Magdalena* Gochnauer

Notes:

Name:
other spelling: Cocghnower

Magdalena* married Abraham* Welty on 23 Nov 1758 in Rowan Co, North Carolina. Abraham* (son of Peter* Welty, (immigrant) and Catherine* Doderer, (immigrant)) was born in 1732 in Shrewbury, York Co, Pennsylvania; died in Jul 1787 in Rowan Co, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 22 Jul 1800, Clark Co, Kentucky; Kentucky Tax List

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1800, Warren Co, Tennessee; Kentucky Tax List

David married Mary Brown on 22 Nov 1796 in Clark Co, Kentucky. Mary was born about 1775 in Clark Co, Kentucky; died after 1810. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abraham married Mary Frances Rowland on 3 May 1802 in Warren Co, Kentucky. Mary was born in 1786 in Rowan Co, North Carolina; died in 1861. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1830, Nicholas Co, Kentucky
• Census: 1840, Nicholas Co, Kentucky
• Census: 1850, Nicholas Co, Kentucky
• Census: 1860, Nicholas Co, Kentucky

Notes:

Widow of Joseph. 195 acres, 6 horses and mares. Value per acre $8, total value $1700.

1829 Taxpayer KY, Nicholas Co
1830 Taxpayer KY, Nicholas Co, Carlisle
1831 Taxpayer KY, Nicholas Co
1833 Taxpayer KY, Nicholas Co
1840 Census 1840 KY, Nicholas Co
1m 10-15/3m 20-30/2f 15-20/1f 20-30/1f 50-60 4
1850 Census 1850 KY, Nicholas Co, Precinct 1 District #1, page 469, dwelling 303
1860 Census 1860 KY, Nicholas Co, Moorefield Page 393


Census:
(alphabetical)
Name Joseph Moler (III)
Home in 1830 Nicholas, Kentucky
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39 1 1791-1800
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5 1 1825-1830
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9 2 1821-1825
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29 1 1801-1810
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39 1 1791-1800
Free White Persons - Under 20 3
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49 3
Total Free White Persons 6
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored) 6

Name: Elizabeth Moler (widow of Joseph Jr.)
Home in 1830 Nicholas, Kentucky
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5 1 1825-1830
(son=Henry)
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14 1 1816-1820
Allen
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19 2 1815-1819
Abraham, Levi
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29 1 1801-1810
John
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9 2 1821-1825
Susanna, Joanna
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14 1 1816-1820
Matilda
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19 1 1811-1815
prob John's wife Sarah Colliver
Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49 1 1781-1790
Elizabeth Welty Moler
Free White Persons - Under 20 8
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49 2
Total Free White Persons 10
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored) 10


Census:
Name: Elizabeth Moler
Home in 1840: Nicholas, Kentucky
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1 1826-1830
(son=Henry)
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 3 1811-1820
Abraham, Levi, Allen
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 2 1821-1825
(maybe a dau-in-law, perhaps of Abraham)
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 1811-1820
Susannah
Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59: 1 1781-1790
Elizabeth Welty Moler
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 8
Free White Persons - Under 20: 3
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 4
Total Free White Persons: 8
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 8

pg 36 (not adjacent)
Abigail Chambers
Isaac Moler
John Ockerman
Charles Wilson
Abraham Shulse
Henry Shulse
James Coliver
Elizabeth Moler

page 34:
John Moler

pg 38
John Moler
John Coliver

pg 40
William Sparks
George Sparks
Charles Sparks


Census:
1850 Nicholas Co, Kentucky
residence 303
Henry H. Shulse 24 1826
Mary J. 19 1831
Nancy A. 0 1850

residence 304
Abraham Shulse 54 1796
Mary 43 1807
Mary J. Hawkins 15 1834
Susan McVey 3 1847

residence 305
Elizabeth (Welty) Moler 66 1784 NC
Abraham W Moler 34 1816
Allen Moler 30 1820
Henry Moler 22 1828
Zillas McVey 40 1810
William McVey 5 1845
Sarah McVey 7 1843

residence 308
Ockerman John 31 1819
Reany 24 1826
Isaac 10 1840
Joseph 8 1842
George 6 1844
Christopher 4 1846

residence 309
William P Utterback 33 1817
Alabama 25 1825
Margaret J. 8 1842
Sarah E 4 1846

residence 311
Bramblett Lucy 56 1794
Henry 21 1829
Elizah 16 1831 (male)
John W. 27 1823
Mary J. 20 1830
Thomas J. 1850
Nathan 22 1828

