Joseph W. Alcorn [Parents] was born 1 in Nov 1845 in Vermont. He died 2 before 1910 in Wisconsin. He married 3 Mary in 1885. Joseph served in the military 4 Enlisted as private in Co. A, WI Infantry Reg. 18 during Civil War 1 Oct 1864 - 18 Jul 1865 in Released from service in Louisville, KY.
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1860 Living with father and family on farm near Ellenboro, Grant Co., WI. [U.S. Census]
1864 On Oct. 1st enlists as private from Lamartine, WI, in Company A of the 18th Infantry Regiment of Wisconsin under the command of Captain james T. Millard, working under Colonel Gabriel Bouck. The regiment saw action when it helped defend Altoona Pass. The regiment was soon reorganized and joined with the 93rd IL, participating in Sherman's destructive march to Savannah. [American Civil War Soliders]
1865 On July 7th, he is mustered out at Louisville, KY. [ibid.]
1880 Living on farm with 77 year-old father. [U.S. Census]
1885 Married.
1890 Listed as a veteran living in Lancaster, WI. [Wisconsin Census]
1900 Living with wife and children in town of Lancaster, Grant Co., WI. He is working as a farmer. He states his father was from Ireland and his mother from Vermont. [U.S. Census]SOURCE:
From The Union Army, Vol. 5, a description of major battles Alcorn's company particpated in during his time with them:
Battle of Acworth:
"Acworth, GA, Oct. 4, 1864. The Federal garrison here was attacked about 9 o'clock in the evening by Loring's division, Stewart's Corps, Hood's Army, and after exchange of a few shots capitulated to the overwhelming numbers of the Confederates, 250 officers and men surrendering as prisoners of war. That Night Stewart Tore up the railroad from Near Harrison Station to beyond Acworth."Battle of Altoona Pass in Bartow Co., GA:
"Allatoona, GA., Oct. 5, 1864. 3d and 4th Divisions, 15th Army Corps. This was one of the most sanguinary battles of the War. Gen. Sherman had about 1,000,000 rations stored at Allatoona, guarded by a garrison of 890 infantry and a battery of 6 guns, under the command of Lieut.-Col. John F. Tourtelotte, of the 4th Minn... On the 4th Hood sent Gen. French's division, about 3,000 strong, to reduce the garrison and capture the Stores. French made a night march and about 3 o'clock on the morning of the 5th encountered the Federal pickets. In the meantime Sherman had sent Gen. Corse, with Rowett's brigade, to the relief of the garrison. Corse arrived from Rome about two hours in advance of French, who knew nothing of the reinforcements. As soon as it was light Corse disposed his forces to resist the attack... A little before 8 o'clock the Head of French's column occupied the ridge overlooking the Federal works. Corse refused to surrender and the fight commenced. French disposed his forces to attack from three directions... Young's Texas brigade, 1,900 strong, reached the West End of the ridge and moved along the crest until checked... The Confederate line of battle swept the Federals before it as wind sweeps chaff... Sherman had reached Kennesaw mountain about an hour before and had signaled to Corse to hold the fort, as reinforcements were on the way. This news was communicated to the men and gave them courage to continue the fight. With alacrity they obeyed the orders of their commander, and by the time the enemy was ready to attack the fort the ditches were filled and the parapets lined with men, giving the Federals a firing line that would make the fort impregnable as Long as the ammunition lasted. For some time the Confederates kept up an incessant fire from low places in the ground, from behind logs, trees and stumps, picking off nearly every man that showed his Head. But the 12th Wis. Battery Began to pour a merciless fire into the advancing lines at short range. Human nature could not stand the test, and when within 300 feet of the works the lines broke, all efforts of the officers to rally the men proving in vain. The Confederates were becoming discouraged. About 15O yards from the fort was a ridge, on the top of which was a small house. Finding it impossible to charge and carry the works the Confederates massed a force here and began a destructive fire on the fort. The Federals cleared an embrasure commanding the ridge, dragged a piece of artillery to it and fired a few shots that scattered the enemy in all directions... Allatoona was saved, but at a fearful cost. The Federal loss was 142 killed, 352 wounded and 212 missing; that of the enemy was 134 killed, 499 wounded and 300 missing."
Mary was born 1 in Sep 1866 in Iowa or Illinois. She died 2 after 1930 in Wisconsin. She married 3 Joseph W. Alcorn in 1885.
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1900 Living with husband and family in town of Lancaster, Grant Co., WI.
1910 Living with family, widowed, in Lancaster city, Grant Co., WI.
1920 Living with family on farm in North Lancaster Twp., Grant Co., WI.
1930 Living on farm of son Clyde in North Lancaster Twp., Grant Co., WI.
They had the following children:
M i Harvie Wells Alcorn F ii Lougrace Alcorn was born 1 in Aug 1895 in Grant Co., WI. M iii Clyde B. Alcorn was born 1 in Nov 1898 in Grant Co., WI. F iv Lillie C. Alcorn was born 1 in Nov 1890 in Grant Co., WI. Lillie was employed 2 as telephone operator in 1910 in Lancaster, Grant Co., WI. M v Philip H. Alcorn was born 1 in Apr 1893 in Grant Co., WI. F vi Lizzie Alcorn was born 1 in Aug 1888 in Grant Co., WI.
Joseph Alcorn was born 1 in 1802 in Ireland. He married Naomi.
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1860 Living with wife and children on farm in Ellenboro, Grant Co., WI.
1880 Living with son Joseph on farm in Lancaster, Grant Co., WI.
Naomi was born 1 in 1815 in Vermont. She married Joseph Alcorn.
