 1869

1870 Census, Chester Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 65:  S. W. CHRISTY, age 28 OH, farmer; L. J., age 28 PA[ his wife?]; Mary LEHR, age 23 OH, house keeper; Sarah SMITH, age 19 OH, house keeper.  

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Census 1880,  Chester Township, Wayne Co, OH:  Wilson CHRISTY age 38 born OH, a farmer, parents born PA;  Elisabeth, wife, age 39 born PA, parents born PA; Hermin L, son, age 9 OH; Myrtle D, dau, age 8 OH; Mary E, dau, age 5 OH.

1900 Census, Chester Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 65:  Wilson CHRISTY, age 59 PA, married 30 yrs, born Nov 1841, farmer, parents born PA; Elizabeth, wife, age 59 OH, born May 1841, married 30 yrs, 5 children/3 still living, parents born PA; Myrtle, daughter, age 27 OH, single, born July 1872, servant; Mary, daughter, age 25 OH, single, born Sep 1874, servant; Laura, daughter, age 19 OH, single, born Aug 1880.  

Samuel died 8 April 1901.
Wayne County Democrat, 10 Ap, 1901, page 3
S. W. Christy, aged 60 years, of Chester township, died Monday at the State Hospital at Massillon.  The remains were brought home, and the funeral took place last Wednesday forenoon at the family residence near Overton.  His wife died about three months ago.
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There is a Civil War veteran Christy, S.W. died 1901 buried at Congress cemetery, Wayne county OH.
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Thanks Randy!  See these webpages by Randy Mowrer for more about this Christy family:
His parents were Peter and Margaret (Hardy) Christy.  His wife was Elizabeth I. WILLS.  Children:  Herman, Homer, Myrtle, Mary and Laura.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mowrer/index.html 
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=mowrertree&id=I029 

Pension Index:  Samuel W CHRISTY, D 120th OH Inf.  Invalid filed 1897 in OH.  

Clark, John P.  18 Aug 1862                  John T CLARK
Private Clark was age 18 when he entered service.  He was captured 3 May 1864 near Snaggy Point on the Red River, Louisiana; mustered out 7 July 1865 at Camp Chase, Ohio.
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1850 Census, East Union Twp, Wayne Co OH, Dwelling 156, Family 156:  John CLARK, age 37 PA, farmer; Mary, age 37 PA; Phineas, age 13 OH; Nancy J, age 11 OH; Eli, age 8 OH; John, age 5 OH. [Family Search Member: Mother is Mary "Polly" FLUHART.]

1860 Census, East Union Twp, Wayne County OH, page 22:  John CLARK, age 46 PA, farmer; Mary, age 46 PA; ???[male], age 23 OH; Nancy, age 21 OH; Eli, age 18 OH; John, age 16 OH.

Wayne County Probate: John T. CLARK married Olive M. CRUMMEL in Wayne county OH on 7 Sep 1865.

1870 Census, East Union, Wayne County OH, page 175:  John CLARK, age 25 OH, day laborer; Olivine/Olivie, 24 OH; Minnie, age 4 OH and Mary Ann, 2 OH..   [On the same page: John Sr. and Mary are living alone still in East Union.]

1880 Census, East Union, Wayne County, page , OH, page 164:  John CLARK, Sr, age 65 PA, parents born PA; John Jr, age 36 OH, day laborer, parents born PA; Olivia, wife, age 34 OH, father born OH, mother not listed; Viola, daughter, age 13 OH; Mary Ann, daughter, age 12 OH; Louis, son, age 10 OH; Libbie J, daughter, age 5 OH; Perry, son, age 2 OH.

1900 Census, East Union Twp, Wayne County, OH, page 153:  John T CLARK, age 56 OH, born May 1844, married 35 yrs, parents born PA, farmer; Olivan, wife, age 54 OH, born Apr 1846, married 35 yrs, 7 children/6 still living, parents born PA; Ida, daughter, age 19 OH, born July 1880, single; Helen, daughter, age2 OH, born Mar 1898, parents born OH.  

1910 Census, East Union Twp, Wayne County, OH, page 158:  John T CLARK, age 65 OH, ???own income, parents born OH; Olive A, wife, age 63 OH, first marriage, married 44 yrs, 7 children/6 still living, parents born OH; Perry A, son, age 32 OH, single, day laborer at odd jobs; Helen A, daughter, age 12 OH.   [Column 30 marked UA for military service]

1920 Census East Union Twp, Wayne County OH, page 144:  John T. CLARK, age 75 OH, widowed, parents born OH, farmer on general farm; Lester DAVIDSON, grandson, age 15 OH, single, parents born OH.  

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Daily Record, 5 Ap 1922, page 2
John Clark Died Today at Home Near Wooster
  John Clark, 78, civil war veteran, living on the Wooster-Applecreek road, died suddenly of heart trouble Wednesday morning at 7:30 o'clock.  Mr. Clark became ill after finishing his chores and lay down on his bed in his working clothes, hoping to get better.  His grandson, Lester Davidson, with whom he lived, called a physician, but death claimed the aged man before help came.  Two sons and two daughters survive.  
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Daily Record, 10 Ap 1922, page 4
Obituary
John T. Clark was born May 25th 1844 and departed this life April 5, 1922 at the age of 77 years, 10 months and ten days.
  He was one of a family of four, two brothers and one sister having preceded him to the better world.  At the age of seventeen years he enlisted in the 120th O.V.I., in which capacity he served until the close of the war in 1865.  He was united in marriage to Miss Ollvan [see name above] Crummel September 7, 1865.  To this union were born five girls and two boys, one daughter dying in infancy, two daughters, Mrs. Frank Billard, and Mrs. John Darr of Wooster have died in recent years.  The mother and wife preceded him in death some four and one half years ago.  Mr. Clark is survived by two sons and two daughters, Mrs. Frank Read of West Salem, Mrs. T.J. Troutman of Orrville; Mr. Lewis Clark and Mr. Perry Clark of Applecreek and the following grand children:  Mr. Charles Read and Mr. Lewis Read of West Salem and Mr. Fred Read of Wooster, Miss Lila Davidson of Massillon, Miss Hazel Davidson of Canal Fulton, Mrs. Ralph Musselman of Wooster, Mr. Lester Davidson, of Applecreek, Miss Maxine Billard of Wooster, Misses Fay and Betla {?}Darr of Wooster and Richard Thomas Clark and Lela May Clark of Applecreek, and one great grand son Kenneth Neal Musselman of Wooster. Mr. Clark took and cared for the one grand son, Lester, since he was six years old.
  Mr. Clark was one of the early members of the M.E. church of which he was a faithful attendant as long as his health would permit.  He was a kind and loving father and a man who had the respect of all who knew him.
Having been in fairly good health, his sudden departure was quite a shock to the community.  
Card of Thanks
We wish in this way to thank all those who in any way assisted us during the burial of our dear father and grandfather, to the minister for his comforting words, to the singers for the beautiful music, to the doners of the beautiful floral offerings, to all those who furnished machines and to the members of the G.A.R. Post for their services and consoling words.
The Children and Grand Children

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John T. Clark of the 120th buried at Apple Creek cemetery.

Pension Index:  John T CLARK, D 114th and D 120th OH Inf.  Invalid filed 1887 Aug 6 in OH.  

Death record in Ohio::  File #25573, John CLARK died 5 Apr 1922 at East Union Twp, Wayne Co OH.  Widowed.  Farmer.  Born 25 May 1844 in IN.  Father, John CLARK, born PA.  Burial Apple Creek.  Informant, Perry CLARK of Apple Creek OH.  

Cook, Lemuel*   22 Aug 1862
Musician Cook was age 18 when he entered service.  He died on 20 Feb. 1863 at Young's Point, Louisiana.

The Roll of Honor says he is buried at Vicksburg, Mississippi.

1850 Census, Sugar Creek Twp, Wayne Co OH, Dwelling 414, Family 415:  Samuel COOK, age 40 PA, farmer; Eliza, age 35 NY; Alfred, age 12 OH; Lemuel, age 7 OH; Amanda, age 3 OH; Eliza, age 1 month OH.  [Wayne County Probate Court record:  Samuel COOK married Eliza TOEKEY on 25 Jun 1835 in Wayne Co OH.]  

1860 Census, Sugar Creek Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 95:  Samuel COOK, age 50 PA, farmer; Eliza, age 45 NY; Alfred, age 22 OH; Samuel or Lemuel, age 15 OH; Mary, age 10 OH; Ann Eliza, age 6 OH; Charles, age 1 OH.   

Crawford, Andrew   22 Aug 1862
approximate year of birth: 1844
Private Crawford was age 18 when he entered service.  He was discharged on 24 Sept 1864 at St. Charles, Arkansas on a Surgeon's Certificate of Disability.
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1860 Census, Congress Twp, Wayne County OH, page 340:  William BAXTER, age 31 PA, tailor; Harriet J?, age 23 OH; Emily E ROWN??, age 14 OH; Andrew CRAWFORD, age 13 Scotland.  

There is a Civil War veteran Crawford, Andrew, no dates given, buried in Yost cemetery, Wayne county, OH.  This may be St. Joseph Cemetery on Sterling Rd, south of Burbank.  This soldier is listed as being buried there.  1847-1864

Pension Index:  Andrew CRAWFORD, D 120th OH Inf.  Father, James CRAWFORD, filed 1881 [could be 1891] May 2 in Illinois.  

Crow, Robert C.   22 Aug 1862
1st Sergeant Crow was age 28 when he entered service.  He was appointed Sergeant from private 17 Jan 1863; 1st Sergeant on 17 Apr 1863; captured 3 May 1864 near Snaggy Point on the Red River, Louisiana; mustered out 7 July 1865 at Camp Chase, Ohio.

approximate year of birth: 1834

1850 Census, Berlin Twp, Holmes Co OH, Dwelling 1506, Family 1536:  John CROW, age 40 PA, farmer; Margaret, age 38 PA; Robert, age 17 OH, farmer; Thomas, age 15 OH; Nixson, age 12 OH; Elizabeth, age 10 OH; William, age 7 OH; Elmore, age 4 OH.  [Holmes County Probate Court record:  John CROW married Margaret NIXON on 10 Jul 1831 in Holmes Co OH.]

1860 Census, Salt Creek Township, Holmes County OH, page 441:    Thomas CROW age 45 PA, a farmer; Maria, age 43 OH; William, age 22 OH, a farm hand; Nancy I, age 21 OH;  Bilven [male] age 19 OH, a farm hand;  John, age 18 OH, a farm hand; Gust?, [male], age 11 OH; Thomas A, age 10 OH;  Henry, age 6 OH; Linda A, age 3 OH;  Robert CROW age 27 OH, a school teacher living with this family.

Holmes County Probate Court record:  Robert CROW married Mary Emiley THOME on 6 May 1869 in Holmes Co OH.  

Deardorff, Philip M.   15 Oct 1862
approximate year of birth: 1839
Private Deardorff was age 23 when he entered service.  He was discharged 20 July 1863 at Columbus, Ohio on a Surgeon's certificate of disability.
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Tuscarawas, OH probate record of marriage:  Philip Deardorff married Charlotte GROVE on 9 Nov 1865

1880 Census, New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas, Ohio, page 153: Charlott DEARDORFF, age 34 OH, ?tailoress?, father born OH, mother born MD; Mary, daughter, age 13 OH, parents born OH; Jessee, son, age 12 OH, parents born OH.  

Pension Index:  Philip M DEARDORFF, D 120th OH Inf.  Widow, Charlotte DEARDORFF, filed 1879 March 4[or7].

Eberly, Daniel R.*   15 Aug 1862
Private Eberly was age 24 when he entered service.  He died 11 Nov 1862 at Mansfield, Ohio.

 Daniel EBERLY is buried at Martin's Cemetery, Section 2, in Baughman Twp, Wayne Co OH.  The old Wayne County cemetery book said that the stone had J and R as Daniel's parents.  But that is no longer readable. He is next to Mary K EBERLY 1838 to 1920.
?Sister's death record:  File # 26298, Mary K. EBERLY died 3 Mar 1920 at Green Twp, Wayne Co OH.  She was single.  Born 30 Sep 1839 in PA.  Parents were Joel EBERLY and Rebecca KURTZ, born PA.  Burial Martins Cemetery.  

 

Could this be Daniel EVERLY????? 1860 Census, Sugar Creek Twp, Wayne County OH, page 99:  Daniel RUDY, age 26 PA, farmer; Esther, age 24 PA; Barbara, age 2 PA; Jacob, age 7 months PA; Daniel EVERLY, age 20 PA, laborer; Harriet FROST, age 16 OH.  

The Roll of Honor has no burial information.

Wayne County Burial Records:  died 13 Nov 1862, buried Martin Mennonite Cem, Baughman Twp.  Parents first names J & R

Eckert, Peter   21 Aug 1862               Peter ECKARD
Private Eckert was age 23 when he entered service.  He was transferred to Co. E 114th OVI on 27 Nov 1864; mustered as Peter Eckhard.
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1850 Census, Sugar Creek, Wayne Co OH, Dwelling 239, Family 239:  Peter Eckert, age 43 Germany, farmer; Margaret, age 40 Germany; Margaret, age 20 PA; Polly, age 18 PA; John, age 16 OH, farmer; Jacob, age 15 OH; Peter, age 13 OH; Elizabeth, age 11 OH; Lydia, age 9 OH; Daniel, age 7 OH; Catharine, age 5 OH; George, age 3 OH; Susanna, age 5 months OH.  

1860 Census Sugar Creek Township, Wayne County OH:  Peter ECHARD, age 53 Germany, a farmer;  Margaret, age 50 Germany;  John, age 26 OH, a labourer;  Peter, age 23 OH, a labourer;  Daniel, age 16 OH;  Catharine, age 15 OH;  George, age 12 OH;  Susan, age 10 OH.  

Wayne county OH probate record:  Peter Eckard married Lydia A. RATE, 7 Mar 1867

1870 Census Sugar Creek Township, Wayne County OH:  Peter ECKARD, age 33 OH, a shoemaker;  Lydia, age  20 OH;  Harvey, age 1 OH.  Also living there are two other shoemakers named Wesley SIELER and Isaac SMITH.  [Living next door is Margret ECKARD, age 60 born in Baden.]

1880 census, Sugar Creek twp, Wayne County OH:  Peter ECKARD, age 42 OH, a farmer, father born Hesse, mother born Hesse Darmstadt;  Lydia, wife, age 30 OH, parents born Baden;  Harvey, son, age 11 OH;  Virgil, son, age 9 OH;  Mary, daughter, age 6 OH;  Laura, daughter, age 3 OH;  Elmer, son, age 8 months OH.  

1900 Census, Sugar Creek Township, Wayne County OH:  Peter EKARD or ECKARD, age 63 OH, born May 1837, married 33 yrs, a farmer, parents born OH;  Lydia A, wife,  age 51 OH, born Dec 1848, married 33 yrs, 8 children/ 7 still living, parents born Germany;  Laura M,daughter,  age 23 OH, born May 1877, single; Elmer P, son, age 20 OH, born Oct 1879, a "teley", single;  Grace V, daughter, age 18 OH, born Dec 1881, single; Chester G, son, age 16 OH, born Apr 1884; Howard C, son, age 16 OH, born Apr 1884.

1910 Census East Main St., Dalton Village, Sugar Creek Township, Wayne County OH;  Peter ECKARD, age 72 OH, first marriage, married 44 yrs, has own income, parents born Germany; Lydia, wife, age 60 OH, first marriage, married 44 yrs, 8 children/ 7 still living, parents born Germany.  

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Dalton Gazette, 19 Dec 1912, page 1
Aged Resident Passes Away
  Mr. Peter Eckard, aged 75 years and seven months, died at his home here Tuesday morning of cancer of the stomach after a lingering illness; the past six weeks however he was confined to the house and his bed.
  Mr. Eckard was an old and well known resident of Dalton and vicinity, coming to Dalton in the early sixties, working at the shoemaking trade.  In 1873 he opened the first exclusive shoe store in Dalton, remaining in business about six years, selling out to A.W. Cole.  A few years later together with his family he removed to Orrville, moving from there to the farm east of town where he made his home up to within the last few years. Since which time he has lived in Dalton.
   Mr. Eckard was a veteran of the Civil War, enlisting from this place Aug. 21, 1862 in Co. D of the 120th Ohio and served throughout the war.  His regiment participated in a number of battles among which was the siege of Vicksburg.  He was taken prisoner by the confederates when the U. S. transport "City Belle" was captured enroute up the Red River May 3, 1864.  Later he was exchanged and transferred to the 114th Ohio. [Note from the webmaster: The Roster book does not record his being captured at Snaggy Point and he is not on the list of prisoners that is available at Camp Ford, Texas, where those prisoners were held.]
  He is survived by a widow, four sons, Harvey, of this place, Elmer, of Haysville, Pa.; Chester, of Sewickly, Pa.; Howard, Glenfield, Pa.; three daughters, Mrs. Harry Dague, of Akron, Mrs. Wm. Wenger, Massillon, and Mrs. Geo Cully of this place.  
  The funeral will be in charge of Arlington Lodge No. 775, I.O.O.F. of which deceased was a member, and will be held Thursday afternoon from the Presbyterian church at 1:30 o'clock.  Meet at house at one o'clock.
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Dalton Gazette, 26 Dec 1912, page 1
Obituary
  Peter Eckard was born near Dalton, Ohio, May 1st, 1837, died at his home in Dalton after an illness of a few months, Dec.17, 1912, at the age of 75 years, 7 months and 16 days.  
  His early life was spent in Dalton and vicinity, working for a number of years at the shoemaking trade.
  On October 17, 1862 he enlisted in the 120th Regt. O.V.I. and was mustered in the United States service for three years and three months.  He was honorably discharged at the close of the war and returned to his home near Dalton.
  He was united in marriage to Miss Lydia A. Rate of Marshallville, February 27, 1867.  To this union were born eight children, three daughters and five sons, Virgil S. Eckard died at the age of eleven years.  The deceased leaves to mourn his death; his widow; Harvey S. Eckard of Dalton; Mary M. Wenger, of Massillon; Laura May Cully, of Dalton; Grace V. Dague of Akron; and Elmer, Chester and Howard Eckard of Pittsburg, Pa.  He also leaves three sisters and two brothers, namely Daniel Eckard, Delmar, Iowa.; Jacob Eckard and Mrs. Susan Kosler [or Kosier] of Marshalville; Mrs. Lydia Hoover of Ashland; Mrs. Margaret Cox of Indiana.  Mr. Eckard also has fourteen grand children.
  The deceased was highly esteemed by neighbors, friends and relatives.  He was patient and cheerful not complaining of his lot.
  In the spring of 1906 he gave up his farm obligations and moved to the home in which he died.  Mr. Eckard was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church of Dalton for 37 years.  The funeral service took place from the Presbyterian church, Thursday afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. V. Findlay and was largely attended.  The services at the grave was in charge of the local order of I.O.O.F. of which the deceased was a member.
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Peter is buried at Martin Cemetery in Baughman township, Wayne county, OH.
Pension index:  Peter ECKARD, D 120th, E 114th and G 48th OH Inf.    Widow, Lydia A.ECKARD, applied 31 Dec 1912.  Invalid pension was also applied for in 1888.  

Death record in Ohio:  File #69236?, Peter ECKARD died 17 Dec 1912 at Dalton, Wayne CoOH.  Farmer.  Married.  Born 1 May 1837 in OH.  Father, Peter ECKARD, foreign born.  Mother, Margaret HARTMAN, born Germany.  Burial Dalton Cem.  Informant, H. C. ECKARD of Glenfield, PA.  

Elson, Hiram G.   9 Oct 1862
Private Elson was age 18 when ne entered service.  He was captured 3 May 1864 near Snaggy Point on the Red River, Louisiana; mustered out 7 July 1865 at Camp Chase, Ohio.
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Family Search says:  Hiram Griswold ELSON was born 4 Jan 1844 in Stark County OH;  he died 15 Sep 1897.  His parents were Thomas Wiggins ELSON and Ann  BAKER.
World Connect says:  Hiram ELSON was married to Matilda HUMES.  Looking in the 1860 census there is a Matilda Humes living in Rowsburg, Perry Township, Ashland County OH......living with/next door to William and Mary HUMES.... William was a shoemaker.

1860 Census, Chester Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 325:  Thomas W. ELLSON, age 52 VA, farmer; Ann, age 48 VA; Richard, age 20 VA, farm labor; William, age 18 VA, apprentice carriage maker; Hiram, age 16 VA; Margaret, age 14 VA; Charles, age 12 VA; Rachael A., abe 7 VA; Curtis, age 5 VA; Edward P?, age 3 VA; Jacob C., age 10 months OH; David, age 22 OH, student of medicine.  

1870 Census, Perry Township, Ashland County OH, page 796:  Hiram G. ELSON, age 26 OH, day laborer;  Matilda, age 21 OH; Mary A, age 2 OH; Martin, age 7 months OH.  

1880 Census, Jackson, De Kalb County, IN, page 186:  Hiram ELSON, age 37 OH, a farmer, father born VA, mother born PA;  Matilda, wife, age 32 OH, parents born PA;  Alda M, daughter, age 12 OH; Marten, son, age 10 OH;  Ella M, daughter, age 3 IN.

Pension index:  Hiram G ELSON, D 114th and D 120th OH Inf.    Widow Matilda ELSON, applied for pension in Indiana 18 Oct 1894.  An invalid pension was also applied for in 1885 May 11 but no state was indicated.

Biography of Hiram G. Elson, Vol. II, pages 593.  Presidents, Soldiers, 
Statesmen; H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894.
is located at http://www.rootsweb.com/~indekalb/dcibp/dcbio/cw/elson-hiram.g.txt
Born 4 Jan 1844
Married 10 Jan 1867 at Roweburg, Ashland County OH
Parents Thomas and Annie [Baker] ELSON
Battles of Chickasaw, Arkansas Post, Thompson Hill, Vicksburg, Yazoo River, Jackson, Liverpool Heights, Tunnel Hill, and Black River

Emerick, George P.   15 Aug 1862            EMRICH
Captain Emerick was age 42 when he entered service.  He resigned 14 Mar 1863.
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Family Search says that George's first wife was Sarah FRYBERGER, married 9 May 1843.

1850 Census, Wayne Twp, Wayne Co OH, Dwelling 308, Family 312:  J. P. EMERICH, age 28 PA, farmer?; Sarah, age 27 PA; Mary FRYBERG, age 13 PA.  [On same page are Joseph and Elizabeth EMERICH, ages 56 and 52.]            Could George also have been called "Jacob"?

1860 Census, Wayne Township, Wayne County OH;  G P EMERICK, age 38 PA, a farmer;  Sarah, age 36 PA;  Eliza L, age 8 OH;  Jacob W, age 6 OH;  Dinnia? A [female], age 3 OH;  Flora Ida?, age 8 months OH.  [Two farm hands also living there.]

Married Kate about 1865.  Family Search member says George Perry EMERICK married Kate Lucas CRAVER on 24 Aug 1865 in Wayne Co OH.

1870 Census, Wayne Township, Wayne County OH;  Geo P EMERICH, age 47 PA, a banker;  Catherine, age 30 OH; Elizabeth, age 18 OH; Jacob D, age 16 OH; Alis [female] age 13 OH; Florence, age 10 OH; Franklin, age 8 OH;  Edward, age 2 OH.  [A housekeeper was also living with them.]

In the 1900 census, George P Emrich, age 78, born Sept 1821 in PA,  is listed in Wooster [ward 3], Wayne county, OH. His wife is Catherine, age 61, born Nov 1838 in OH.   They had been married for 34 years.  She is listed as having had 2 children.  A son is living with them:  Charles F.

1910 Census, East Bowman St., Wooster 2nd Ward, Wayne County OH;   G P EMERICH, age 88 PA, first marriage [but this was really his second], married 45 yrs., parents born PA;  Kate, wife,  age 69 OH, first marriage, married 45 yrs, 2 children/ two still living, parents born PA;  Edward L, son, age 41 OH, single, a physician, general practice.  

There is a Civil War veteran Emrich, George P. 1821-1910 buried at Wooster cemetery, Wayne co. OH.

Wayne County OH Grave Registration Card:  George Perry EMRICH, died 19 Ap 1910, born 15 Sep 1821.

Pension Index:  George P EMRICH, D 120th OH Inf.  Invalid filed 1884 June 12.  Widow, Catharine EMRICH, filed 1910 May 2 in OH.  

Death Record:  Can't find!!!!!!!!!!

Daughter's Death record in Ohio:  File # 64425, Alice E. FELGER died 24 Nov 1942 at 30 E. 214th St, Euclid, Cuyahoga Co OH.  Widow of Wilbert.  Born 31 Mar 1857 at Wooster, OH.  Father George Perry EMRICH, born Wooster OH.  Mother, Elizabeth FREIBERGER born in OH.  Burial at Wooster.  Informant Mrs.  Alfred E. SHAW of 30 E. 214th St.  

Eninger, James   9 Aug 1862
Private Eninger was age 26 when he entered service.  [No further comments listed.]

Erwin, Thomas R.*   22 Aug 1862                                                                    
Private Erwin was age 19 when he entered service.  He died 3 May 1864 at Alexandria, Louisiana of wounds received the same day near Snaggy Point on the Red River, Louisiana.

The Roll of Honor says he is buried at Alexandria, Louisiana.
Birth year 1844 according to the bio below.

Hardesty's Historical and Geographical Encyclopedia. [Wayne County Ohio version] published in 1885, page496, Sugar Creek  Twp section:
Thomas Reed Erwin was a boy of seventeen years of age when the first gun of the civil war was fired, and when he passed his 18th birthday he enlisted in the cause of good government; when he was twenty years and twenty -five days old he died in its defense.  He was enrolled in Company D, 120th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, May 15, 1862, at Dalton, Wayne county, and was mustered in at Camp Mansfield in September following.  He was never sick of absent from duty from his enlistment to his death, sharing the hardships his regiment underwent in the campaigns under Sherman and under Grant against Vicksburg, and in the battles of the campaigns in which his regiment participated, including Chickasaw Bayou, Arkansas Post, Thompsons Hill, Raymond, Black River Bridge, the forty-seven day siege of Vicksburg.  Of his action in one of the assaults on Vicksburg he wrote home to his mother, "I fired so rapidly my gun got so hot I had to lay it down and take another."  The last letter received from him by the loving home circle was addressed to a sister, and contained some pictures he had had taken for them all, and of which he said: "Look at them all you please."  This letter dated April 23, 1864, said: "We are going to re-inforce Banks on Red River."  Eleven days after it was written he was on Red river, in the City Belle, when it was disabled off Snaggy Point, and he was shot through the thigh, removed to a shanty near the river, where he bled to death, and was buried with several companions under the alien sod.  This young patriot was born in Sugar Creek township, Wayne county, April 8, 1844, and he left to mourn their loss in his death, a loving father and mother, and four brothers, five sisters.  His father, Cunningham Erwin, was born October 29, 1817, and died June 3, 1874, of liver complaint.  He seemed always to mourn the son he had lost and never was the same after his death.  The mother of Thomas Reed Erwin, for whom this sketch is compiled, was Mary Ann Reed before her marriage, born December 6, 1824.  She lives on the family farm in Sugar Creek township, one married son living with her, and two sons in Baughman township.  Four of her daughters are married, and living in Wayne county, and the youngest is still with her.  Her post office address is Dalton.
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The following information about the immediate family of soldier Thomas R. Erwin was contributed by
Ronald and Alta Fae Shammo lvshammo@juno.com

Cunningham Erwin, Father, born 29 Oct 1817 Dalton, Wayne, Ohio died 3 Jun 1874, Dalton, Wayne, Ohio
Mary Ann Reed, Mother, born, Washington, Pennsylvania died 27 Mar 1897, Dalton, Wayne, Ohio
Children of Cunnigham and Mary Ann:
1.
Female child Erwin, B: 19 Dec 1842, Dalton, Wayne, Ohio; died 19 dec 1842, Dalton, Wayne, Ohio
2.
Thomas Reed Erwin, B: 8 Apr 1844, Dalton, Wayne, Ohio; died 2 May 1864, Snaggy Point, Iowa Bur: Dalton Cemetery, Dalton, Wayne, Ohio.  Thomas Reed Erwin was not married.
3.
Eliza Ellen Erwin, B: 26 Apr 1846, Dalton, Wayne, Ohio; died 21 Jan 1916 Bur: Dalton Cemetery; Md. Levi S. Rudy Jr.
4.
Catherine Ann Erwin, B: 28 Jul 1848, Dalton, Wayne, Ohio; died 6 Feb 1940, Orrville, Wayne, Ohio Bur: Crown Hill Cemetery, Orrville, Ohio; Md. Norman Chaffin
5.
John William Erwin, B: 30 Aug 1850, Dalton, Wayne, Ohio died 12 Jun 1938, Dalton, Wayne, Ohio Bur: Dalton Cemetery; Md. Mary Ann Douglas
6.
Pardee Allison Erwin, B: 8 Apr 1853, Dalton, Wayne, Ohio (Ron's great grandfather) died 1 Jan 1932, North Lawrence, Wayne, Ohio Bur: Dalton Cemetery; Md. Anna Wenger
7.
Emma Jane Erwin B: 30 Sep 1855, Dalton, Wayne, Ohio died: Md: John Douglas
8.
Elmer Barr Erwin B:13 Oct 1857, Dalton, Wayne, Ohio; died 6 Jul 1935 Bur: Dalton Cemetery; Md: Barbara Bixler and Mary Mosgrove
9:
James Cunningham Erwin B: 25 Jan 1860, Dalton, Wayne, Ohio died: 8 Apr 1937, Canton, Stark, Ohio Bur: Dalton Cemetery; Md: Laura Edwards
10:
Mary Etta Erwin: B: 9 Dec 1861, Dalton, Wayne, Ohio; died: 15 Aug 1908, Dalton, Wayne, Ohio; Bur: Dalton Cemetery Md: Henry Kessler Staver
11:
Metta Bianca Erwin, B: 4 Aug 1864, Dalton, Wayne, Ohio; died: 9 Jun 1912 Bur: Dalton Cemetery; Md: George Zeigler
 

Everitt, William   22 Aug 1862       EVRITT
Private Everitt was age 16 when he entered service.  He was transferred to Co. E 114th OVI  on 27 Nov 1864.
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1850 Census, Sugar Creek, Wayne Co OH, Dwelling166, Family 166:  Elias EVERET, age 26 PA, cooper; Susanna, age 22 PA; Peter, age 6 OH; William H, age 3 OH; Elisabeth A., age 4 months OH.  

1860 Census, Sugar Creek Township, Wayne County OH:  Elias EVERETT, age 57 PA, a labourer;  Susan, age 35 PA;  Peter, age 15OH;  William, age 14 OH;  Elizabeth, age 10 OH;  Mary, age 8 OH;  Levi, age 7 OH;  Emma, age 4 OH;  Martha, age 2 OH.  

In 1870 Census there was a William EVERETT, age 24 OH, a farm labourer,  living in Warren Township, Trumbull County OH.  He was living with Daniel and Catherine HAYFLINGER who were farming.

Who was William's first wife?  

1880 Census, Farmer, Defiance County OH:  Wm EVERITT, age 33 OH, widowed, stone mason, parents born PA; Henry, son, age 5 OH, parents born OH; Laura, daughter, age 3 OH; Lizzy, daughter, age 10 months OH; Emma EVERITT, sister, age 23 OH, single, father born PA, mother born OH.  

