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William Gibson Wynn1,2,3
ID# 23594, (abt 1840 - 1920)
Parents:
| Father | Joseph Wynn (27 May 1802 - 9 Aug 1857) |
| Mother | Margaret Armstrong (abt 17 Jul 1805 - 8 Feb 1847) |
| Chart Membership | Descendants of Gideon Cobb |
| Family Indexes | The Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont |
Key Events:
Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Lebanon, Boone Co., Indiana,12
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Narrative:
William Gibson Wynn was born about 9 Mar 1840 in Jennings Co., IndianaG.4,5,6
He was probably the male under age 5 listed in the household of his father, Joseph Wynn, in the 1840 Federal Census of Franklin Co., IndianaG.13
His mother died on 8 Feb 1847, when William was 6 years old.14
His father remarried 20 Jul 1848, to Sarah Nut.15,16 She died on 30 Apr 1850, when William was 10 years old.17
He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Brookville Twp., Franklin Co., IndianaG, in the household of his father, Joseph Wynn.18
William was named an heir in the will of his father dated 30 Jun 1857 in Franklin Co., IndianaG, in which he and three of his sisters was to receive a bed and bedding each to make the equal to their older siblings. He was also to receive a blazed face two-year-old filly, but was not to part with or sell it without the consent of his uncle before he was 21 years old. The executor, his uncle, was to purchase a saddle and bridle for him. The executor was to purchase a house and lot in Decatur Co. for the use of his father's third wife during her lifetime, then sold with the proceeds to be distributed in equal shares to William and his nine siblings. He was also to sell all the personal and real property, investing the proceeds until the youngest child reached the age of 21, then distribute it to them.19
His father died on 9 Aug 1857, when William was 17 years old.20
William appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Brookville Twp., Franklin Co., IndianaG, enumerated 8 Jun 1860, in the household of Thomas J. Cummons, a 22-year-old farmer, and his wife. William reported no occupation, but did report personal estate of $300.21
William enrolled as a private in Co. I, 68th Indiana Infantry, 8 Aug 1862, at Sardinia, IndianaG.22,23
The regiment left Indiana for Louisville, KentuckyG, on 20 Aug 1862, and subsequently moved to Munfordville, Kentucky, where it was involved in the Siege of Munfordville from 14-17 Sep. The regiment was captured 17 Sep, but later paroled and sent to Indianapolis. It reorganized at Indianapolis until 25 Dec, and then moved back to Louisville, Kentucky. It went on duty at Murfreesboro, Tennessee from January to June 1863, and participated in various battles in April through June.24
William was discharged 5 Aug 1863, from a hospital in Louisville, KentuckyG.25
He was a farmer after the war.26,27
William married Marietta Eliza Cobb, daughter of Willard Burr Cobb and Submit S. Garlinghouse, on 22 Apr 1865 in Decatur Co., IndianaG, with Nixon Stewart officiating.7,8
William and Marietta settled Illinois after their marriage. They appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Jonathan Creek, Moultrie Co., IllinoisG, enumerated 26 Jul 1870, reporting no real estate but personal estate of $325. Their children Franklin and Samuel were listed as living with them.3
William and Marietta returned to Indiana about 1873.
