U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
Name: Lester M. Corbet
Side: Union
Regiment State/Origin: Wisconsin
Regiment Name: 14 Wisconsin Infantry.
Regiment Name Expanded: 14th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry
Company: H
Rank In: Private
Rank In Expanded: Private
Rank Out: Private
Rank Out Expanded: Private
Lester M Corbett January 9, 1935 Sheboygan Press
Lester M. Corbett aged 91, pioneer resident of Greenbush and Civil War veteran, was called to rest Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Delbert Utter of Niagara, Wis. Death was caused by a stroke. Mr. Corbett had lived at Greenbush for about eighty years and since the death of his wife in April 1934, had resided in Niagara but returned to his home for several visits.
Mr. Corbett was born April 1, 1843 at Benson, Vermont, son of Peter and Malinda Corbett. He was twelve years of age when his parents came to Greenbush which had been his home until nine months ago. He helped his parents on the farm and attended school until he was able to teach. After teaching two years, one term in the old Keach district and one in what is known as the State road district, Mr. Corbett enlisted in the Civil War March 30, 1864 in Co. H, 14th Wisconsin Infantry and was mustered out in October 1865, with his company. He was with Sherman before Atlanta and took part in the battles of Nashville and Franklin and the capture of Ft. Blakley Spanish fort and Mobile. Upon his return from the war, Mr. Corbett bought a farm about two miles north of the village retiring after many years and later resided in the village.
His marriage to Miss Annie E. Pettit was solemnized May 27, 1866. Down through the years Mr. and Mrs. Corbett worked in harmony and they had the privilege of celebrating their golden and diamond wedding anniversaries. Mr. Corbett was a member of the F. W. Bapitist church from 1869 until services there were discontinued when he and his wife worshipped in the First Methodist Episcopal Church at Greenbush. He was an active member of the IOOF.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Harriet Wilson, Marinette and Mrs. Lettie Utter, Niagara. A son, Dr. Adelbert Corbett preceded his father in death on September 22, 1902. He was the last surviving member of a family of eleven children. Throughout the years, Mr. Corbett was a familiar figure at reunions of and parties for the member of the Grand army of the Republic. His philosophy of life was always entwined in the speeches he made at these affairs and his sense of humor was frequently injected in his remarks. He endeared himself to many who were privileged to know him and call him a neighbor and friend. The happiness of their home-life was reflected in the lives of both Mr. and Mrs. Corbett. Their home was always open to relatives and friends and many memorable gatherings were held there. Birthdays and wedding anniversaries were always celebrated. The young people were always heartily welcomed and it was the couples interest in their affairs that kept them so young in spirit.
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Lester M. Corbett
Source: "Portrait and Biographical Record - Published 1894 by Excelsior Publishing Co., Chicago" Pages 478 - 479
Lester M. Corbett, a well known farmer and earlier settler of the town of Greenbush, was born in the town of Benson, Rutland County, Vt., April 1, 1843, and is a son of Peter and Melinda (Adams) Corbett. A fuller account of the family may be found in the record of Hon. C. A. Corbett.
The gentleman whose name heads this article came to this county with his parents in 1855, being then twelve years old. Mr. Corbett spent his boyhood on the farm, and received his education in the common schools of those early days.
When President Lincoln called for volunteers to suppress the Rebellion, Mr. Corbett responded to the call, enlisting on the 30th of March, 1864, in Company H, Fourteenth Wisconsin Infantry, and served until the close of the war. He participated in many of the most important engagements, but was fortunate in escaping injury at the hands of the enemy. He was with Sherman before Atlanta, and took part in the battles of Nashville and Franklin, and the capture of Ft. Blakely, Spanish Fort and Mobile. In October, 1865, he was mustered out of the service at Mobile.
On his return from the war, Mr. Corbett taught school two years, after which he engaged in farming. May 27, 1866, marks the date of his marriage to Annie E. Pettit. Mr. and Mrs. Corbett have three children, one son and two daughters.
Mr. Corbett and his family are members of the Free Baptist Church. In his politics, he is a Republican, and, socially, is a member of Greenbush Lodge No. 78, I. O. O. F. He has a farm of fifty acres, well improved and in an excellent state of cultivation. Mr. Corbett is an industrious, hard-working man, and is esteemed as a worthy citizen by all who know him.