Elizabeth* married Joseph* Moler, Jr. about 1800 in Washington Co, Georgia. Joseph* (son of Joseph* Moler, Sr. (Rev War) and Mrs. Susannah* (..) Moler) was born between 1766 and 1774 in Washington Co, Georgia; died before Feb 1823 in Nicolas Co, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: (unknown). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Children:
Mary Ann FARIS b: 1825
David FARIS b: 21 Jul 1827
Josephus FARIS b: 21 Jul 1829
Levi FARIS b: 11 Jul 1831
Sarah FARIS b: 1833
John B. FARIS b: 27 Jul 1837
Elizabeth FARIS
Eliza FARIS

Catherine married John Bell Faria on 4 Apr 1823 in Highland Co, Ohio. John was born on 2 Jan 1802 in Brooke Co, Virginia (now West Virginia); died on 17 May 1837. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Catherine married Mtt Gibler after 1842. Mtt was born about 1796; died after 1842. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Dorothy Countryman about 1817. Dorothy was born about 1797; died after 1817. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Sarah Chaplin about 1827. Sarah (daughter of William D Chaplin and Sarah Wood) was born on 15 Oct 1800; died on 2 Jun 1897. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frances married Heinrick Thomas East in 1822 in Simpson, Johnson Co, Missouri. Heinrick was born on 17 Nov 1803 in Bethania, Forsyth Co, North Carolina; died in 1860 in Lincoln, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1830, Nicholas Co, Kentucky

Notes:

1829 Taxpayer KY Nicholas Co
70 acres, 1 white male over 21, 1 horse
1830 Census KY Nicholas Co, Carlisle
1852, Jun 16 KY, Nicholas Co He did not sign the Guardian's report for Levi Moler's son. (may have died by this date).
REF: Guardians Report, June Term, 1852 3

He is not mentioned in the Will of his brother, Allen Moler, and is presumed to have died before the Will was written.
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Sources:
1 Title: Hendricksen, Peggy (Moler) (Email)
2 Title: Probate Records
3 Title: Kentucky. County Court (Nicholas County), Probate records, 1800-1929 (Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1961, 1984)
4 Title: Nicholas County (Kentucky). Tax Assessor, Tax books, 1800-1875 (Frankfort, Ky. : Kentucky State Historical Society, 1952-1953)
5 Title: United States Census Office, Population Schedules of the Census
5 Title: Clerk of the County Court, Marriage records, 1800-1895 (Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1961, 1991)

Census:
(alphabetical)
Name Joseph Moler
Home in 1830 Nicholas, Kentucky
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39 1 1791-1800
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5 1 1825-1830
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9 2 1821-1825
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29 1 1801-1810
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39 1 1791-1800
Free White Persons - Under 20 3
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49 3
Total Free White Persons 6
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored) 6

Name: Elizabeth Moler (mother of Joseph)
Home in 1830 Nicholas, Kentucky
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5 1 1825-1830
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14 1 1816-1820
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19 2 1815-1819
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29 1 1801-1810
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9 2 1821-1825
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14 1 1816-1820
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19 1 1815-1819
Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49 1 1781-1790
Free White Persons - Under 20 8
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49 2
Total Free White Persons 10
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored) 10

Joseph married Ann Chambers on 11 Dec 1823 in Nicholas Co, Kentucky. Ann (daughter of Silas Chambers and Ann Breckenridge) was born between 1791 and 1800; died after 1830 in of, Nicholas Co, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Property: 26 Jun 1885, Nicholas Co, Kentucky

Notes:

She is listed as Catherine Breckenridge in the Will of her brother, Allen Moler.