William applied for an invalid pension based on his Civil War service on 23 Sep 1875, but it was apparently not approved for many years.28
William and Marietta appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Clifty Twp., Bartholomew Co., Indiana G, enumerated 14 Jun 1880. Their children Franklin, Samuel, Margaret, Ida, and Eva were listed as living with them, as was Hannah Clark, a servant.29
William and Marietta moved to LebanonG about 1884.30 They appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Center Twp., Boone Co., Indiana, at 511 Jennison St. G, enumerated 12 Jun 1900, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage.31
He was a hack man, an operator of a carriage for hire, or taxi service, by 1900.32
His Civil War pension was approved 18 Dec 1902, effective 27 Aug 1902, for $12 per month. It was increased to $14 in 1808, to $17 in 1910, to $24 in 1912, to $32 in 1918, and to $50 in 1920.33
William had returned to farming by 1910.34
William and Marietta appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Center Twp., Boone Co., Indiana G, enumerated 28 Apr 1910, reporting they owned their farm, free of mortgage.35
His wife died on 26 Oct 1918 in 309 W. Dicks St., Lebanon, Boone Co., IndianaG.36,37
William appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Wayne Twp., Marion Co., Indiana, G in the household of his daughter Ida and her husband, Eva E. Burns.38
William died on 31 Oct 1920 in Lebannon, IndianaG, at age ~80.9,10,11 He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lebanon, Boone Co., IndianaG.12
He was probably the male under age 5 listed in the household of his father, Joseph Wynn, in the 1840 Federal Census of Franklin Co., IndianaG.13
His mother died on 8 Feb 1847, when William was 6 years old.14
His father remarried 20 Jul 1848, to Sarah Nut.15,16 She died on 30 Apr 1850, when William was 10 years old.17
He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Brookville Twp., Franklin Co., IndianaG, in the household of his father, Joseph Wynn.18
William was named an heir in the will of his father dated 30 Jun 1857 in Franklin Co., IndianaG, in which he and three of his sisters was to receive a bed and bedding each to make the equal to their older siblings. He was also to receive a blazed face two-year-old filly, but was not to part with or sell it without the consent of his uncle before he was 21 years old. The executor, his uncle, was to purchase a saddle and bridle for him. The executor was to purchase a house and lot in Decatur Co. for the use of his father's third wife during her lifetime, then sold with the proceeds to be distributed in equal shares to William and his nine siblings. He was also to sell all the personal and real property, investing the proceeds until the youngest child reached the age of 21, then distribute it to them.19
His father died on 9 Aug 1857, when William was 17 years old.20
William appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Brookville Twp., Franklin Co., IndianaG, enumerated 8 Jun 1860, in the household of Thomas J. Cummons, a 22-year-old farmer, and his wife. William reported no occupation, but did report personal estate of $300.21
Becoming a Soldier in the Civil War --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---
William enrolled as a private in Co. I, 68th Indiana Infantry, 8 Aug 1862, at Sardinia, IndianaG.22,23
The regiment left Indiana for Louisville, KentuckyG, on 20 Aug 1862, and subsequently moved to Munfordville, Kentucky, where it was involved in the Siege of Munfordville from 14-17 Sep. The regiment was captured 17 Sep, but later paroled and sent to Indianapolis. It reorganized at Indianapolis until 25 Dec, and then moved back to Louisville, Kentucky. It went on duty at Murfreesboro, Tennessee from January to June 1863, and participated in various battles in April through June.24
William was discharged 5 Aug 1863, from a hospital in Louisville, KentuckyG.25
Returning to Civilian Life --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---
He was a farmer after the war.26,27
William married Marietta Eliza Cobb, daughter of Willard Burr Cobb and Submit S. Garlinghouse, on 22 Apr 1865 in Decatur Co., IndianaG, with Nixon Stewart officiating.7,8
William and Marietta settled Illinois after their marriage. They appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Jonathan Creek, Moultrie Co., IllinoisG, enumerated 26 Jul 1870, reporting no real estate but personal estate of $325. Their children Franklin and Samuel were listed as living with them.3
William and Marietta returned to Indiana about 1873.