Name: Lester M. Corbet
Side: Union
Regiment State/Origin: Wisconsin
Regiment Name: 14 Wisconsin Infantry.
Regiment Name Expanded: 14th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry
Company: H
Rank In: Private
Rank In Expanded: Private
Rank Out: Private
Rank Out Expanded: Private
Lester M Corbett January 9, 1935 Sheboygan Press
Lester M. Corbett aged 91, pioneer resident of Greenbush and Civil War veteran, was called to rest Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Delbert Utter of Niagara, Wis. Death was caused by a stroke. Mr. Corbett had lived at Greenbush for about eighty years and since the death of his wife in April 1934, had resided in Niagara but returned to his home for several visits.
Mr. Corbett was born April 1, 1843 at Benson, Vermont, son of Peter and Malinda Corbett. He was twelve years of age when his parents came to Greenbush which had been his home until nine months ago. He helped his parents on the farm and attended school until he was able to teach. After teaching two years, one term in the old Keach district and one in what is known as the State road district, Mr. Corbett enlisted in the Civil War March 30, 1864 in Co. H, 14th Wisconsin Infantry and was mustered out in October 1865, with his company. He was with Sherman before Atlanta and took part in the battles of Nashville and Franklin and the capture of Ft. Blakley Spanish fort and Mobile. Upon his return from the war, Mr. Corbett bought a farm about two miles north of the village retiring after many years and later resided in the village.
His marriage to Miss Annie E. Pettit was solemnized May 27, 1866. Down through the years Mr. and Mrs. Corbett worked in harmony and they had the privilege of celebrating their golden and diamond wedding anniversaries. Mr. Corbett was a member of the F. W. Bapitist church from 1869 until services there were discontinued when he and his wife worshipped in the First Methodist Episcopal Church at Greenbush. He was an active member of the IOOF.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Harriet Wilson, Marinette and Mrs. Lettie Utter, Niagara. A son, Dr. Adelbert Corbett preceded his father in death on September 22, 1902. He was the last surviving member of a family of eleven children. Throughout the years, Mr. Corbett was a familiar figure at reunions of and parties for the member of the Grand army of the Republic. His philosophy of life was always entwined in the speeches he made at these affairs and his sense of humor was frequently injected in his remarks. He endeared himself to many who were privileged to know him and call him a neighbor and friend. The happiness of their home-life was reflected in the lives of both Mr. and Mrs. Corbett. Their home was always open to relatives and friends and many memorable gatherings were held there. Birthdays and wedding anniversaries were always celebrated. The young people were always heartily welcomed and it was the couples interest in their affairs that kept them so young in spirit.
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Lester M. Corbett
Source: "Portrait and Biographical Record - Published 1894 by Excelsior Publishing Co., Chicago" Pages 478 - 479
Lester M. Corbett, a well known farmer and earlier settler of the town of Greenbush, was born in the town of Benson, Rutland County, Vt., April 1, 1843, and is a son of Peter and Melinda (Adams) Corbett. A fuller account of the family may be found in the record of Hon. C. A. Corbett.
The gentleman whose name heads this article came to this county with his parents in 1855, being then twelve years old. Mr. Corbett spent his boyhood on the farm, and received his education in the common schools of those early days.
When President Lincoln called for volunteers to suppress the Rebellion, Mr. Corbett responded to the call, enlisting on the 30th of March, 1864, in Company H, Fourteenth Wisconsin Infantry, and served until the close of the war. He participated in many of the most important engagements, but was fortunate in escaping injury at the hands of the enemy. He was with Sherman before Atlanta, and took part in the battles of Nashville and Franklin, and the capture of Ft. Blakely, Spanish Fort and Mobile. In October, 1865, he was mustered out of the service at Mobile.
On his return from the war, Mr. Corbett taught school two years, after which he engaged in farming. May 27, 1866, marks the date of his marriage to Annie E. Pettit. Mr. and Mrs. Corbett have three children, one son and two daughters.
Mr. Corbett and his family are members of the Free Baptist Church. In his politics, he is a Republican, and, socially, is a member of Greenbush Lodge No. 78, I. O. O. F. He has a farm of fifty acres, well improved and in an excellent state of cultivation. Mr. Corbett is an industrious, hard-working man, and is esteemed as a worthy citizen by all who know him.
