Charles Pelton

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigrant: Abt 1861; American Civil War (North) 44th NY Regt., Co.C

Notes:

The remains of Charles Pelton were brought here yesterday, and the funeral was held this morning at the Methodist church in Wheeler Center. Mr. Pelton's death occurred on Thursday at the Williard State Hospital, where for several months he had been a patient. He was born in the town of Italy, Yates County, 73 years ago, where he achieved success in extensive agricultural pursuits. He served during the Rebellion as a member of the 44th N.Y. Volunteer Infantry. His wife and son and two daughters survive.
(Evening News, Buffalo, NY, August 16, 1913)

Charles married Margaret VanRiper in 1862. Margaret was born on 12 Dec 1842 in Italy Hallow, Yates County, New York; died on 12 Feb 1925; was buried in Wheeler Cemetery, Wheeler, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]