George, 16, is a son of John C, 43, born in NC and Lydia Ann Birch, 24, born in TN. They are found in the 1850 Van Buren, Newton County, MO Census with their eight sons, ages 4 to 18, all born in Tennessee.
From the Soldier's Records of the Missouri State Archives: George enlisted in the Civil War as a Private November 1, 1863, at Melville (Dadeville), MO, under Captain Howard. He was mustered in August 27, 1864 at Springfield, MO. He mustered out July 1, 1865, also at Springfield, MO.
It is believed George died sometime around 1880. Wife Margaret filed for a widow's pension June 29, 1880. From Ancestry.com records -- the contract for George's gravestone was made September 5, 1891 supplied by Gross Brothers of Lee, Massachusetts.
From the Soldier's Records of the Missouri State Archives: George enlisted in the Civil War as a Private November 1, 1863, at Melville (Dadeville), MO, under Captain Howard. He was mustered in August 27, 1864 at Springfield, MO. He mustered out July 1, 1865, also at Springfield, MO.
It is believed George died sometime around 1880. Wife Margaret filed for a widow's pension June 29, 1880. From Ancestry.com records -- the contract for George's gravestone was made September 5, 1891 supplied by Gross Brothers of Lee, Massachusetts.
George, 16, is a son of John C, 43, born in NC and Lydia Ann Birch, 24, born in TN. They are found in the 1850 Van Buren, Newton County, MO Census with their eight sons, ages 4 to 18, all born in Tennessee.
From the Soldier's Records of the Missouri State Archives: George enlisted in the Civil War as a Private November 1, 1863, at Melville (Dadeville), MO, under Captain Howard. He was mustered in August 27, 1864 at Springfield, MO. He mustered out July 1, 1865, also at Springfield, MO.
It is believed George died sometime around 1880. Wife Margaret filed for a widow's pension June 29, 1880. From Ancestry.com records -- the contract for George's gravestone was made September 5, 1891 supplied by Gross Brothers of Lee, Massachusetts.
From the Soldier's Records of the Missouri State Archives: George enlisted in the Civil War as a Private November 1, 1863, at Melville (Dadeville), MO, under Captain Howard. He was mustered in August 27, 1864 at Springfield, MO. He mustered out July 1, 1865, also at Springfield, MO.
It is believed George died sometime around 1880. Wife Margaret filed for a widow's pension June 29, 1880. From Ancestry.com records -- the contract for George's gravestone was made September 5, 1891 supplied by Gross Brothers of Lee, Massachusetts.
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Company I, 15th Regiment, MO Cavalry,
State Militia
Family Members
Children
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