William would have married Catherine about 1882.

1900 Census, Sugar Creek Township, Wayne County OH:  William EVERETT, age 53 OH, born Feb 1847, married 18 yrs, a stone mason, parents born PA; Cathrine, age 50 OH, born Oct 1849, married 18 yrs, no children, parents born OH.  

1910 Census Green Township, Wayne County OH, page 180:  William H. EVRITT, age 63 OH, second marriage, married 28 yrs, a general practice mason, parents born PA;  Catherine, wife, age 60 OH, first marriage, married 28 yrs, one child/ none living, parents born OH.  

1920 Census Green Township, Wayne County OH:  William EVRITT, age 73 OH, general masonry, parents born PA; Kathern, wife, age 70 OH, parents born OH.

There is a Civil War veteran Everett, William H. died 1923 buried at Crown Hill cemetery, Wayne county, OH.

Pension Index:  William H EVRITT, D 120th, D? 48th and E 114th OH Inf.  Invalid filed 1888? in OH.  Widow, Cathrine EVRITT, filed 1923 Nov 6 in OH.  

Death record in Ohio: File #62646, William H. EVERITT died 19 Oct 1923 at 340 Crown St, Akron, Summit Co OH.  Married to Catherine.  Stone mason.  Born 15 Feb 1847 at Dalton, OH.  Father, Ellis EVERITT born PA.  Mother Susan HEISER, born PA.  Burial Orrville OH.  Informant J. MYERS of 340 Crown St.  [But Family Search shows marriage of Elias EVERETT and Susanna KASSER on 29 Mar 1844 in Wayne Co OH.]

Wife's Death record in Ohio:  File #9944:  Mrs. Cathrina EVERITT died 27 Jan 1919 at 340 Crown St., Akron, Summit Co. OH.  Widow of William.  Born 14 Oct 1849 in Tuscarawas Co, OH.  Father, Nathaniel HARBAUGH.  Mother, Mary REAM.  Burial Orrville OH.  Informant Mrs. John MEYERS of 340 Crown St.  

Fink, Henry   10 Oct 1862
Private Henry Fink was age 48 when he entered service.  He was transferred to Co. K, 7th Regiment, Veteran Reserve Corps on 8 Dec 1863; mustered out 7 June 1865 at Washington, D.C.

Holmes County Probate Court Record:  Henry FINK married Elizabeth GOULDSBERRY on 29 Mar 1835 in Holmes County OH.  

1850 Census, Salt Creek Twp, Wayne County OH, page 90:  Henry FINK, age 37 PA, laborer; Elisabeth, age 33 VA; James M, age 12 OH; Johnson, age 11 OH; Sarah J, age10 OH; Catharine, age 9 OH; Henry, age 7 OH; Louisa, age 5 OH; Isaac, age 3 OH; Oresta, age 9 months OH.  

1860 census:  Fredericksburg, Salt Creek Twp, Wayne county, OH, page 186:  Henry FINK, age 47 PA, laborer; Elisabeth, age 41 VA; Catharine, age 18 OH; Henry W, age 16 OH; Louisa, age 14 OH; Isaac, age 12 OH; Erastus, age 10 OH; Joseph, sge 8 OH; George, age 4 OH; Louis, age 4 OH; Charles, age 1 OH; Catherine GOLDSBORO, age 70 VA.  

1870 census: Salt Creek Township, Wayne county, OH, page 310:  Henry FINK, age 57 OH, day laborer; Elisabeth, age 51 VA; Erastus, age 19 OH, day laborer; Joseph, age 18 OH, painter; George, age 16 OH, day laborer; Louis, age 15 OH, apprenticed to painter; Charles, age 11 OH; Catherine GOLDSBURG, age 84 VA, retired housekeeper.  

1880 census: Fredericksburg, Salt Creek Twp, Wayne, Ohio, page 309:  Henry FINK, age 67 OH, laborer, birthplace of parents left blank; Elisabeth, wife, age 61 VA, parents born VA; Catherine, daughter, divorced, age 37 OH.  

Henry Fink is buried at Fredericksburg west cemetery.  He died 16 Dec 1899.

Pension Index:  Henry FINK, D 120th OH Inf.  Invalid filed 1867 Dec 16.  

Son's Death record in Ohio:  File #22356:  Louis R. FINK died 22 Mar 1912 at Lebanon, Warren Co OH.  Married.  Painter.  Born 14 Mar 1857 in OH.  Father, Henry FINK.  Mother, Elizabeth GOLDBURG, born VA.  Removed to Cincinnati Crematory.  Informant, Mrs. Louis R. FINK of Lebanon, OH.  

Fink, Johnson*   18 Aug 1862
Private Johnson Fink was age 37 when he entered service.  He died 25 Mar 1863 at Milliken's Bend, Louisiana.

The Roll of Honor says he is buried at Vicksburg, Mississippi.
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[Note:  Johnson FINK, age 21 OH, is living in a hotel in Fredericksburg in 1860.  So the Johnson FINK listed here in the 1860 Census is probably the soldier.  The younger Johnson FINK may very well be the son of Henry FINK above.  I wonder if the soldier Johnson FINK is perhaps a brother of Henry FINK above.]

1850 Census, Hardy Twp, Holmes Co OH, Dwelling 216, Family 229:  Susan FINK, age 63 PA; Johnston, age 19 OH, laborer; Susan, age 11 OH.  

Who was Johnston's first wife?

Member at Family Search says Mary SCOTT married John FINK on 10 Apr 1860 in Wayne Co OH.  

1860 Fredericksburg, Salt Creek Township, Wayne County OH:  Johnson FINK, age 29 OH, farm laborer;  Mary Ann FINK, age 40 OH;  Thomas FINK, age 8 OH;  Susannah SCOTT, age 80 PA [insane];  Susannah FINK, age 73 PA.  

There is a Civil War veteran Johnson FINK buried at Fredericksburg, West cemetery, Wayne county, OH.  This could be just a memorial marker.
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1870 Census Salt Creek Township, Wayne County OH:  Mary FINK, age 51 OH;  Thomas FINK, age 17 OH; Olive FINK, age 9 OH;  Louis V [female], age 7 OH.  
Census 1880:  Fredericksburg, Wayne, Ohio

1880 Census Fredericksburg, Salt Creek, Wayne County OH, page 307:  Mary A FINK, age 61 OH, parents born Deleware; Thomas Scott, son, age 25 OH; Lois V, daughter, age 17 OH.  

Pension index for this soldier:  Johnson FINK, D 120th OH Inf.    Widow, Mary FINK, applied for pension in 1882.  

Daughter's Death record in Ohio: Lois V. HURST, of 724 Payne Ave, died at City Hospital, Akron, Summit Co OH on 16 Sep 1926.  Widow of John A.
 Born 25 June 1862 in OH.  Father Johnson FINK, born OH.  Mother, Mary SCOTT, born OH.  Burial at Fredericksburg OH.  Informant C. S. HOOVER, of Akron OH.  

First, Jacob H.   22 Aug 1862
Private First was age 21 when he entered service.  He was wounded 10 July 1863 in battle of Jackson, Mississippi; transferred to Co. E 114th OVI 27 Nov 1864.
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1850 Census Salt Creek Township, Wayne County OH:  Saml FIRST, age 31 PA, a farmer;  Eliza, age 29 PA;  Jacob, age 11 OH;  Thurman, age 8 OH; Hester A, age 5 OH; Harrison, age 2 OH.

1860 Census, Salt Creek Township, Wayne County OH:  Samuel FIRST, age 44 PA, a farmer;  Eliza, age 36 PA;  Jacob H. FIRST, age 20 OH, a farmer; Thurman K, age 17 OH;  Hester A, age 14 OH;   William H, age 11 OH;   John M, age 8 OH;   Sophia E, age 7 OH;  Adam L, age 2 OH.  


Wayne county OH Probate record: There is a Jacob H. FIRST who married Elisabeth J. LAWRENCE 5 Mar 1868.

1870 Salt Creek Township, Wayne County OH:  [I suspect that there was a mixup by the census taker in doing these two families living in consecutive dwellings on the census record.  One family consists of an elder and some of Jacob's siblings.  The other family seems to be Jacob's wife and child.  The heads of the two families seem to be reversed.]
   Dwelling 153, family 151:  Jacob H FIRST, age 54 [this age was written over] PA, a farmer;  John, age 20 OH, a farmer;  Sophia E, age 16 OH;  Adam, age 12 OH. Also living there: Amanda POORMAN, age 28 OH, a housekeeper and Elwilder [female] POORMAN, age 6 OH.  
   Dwelling 154, family 152:  Samuel FIRST, age 29 [this age was written over] OH, a farmer;  Elizabeth, age 22 OH;  Margaret, age 1 OH.  Also living there were Minnie POORMAN, age 2 OH, and Charles POORMAN, age 3 months,OH.
 
Pension index:  Jacon H FIRST, E 48th, D 120th and E 114th OH Inf.     Invalid pension applied for in the 1870s but the date is hard to read....looks like 1879 Nov 1.  

1880 census:  Clinton, Fulton County, Ohio:  Jacob H. FIRST, age 40 OH, a farmer, father born PA, mother born ?;  Elisabeth J, wife, age 31 OH, parents born OH;  Margaret E, daughter, age 11 OH;  Lola M, daughter,  age 9 OH;  Ethan E, son, age 5 OH;  Alphred, son, age 2 OH.

1900 Census, Clinton Township, Fulton County OH:  Jacob H FIRST, age 60 OH, born Apr 1840,  a farmer, married 32 yrs but his wife is not listed here, parents born PA;  Ethan, son, age 23 OH, single, born Nov 1876, occupation hard to read but one word may be "builder";  Jessie, daughter, age 17 OH, born Dec 1882, single;  Cleon [?] L, son, age 13 OH, born Oct 1886.

1910 Census, Norvell Township, Jackson County Michigan:  Jacob H FIRST, age 69 OH, widowed, no occupaton, is listed as the father-in-law of Cornelius D SPRING whose wife is Jessie A, age 28 OH.  

1920 Census Columbia Township, Jackson County Michigan:  Jacob H FIRST, age 79 OH, no occupation, widowed, parents born OH, is listed as the father-in-law of Cornelius S. SPRING.  The wife of Cornelius is Jessie A, age 38 OH.  

Jacob, his wife and three of their children are buried at Wauseon Union cemetery in Fulton County OH.
His grave has GAR.  His dates are 22 Apr 1840 - 6 Aug 1922

Is listed at Sons of Union Veterans Grave Database

Fortney, John S.   16 Aug 1862
Private Fortney was age 22 when he entered service.  He was captured 3 May 1864 near Snaggy Point on the Red River, Louisiana; mustered out 7 July 1865 at Camp Chase, Ohio.
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1850 Census, Chester Twp, Wayne Co OH, Dwelling 317, Family George G? FORTNEY, age 53 PA, farmer; Margaret, age 46 PA; Amanda R?, age 19 PA; Lavinia, age 15 OH; William, age 13 OH; Hiram, age 10 OH; John, age 6 OH; Thomas, age 5 OH; Winfield W?, age 5 months OH; Alvin C. KELLEY?, age 1 OH.  

1860 Census Chester Twp, Wayne County OH, page 327: George W. FORTNEY age 62 PA, day laborer; Margaret, age 54 PA; William age 21 OH, day laborer; Hiram, age 19 OH, farm laborer ; John, age 16 OH, [Note: He may have given his age incorrectly when he entered the service.]; Thomas W., age 14 OH ; Alvin C. M., age 10 OH .
 
Wayne County Probate Court record:  John S FORTNEY married Catherine E VANNASTDAN on 5 Sep 1867 in Wayne County OH.  

1870 census, Chester Township Wayne County OH, page 68:   John Fortney age 27 [or 25], day laborer;  Catherine age 21 PA; H.B., age 2 [male] OH and W.F., age 6 months OH [male] born in Feb.1870.  [Note: Margaret, age 66 PA, living next door with F.W. FORTNEY, age 24 OH.]

1880 Census, Pittsburg, Wayne county OH, page 54:  John FORTNEY, age 38 OH, stone mason, parents born PA; Catherine,wife, age 36 PA, parents born PA; Henry B, son, age 12 OH, William L, son, age 10 OH, Nina J, daughter, age 8 OH, and Mary, daughter, age 6 OH.  

Wayne County Probate Court record:  John S FORTNEY married Lizzie VAN NOSDALL on 1 Jun 1884 in Wayne County OH.  

1900 Census, Chester Twp, Wayne County OH, page 57:   John FORTNEY, age 56 OH, born Aug 1843, married 33 yrs [note: this has to be wrong], stone mason, parents born PA;  Elizabeth, wife, age 40 IN, born Jan 1860, married 33 yrs [Note: this has to be wrong], parents born PA; H Burlington, son, age 32 OH, single, born Mar 1868, stone mason;   James??? T, son, age 12 OH, born Aug 1887; Lera? daughter, age 8 OH; born Aug 1891; Alvin, son, age 2 OH, born Oct 1897;

1910 Census, Chester Twp, Wayne County OH, page 70:   John, age 67 OH, second marriage, married 25 yrs, own income, parents born PA; Elizabeth, wife, age 50 OH, parents born PA, first marriage, married 25 yrs, 6 children/4 still living;  Jonas, son, age 22 OH, single, farm laborer; Levah, daughter, age 18 OH; Alvin,son, age 12 OH; Mary, daughter, age 9 OH; WAPLER, granddaughter, age 7 OH. [Note: Column 30 is marked with UA for military service for John.]

1920 Census, Chester Twp, Wayne County OH, page 71:  John S FORTNEY, age 76 years, father born US, mother born England, no occupation; Lizzie, wife, age 60 IN, parents born PA; Mary E, daughter, age 19 OH.  

Daily Record, 20 June 1928, page 2 states that John S. Fortney, a civil war veteran,  died at home in New Pittsburg.  He was 84 years old.  He had a wife and five children still living.  [New Pittsburg is in Chester Township west of Wooster.]
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Ohio Online Death Certificate Index:  John S FORTNEY died 20 June 1928 in Wayne County OH.

There is a Civil War soldier Fortney, John S. 1841-1929? buried at New Pittsburg cemetery, Wayne county OH.

Graves registration card lists: CIVIL WAR, ARMY, CO A, 114TH OVI  and CO F, 16TH OVI   Birth: 15 Aug, 1843  Death 20 June 1928 in Chester Twp, Wayne County OH.  

Pension Index:  John S FORTNEY, A 114th, F 16th and? 114th.  Invalid filed 1890 May 14 OH.  Widow, Stella E FORTNEY, filed 1928 July 6 in OH.  

Death record in Ohio:  File #19502?:  John Smyser FORTNEY died 20 Jun 1928 at Chester Twp, Wayne Co OH.  Married to Stella E.   Stone Mason.  Born 15 Aug 1843 in OH.  Father, Geroge FORTNEY, born PA.  Mother, Margaret SHIELD, born England.  Burial New Pittsburg, OH.  Informant Mrs. Stella FORTNEY of Wooster, OH.  

Wife's Death record in Ohio: File 57620:  Stella Elizabeth FORTNEY died 16 Sep 1934 at Congress, Wayne Co OH.  Widow of John FORTNEY.  Born 1 Jan 1860 in IN.  Father Henry VAN NASDALL, born IN.  Mother Elizabeth SEIFRED, born OH.  Burial New Pittsburg.  Informant Mrs. Mary BILLHEIMER of West Salem, OH, R. D.

Frary, Eli M.   15 Oct 1862
Cemetery PhotoCorporal Frary was age 24 when he entered service.  He was appointed on 17 Apr 1863; discharged 30 Nov 1864 at the mouth of the White River, Arkansas on a Surgeon's certificate of disability.

He died on 7 Dec 1912.
Civil War soldier Frary, Eli M. 1840-1912 buried at Burbank cemetery, Wayne county OH.  Buried next to Eli is Harriet Frary 1846-1925.  Pearl is also buried there, 1881-1967.

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1850 Census Harrisville, Township, Medina County OH, page 181:  It appears that all these people are living in two side by side dwellings:  Orange FRARY, age 47 VT, a farmer;  Jerusha age 44 NY;  Orange J?, age 21 [male] OH, a farmer;  Elihu F, age 19 OH, a farmer;  Sylvester, age 17 OH, a farmer; Darius M, age 15 OH, a farmer;  Isaac N, age 13 OH;  Emoline, age 11 OH;  Eli M [male], age 9 OH;  Emily, age 6 OH;  Mary M, age 6 OH;  Marcia A, age 4 OH.

1860 Census, Harrisville Township, Medina County OH:  Jerusha  FRAREY [female]  age 54 NY, a farmer;  Eli M, [mistakenly listed as female], age 20 OH;  Emily age 16 OH; Mary, age 16 OH;  Marcia, age 14 OH.  

1870 Census, Harrisville Township, Medina County, OH;  Eli M FRAREY [male], age 30 OH, a farmer;  Hattie, age 24 OH;  Jerusha [female] age 64 NY;  Emily A, age 25 OH;  Maria A, age 24 OH.  

1880 Census, Harrisville Township, Medina County, OH, page 283-284:  Eli FRARY, age 40 OH, a farmer, father born VT, mother born NY;  Hannah, age 34 OH, father born OH, mother born PA.

1900 Census, Harrisville Township, Medina County OH,  page 59:  Eli M FRARY, age 60 OH, born Apr 1840, married 32 yrs, a farmer, father born Vermont, mother born NY;  Harriet, wife, age 54 OH, born Feb 1846, married 32 yrs, 2 children/2 still living, parents born PA;  Leona P, daugter, age 19 OH, born Mar 1881, single;  Harry G, son, age 16 OH, born June 1883.  

1910 Census, Harrisville Township, Medina County, OH, page 98:  Living with Harry G FRARY and his family are Harry's parents and sister:  Eli M FRARY, age 69 OH, first marriage, married 41 yrs, retired farmer, father born VT, mother born NY;  Harriet, age 64 OH, first marriage, married 41 yrs, parents born PA;  Pearl [Harry's sister], age 28 OH, single, a dress maker at home.  

Wayne County Democrat, 10 Dec 1912, page 1
Fall Fatal to Farmer at Burbank
  Eli Frary, aged 74 years, a farmer who resided just over the Medina county line at Burbank, died Saturday night from injuries received Saturday morning when he fell down stairs.
  Frary had not been in good health.  He was just starting down the stairs when he slipped and plunged, head first, to the bottom.  The man was unconscious when picked up, and remained in this state until death came twelve hours later.
  Eli Frary was a widely-known man in the community.  He is survived by a wife and two children, a son and a daughter.  He was uncle of Postmaster Frary, of Burbank.
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The same text was printed in the Wooster Daily News on 9 Dec 1912 on page 1.

Pension Index:  Eli M FRARY, D 120th OH Inf.  Invalid filed 1865 Nov 11.  Widow, name completely faded, filed 1913 Feb 10 in OH.  

http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Medina/MedinaIndex.htm
History of Medina County, and Ohio, Baskin & Battey, 1881, Biographical Sketches, Harrisville Twp, page 866 - 867, ELI M. FRARY, farmer; P. O. Burbank ; son of Orange Wells Frary, who was born in Vermont in 1801, in the month of May, and emigrated West with his father, Elihu, who located in East Union Township, Wayne Co., Ohio, when Orange was 12 years of age. Elihu Frary, having been a man of business and considerable means, he became embarrassed in Vermont, by bailing the Sheriff, and, having it to pay, sought to better his fortune by migrating Westward. He was a blacksmith by trade. After several years' residence in Wayne Co., he moved to this township, locating in the south part, where he purchased 120 acres. Orange W. was married in 1828, to Jerusha Perkins, who was born in 1803, in New York State ; her father's name was Josiah ; the Perkins family are known as early settlers. Orange had learned the stone-cutter's occupation, which he worked at some time, assisting in preparing the stone for the Norwalk Court House. After his marriage, he located in Huron Co.; lived there four years ; returning to Wayne Co., where he purchased 130 acres " in the woods," where he built him a cabin and began clearing up his land ; remaining here until 1848, when he located on his father's place, now owned by Eli M.; he died Sept. 1. 1852 ; was a consistent member in the M. E. Church, to which he was much attached, and gave the timber for building the first church erected in Burbank. Eli was born in Wayne Co., April 19, 1840, of a family of eleven, ten of whom grew to maturity. October, 1862, he enlisted in Co. D, 120th O. V. I; was discharged, on account of disability, December, 1864 ; was at the siege of Vicksburg, and other important engagements. April 19, 1868, was wedded to Hattie Spiker, born in Wayne Co., Feb. 24, 1846, daughter of Jonathan and Elizabeth (Wiler) Spiker, both natives of Pennsylvania, and now reside in Wayne Co. Mr. Frary is a member of the United Brethren in Christ ; has been Class-leader for several years.

Death record in Ohio:  File #67570?: Eli M. FRARY died Harrisville Twp, Medina Co OH on 7 Dec 1912.  Married.  Farmer.  Born 19 Apr 1840 in Wayen Co.  Father, Orang FRARY.  Mother Gervia PERKINS, born CN.  Burial Burbank Cem.  Informant, Hary FRARY of Burbank OH.  

Funk, David B.   24 Sept 1864           Also listed in Company F.  
Private David Funk was age 37 when he entered service.  He was transferred to Co. E 114th OVI on 27 Nov 1864.  
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See Company F for Family information.

Funk, Isaac*   22 Aug 1862
Sergeant Isaac Funk was age 23 when he entered service.  He was appointed from private on 17 Apr 1863; died 7 Aug 1863 at Cairo, Illinois.

The Roll of Honor says he is buried at Mound City, Illinois.

1850 Census, Plain Twp, Wayne County OH, page 368: Hugh FUNKE, age 47 VA, farmer; Elizabeth, age 41 PA; Curpus? [male], age 19 OH, farmer; Isaac, age 15 OH, farmer; Lois, age 12 OH; Eunice, age 10 OH; Zenus [male], age 8 OH; Laban ?, [male] age 4 OH; Tabitha, age 23 OH.
[Family Search member says mother's name was Elizabeth CORNELL.]

1860 Census, Plain Twp, Wayne County OH, page 262:  Hugh FUNK, age 58 VA, farmer; Elizabeth, age 50 PA; Isaac, age 25 OH, farmer; Eunice, age 20 OH; Zenas? [male], age 18 OH; Laban? [male], age 15 OH; Catharine WHITE, age 11 OH.

There is a stone for Civil War soldier FUNK, Isaac died 1863, Pleasantview (Yankeetown) cemetery, Plain Twp, Wayne county, OH.  This information is from th eWayne Co Grave Registration Cards.  

Gailey, Robert R.  15 Aug 1862
1st Lieutenant Gailey was age 35 when he entered service.  He resigned 14 Mar 1863.

1850 Census, Sugar Creek Twp, Wayne Co OH, Dwelling 42, Family 42:  Robert GALY, age 55 PA, farmer; Martha, age 47 PA; Alexander, age 24 PA, farmer; Robert R, age 23 PA, no occupation; John, age 21 PA; Margaret J, age 19 PA; Elisabeth, age 14 PA; Mary M, age 7 OH; Elvira, age 5 OH; Albert H, age 3 OH.  

1860 Census Fredericksburg, Salt Creek Twp, Wayne County OH, page 189:  Robert R GAILY, age 33 PA, druggist; Sarah, age 33 PA; Eleza ALBERTSON, age 14 PA; Henry E JOHNSON, age 11 NY; Joseph LEWIS?, age 28 VA, barber.

1870 Census, Salt Creek Twp, Wayne County OH, page 313:  Robert R GAILY, age 43, PA, merchant; Sarah, age 40 PA;  Eliza ALBERTSON, age 22 PA.  

1880 Census, Franklin Twp, Fayette County, PA, page 188:  Robert R GAILEY, age 53 PA, minister, parents born PA; Sarah, wife,  age 55 PA, father born Ireland, mother born PA.  

1900 Census, Carrollton Village, Center Twp, Carroll County OH, page 47:   Robert R. GAILEY, age 73 PA, born March 1827, clergyman, married 47 yrs, parents born in PA;  Sarah, wife, age 74 PA, born August 1825, married 47 yrs, 2 children/0 living, father born Ireland, mother's birthplace left blank.  

Pension Index:  Robert R GAILEY, D 120th OH Inf.  Invalid filed 1889?? in OH.  

Death record in Ohio:  File # 6373, Robt. R. GAILEY died 13 Feb 1910 at Carrollton, Center Twp, Carroll Co OH.  Married.  Minister.  Born 27 Mar 1827 in PA.  Father Robert GAILEY, born PA.  Mother, Jane DAWSON, born PA.  Burial Carrollton, OH.  Informant Mary GAILEY, of Carrollton, OH.  

Haven't identified Robert's wife.  Born<1827> in PA.  

Gaut, Benjamin F.   25 Aug 1862  
Sergeant Gaut was age 32 when he entered service.  He was appointed from Corporal on 17 Apr 1863; transferred to Co. E, 114th OVI on 27 Nov 1864.

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1850 Census, haven't found

1860 Census, Wayne Twp, Wayne County, OH, page 154:  B F GAUT, age 31 OH, farmer; Rebecca, age 31 OH; Mary E, age 4 OH.  

1870 Census, Wayne Twp, Wayne County OH, page 361:  Benjamin F GAUT, age 41 OH, farmer; Martha J, age 36 OH; Mary E, age 14 OH; Anna M, age 3 OH; Frank A, age 2 OH; Florence A, 5 months OH, born in Jan 1870; Mary McAFIE, age 28 OH, housekeeper.  

1880 Census, Wayne Twp, Wayne County, OH, page 354:  Benjamin F GAUT, age 51 OH, farmer, parents born PA; Mattie J, wife, age 46, Ireland, parents born Ireland; Annie M, daughter, age 13 OH [note mother born Ireland]; Frank A, son, age 12 OH; Florence A, daughter, age 10 OH; Cora A, daughter, age 8 OH; John E, son, age 7 OH; Grace E, daughter, age 5 OH; George C, son, age 3 OH.  

Hardesty's Historical and Geographical Encyclopedia. [Wayne County Ohio version] published in 1885, page 488, Clinton Twp section:
"Benjamin F. Gaut volunteered at Wooster, August 23, 1862, and at Mansfield, Richland county, September 10th, was mustered into Company D, 120th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, as a private.  For good soldierly conduct he was promoted corporal, then sergeant.  The first promotion was at Mansfield, and the second at Vicksburg.  He saw three years active service, and was only absent from duty three weeks, when he was in hospital at Memphis, ill with cholera morbus and camp diarrhea, but was never absent when the regiment was in action.  He took part in the battles of Chickasaw Bayou, Arkansas Post, those of his regiment in the advance under Grant on Vicksburg, and the siege of that city, those of the Red River expedition, including Snaggy Point, where the colonel of the regiment fell, and of more than four hundred men only one hundred and sixty-two escaped capture, Mr. Gaut being one of the fortunate ones.  He also shared in the taking of Fort Blakeley.  He was mustered out with the regiment, at Galveston, Texas, July 24, 1865.  
John and Elizabeth (France) Gaut are his parents, and he was born in Wayne township, Wayne county, October 26, 1828.  He was first married to Rebecca N. Downing.  She was born in Wooster, July 7, 1828; they were married October 10, 1854, and she died May 24, 1864, having been the mother of two children:  Mary D., born November 8, 1855; Stephen H., born January 6, 1858, died August 27th following.  In Wayne County, March 19, 1866, Benjamin F. Gaut and Mattie J. McAfee were united in marriage, and their children were born:  Anna M., February 11, 1867; Frank A., April 22, 1868; Florence A., January 9, 1870; Cora M., August 25, 1871; John E., April 2, 1875; Grace E., March 3, 11875; George C., October 12, 1876.  Mrs. Gaut was born in Ireland, May 13, 1832, the daughter of Samuel and Grace (Stinson) McAfee.  Farming is Mr. Gaut's occupation, and Shreve is his postoffice address."

There is no obituary listed at Wooster for Benjamin Gaut.

Wayne County Graves Registration book:  Benjamin F. GAUT, address Shreve, died 6 January 1887 in Shreve. Born 26 October 1828 in Wayne township, Wayne county, Ohio.  He is buried in Wooster Cemetery, Lot 278, block 9, grave 2.  His headstone shows that he was in Company D, 120th Regiment OVI.  The record indicates that he was also in Company E, 114th OVI.
 

Gould, William*   22 Aug 1862
Sergeant Gould was age 27 when he entered service.  He died 15 May 1863 at Young's Point, Louisiana.

The Roll of Honor says he is buried at Vicksburg, Mississippi in section H, grave 130.

Wayne County Probate Court record:  William E. GOULD married Hannah PORTER on 17 May 1862 in Wayne County OH.  

Pension Index:  William GOULD, D 120th OH Inf.  Widow, Hannah GOULD, filed 1863 July 7.  Minor, R V SMITH guardian, filed 1868 Nov? 10.  No state given.  

Hague, Elijah   25 Aug 1862
Corporal Hague was age 26 when he entered service.  He was discharged 15 July 1863 at Columbus, Ohio on a Surgeon's certificate of disability.
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1850 Census, haven't found

1860 Census, Clinton Twp, Wayne county OH, page 292:  Thomas BEVINGTON, age 28 OH; Mary, age 22 OH; William, age 4 OH; Silas, age3 OH; Elijah Hague age 23 OH, a laborer.

Wayne County Probate records:  Elijah HAGUE married Lucy E. McCLURE, 26 Sep 1867.  

1870 Census, Clinton Twp, Wayne County OH, page 113:  Elijah HAIG, age 34 OH, farmer; L.E., [female]age 25 OH; Albertis, age 2 OH; L.J. [female] age 9 months, born Oct 1869.  Also living there are Eli DEITRICK, age 19 OH, works on farm and James DEITRICK, age 4 OH.  

1880 Census, Lots Creek, Ringgold, Iowa, page 111:  Elijah HAGUE, age 41 OH, farmer, parents born PA;  Lucy, wife, age 35 OH, parents born PA; Albertus, son, age 12 OH; Lizzie, daughter, age 10 OH; Samuel, son, age 8 IA; Grace, daughter, age 7 months, IA.  

Pension index:  Elijah HAGUE, D 120th OH Inf.    Invalid filed 8? in Iowa.  Widow, Lucy E, applied for a pension in Iowa, the date is hard to read but looks like 1894, Sept.
So for this reason, I think this is probably the correct family.

http://iowawpagraves.org/index.php:  Elijah HAGUE, born 1837.  Died 28 Jan 1894.  Burial Maple Row Cem., Athens Twp, Ringgold Co. IA.   Comments:  Kellerton; Co D 120th Ohio Inf. Civil War.   

HANNA, James R.   25 Feb 1864
Private Hanna was age 22 when he entered service.  He was captured 3 May 1864 near Snaggy Point on the Red River, Louisiana; mustered out 8 July 1865 at Camp Chase, Ohio.

1850 Census, Salt Creek Twp, Holmes Co OH, Dwelling 1990, Family 2027:  Robert HANNA, age 43 PA, carpenter; Christiana M, age 37 PA; John, age 18 OH, carpenter; Isabelle, age 13 OH; Thomas, age 11 OH; James R, age 9 OH; Anna, E, age 7 OH; Nancy R, age 3 OH; Mary E, age 6 months OH.  

