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Alexander P. Criswell was born on 8 Apr 1851 in Millers Eddy, Armstrong Co., PennsylvaniaG.^4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Perry Twp., Armstrong Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of his parents, Robert Criswell and Sarah Pickels.¹³
     He moved to Oil City, PennsylvaniaG, with his parents about 1864.¹⁴
     His parents and his younger siblings had moved to Aurora, IndianaG, by 1870, but he is not listed with them in the 1870 census, nor has he been found elsewhere. It appears he remained in Pennsylvania.¹⁵
     Alexander moved to Karns City, PennsylvaniaG, about 1875 where he bought and operated the hotel, continuing there until 1878 or 1879.¹⁴
     Alexander married Mary Walsh, daughter of John Cobb and Maria Caffyn, on 9 Oct 1877 in Dearborn Co., IndianaG, with Samuel N. Wellson offciating.^7,8,9 He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., Indiana, G in the household of his mother, apparently living near Mary, as she was shown the John Cobb household which was listed as the second preceding one.¹⁶
     He reported in the 1880 census that he was a speculator in oil. But about this time he became a "refrigerating engineer," an occupation he pursued for many years.^17,18
      Alexander traveled extensively on business, and no record has been found of him having a permanent residence after 1880. It appears he and Mary lived in El Paso, TexasG, for a time, as their son was born there in 1886, but no record of them actually living together has been found.¹⁹
     Alexander applied for a passport 2 Jun 1891 for himself, his wife, and their son Clyde. He said his occupation was builder of ice machines and his permanent address was Aurora, IndianaG, but wanted the passport sent to Findlay Brewery in Toledo, Ohio. The passport was issued 6 Jun 1891.³
     On 8 Jun 1896 Alexander applied for a new passport, stating his permanent address residence was in Chicago, IllinoisG, and his occupation was salesman. He said he would return to the U.S. within two years. The passport was approved 10 Jun 1896.²⁰
     Alexander applied for a new passport 22 Apr 1899, again stating his permanent address residence was in Chicago, IllinoisG, but directing the passport to be delivered to him at a hotel in New York City. He said his occupation was salesman, and he said he would return to the U.S. within one year. The passport was approved 24 Apr 1899.²¹
     His wife died on 2 Feb 1905 in College Hill, Hamilton Co., OhioG.²²
     On 27 Dec 1912 Alexander applied for a new passport, stating his permanent address residence was in ChicagoG but directing the passport be delivered to him at a hotel in New Orleans. He said his occupation was miner and he would return to the U.S. within one year. The passport was approved 30 Dec 1912.²³ He left Chicago 10 Jan 1913 and arrived in Honduras 15 Jan. He registered with the U.S. consul in Ceiba two weeks later, stating he was there for the purpose of mining. He listed his son Clyde in Chicago as the person to be contacted in case of accident.²⁴
     Alexander died on 21 Feb 1915 in Cincinnati, OhioG, at age 63.¹⁰ He was buried in River View Cemetery, Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG.^11,12

Warren Corbitt was born on 14 Oct 1841 in Cold Springs, KentuckyG.^4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Campbell Co., KentuckyG, enumerated 10 Aug 1850, in the household of John and Mary Dye and their four young children. His relationship with them is unknown, but his presence there suggests one or both of his parents had died.¹⁴
     Warren has not been found in the 1860 census, though it appears he was in Kentucky.

Joining the Confederate Military --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---

      Warren enlisted as a private in Company I, 2nd Kentucky Cavalry 10 Sep 1862, at Lexington, KentuckyG.¹⁵ The regiment, led by Gen. John Hunt Morgan, conducted a series of bold and sometimes reckless raids through Tennessee and Kentucky. It moved rapidly, cutting general supply lines, tearing up railroads and bridges, destroying large quantities of enemy supplies, and rounding up thousands of Federal prisoners. Its famous Ohio Raid of July 1863 was the longest Confederate cavalry raid of the war, covering more than 1,100 miles in about three and a half weeks. However, on this foray most of the men were surrounded and captured.¹⁶
      Warren was captured at Cheshire, OhioG, on 20 Jul 1863.¹⁷ He was taken to Camp Douglas, Chicago, IllinoisG, arriving there 22 Aug 1863.¹⁷ The camp became one of the largest Union prisoner of war camps, and was known for its harsh conditions, both because of the treatment of the prisoners and the winter weather. About 26,000 Confederate prisoners passed through the camp, with the population exeeding 6,000 at times. By all reports, the number of prisoner deaths was considerably larger than official number of 4,454.¹⁸