William applied for an invalid pension based on his Civil War service on 23 Sep 1875, but it was apparently not approved for many years.28
William and Marietta appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Clifty Twp., Bartholomew Co., Indiana G, enumerated 14 Jun 1880. Their children Franklin, Samuel, Margaret, Ida, and Eva were listed as living with them, as was Hannah Clark, a servant.29
William and Marietta moved to LebanonG about 1884.30 They appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Center Twp., Boone Co., Indiana, at 511 Jennison St. G, enumerated 12 Jun 1900, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage.31
He was a hack man, an operator of a carriage for hire, or taxi service, by 1900.32
His Civil War pension was approved 18 Dec 1902, effective 27 Aug 1902, for $12 per month. It was increased to $14 in 1808, to $17 in 1910, to $24 in 1912, to $32 in 1918, and to $50 in 1920.33
William had returned to farming by 1910.34
William and Marietta appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Center Twp., Boone Co., Indiana G, enumerated 28 Apr 1910, reporting they owned their farm, free of mortgage.35
His wife died on 26 Oct 1918 in 309 W. Dicks St., Lebanon, Boone Co., IndianaG.36,37
William appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Wayne Twp., Marion Co., Indiana, G in the household of his daughter Ida and her husband, Eva E. Burns.38
William died on 31 Oct 1920 in Lebannon, IndianaG, at age ~80.9,10,11 He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lebanon, Boone Co., IndianaG.12
Children:
Children with Marietta Eliza Cobb
They had an additional child, name unknown, who died before 1900.39
- Franklin James Wynn (abt 1866 - 1 Apr 1898)
- Samuel W. Wynn (8 Jul 1869 - 8 Feb 1930)
- Margaret A. Wynn (20 Sep 1871 - 14 Jan 1958)
- Ida C. Wynn (17 Apr 1874 - 5 Dec 1932)
- Eva L. Wynn (1876 - 1962)
- Oscar U. Wynn (28 Jul 1880 - 13 Oct 1898)
- Lillian E. Wynn (9 Nov 1884 - 22 Dec 1961)
Citations
- [S11770] Joseph Wynn household, 1850 U.S. Census, Franklin Co., Indiana, shows name as William Wynn.
- [S11771] Thomas J. Cummons household, 1860 U.S. Census, Franklin Co., Indiana, shows name as William G. Wynn.
- [S11760] Gibson Winn household, 1870 U.S. Census, Moultrie Co., Illinois.
- [S11770] Joseph Wynn household, 1850 U.S. Census, Franklin Co., Indiana, shows age 10 and state.
- [S11766] William Wym household, 1900 U.S. Census, Boone Co., Indiana, shows month, year, age 60, and state.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 15392731, William Gibson Wynn, shows year and includes tombstone photo showing same, and includes image of unidentified newspaper obituary showing age 80 yrs 7 mo 22 days, county, and state.
- [S1938] Marriage Records, Decatur Co., Indiana, 1:467, William Wynn and Mary E. Cobb, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
- [S11760] Gibson Winn household, 1870 U.S. Census, Moultrie Co., Illinois, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
- [S11775] William G. Wynn, Organization Index to Pension Files, shows date, city, and state.
- [S11776] William G. Wynn, Pension Payment Cards, shows date.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 15392731, William Gibson Wynn, shows year and includes tombstone photo showing same, and includes image of unidentified newpaper obituary showing he died Sunday, at Witham hospital.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 15392731, William Gibson Wynn, includes tombstone photo.
- [S11777] Josep Wynn household, 1840 U.S. Census, Franklin Co., Indiana.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 25020846, Margaret Armstrong Wynn, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
- [S5902] Marriage Record, Franklin Co., Indiana, 6:178, Joseph Wynn and Sarah Mullen, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 36410358, Sarah Nutt Wynn, includes tombstone photo showing her as his wife.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 36410358, Sarah Nutt Wynn, includes tombstone photo showing same.
- [S11770] Joseph Wynn household, 1850 U.S. Census, Franklin Co., Indiana.
- [S11772] Will Book, Franklin Co., Indiana, 1:171-5, Joseph Wynn will.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 25020770, Joseph Wynn, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
- [S11771] Thomas J. Cummons household, 1860 U.S. Census, Franklin Co., Indiana.
- [S11775] William G. Wynn, Organization Index to Pension Files, shows rank and unit.
- [S11079] "Indiana Archives Digital Index Records,", muster roll card record for William Wynn, shows unit, and enrollment date, city, and state.
- [S1265] Wikipedia, online, "68th Indiana Infantry Regiment," viewed Jun 2022.
- [S11079] "Indiana Archives Digital Index Records,", muster roll card record for William Wynn, shows date, hospital, city, and state.
- [S11760] Gibson Winn household, 1870 U.S. Census, Moultrie Co., Illinois, shows occupation as farmer.