1860 Census, Prairie Twp, Holmes Co OH, page 380:  Robert HANNA, age 54 PA, carpenter; Jane, age 40 OH; Thomas, age 21 OH, day labor; James, age 19 OH, day labor; Ann E, age 16 OH; Nancy R, age 13 OH; Mary E, age 11 OH.   

HARBAUGH, John   16 Oct 1862            Born <1835>.
Private John Harbaugh was age 27 when he entered service.  He was transferred to Co. K 3d Regiment, Veteran Reserve Corps, 16 Dec 1863; mustered out 16 Aug 1865 at Hartford, Connecticut as a Corporal.           There is also a John HARBAUGH in Company G, 120th OVI, born about 1844.
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World Connect....he was also in Co F, 19th Reg OH Vol Inf.   Died 24 Oct 1899, buried at Oak Hill, near Clark, Coshocton Co OH where his father was also buried..  Married Elizabeth CONKLE and ???Nancy BOWER.  Parents Henry HARBAUGH and Sophia POLLINS.  
[Note:  Clark is on Rt 83 near the Holmes Coshocton boundary.]

1850 Census, Mill Creek Twp, Coshocton Co OH, Dwelling 127, Family 127:  Henry HARBAUGH, age 51 PA, farmer; Sophia, age 43 PA; Isaac, age 21 OH, laborer; Louisa, age 19 OH; Daniel, age 17 OH, farmer; John, age 16 OH, farmer; Joseph, age 14 OH; Amoz, [male], age 12 OH; William, age 9 OH; David, age 6 OH; Elizabeth, age 2 months OH.  

1860 Census, Series M 653 Roll 989, Mechanic Twp, Holmes Co OH, page 309:  John HARBAUGH, age 25 OH, farmer; Elizabeth, age 24 OH; Elijah, age 3 OH.  

1870 Census, Series M593 Roll 1224, Mechanic Twp, Holmes County OH, page 103:  John HARBAUGH, age 36 OH, farmer; Elizabeth, age 35 OH; Georg O, age 5 OH; Bella, age 3 OH; Hannah A, 5 months OH, born Dec 1869.

1880 Census, Series T9 Roll 1034, Mechanic Twp, Holmes Co OH, page 327:  John HARBAUGH, age 45 OH, farmer, parents born PA; Elizabeth, wife, age 45 PA, parents born PA; Geor H, son, age 17 OH, single, farm laborer; Lucy M. A. , daughter, age 13 OH; Hannah A, daughter, age 10 OH; Tressia? E, daughter, age 5 OH; Bertha M, daughter, age 1 OH.  

Pension Index:  John HARBAUGH, D 120th OH and K 3rd VRC.  Invalid filed 1889 May 23 in OH.  Widow, Nancy J HARBAUGH, filed 1900 June? 1 in OH.  

1900 Census, dated 7 June, Series T623 Roll 1323, Wilmot village, Sugar Creek Twp, Stark Co OH, page 255:  Nancy J. HARBAUGH, age 61 OH, widow, born June 1838,  6 children/1 still living, parents born Ireland.  

Daughter's Death record in Ohio:  File #59090?, Tressie Ellen SPRING, of Jeromesville, Ashland Co OH, died there on 20 Sept 1944.  Married to Joseph SPRING.  Born 24 Feb 1875 at Holmes Co OH.  Parents John HARBAUGH and Elizabeth CONKLE, born Holmes Co OH.  Burial Jeromesville OH.  Informant, Joseph SPRING of Jeromesville OH.  

2nd Wife's Death record in Ohio:  File #14158?, Nancy HARBAUGH, died 22 Feb 1916 at Aultman Hospital, Canton, Stark Co OH.  Widow.  Born 1840 in OH.  Burial Wilmot OH.  Informant Mrs. P CAMP, of Canton OH.


[There is a Civil War soldier Harbaugh, John A., no dates given, buried at West Salem cemetery, Congress Twp, Wayne county OH.  Co I, 16th Ohio, 1834 to 1917]

Harbaugh, Presley M.   16 Aug 1862
Corporal Presley Harbaugh was age 26 when he entered service.  He was discharged 27 Apr 1863 at St. Louis, Missouri on a Surgeon's certificate of disability.

  Listed at Soldiers and Sailors as P. M. HARBAUGH in as a Corporal, out as a Private, Co D 120th OH.  

I need to see the image for parent name.  Pension Index:  Presley M. HARBACH of Co D 120th OH Inf, filed in OH 1864.

Grave Registration card:  Presley M HARBAUGH of Co C 120th OVI died 1863.  Born 1838.  Also spelled HORBACH.  Burial at Union Cem, Dalton, Wayne Co OH.

Hartman, Henry   17 Oct 1862
Private Harman was age 21 when he entered service.  He was captured 3 May 1864 near Snaggy Point on the Red River, Louisiana; mustered out 7 July 1864 [this year may be a mistake, probably is 1865] at Camp Chase, Ohio.
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1850 Census, Sugar Creek Twp, Wayne Co OH, Dwelling 363, Family 364:  Michael HARTMAN, age 48 Germany, wagonmaker; Catharine, age 36 PA; Leonard, age 16 OH, laborer; Mary, age 14 OH; Adam, age 11 OH; twin, Jacob, age 9 OH; twin, Henry, age 9 OH; Daniel, age 7 OH; Sarah, age 5 OH; Catharine, age 3 OH; George, age 9 months OH; Christ GOLDNER?, ag 38 Switzerland, wagonmaker.  

1860 Census, Sugar Creek Twp, Wayne County, OH, page 82:  Michael HARTMAN, age 52 Prussia, a farmer; Catharine, age 46 PA; Adam, age 20 OH, carpenter; Henry, age 18 OH; Jacob, age 18 OH; Daniel, age 16 OH; Sarah, age 15 OH; Catharine, age 13 OH; George, age 10 OH; John, age 8 OH; Susanna, age 5 OH.  

1870 Census, Village of Orrville, Baughman Township, Wayne County OH, page 239:  Henry HARTMAN, age 28 OH, clerk in Dry Goods store, is living with Frank and Jennie HARBACH.

1880 Census Orrville, Wayne County OH, page 239:  Henry HARTMAN, age 38 OH, a D G Merchant, father born Wurtemberg, mother born PA;  Susan, his wife, age 36 OH, parents born PA;  DeGlenn, son, age 5 OH.

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     Hardesty's Historical and Geographical Encyclopedia. [Wayne County Ohio version] published in 1885, page 506, Green Twp section:
    Henry Hartman joined the Union army at Mansfield, Oct 17, 1862, Company D, 120th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, which in service was assigned 1st brigade, 2d division, 13th army corps.  He was a participant in the action of this gallant regiment in the battles of Chickasaw Bayou, and Arkansas Post.  In the latter battle the 120th was the first regiment to enter the rebel fort, and their colors the first to wave over the rebel ramparts.  Owing to the efficient service of the Foster battery, which disabled the rifled cannon which commanded the field, and also that of the gunboat Benton, disabling the cannon commanding the river, this entrance was effected with but small loss of life.  When the fort was in the hands of the Union soldiers, having no other ammunition, they cut the railroad iron which guarded the outside of the fort and shot into the ranks of the foe and it proved a more destructive weapon than the shell.  At this place, Mr. Hartman narrowly escaped with his life.  A minieball struck just in front of where he lay, scattering dirt all over him, and filling his eyes with mud.  After this engagement he was next on the field at Youngs Point, and later, engaged in shelling the forts about Grand Gulf.  In the rear of Vicksburg, the regiment was twice employed in charging the works, and the second time some of the men succeeded in gaining the breastworks.  A part of the time the Wisconsin regiment that had the eagle "Old Abe" was with them in the charge. [
    Eau Claire Eagles Company C 8th regiment of Wisconsin]  After the fall of Vicksburg, Mr. Hartman was sent to take part in the advance on Jackson, Mississippi.  At this place he became quite sick, and was sent to the hospital at New Orleans.  He rejoined the regiment before the Red River expedition, and was taken prisoner at Snaggy Point, and with many of his company, and a large number of prisoners from many different States, he endured the dreadful hardships of Camp Ford, Texas.  The dreadful privations and inhumane cruelty practiced upon these brave men, are fully recounted in another part  of this Encyclopedia.  The ingenuity displayed by some of the men was truly wonderful.  With only two axes, the winter quarters of this entire company were constructed.  One of the men made a lathe, and from clay found within the borders of the prison, made different articles of pottery.  Another formed a "gigsaw" from an old hoop skirt and began the manufacture of combs.  Another engaged in making sweet potato pies, which were sold to the Confederates.  As they had neither sugar or salt, and were limited in all their resources, it is hard to imagine how these pies were made.   These prisoners were dismissed at the close of the war, reached Ohio, and received their discharge from the government at Columbus, July 7, 1865.  The length of Mr. Hartman's army life was two years, eight months and twenty days.  He is the son of Michael and Catharine (Christman) Hartman, and was born October 16, 1841.  At Mt. Eaton, Ohio, September 1, 1871, Susan Witwer became his wife.  She was the daughter of Michael and Magdalena (Winger) Witwer, and was born April 16, 1844.  One son has been given Mr. and Mrs. Hartman, DeGlenn, born August 9, 1874.  A brother of Mrs. Hartman, Henry Witwer, was a member of Company H, 120th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and died in the hospital at Benton Barracks, St. Louis, Missouri, July 25, 1863.  Mr. Hartman is engaged as a dry goods merchant at Orrville, Ohio.
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1900 Census, Mad Anthony St, Millersburg Village, Hardy Township, Holmes County OH, page 56:  Henry HARTMAN, age 58 OH, born Oct 1841, married 30 yrs, dry goods merchant, father born Germany, mother born PA;  Susan, wife, age 57 OH, born April 1843, married 30 yrs, one child, one still living, parents born PA;  DeGlenn, son, age 25 OH, born Aug 1874, dry goods merchant, single;  Lulu SHEODLER or SHRODLER, [can't read relationship], age 22 OH, born Aug 1877, a milliner, father born PA, mother born NY;  Michael WITWER, father-in-law, age 86 PA, born July 1813, widowed, parents born PA, no occupation listed.  

Pension Index:  Henry HARTMAN, D 120th OH Inf.  Invalid filed 1880 June 21.  Widow, Susan HARTMAN, filed 1902? Nov 10 in OH.  

1910 Census, Pleasant Street, Orrville, Green Township, Wayne County OH, page 198:  Susan HARTMAN, a widow, is living in Orrville, age 66 OH, parents born PA, has no occupation listed, but has two roomers living with her.  [Note:  Susan Witwer HARTMAN died 29 May 1925 at Orrville, Wayne Co OH and was buried at Crown Hill Cem.]

Is Henry buried at Crown Hill Cem. with his wife?

Wife's Death record in Ohio:  File #32986?, Susan HARTMAN died 29 May 1925 at West Market St, Orrville, Wayne Co OH.  Widow of Henry HARTMAN.  Born 16 Apr 1844 at East Union Twp, OH.  Father, Michael WITWER, born Lancaster PA.  Mother, Mattie WINGER, born Lancaster, PA.  Burial Crown Hill Cem.  Informant Mrs. HUNTSBERGER, of Orrville OH.  

Heller, John*   13 Oct 1862
Private Heller was age 33 when he entered service.  He died on 30 Jan 1863 at St. Louis, Missouri.

The Roll of Honor says he is buried at St. Louis, Missouri, in Jefferson Barracks Cemetery in section 65, grave 162.

Who are his parents?

1850 Census, Sugar Creek, Wayne Co OH, Dwelling 357, Family 358:  John HELLER, age 20 OH, no occupation is listed.  He is living with a Keller family.  

Wayne County Probate Court record:  John HELLER, married Eliza BEARBOWER on 12 March 1851 in Wayne County OH.  

1860 Census, Sugar Creek Township, Wayne County OH page 83:  John HELLER, age 30 OH, a blacksmith; Eliza, age 32, OH;  Celeste, age 8 OH; Elizabeth, age 5 OH;  Irvine, age 4 OH.

John did not return from the war.  In 1870 Census, Salt Creek Township page 328: Eliza HELLER, age 43 OH; Elizabeth, age 16 OH.  

Wife's Death record in Ohio:  File #40757, Eliza HELLER, died 29 July 1911 at Fredericksburg, Wayne Co OH.  Widow.  Born 26 Sept 1827 at Wayne County OH.  Father John BEARBOWER.  Mother Eliza BEARBOWER, born Wayne County OH.  Burial East Cem.  Informant M. L. Stofahlet?, of Fredericksburg OH.  

Hill, Horace D.   8 Aug 1862
Private Hill was age 19 when he entered service.  He was discharged 13 May 1864 at Baton Rouge, Louisiana on a Surgeon's certificate of disability.

1850 Census, Medina, Medina Co OH, Dwelling 903, Family 905:  Isaac HILL, age 38 PA, editor; Maria, age 31 OH; Horace D, age 7 OH; William T?, age 5 OH; James M, age 4 OH; Ezra, age 2 OH; Harrison J. BROWN, age 14 OH.  

1860 Census, Wooster, Wayne County OH, page 113:   Horace HILL, age 16 OH, apprenticed to a tinner;  living with Charles McClure.  They are living on the east side of Wooster.

???1870 Census, Wayne Twp, Noble Co IN, page 327:  Horace HILL, age 26 OH, laborer; Malissa, age 19 IN.  [Next door to the Luther [39] and Hariett HILL family.]

????There are way too many Horace HILLs in the Civil War for me .......  I need some clues.   I need a pension if one exists for this soldier.  At Soldiers and Sailors System there are 44 Horace Hill listed,  Three are Horace D. HILL

Jameson, Rodney   20 Aug 1862
Private Jameson was age 25 when he entered service.  He was discharged 6 Jan 1864 at New Orleans, Louisiana on a Surgeon's certificate of disability.
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????Wayne County Probate Court Record:  Stephen JAMESON married Nancy S DURRAH on 31 Dec 1829 in Wayne Co OH.  [Note: Rodney's parents?]

Wayne County Probate Court Record:  Nancy JAMISON married James McDOWELL on 3 Jun 1845 in Wayne Co OH.  [Note: Rodney's mother?]

Can't fine 1850

1860 Census, Tuscarawas Township, Stark County OH page 345:  Living with N M DOWAL [female], head of house, a widow, farmer, age 50 VT;  R JAMESON, age 23 OH  [female];  Rodney JAMESON, age 22 OH, farm hand;  Stephen A, age 20 OH, farm hand;  Caroline, age 14 OH;  Willard, age 12 OH;  Etta A, age 10 OH, a cooper with real estate of $900 and personal estate of $1000.

[Note:  1870 Census, Sugar Creek Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 350: Nancy McDOWELL, age 60 VT;  Willard McDOWELL, age 21 OH, farmer.   Probably the children above the the 1860 Census beginning with Caroline, should have the last name of McDOWELL.  1880 Census, Main St, Dalton, Wayne Co OH, page 314:   Nancy McDOWELL, age 69 NH, parents born VT; Willard McDOWELL,  son, age 31 OH, father born NH, mother born PA.]

Wayne County probate records:  Rodney JAMESON married Rachel McFAN, 25 Dec 1867.

1870 Census, Worthington Twp, Richland county, OH:   Rodney JAMISON, [30 OH] farm laborer;  Rachel [29 OH];  Jane [2 OH];  Charles [4 months OH].

1880 Census Greene township, Wayne, OH, page 212: Rodney JAMISON, age 38 OH, farmer, parents born OH; Rachel, wife, age 39 OH, parents born OH; Jane R, daughter, age 12 OH; Charles E, son, age 8 OH; Mary, daughter, age 5 OH.

Pension index: Rodney JAMESON, D 120th OH Inf.     Invalid filed in 1880 Mar or May 10....no state given.  

1900 Census, Series T623 Roll 1331, Chippewa Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 93:  Rhonda????? JAMESON [male], age 60 OH, farmer, born Feb 1840, married 29 yrs, father born NY, mother born NJ;  Rachel, wife, age 62 PA, born Mar 1838, married 29 yrs, 4 children/2 still living, father born Scotland, mother born PA; Jennie, daughter, age 25 OH, single, born May 1875;  Mary, daughter, age 22 OH, born Jan??? 1878; John McFANN, brother in law, age 65 PA, single, born Jan 1835, carpenter, rents a farm, father born Scotland, mother born PA.  

1910 Census, Wadsworth Village, Wadsworth Twp, Medina County OH, page 268:  Rodney JAMESON, age 68 OH, widowed, no occupation, father born PA, mother born VT; Jane, daughter, age 32 OH, single, father born OH, mother born PA.  [Note: Jane is living with sister Mary STOLL in Wadsworth, Medina County, OH in 1920...page 234.]
[Rodney: Column 30 indicates UA for service in the military.]

Death record in Ohio:  File #?0346, Rodney JAMESON died 25 Jan 1912 at Wadsworth, Medina Co OH.  Farmer.  Widower.  Born 14 Feb 1837 at Dalton OH.  Father Dr. Stephen JAMESON, born VT.  Mother Nancy CAR or CUR?.  Burial Wadsworth Cem.  Informant Mrs. J C STOTT, of Wadsworth OH.  

Sister's Death record in Ohio:  File #81070, Mrs Rebecca ORR, did 11 Nov 1918 at 450 S. Main, Wadsworth, Medina Co OH.  Widow.  Born 31 Aug 1836 at Dalton OH.  Father Dr. Stephen JAMESON, born PA.  Mother Nancy CARR, born MA.  Burial Wadsworth.  Informant Mrs. Mary A STOLL, of Wadsworth OH.  

Wife's Death record in Ohio: File #16341, Rachel McFANN JAMESON, died 29 Mar 1910 at Wadsworth, Medina Co OH.  Married.  Born 8 Mar 1841 at Lancaster Co PA.  Father Nathaniel McFANN, born Scotland.  Mother Rachel BRUCE, born PA.  Burial Wadsworth Cem.  Informant Mrs. J. C. STOLL Jr., of Wadsworth OH.  

Johnson, James W.   22 Aug 1862
Private James Johnson was age 30 when he entered service.  He was wounded 1 May 1863 in the battle of Thompson's Hill, Mississippi; transferred to Co. E 114th OVI on 27 Nov 1864.  [Since I seem to have the correct man according to the pension data, I think the age of 30 given here is incorrect.  And according to the Veteran grave registrations he was born in 1842.  So he would have been about 20 yrs old when he entered the service.]

Wooster Republican 28 May 1863: Casualties in the 120th Ohio:  James Johnson, wounded slightly in left shoulder.
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Need 1850... can't find.

1860 Census, Salt Creek Twp, Wayne County, OH, page 180:  William W JOHNSON, age 45 PA, farmer; Mary H, age 38 OH; James W, age 17 OH; Nancy M, age 14 OH; Ruth E, age 13 OH; Margaret L, age 11 OH; Alisa??, [female], age 8 OH; Elmira J, age 6 OH; Adam F, age 4 OH; Lucinda B, age 2 OH.  [Note: Mary may not be the mother of James.....she may have married his father in 1853, but maybe that date is not correct.] [ Note: in 1870 there are two more children listed: Homer R, age 10 and Ezrah D, age 8]

1870 Census Salt Creek Township, Wayne County OH:  Jas JOHNSON, age 27 OH, a farmer;  Mary, age 20 OH;  Wm, age 7 months OH, born in Oct.

1880 census: Salt Creek, Wayne County , Ohio:  James W. JOHNSON, age 37 OH, a farmer, father born PA, mother born OH;  Mary S, wife, age 30 OH, parents born PA;  William F, son, age 10 OH;  Neal Mc C, son age 3 OH.  

1900 Census Salt Creek Township, Wayne County OH, page 68:  James W JOHNSON, age 57 OH, a farmer, born July 1842, married 31 yrs, father born PA, mother born OH;  Mary S, wife, age 50 OH, born Dec 1849, married 31 years, 8 children/7 still living, parents born PA;  Nellie M, daughter,  age 17 OH, born Nov 1882;   Clarence W, son, age 16 OH, born Aug 1883;  Glenn A, son,  age 15 OH, born March 1885;  Della F, daughter, age 12, born Dec 1887;  Stuart G, son, age 10 OH, born Apr 1890.

Pension index:  James W JOHNSON, E 48th, E 114th, and D 120th OH Inf.   Widow Mary S.JOHNSON applied for pension in Ohio in 1909 Dec 1.  A guardian was also given as William F. Johnson.
An invalid pension was also applied for in 1887 Sept 30 in OH.  

1910 Census, Series T624 Roll 1240, High St, 2nd ward Wooster, Wayne Co OH, page 92:  Mary S JOHNSTON, age 60 OH, parents born PA; Nellie M, daughter, age 28 OH, single; Clarence, son, age 26 OH, single; Stewart, son, age 19 OH, single..........none have occupations.  

Death record in Ohio:  File #54250, James W JOHNSON died 29 Oct 1909 at Wooster, Wayne Co OH.  Married.  Farmer.  Born 19 July 1841 at Wayne Co OH.  Parents Wm JOHNSON and Mary HOLFIELD JOHNS?, born OH.  Burial Wooster Cem.  Informant Ezra JOHNSON, of Wooster OH.  
There is a Civil War soldier Johnson, James W. 1842-1909 buried at Wooster cemetery, Wayne county OH.

Johnson, Silas*   22 Aug 1862
Private Silas Johnson was age 26 when he entered service.  He died 19 May 1863 at Young's Point, Louisiana.

The Roll of Honor says he is buried Vicksburg, Mississippi, section F grave 43.

1850 Census, Salt Creek Twp, Wayne Co OH, Dwelling 75, Family 77:  Luke JOHNSON, age 55 MD, farmer; Mahala, age 39 PA; Rhoda, age 30 OH; Zephenia, [male], age 20 OH, farmer; Mary, age 19 OH; Silas, age 14 OH; Thos., age 12 OH; Dareus or Darcus, [female], age 10 OH; Isabella, age 6 OH; William, age 4 OH; Elijah, age 7 months OH.  

1860 Census, Salt Creek Township, Wayne County OH page 173:  Luke JOHNSON, age 65 PA, farmer;   Mahaly, age 46 PA; Silas, age 24 OH, a farmer;  Mary age 24? OH;  Thomas age 21 OH [See soldier below], a farmer;  Dorcas age 19 OH;  Isabel age 16 OH;  William age 13 OH;  Elijah age 7 OH;  Elaner [female] age 6 OH.     [Family Search member says Luke JOHNSON married Mahalah MERRIMAN on 20 Aug 1829 and they were of Wayne County OH.]

There is a burial listed for Silas Johnson of Company D at Apple Creek Cemetery, Wayne County OH.  In the Graves Registrations Thomas Johnson [1841 - 26 Dec 1862] and Silas Johnson, both of Company D 120th, are listed as being buried [or having a stone] in Apple Creek Cemetery.  They are both in the same lot and section in graves next to each other.  

Pension Index:  Silas JOHNSON, D 120th OH Inf.  Mother, Mahalath JOHNSON, filed 1885? June 3 in OH.  

Brother's Death record in Ohio: File #32082, Elijah M JOHNSON, died 17 May 1925 at Sterling Ave, Orrville, Wayne Co OH.  Married to Anna.  Laborer.  Born 25 Nov 1853 near Apple Creek OH.  Father Luke JOHNSON, born Lancaster Co PA.  Mother Mahaley MERRIMAN, born Apple Creek OH.  Burial Apple Creek Cem.  Informant Mrs. Geo ESHELMAN, of Orrville OH.  

Johnson, Thomas*   21 Aug 1862
Private Thomas Johnson was age 24 when he entered service.  He died 26 Dec 1862 at East Union, Ohio.

Roll of Honor has no burial information.

1850 Census, Salt Creek Twp, Wayne Co OH, Dwelling 75, Family 77:  Luke JOHNSON, age 55 MD, farmer; Mahala, age 39 PA; Rhoda, age 30 OH; Zephenia, [male], age 20 OH, farmer; Mary, age 19 OH; Silas, age 14 OH; Thos., age 12 OH; Dareus or Darcus, [female], age 10 OH; Isabella, age 6 OH; William, age 4 OH; Elijah, age 7 months OH.  

1860 Census, Salt Creek Township, Wayne County OH page 173:  Luke JOHNSON,   Mahaly, age 46 PA; Silas, age 24 OH, [see soldier above] a farmer;  Mary age 24? OH;  Thomas age 21 OH, a farmer;  Dorcas age 19 OH;  Isabel age 16 OH;  William age 13 OH;  Elijah age 7 OH;  Elaner [female] age 6 OH.     [Family Search member says Luke JOHNSON married Mahalah MERRIMAN on 20 Aug 1829 and they were of Wayne County OH.]

In the Graves Registrations Thomas Johnson [1841 - 26 Dec 1862] and Silas Johnson, both of Company D 120th, are listed as being buried [or having a stone] in Apple Creek Cemetery.  They are both in the same lot and section in graves next to each other.  I am thinking that they may be brothers, Thomas being listed also in the 1860 census seen above in the section for Silas Johnson.

Brother's Death record in Ohio:  File #32082, Elijah M JOHNSON, died 17 May 1925 at Sterling Ave, Orrville, Wayne Co OH.  Married to Anna.  Laborer.  Born 25 Nov 1853 near Apple Creek OH.  Father Luke JOHNSON, born Lancaster Co PA.  Mother Mahaley MERRIMAN, born Apple Creek OH.  Burial Apple Creek Cem.  Informant Mrs. Geo ESHELMAN, of Orrville OH.  

KEISTER, Adam A.    22 Aug 1862
Corporal Adam Keister was age 21 when he entered service.  He was appointed to Corporal 19 Jan 1864; captured 3 May 1864, near Snaggy Point, on Red River, Louisiana; mustered out 7 July, 1865, at Camp Chase, OH.
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Relationship:  Brother, Elijah KEISTER, Co D 120th OVI

1850 Census  Salt Creek Twp, Wayne County OH, page 97:  Adam KIESTER, age 57 PA, a farmer;  Barbara, age 55 PA;  Joseph, age 21 PA;  Jacob, age 19 OH, a farmer;  Elijah, age 15 OH [see below];  Margaret A, age 22 OH;  Adam A, age 9 OH.    [Note: Adam and Barbara (Shuman) Keister]

1860 Census, Salt Creek Twp, Wayne County OH, page 181:  Adam KUSTER, age 66 PA, farmer; Barbara, age 61 PA; Adam A, age 19 OH, farmer; Eve BUCHER, age 42 PA; Amanda HICKARD, age 10 OH; Michael K. BUCHER, age 15 OH; Isaac N B BUCHER, age 10 OH.  

Haven't found in 1870.

1880 Census, Perry Twp, Ashland County, OH, page 199:  Adam A KEISTER, age 39 OH, farmer, parents born PA; Clara A, wife, age 36 OH, parents born PA; E Quinby, son, age 12 OH, works at home; Nancy Jane, daughter, age 11 OH; Byron S, son, age 8 OH; Lou Dell, daughter, age 5 OH; Louis Gregg, son, age 1 OH.  Eleen M STOUGH, servant, age 20 OH, parents born PA.  

1900 Census, Clinton Twp, Wayne County OH, page 108:  Adam A KEISTER, age 59 OH, born Mar 1841, married 34 yrs, farmer, parents born PA; Clara A, wife, age 56 OH, born Aug 1843, married 34 yrs, 5 children/4 still living, parents born PA; Nancy J, daughter, age 31 OH, born Jan 1864, single; Roy A, grandson, age 10 OH, born Feb 1890; Harry E, grandson, age 5 OH, May 1895.  

1910 Census, Market St, Shreve Village, Wayne County OH, page 116 : Adam Keister, age 69, born in OH; Clarissa, wife, age 67, born in OH  [Column 30 indictes UA for military service.]

You can find Adam, Elijah and John C. at WorldConnect.  Adam and Elijah appear to be brothers and were from Wayne County.  John C., also below, appears to be their nephew who died in Carroll County OH.

Pension index: Adam A KEISTER, D 120th and D 114th OH Inf.    Invalid pension applied for in 1888 or 89 [hard to read]
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Wooster Daily Republican, Friday 25 Apr 1919, page 2
A.A. Keister Dies
  A. A. Keister, formerly of Shreve, was found dead in bed at the home of his son in Barberton early Friday morning.  Mr. Keister was a Civil War veteran, having enlistd Sept. 14, 1862, at Mansfield, in Co. D, 120th O.V.I.   He was promoted to corporal and was captured at Snaggy Point.  He was held at Camp Ford.  He was dischaged at Columbus, July 9, 1865.
  The wife of Mr. Keister died a year or two ago.  They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary several years ago.
  The body will be taken to Apple Creek for interment, after short services at Barberton.  Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon in Applecreek Methodist church.  
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Death record in Ohio: File #30049, Adam KEISTER died 25 Apr 1919 at 122? Rose St, Barberton, Summit Co OH.  widowed.  Retired.  Born 25 Mar 1838? in PA.  Parents, Adam H? KEISTER and Barbara SCHUMAN, born PA.  Burial Apple Creek Cem.  Informant Byron KEISTER of 122? Rose St.

Wife's Death record in Ohio: File #???,  Clarissa KEISTER died 1 Feb 1918 at Shreve, Wayne Co OH.  Born 29 Aug 1843 in OH.  Married.  Parents Alexander ADAMS and Nancy HUNTER, of PA.  Burial Apple Creek .  

KEISTER, Elijah  G.    22 Aug 1862                                                                                              
Private Elijah Keister was 28 yrs when he enrolled.  He was captured 3 May 1864, near Snaggy Point, on Red River, Louisiana; mustered out 7 July, 1865 at Camp Chase, OH.
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Relationship: Brother, Adam KEISTER, Co D 120th OVI

1850 Census  Salt Creek, Wayne County OH:  Adam KIESTER, age 57 PA, a farmer;  Barbara, age 55 PA;  Joseph, age 21 PA;  Jacob, age 19 OH, a farmer;  Elijah, age 15 OH;  Margaret A, age 22 OH;  Adam A, age 9 OH [see above].  [Note: Adam and Barbara (Shuman) Keister]

1860 Census, Salt Creek Twp, Wayne County, OH, page 181:  Elijah G KUSTER, age 24 OH, farmer; Sarah, age 22 OH; Joseph M, age 1 OH.  

1870 Census, Series M593 Roll 1281, Wayne Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 356:  Garry E KEISTER, age 36 OH, farmer; Sarah, age 31 OH; Joseph M, age 11 OH; James MANGUS, age 34 PA, works on farm; Conrad BENNING, age 21 MD, works on farm.  

1880 Census East Union Twp, Wayne County OH, page 174 :  Elijah G KEISTER, age 45 OH, farmer, parents born PA; Sarah, wife, age 41 OH, father born PA, mother born OH.