Joining the Union Army --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---

      In Feb 1865 Warren applied to take an oath allegiance to the Federal Government, stating he had been loyal but had enlisted through false representations.¹⁹ He enlisted 30 Mar 1865 in Company I, 6th U.S. Volunteer Infantry, as a private, at Camp Douglas, Chicago, IllinoisG, for a term of three years. He may have been influenced by the fact that John T. Shanks, a former member of Gen. Morgan's cavalry, would lead the company. He was the only former Confederate soldier to become and officer in the U.S. Volunteers.^20,21 The U.S. Volunteers, sometimes know as the Galvanized Yankees, were formed with former Confederate soldiers recruited in Union prisoner of war camps. They were sent to the western frontier so they would not meet their former comrades in battle.²²
      In early Apr the 6th Regiment marched to Camp Fry, on the outskirts of Chicago for training. It then traveled by rail to Fort Leavenworth, KansasG, arriving there 11 May 1865.²³ Warren was promoted to commissary sergeant for the regiment, effective 1 Jun 1865.²⁴ While his company and the others were sent off to protect telegraph and state lines, it appears Warren remained at regimental headquarters. It was moved to DenverG on 14 Jun 1865.²⁵ The regimental headquarters was moved to Camp Douglas, Utah TerritoryG, overlooking Salt Lake City, on 6 Nov 1865. It remained there until late spring, when it moved temporarily east to Fort Bridger.²⁶ The regimental staff then marched some 400 miles to Fort Sedgwick, Colorado TerritoryG, its final location, arriving there 15 Jul 1866.²⁷ He was mustered out 10 Oct 1866, at Fort Kearny, Nebraska TerritoryG.²⁸

Returning to Civilian Life --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---

     He was a farmer after the war.^29,30
     Warren married first Martha E. Christy, daughter of Churchill G. Christy and Maria Cobb, on 30 Jan 1868 in Decatur Co., IndianaG, with Rev. L. D. Robinson officiating.^7,8
     Warren and Martha settled Indiana after they married. They appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Jackson Twp., Jackson Co., IndianaG, enumerated 18 Jul 1870, reporting no real or personal estate. Their daughter Nora was listed as living with them. They were apparently living near her brother Joshua and his wife, as they were listed as the preceding household.³
     Warren and Martha appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Jackson Twp., Jackson Co., Indiana G, enumerated 10 Jun 1880, as were Rebecca Beeman, an 18-year-old domestic servant, and David Ross, a 15-year-old hired hand. Their children Nora, Bertha, Christy, and Robert were listed as living with them. Her uncle, Elkanah Cobb, and his family were apparently living nearby, as they were listed as the next household.³¹
     His wife died on 5 Oct 1882.³²
     Warren moved to OhioG after his wife died, but just when is unknown.

A Second Marriage --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---

     Warren married second Mary Catharine Niehaus, daughter of John F. Niehaus and Margaret L. Clayfort, on 29 Jun 1891 in Hamilton Co., OhioG, with Rev. Silvester Weeks, Methodist minister, offciating.^9,10,11
     Warren and Mary appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Delhi Twp., Hamilton Co., Ohio G, enumerated 5 Jun 1900, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage. His son Robert was listed as living with them.³³
     He was a sand dealer, selling molding sand, by 1900, continuing until his death.^34,35,36
     Warren and Mary appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Delhi, Hamilton Co., Ohio, on Shady Ave. G, enumerated 2 May 1910, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage. His daughter Nora was listed as living with them.³⁷
     Warren left a will dated 28 Aug 1911 stating he was of Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OhioG, in which he directed that all his debts and funeral expenses be paid from his estate. He gave all his real estate to his second wife for her lifetime, at her death to be divided equally between his children Nora, Bertha, and Robert. All his personal property, including feed and stock, was to be sold, except household effects, tools, farm implements, and chickens, but including tools used in the sand business and all vehicles. After paying for "a suitable stone" for his grave and administration expenses, the proceeds of the sale, all his money, and bills receivable was to be shared by his wife and three children equally. The household goods and tools not sold were to go to his wife, as was the sand business. He appointed his wife executrix.³⁸
     Warren died on 1 Jun 1917 in 6468 Revere St, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OhioG, at age 75.¹² He was buried on 4 Jun 1917 in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate, Campbell Co., KentuckyG.¹³
     His will was proved on 9 Jun 1917 in CincinnatiG.³⁸