Residence: Carlisle, Nicholas County, Kentucky 1830-1840
Sangamon County, Illinois, 1834-1847

She died at the age of 42 years, 6 months, one day. She was buried in an above-ground vault. Also buried in the Breckenridge Cemetery is Elizabeth Moler of Kentucky, age 44 years, who died on the same day as Catherine, 4 Feb 1847. Elizabethas buried in a masoleum, along with an infant daughter buried with her. Catherine's relationship to Elizabeth is undetermined, but best guess is sister-in-law.


Property:
Her children heir of her brother Allen Moler whose will was written 26 Jun 1885 Nicholas Co, KY, probated 12 Mar 1894 Nicholas Co, KY
"Fifth: I will and bequeath that the Remainder of the proceeds of the sale of said real estate herein before spoken of after deducting the Five Hundred Dollars ($500) willed and bequeathed to my step-son Thomas S. Bramblett be equally dividied between the legal heirs of my sister Catherine Breckenridge Decd. who died a resident of the State of Illinois, the said heirs or heir of said Catherine Breckenridge to receive together that portion which would have fallen to the parent had he been now living."

note: do not have probate but descendants of Catherine who were probable heirs:
1. Alexander Breckenridge
2. Hugh Breckenridge - died bef 1880; so perhaps his heirs.
3. Cornelius* Breckenridge
4. Joseph Breckenridge, d. 1862; so perhaps his heirs
5. Elmore "Elmer" Breckenridge
6. Cleophas C Breckenridge
7. Catharine Breckenridge Randolph d. Aft 1876 - unknown if she inherited or her children
8. Elizabeth "Bet" Breckenridge Abell
9. Mary Breckenridge Rishton
10. Preston Breckenridge, Jr; d 1865 - died single in Civil War. No heirs
11. Jane Breckenridge Kalmadge
12. (infant) Breckenridge d 1847 as an infant; no heirs


Buried:
Catherine Moler Breckenridge, wife of Preston B.
42 yrs 6 mo 1 d

one daughter who died in infancy and is buried with her mother on February 4, 1847, in the family cemetery on the original homeplace. One would suspect that both died at the time of childbirth. They rest in an above ground vault which is unusual for this part of the country. It was Catharine's death which is believed to have caused the start of the plot.

Also listed in Findagrave at Breckenridge Cem is Elizabeth Moler, d 4 Feb 1847, same day as Catherine with notation "44 yrs buried with infant daughter."

Catharine* married Preston* Breckenridge, Sr on 17 Nov 1827 in Kentucky. Preston* (son of Capt Alexander* Breckenridge, Sr and Mary* "Polly" Chadd, (of Maryland family) ) was born on 5 Aug 1807 in Paris, Bourbon Co, Kentucky; died on 25 Jul 1880 in Cotton Hill, Sangamon Co, Illinois; was buried on 25 Jul 1880 in Breckenridge Cem, Cotton Hill, Sangamon Co, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, Nicholas Co, Kentucky

Notes:

1829 census Nicholas Co, KY (notation that he is "son of Isaac")
1830 taxpayer, Nicholas Co, KY, Carlisle p 205
1m 20-30 / 1f 15-20.
1840 census Nicholas Co, KY
1850 census, Nicholas Co, Kentucky, Precinct 1 - pg 489
1860 census Putnam Co, Indiana, Clinton Twp, Bainbridge p 63

buried in New Hope Predestinarian Baptist Church Cem, located in Section 8 of Clinton Twp, the cemetery was formerly known as "Moler Woods."