Hardesty's Historical and Geographical Encyclopedia. [Wayne County version] published in 1885, page 492:
Elijah Garrison Keister -- was one of Wayne county's volunteers to the 120th Ohio Infantry, mustering into Company D of that regiment at Camp Mansfield, October 17, 1862.  He served in the ranks until after the battles of Chickasaw Bayou and Arkansas Post, and on return to the Mississippi, at Youngs Point, he was detailed teamster, in which capacity he served till the regiment reported at New Orleans, previous to the Red River campaign.  Through the advance on Vicksburg and its siege he was hauling munitions, mail, and provisions, and was busy  and efficient in keeping his company supplied with these necessities.  While the army lay at Millikens Bend he was detailed transport to the boats, then was ordered on the boat with wagon and six mules, and taken one hundred and fifty miles up the river to James Landing, where he helped to load several thousand bales of cotton.  At Yazoo river he helped to load a pontoon bridge under heavy fire from the enemy.  On the capture of the City Belle, at Snaggy Point, Mr. Keister was one of the unfortunates.  He jumped ashore, and taking in the situation, started to run, throwing his gun and cartridge box into the river first.  But he was captured, and sent via Alexandria to Shreveport, where he was lodged in the jail for a time, then marched to Camp Ford, Texas, where for thirteen months he never had enough to eat a single day, and was subjected to the other privations we have elsewhere described.
[See the history page on this site.] He has in his possession still a specimen of the roughly ground meal furnished them for food.  After he was discharged he marched to Shreveport, went by boat to New Orleans, thence by St. Louis and Cincinnati to Columbus, where he was discharged from the service July 9, 1865.  He was born in Salt Creek township, Wayne county August 22, 1834, son of Adam and Barbara (Shuman) Keister, and was married in East Union township, October 2, 1856.  His wife is Sarah, daughter of Joseph and Harriet (Thompson) Martin, born in Salt Creek township, February 18, 1839.  They have an only son, Joseph Martin [KEISTER]. born December 21, 1858, living at home.  Mrs. Keister lost two brothers in the service, Joseph, supposed to have been killed by Indians in the West; Elias D. belonged to Co. E, 169th O.N.G., died at Fort Ethan Allen, July 3, 1864.  Farming is Mr. Keister's occupation, and his postoffice address is Wooster.

Pension index: Elijah G KEISTER, Co D, 120th OVI, applied for an invalid pension 22 Mar? 1887

1900 Census, East Union Twp, Wayne County OH, page 159:  Elijah KEISTER, age 64 OH, born Aug 1836, married 41?yrs, farmer, parents born PA; Sarah, wife, age 60 OH, born Oct 1839, married 41 yrs, father born PA, mother born OH;  also living there was a boarder, Harry KAUFFMAN, age 24 OH, born Jan 1876, single, farm laborer, parents born OH.  

1910 Census, East Union Twp, Wayne County OH, page 160:  Elijah G KEISTER, age 76 OH, first marriage, married 53 yrs, parents born PA, farmer on general farm; Sarah, wife, age 71 OH, first marriage, married 53 yrs, 1 child/0 still living, father born PA, mother born OH; also living there a hired man, Ralph STOUDENHEIMER, age 17 OH, single, farm laborer, parents born OH.  [Note:  Column 30 is marked UA indicating military service for Elijah.]

Ohio Online Death Certificate Index:  Elijah G KEISTER, died 9 Dec 1919 in Wayne County OH.  

Grave Registration Card:  Elijah G KEISTER, 120th OVI, is buried at Wooster Cemetery.  Born 1832.

Death record in Ohio: File #72388, Elijah Garrison KEISTER died 9 Dec 1919 at East Union Twp, Wayne Co OH.  Widowed.  Farmer.  Born 22 Aug 1832 in PA.  Parents, Adam KEISTER and Barbara SHUMAN, born PA.  Burial Wooster.  Informant, Beryl R. WEILER of Shreve OH.  

Wife's Death record in Ohio:  File #31163, Sarah KEISTER died 12 May 1915 at East Union Twp, Wayne Co OH.  Marred.  Born 8 Feb 1869 [Can't be right] in OH.  Father Joseph MARTIN, born PA.  Mother Hilah THOMPSON, born OH.  Burial Wooster OH.  Informant, E. G. KEISTER, of Apple Creek OH.  

KEISTER, John C.     15 Oct 1862                                                                                                Wayne
Private John Keister was 18 yrs when he enrolled.  He was transferred to Co. E 114th OVI on 27 Nov 1864.
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1850 Census, East Union Twp, Wayne Co OH, Dwelling 269, Family 270:  Abram KEISTER, age 30 PA, farmer; Sarah, age 34 VA; Jacob A., age 10 OH; John C, age 6 OH; William H, age 4 OH; Adam W., age 10 months OH.  

 1860 Census, Plain Twp, Wayne County OH, page 279:  Abraham KEISTER, age 39 PA, farmer (tenant?); Sarah, age 43 VA; Jacob A, age 21 OH, farm labor; John C, age 15 OH, farm labor; Adam, age 11 OH; Niyonida? [female], age 4 OH [Maranda in the 1870 census?].

1870 Census Wooster Twp, Wayne County OH, page 384:  John C KESTER, age 27 OH, farmer tenant; Edithe J, age 24 OH; Harrey, age 14 months OH; Adam W, age 20 OH, works on farm.  

1880 Census, Wooster Twp, Wayne County OH, page 355:  John KEISTER, age 36 OH, works on farm, parents born OH; Editha, wife, age 33 OH, father born VA, mother born PA: Harry, son, age 11; Olive, daughter, age 9 OH; Willard, son, age 7 OH; Benton, son, age 5 OH; Mattie, daughter, age 4 OH; Wallace, son, age 2 OH.  

Hardesty's Historical and Geographical Encyclopedia. [Wayne County version] published in 1885, page 479 in the Wooster township section:
   John Crumley Keister entered the ranks of the Union army at Mansfield, O. October 14, 1862.  He was mustered into service as a private in Company D, 120th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and his regiment was assigned to the 3rd brigade, 9th division, and 13th army corps.  In the fall of 1864 he was transferred to Co. D, of the 114th Ohio volunteer infantry, at the mouth of the White River in Arkansas, serving in this regiment about ten months, when they were consolidated with the 48th Ohio volunteer infantry and served as such until discharged.  Mr. Keister first took the field with his regiment in Tennessee.  He took part in the battles of Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas Post, Port Gibson, and participated in the siege of Vicksburg.  He joined the Banks' Red River expedition and was on board the steamer "City Belle" when she was fired upon by the rebel batteries.  Only sixteen of his company escaped capture and he was fortunate enough to be of that number, though he ran great danger of being shot while doing so, and suffered from hunger and hardships before reaching the Union lines at Alexandria.  Among other encounters with the enemy in which he was engaged was the assault on Fort Blakely, the last battle of the war, after which he served in Alabama and Texas until discharged at Houston in the latter state, October 14, 1865, having been actively engaged thru three years.  He is a member of Given Post No. 133, G.A. R.
   He was born in Saltcreek township, Wayne county, Ohio, Dec. 1, 1843, a son of Abraham and Sarah (Beerbower) Keister.
   At Millbrook, in Wayne county he married Edith Jane Keister, born in Plain township, Wayne county, Oct. 22 1846, the daughter of George and Mary (Smith) Keister. They have six children who were born as follows: Harvey A., 28 May 1869; Olive B., 25 Feb 1871; Willard C., 15 Oct 1872; Benton D., 2 Oct 1874; Mattie E., 17 Feb 1876; Wallace F., 30 Nov 1877; and Bessie G., 2 Feb 1885.   Mr. Keister is engaged in farming near Wooster, Wayne county, Ohio.

Pension information:  John C KEISTER, E 48th, E 114th, and D 120th OH Inf.    Invalid filed 28 (or 29) Dec 1888 (or could be 1898) hard to read.  No state given.

1900 Census, Village of Cypress, Minerva Precinct, Brown Twp, Carroll County OH, page 33,[15 June 1900]:  John C KEISTER, age 56 OH,   born Dec 1843, marrid 32 yrs, farmer laborer, father born PA, mother born VA;  Edith J, wife, age 53 OH, born Oct 1846, married 32 yrs, 7 children/7 still living, father born PA, mother born VA;  Harvey A, son, age 31 OH, born May 1863, single, day laborer; Willard C, son, age 27 OH, born Oct 1872, single, day laborer; Benton D, son, age 25 OH, born Oct 1874, single, day laborer; Wallace T, son, age 22 OH, born Nov 1877, single, day laborer; Bessie G, daughter, age 15 OH, born Feb 1885, single.

1910 Census, Minerva Rd, Brown Twp, Carroll County, OH, page 15:  John C KEISTER, age 66 OH, widowed, father born PA, mother born VA, farm laborer;  Benton, son, age 35 OH, single, brick works laborer. [Column 30 marked UA for military service for John.]

1920 Census, Peking Village, Brown Twp, Carroll County OH, page 154:  John C. Keister, age 76 OH, widowed, father born PA, mother born VA, no occupation; Benton, aon, age 47 OH, single, laborer in brick yard.  

Obituary from the Daily Record of Wooster on 18 Feb.1935 page 9 for John KEISTER says that, his wife, Mrs. Keister died July 10, 1900[?].  It says they had six children, and that their son Benton D. preceeded his father in.death by just two months and five days.  John Keister also left 24 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Ohio Online Death Certificate Index:  John C KEISTER, died October 1935 in Carroll County OH.  He is not in the Wayne county Graves Registration book.

Death record in Ohio:  File #8008, John C KEISTER died 10 Feb 1935 at Pekin, Brown Twp, Carroll Co OH.  Widower.  Retired farmer.  Born 1 Dec 1843 at Wooster, OH.  Parents Adam KEISTER and Barbara BEERBOWER, born PA.  Burial Bethelhem [sic].  Informant Mrs. Clyde HARSH of RFD1 Minerva OH.  

Kidd, Francis   22 Aug 1862
Private Kidd was age 25 when he entered service.  He was transferred to Co. E 114th OVI on 27 Nov 1864.
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1850 Census, Canaan Twp, Wayne Co OH, Dwelling 89, Family 89:  J. Mc KIDA, age 40 PA, shoemaker; Mary, age 45 PA; John, age 14 OH; Francis, age 12 OH; Anna E., age 11 OH; James F., age 9 OH; Wm C., age 7 OH; Samuel R., age 5 OH.  

1860 Census, Adrian, Seneca County OH, page 27 :  John McCONNEL, age 29 PA, carpenter;  Catherine, age 27 OH; Amarilla, age 5 OH; Ida May, age 2 OH; Francis KIDD, age 23 OH, carpenter's apprentice; Samuel KIMMIL, age 25 PA, carpenter.  [His parents were still living in Canaan Twp., Wayne Co OH.]

1870 Census, Westfield Twp, Medina County OH, page 458:  Francis KIDD, age 30 OH, carpenter; Celestia, age 28 OH; Ida, age 5 OH; Emma, age 3 OH.  

1880 Census, Westfield, Medina, OH, page 445:  Francis KIDD, age 42 OH, a farmer, parents born PA;  Celestia A, wife age 37 OH, parents born NY;  Ada M, daughter, age 15 OH;  Emaline, daughter, age 13 OH;  Clinton E, son, age 9 OH;  Nettie, daughter, age 8 months OH.  

Hardesty's Historical and Geographical Encyclopedia. [Wayne County Ohio version] published in 1885, page 510, Canaan Twp section:  Francis Kidd enlisted as a private in Company D, 120th Ohio Volunteer Infantry at Mansfield, Ohio, August 22, 1862, and with the regiment was sent down the Mississippi river to become a part of the command of General Sherman.  While upon the way down the river Mr. Kidd was detailed to care for the sick, and showed such fitness for the work that he was kept in that department the greater part of his army life.  On the way to the south the regiment was assigned to its command and with General Sherman's army attempted to effect a landing at the Chickasaw Bayou.  During this engagement Mr. Kidd was faithful in caring for his sick and wounded comrades.  In the battle at Arkansas Post, the greatest loss of life was to the enemy.  Near Vicksburg Mr. Kidd joined his regiment, but had only been with them two hours when an order was received from General Grant, calling him again to his post in the hospital, and from this position he was sent to the floating hospital.  Here he was taken sick, and after some time spent at the convalescent camp and in the rear of Vicksburg, he was granted a sick furlough, November, 1863, and did not rejoin the regiment until March, 1864. [During that furlough he returned home and was married.  See below.] At that time he entered the ranks, and was on the disastrous Red River expedition, on the steamer City Belle.  Those of the regiment who were not captured were aided in making their way to Alexandria by a negro, who showed them a "back road."  Mr. Kidd was again detailed as hospital steward, and acted as such until the close of the war.  After a service of three years and two months, he received his discharge, October 14, 1865, at Houston, Texas.  He is a member of Arthur Strong Post, No. 170 GAR.  The parents of Francis Kidd are James M. and Mary (Coy) Kidd.  He was born in Wayne county, Ohio, September 18, 1837.  In Westfield, Ohio, Jan 28, 1864, Celestia A. Wells, the daughter of John and Emeline (Stamford) Wells, became his wife.  Mrs. Kidd was born in Wayne county, Ohio, January 18, 1843.  The children of Mr. and Mrs. Kidd are:  Ida May, born November 8, 1864; Mary E., September 16, 1866; Clinton E., June 6, 1871; and Nettie E., September 24, 1879.  Mr. Kidd is engaged as a carpenter and painter at Creston, Ohio.

1900 Census, Westfield Twp, Medina, OH, page 215:  Francis KIDD, age 62 OH, born Sep 1837, married 36 yrs, farmer, parents born PA; Celestia A, wife, age57 OH, born Jan 1843, married 36 yrs, 7 children/4 still living, parents born NY; Nella H, daughter, age 20 OH, born Sep 1879, single, dress maker.  

1910 Census, Westfield Twp, Medina County OH, page 272:  Frank KIDD, age 72 OH, first marriage, married 46 yrs, truck and poultry farm, parents born PA; Celstia A, wife, age 67 OH, first marriage, married 46 yrs, 7 children/4 still living, parents born NY.  [Column 30 marked UA indicating military service]

1920 Census, Westfield Twp, Medina Count OH, page 261:  Francis KIDD, age 82 OH, farmer on general farm, parents born PA; Celestia A, wife, age 76 OH, parents born NY.  

Obituary 9-1-1920, contributed by Robin Biddle
   Francis Kidd, son of James and Mary Kidd, was born in Medina county, Sept. 18.1837, and departed this life at his home just north of Creston, Aug. 26, 1920, after a long illness, aged 82 years, 11 months and 8 days.
  On January 28, 1864, he was united in marriage with Celestia A. Wells.   To this union were born seven children, four of whom are living, three having died in infancy.
  He was a member of the Creston Presbyterian church in which faith he remained faithful until his death.
  He heard his country’s call in 1862, and saw three years of active service with the 120th Reg. Of the O.V.I.   He was a charter member of the Arthur Strong Post No. 170 of Creston, Ohio.
  During his life he made many warm friends by his acts of kindness to all and it was a pleasure to him to do whatever he could to relieve the sufferings of others.
  Mr. Kidd was a kind husband and father.   He will be greatly missed by all.
  He leaves to mourn their loss, his widow, four children, Ida M., Emma, Clinton E. and Nettie, eleven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and one brother, S.N.Kidd of Butler, Pa., besides a host of friends and relatives.

Pension index:  Francis KIDD, D 120th, E 114th and E 48th OH Inf.     Widow Celestia A. Kidd applied in 1920???? Sep 1 in Ohio.  An invalid pension was also applied for in 1886.

There is a Civil War soldier Kidd, Francis 1837-1920 buried at Maple Mound, Creston, Wayne county, OH.  

Thanks, Ron, for this information:  Francis Kidd of this Company and John Kidd of Company A were brothers.  John was the older of the two, born in June of 1836.  Francis was born in September of 1837.

Death record in Ohio:  File #54810, Francis KIDD died 26 Aug 1920 at Westfield, Medina Co OH.  Married.  Retired carpenter.  Born 18 Sep 1837.  Parents, James KIDD and Mary CAUGHY, born PA.  Burial Maple Mound.  Informant, Clestia KIDD, of Creston OH.  

Wife's Death record in Ohio:  File #31195, Celestia Amanda KIDD died 14 May 1922 at Creston, Wayne Co OH.  Widowed.  Born 18 Jan 1843 at Creston, OH.  Parents, John WELLS and Emaline STANFORD, born NY.  Burial Maple Mound.  Informant Mrs. Ida STEELE, of Creston OH.  

Kramer, Charles*   22 Aug 1862
Private Kramer was age 28 when he entered service.  He died 27 Mar 1863 at Milliken's Bend, Louisiana.

The Roll of Honor says he is buried at Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Try 1850

????age not quite right  1860 Census, Congress Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 351:  Charles CRAMER, age 22 OH, farm labor....living with Jacob SWARTZ family.  

Lawrence, Charles O.   30 Sept 1862
Private Lawrence was age 18 when he entered service.  He was transferred to Co. E 114th OVI on 27 Nov 1864.
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1910 Census, Series T624 Roll 378, Michigan Ave, 2nd Ward South Bend, St Joseph Co IN, page 151:  Charles LAWRENCE, age 52 OH, first marriage, married 9 yrs, parents born OH, millwright in sewing machine company, column 30 not marked for military service; Helena, wife, age 40 IL, first marriage, married 9 yrs, 3 children/2 still living, father born IL, mother born Germany; Marie, daughter, age 6 IN, father born OH, mother born IL; Frances, daughter, age 4 IN, father born OH, mother born IL.  

Charles died 1912?

Pension Index:  Charles O LAWRENCE, D 120th, E 48th and E 114th OH Inf.  Invalid filed 1885 May 7.  Minor pension, Helena M LAWRENCE guardian, filed 1913 Feb 1 in Indiana.  At the bottom there is a note that says Died 1912.  

1920 Census, Series T625 Roll 463, Lincoln Way West, 2nd ward South Bend, Portage Twp, St. Joseph Co IN, page 164:  Helena LAWRENCE, age not filled in, widow, born Illinois, parents born Germany; no occupation; Marie, daughter, age 16 IN, father born OH, mother born IL; Frances, daughter, age 12 IN, father born OH, mother born IL.  

 

Lininger, John    22 Sept 1862
Private Lininger  was age 18 when he entered service.  He was transferred to Co E 114th OVI on 27 Nov 1864.
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1850 Census, Sugar Creek Twp, Wayne County OH, page 63:  Frederich (k) LINNINGER, age 46 Germany, farmer; Anna,age 32 Germany; Catharine, age 10 OH; Edward, age 8 OH; Emeline, age 6 OH; John, age 4 OH; Mary, age 2 OH; Jenette, age 1 OH; Frederick MYERS, age 21 Germany, farmer.  

1860 Census, Sugar Creek Twp, Wayne County OH, page 106:  Annie LINENGER, age 42 Prussia; Janette, age 6? OH; Edward, age 16 OH; Emma, age 15 OH; John, age 14 OH; Mary, age 12 OH.  

Wayne County Probate Court record:  John W. LININGER married Flora L. FRY on 1 Dec 1868 in Wayne County OH.  

1870 Census, Orrville, Baughman twp, Wayne county, OH, page:  John Lininger age 24, grocery keeper;  Florence, age 19 and baby Clara, age 6 months.  

1880 Census, Orrville, Wayne county, OH, page John W. LININGER, age 34 OH, grocer, no birthplace for parents; Florence L, wife, age 28 PA, parents born PA; Clara A, daughter, age 10 OH; Nellie E, daughter, age 7 OH; Emma M BARNHART, "other", age 24 OH, music teacher, father born PA, mother born OH.  

1900 Census, Green Twp, Wayne County, OH, page 198:   John L???GE, age 54 OH, [I think it is at the bottom of a page and I can't read it]; next page 199:   Florence L, wife, age 48 PA, born Sept 1851,married 32 yrs, 2 children/2 still living,  parents born PA; Nellie E, daughter, age 27 OH, single, born Nov 1872, father born OH, mother born PA, stenographer.  

1910 Census, Ella? St., Orrville Village, Green Twp, Wayne County OH, page 196:  John LENINGER, age 63 OH, first marriage, married 40 yrs, parents born Germany, grocery clerk; Florence, wife, age 58 PA, first marriage, married 40 yrs, 2 children/2still living; father born NJ, mother born PA. [No mark in column 30 for military service]

1920 not yet found

Daily Record, 10 June 1924, page 2:  His obituary reported his death occuring 9 June 1924 in Los Angeles. This was reported by his niece Mrs. A. G. Smith of Wooster who had found out by telegram. The obituary states that John had been an Orrville resident until several years before and went to California and that he was a Civil War veteran.

Sister's Death record in Ohio:  File #20612, Mary Leininger STRAUSS died 4 Mar 1932 at 611 North Main St, Orrville, Wayne Co OH.  Widow of Henry H. STRAUSS.  Born 9 Jan 1848 at Dalton, Wayne Co OH.  Father, Frederick LEININGER, born Germany.  Mother, Anna NOLD, born Germany.  Burial Crown Hill.  Informant Miss Bessie STRAUS, of Orrville OH.  

Longanecker, Peter   18 Aug 1862
Private Longanecker was age 19 when he entered service.  He was discharged 19 Mar 1863 at Milliken's Bend, Louisiana on a Surgeon's certificate of disability.
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Haven't found in 1850   [John and Nancy LONGACRE had a daughter age 15 in the 1880 census in Chester Twp]

1860 Census Chester Township, Wayne County OH:  John LONGANECKER age 42 OH?, a farmer;  Nancy age 40 PA; Peter S, age 17 PA?.   [Mother may have been Nancy GARBER.]

Apparently Peter came home after his discharge but died shorly after on 15 June 1863.  He is buried in Chester Township, Eight Square Mennonite Cemetery.
[18 Mar 1843 - 15 June 1863]


Pension index: Peter S LONGANECKER, D 120th OH Inf.    Mother of Peter S. of the 120th OVI, Nancy LONGANECKER, applied for pension in Ohio in 1886.
 

Loop, Wilson S.   7 Aug 1862
Private Loop was age 20 when he entered service.  He was discharged on 13 April 1863 at Smith's plantation, Louisiana on a Surgeon's certificate of disability.

Haven't found 1850

1860 Census, Wooster [East half], Wayne County, OH, page 127:  Jacob LOOP, age 56 PA, stone mason; Nancy age 55 PA; Mary, age 30 OH, servant; Rody [female], age 27 OH, servant; Shanon [male], age 18 OH, day labour; Allen, age 16 OH, day labour; Tappan [male], age 14 OH; Cathrine?, age 6 OH.  

 1870 Census, First Ward Wooster City, Wayne County OH, page 397:  Wilson S LOOP, age 31 OH, plasterer; Nancy, age 50? PA; Mary, age 41 OH; Jacob LOOP, age 63 PA, brickmason ?decisted?.

???Grave Registration Card:  Wilson S or Shannon LOOP, born 1841, died 26 Mar 1872 in Wooster.  Buried Wooster Cemetery.  Was in Co H 102 OVI and Co B 189th OVI

Sister's Death record in Ohio:  File #71253, Mary LOOP died 29 Nov 1916 at Wooster Twp, Wayne Co OH.  Single.  Born 12 Jan 1829 in OH.  Father Jacob LOOP, born PA.  Mother, Nancy FISHBURN, born OH.  Burial Wooster Cem.  Informant, Lyle LAWRENCE, of Wooster OH.  

McCance, Hiram H*   22 Aug 1862
Private McCance was age 18 when he entered service.  He died on 16 Mar 1863 at St. Louis, Missouri.

Born <1844>

 Can't find in 1850.

From World Connect  post by Mark LOZER

David McCANCE died 1856 at Fredericksburg, Wayne Co OH.  Husband of Martha BARNES

In the Probate Court Wayne County Ohio petition to sell land to pay Debts.

Legal Notice.
David Thompson, Administrator of the Estate of David McCance. deceased.
VS.
Martha McCance, Elizabeth Dehaven, intermarried with Jonathan Dehaven. Wells County Indiana,
James McCance of Wayne County Ohio, Solomon McCance son of Hugh McCance deceased
Wayne County Ohio, David McCance Wells County Indiana. William D McCance Hardin County
Ohio, Mary J. McCance, Wayne County Ohio, Robert McCance of Wells County Indiana, David
Hoofman (son of Issabel Hoofman, Deceased, formerly Issabel McCance)Wells County Indiana,
Joseph McCance Wells County Indiana, Catherine McCance Wells County Indiana, Hiram
McCance, Eli McCance and Robison McCance of Wayne County Ohio
, Heirs at law and legal
representatives of David McCance, deceased.

To the Defendants, you and each of you are hereby informed that, on the 19th day of January A.D.
1857, said Administrator filed his Petition in said Probate Court against them; the object in prayers of
said petition is, to obtain in order at the March Term of said Court to be holden on the 9th day of
March, A.D. 1857, for the assignment of Dower, and a Homestead in said premises, and the sale of
In-Lots #4 and 5, in the second addition to the Town of Fredericksburg, in said County; and also,
Out-lot number 36, adjoining said In-lots number 4 and 5 aforesaid, subject to the Dower estate, and
a Homestead in said premises according to Law; in said premisis which is fully set forth in said
petition.
DAVID THOMPSON
Administrator of said Estate
James Taylor, Att'y for Petitioner
January 22 1857

1860 Census, Salt Creek Twp, Wayne County OH, page 181:  Zacheus FLUHART, age 60 PA; Mary, age 59 PA; Mary E, age 19 OH;  Hiram McCANCE, age 18 OH, laborer; Henry SHOEMAKER, age 18 Germany, labourer.  [Note: On page 182 is James McLANCE age 36 OH and family.  Could this be a relative?  There are other FLUHARTs on that page too.]

The Roll of Honor says he is buried at St. Louis, Missouri, in Jefferson Barracks Cemetery section 2 grave 121.

McClain, James*   15 Aug 1862          McLain  [Try also, Macklin  McClane]
Corporal McClain was age 38 when he entered service.  He was appointed Corporal [date not given]; he died 23 May 1864 near Alexandria, Louisiana of wounds received on 3 May 1864 in action near Snaggy Point, on the Red River, Louisiana.

The Roll of Honor says he is buried at Alexandria, Louisiana.

Need to see the image:  Pension index:  James McCLANE, Co D 120th OH Inf., filed 1864 in OH.  

McConaghey, John   4 Feb 1864     [try McCONAUGHY, McKINNEY, McCONNAUGHY, McCONNAUGHEY]
Private McConaghey was age 21 when he entered service.  He was transferred to Co. E 114th OVI on 27 Nov 1864.

??????????1860 Census, Wm McKINNEY, age 47 PA, farmer; Jane, age 50 PA; Elizabeth, age 22 PA; Jane, age 20 PA; John, age 16 PA; Elizabeth Ray, age 11 PA; Mary, age 55 PA.  Same spelling for William in 1870.  

McCracken, William*   15 Sept 1862
Cemetery Photo HereWagoner McCracken was age 42 when he entered service.  He died 22 Feb 1863 at Young's Point, Louisiana.
The Roll of Honor says he is buried at Vicksburg, Mississippi.
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There is a stone for McCracken, William at Burbank cemetery, Wayne county OH.  There is a wife Rebeccca J. died 9 Feb 1865, age 32 yrs, 6 m, 24 days, buried next to him.  Family Search shows that William McCracken married Rebecca Jane Reed, 7 Sep 1848 in Wayne County, OH.

Need Parents.

1860 Census, Harrisville Township, Medina County OH:  Wm McCracken, age 36, a farmer, born PA;  Rebecca, age 28 OH; Marietta, age 6 OH;  John C, age 4 OH;  Aldren [female] age 1 OH;  also living there was Perry COWLRICK? or COWHICK, age 18 OH, a farmer.

Here are the children in 1870 after their mother had died:
1870 Census, Series M593 Roll 1280, Canaan Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 48:  John REED?, age 65 PA, farmer; Milton, age 25 OH, cooper; ?Elice [female], age 27 OH; May, age 21 OH; Warfield?, age 18 OH;  J McCRACKEN, age 14 OH; Adella McCRACKEN, age 12 OH; William McCRACKEN, age 7 OH.  

Living next dwelling was Thos. McCracken, age 71 PA, a farmer;  Mary, age 63 PA.  

Sons of Union Veterans:  William was born 29 Aug 1820 and died 22 Feb 1863.  

Pension Index:  William MCCRACKEN, D 120th OH Inf.  Widow, Rebecca McCRACKEN, filed 1863 July 7.  Minor, J Reed McCRACKEN guardian, filed 1865 Aug? 3.  

McDougal, Neal   9 Sept 1863
Private McDougal was age 35 when he entered service.  He was transferred to Co. E 114th OVI on 27 Nov 1864.
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Pension index:  Neal McDOUGAL, D 48th, E 114th and D 120th OH Inf.     Invalid filed 1891[hard to read 9?] Sept 8 in Canada.  

Need to see the image:  Pension Index:  Neal Mc DOUGAL, Co D 120th OH Inf, filed 1902 in OH.  

???Neil McDOUGAL died, age 44, on 10 Jul 1872 in Ontario.  Born 1828.  

???Neal McDOUGAL died, age 87, at Jefferson Twp, Montgomery Co, OH, on 31 Jan 1915.  Born 1828.  Single.  Trapper, Burial at Nat'l Mil. Home.

McDowell, John*   22 Aug 1862
Private McDowell was age 28 when he entered service.  He died 19 July 1863 at Columbus, Ohio.

1850 Census, Sugar Creek Twp, Wayne Co OH:  John McDOWEL, age 62 PA, farmer; Mary, age 58 PA; Elijah, age 24 OH, farmer; Luther, age 22 OH, farmer; Mary A, age 19 OH; John, age 13 OH.

Parents? John and Mary [MARSHALL] McDOWELL in Sugar Creek Twp Wayne Co OH.  They are there in 1860 but the John listed with them is listed as 35 yrs old.

The Roll of Honor says his remains were sent home.   [Where was he buried?]

John McDOWELL died 19 July 1863....is in Wooster Republican, 3 Sep 1863, page 3....look it up to see if there is any clue about him.  

McMannis, Elmore   22 Aug 1862    Elmer
Private McMannis was age 22 when he entered service.  He was discharged 10 Dec 1863 at Columbus, Ohio on a Surgeon's certificate of disability.
McMannis, Elmer 1840-1915 buried in Warner [Pioneer] Cemetery, Wooster Township, Wayne county OH.

Pension index:  Elmer applied for invalid pension in 1866.

Hardesty's Historical and Geographical Encyclopedia. [Wayne County version] page 485 Plain Twp section
Elmer McMannis was nearly sixteen months a soldier in Company D, 120th O.V.I.  He enlisted at Wooster, August 22, 1862, and was mustered into service at Mansfield, Richland county, October 28th, following.  The regiment went down to become a part of Sherman's army for the movement on Vicksburg, and was assigned to the 2d brigade, 2d division, 13th army corps.  In its earliest battles Mr. McMannis participated, fighting at Chickasaw Bayou, Arkansas Post, the battles of the regiment in the siege of Vicksburg, and, after the fall of the city, taking part in the engagement at Jackson, which was his last battle.  He was injured at Arkansas Post, while assisting in loading government transports, receiving a strain which resulted in hernia.  This grew worse and to it were added chronic diarrhea, fever and ague, and general debility, which exhibited itself in the dangerous form.  For five months later he was unfit for field service.  He was detailed to take care of the adjutant's horse, and as an extra man for duty at headquarters.  He then was sent home to Ohio on furlough, and when ordered to Columbus, reported there, was for a time treated for his complication of diseases, and then discharged, his papers bearing date December 10, 1863.  He is a member of Given Post, No 133, G.A.R., at Wooster, but is a farmer of Plain township, with postoffice address at Plain.  He is the son of Charles and Nancy (Jones) McMannis, and was born in Wayne county, January 20, 1840.  In this county was born, August 6, 1843, Lehanna, daughter of John A. and Sarah (Rouch) Lawrence.  She became the wife of Mr. McMannis October 4, 1864, and they have three children, Loretta Jane, Nora Dell, and Harry Sherman. Mr. McMannis had two borthers, William Riley and James Neal, who were soldiers, enlisting in Fulton county, and his wife had three brothers, John [Coompany A 120th OVI], Henry, and Isaiah Lawrence, in the service, who went from Wayne county.