- [S11761] William G. Wynn household, 1880 U.S. Census, Bartholomew Co., Indiana, shows occupation as farmer.
- [S11775] William G. Wynn, Organization Index to Pension Files, shows date, and application and certificate numbers.
- [S11761] William G. Wynn household, 1880 U.S. Census, Bartholomew Co., Indiana.
- [S11765] Oscar Wynn obituary, The Evening Republic, shows he moved there with his parents 14 years before.
- [S11766] William Wym household, 1900 U.S. Census, Boone Co., Indiana.
- [S11766] William Wym household, 1900 U.S. Census, Boone Co., Indiana, shows occupation as hack man.
- [S11776] William G. Wynn, Pension Payment Cards.
- [S11768] William G. Wynn household, 1910 U.S. Census, Boone Co., Indiana, shows occupation as farmer and industry as general farm.
- [S11768] William G. Wynn household, 1910 U.S. Census, Boone Co., Indiana.
- [S11721] Marietta Eliza Wynn, Certificate of Death, shows date, address, city, county, and state.
- [S11774] Oscar M. Wynn, Pension Payment Cards, shows date.
- [S11769] Eva E. Burns household, 1920 U.S. Census, Marion Co., Indiana.
- [S11766] William Wym household, 1900 U.S. Census, Boone Co., Indiana, shows her as mother of 8, with 5 living.
Joseph Israel1,2,3
ID# 23595, (abt 1817 - 1890)
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Key Events:
Marriage: 24 Nov 1852, Switzerland Co., Indiana, Submit S. Garlinghouse (b. abt 1814, d. bef 1880)8,9
Death: 20 May 1890,10
Burial: Slawson Cemetery, Bennington, Switzerland Co., Indiana,11
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The material on this website is subject to copyright.
Facts – names, dates, and places – cannot be copyrighted; you are free to copy them.
But the narratives are my creative work product and are copyrighted. You may copy them for your personal use, but please respect my copyright and do not republish them in any form, including copying them to your tree on Ancestry or elsewhere, unless you have obtained written permission from me.
Many of the images are also copyrighted, and may not be copied without the consent of the copyright holders.
Narrative:
Joseph Israel was born about 1817 in OhioG.4,5,6
Joseph married first Mary Jane Watson on 4 Jul 1844 in Switzerland Co., IndianaG, with Rev. Silvester Stevenson offciating.1,7
Joseph and Mary appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., IndianaG, enumerated 8 Oct 1850. Their children Joseph, Elizabeth, and Sarah were listed as living with them.2
Joseph married second Submit S. Garlinghouse, daughter of John Garlinghouse and Lewanna, on 24 Nov 1852 in Switzerland Co., IndianaG, with Thomas Stewart offciating.8,9
He was a farmer in 1850, and a cooper by 1860.12,13
Joseph and Submit settled in Switzerland Co.G after their marriage. They appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., IndianaG, enumerated 28 Aug 1860, reporting no real estate but personal estate of $50. Her children by her prior marriage, Marietta and Alice, were listed as living with them, as was her mother.14
Joseph enlisted in the 2nd Indiana Light Artillery 14 Aug 1861, as a private.15,16 He was mustered out 1 Sep 1864.17
Joseph and Submit have not been found in the 1870 census. It is not know whether she was still living then.