U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
Name: Lester M. Corbet
Side: Union
Regiment State/Origin: Wisconsin
Regiment Name: 14 Wisconsin Infantry.
Regiment Name Expanded: 14th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry
Company: H
Rank In: Private
Rank In Expanded: Private
Rank Out: Private
Rank Out Expanded: Private
Lester M Corbett January 9, 1935 Sheboygan Press
Lester M. Corbett aged 91, pioneer resident of Greenbush and Civil War veteran, was called to rest Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Delbert Utter of Niagara, Wis. Death was caused by a stroke. Mr. Corbett had lived at Greenbush for about eighty years and since the death of his wife in April 1934, had resided in Niagara but returned to his home for several visits.
Mr. Corbett was born April 1, 1843 at Benson, Vermont, son of Peter and Malinda Corbett. He was twelve years of age when his parents came to Greenbush which had been his home until nine months ago. He helped his parents on the farm and attended school until he was able to teach. After teaching two years, one term in the old Keach district and one in what is known as the State road district, Mr. Corbett enlisted in the Civil War March 30, 1864 in Co. H, 14th Wisconsin Infantry and was mustered out in October 1865, with his company. He was with Sherman before Atlanta and took part in the battles of Nashville and Franklin and the capture of Ft. Blakley Spanish fort and Mobile. Upon his return from the war, Mr. Corbett bought a farm about two miles north of the village retiring after many years and later resided in the village.
His marriage to Miss Annie E. Pettit was solemnized May 27, 1866. Down through the years Mr. and Mrs. Corbett worked in harmony and they had the privilege of celebrating their golden and diamond wedding anniversaries. Mr. Corbett was a member of the F. W. Bapitist church from 1869 until services there were discontinued when he and his wife worshipped in the First Methodist Episcopal Church at Greenbush. He was an active member of the IOOF.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Harriet Wilson, Marinette and Mrs. Lettie Utter, Niagara. A son, Dr. Adelbert Corbett preceded his father in death on September 22, 1902. He was the last surviving member of a family of eleven children. Throughout the years, Mr. Corbett was a familiar figure at reunions of and parties for the member of the Grand army of the Republic. His philosophy of life was always entwined in the speeches he made at these affairs and his sense of humor was frequently injected in his remarks. He endeared himself to many who were privileged to know him and call him a neighbor and friend. The happiness of their home-life was reflected in the lives of both Mr. and Mrs. Corbett. Their home was always open to relatives and friends and many memorable gatherings were held there. Birthdays and wedding anniversaries were always celebrated. The young people were always heartily welcomed and it was the couples interest in their affairs that kept them so young in spirit.
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Lester M. Corbett
Source: "Portrait and Biographical Record - Published 1894 by Excelsior Publishing Co., Chicago" Pages 478 - 479
Lester M. Corbett, a well known farmer and earlier settler of the town of Greenbush, was born in the town of Benson, Rutland County, Vt., April 1, 1843, and is a son of Peter and Melinda (Adams) Corbett. A fuller account of the family may be found in the record of Hon. C. A. Corbett.
The gentleman whose name heads this article came to this county with his parents in 1855, being then twelve years old. Mr. Corbett spent his boyhood on the farm, and received his education in the common schools of those early days.
When President Lincoln called for volunteers to suppress the Rebellion, Mr. Corbett responded to the call, enlisting on the 30th of March, 1864, in Company H, Fourteenth Wisconsin Infantry, and served until the close of the war. He participated in many of the most important engagements, but was fortunate in escaping injury at the hands of the enemy. He was with Sherman before Atlanta, and took part in the battles of Nashville and Franklin, and the capture of Ft. Blakely, Spanish Fort and Mobile. In October, 1865, he was mustered out of the service at Mobile.
On his return from the war, Mr. Corbett taught school two years, after which he engaged in farming. May 27, 1866, marks the date of his marriage to Annie E. Pettit. Mr. and Mrs. Corbett have three children, one son and two daughters.
Mr. Corbett and his family are members of the Free Baptist Church. In his politics, he is a Republican, and, socially, is a member of Greenbush Lodge No. 78, I. O. O. F. He has a farm of fifty acres, well improved and in an excellent state of cultivation. Mr. Corbett is an industrious, hard-working man, and is esteemed as a worthy citizen by all who know him.