1850 Census, Plain Twp, Wayne Co OH, Dwelling 3, Family 3:  Charles McMANNIS, age 42 PA, laborer; Nancy, age 45 PA; Austin, age 20 OH; James N?, age 18 OH; Elizabeth, age 16 OH; Sarah A, age 14 OH; William G?, age 12 OH; Elmore, age 11 OH; Nancy, age 7 OH; Mary, age 3 OH.

1860 Census, Series M653 Roll 1051, Plain Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 254:  Charles McMANNUS, age 51 PA, farmer; Nancy, age 55 PA; Elmore, age 20 OH, farmer; Nancy Josephine, age 15 OH; Mary Jane, age 13 OH.  

Married Lehanna <1864>  Wayne County Probate Court record:  Elmer McMANNIS married Lehamia LAWRENCE on 4 Oct 1864 in Wayne Co OH.  

Haven't found in 1870

1880 Census, Series T9 Roll 1077, Plain Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 281:  Elmer McMANNIS, age 40 OH, farmer, parents born PA; Lehanna, wife, age 36 OH, parents born PA; Loretta J, daughter, age 14 OH; Laura B, daughter, age 11 OH; Harry S, son, age 9 OH.

1900 Census, Series T623 Roll 1332, Plain Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 35:  Elmer McMANNES, age 60 OH, born Jan 1840, married 36 yrs, farmer, parents born PA; Lehanna, wife, age 56 OH, born Aug 1843, married 36 yrs, 3 children/3 still living, parents born PA; Albert DIKE, farm laborer, age 19 OH, single, born May 1881, parents born OH.

1910 Census, Series T624 Roll 1240, West Liberty St, 4th Ward Wooster, Wayne Co OH, page 124:  Elmer McMANNIS, age 70 OH, widowed, own income, parents born PA; Sarah McANANEY, grand-daughter, age 17 OH, single, parents born OH.  

Wayne County Grave Registrations book:  Elmer McMannis was born 20 Jan 1840 in PA.  He died 1 Oct 1915 in Wooster.  His address was Wooster.  He is buried in Warner Cemetery in Wooster Township. (Lot 27, Block 1, grave 2.) Next of kin listed was Harry McAnaney of Wooster.  Elmer was listed in the roster as Elmore.

Pension Index:  Elmer McMANNIS, D 120th OH Inf.  Invalid filed 1866 June 8.  No state given.  

Death record in Ohio:  File #57800, Elmer McMANIS died 2 Oct 1915 at Wooster, Wayne Co OH.  Widow.  Retired farmer.  Born 20 Jan 1840 in OH.  Parents, Chas McMANIS and Elizabeth JONES, born PA.  Burial Warner Cem.  Informant, Harry McANANY, of Wooster, OH.  

Martz, Franklin W.*   6 Feb 1864
Private Martz was age 19 when he entered service.  He was captured 3 May 1864 near Snaggy Point on the Red River, Louisiana; died 29 July 1864 in Rebel Prison at Tyler, Texas.  [also known as Camp Ford]

The Roll of Honor says he is buried at Alexandria, Louisiana in section 18, grave 14.

Masters, Benjamin F.*   15 Oct 1862
Private Masters was age 20 when he entered service.  He died 2 Feb 1863 at St. Louis, Missouri.

The Roll of Honor says he is buried at St. Louis, Missouri in Jefferson Barracks Cemetery, section 65
grave 176.

1860 Census, Bethlehem Twp, Stark County, OH, page 94:  John MASTERS, age 41 PA, farmer; Rebecca, age 36 OH; Benj F, age 17 OH; Sarah F, age 15 OH; Mary A, age 13 OH; Mitfom??? [male], age 7 OH; John B, age 4 OH.  

Pension index:  mother Rebecca Mitchell applied in Ohio in 1890.

Brother's Death record in Ohio:  File #71977, John B MASTERS died 12 Dec 1933 at 1741 West Main, Massillon, Stark Co OH.  Married.  Wife Ellen MASTERS.  Retired laborer.  Born 30 Sep 1855 in OH.  Father John MASTERS, born PA.  Mother Rebecca MAYS, born OH.  Burial Brookfield Cem.  Informant Ellen Masters, of 1741 West Main St.  

Merritt, Charles D.   25 Oct 1862
Age not given.  Never mustered.

Miller, Benjamin F.  22 Aug 1862
Captain Benjamin Miller was age 29 when he entered service.  He was promoted to 1st Lieutenant from Sergeant on 15 Mar 1863; to Captain on 21 Mar 1864; captured 3 May 1864 near Snaggy Point on the Red River, Louisiana; transferred to Co. G 114th OVI on 27 Nov 1864.
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Contributed by James Tracey:  Nancy Miller, Benjamin's sister, married John Long who was James Tracey's gggrandfather's brother.

CAPTAIN BENJAMIN F. MILLER BIO: Commemorative Biographical Record Wayne and Holmes Ohio Beers 1889 p 536 - 537 
Captain Benjamin F. Miller, son of Benjamin and Martha (Hemphill) Miller, natives of Pennsylvania, was born October 2, 1832, at Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland Co., Penn. John Miller, the grandfather of Benjamin F., came to Wayne County, Ohio, about 1825, and located in Wayne Township, where he was engaged in farming. He died there in 1846. Benjamin Miller, father of Benjamin F., and the eldest of John's family, was born in Juniata County, Penn., in 1799. He remained with his parents until eighteen years of age, when he went to Westmoreland County, Penn., and here he met the lady whom he married. After this event they first located at Stewart's Station in the same county. In 1846 they came to Wayne County, and took up their residence in Wayne Township for about one year, when they purchased a farm in Chester Township, same county. In 1863 they retired from the farm, and moved into Wooster, where they spent the remainder of their lives. Mr. Miller was an active member of the Whig, and afterward of the Republican, party, and filled several township offices in Chester Township. They died in 1880 and 1879, respectively, prominent members of the Associate Reformed Church. They reared a family of nine children, all of whom are living except Margaret, who married John Cherry, and died in Iowa. Those living are Elizabeth, wife of David B. Funk, of Wooster, Ohio; Nancy, wife of John Long, also of Wooster; John, in Chester Township; Sarah Ann, wife of Thomas Van Sweergin, of Congress Township, Wayne County; Mary, a maiden lady, also in Wooster; Benjamin F., our subject; Derinda, a maiden lady, in Wooster, and Lucinda, wife of Alex Postleweight, in Orrville.

The subject of this sketch came to Wayne County with his parents in 1846, and was reared on the farm, receiving his education at the township schools. In 1848 he proceeded overland to the rocky Mountains and California, spending four years in that section. In August, 1862, he enlisted in company D, One Hundred and Twentieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was promoted to fifth sergeant, then to first lieutenant, and finally to captain of his company. He was captured at Snaggy Point, La., on the Red River steamer "Belle, " and confined at Camp Ford, near Tyler, in Northeast Texas, for thirteen months. He and some fellow prisoners escaped in December, and reached the northern lines in March, having traveled between 600 and 700 miles. He then served his country until his honorable discharge at Columbus, Ohio, June 30, 1865. After the close of the war Capt. Miller returned to farming and lumbering, and in 1874 he purchased his present farm. September 28, 1865, he married Miss Julia A. Baumgardner, daughter of Peter Baumgardner, of Wayne Township, and they have one child, Ora Eveline, living at home. Capt. Miller votes the Republican ticket, and although living in a Democratic township has held various offices, having served as school director for twelve years. He is a member of Givens Post, No. 133, G. A. R., of Wooster, and is a prominent member of the Wooster Presbyterian Church, having served as one of its trustees for six years.  

1880 census, Series T9 Roll 1077,Franklin township, Wayne county, Ohio, page 188 :
B. F. MILLER Self M Male W 46 PA Farmer PA PA
Julia A. MILLER Wife M Female W 43 OH Keeping House PA PA
Ora E. MILLER Dau S Female W 8 OH PA PA
Sarah MILLER Aunt S Female W 70 PA PA ATLANTIC
 
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1860 Haven't found.

1870 Census, Series M593 Roll 1280, Chester Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 54:  Benjamin MILLER, age 38 PA, farmer; Julie, age 36 OH; Angeline BUDORF, age 18 PA, housekeeper.  

Wayne County Democrat, 29 July 1896 page 3
Captain Benjamin F. Miller is in a serious condition of health at his home on Pittsburg Avenue, suffering from tuberculosis in left knee, with which for months he has been afflicted, and contiually growing worse under the best medical treatment.

1900 Census, Series T623 Roll 1332, West Liberty St, 3rd ward Wooster, Wayne Co OH, page 162:  Benjamin F MILLER, age 67 PA, born Oct 1833, widowed, landlord, parents born PA; Ora E, daughter, age 27 OH, single, born May 1873.  


Wooster Daily News, 15 Feb 1906 page 1
Old Soldier Passes Away
Captain Benj. F. Miller Possessed Enviable Record as Veteran and Citizen.
  Capt. Benjamin F. Miller died in Wooster at 6:15 o'clock Thursday morning at his home on North Market street.  He was stricken with paralysis Tuesday evening, and did not rally, remaining unconcious until his death.
  He was in his 74th year of his age, having been born October 2, 1832, at Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland county, Pa.  He was a son of Benjamin Miller, who came to Wayne county in 1846, with his family and first settled on a farm in Chester township.  Capt. Miller was reared on the farm, receiving his education at the township schools.  In 1848 he went overland to California where he lived for four years and returned  to Wayne county and engaged in farming.  In August, 1862, he enlisted in Company D, 120th Regiment O.V.I., and was successively promoted fronm Sergeant finally to Captain of his company.  
  With others of his regiment he was captured at Snaggy Point, Louisiana, on the ambushed Red River steamer, City Belle, and confined at Camp ford, Texas, for thirteen months.  He and some fellow prisoners escaped in December 1864, and reached the northern lines in March, having travelled between 600 and 700 miles.  He then rejoined his regiment and was mustered out of service at Columbus, O., June 30, 1865.
  At close of the war Capt. Miller returned to farming and lumbering in Wayne county.  On September 28, 1865 he married Miss Julia A.Baumgardner, daughter of Peter Baumgardner, of Wayne township the union resulting in one child, Ora Evaline.  Mrs. Miller died in Wooster August 18, 1896.  Their daughter survives them, and was the housekeeper for her father until his death.  
  About 15 years ago he removed to Wooster from his farm three miles east of Wooster.  He proved himself to be one of the best of citizens, a conservative man, taking interest in public affairs, and enjoying the pleasures of social life.  He was a member of the First Presbyterian church, of which he was a trusteee and Deacon.  For several years he was a Trustee of the Wooster Cemetery Association, and was a School Director of Wooster township for twelve years.  He was a prominent member of Given Post, G.A.R.
  He was a brother of Mrs. David B. Funk of Canton; Nancy, wife of John Long of Wooster; John Miller, of Chester township; Sarah Ann, wife of Thomas Sweegrin, of Congress township; Miss Mary Miller, of Wooster, and Lucinda, wife of Alexander Posteweight, of Orrville.
  The funeral will be held at the residence Saturday afternoon under auspices of Given Post G.A.R.; the church services conducted by Rev. Dr. Hershey, at 1:30 o'clock.  
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Wayne County Democrat, 21 Feb 1906, page 1
Funeral of Capt. Benj. F. Miller
  The Funeral of Capt. Benj. Miller was held in Wooster Saturday afternoon at the family residence on North Market street.  The attendance was large and floral offerings many.  The funeral was under auspices of Given Post, G.A. R., who held ritual services after the church services had been conducted by Rev. Dr. Hershey, pastor of the First Presbyterian church.  The pall bearers were:
  James W. Christy, L. C. Carr, Samuel Metzler [?difficult to read], John R. McKinney, John F. Barrett and J. B. Taylor.  Interment in Wooster cemetery.
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There is a Civil War soldier Miller, B.F. 1832-1906 buried at Wooster cemetery, Wayne county, OH.

Sons of Union Veterans Grave Database:  born 2 Oct 1832, died 15 Feb 1906

Pension Index:  Benjamin F MILLER, G 114th and D 120th OH Inf.  Invalid filed 1879 Oct 10 in OH.  

Miller, Israel   22 Aug 1862
Private Israel Miller was age 43 when he entered service.  He was discharged 12 Apr 1863 at Milliken's Bend, Louisiana on a Surgeon's certificate of disability.
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Israel is buried at Mound Hill Cemetery Seville, Medina Co, OH.  Israel's photo at Findagrave.  He died 24 Oct 1891.  Born 26 Aug 1819.

Member Family Search and Find a Grave say wife was Elizabeth FORRER, married 8 Feb 1844.  Parents Christopher MILLER and Susannah KILLINGER.  Israel was born 26 Aug 1819 at Palmyra, Lebanon, PA.  Died 24 Oct 1891 at Seville.    

1850 Census, Sugar Creek Twp, Wayne County OH, page 78:  Israel MILLER, age 29 PA, farmer;  Elisabeth, age 25 PA; Susanna, age 4 OH; Matty, age 2 OH; Henry, age 1 OH.

I think this is the right family, but the age is wrong for Israel:
1860 Census, Sugar Creek Twp, Wayne County OH, page 95:  Isiah MILLER, age 30 PA, labourer;  Elizabeth, age 34 PA; Susanna, age 14 OH; Mercy, age 12 OH; David, age 7 OH; Christopher, age 1 OH.  

1870 Census, Baughman Twp, Wayne County OH, page 12 : Israel, age 50 PA, farmer; Elizabeth, age 45 PA;  Martha, age 22 OH, Christopher, age 10 OH;   Abraham, age 8 OH; Elizabeth, age 4 OH;  Sarah, age 2 OH;  also living there is William STAUFFER, age 24 OH, farm laborer.  

1880 Census, Green Twp, Wayne County, OH, page 204 :  Israel MILLER, age 64 PA, farmer, parents born PA;  Elisabeth, wife, age 53 PA, parents born PA;  David, son, single, age 26 OH, works on farm;  Christopher, son, single, age 21 OH, works on farm; Abram, son, single, age 20 OH, works on farm; Elisabeth, daughter, age 14 OH; Sarah C, daughter, age 12 OH.  

Pension record:  Israel MILLER, D 120th OH Inf.     Invalid filed 1879 Nov 29.  No state given.   Pension applied for minor Sarah Miller as a helpless child 3 May 1928.  No state was given in this record.  [But Sarah died in Feb 1928.]

Son's Death record in Ohio: File #56109. Christian C. MILLER died 13 Sep 1945 at Green Twp, Wooster OH, R.D. 3.  Widower of Amelia STEELE.  Born 18 Apr 1859 in Wayne Co OH.  Retired farmer.  Father, Israel MILLER, born Lebanon Co PA.  Mother, Elizabeth FORRER, born Lancaster Co PA.  Burian Crwon Hill Cem.  Infomatn Clyd MAYNARD, or Orrville R. D. 2.  

Daughter's Death record in Ohio:  File #11007, Sarah Catherine MILLER died 5 Feb 1928 at 118 Bergey St, Wadsworth, Medina Co OH.  Single.  Born 6 May 1868 in Wayne Co OH.  Parents,  Iseral MILLER and Eliza FORRER, born PA.  Burial Seville OH.  Informant, C. C. MILLER of Wooster OH.  

Moffitt, Valentine   15 Aug 1862
Captain Moffitt was promoted from 2d Lieutenant on 14 Mar 1863; resigned 19 Jan 1864.
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???1850 Census, Perry Twp, Stark Co OH, dwelling 647:  Valentine MOFFITT, age 39 PA, clerk; Elizabeth, age 28 OH; Martha, age 15 OH; William, age 10 OH; James, age 8 OH; Thomas, age 6 OH; Mary HARRIS, age 22 OH.  

Wayne County Probate Court record:  Valentine MOFFIT married Francis ZOLLERS on 16 Jan 1855 in Wayne County OH.  

1860 Census......haven't found

Grave Registration Card:  Civil War soldier Valentine T. MOFFIT, Co. D 120th OVI, died 7 Oct 1867 buried in Union Cemetery, Dalton, Wayne county, OH.  Born 1812.  

Montgomery, Harrison L.*   22 Aug 1862
Private Montgomery was age 18 when he entered service.  He died 20 Aug 1863 at Camp Dennison, Ohio.

The Roll of Honor says he is buried at Camp Dennison, Ohio, grave 215.

1850 Census, Plain Twp, Wayne Co OH, Dwelling 183, Family 188:  Samuel MONTGOMERY, age 52 MD, farmer; Eleanor, age 43 MD; Rebecca, age 21 OH; Sarah, age 19 OH; Elijah, age 15 OH, farmer; Eliza J, age 12 OH; Harrison L, age 7 OH; Elmira, age 5 OH; Lorinda, age 4 OH; Charles W., age 3 OH.  [Wayne County Probate Court record:  Samuel MONTGOMERY married Eleanor CHANDLER in Aug 1842.]

1860 Census Plain Twp, Wayne County OH, page 259 : Samuel MONTGOMERY [62 born MD] and Eleanor [54 born MD];  Elijah H [25 OH], Harrison [16 OH], Elni?? [female] [15 OH], Elizabeth [14 OH] and Charles W.[12 OH].

In 1870 Ellen HARRISON is living alone in Plain township.  

Mooterspaugh, William   22 Aug 1862
Private Mooterspaugh was age 22 when he entered service.  He was discharged 24 Dec 1863 at Columbus, Ohio on a Surgeon's certificate of disability.
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1850 Census haven't found yet.

1860 Census, Wayne Twp, Wayne County OH, page 148:  J MUTIRBOUGH, age 48 PA, farmer; Margaret, age 40 PA; Susan, age 23 PA; William, age 19 PA, farm hand; Jane, age 17 PA; Catharn??, age 15 OH; James, age 13 OH; David, age 11 OH; Ellen, ge 9 OH; Julia, age 7 OH; M A, age 2 OH; John AVERY, age 77 NY.  

Wayne County Probate Court Record:  William MOOTERSBAUGH married Elisabeth SWARTZ on 25 Apr 1865 in Wayne County OH.  

1870 haven't found

Sons of Union Veterans Grave Database and Grave Registration Card:  William  F MUTTERSBAUGH, born 1849, died 22 Mar 1877 in Wayne Twp, Wayne County OH, burial Wooster Cem

Pension Index:  William MOOTERSBAUGH, D 120th OH Inf.  Invalid filed 1871 Aug 1.  Widow, Elizabeth MOOTERSBAUGH, filed 1881 Sept 24.  No state given.  

1880 Census, Philadelphia 24th ward, Philadelphia Co, PA, page 225:  Charles SWARTZ, age 64 Germany, drover, parents born Germany; Elizabeth, wife, age 65 Germany, parents born Germany; Henry, son, age 31 PA, drover; George, son, age 29 PA, bookkeeer; Elizabeth MOOTERSBAUGH, daughter, age 38 PA; Lizzie HARRISON, age 37 Ireland, servant, parents born Ireland.  [This family was living in Wooster, Wayne Co OH in 1860.]

Norton, John F.   16 Aug 1862                                 Joseph
1st Sergeant Norton was age 25 when he entered service.  He was discharged on 24 Mar 1863 at Milliken's Bend, Louisiana on a Surgeon's certificate of disability.

1850 Census, haven't found

1860 Census, Chester Twp, Wayne County OH, page 321:  Benj NORTON, age 46 PA, farmer; Catharine, age 42; Joseph F, age 23; Martin H, age 17; Rebecca J, age 14; Albert J, age 13; Lydia, age 8; unnamed male, age 4 months.  The places of birth are not marked for any, other than Benjamin.

Wayne County Probate Court Record:  Joseph G NORTON married Eliza Jane WEINER on 19 Jul 1860 in Wayne County OH.  

1870 Census, Walnut Twp, Marshall County, IN, page 224:  Joseph NORTON, age 32 OH, stock broker; Eliza, age 30 OH; Benjamin, age 5 OH; Martin, age 3 IN; Perry, age 1 IN.  

1880 Census, Argos, Walnut Twp, Marshall County, IN, page 224:  Joseph NORTON, age 42 OH, keeps restaurant, parents born OH; Eliza, wife,  age 40 OH, father born PA, mother born MD; Morton, son, age 13 IN; Perry, son, age 10 IN.  

1900 Census, Carlisle Twp, Lorain County, OH, page 253:  Joseph F NORTON, age 63 OH, born May 1837, married 40 yrs, parents born OH, laborer?; Eliza J, wife, age 60, married 40 yrs, 4 children/ 3 still living, parents born OH.  

1910 Census, Spink St, 2nd Ward, Wooster, Wayne County OH, page 90:  Joseph F NORTON, age 72 OH, no occupation, first marriage, married 49 yrs, parents born PA; Eliza J, wife, age 69 OH, first marriage, married 69 yrs[incorrect], 4 children/3 still living, father born PA, mother born MD.  [Column 30 is marked UA for military service].

Sons of Union Veterans Grave Database and Grave Registration Card:  Joseph F NORTON, born 5 May 1837, died 28 Aug 1913, burial Wooster Cem.  Also listed as Joseph at Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System.

Pension Index:  Joseph F NORTON, D 120th OH Inf.  Invalid filed 1882 Feb 15 in Indiana.  Widow, Eliza J NORTON, filed 1913 Sept 8 in OH.  

Death record in Ohio:  File #49597, Joseph F NORTON died 28 Aug 1913 at Wooster, Wayne Co OH.  Born 5 May 1837 at Wayne Co OH.  Married.  Retired.  Parents, Benj. NORTON and Catharine EMRICH, born Wayne Co OH.  Burial Wooster Cem.  Informant Mrs. Joseph NORTON, of Wooster, OH.  

Wife's Death record in Ohio:  File #78281, Eliza Jane NORTON died 7 Dec 1926 at West ?Larwell St, Wooster, Wayne Co OH.  Widow of Joseph F NORTON.  Born ?28 Apr 1846? at Wayne Co. OH.  Parents, Dan WEINER and Rebecca? THOMAS, born PA.  Burial Wooster Cem.  Informant Berry M NORTON.  

Patrick, James*   22 Aug 1862
Corporal Patrick was age 21 when he entered service.  He died on 12 Jan 1863 at Arkansas Post, Arkansas.

The Roll of Honor says he is buried at Arkansas Post, Arkansas.
1850 Census, Salt Creek Twp, Holmes Co OH:  Thomas PATRICK, age 35 OH, farmer; Elizabeth, age 34 OH; Margaret, age 11 OH; James, age 9 OH; Sarah, age 6 OH; Charles, age 1 OH.  

1860 Census, Thomas  [45] and Elizabeth [42] PATRICK living in Salt Creek twp, Wayne county OH.  Living with them are James [19], Sarah [16], Charles [11], and Martha [6].    James and his father are listed as farmers.  All were born in OH.  [Parents:  Wayne Co Probate Court record:  Thomas PATRICK married Elizabeth REED on 29 Mar 1838 at Wayne Co OH.]

Sister's Death record in Ohio:  File #5480:  Martha C ERVIN died 21 Jan 1927 at East Mansfield, Madison Twp, Richland Co OH.  Widow of Thomas B ERVIN.   Born 7 Feb 1854 at Holmes Co OH.  Father Thomas PATTRICK, born PA.  Mother, Elizebeth REED, born OH.  Burial Mansfield OH.  Informant Mrs. Wm C. HARRY, of Mansfield OH.  

Peppard, James*   18 Aug 1862
Private Peppard was age 39 when he entered service.  He died 9 Oct 1863 at Keokuk, Iowa.

The Roll of Honor says he is buried at Keokuk, Iowa.
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Wayne county OH probate court records:  James Peppard married Mary Jane BELL, 3 Feb 1847.

1850 Census, Prairie Twp, Holmes Co OH:  James PEPPERD, age 26 OH, labourer; Mary J, age 18 OH; Martha, age 2 OH; H. M. [female], age 2 months.  [Living near Frances PEPPERD, age 30 OH and family.]

In the 1860 census:  James [36] and Mary J. [31] PEPPARD are living in Fredericksburg, Salt Creek twp. Wayne county OH.  Living with them are:  Martha E.[12], Hira Malinda[11] [This may be Hiley M. born in Holmes county, according to Family Search] , Rosy[9] , Jerusia? [female] [7], Garret [4], and Amanda[4 months].  James was a plasterer.  They were all born in OH.  

Could these be James' parents?  In 1860 there is also a William [68 PA] Peppard, wife Nancy [65 PA], living in Fredericksburg.  He is also a plasterer. Living with them are Margaret [33 OH], a teacher and William L. [31 OH], an attorney.  Could they be the parents of James?  [According to Family Search, James' mother may be Nancy Gaston.]

There is a stone for Civil War soldier Peppard, James, no date given, at Fredericksburg, East cemetery, Wayne county, OH.  

Phillips, Isaiah*   18 Aug 1862
Private Phillips was age 18 when he entered service.  He died 2 Mar 1863 at Young's Point, Louisiana.

The Roll of Honor says he is buried at Vicksburg, Mississippi in section C, grave 39.

Is this the right family?
1850Census, Salt Creek Twp, Holmes Co OH:  David PHILLIP, age 37 PA, farmer; Sarah A, age 24 VA; Isaiah, age 5 OH; Elizabeth, age 1 OH. [Holmes County Probate Court record:  David PHILLIPS married Sara Ann SHOFFER on 23 Feb 1844 in Holmes Co OH.]

1860 Census, Series M653 Roll 989, Salt Creek Twp, Holmes Co OH, page 441:  Mary A PHILLIPS, age 35 VA, hat maker; Izai, age 16 OH; Elisabeth, age 12 OH; Sarah A, age 9 OH; Jacob, age 6 months OH.  [??Holmes County Probate Court record:  David PHILLIPS married Mary BUCHANAN on 5 Oct 1860 in Holmes Co OH.]

Pinkerton, Jacob   21 Aug 1862
Private Pinkerton was age 25 when he entered service.  He was transferred to 36th Co., 1st Battalion, Veteran Reserve Corps on 27 Apr 1864; thence to Col E, 11th Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps [date not given]; mustered out 8 July 1865 at Readville, Massachusetts.
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1850 Census, East Union Twp, Wayne Co OH, Dwelling 215, Family 216:  Reuben PINKERTON, age 32 PA, no occupation listed; Susan, age 33 PA; Jacob, age 13 PA; Elizabeth, age 10 OH; Leah, age 3 OH; Mary C, age 5 months OH.  

1860 census, East Union Twp, Wayne County OH, page 31:  Reuben PINKERTON, age 43 PA; Susan, age 43 PA; Jacob age 22 PA, Elizabeth, age 21 OH; Delilah, age 13 OH; Mary K., age 10 OH.

1870 Census, East Union Twp, Wayne County, OH, page 173:  Jacob PINKERTON, age 33 PA, farmer; Rachel, age 31 OH; Pinolo [female], age 2 OH.  

1880 Census, East Union, Wayne, OH, page 165:  Jacob PINKERTON, age 43 PA, farmer, parents born PA; Rachael, wife, age 41 OH, parents born PA; Pinola, daughter, age 12 OH; William, son, age 6 OH; Emma O, daughter, age 4 OH.  

1900 Census, Chippewa Twp, Wayne County OH, page 69:  Jacob R PINKERTON, age 63 PA, born Mar 1837, married 34 yrs, parents born PA, retired; Rachael, wife, age 61 OH, born Mar 1839, married 34 yrs, 3 children/1 still living; father born OH, mother born PA.  

1910 Census, Series T624 Roll 1205, dated 19 April 1910,  ?King Ave, Wadsworth, Wadsworth Twp, Medina Co OH, page 245:  Jay B HILLIARD, age 40 OH, first marriage, married 17 yrs, parents born OH, undertaker;  Nola, wife, age 41 OH, first marriage, married 17 yrs, 6 children/6 still living, parents born OH; Frank, son, age 15 OH; Claud, son, age 14 OH; Harry, son, age 12 OH; Robert, son, age 10 OH; Ben, son, age 7 OH; Ivan, son, age 4 OH;  Jacob B. PINKERTON, father in law, age 73 PA, first marriage, married 44 yrs, parents born PA, no occupation, Column 30 marked UA for military service; Rachel, mother in law, age 71? OH, first marriage, married 44 yrs, 3 children/1 still living, father born OH, mother born PA; Elizabeth HUFFMAN, aunt, age 70 OH, widow, parents born PA.

Death record in Ohio: File #10288, Jacob Brenner PINKERTON died 28 Feb 1918 at Wadsworth, Medina Co OH.  Widowed.  Retired.  Born 16 Mar 1837 at Lancaster Co PA.  Parents, Reuben PINKERTON and Susanna BRENNER, born Lancaster Co PA.  Burial Woodlawn Memorial Mausoleum.  Informant J. B. HILLIARD, of Wadsworth OH.  

Wife's Death record in Ohio: File #28291, Rachel B PINKERTON died 9 May 1910 at Wadsworth, Medina Co OH.  Married.  Born 29 Mar 1839 in OH.  Father Stephen CAREY, born OH.  Mother Mary CONNER, born PA.  Burial Woodlawn Vault.  Informant J. B. HILLIARD, of Wadsworth OH.  

PIPER, William*   16 Aug 1862                                                                                   
Private Piper was age 19 when he entered service.  He died 18 June 1863 at Columbus, Ohio. [Date conflicts with that given in Hardesty's below.]

The Roll of Honor says his remains were sent home.
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Listed in the Wooster Republican on 29 January 1863:
Listed at Fort Pickney Convalescent Camp at Memphis, Tennessee: William Piper, 120th, convalescent.

1850 Census, Chester Twp, Wayne Co OH, dwelling 223, family 227:  Jacob PIPER, age 35? PA, farmer; Catherine, age 36 PA; William H, age 8 OH; Mary A, age 6 OH; Margery, age 2 OH.  

1860 Census, Series M653 Roll 1051, Chester Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 323:  Jacob PIPER, age 44 PA, farmer; Catharine, age 46 PA; William, age 18 OH, farm laborer; Mary A, age 15 OH; Margery, age 12 OH; Adaline, age 8 OH; Harrison, age 3 OH; Catharine THOMAS, age 73 PA, infirm widow.  

Hardesty's Historical and Geographical Encyclopedia. [Wayne County Ohio version] published in 1885, page 500, Chester Twp section:
William Henry Piper was 20 years of age when he offered his services to his country, and nine months later he sealed his devotion with his life.  He enlisted at Mansfield, Richland county, September, 1862, and on the 17th of October following he was enrolled a member of Company D, 120th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.  The regiment was hurried into service, and assigned to the 3d brigade, 9th division, 13th army corps, in the left wing of the Army of the Tennessee, under General Sherman.  It saw a long and brilliant series of engagements, but Mr. Piper's share included only the battles of Chickasaw Bayou and Arkansas Post.  In these he participated with the courage of a veteran soldier.  In the vigor of his young manhood he was one of those early stricken by the scourge of camp life, chronic diarrhea, by which he was unfitted for service.  He was ordered home, but entered the hospital at St. Louis, in the spring of 1863, hoping to gain some strength there.  Growing steadily worse, and longing to die at home, and with his kindred, he resumed his journey northward, reached his native State, and died at Columbus, on the 28th of June, 1863.  Jacob and Catherine (Thomas) Piper were his parents, and he was born in July, 1842.  His father is now a farmer near New Pittsburg, and for him this sketch has been prepared.

