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Corporal William David Jewell

Male 1831 - 1904  (72 years)

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  • Name William David Jewell 
    Title Corporal 
    Birth 7 Jul 1831  Allegany County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Military Service Abt 1862  Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location 
    American Civil War (North)
    12th Michigan Inf., Co.K 
    Death 30 Jan 1904  Humboldt, Allen County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial Mount Hope Cemetery, Humboldt, Allen County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • One of the substantial citizens of Allen county died at his home five miles southeast of Humboldt Saturday morning, Jan. 30th. The deceased had been in usual health, but all unknown to those who loved him the dread disease was insidiously stealing away his life before them. An affection of the heart was the direct cause of Mr. Jewell's death. He was born in Alegheny county, New York, July 7, 1831. The deceased was only two years old when his parents removed to Michigan, where he was reared upon the home farm amid the wild scenes of frontier life. While quite young he began an apprenticeship as an engineer and was employed by large factories and saw mills until the time of the Civil war. He manifested his loyalty to his government by enlisting in Co. K, 12th Michigan Infantry, with which command he served 2 years and 11 months. He participated in the battle of Sabine Cross Roads and in many similar engagements, and when the war was ended received an honorable discharge.

      In 1869 Mr. Jewell was united in marriage, in Michigan, to Saraph A. Whitford and moved to Allen county, Kansas, in 1870. He located in the southwest corner of Salem township, where he has since made his home. He leaves a wife, two sons and three daughters to mourn his loss. He was a good citizen, as his personal honor and integrity was never questioned, a kind husband and father and respected by all who knew him. But he had lived his three score years and ten, with two more years in which to add to the noble structure of his life. The funeral services took place at the residence of the deceased at 1 p. m. Monday and consisted of remarks by Dr. Karl Voegtle which were appropriate to the occasion and the deceased. The remains were then followed to Mt. Hope cemetery by many friends and there laid to rest.
      The Humboldt Union, Saturday, Feb. 06, 1904
    Person ID I49740  OurNorthernRoots
    Last Modified 6 May 2023 

    Family Seraph Annette Whitford,   b. 30 Aug 1853, Fremont, Steuben County, New York Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 Dec 1944, Humboldt, Allen County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 91 years) 
    Family ID F18113  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 6 May 2023 

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    Link to Google MapsBirth - 7 Jul 1831 - Allegany County, New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMilitary Service - American Civil War (North) 12th Michigan Inf., Co.K - Abt 1862 - Michigan Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 30 Jan 1904 - Humboldt, Allen County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Mount Hope Cemetery, Humboldt, Allen County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
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