Name: Lester M. Corbet
Side: Union
Regiment State/Origin: Wisconsin
Regiment Name: 14 Wisconsin Infantry.
Regiment Name Expanded: 14th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry
Company: H
Rank In: Private
Rank In Expanded: Private
Rank Out: Private
Rank Out Expanded: Private
Lester M Corbett January 9, 1935 Sheboygan Press
Lester M. Corbett aged 91, pioneer resident of Greenbush and Civil War veteran, was called to rest Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Delbert Utter of Niagara, Wis. Death was caused by a stroke. Mr. Corbett had lived at Greenbush for about eighty years and since the death of his wife in April 1934, had resided in Niagara but returned to his home for several visits.
Mr. Corbett was born April 1, 1843 at Benson, Vermont, son of Peter and Malinda Corbett. He was twelve years of age when his parents came to Greenbush which had been his home until nine months ago. He helped his parents on the farm and attended school until he was able to teach. After teaching two years, one term in the old Keach district and one in what is known as the State road district, Mr. Corbett enlisted in the Civil War March 30, 1864 in Co. H, 14th Wisconsin Infantry and was mustered out in October 1865, with his company. He was with Sherman before Atlanta and took part in the battles of Nashville and Franklin and the capture of Ft. Blakley Spanish fort and Mobile. Upon his return from the war, Mr. Corbett bought a farm about two miles north of the village retiring after many years and later resided in the village.
His marriage to Miss Annie E. Pettit was solemnized May 27, 1866. Down through the years Mr. and Mrs. Corbett worked in harmony and they had the privilege of celebrating their golden and diamond wedding anniversaries. Mr. Corbett was a member of the F. W. Bapitist church from 1869 until services there were discontinued when he and his wife worshipped in the First Methodist Episcopal Church at Greenbush. He was an active member of the IOOF.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Harriet Wilson, Marinette and Mrs. Lettie Utter, Niagara. A son, Dr. Adelbert Corbett preceded his father in death on September 22, 1902. He was the last surviving member of a family of eleven children. Throughout the years, Mr. Corbett was a familiar figure at reunions of and parties for the member of the Grand army of the Republic. His philosophy of life was always entwined in the speeches he made at these affairs and his sense of humor was frequently injected in his remarks. He endeared himself to many who were privileged to know him and call him a neighbor and friend. The happiness of their home-life was reflected in the lives of both Mr. and Mrs. Corbett. Their home was always open to relatives and friends and many memorable gatherings were held there. Birthdays and wedding anniversaries were always celebrated. The young people were always heartily welcomed and it was the couples interest in their affairs that kept them so young in spirit.
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Lester M. Corbett
Source: "Portrait and Biographical Record - Published 1894 by Excelsior Publishing Co., Chicago" Pages 478 - 479
Lester M. Corbett, a well known farmer and earlier settler of the town of Greenbush, was born in the town of Benson, Rutland County, Vt., April 1, 1843, and is a son of Peter and Melinda (Adams) Corbett. A fuller account of the family may be found in the record of Hon. C. A. Corbett.
The gentleman whose name heads this article came to this county with his parents in 1855, being then twelve years old. Mr. Corbett spent his boyhood on the farm, and received his education in the common schools of those early days.
When President Lincoln called for volunteers to suppress the Rebellion, Mr. Corbett responded to the call, enlisting on the 30th of March, 1864, in Company H, Fourteenth Wisconsin Infantry, and served until the close of the war. He participated in many of the most important engagements, but was fortunate in escaping injury at the hands of the enemy. He was with Sherman before Atlanta, and took part in the battles of Nashville and Franklin, and the capture of Ft. Blakely, Spanish Fort and Mobile. In October, 1865, he was mustered out of the service at Mobile.
On his return from the war, Mr. Corbett taught school two years, after which he engaged in farming. May 27, 1866, marks the date of his marriage to Annie E. Pettit. Mr. and Mrs. Corbett have three children, one son and two daughters.
Mr. Corbett and his family are members of the Free Baptist Church. In his politics, he is a Republican, and, socially, is a member of Greenbush Lodge No. 78, I. O. O. F. He has a farm of fifty acres, well improved and in an excellent state of cultivation. Mr. Corbett is an industrious, hard-working man, and is esteemed as a worthy citizen by all who know him.
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