Sons of Union Veterans Grave Database:  William PIPER, died 18 Jun 1863, burial at Eight Square Mennonite, Chester Twp, Wayne County, OH.  

PLUM, John W.   15 Aug 1862
Private Plum was age 19 when he entered service.  He was captured 3 May 1864 near Snaggy Point on the Red River, Louisiana; mustered out 7 July 1865 at Camp Chase, Ohio.

.......World Connect:  parents were Jacob and Mary Ann "Polly" [SPAKE] PLUM.  But Jacob died sometime before 1851. And mother Mary remarried George ARNOLD in 1850. 

Parents [Wayne Co Probate Court record:  Jacob PLUM married Mary Ann SPAKE on 24 Aug 1843 in Wayne Co OH.]

1850 Census, Sugar Creek Twp, Wayne Co OH, dwelling 416, family 417:  Christ ?CHEBER?, age 94 PA; George ARNOLD, age 35 PA, carpenter; Polly, age 28 PA; Elizabeth, age 5 PA; John, age 6 PA.  [This seems to be the two PLUM children living with their remarried mother.]

1860 census:  Sugar Creek township, Wayne county OH:  These are John's grandparents:  Henry [63 Switzerland]and Susanna [63 PA] PLUM  Living with them: Eva [23 OH], Julia [17 OH], and John [15 OH].   Henry was a farmer.  Eva and Julia were John's aunts.  John's only PLUM sibling was Elizabeth [16 OH] who was living with the ARNOLD family in 1860.  

Wayne county OH probate records:  John W. PLUM married Martha C. JACKSON, 17 Sep 1868.

1870 census:  Sugar Creek township, Wayne county OH:  John [26 OH] and Martha [24 OH] PLUM.  No children listed.  John is a farmer.  

1880 Census, Orrville, Wayne Co OH, page 21:  John W. PLUMER, age 36 OH, selling A. Impliments, parents born OH; Martha C, wife, age 35 OH, father born OH, mother born PA; Laura B, daughter, age 9 OH; Ettie May, daughter, age 8 OH; William C, son, age 6 OH; Floyd H, son, age 4 OH; Cloyd H, son, age 4 OH.  

Pension record:  John W PLUM, D 120th OH Inf.    Widow Martha C. Plum applied in Ohio in 1897.  John had applied for an invalid pension in 1866 Feb 9.  

Dalton Gazette, Thursday 23 Sept 1897, page 2
Sept 21 -- John Plum, died this morning at his residence on E. Water St. [Orrville] of disease contracted in the army.  He was a member of the 120, O.V.I.  Funeral from late residence on Thursday at 2 p.m.

The Wooster Weekley Republican, 6 Oct 1897 page 2,  added that he died at age 58 yrs, 5 months and 8 days.  He had been ill for 2 months.  [But that age does not agree with the census records.]

1900 Census, Series T623 Roll 1331, Orrville, Baughman Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 21: Martha C. PLUM, age 54 OH, widow, born June 1845, 6 children/6 still living, parents born PA; Etta M, daughter, born Apr 1872[28 OH] single, William, son, born Dec 1873[26 OH], day laborer, single; Floyd, son, born Dec 1875[24 OH] day laborer,single;  Cloyd, son, born Dec 1875[24 OH], express agent,single;   Arthur, son, born Aug 1881[19 OH] flour packer, single.  Also a granddaughter, Cletas SCOTT [6 OH], parents born OH..     [There was also an oldest child named Laura....see World Connect below.]

1910 Census, Series T624 Roll 1239, Baughman Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 19:  Martha C PLUM, age 66 OH, widow, 6 children/5 still living, parents born PA; William C, son, age 37 OH, single, contractor street sewage;  Floyd H, son, age 34 OH, single, laborer odd jobs;  John A, son, age 29 OH, first marriage,   married 6 yrs, no occupation;  Cleta, SCOTT, grand daughter, age 16 OH, single, no occupation.

1920 Census, Series T625 Roll 1448, Baughman Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 20:  Martha C PLUM, age 75 OH, widow, parents born PA;   Cleta D. SCOTT, grand daughter, age 24 OH, single, parents born OH, bookkeeper at factory office.

More about this family can be found at World Connect

Sons of Union Veterans Grave Database:  John W PLUM, born 1844, died 1897, burial Lutheran Cem, Orrville.

Wife's Death record in Ohio:  File #42289, Martha C PLUM, of 5 Water St, died 3 July 1924 at Orrville, Wayne Co OH.  Widow of John PLUM.  Born 9 June 1844 in Brookfield, OH.  Parents, Joseph JACKSON and Eva BAER, born Lancaster Co PA.  Burial Orrville Cem.  Informant F. H. PLUM, of Orrville OH.  

REASER, Dallas   22 Aug 1862
Private Reaser was age 18 when he entered service.  He was captured 3 May 1864 near Snaggy Point on the Red River, Louisiana; mustered out 7 July 1865 at Camp Chase, Ohio.

Can't find in 1850.

1860 Census, Series M653 Roll 1050, Salt Creek Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 174:   Elizabeth Reaser, age 43 OH;  James, age 12 OH; Mary, age 8 OH; Agnes, age 3 OH.  Is this the mother of Dallas?

1860 Census, Series M653 Roll 1050, Salt Creek Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 181:  Dallas RESOR, age 16 OH, laborer.  He is living with the James and Hannah CUNNINGHAM family.

1870 Census, Salt Creek Twp, Wayne County OH, page 320:  Dallas REASER, age 24 OH, farming, living with a Thompson/Thomson family.  

Sons of Union Veterans Grave Database/Grave Registration card/ and death records:  Dallas REASER, born 1844, died 22 Dec 1870, burial Apple Creek #1 Cem., died in Salt Creek Twp.  

Reinhard, Wendel*   15 Aug 1862
Sergeant Rienhard was age 31 when he entered service.  He died 5 July 1863 at St. Louis, Missouri.

The Roll of Honor says he is buried at St. Louis, Missouri, in Jefferson Barracks Cemetery
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1850 Census, Wooster, Wayne Co OH, dwelling 241, family 244:  Augustus ?PANGARD?, age 22 Germany, taylor; Denett, age 19 Germany; Catherine, age 6 months OH; Wendel RINEHARD, age 19 Germany, no occupation listed.  

Can't find in 1860.

There is a stone for Civil War soldier REINHARD, Wendell died 1869 at Fredericksburg, East cemetery, Wayne county, OH.  This stone was probably read incorrectly.

Robinson, John   22 Aug 1862
Private Robinson was age 35 when he entered service.  He was discharged 12 Apr 1863 at Milliken's Bend, Louisiana on a Surgeon's certificate of disability.

1870 Census Blooming Grove Twp, Richland County OH, page 1:  John ROBINSON, age 43 OH, Day Laborer; Luencia??,[female] age 43 OH; William, age 23? OH Day Laborer.  [This was hard to read.]

Richland Indigent Soldier Burials 1885-1896: John D ROBINSON, Company D, 120th OVI, basket maker, place of death Mansfield, died 15 April 1888, buried Mansfield Cemetery.

Shaner, Henry S.*   21 Aug 1862
Corporal Shaner was age 21 when he entered service.  He was wounded 1 May 1863 in the battle of Thompson's Hill, Mississippi; he died 16 July 1863 at Milliken's Bend, Louisiana.

The Roll of Honor says he is buried at Vicksburg, Mississippi, in section B, grave 48.

Need 1850

1860 Census, East Union Twp, Wayne County, OH, page 35:  Bazleil SHARP, age 33  OH, farmer; Rebecca, age 33 OH; Joanna, age 8 OH; Catharine, age 4 OH; Joanna SHARP, age 54 PA; Henry SHANER, age 18 PA; Metilda CARS, age 20 OH.  

Wooster Republican 28 May 1863: Casualties in the 120th Ohio:  Henry S. Shaner, slightly wounded in right breast.

1870 Census, Wooster Twp, Wayne County, OH, page 387:  George METZ, age 66 PA, retired farmer;  Mercy SHANER, age 51 PA, housekeeper.  [Note: Is this the right Mercy or was it actually his mother who applied for the pension?]

Pension index:  widow Mercy Shaner applied for widow's pension in 1877...no state was given.

Shanklin, William   15 Aug 1862
Private Shanklin was age 20 when he entered service.  He was transferred to Co. E 114th OVI on 27 Nov 1864.  [Other records show he may have been 24 when he joined the army.]

William's father, Alexander Herrington SHANKLIN, married Mary GOUDY on 31 Dec 1840.  So she is not William's mother.  His mother, according to researchers, was Mary Ann YOUNG whom he married on 28 Jan 1836 in Portage Co OH.  However, at Family Search there is another record from the Portage County Probate records, which shows that Alexander H. SHANKLIN married Sophiah BASS on 21 Jan 1836 in Portage Co OH.

1850 Census, Sugar Creek, Wayne Co OH, dwelling 222, family 222:  Alexander SHANKLIN, age 33 PA, miller Mary, age 30 OH; Sarah J, age 12 OH; William, age 11 OH; Harriet, age 8 OH; James, age 7 OH; Susan, age 6 OH; Robert, age 4 OH; George D?, age 3 OH; John, age 3 months OH.  [Additional children n 1870: Mary, age 9 OH, Amanda, age 7 OH, Alexander, age 3 OH. William is not living there in 1860.]

1860 Census, Hicksville Twp, Defiance County, OH, page 386:  Jn. RYAN, age 60 NY, farmer; Gertrude, age 60 NY; Washington, age 24 NY, carpenter; Silvia, age 19 NY; Theodosia, age 16 NY; Wm SHANKLIN, age 23 OH, laborer.  

1870 Census, Milford Twp, Defiance, County OH, page 140:  William SHANKLIN, age 33 OH, farming; Mary, age 29 OH; Minnie b, age 1 OH.  

1880 Census , Milford Twp, Defiance County OH, page 207:  William SHANKLIN, age 43 OH, farmer, parents born OH; Mary, wife, age 39 OH, parents born PA; Minnie B, daughter,  age 10 OH; Mercy C, daughter, age 3 OH.  

1900 Census, Milford Twp, Definace County OH, page 210:  William SHANKLIN, age 63 OH, born Apr 1837, married 13 yrs, farmer, parents born OH; Mary J, age 59 OH, born Apr 1841, married 13 yrs, 3 children/1 still living, parents born VT; Mercy C, daughter, age 23 OH, born Dec 1876, single, stenographer.

1910 Census, Farmer Twp, Defiance County OH, page 128:  William SHANKLIN, age 73 OH, second marriage, # of yrs married not given, father born Unknown, mother born OH, has own income; Mary S, wife, age not given OH, father born MA, mother born VT.  [Column 30 is marked UA for military service for William.]

Ohio Online Death Certificat Index:  William SHANKLIN died 28 Mar 1916 in Defiance County, OH.

Definace County Veteran's Directory verifies that William SHANKLIN of Defiance County OH was the soldier in Company D of the 120th, however they have his death date as 25 Mar 1916.  He is buried at Farmer Cemetery.

Pension index:  William SHANKLIN, E 48th, E 114th, D 120th OH Inf.   Widow Mary J. Shanklin applied for widow's pension in Ohio in 1916 Apr 4.     William had applied for an invalid pension in 1888 Dec 12 in OH.  

Death record in Ohio:  File #17272, Wm SHANKLIN died 28 Mar 1916 at 628 Perry St, Defiance, Defiance County, OH.  Married.  Retired farmer.  Born 11 Apr 1837 in OH.  Parents not known to informant.  Burial Farmer Center.  Informant, C.C. BIGLOW, of Defiance OH.  

Wife's Death record in Ohio:  File #1730, Mary Jane SHANKLIN died 25 Jan 1922 at 519 1/2 2nd St, Defiance, Defiance Co OH.  Widow.  Born 29 Apr 1841 in OH.  Father, Geo W CHAPMAN, born Canada.  Mother, Narsissa HOPKINS, born NY.  Burial Farmer Center OH.  Informant Nellie BLAIR, of Defiance, OH.  

???Brother's Death record in Ohio:  File #13081, George Washington SHANKLIN, of Dalton, OH, died 18 Feb 1942 at Wayne Co Hospital, Wooster, Wayne Co OH.  Divorced.  Wife Hebe WOLF.  Farmer.  Born 21 May 1848, could be 1847 or 1849 at Sugar Creek Twp, Wayne Co OH.  Father Alexander SHANKLIN, born Ireland.  Mother Mary GOUDY, born Mt. Eaton, OH.  Burial Dalton OH.  Informant Austin SHANKLIN, of Dalton OH.  

??Brother's Death record in Ohio:  File #20738, Robert H SHANKLIN, of R. D. Dalton, OH, died 6 Mar 1935 at Sugar Creek Twp, Wayne Co OH.  Widowed.  Wife Mary Zaugg SHANKLIN.  Farmer.  Born 16 Oct 1847 at Sugar Creek Twp, Wayne Co OH.  Father Alexander SHANKLIN.  Mother, Mary GOUDY, born Sugar Creek Twp, Wayne Co OH.  Burial Dalton OH.  Informant Tom SHANKLIN, R. D. Dalton, OH.  

Shively, Joseph A.   8 Aug 1862
Sergeant Shively was age 26 when he entered service.  He was appointed Corporal 17 Apr 1863; Sergeant on 1 Mar 1864; captured 3 May 1864 near Snaggy Point on the Red River, Louisiana; mustered out 7 July 1865 at Camp Chase, Ohio.
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Cuyahoga County Probate Court record:  Joseph A. SHIVELY married Josephine M. PONCLETY on 29 Aug 1857 in Cuyahoga Co OH.

1860 Census, Div #1, Wooster, Wayne County, OH, page 281:  Joseph A SHIVELY, age 24 OH, chair maker; Josephine M, age 21 NY; Joseph, age 2 OH; Edwin, age 9 months, OH.  

1870 Census, 2nd Ward, Wooster, Wayne County, OH, page 426:  Joseph SHIVELY, age 33 OH, cabinetmaker; Margaret, age 32 NY; Joseph A, age 12 OH; Edward M?, age 10 OH; Francis M, age 9 OH; Allie M [female], age 4 OH; Levella, [female] age 3 OH; Lafayett, [male]age 1 OH.  

1880 Census, Wooster, Wayne County OH, page 395:  Joseph A SHIVELEY, age 44 OH, cabinet maker, father born OH, mother born PA; Margaret, wife, age 41, NY, parents born France; Joseph A, son, age 22 OH, carpenter, has consumption; Edwin, son, age 20 OH,  carpenter; Francis M, son, age 19 OH, carpenter; Louella M, daughter, age 12 OH; Lafayette, son, age 10 OH; William E, son, age 8 OH; Evert E, son, age 7 OH; Florence A, daughter,  age 3 OH

Obituary in the Wayne County Democrat, 1 Nov 1893, page 3 states that Joseph A. Shively died Saturday, 28 Oct 1893 at age 58. [So his birth year is 1835/6.]  It definitely identifies him as the soldier in Co. D of the 120th OVI.  He lived on High street in Wooster.   He was born in PA.  He had worked at Curry's planing mill from 1870 until about 1889 at which time he became too ill with tuberculosis. [Shively applied for an invalid pension in 1888/9.] His wife was still living.  They had six children.  His pall bearers were his fellow soldiers: B.F. Miller, James W. Christy, Albert Smyser, John Winkler, John S. Caskey and George P. Emrich.    "Wrap the Flag Around Me, Boys" was sung at his funeral.  

Obit Wooster Daily Republican, Saturday, 28 Oct 1893, page 4:  States that Shively and wife had two daughters and four sons surviving.

Pension Index:  Joseph A SHIVELY, D 120th OH Inf.  Invalid filed 1888? Dec 11 in OH.  Widow, Josephine M SHIVELY, filed 1893 Nov 11 in OH.  

There is a Civil War soldier Shively, Joseph A. buried at Wooster cemetery, Wayne county, OH.

Sons of Union Veterans Grave Database:  Joseph A SHIVELEY, born 17 Apr 1836, died 28 Oct 1893.

SMYSER, Albert   22 Aug 1862
Private Smyser was age 23 when he entered service.  He was captured 3 May 1864 near Snaggy Point on the Red River, Louisiana; mustered out 7 July 1865 at Camp Chase, Ohio.
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1850 Census, Plain Twp, Wayne Co OH, dwelling 76, family 78:  Emmanuel SMYSER, age 41 PA; Catherine, age 40 PA; Albert, age 12 OH; Harmon, age 8 OH; Mary A, age 6 OH; Ann E, age 5 OH; George M?, age 4 OH; Eleanora, age 10 months OH; Amanda E FLORY, age 11 OH; Samuel CRULL or COULL, age 67 PA, no occupation.  

1860 Census, Chester Twp, Wayne County OH, page 303:  Emanuel SMYZER, age 47 PA, farmer; Catherine, age 48 PA; Albert, age 21 OH; Harmon, age 19 OH; Mary age 17 OH; Ann E, ae 15 OH; George J, age 13 OH; Eleanora, age 11 OH; Martin S, age 9 OH; Michael SMYZER, age 65 PA.  

Wayne county OH Probate:  Albert SMYSER married Mary Ellen MAYER, 8 Nov 1860

1870 Census, Series M593 Roll 1280, Chester Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 63:  Albert SMYSER, age 32 OH, farmer; M.E, [female], age 30 OH; J.L. [female]. age 7 OH; L. B. [female], age 4 OH; Ashley, [male], age 1 OH;  Michael CASSIDAY, age 21 PA, works on farm; Suffie CARSON, [female], age 39 PA, without occupation.  

1880 Census, Chester, Wayne, Ohio, page 50:  Albert SMYSER, age 41 OH, farmer, parents born PA; Ellen M, wife, age 40 OH, parents born PA; Nettie J, daughter, age 17 OH; Laura B, daughter, age14 OH; Ashley, son, age 11 OH.  

1900 Census, Chester Twp, Wayne County OH, page 66:  Albert SMYSER, age 62 OH, born July 1838, married 29 yrs, farmer, parents born PA; M Ellen, wife, age 60 OH, born Apr? 1840, married 29 yrs, 5 children/5 still living, father born PA, mother born OH; Lela F, daughter, age 19 OH, born Sept 1880, single, In School.

In the Wooster Daily News on 21 Sep 1908 an obituary was published for Albert Smyser of the 120th OVI.
He died on 20 Sep 1908.  He was the brother of Congressman M.L. Smyser who died 4 months before Albert.. He was a well known farmer living in Chester township, Wayne County, OH.  He was 70 years and two months old.  He was born on 18 July 1838 in Chester township.  His father was Emanuel Smyser.  Emanuel had come to Wayne county in 1832.  Al lived on that farm with the exception of the 3 years spent living in Wooster on West Libery street.  During that time he was a member of Wooster City Council.  After those 3 years he moved back to the farm.  He was one not to join churches or groups, not even the GAR.  His wife and four children were still living at the time of his death: AW Smyser, living west of Wooster; Mrs. Henry Caskey; Mrs. Irvin Hiner; Miss Lela Caskey of the Smyser home.  Al also had 2 brothers and 2 sisters still living:  Harmon of Wayne township and George of Cleveland; Mrs. WA Hoffman and Miss Anna Smyser of Doylestown.  Al was buried in the Wooster Cemetery.

Pension index:  Albert SMYSER, D 120th OH Inf.     Widow Mary E. Smyser applied for pension in 1908 Oct 13 in OH.  Albert had applied for invalid pension in 1892 in OH.  

1910 Census, Series T624 Roll 1239, Chester Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 62:  Mary E SMYSER, age 69 OH, widow, 4 children/4 still living, own income, father born PA, mother born OH;  Living in same dwelling:  Irvin H HINER, age 46 OH, first marriage, married 22 yrs, farmer on general farm, father born PA, mother born OH; Laua B, wife, age 43 OH, first marriage, married 22 yrs, 1 child/1 still living, parents born OH; Jay B PINNICKS?, hired man, age 16 OH, single, farm laborer on general farm.  [ Russell and Eliza HINER living in next dwelling.]

1920 Census, Series T625 Roll 1448, West Liberty St, Wooster, Wayne Co OH, page 140:  Henry CASKEY, age 63 OH, retired farmer, father born OH, can't read mother's birthplace; Nettie, age 57 OH, parents born OH; Helen SMYSER, mother in law, age 79, widow, father born PA, mother born OH.

I haven't been able to find the death record of wife Mary Ellen [Helen] or for Albert himself.

Correction on name:  Brother's Death record in Ohio:  File # 11930, Harmon SMYSER of W North St, died 8 Feb 1925 at Wooster, Wayne Co OH.  Widowed.  Wife, Melissa SMYSER.  Born 16 or 11 Sep 1841 at Wayne Co OH.  Retired farmer.  Parents, Emmanuel SMYSER and Katherine ALBERT, born PA.  Burial Wooster Cem.  Informant, E. E. SMYSER, of Wooster OH.

Daughter's Death record in Ohio:  File #27576, Jenette CASKEY died 13 Apr 1950 at 140 Miller Road, Wooster, Wayne Co OH.  Widow.  Born 4 Nov 1862 in OH.  Parents Albert SMYSER and Mary MYERS.  Burial Wooster Cem.  Informant Treva Hiner MILLER.  

Daughter's Death record in Ohio: File #12891, Laura B HINER, of West North St, died 25 Feb 1930 at Wooster, Wayne Co OH.  Married to Irvin HINER.  Born 2 May 1866 in Wayne County OH.  Parents Albert SMYSER and Mary MYERS, born OH.  Burial Wooster Cem.  Informant Ashley SMYSER, of Wooster OH.  

Spear, Wesley W.    8 Aug 1862  Captain Spear is also listed in Company E.  But all of the information I have for him is listed here with Company D.
1st Lieutenant Spear was age 26 when he entered service.  He was appointed 1st Sergeant from Sergeant in Feb. 1863; promoted to 2d Lieutenant on 15 Mar 1863; to 1st Lieutenant to date on 23 Mar 1863; wounded 11 July 1863 in the battle of Jackson, Mississippi; transferred to Co. E. on 26 Feb 1864.

Grave Registration Card indicates that he was in Co. F of the 48th.  It says he was born 28 Dec 1835 and died 20 Nov 1920.  He is buried in Wooster Cemetery.
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1850 Census, Wooster, Wayne Co OH, dwelling 114, family 114:  William SPEAR, age 47 PA, cabinet maker; Melinda, age 42 PA; twin William F, age 14 OH;  twin Wesley W, age 14 OH;  Caroline M, age 11 OH; Sarah A.O.S?, age 5 OH; Harriet S, age 30 VT; Catherine LIVINGSTON, age 21 OH; Clark KNOX?, age 19 OH, cabinet maker; James PERSHING, age 18 OH, cabinet maker.  

1860 Census, Wooster, Wayne County OH, page 280 :  William SPEAR, age 56 PA, master cabinet maker; Malinda, age 46 OH ;  Wesley W. age 24 OH, cabinet maker;  Caroline, age 22 OH ; Olive, age 15 OH.  Also living there were Jesse WIDDLE, age 23 PA, journeyman cabinet maker [see below]; George WYMER, age 26 Germany, journeyman cabinet maker; John MARKS, age 17 OH, apprentice cabinet maker; John BOYDSTON, age 17 OH, apprentice cabinet maker; Alfred WALLICH, age 18 OH, apprentice cabinet maker. [Note: Ann Maria, age 21 Ireland and Charles, age 1 OH, are listed with her father Joseph WATT, age 52 Ireland, Butter and Egg Merchant.  They are living in 1st Division, Wooster, PAGE 282.  She is not listed as SPEAR.]

Wayne County Probate Court record:  Wesley W SPEAR married Ann M WATT on 27 Mar 1866 in Wayne County OH.  [From Family Search]

1870 Census, 4th Ward, Wooster, Wayne County OH, page 462:  Wesley SPEAR, age 34 OH, cabinet maker; Ann M, age 30 Ireland; Charles W, age 11 OH; John, age 3 months OH, born in March; Joseph W, age 28 months OH.  Also living there are Joseph WATT, age 65 Ireland, produce dealer; Mary J BROWN, age 18 OH, house keeper.  

1880 Census, 4th Ward, Wooster, Wayne, OH, page 403:  Westley SPEAR, age 45 OH, furniture manuf., parents born PA; Annie M, wife, age 39 IRE, parents born IRE; Charles W, son, age 21 OH, single, cabinet maker, father born OH, mother born IRE; Jesse W, son, age 8 OH; Minnie Ray, daughter, age 4 months OH; Joseph WATT, father-in-law, widowed, age 70 IRE, butter and egg shipper, parents born IRE; also living there and listed as "other" are Isabel GLASS, age 20 OH, marriage column not marked, servant, father born OH, mother born VA; Jacob MARBEL, age 17 OH, painter, single, parents born OH.

History of Wayne County Ohio, published in 1910 by B.E. Bowen and Co.
CAPT. WESLEY WELLS SPEAR. What greater badge of honor could be stowed upon a man than to allude to him as one of the "boys in blue," who readily sacrificed the pleasures of home and business opportunities to do what he could in saving the honor of the old flag? One of this brave number is Capt. Wesley W. Spear, an interesting and deserving citizen of Wooster, Wayne county, who was born in that city December 28,1835, the son of William Spear, who was born near Shippingberg, Pennsylvania, in 1803, and who came to Wayne county about 1827. He was a cabinetmaker by trade, and he located in Wooster where he established a shop and led a very active life here until his death, in 1890, at the advanced age of eighty-seven years. He was an honest, hardworking and highly respected man. He married Malinda Wells a native of York county, Pennsylvania. Her father conducted a whip factory at Wellsville, that county, and the town derived its name from the family. Mrs. Spear was born in 1808 and died the same year as her husband, 1890--in fact only four days after her husband passed away. To them seven children were born, four of whom lived to maturity, Wesley W., of this review, being a twin brother of William Fletcher, who died about five years ago, Caroline Spear, and Olive, widow of Rev. James Mendenhall, both of whom reside in Arkansas, are the other children. Captain Spear has always made Wooster his home, although he has traveled from the Atlantic to the Pacific. On August 6, 1862, he enlisted in Company D, One Hundred and Twentieth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and very faithfully served for a period of three years. He was mustered in at Camp Mansfield, Ohio, as a private, and he proved to be a very capable soldier from the first, having been commissioned a second lieutenant and a few days later was made first lieutenant. He had a varied and interesting experience during the service, taking part in many battles and engagements, among them being the battle of Chickasaw Bayou, Arkansas Post, Thompson's Hill, Champion's Hill and the siege of Vicksburg, under General Sherman. He was wounded at Jackson, Mississippi, July 12, 1863, having been shot in the right groin with a minie ball. This brought him home on a furlough, but, recovering, he later rejoined his regiment in western Louisiana, where the brigade was divided an! d Mr. Spear was stationed on Colonel Shelton's staff, doing staff duty that winter at Peackamon, Louisiana. Again in active service, he was with his company going up Red river when the boat which was transporting them was fired on and captured, their colonel and about one-half of the company killed or captured. This necessitated consolidation with the One Hundred and fourteenth Ohio Regiment, and Mr. Spear was made captain and given command of Company H, of that regiment. As captain of that company he was in the siege of Fort Blakeley at Mobile, also Spanish Fort there. Near the close of the war Captain Spear was transferred to the Forty-eighth Regiment, Ohio Volunteers, and after a very eventful career he was mustered out of service at Houston, Texas, October 17, 1865, after which he returned to Wooster, and, with his father, engaged in the cabinetmaking and undertaking business. After the war his eyesight began to fail gradually, and in 1885 he became totally blind, and he has since lived in quiet retirement from the world. Captain Spear was married in 1858 to Anna M. Watt, who was born in north Ireland and came to Philadelphia when five years of age with her father, who went into the produce business there, later removing to Wooster, Ohio, and continued the same line of business here for several years. Of the seven children born to the Captain and wife, only two survive, namely: Charles Wesley Spear, of Northampton, Massachusetts, and Jesse Watt Spear, a conductor on the Pennsylvania railroad at Crestline, Ohio. Captain Spear lives on West Liberty street in the home he purchased in 1867. He belongs to the Grand Army of the Republic, being a charter member of Given Post. Notwithstanding his affliction, Captain Spear is a cheerful, genial and interesting man to talk to, who enjoys life, conscious of the fact that he has performed his duty well and greater rewards await him than his fellow-men have ever bestowed. A man of good health, of snowy hair and beard, he is a picturesque character and is greatly admired by all who know him.

1900 Census, 4th Ward, Wooster, Wayne County OH, page 178:  Wesley W SPEAR, age 64 OH, born Dec 1835, married 33 yrs, parents born PA, is blind;  Anna M, wife, age 58 Ireland, born May 1842, married 33 yrs, 7 children/2 still living, parents born Ireland, came to US in 1848, resided in US 52 yrs.

1910 Census, West Liberty Street, 4th Ward Wooster, Wayne County OH, page 121:  Wesley W SPEER, age 74 OH, first marriage, married 44 yrs, parents born PA, own income;  Anna M, wife, age 66 Ireland, first marriage, married 44 yrs, 6 children/2 still living, parents born Ireland/spoke English, year of immigration 1850.   [Note: Column 30 ie marked UA for military service.  He is also marked as blind.]

1920 Census, Series T625 Roll 1448, West Liberty St, Wooster, Wayne Co OH, page 144-145:  Mary SPEAR, age 46 OH, widow, father born Scotland, mother born PA; Robert W, son, age 24 OH, single, parents born OH, no occupation; Alice M, daughter, age 17 OH, parents born OH, telephone operator; Charles W, son, age 16 OH, parents born OH, machinist in machine shop;  Eleanor J., daughter, age 12 OH, parents born OH;  Wesley W, father in law, age 84 OH, widowed, father born US, mother born PA, no occupation.

 Daily Record, Tuesday, 30 Nov 1920, page 2
Capt. Spear Called Today
Capt. W. W. Spear, 92 years old, one of Wooster's oldest residents died on Tuesday afternoon at the family home on West Liberty street.  He suffered a stroke of paralysis two weeks ago and had been in a critical condition since that time.  [Note: age is wrong]   The funeral announcement will be made Wednesday.
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Daily Record, Wednesday, 1 Dec 1920, page 3
Capt. Spear A Resident Here Over 84 Years
 The death Tuesday afternoon of Capt. Wesley W. Spear at the family home on West Liberty street removed from the city's activity one of the oldest business men in Wayne county.  Mr. Spear was born in Wooster, spent his life here, was an active business man for many years and enjoyed the quiet of a retired life for a few years before his death.
 For many years Mr. Spear conducted a furniture store on West Liberty street and was one of the city's funeral directors.  He conducted his business in the rooms now occupied by Bevington and Halteman.
 Mr. Spear was born December 28, 1835, and died November 30, 1920, having reached the age of 84 years, 11 months and 2 days.  His last illness was of two weeks duration.  He suffered a slight stroke of paralysis and failed rapidly until his spirit took flight from earthly troubles and sorrow.  He was a son of William Spear.  In August 1862 he enlisted in Company D 120th regiment O.V.I. and before the close of the war had risen to the rank of captain.  After the war Capt. Spear's eyesight began to fail and in 1885 he became totally blind, being compelled to give up active business.
Capt. Spear was married in 1858 to Anna M. Watt.  Of the seven children born to the union only one, Charles W. Spear of Northampton, Mass., survives.  Mrs. Spear died November 18, 1918 and one son Jesse Spear died recently.  Capt. Spear was for years a member of the G.A.R.  He was a charter member of Given Post of this city.  The funeral will be held from the home Friday afternoon at 2 p.m.