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"JOSEPH MOLER, www.usgenweb.com
One of the well known residents of Clinton township is Joseph Moler, who was born in Nicholas county, Kentucky, June 2, 1834. In 1853 he came to Indiana and has since made this state his place of abode. He is the son of John and Sarah (Colliver) Moler, the former born in Bourbon county, Kentucky, in the same vicinity as his son, Joseph. His parents were Pennsylvania Dutch who came to Kentucky about 1790, his father, Joseph Moler, having been a soldier in the Revolutionary war. In 1853 John Moler and family came to Putnam county, Indiana, locating in Clinton township on the land where Joseph Moler now resides. It was then only partly cleared and had a few rude buildings on it, and here the elder Moler lived, and died on November 3, 1866, at the age of sixty-one years, having been born November 30, 1805. His wife died in 1856, at the age of forty-seven years. She was born in Montgomery county, Indiana, in 1809. Only one of their children was born in Indiana those to reach maturity were: Marr, who married Russell Allen, of Greencastle, and died in that city in 1873 or 1874; Joseph, of this review; Richard H., a farmer in Parke county, Indiana: Jeff. T., who lives in Louisiana, Missouri; Susan E., who married R. D. Hamilton and died when in middle life; Levi, who went to Missouri, where he died; Jemima, the wife of Mr. Hannah and living in Missouri; Presley C., a bachelor and still living on the old homestead; Emma J., who married Caleb Bratton, of Boone county, Indiana.
Joseph Moler was nineteen years old when he came to Indiana. He remained at home until he was twenty-five pears old, assisting in clearing the place. On November 1, 1859, he married Lucy P. Newgent, he being twenty-five and she eighteen; they had lived on adjoining farms for some time. A sketch of her father, Edward Newgent, appears elsewhere in this volume. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Moler spent two years in Pulaski county, Indiana, then moved back to Putnam county on the farm of Mr. Moler's father, taking charge of part of it. In 1868 he rented and took charge of the entire farm of two hundred and forty acres. Later he bought the interests of others in the home place, owning eighty acres. He has made extensive improvements on his place, building a fine home in 1891, and he has good barns and devotes considerable time to stock raising, making grains also a specialty, feeding what grain the place produces. He has laid two hundred and fifty rods of tile. He is very successful as a general farmer. Mr. Moler is an independent thinker and keeps well posted on political and current events. He is no partisan and always votes for the men whom he deems to be the best qualified for the offices sought.
Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Moler, one of whom died when ten years of age. Levi Shelby Moler is a farmer in Clinton township, he was candidate for nomination as county clerk in 1910. Stella May married J. S. Brown, a farmer of Woonsocket, South Dakota.
On November 1, 1909, was celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Moler's fiftieth wedding anniversary, which was quite an event in the Moler family and greatly enjoyed by all who were fortunate enough to be present. The only anniversary guest who was also present at their marriage was John Newgent, cousin of Mrs. Moler, he having enjoyed the celebration after a half century lapse from the nuptial day almost as much as the elder1y couple themselves. Rev. Joseph Skeeters, now deceased, performed the marriage ceremony.
Fraternally Mr. Moler is a Mason and he takes a great interest in Masonry, endeavoring to live up to its wholesome teachings in his every day life.
"Weiks History of Putnam County Indiana" by Jesse W. Weik. 1910
B.F. Bowen & Co., Publishers, Indianapolis IN." [Transcribed 14 March 2008, SLJuhl, Compiler]


Census:
1850 Nicholas Co, Kentucky
pg 85
611 Colliver James 54 1796 Kentucky (bro of Sarah Colliver)
611 Colliver Nancy (Yates) 45 1805 Kentucky
611 Colliver Elizabeth 16 1834 Kentucky
611 Colliver Nancy 14 1836 Kentucky
611 Colliver Susan 12 1838 Kentucky
611 Colliver James 7 1843 Kentucky
611 Colliver Samuel 5 1845 Kentucky
611 Colliver Catharine 0 1850 Kentucky
611 Colliver William 18 1832 Kentucky

612 Kookendoffer George W 23 1827 Virginia
612 Kookendoffer Susan (Moler) 25 1825 Kentucky (dau of Joseph Jr)
612 Kookendoffer Sarah C 2 1848 Kentucky
612 Kookendoffer Christopher 1 1849 Kentucky

pg 86
613 Moler John 45 1805 Kentucky (son of Joseph Jr)
613 Moler Sarah (Colliver) 42 1808 Kentucky (sis of James Colliver)
613 Moler Mary 18 1832 Kentucky
613 Moler Joseph 16 1834 Kentucky
613 Moler Richard H 14 1836 Kentucky
613 Moler Jefferson 12 1838 Kentucky
613 Moler Susan 6 1844 Kentucky
613 Moler Levi 5 1845 Kentucky
613 Moler Jemima 3 1847 Kentucky
613 Moler Presley C 1 1849 Kentucky

pg 87
621 Moler Peter H 30 1820 Kentucky (gson of Joseph Sr thru Isaac)
621 Moler Clarinda (Bramlett) 22 1828 Kentucky
621 Moler Henry W 5 1845 Kentucky
621 Moler John A 3 1847 Kentucky
621 Moler Berney 0 1850 Kentucky