His second wife died before 1880.18,19
Joseph appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Hoggins School House, Gallatin Co., KentuckyG, in the household of his daughter Elizabeth and her husband, Manuel Forwood.20
He was a laborer by 1880.21
Joseph applied for an invalid pension based on his Civil War service on 29 Nov 1887, which was subsequently approved.22
Joseph died on 20 May 1890 at age ~73.10 He was buried in Slawson Cemetery, Bennington, Switzerland Co., IndianaG.11
Joseph married first Mary Jane Watson on 4 Jul 1844 in Switzerland Co., IndianaG, with Rev. Silvester Stevenson offciating.1,7
Joseph and Mary appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., IndianaG, enumerated 8 Oct 1850. Their children Joseph, Elizabeth, and Sarah were listed as living with them.2
Joseph married second Submit S. Garlinghouse, daughter of John Garlinghouse and Lewanna, on 24 Nov 1852 in Switzerland Co., IndianaG, with Thomas Stewart offciating.8,9
He was a farmer in 1850, and a cooper by 1860.12,13
Joseph and Submit settled in Switzerland Co.G after their marriage. They appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., IndianaG, enumerated 28 Aug 1860, reporting no real estate but personal estate of $50. Her children by her prior marriage, Marietta and Alice, were listed as living with them, as was her mother.14
Joseph enlisted in the 2nd Indiana Light Artillery 14 Aug 1861, as a private.15,16 He was mustered out 1 Sep 1864.17
Joseph and Submit have not been found in the 1870 census. It is not know whether she was still living then.
His second wife died before 1880.18,19
Joseph appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Hoggins School House, Gallatin Co., KentuckyG, in the household of his daughter Elizabeth and her husband, Manuel Forwood.20
He was a laborer by 1880.21
Joseph applied for an invalid pension based on his Civil War service on 29 Nov 1887, which was subsequently approved.22
Joseph died on 20 May 1890 at age ~73.10 He was buried in Slawson Cemetery, Bennington, Switzerland Co., IndianaG.11
Children:
Children with Mary Jane Watson:
- Joseph E. Israel (abt 1845 - )
- Elizabeth E. Israel (abt 1847 - 10 Sep 1939)
- Sarah Israel (abt Mar 1849 - )
Children:
There were no children with Submit S. Garlinghouse
Citations
- [S8456] Marriage Record, Switzerland Co., Indiana, 1841-1846:364, Joseph Israel and Mary Jane Watson.
- [S11724] Joseph Israel household, 1850 U.S. Census, Switzerland Co., Indiana.
- [S8456] Marriage Record, Switzerland Co., Indiana, 1849-1858:201, Joseph Israel and Submitta Cobb.
- [S11724] Joseph Israel household, 1850 U.S. Census, Switzerland Co., Indiana, shows age 29 and state.
- [S11723] Joseph Israel household, 1860 U.S. Census, Switzerland Co., Indiana, shows age 43 and state.
- [S11725] Manuel Forwood household, 1880 U.S. Census, Gallatin Co., Kentucky, shows age 65 and state.
- [S11724] Joseph Israel household, 1850 U.S. Census, Switzerland Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
- [S8456] Marriage Record, Switzerland Co., Indiana, 1849-1858:201, Joseph Israel and Submitta Cobb, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
- [S11723] Joseph Israel household, 1860 U.S. Census, Switzerland Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 102656363, Joseph B. Israel, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 102656363, Joseph B. Israel, includes tombstone photo.
- [S11724] Joseph Israel household, 1850 U.S. Census, Switzerland Co., Indiana, shows occupation as farmer.
- [S11723] Joseph Israel household, 1860 U.S. Census, Switzerland Co., Indiana, shows occupation as cooper.
- [S11723] Joseph Israel household, 1860 U.S. Census, Switzerland Co., Indiana.
- [S11079] "Indiana Archives Digital Index Records,", muster roll card record for Joseph Isreal, shows unit, and enlistment date, city, and state.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 102656363, Joseph B. Israel, includes tombstone photo showing 2 Btry Lin Lt Arty.
- [S11079] "Indiana Archives Digital Index Records,", muster roll card record for Joseph Isreal, final date.
- [S11725] Manuel Forwood household, 1880 U.S. Census, Gallatin Co., Kentucky, shows her husband as widowed.
- [S11726] Israel, Civil War Pension Index, shows no application by widow, indicating that she died before he did.
- [S11725] Manuel Forwood household, 1880 U.S. Census, Gallatin Co., Kentucky.
- [S11725] Manuel Forwood household, 1880 U.S. Census, Gallatin Co., Kentucky, shows occupation as laborer.
- [S11726] Israel, Civil War Pension Index, shows date, application and certificate numbers.
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