Ohio Online Death Certificate Index:  Wesley V SPEAR died 30 Nov 1920 in Wayne County OH.

Pension Index:  Wesley W SPEAR, H, F and E 120th OH Inf., First Lt D 121 OH Inf, First Lt H 102 OH Inf.  Invalid filed 1879 May 8.  

Death record in Ohio:  File #72639, Wesley W. SPEAR, of 328 W. Liberty St, died 30 Nov 1920 at Wooster, Wayne Co OH.  Widowed.  Wife Anna M SPEAR.   Retired undertaker.  Born 28 Dec 1835 at Wooster, OH.  Father, William SPEAR, born Shippenburg, PA.  Mother Malinda WELLS, born PA.  Burial Wooster Cem.  Informant, Mrs. Jesse SPEAR, of Wooster, OH.  

Death record in Ohio:  File #82974, Anna M SPEAR, of Wooster in Wayne Co OH, died 18 Nov 1918 at Perry Twp, Stark Co OH.  Married to W. W. SPEAR.  Burial Wooster OH.  

Spencer, William*    22 Aug 1862
Private Spencer was age 20 when he entered service.  He died on 16 Jan 1863 in Overton Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee.

The Roll of Honor says he is buried at Memphis, Tennessee in Mississippi River Cemetery.
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1850 Census, Ashland, Ashland Co OH, dwelling 130, family 143:  Albert A SPENCER, age 29 OH, teamster; Eliza, age 28 OH; James Wm SPENCER, age 7 OH; Emma Jane, age 5 OH; Harvey H, age 4 OH; Mellissa, age 1 OH.  

1860 Census, Clinton Twp, Wayne County OH, page 288:  Silas FUNK, age 35 OH, farm laborer; Matilda, age 30 OH; Hamilton H, age 4 OH; Elizabeth T?, age 8 OH; Lois Ann, age 1OH, William SPENCER, age 18, farm laborer.

Listed in the Wooster Republican on 29 January 1863:
In Overton Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee: W Spencer, Company (not readable), 120th, dropsy. [dropsy = an abnormal accumulation of fluids in the body --edema]

Starn, John E.*   22 Aug 1862
Private Starn was age 26 when he entered service.  He died 4 May 1864 at home, in Plain Township, Ohio.  Roll of Honor does not give burial information.  However, he is buried in Reedsburg Cemetery, Plain Township, Wayne County OH.  His stone was hard to read the day I photographed it.  The light was just wrong.  But it seemed to say that he was son of M and C? STARN and that he was a member of the 120th OVI and that when he died he was 30 yrs, 3 months, and 3 dys old.
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Pension index: John E STARN, D 120th OH Inf.    The soldier's mother Charity STARN applied for pension in 1880, no state given.

1860 Census, Haven't found yet.


1870 Census, Series M593 Roll 1281, Plain Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 291: Charity STARN listed in 1870 born in NJ...age 58, keeping house in the household of S W McClain, a physician.  also listed with the last name STARN:  Wm, age 29 OH, farmer; Susan, age 23 OH, seamstress; Harriet, age 20 OH, no occupation; Ella, age 14 OH; Samantha, age 11 OH.  

1880 Census, Reedsburg, Plain township, Wayne county, OH, page 290:  Charity STARN, age 68 PA, parents born PA;  William STARN, son, age 40 NJ, widowed,  farm laborer, parents born NJ; Emma STARN, daughter, single, age 29 OH, father born PA, mother born NJ; Elanor STARN, daughter, age 22 OH, single, father born PA, mother born NJ; Martha STARN, daughter, single, age 21 OH, father born PA, mother born NJ.  

Is listed at Sons of Union Veterans Grave Database

STOPHLET, Marcus L.   9 Aug 1862          Marquis  Lafayette
Private Stophlet was age 18 when he entered service.  He was captured 3 May 1864 near Snaggy Point on the Red River, Louisiana; mustered out 7 July 1865 at Camp Chase, Ohio.

1850 haven't found

1860 Census, Series M653 Roll 989, Prairie Twp, Holmes Co OH, page 381:  David STOFLET, age 26 OH, farmer; Amand, age 22 OH; Lafeatt, age 13 OH; Olive, age 9 OH; Samul, age 5 OH; William E, age 4 OH; Francis [male], 5 months OH.  Living in previous dwelling:  Mary STOFLET, age 76 birthplace not filled in; Sarah BAKER, age 20 OH, servant; Saml STOFLET, age 78 PA, farmer.  

1870 Census, Series M593 Roll 1224, Salt Creek Twp, Holmes Co OH, page 198:  David STOFLET, age 45 OH, farmer; Amanda, age 36 OH; Lafayet, age 23 OH, farmer; Samuel, age 16 OH; William, age 12 OH; Catherin, age 6 OH; Francis [female], age 3 OH.  

Wayne County Probate Court record: Marquis L. STOPHLET married Elizabeth HELLER on 10 Aug 1873 in Wayne Co OH.  

1880 Census, Series T9, Roll 1077, Salt Creek, Wayne Co OH, page 306:  Layfayett STOPHLET, age 32 OH, carriage maker, parents birthplaces not marked;  Elisabeth, wife, age 26 IN, parents born OH; Eliza HELLER, mother in law, age 52 OH, parents born PA.  

1900 Census, Series T623 Roll 1332, Salt Creek Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 53:  M L STOPHLET, age 54 OH, machinist, born Aug 1846, married 26 yrs, parents born OH;  Elizabeth E, wife, age 51 IN, born Oct 1848, married 26 yrs, no children, parents born OH.  

1910 Census, Series T624 Roll 1239, Salt Creek Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 274:  Lafayette STAUFFLET, age 62 OH, first marriage, plumber with own shop, parents born OH, Column 30 marked UA for military service; Elizabeth E, wife, age 57 OH, first marriage, married 36 yrs, no children, parents born OH; Eliza HELLER, mother in law, age 82 OH, widow, parents born OH.

1920 Census, Series T625 Roll 1448, Fredericksburg, Salt Creek Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 4:  Marquis D L STOPHLET, age 73 OH, parents born OH, no occupation; Elizabeth E, wife, age 65 OH, parents born OH; Mildred C SANDERSON, neice, age 19 OH, single, school teacher at village school; Ellen N BROWN, age 51 OH, single, servant private family, father born PA, mother born OH.  

 Death record in Ohio:  File #50917???, Marcus L STOPHLET died 21 July 1920 at Fredericksburg, Wayne Co OH.  Married to Elizabeth HELLER.  Mechanic.  Born 18 Aug 1846 at Holmes Co OH.  Father, David STOPHLET, born PA.  Mother, Sara WILLIAMS, born Tuscawaras? Co OH.  Burial East Cemetery.  Informant, Mrs. M. L. STOPHLET, of Fredericksburg, OH.  

Is listed at Sons of Union Veterans Grave Database and Grave Registration card: Burial Fredericksburg Cem, East side [Salt Creek Twp]

Pension Index:  Marquis L STOPHLET, D 120th OH Inf., Invalid filed 1880 June 28.  Widow, Elizabeth STOPHLET, filed 1921 or 1924 Aug 5 in OH.  

Wife's Death record in Ohio:  File #38334, Elizabeth STOPHLET died 13 May 1929 at Salt Creek Twp, Wayne Co OH.  Widow of Marquis D STOPHLET.  Born 16 Oct 1853 at Maysville OH.  Parents, Henry HELLER and Eliza BEARBOUR, born OH.  Burial Fredericksburg, OH.  Informant, Mr and Mrs Edward GRABER of Fredericksburg OH.  

STRAHER, John H.*   19 Aug 1862
Corporal Straher was age 19 when he entered service.  He died 4 Feb 1863 at St. Louis, Missouri of wounds received on 11 Jan 1863 in the battle of Arkansas Post, Arkansas.

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Information from Jackie Riblett Horvath, at jackie_horvath@ipsd.org or jlrhorvath@aol.com   
Jackie is the great great great granddaughter of John H STRAHER and his wife Sarah HOAG.

Death of John Straher

The following letter from Capt. Emrich to Mrs. Straher, conveys the sad intelligence of her husband’s death.

        Headquarter Army of Mississippi,}

        Feb. 14, 1863 }

        Mrs. Sarah Straher – Dear Madame:  It is under a deep sense of feeling I am thus compelled to convey to you the sad and painful intelligence of the death of your husband, John Straher.  I this day received official notice from St. Louis, Mo., that he died on the 4th inst. of musket shot wound in the ankle.  His wound was not considered dangerous when he was taken off the field.  But thus it is – man is like the grass that is cut down and wilted in an hour.  I can deeply sympathize with you in your deep and sore bereavement, hoping that you may bear up under it with a Christian spirit, yielding submissively to Him that holds us as it were in the palms of his hand and doeth all things well.  He was a faithful, honest and true soldier, and laid down his life honorably in the defense of his country.  Thus we have lost another true patriot and good and faithful citizen and neighbor, and our company of which he was a member deeply lament his loss.

        He was wounded at the battle of Arkansas Post, on the 11th of January 1863.  The next day he was put on board a steamboat along with many others that were wounded in the same battle, and started up the river.  I never was informed where they taken him nor heard from him until I received official notice from the St. Louis Hospital of his death, which took me very much by surprise. I mentioned it in two of my letters I wrote after it happened.  Whether they were received or not I do not know.  I must close, hoping this may reach and find you well. Yours truly,

        G. P. Emrick

John Henry STRAHER's parents were Levi STRAHER and Fanny.  His siblings were Mary Ann, Frances, Catherine, and Samuel.  John married Sarah HOAG and had two children, Levi H and Percis Cornelia, who was the great great grandmother of contributor Jackie Horvath.  The soldier's father eventually became guardian of John and Sarah's two children.  Sarah married twice after John died.  
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The Roll of Honor says he is buried at St. Louis, Missouri in Jefferson Barracks Cemetery.

Haven't found in 1850.

Family 1860 Census, Series M653 Roll 1050, Wayne Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 158:  Levi STRAHER, age 48 PA, farm hand; Fanney, age 50 PA; Fanney E, age 20 PA; Cathrine, age 17 PA; Samuel, age 14 PA.
Next house: John STRAHER, age 24 PA, farm hand; Sarah, age 22 OH; Levi H, age one OH.  

1870 Census, Series M593 Roll 1281, Wooster Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 390:  Levi STRAYER, age 57 PA, farmer and lawyer; Fanney, age 60 PA; Catherine, age 24 PA; Samuel S, age 22 PA, at school in Smithville.  
On that same page:  John DIETZ, age 35 PA, millwright; Francis, age 34? PA; Robert C. LANDES, age 8 OH; Levi STRAYER, age 12 OH; Percis C STRAYER, [female], age 10 OH.  

1880 Census, Series T9 Roll 1077, Bever St, 1st ward Wooster, Wayne Co OH, page 416:  Sarah BURKHOLDER, age 40 NY, parents born NY; Levi H STRAYER, son, age 21 OH, works in paper m[mill?], father born PA, mother born NY; Ella BURKHOLDER, daughter, age 8 OH, father born PA, mother born NY.  [Wayne County Probate Court record...daughter's marriage:  Persis STRAYER married John K FISHER on 1 Jan 1878 in Wayne Co OH.]

Pension index:  John H STRAHER, D 120th OH Inf.    Widow Sarah A. STRAHER applied in 1863, no state given.  And in 1864 a minor guardian was listed John H. Straher.  

Son's Death record in Ohio: File #36478, Levi H STRAYER died 31 May 1917 at 289 Blvd?, Akron, Summit Co OH.  Widowed.  Laborer.  Born 3 Nov 1858 in OH.  Father Henry STRAYER, born OH.  Mother's information not known.  Burial Lakewood.  Informant, Samuel STRAYER, of Blvd? Ave.

STRAUSS, Tolbert   22 Aug 1862          Tolbert B STRAUSS
Private Strauss was age 18 when he entered service.  He was transferred to co. E 114th OVI on 27 Nov 1864.
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1850 Census, Salt Creek Twp, Wayne Co OH, Dwelling 137, Family 139:  Chas. STRAUSS, age 35 PA, saddler; Effa, age 30 NJ; Albert, age 4 OH; Charles, age 2 OH; Amanda, age 8 months OH.  

1860 Census, Fredericksburg, Salt Creek Twp, WayneCounty, OH, page 187 :   C.R.STRAUS, age 46 PA, harness maker;  Effie, age 43 NJ;  Tolbert B, age 13 OH; Charles E.C., age 12 OH; Anna Maria age 10 OH; Alvin E, age 8 OH; Louis M, age 6 OH; Mary Jane, age 4 OH.   Also living there is Matilda FOREST, age 21 PA, a domestic.   [It looks like Tolbert was a bit younger than his age as reported on the official papers.]

Can't find in 1870

Ford County Illinois register of marriages:  Tolbert B. STRAUSS, born OH, married Sarah E. McKEEVER born OH,  on 10 Oct 1878 in Drummer Twp, Ford Co IL.  His parents were Charles R. STRAUSS and Effie WOODRUFF.  Her parents were Caleb McKEEVER and Sarah E. THOMPSON.  

1880 Census, Gibson, Ford County , IL, page 312:  Tolbert B STRAUS, age 34 OH, physician, no birthplaces for parents; Elizabeth, wife, age 24 OH, father born DE, mother born OH; Vernon, son, age 9 IL, father born OH, mother born PA; Ethel M, daughter, 7 months IL, both parents born OH.  [Note: may indicate that this may be Tolbert's second wife.]

1900 Census, 2nd Ward Gibson, Ford County, IL, page 61:  Talbert STRAUSS, age 52 OH, born Nov 1848, married 22 yrs, father born PA, mother born NJ, physician and surgeon;  Sarah E, wife, age 44 OH, born Nov 1855, married 22 yrs, 3 children/3 still living, father born DE, mother born OH; Vernon, son, age 29 IL, born June 1870, single, artist, parents born OH; Ethel, daughter, age 20 IL, born Oct 1878, single, teaching school; Charles, son, age 14 IL, born Apr 1886.  

1910 Census, Green River Precinct, Emery County, UT, page 76:  Tallbert STRAUSS, age 64 OH, 2nd marriage, married 31 yrs, fruit farmer; father born PA, mother born NJ;  Sarrah E, wife, age 54 OH, first marriage, married 31 yrs, 3 children/3 still living, father born DE, mother born OH;  Charles E, son, age 24 IL, single, laborer on home farm.  [Column 30 marked UA for military service.]

1920 Census, Hyde St, District 32, Precinct 56, San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA, page 205:  Henry MEYER, age 35 KS, instructor in Auto School, father born NY, mother born Germany; Elizabeth, wife, age 38 IL, parents born OH; Ethel E, daughter, age 1 yr 2 months CA, Sarah STRAUSS, mother-in-law, age 64 OH, widow, father born DE, mother born Ireland.

Pension index:  Tolbert  B STRAUSS, D 120th, E 48th and E 114th OH Inf.    Widow Sarah E. Strauss applied for pension in 1919 July 11 in California.  In 1880 June 24 an invalid pension had been applied for...no state given.

SWACKHAMER, James   9 Aug 1862
Private Swackhamer was age 18 when he entered service.  He was wounded 16 July 1863 in the battle of Jackson, Mississippi; discharged 24 Mar 1864 at Madison, Indiana on a Surgeon's certificate of disability.

Haven't found 1850.

1860 Census, Series M653 Roll 989, Washington Twp, Holmes County, OH, page 423:  John SWACKHAMER, age 45 NJ, carpenter; Eliza, age 38 NJ; George, age 19 NJ, carpenter; Sarah, age 17 NJ; James, age 15 MI; Martha, age 10 OH; Margaret, age 7 OH; Ema I, age 5 OH; Josephus, age 2 OH.

Married about 1865/70 to Esther.

The family seemed to go to Kankeekee, IL.  But so far, haven't found James.  James is not listed with them in 1880.

1900 Census, Series T623 Roll 353, Custer Twp, Will Co IL, page 37:  James SWACKHAMMER, age 56 OH, born Apr 1844, farmer, parents born NJ; Esther A, wife, age 53 OH, born Jan 1847, married 30 yrs, 3 children/1 still living; Idella L, daughter, age 25 IL, single, born Sep 1874, parents born OH.  

1910 Census, Series T624 Roll 333, Custer Twp, Will Co, IL, page 59:  James SWACKHAMMER, age 65 OH, first marriage, married 35 yrs, farmer on general farm, parents born NJ; Esther, wife, age 60 OH, first marriage, married 35 yrs, 3 children/1 still living, parents born PA; Della, daughter, age 30 IL, single, father born OH, mother born PA [mistake?].

Need this image:  Pension record index:  James SWACKHAMMER of Co D 120th has some sort of record dated 1915 in OH.

James SWACKHAMMER died 3 Aug 1915, a Custer Twp farmer and pioneer.  [The 1915 Old Settlers' Association Necrology report, as prepared by William A Baldwin, printed in the Joliet Evening Herald-News, October 2, 1915.]

1920 Census, Series T625 Roll 454, 10th ward Indianapolis, Center Twp, Marion Co IN, page 40:  Thomas C FLOYD, age 33 IL, electrician battery?, parents born KY; Della L, wife, age 33 KY, parents born OH; Esther SWACKHAMMER, mother in law, age 73 OH, widow, father born PA, mother born OH.  

Try SWEGHEIMER, SWACKHAMMER, SWACKHANNER, SWAKHAMER, SWICKHEIMER

Swinehart, John   21 Aug 1862
Private Swinehart was age 23 when he entered service.  He was captured 3 May 1864 near Snaggy Point on the Red River, Louisiana; mustered out 7 July 1865 at Camp Chase, Ohio.
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1850 Census, East Union Twp, Wayne Co OH, Dwelling 69, family 69:  Jacob SWINEHART, age 42 PA, farmer; Ann, age 32 PA; John, age 10 OH; Mary E?, age 9 OH; Melissa L, age 8 OH; Sarah Ann, age 4 OH.  [Wayne County Probate Court record:  Jacob SWINEHART married Ann BRISTOW on 20 Oct 1836 in Wayne Co OH.]

1860 Census East Union Twp, Wayne County OH, page 13:  Jacob SWINEHEART, age 53 PA,  farmer; Ann, age 44 PA;  John age 21 OH; Mary age 19 OH;  Melissa, age 17 OH;  Sarah, age 13 OH. 

1870 Census, East Union, Wayne Co OH, page 186:  Jacob SWINHART, age 63 PA, farmer; Anna, age 54 PA; John, age 28 OH, school teacher.

Pension index:  John SWINEHART of Co D 120th OH Inf, filed in OH in 1879.

1880 Census, East Union, Wayne, OH, page 180:  Jacob SWINEHART, age 73 PA, retired farmer, father born MD, mother born PA; Anna, wife, age 64 PA, father born MD, mother born PA; John B, son, age 41 OH, married, [marked disabled] school teacher, parents born PA.   [Could the "married" mark be a mistake?]

Sons of Union Veterans Grave Database and Grave Registration Card:  John Swinehart, born 1839, died 12 Jan 1883...died in East Union Twp.  

John SWINEHART is buried at East Union Lutheran cemetery, Wayne county OH.

??Sister's Death record in Ohio:  File #11848, Mary E MILLER died 16 Feb 1922 at 668 Johnson St, Akron, Summit Co OH.  Widow.  Wife of Wm M MILLER.  Born 4 July 1840 in Wayne Co OH.  Parents, Jacob SWINEHART and Anna BRISTO, born PA.  Burial Honeytown Cem near Wooster OH.  Informant A. W. MILLER of 668 Johnson St.  

Thompson, Amos   22 Aug 1862
Private Amos Thompson was age 24 when he entered service.  He was captured 3 May 1864 near Snaggy Point on the Red River, Louisiana; mustered out 7 July 1865 at Camp Chase, Ohio.
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1850 Census, East Union Twp, Wayne Co OH, Dwelling 251, Family 252:  James THOMPSON, age 55 PA; Rebecca, age 51 PA; Mary, age 20 PA; Jacob, age 18 PA, blacksmith; Leah, age 16 PA; Amos, age 12 PA; Catherne, age 7 OH; Nancy, age 5 OH.  [Possible parents at Family Search:  James THOMPSON married Rebecca RESSEL at Lancaster Co PA in about 1821.]

1860 Census, Salt Creek Twp, Wayne County, OH, page 176: Rachael  THOMPSON age 60 PA is head of household, Mary age 29 PA;  Jacob, age 27 PA, day laborer;  Amos, age 22 PA, day laborer; Catherine, age 18 OH; Nancy, age 15 OH.  Jacob and Amos are day laborers.  This must be mother Rebecca.

Who are these people on the same page?
1860 Census, Salt Creek Twp, Wayne County, OH, page 176:  James THOMPSON, age 80 Delaware; Rebecca, age 52 PA.  

1870 Census, Series M593 Roll 1280, Franklin Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 191:  Jacob THOMPSON, age 33 PA, day laborer; Nancy, age 25 OH; Rebecca, age 71 PA. [Rebecca is still alive in 1880 living with her son in Franklin Twp.  She is 80 born PA, widow, and her parents were born in PA.]

Amos married Magdalena <1865> Haven't found record.  There was a MERKLINGER family in Loudonville, Hanover Twp, Ashland County OH in 1870 [Daniel, age 55 born Bavaria.]

1870 Census, Series M593 Roll 1281, Salt Creek Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 314:  Amos THOMSON, age 32 PA, plasterer; Magdaline, age 27 Bavaria; Edward, age 4 OH; William, age 3 OH; Margaret, age 1 OH.  

1880 census:  Fredericksburg, Wayne county, Ohio:  Amos THOMPSON, age 42 PA, stone mason, parents born PA; Magdalena, wife, age 39 Prussia, parents born Prussia; Edward S, son, age 14 OH; William L, son, age 12 OH; Margaret, daughter, age 11 OH; Sarah A, daughter, age 9 OH; Catherin, daughter, age 7 OH; Mary E, daughter, age 6 OH; Matilda, daughter, age 4 OH; Ellen L,daughter, age 2 OH; John F, son, age 1 month OH.  

1900 census:  Series T623 Roll 1332, Fredericksburg, Salt Creek township, Wayne Co OH, page 53:  Amos Thompson [stone mason, 62 PA born Feb 1838], wife Magdalena [62 Germany born Aug 1842, daughter Ellen [22 OH born Feb 1878], son Joseph [day laborer, 18, OH, born Apr 1882]

1910 Census, Series T624 Roll 1239, Crawford Street, Fredericksburg, Salt Creek township, Wayne county, OH, page 277:  Amos Thompson, 71 PA, a mason doing odd jobs, widowed;  daughter Marguerite [41 single OH, son Joseph [27 single OH, a laborer doing odd jobs]

1920 Census, Monroe street, Fredericksburg Village, Salt Creek Twp, Wayne County, OH.  Amos Thompson, age 79, widowed, not working, ; Margaret, daughter, age 50; Joseph A, son, age 37, a laborer.  [Note:  Amos is listed as widowed, but since his wife Magdalena applied for his Civil War pension in 1923, we could think that they were living apart/divorced and didn't want to list it that way on the census.

There is a Magdalena Thompson living in Marshallville, on Market Street, Baughman township, Wayne county OH in the 1920 census.  She is listed as being 75 years old and a widow, born in Germany.  A 53 year old son is listed as living with her, named Henry HINE.    Her age does not seem right.  [Note: Wayne Co Probate Court record: Magdalena MERKLINGER married Philip (or Peter) HEIN on 24 Nov 1859 in Wayne Co OH.  record at Saint Michaels Evangelical Lutheran Church, Baughman Twp, Wayne, Ohio]

Pension index:  Amos THOMPSON, D 120th OH Inf.     Widow, Magdalena THOMPSON, applied for pension in 1923 Oct 27 in Ohio.  An invalid pension was also applied for in 1890 Apr 11 in Ohio.  
There is a Civil War soldier Thompson, Amos,  no dates given, buried at Fredericksburg, East cemetery, Wayne county OH.

Ohio Online Death Certificate Index:  Note the misspelling:  THCMPSON, Amos, died 23 Sep 1923, volume number 4271, cert. number 57384

Sons of Union Veterans Grave Database:  Amos THOMPSON, born 1838

Death record in Ohio:  File #57384, Amos THOMPSON died 23 Sep 1923 at Fredericksburg, Wayne Co OH.  Married.  Born 25 Feb 1839 at Lancaster Co PA.  Stone Mason.  Father, James THOMPSON, born Lancaster Co PA.  Didn't know about mother.  Burial East Side Cem.  Informant, Miss Maggie THOMPSON, of Fredericksburg, OH.  

Wife's Death record in Ohio: File #6357, Magdaline THOMPSON died 13 Jan 1930 at Apple Creek, Wayne Co OH.  Widow of Amos TOMPSON.  Born 4 May 1841 in Alsace, Germany.  Parents not known.  Burial Fredricksburg.  Informant, Sadie ??Burie Zion??? , of Apple Creek OH.  

Daughter's Death record in Ohio:  File #6687, Mrs. Ella ROBINSON, of 818 E. Henry St, died 22 Jan 1938 at Wooster Hospital, Wooster, Wayne Co OH.  Widow of Ben ROBINSON.  Born 25 Jan 1878 at Fredricksburg, OH.  Father, Amos THOMPSON, born PA.  Mother, Magdaline MERKLINGER, born Germany.  Burial, East Union Cem.  Informant Helen ROBINSON, of Wooster OH.  

Thompson, John E.*   20 Aug 1862
Musician John Thompson was age 36 when he entered service.  He died on 3 Mar 1863 at Young's Point, Louisiana.

The Roll of Honor says he is buried at Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Two possibles in Wayne county in 1860.

Need to see image!  Pension Index: John E. THOMPSON of Co D 120th OH Inf, pension applied for in 1863 in OH.

Urban, Hiram*   22 Aug 1862                               Hiram H. URBAN
Private Urban was age 26 when he entered service. He died 25 May 1863 at Milliken's Bend, Louisiana.

The Roll of Honor says he is buried at Vicksburg, Mississippi in section H, grave 135.

Wagnor, Michael   19 Aug 1862
Private Wagnor was age 23 when he entered service.  He was discharged 16 Feb 1863 at Young's Poiint, Louisiana on a Surgeon's certificate of disability.

1860 Census, Chester Twp, Wayne County OH, page 306:  Fredk W BARNHART, age 34 PA, master miller; Clarissa, age 26 OH; Emma, age 4 OH; William, age 2 OH; R..atthor [female] age 3 months OH; Michael WAGGONER, age 21 France, ?Beer Runner; David FLACK, age 24 OH, mash hand; Robert LANDES, age 28 OH, teamster; William HUTCHISON, age 21 PA, apprentice miller; John FINKLE, age 26 PA, miller; Mary, age 26 PA.  

Wayne county OH probate:  Michael WAGNER married Mary HAWK, 15 Feb 1866

1870 Census, Chester Twp, Wayne County OH, page 54:  Michael WAGONER, age 30 France, a cooper;   Mary, age 33 OH;   Margaret, age 2 OH.  

1880 Census, Chester Twp, Wayne County, OH, page 68:  Michael WAGNER, age 41 France, laborer, parents born France; Mary M, wife, age 43 OH, parents born PA; Nettie M, daughter age 11 OH; Sarah E, daughter, age 9 OH; Charles J, son, age 5 OH;  Barbara, daughter, age 3 OH.  

1900 Census, Series T623 Roll 1331, Chester Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 63:  Michel WAGNER, age 61 Germany, born Sep 1838, married 44 yrs, parents born Germany; emigrated 1858, lived in US 42 yrs, naturalized, farm laborer; Mary M, wife, age 63 OH, born Mar 1837, married 44 yrs, 6 children/4 still living, parents born PA; E. Ella, daughter, age 29 OH, single; Charley J, son, age 25 OH, single, born Jan 1875.  

1910 Census, Chester Twp, East precinct, Wayne County, OH, page 66:  Michael Wagner, age 71 Germany, widowed, parents born in Germany, spoke German, has own income, says he came to US in 1858 and became a citizen;  Ellen S, daughter, age 39 OH, single, parents born Germany; Charles J, son, age 35 OH, single, bridge carpenter? steam railroad, parents born Germany.  [Column 30 indicates UA for military service for Michael.]

Pension index:  Michael WAGNOR, D 120th OH Inf.    Invalid filed in 1863 Sep 11.  

There is a Civil War soldier Wagner, Michael 1838-1912 buried at Overton Church of God, Chester township, Wayne county OH.

There is an obituary in the Wayne County Democrat, 31 Dec 1912, page 4.  [died 28 Dec 1912] It states that Michale Wagner had lived near Overton for over 50 years.  He had 2 daughers, Mrs. Nettie Brinkerhoff and Miss Ella Wagner and an only son Charles still living.  He also had 7 grandchildren living.  He was buried at Bethel in Overton.  No mention of military service in the obituary.

Sons of Union Veterans Grave Database:  Michael WAGNOR, born 24 Sep 1838, died 28 Dec 1912

Parents and siblings of Michael Wagnor:
1900 Orrville, Green Twp, Wayne County OH, page 210:  Barbery WAGNER, age 86 France, an invalid and a widow, born Mar 1814, 7 children/4 still living, parents born France.  According to researchers at World Connect, this is the mother of Michael Wagnor.  His father, Jacob, died in France.  Michael and several siblings came to the US. [Jacob, John, Christian, and Katherine were the siblings who came.  Jacob, who may have been living in Green Twp, Wayne County OH, page 56,  in 1860 with the Jonathan and Annie YODER family,  eventually went to TN.  John lived in Orrville, Wayne County OH, married to Elizabeth HILTY.   Christian eventually went to Utah.  Katherine married Simon BRENIZER of Smithville and eventually went to South Dakota.]

Death record in Ohio:  File #69270, Michael WAGNOR died 28 Dec 1912 at Chester Twp, Wayne Co OH. Widowed.  Retired.   Born 24 Sep 1838 at Alsace Lorain, France.  Father WAGNOR.  Mother Barbara EICKER or EICHER.   Burial at Overton Cem.  Informant Miss Ella WAGNER of Burbank OH.  

Waters, John W.   22 Aug 1862
Corporal Waters was age 28 when he entered service. [note:  This age was probably incorrect.  See information below.]  He was wounded 22 May 1863 in the siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi; discharged 18 Dec 1863 at Madison, Indiana on a Surgeon's certificate of disability.
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In the 1860 census:  Sugar Creek township, Wayne county OH
Henry [61 PA, a farmer] and Annie [56 PA] Waters, with them are:  Susan [25 OH] , Sarah [23 OH], John [22 OH], Melissa [18 OH] and Orrville [14 OH].