John married Sarah Colliver about 1830. Sarah was born on 13 Feb 1809 in Kentucky; died after 1850 in of, Nicholas Co, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Edward Sparks on 29 Mar 1827 in Nicholas Co, Kentucky. Edward was born about 1805; died after 1827. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Abraham Welty Shulse on 20 Jan 1836 in Nicholas Co, Kentucky. Abraham (son of Peter Mark Shulse and Mary Elizabeth Roush) was born in 1796 in Nicholas Co, Kentucky; died in 1880 in Nicholas Co, Kentucky; was buried in Carter Cem, East Union, Nicholas Co, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, Nicholas Co, Kentucky
• Property: 26 Jun 1885, Nicholas Co, Kentucky; heir of brother Allen Moler

Notes:

Census:
1850 Nicholas Co, Kentucky
residence 303
Henry H. Shulse 24 1826
Mary J. 19 1831
Nancy A. 0 1850

residence 304
Abraham Shulse 54 1796
Mary 43 1807
Mary J. Hawkins 15 1834
Susan McVey 3 1847

residence 305
Elizabeth (Welty) Moler 66 1784 NC
Abraham W Moler 34 1816
Allen Moler 30 1820
Henry Moler 22 1828
Zillas McVey 40 1810
William McVey 5 1845
Sarah McVey 7 1843

residence 308
Ockerman John 31 1819
Reany 24 1826
Isaac 10 1840
Joseph 8 1842
George 6 1844
Christopher 4 1846

residence 309
William P Utterback 33 1817
Alabama 25 1825
Margaret J. 8 1842
Sarah E 4 1846

residence 311
Bramblett Lucy 56 1794
Henry 21 1829
Elizah 16 1831 (male)
John W. 27 1823
Mary J. 20 1830
Thomas J. 1850
Nathan 22 1828

Property:
Will of her brother Allen Moler, written 26 Jun 1885, probated 12 Mar 1894, Nicholas:
"And my sister Zilla McVey, who is a resident of this Nicholas County, and my sister Susan Kookendoffer who is a resident of this County and the wife of G.W. Kookendoffer, and my sister Joann Kookendoffer who is a resident of this County and the wife of Wm. Kookendoffer, and my half brother Henry Moler who is a resident of Boon County, Indiana."

Drusilla married John Carter McVey on 4 Jun 1835 in Nicholas Co, Kentucky. John was born in 1810; died before 1850 in Nicholas Co, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, Union, Nicholas Co, Kentucky
• Census: 1880, Union, Nicholas Co, Kentucky

Notes:

He is not mentioned in the Will of his brother, Allen Moler; it is presumed that he died before that Will was written.

1870 KY, Nicholas Co, East Union
Enumerated with his sister, Zella (Moler) McVey.

Census:
1880 Union, Nicholas Co, Kentucky
residence 152
A.W. Maler (Moler) 66 1814
Allen Maler (Moler 62 1818 brother
Malinda Maler 49 1831 sister-in-law
Thomas Bramblett 22 1858 nephew
(A.W.'s cousin Peter Moler m Clarinda Bramblett)

residence 156 (John Ockerman widower of Merena Moler, cousin to A.W. & Allen)
John Ockerman 60 1820
Marion 23 son
Absalom 26 son
John 28 son
Maggie Okerman 24 dau-in-law
Mollie Ockerman 1 granddau

Notes:

I John Moler, guardian for John Henry Moler, infant heir of Levi Moler decd. make the following report to the county court of Nicholas: money received of Abraham Field on acct. of Levi Moler, $8.75; note on John McVey and Samuel B. Kincaid for fifty dollars to be paid in a horse creature due 15th Dec. 1842, $50.00; note on Jackson Ockerman for sixteen dollars due 25th Dec. 1840 with a credit of two dollars 25 cts., $13.75 (he, Ockerman, has moved from this county); note on John McVey due 1842 for one hundred and thirty five dollars. He McVey is insolvent and nothing can be made and not likely to be made; $135.00; note on John McVey and Perrin McVey due 15th Aug. 1841 for fifty four dollars and 25 cts. He John McVey is insolvent and Perring McVey took the bankrupt law and nothing can be made off either of the said men, $54.25. Nicholas County court, September 18th, 1847. This report of John Moler as Guardian of John Henry Moler was this day returned to court, examined, allowed and ordered to be recorded, which is done. Attest: I.G. Harks, Clerk.