They had the following children:
M i Joseph W. Alcorn F ii Abigail Alcorn was born 1 in 1836 in Vermont. F iii Mary Alcorn was born 1 in 1841 in Vermont. M iv Henry W. Alcorn was born 1 in 1847 in Vermont. F v Ebby E. Alcorn was born 1 in 1853 in Vermont.
Henry John Belscamper [Parents] was born 1 on 30 Mar 1893. He died 2 on 20 May 1981 in Lancaster, Grant Co., WI. He married Bernardina.
Bernardina was born 1 in 1894 in Wisconsin. She married Henry John Belscamper.
They had the following children:
F i Living F ii Living
Henry John Belscamper [Parents] was born 1 in May 1857 in Wisconsin. He died 2 on 2 Jun 1933 in Umatilla Co., OR. He married 3 Sibbie S. Kern on 18 Feb 1891 in Grant Co., WI. Henry was employed 4 as farmer in 1920 in Umatilla Co., OR.
Other marriages:, Loretta
Price, Mary L.
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1900 As H.J., living in Lancaster town, Grant Co., WI, with wife "Sibbie" and 3 children. He is a farmer. [U.S. Census]
1905 As Henry, living with wife and kids in Grant Co., WI. [WI Census]
1920 As Henry J., living in Umatilla Co., OR, with wife Loretta and boarder John A. Rowan. [U.S. Census]
Sibbie S. Kern was born 1 in Jul 1858 in Wisconsin. She married 2 Henry John Belscamper on 18 Feb 1891 in Grant Co., WI.
They had the following children:
M i Henry John Belscamper
Henry John Belscamper [Parents] was born 1 in May 1857 in Wisconsin. He died 2 on 2 Jun 1933 in Umatilla Co., OR. He married Loretta. Henry was employed 3 as farmer in 1920 in Umatilla Co., OR.
Other marriages:Kern, Sibbie S.
Price, Mary L.
TIMELINE:
1900 As H.J., living in Lancaster town, Grant Co., WI, with wife "Sibbie" and 3 children. He is a farmer. [U.S. Census]
1905 As Henry, living with wife and kids in Grant Co., WI. [WI Census]
1920 As Henry J., living in Umatilla Co., OR, with wife Loretta and boarder John A. Rowan. [U.S. Census]
Loretta was born 1 in 1863 in Wisconsin. She married Henry John Belscamper.
He had the following children:
M i Henry John Belscamper
Henry John Belscamper [Parents] was born 1 in May 1857 in Wisconsin. He died 2 on 2 Jun 1933 in Umatilla Co., OR. He married 3 Mary L. Price on 1 Jan 1879 in Grant Co., WI. Henry was employed 4 as farmer in 1920 in Umatilla Co., OR.
Other marriages:Kern, Sibbie S.
, Loretta
TIMELINE:
1900 As H.J., living in Lancaster town, Grant Co., WI, with wife "Sibbie" and 3 children. He is a farmer. [U.S. Census]
1905 As Henry, living with wife and kids in Grant Co., WI. [WI Census]
1920 As Henry J., living in Umatilla Co., OR, with wife Loretta and boarder John A. Rowan. [U.S. Census]
Mary L. Price.Mary married 1 Henry John Belscamper on 1 Jan 1879 in Grant Co., WI.
John Jacob Wagner [Parents] "Jake" was born 1 on 29 Jun 1923 in Clifton Twp., Grant Co., WI. He died 2 on 26 Oct 2003 in Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI. He married 3 Living on 5 Oct 1946 in Lancaster, Grant Co., WI.
of Livingston, Grant Co., WI
SOURCE:
Obituary as published in 10/28/2003 Madison Capital Times:
"LIVINGSTON - John Jacob "Jake" Wagner, age 90, of Livingston, passed away on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 26, 2003, at Upland Hills Health, Dodgeville. He was born on June 29, 1923, in Clifton township, Grant County, Wis., the son of William and Icy (Conroy) Wagner. He married Phyllis Belscamper on Oct. 5, 1946, in Lancaster. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Wagner of Livingston; a daughter, Barbara (Wayne) Austin of Sarasota, Fla.; three sisters, Elsie Oleson of Livingston, Helen Kenny of Livingston and Lois Vesperman of Platteville; and three sisters-in-law, Jean and Jeanette Wagner of Livingston, and Audrey Wagner of Dodgeville. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Kenneth, Howard and Harold; two sisters, Gail Wagner and Leora Slater; and four brothers-in-law, Leo Slater, Raymond Oleson, Clinton Kenny and Paul Vesperman. Funeral services will be held at SOMAN-LARSON FUNERAL HOME, Montfort, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2003. Burial will be in Rock Church Cemetery, Livingston, with military honors. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2003, and after 10 a.m. on Wednesday."
Living [Parents]
William Wagner was born 1 on 29 Feb 1892 in Wisconsin. He died 2 in Apr 1976 in Livingston, Grant Co., WI. He married Icy Conroy.
Icy Conroy was born 1 on 30 Jun 1895 in Wisconsin. She died 2 in Mar 1974 in Livingston, Grant Co., WI. She married William Wagner.
They had the following children:
M i John Jacob Wagner
Henry Elmer Schubert [Parents] was born 1 on 27 Jan 1900 in Illinois. He died 2 in Apr 1969 in Chicago, IL. He married 3 Living in 1923 in Illinois.
RESEARCH NOTES:
Father is form Illinois, mother from Saxony.TIMELINE:
1917 Living at 1410 Mohawk in Chicago. Working as a manager at F.W. Woolworth at 518 North Av. [WWI Draft Reg.]
1920 Living with parents in Chicago on Mohawk. He is working as a candymaker. [U.S. Census]
1930 Living in Chicago's 41st Ward at 3739 75th Court with wife and son. He is superintendent of a candy shop. [U.S. Census]
They had the following children:
M i Henry Elmer Schubert