I noticed how some who indexed the census records misread the name Watters for Walters.  So I looked up John W. Walters to see if there was a marriage record for him with an Elizabeth.  
Wayne County Probate Record:  John W WALTERS married Elizabeth C GOCHENANER on 4 Jul 1865 in Wayne County OH.  

In the 1870 census:  Wooster township, Wayne county, OH
John Waters [31 OH, a farmer], Elizabeth [28 OH], Dora [4 OH], Cletus [12 months OH]

1880 Census, Wooster Twp, Wayne County OH, page 355:  John M WATTERS, age 42 OH, farming, parents born PA; Elizabeth, wife, age 39 OH, parents born PA; Dora, daughter, age 14 OH; Cletus, son, age 11 OH; Della, daughter, age 9 OH; Daisy, daughter, age 3 OH; Curtis L, 5 months OH, relationship not given.

1900 Census is very hard to read
East Union Twp, Wayne County OH, page 162 at the bottom of page B. It looks like John WATTERS,a farmer, age 62, born Apr 1838, married 35 yrs.  And Elizabeth his wife age 59?, born Aug? 1841, marrid 35 yrs, 6 children/5 still living.  Daughter Della is there and she is a dress maker.

In the 1910 census:  Apple Creek village, East Union township, Wayne county, OH
John W. Watters [72 widowed OH], has own income
daughter Dora O. [43 OH single]
daughter Della I [38 OH single], a dressmaker

John W. Watters died in Wayne county OH, 30 Aug 1918.
There is a Civil War soldier Watters, John W. 1838-1918 buried at Apple Creek cemetery #2, Wayne county OH.

Death record in Ohio:  File #51489, John W. WATTERS died 30 Aug 1918 at Wooster, Wayne Co OH.  Retired Farmer.  Widower.  Born 15 Apr 1838 in OH.  Parents, Henry WATTERS and Anna WISEGARVER, born PA.  Burial Applecreek OH.  Informant C. W. WATTERS, of Wooster OH.  

Son's Death record in Ohio:  File #13431, Cletus Riley WATTERS, of 714 Pittsburgh Ave Wooster, died 1 Feb 1952 at Wooster Convalescent, Wooster, Wayne Co OH.  Married.  Retired Farmer.  Born 19 Mar 1869 in OH.  Parents, John WATTERS and Elizabeth GOCHENHOUR.  Burial Wooster Cem.  Informant Susie WATTERS.  

Weaver, John   22 Sept 1862
Private Weaver was age 42 when he entered service.  He was discharged 27 Sept 1863 at New Orleans, Louisiana on a Surgeon's certificate of disability.

Could look in Amish Genealogy to see if John is listed.

1860 Census Chester Twp, Wayne county, OH, page 327:  John Weaver, age 40 PA, a shoemaker;   Rebecca, age 40, PA;   Jacob H, age 15 PA, apprentice shoemaker;   James M, age 13 PA;   Daniel, age 11 OH;   Isaac, age 9 OH;   Samuel, age 7 OH;   John, age 5 OH

Must look in the Wayne County burials book for a date of death and a stone.  Died after the 1860 Census.  

1870 Census, Chester Twp, Wayne County OH, page 69 :  Daniel WEAVER, age 20 OH, grocer; Rebecca, age 50 PA; Isaac, age 18 OH, day laborer; John, age 15 OH, day laborer.

1880 Census, Series T9 Roll 1076, Chester Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 53 :  Rebecca E, age 62 PA, parents born PA; Isaac, son, age 29 OH, stone mason, parents born PA; John, son, age 25 OH, laborer.  

Son's Death record in Ohio:  File #52279, Daniel W. WEAVER, died 25 Aug 1928 at W. Buckey St, West Salem, Wayne Co OH.  Widowed.  Wife Minerva.  Retired farmer.  Born 6 Aug 1849 in Ashland Co OH.  Parents, John WEAVER and Rebecca WEBER, born PA.  Burial New Pittsburg Cem.  Informant Arthur EVERT, of West Salem, OH.  

Son's Death record in Ohio:  File # 1283, John WEAVER, died 7 Aug 1930 at 654 N. Palmer St, Wooster, Wayne Co OH.  Married to Barbara WEAVER.  Born 20 Mar 1855 in OH.  Parents, John WEAVER and Ellen WEBER, born PA.  Burial Pittsburg Cem.  Informant Mrs. Roy ??GUILLIFORD?, of Wooster, OH.  

Weddle, Jesse*   8 Aug 1862
Private Weddle was age 25 when he entered service.  He died 16 July 1863 at Columbus, Ohio.

The Roll of Honor says his remains were sent home.

In the 1860 census Jesse Weddle is age 23 [PA], an journeyman cabinetmaker, living in Wooster, Wayne county OH with the William Spear family.  
1860 Census, Wooster, Wayne County OH, page 280 :  William SPEAR, age 56 PA, master cabinet maker; Malinda, age 46 OH ;  Wesley W. age 24 OH, cabinet maker [see above];  Caroline, age 22 OH ; Olive, age 15 OH.  Also living there were Jesse WIDDLE, age 23 PA, journeyman cabinet maker; George WYMER, age 26 Germany, journeyman cabinet maker; John MARKS, age 17 OH, apprentice cabinet maker; John BOYDSTON, age 17 OH, apprentice cabinet maker; Alfred WALLICH, age 18 OH, apprentice cabinet maker.

Sons of Union Veterans Grave Database:  Jesse W WEDDLE, born 1837, buried Wooster Cemetery.

Wilhelm, Owen A.   22 Aug 1862
Corporal Wilhelm was age 23 when he entered service.  He was discharged on 22 Aug 1863 at Columbus, Ohio on a  Surgeon's certificate of disability.
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1850 Census, Wooster, Wayne Co OH, Dwelling 436, Family 440: John WILHELM, age 40 PA, carriage maker; Rachel, age 37 PA; George K, age 18 PA; Mary L, age 13 OH; Owen A, age 11 OH; Sarah S, age 9 OH; Rachel A, age 7 OH; John M, age 3 OH; Joseph H, age 9 months OH; Margaret WANE, age 22 Germany; A. WAGGAR, age 21 OH; Jacob EBERMAN, age 17 OH; John ALEXANDER, age 25 OH; Peter SARGE, age 21 Germany; Anthony BORDER, age 26 Germany.  

1860 Census, East side of Wooster, Wayne county, OH, page 113 :  John WILHELM, age 56 PA, carriage manufacturer; Rachel, age 47 PA;  Owen A, age 21 OH, trimer;  S.C. [female] age, 18 OH; Rachel A, age 15 OH;   John M, age 13 OH;   Joseph H, age 11 OH; Chas. E, age 7 OH;   Thea? D. [Theodore D][male] age 5 OH.

Wayne county Probate Court:  Owen A. WILHELM married Matilda B. BEAVER, 24 Jul 1860.

1870 Census, Wooster City second ward, Wayne county, OH, page 443 :  O.K. WILHELM, age 31 OH, livery business;   Mirtilla, age 30 OH;   Jesse, age 4 OH.  Also living there is Frank KERNIKEE, age 17 OH, Hossler.

1880 Census, Bever St, 1st Ward, Wooster, Wayne, OH, page 416 :  Owen WILHELM, age 41 OH, carriage trimmer, parents born PA; Myrtilla B, wife, age 38 OH, parents born England; Bowman BEVER, brother-in-law, age 37 OH, single, at home, parents born England; Jesse WILHELM, adopted son, age 14 OH, parents born OH;  Mary ZARLE, servant, age 20 OH, single, parents born Germany.  

Pension index:  Owen A WILHELM, D 120th OH Inf.    Widow Myrtilba B.WILHELM filed in 1891 Nov 30 in Ohio.

1900 Census, Series T623 Roll 1332, East Liberty St, first ward Wooster, Wayne Co OH, page 131:  Myrtie? WILHELM, age 57 OH, born Dec 1842, widow, father born England, mother born PA; same dwelling, separate family....Jesse WILHELM, age 34 OH, born Apr 1866, married 15 yrs, fire department, parents born OH; Junie?, wife, age 32 OH, married 15 yrs, 1 child/1 still living, parents born OH; John, son, age 13 OH, born Oct 1886, parents born OH; Anthony CLARK, servant, age 19 OH, single, born July 1880, Hostler?, parents born OH; Frank SCOTT, servant, age 20 OH, single, born Jun 1880, Hostler?, parents born OH.  

Sons of Union Veterans:  Oak Hill Cem, Wooster Twp, Wayne County OH.  

Brother's Death record in Ohio: File # 76844, Joseph H WILHELM, died 23 Dec 1935 at 246 W. North St, Wooster, Wayne Co Oh.  Widower.  Wife, Cecelia DeMiller WILHELM.  Retired painter and paper hanger.  Born 17 Nov 1849 in Wooster, OH.  Father, John WILHELM, born PA.  Mother Rachel HEPLER.  Burial Wooster Cem.  Informant Harry D BROWN, of Wooster OH.  [Note:, sister, Rachel Anna WILHELM's death record agrees with parents John WILHELM and Rachel HEPLER.]

WILLOWER, John A.   22 Aug 1862             John A WILLOUR
Corporal Willower was age 20 when he entered service.  He was appointed on 1 Mar 1864; wounded and captured 3 May 1864 near Snaggy Point, on the Red River, Louisiana; paroled 16 June 1864; transferred to Co. E 114th OVI on 27 Nov. 1864 where he mustered in as John A. Wilhom.
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1850 Census, East Union Twp, Wayne Co OH, Dwelling 229, Family 230:  Abraham WILHOUR, age 38 PA, taylor; Elizabeth, age 36 PA; Sarah Ann, age 14 PA;  Samantha, age 12 OH; William H, age 8 OH; John A, age 6 OH; Thomas, age 3 OH.  

?1860 Census, Series M653 Roll 1051, Chester Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 325:  Abraham WILHELM, age 48 PA, farmer; Elizabeth, age 46 PA; William H, age 18 OH, farm laborer; John, age 16 OH; Thomas, age 14 OH.  

1870 Census, Perry Twp, Ashland County, OH, page 794 and 795:  John H. WILLOUR, age 26 OH, a farmer; Almyra, age 24 OH; Enola, age 2 OH.

1880 Census, Montgomery Twp, Ashland county, OH, page 148 :  John N. WILLOUR, age 36 OH, farmer, parents born PA;  Elmina, wife, age 33 OH, parents born PA; Enola, daughter, age 12 OH; Leroy, son, age 3 OH; also living there was Levi FORMAN, "other", age 20 PA, laborer, parents born PA.  

1900 Census, Montgomery Twp outside of Ashland village, Ashland County, OH, page 117  :  John A. WILOUR, age 56 OH, born Dec 1843, married 33 years, a farmer; Elmira, wife, age 53 OH, born Nov 1846, married 33 years...had one child, one still living [incorrect...correct in 1910]; Leroy, son, age 23 OH, born May 1877, single, a carpenter.
 
1910 Census, Washington Street, 3rd Ward Ashland, Ashland County OH, page 210: John A. WILOUR, age 66 OH, married 43 years, has own income, parents born PA; Elmira, wife, age 63 OH, married 43 years, 2 children/2 still living. [Column 3 marked UA for service in the military.]
 
Ohio Online Death Certificate Index:  John A WILLOUR died in Ashland county OH, 23 Feb 1914.
Ashland County CW Vets :   John WILLOUR buried Ashland Cemetery [Could the stone have been misread?]
Pension index:  John A WILLOUR, D 120th, E 48th and E 114th OH Inf.    Widow Elmira WILLOUR filed in 1914 in Ohio.  Previously an invalid pension was applied for in 1879.

Death record in Ohio:  File #6448, John A WILLOUR died 23 Feb 1914 in Ashland, Ashland Co OH.  Married.  Farmer.  Born 1 Dec 1843 at Lattisburg, Wayne Co OH.  Parents, Abraham WILLOUR and unknown LANDIS, born PA.  Burial Ashland OH.  Informant, Le Roy WILLOUR, of Ashland OH.  [Note: Brother Thomas' death record agrees with the mother's maiden name of LANDES.

Daughter's Death record in Ohio:  File#67094, Enola Willour FRIBLEY died 12 Nov 1947 at 325 E. Washington St, Ashland, Ashland Co OH.  Widow of Silas M. FRIBLEY.  Born 6 Jan 1868 in Ashland Co OH.  Parents, John WILLOUR and Elmira GRINDLE, born OH.  Burial at Ashland OH.  Informant Karl FRIBLEY of 325 E. Washington St, Ashland, OH.  

WINKLER, George M         19 Aug 1862
Private George WINKLER was age 20 when he entered service.  He was transferred to Co E of the 114th OVI on 27 Nov 1864.  

??1850 Census page 581, for Wayne Township, Wayne co OH  George WINKLER, age 59, born NC, a farmer with $3000 in land;  Robert L, age 18, OH;  Elizabeth, 16, OH;  Joseph, 13, OH [see Joseph below];  Mary, 11, OH;  George, 9, OH;  Thomas, 7, OH.   [Is this the soldier's mother?  Wayne County Probate Court record:  George WINKLER married Juliana BUCKLEY on 26 May 1831 in Wayne Co OH.]

??1860 Wayne Twp, Wayne County OH, page 158:  Geo WINKLER, age 59 NC; Elizabeth, age 24 OH; Joseph, age 21 OH, farmer [see Joseph below]; Mary W?, age 20 OH; George J, age 19 OH, farm hand; Thomas, age 17 OH.  

Need pension index record to see if wife's name is listed.  George M. WINKLER of Co E, 48th OH, Co E 114th OH, and D 120th OH,  had a pension record of some kind dated 1907 in OH.

 There is a George M WINKLER in Williams County in 1910 but I don't know if he is the right one.  He was born in 1839, so I think he is the wrong man.

WINKLER, John    22 Aug 1862        [John Wesley WINKLER]   

Cemetery StoneCemetery marker                                                                     Wayne
Private Winkler was age 21 when he entered service. He was transferred to Co E 114th on 27 Nov 1864 [and then to Co. C of the 48th OVI on 24 July 1865.]  But in the roster of the 48th we find him in Company E of the 48th OVI and this agrees with the Graves Registration Card in Wayne county OH.

 

1850 census, Wayne Township, Wayne County, OH  page 582: Jacob WINKLER, age 34 OH, a farmer;  Barbara, age 27, born PA:  John, age 10, born in OH:  James, 8, OH;  William, 6, OH;  David, 4, OH;  Sarah  J., 2, OH;  Martin, age 10 months, OH    [Note: Jacob is John W. Winkler's father and the son of Lawrence.  He is living in the dwelling #265 right next to Fanny, dwelling 266 and Enoch is in dwelling 267] [Note:  I believe that Jacob [John Wesley's father], Fanny and Enoch are all living on the same farm, because Fanny is the only one that lists a land value.]

1860 Census, Wayne Twp, Wayne County OH, page 162:  Jac WINKLER, age 45 OH, farmer; Barbary, age 40 PA; John, age 19 OH; James, age 17 OH; William, age 15 OH; David, age 14 OH; Sarah J, age 12 OH; Martin, age 10 OH; Malissa, age 8 OH; Anna, age 2 OH; Emma W, age 1 OH.  

1870 Census, Chester Twp, Wayne County OH, page 55:  J W WINKLER, age 29 OH, farmer; Catherine, age 20 OH;  Alice, age 10 OH.  

1880 Census, Chester Twp, Wayne County OH, page 64:  John WINKLER, age 39 OH, farmer, parents born OH; Cathearine, wife, age 29 OH, parents born PA; Thomas E, son, age 9 OH; Effie E, daughter, age 6 OH; William A, son, age 1 OH.  

1900 Census, Chester Twp, Wayne County, OH, page 65:  John WINKLER, age 59 OH, born Sep 1840, married 30 yrs, farmer, parents born PA; Catherine, wife, age 49 OH, born July 1850, married 30 yrs, 4 children/4 still living, parents born PA;  Charles, son, age 10 OH, born July 1889.  

1910 Census, Chester Twp, Wayne County, OH, page 63:  John W WINKLER, age 69 OH, first marriage, married 40 yrs, own income, father born OH, mother born PA;  Catharine A, wife, age 59 OH, first marriage, married 40 yrs, 4 children/4 still living; Charles R, son, age 30 OH, single, farmer on home farm.  [Column 30 is marked UA for military sevice for John.]

Pension Index:  John WINKLER, E 48th, E 114th, and D 120th OH Inf.   Invalid filed 1888? Mar 23 in OH.   Widow, Catharine WINKLER, filed 1 April 1913 in Ohio.

Graves Registration Card in Wayne county OH
John Wesley Winkler, address Chester Township, OH.  Date of death 18 March 1913 in Chester Township OH.  Paralysis of heart.  Born 2 Nov 1840 in Wayne Township OH. Buried in Church of God cemetery in Overton, Chester Township OH, lot #2, block No 2, grave no 1.  Next of kin listed is Joe Winkler of Overton, OH. [This Joe may be John Wesley's cousin.  There is a Joseph listed with George Winkler in the 1850 census in Wayne township, Wayne co OH...see below.]   Lists John Wesley in Co. E, 48th OVI.

This article appeared in the Wooster Daily News on 18 Mar 1913 on page one...the same day he died. 
Sudden Death of John Winkler
The sudden death of John Winkler, of Overton, Tuesday morning caused universal sadness among neighbors and acquaintances of the aged war veteran.
  Mr. Winkler, whose health had not been of the best in recent years, was not thought to be in a serious condition at the time of death.  He had arisen as usual to start the fire in the stoves Tuesday morning.
  After performing his duties he sat down in a rocking chair and when Mrs. Winkler came into the room, she noticed that her husband was rubbing his hands, yet thought nothing of it, as it was his custom.
  The wife remarked something about the nice morning and Mr. Winkler responded in the affirmative.  Immediately his head dropped to one side and Mrs. Winkler ran to him chaffing his hands and face, but to no avail.  He made one gasp and passed away.  Mr. Winkler was aged about 70 years, and besides the wife, one daughter and three sons survive to mourn the departure of a good father and husband.
  They are Thomas Winkler, Canaan; William Winkler, Canal Dover; Charles at home, and Mrs. Effie Hartman, northwest of Wooster.
  Mr. Winkler was a member of Co. D, 120th Regiment, O.V.I., and enlisted in Wooster where he is widely known.

Death record in Ohio: File #19118?, John W. WINKLER died 18 Mar 1913 at Chester Twp, Wayne Co OH.  Married.  Farmer.  Born 2 Nov 1840 in Wayne Twp, OH.  Father Jacob WINKLER, born OH.  Mother, Barbara ALLEMAN, born OH.  Burial Overton Cem.  Informant, Joe WINKLER, of Overton, OH.  
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John's Wife
From the Daily Record 24 Jan 1942 page 3, same day that she died:
Catharine Ann Winkler Dies at Age of 91 Years
  Mrs. Catherine Ann Winkler, aged 91 years, died this forenoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H.O. Hartman, north of Jefferson.  Surviving are her daughter, one son, Thomas E. Winkler, of Wooster;  seven grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.
  The body was prepared for burial at the McIntire Funeral Home, where services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m.  Burial will be made in Overton Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m.

Wife's Death record in Ohio: File # 6688, Catherine Ann WINKLER, of Wooster OH, Route 5, died 24 Jan 1942 at Plain Twp, Wayne Co OH.  Widow of John Wesley WINKLER.  born 21 July 1850 in OH.  Parents, Thomas WARNER and Christina HENNINGER, born PA.  Burial at Overton Cem.  Informant Thos. E WINKLER, of Wooster, OH.  
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Extra information gathered for a researcher:
1850 Census
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Fanny Winkler, age 70, born in VA....$5000 in land value  [This would be Jacob's mother.  If George below is Fanny's son, then Fanny's age here is wrong.  He is almost 60.  Ages on census records were often wrong.]
Mary  J., age 18, born in OH  [Look at the 1846 will for the father Lawrence....he included Mary Jane Winkler daughter of James Winkler.]
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Enoch Winkler, age 30,  a farmer, born in OH [This is the right age to be Jacob's brother.];  Rachel, age 33, born PA;  Josiah, 10, OH;  Fanny J., 8, OH;  Mary, 7, OH;  John, 5, OH

On the previous census page, page 581, for Wayne Township, Wayne co OH is George. [His age here coincides closely with the age given above by Ralph Brighton at WorldConnect.] George Winkler, age 59, born NC, a farmer with $3000 in land;  Robert L, age 18, Oh;  Elizabeth, 16, OH;  Joseph, 13, OH;  Mary, 11, OH;  George, 9, OH;  Thomas, 7, OH

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I believe that Lawrence Winkler and wife Fanny were the grandparents of John Wesley Winkler.  From Probate records in Wooster a Lawrence Winkler was living in Wayne Twp at the time of his death.  His wife's name was Fanny.  His property was the NorthWest Quarter of section 18 township 16 Range 13 in Wayne Twp.  and it contained 182 acres more or less.  Besides his wife, included in the will were Maryjane Winkler daughter of James Winkler, daughters Rebecca, Liddy and Ediann; sons John, George, James, Jacob, and Enoch.  The will was written in 1846.

Of the sons mentioned in Lawrence's will, the ones I didn't find a possible 1850 census record for were John and James.  I will have to try to find in Wooster who the girls married.  Wonder what happened to John and James.  They could be in that 1850 census and was just missing from the records at Ancestry or perhaps they died between 1846 and 1850, or moved away.  George was not in the index, and I found him by accident...luckily.  If the name is spelled wrong in the index there is no easy way to find it.  I can check the book census index at the library.
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WINKLER, Joseph   22 Sept 1862
Private Joseph Winkler was age 24 When he entered service.   [No further information given.]

Who was Joseph's mother?

1850 Census page 581, for Wayne Township, Wayne co OH  George WINKLER, age 59, born NC, a farmer with $3000 in land;  Robert L, age 18, OH;  Elizabeth, 16, OH;  Joseph, 13, OH;  Mary, 11, OH;  George, 9, OH [See George above];  Thomas, 7, OH.

1860 Wayne Twp, Wayne County OH, page 158:  Geo WINKLER, age 59 NC; Elizabeth, age 24 OH; Joseph, age 21 OH, farmer; Mary W?, age 20 OH; George J, age 19 OH, farm hand; Thomas, age 17 OH.  

Wayne County Probate Court record:  Joseph WINKLER married Lena BECK on 1 Feb 1865 in Wayne Co OH.  

1870 Census, Wayne Twp, Wayne County OH, page 374:  Joseph WINKLER, age 32, OH, farming; Line [female], age 24 OH; Theresa, age 4 OH; Mary S, age 2 OH.  [living next dwelling to George and Margret WINKLER.]

1880 Census, Wayne Twp, Wayne County OH, page 339:  Joseph WINKLER, age 43 OH, farmer, cronic diarhea, father born ???, mother born OH; Magdaline M, wife, age 34 OH, parents born Wertumberg; Thressa E, daughter, age 14 OH; Mary E, daughter, age 11 OH.  

1900 Census, Wayne Twp, Wayne County OH, page 102:  Joseph WINKLER, age 63 OH, born Nov 1836, married 35 yrs, father born NC, mother born OH, farmer;  M. Lennie, wife, age 54 OH, born Jan 1846, married 35 yrs, 3 children/3 still living; parents born Germany; J. Dallie, son, age 19 OH, single, born Nov 1880, farm laborer; Chloe Fetzer?, servant, age 17 OH, single, born May 1883, servant, parents born OH.

1910 Census, Chester Twp, Wayne County OH, page 68:  Joseph H WINKLER, age 73 OH, widowed, father born NC, mother born OH, has own income; Dallas J, son, age 29 OH, single, laborer at odd jobs.  [Column 30 indicates UA for service in military for Joseph.]

Grave Registration card:  Joseph Winkler, address, Chester Township, OH.  Date of death 1 May 1918 in Chester Township, OH. Hemorrhage.  Date of birth 10 Nov 1836 in Ohio.  Buried at Church of God cemetery in Overton, OH, Chester Township, Wayne county OH.  Lot #27, block #27, grave 2.  Next of Kin, Dallas Winkler of Wooster, OH. Lists Joseph as serving in Co. D, 120th Regt. OVI.  

No obituary listed at Wayne Co Library, Wooster, OH

Death record in Ohio: File #35140, Jos. WINKLER died 1 May 1918 at Chester Twp, Wayne Co OH.  Widowed.  Farmer.  Born 10 Nov 1836 in OH.  Father, Georg WINKLER, born VA.  Burial Overton Cem.  Informant, Dallas WINKLER, of Wooster OH.  

Daughter's Death record in Ohio:  File #57804, Tressa McNOCKER died 12 Oct 1915 at Wooster, Wayne Co OH.  Married.  Born 30 Oct 1865 in OH.  Parents, Joseph WINKLER and Lena BECK, born OH.  Burial Overton Cem.  Informant Thomas McNOCKER, of Wooster OH.  

Wisard, Eugene   10 Sept 1862                                                                                                    
Private Wisard was age 33 when he entered service.  He was discharged 3 Feb 1863 at Cairo, Illinois, on a Surgeon's cerificate of disability.
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1860 Census, Series M653 Roll 1050, Salte Creek Twp, Wayne Co OH, page 176:  Edward WIZARD, age 29 Bern Switzerland, farmer; Margaret, age 30 PA.

1870 Census Salt Creek Township, Wayne County OH:  Eugene WISARD age 38 Switzerland, a farmer; Margaret age 42 OH; also living there were a 12 year old girl named Mary and an 8 year old boy named David, both born in Ohio....can't read their last name but ends in "ie".  See 1880 census.

1880 Census, Salt Creek Township, Wayne County OH, page 305:  Eugene WISARD age 48 Switzerland, a farmer, parents born Switzerland;  Margaret, wife age 55 PA, parents born PA;  David DEDIE, nephew, age 18 OH, a laborer, parents born Switzerland;  Mary DEDIE, niece, age 21 OH, a servant, parents born Switzerland.

Hardesty's Historical and Geographical Encyclopedia. [Wayne County Ohio version] published in 1885, page 492, Salt Creek Twp section:
 "Eugene Wisard enlisted in Salt Creek Township, Wayne county, on August 6, 1862, and at Camp Mansfield, on October 10, 1862, he was mustered into Company D, 120th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.  He had volunteered his services for three years, but fate ordained that he should never take the field.  Detailed as teamster, he accompanied the regiment across to Covington from Cincinnati, and while in the performance of duty there his team became frightened and ran away, and he was thrown down a thirty-five feet embankment.  He was picked up insensible and borne to a hospital, where examination revealed that he had broken the left knee, smashing the knee cap, and his entire left side was severely bruised.  Many months of suffering in hospital ensued, at Covington, then at Memphis, then at Cairo, Illinois, from which hospital he received discharge from service on February 5, 1863.  He is a member of E.M. Mast Post, No. 305, G.A.R.  He was born in Canton Berne, Switzerland, February 22, 1830, the son of David and Mary A. (Emeline) Wisard, and his father was fifteen years quartermaster in the Swiss army. Louis, brother of Eugene, served over thirteen years in the 5th United States Light Artillery, and died at Fortress Monroe, July 14, 1866, after a lingering illness.  He bore the reputation of being the finest bugler in the United States army, as well as a faithful soldier.  In Wayne county, January 29, 1856, Eugene Wisard married Margaret J. Reed, who was born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Robert and Sarah (Wilson) Reed.  Farming is Mr. Wisard's occupation, and his postoffice address is Fredericksburg, Wayne county, Ohio."
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[Note:  I have to check to see if this is the same person, but I suspect it is.]

Wooster Weekly Republican, 21 Feb 1894 page 3  [died 18 Feb 1894]
"GENE" WISSARD KILLED - Deadly Quarrel Over Causes Not Clear - Clubbed by the Negro with whom he had Disputed
Special to the Wooster Republican
Fredericksburg, O. Feb 19
Eugene Wissard, a farmer, residing between this place and Maysville, died last evening from the effect of a blow on the head with a club in the hands of a negro.  The men boarded at Mrs. Beiner's and it is said had a dispute last Wednesday evening over cards, when Wisard reached for a gun and the negro struck him on the head with a club, fracturing Wissard's skull.  Wissard lay unconscious for two days.  He was greatly improved Saturday but took worse Sunday and died about 9 o'clock Sunday night.
  The negro was in the employ of Robert Russell, contractor on the Baltimore & Ohio, taking care of mules.  Wissard was a widower, aged about 50 years.  He was a man greatly addicted to drink, but a man of very peacable [sic] disposition.  He was nearly killed in Wooster a few years ago by being struck by a locomotive on the Pittsburg Ft. Wayne & Chicago Railroad.
  Additional Particulars --  From a resident of Fredericksburg who was in Wooster Monday afternoon, The Republican learns that the man who struck Eugene Wissard left for parts unknown Saturday night.  His real name was not ascertained as he was only known about the village by the name of "Henry," but his last name is supposed to be Lewis.  He is quite tall, very dark, and has a heavy moustache.  The claim was made by those who are familiar with the affair that the negro acted in self defense.
   Wissard and the negro had been away and came to Mrs. Biener's very drunk and at the supper table got into a quarrel, when Wissard started for a gun;  whereupon the negro struck him on the head with a piece of stovewood.  When Wissard fell he fell backward out of the kitchen door, striking on the back of his head and during his delirium complained more of the pain in the back of his head than where the negro struck him.  Dr. D. P. Shie, of Fredericksburg, was called and gave the injured man attention;  and it is said he did not think his injuries would prove fatal.  No effort was made by the township authorities to take the colored man into custody nor did they think it necessary to summon Coroner Huntsberger to hold an inquest, although the propriety of doing so was suggested to them.  

 

Wisner, Hiram B.*   21 Aug 1862
Private Wisner was age 19 when he entered service.  He died 4 July 1863 at St. Louis, Missouri.
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1860 Census, East Union Twp, Wayne County OH, page 18:  John WISNER [hard to read], age 70 PA, a farmer;  Mary, age 56 PA];   Jane, age 19 OH;  Hiram WISNER, age 17 OH;  Hester, age 13 OH.
[Note: Probate records at Wayne county OH:  John Wisner married Mary Hamicker on 25 Nov 1832.]

Pension index:  father John Wisner applied for pension in 1880 and sister Hester A. Wisner applied in Ohio in 1894 [hard to read...could be 1891].

1880 Census Apple Creek, Wayne County, OH, page 172:  John WISNER, age 90 PA, retired carpenter, father born NJ, mother born Ireland; Hester Ann WISNER, daughter, single, age 33 OH, parents born OH; Mary SPENCER, "other", age 60 OH, domestic servant, parents born PA.

The Roll of Honor says Hiram WISNER is buried at St. Louis, Missouri in Jefferson Barracks Cemetery.

Woolf, John   20 Aug 1862
Private John Woolf was age 20 when he entered service.  He was transferred to Co. E 114th OVI on 27 Nov 1864.
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?1870 Census, Sugar Creek Twp, Wayne County OH, page 349:  John WOLF, age 28 PA, farmer; Elizabeth, age 28 OH; Eliza, age 9 months OH, born in Sept.1869.

Woolf, Joseph   18 Aug 1862
Private Joseph Woolf was age 18 when he entered service.  He was captured 3 May 1864 near Snaggy Point on the Red River, Louisiana; mustered out 7 July 1865 at Camp Chase, Ohio.

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