REF: Will Book E, page 328 3

Probate: 18 SEP 1847 KY, Nicholas Co

Levi married Catherne Elizabeth Shulse on 18 Jun 1843 in Nicholas Co, Kentucky. Catherne (daughter of Abraham Welty Shulse and Lydia Hayden) was born about 1824 in Kentucky; died after 1846. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Other-Begin: 16 Jun 1852, Nicholas Co, Kentucky
• Property: 26 Jun 1885, Nicholas Co, Kentucky

Notes:

Other-Begin:
16 JUN 1852 KY, Nicholas Co
She signed the Guardian's report for Levi Moler's son.

Property:
Will of her brother Allen Moler, written 26 Jun 1885, Nicholas Co. probated 12 Mar 1894 Nicholas Co.,
"And my nephew John Bell and Joseph Bell, who were and are the legal heirs of my sister Matilda Bell now deceased, said John and Joseph Bell to receive together that portion which would have fallen to their mother Matilda Bell had she been now living."

Matilda married Henry Bell on 4 Mar 1841 in Nicholas Co, Kentucky. Henry (son of John Bell, (father of Henry?) and Mrs. Frances (..) Bell) was born in 1806 in Kentucky; died after 1880 in of, Union, Nicholas Co, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1880, Union, Nicholas Co, Kentucky
• Will: 26 Jun 1885, Nicholas Co, Kentucky; written

Notes:

Biography: Perrin, William Henry, History of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Kentucky (Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., 1882.)

Allen Moller, farmer, P. O. Sharpsburg, was born on the farm where he now lives, Jan. 27, 1818, and is a son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Welty) Moller. He was born in Georgia, in 1780, and was one of the early settlers in Kentucky, where he died in 1825. His wife Elizabeth, was born in North Carolina in 1783, and died in 1870. The result of their union was eleven children. Allen, our subject, was educated in the common schools of Nicholas County and entered upon his career in life as a farmer. He was married in Bourbon County, Oct. 17, 1867, to Mrs. Matilda Bramblett, widow of Henry Bramblett, and daughter of Covington and Sarah (Crouse) Utterbach. He was born in Virginia and died July 20, 1864. His wife was born in Bourbon County and died Jan. 15, 1879. Mrs. Moller was born in Bourbon County, Aug. 19, 1830. Mr. Moller is a member of the Christian Church at Sharpsburg; has also been a prominent member of the Masonic order for a number of years. He owns a farm of seventy-five acres, and is an energetic and enterprising farmer. He is a Republican.
Perrin, William Henry, History of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Kentucky (Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., 1882.)


Census:
1880 Union, Nicholas Co, Kentucky
residence 152
A.W. Maler (Moler) 66 1814
Allen Maler (Moler 62 1818 brother
Malinda Maler 49 1831 sister-in-law
Thomas Bramblett 22 1858 nephew
(A.W.'s cousin Peter Moler m Clarinda Bramblett)

residence 156 (John Ockerman widower of Merena Moler, cousin to A.W. & Allen)
John Ockerman 60 1820
Marion 23 son
Absalom 26 son
John 28 son
Maggie Okerman 24 dau-in-law
Mollie Ockerman 1 granddau




