Alfred Gann1,2,3

Family Chart
ID# 8593, (abt 1837 - 1894)
FatherJohn Gann Jr.4,3,5 (13 Dec 1807 - 10 Jun 1869)
MotherAdeline Cruse5 ( - bef 1840)

Key Events:

Birth: about 1837, Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania6,7,8,9
Marriage: 16 Feb 1865, Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, Anna Jane Pursell (27 May 1842 - 8 Jan 1929)10,11,12
Death: 4 Aug 1894, Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania10,13
Burial: Wildwood Cemetery, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania14
ChartsThe Ganns of Lycoming Co. Pennsylvania

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Narrative:

     Alfred Gann was born about 1837 in Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.6,7,8,9
     His mother died before 1840, when Alfred was under 3 years old.
     He was probably the male under age 5 listed in the household of his father, John Gann Jr., in the 1840 Federal Census of Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.15 He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, in the household of his father and stepmother, Rachel Kauffman.16
     Alfred served in the Civil War, enrolling at Camp Custer 24 Oct 1862 in Co. D 177th Pennsylvania Drafted Military Infantry. According to his pension application years later, while in the line of duty at Deep Creek, Virginia on or about 15 Apr 1863 he contracted chronic diarrhea and piles and received medicine from the steward of the regimental hospital at Deep Creek for these diseases. While on the march with his Regiment at Maryland Heights, Maryland, about the 12th of July 1863 he received a sun-stroke which required him to leave the ranks and the next day he went with his Captain to Harper's Ferry and again received medicine from the steward for his complaints.17,18
     Alfred married Anna Jane Pursell, daughter of David W. Pursell and Mary Painter, on 16 Feb 1865 in Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.10,11,12
     Alfred was named an heir in the will of John Gann Jr., his father, dated 28 Apr 1869 in Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, to receive an equal share when his youngest sibling reached age 21, or at the death of the widow. It noted that he owed money his father, which if uncollected would be deducted from his share of the estate.3
     Alfred and Anna appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Collomsville, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, enumerated 30 Jul 1870, reporting real estate of $7,500 and personal estate of $1,000. Their children William and Mary were listed as living with them.2
     Alfred and Anna appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, enumerated 11 Jun 1880. Their children Mary and Jennie were listed as living with them.19
     Alfred filed a Declaration for Original Invalid Pension 30 Jan 1886, stating his age as 49, and that he was a resident of Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania. It was attested to by J. B. McMicken and his brother William. Since leaving service he said he had resided in the City of Williamsport, Pennsylvania for 2 years (1863-1865) and the balance of the time in Limestone Twp. His pension was subsequently granted.20,21
     He was a farmer.2,19,22
     Alfred died on 4 Aug 1894 in Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.10,13 He was buried in Wildwood Cemetery, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.14

Children:
     Children with Anna Jane Pursell

Alfred and Anna had two additional children, whose names are unknown, who died before 1900.27,28
  • William P. Gann23,14 (abt 1866 - 1872)
  • Mary A Gann14,24,25 (abt 1869 - bef 1900)
  • Harry N. Gann26 (abt 10 Aug 1871 - 19 Apr 1872)
  • Walter A. Gann14 (1872 - 1872)
  • Jennie B. Gann14,25 (24 May 1880 - 1 Mar 1899)
  • Cora E. Gann14 (9 Jan 1882 - 1974)

Citations

  1. [S155] John Gann household, 1850 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as Alford Gann.
  2. [S291] Alfred Gann household, 1870 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  3. [S6069] Will Books, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, 3:347, will of John Gann.
  4. [S155] John Gann household, 1850 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows him in household with John and Rachael.
  5. [S5914] Collins and Jordan, Genealogical and Personal History of Lycoming County, vol II pg 329.
  6. [S67] Gjerde, "John Gann & Catherine Crist/Christ," e-mail to author, 10 Jun 1999, shows b. 1835, place, and county; also reports that National Archives Pension File Cert. #536459 filed Jan 30 1886 shows age 49.
  7. [S155] John Gann household, 1850 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 13 and state.
  8. [S291] Alfred Gann household, 1870 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 33 and state.
  9. [S377] Alfred Gann household, 1880 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 43 and state.
  10. [S67] Gjerde, "John Gann & Catherine Crist/Christ," e-mail to author, 10 Jun 1999, shows date, town, county, and state.
  11. [S291] Alfred Gann household, 1870 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows Alfred and Anna Gann as apparent heads of the household.
  12. [S5920] Annie J. Gann, Certificate of Death, shows him as her husband.
  13. [S5914] Collins and Jordan, Genealogical and Personal History of Lycoming County, vol II pg 329, shows him as deceased.
  14. [S67] Gjerde, "John Gann & Catherine Crist/Christ," e-mail to author, 10 Jun 1999.
  15. [S5907] John Gann Jr. household, 1840 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  16. [S155] John Gann household, 1850 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  17. [S67] Gjerde, "John Gann & Catherine Crist/Christ," e-mail to author, 10 Jun 1999, cites National Archives Pension File Cert. #536459, shows enrollment location and date, as 24 OCt 1862, and company.
  18. [S978] Alfred Gann entry, 1890 U.S. Census, veterans schedule, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows rank, Co. as 177 Pa Vol, enlistment date as Aug 1863, discharge Aug 1864, term of service 1 year.
  19. [S377] Alfred Gann household, 1880 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  20. [S67] Gjerde, "John Gann & Catherine Crist/Christ," e-mail to author, 10 Jun 1999, cites National Archives Pension File Cert. #536459.
  21. [S5929] Alfred Gann, Civil War Pension Index, shows filing date, as 2 Feb 1886, and certifcate number, indicating pension was granted.
  22. [S67] Gjerde, "John Gann & Catherine Crist/Christ," e-mail to author, 10 Jun 1999, cites National Archives Pension File Cert. #536459 in which applicant stated he was a farmer.
  23. [S291] Alfred Gann household, 1870 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows him living in household of Alfred and Anna Gann.
  24. [S291] Alfred Gann household, 1870 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows her living in household of Alfred and Anna Gann.
  25. [S377] Alfred Gann household, 1880 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows her in household of Alfred and Anna; relationship left blank.
  26. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 15409745, Harry N. Gann, includes tombstone photo showing him as son of Alfred & Annie Gann.
  27. [S5926] Anna Gann household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows her as the mother of 7, with one living, and daughter Cora is listed with her.
  28. [S5927] Anna Gann household, 1910 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows her as the mother of 7, with one living, and daughter Cora is listed with her.