Will:
will 26 Jun 1885 Nicholas Co, KY
probate 12 Mar 1894 Nicholas Co, KY

In the name of God amen, I Allen Moler of the County of Nicholas and State of Kentucky knowing the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death and being of sound and disposing mind and memory do make and publish this my last Will and Testament.
First: I will that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid.
Second: I will and bequeath to my beloved wife Malinda Moler for her use and benefit during her natural life all my real property situated in Nicholas County, Kentucky and to the said Malinda Moler I will and bequeath absolutely all my personal property including stock of every description, cash money notes, farming implements, machinery, and all my house hold and kitchen furniture.
Third: I will and desire that at the death of my wife Malinda Moler that the Real Estate herein before mentioned after having been duly advertised to be put up and sold to the highest bidder, the terms of said sale to be one third of the purchase price thereof cash, and the other two thirds in one and two years, due and payable. Said deferred payments to beaer interest and the proceeds of the sale of said Real Estate divided as hereinafter described.
Fourth: I will and bequeath to Thomas S. Bramblett my stepson who has resided with and worked for me since he was of the age of ten years, and who has been a kind and dutiful stepson, the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500). Said sum to be paid to Thomas S. Bramblett out of the proceeds of the sale of the Real Estate herein willed and bequeathed to his mother Malinda Moler during her natural life.
Fifth: I will and bequeath that the Remainder of the proceeds of the sale of said real estate herein before spoken of after deducting the Five Hundred Dollars ($500) willed and bequeathed to my step-son Thomas S. Bramblett be equally divided between the legal heirs of my sister Catherine Breckenridge Decd. who died a resident of the State of Illinois, the said heirs or heir of said Catherine Breckenridge to receive together that portion which would have fallen to the parent had he been now living.
And my nephew John Bell and Joseph Bell, who were and are the legal heirs of my sister Matilda Bell now deceased, said John and Joseph Bell to receive together that portion which would have fallen to their mother Matilda Bell had she been now living.
And my sister Zilla McVey, who is a resident of this Nicholas County,
and my sister Susan Kookendoffer who is a resident of this County and the wife of G.W. Kookendoffer,
and my sister Joann Kookendoffer who is a resident of this County and the wife of Wm. Kookendoffer,
and my half brother Henry Moler who is a resident of Boon County, Indiana.
I name and appoint my friend and brother-in-law Samuel H. Booth as my Executor to execute this will and he is hereby authorized and impressed to make sale at the proper time of the Real estate spoken of herein, and to convey the same to the purchaser thereof. Being afflicted by the almost entire loss of my Eye-sight, and having had this will read in my hearing and understanding fully and perfectly its contents I hereby authorize the above named Samuel H. Booth to sign my name to the same, and request him to guide my hand in making my mark herein. Witness my hand this 26 day of June 1885.


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note: do not have probate but descendants of Catherine Moler Breckenridge (sister) who were probable heirs:
1. Alexander Breckenridge
2. Hugh Breckenridge - died bef 1880; so perhaps his heirs.
3. Cornelius* Breckenridge
4. Joseph Breckenridge, d. 1862; so perhaps his heirs
5. Elmore "Elmer" Breckenridge
6. Cleophas C Breckenridge
7. Catharine Breckenridge Randolph d. Aft 1876 - unknown if she inherited or her children
8. Elizabeth "Bet" Breckenridge Abell
9. Mary Breckenridge Rishton
10. Preston Breckenridge, Jr; d 1865 - died single in Civil War. No heirs
11. Jane Breckenridge Kalmadge
12. (infant) Breckenridge d 1847 as an infant; no heirs

note: Sister Joanna Moler Kookendoffer died in 1886, before Allen's probate in 1894. Her portion likely went to her children, provided they were living in 1894:
1 John Mohler Kookendoffer d 1927
2 Henry ... alive in 1880
3 Clifton ... alive in 1860
4 Preston B. ... alive in 1880

Allen married Malinda Utterback on 17 Oct 1867. Malinda (daughter of Covington W. Utterback and Sarah Crose) was born on 19 Aug 1830 in Bourbon Co, Kentucky; died on 25 Apr 1914 in Nicholas Co, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Property: 26 Jun 1885, Nicholas Co, Kentucky; heir of brother Allen Moler

Notes:

Property:
Will of her brother Allen Moler, written 26 Jun 1885, probated 12 Mar 1894, Nicholas:
"And my sister Zilla McVey, who is a resident of this Nicholas County, and my sister Susan Kookendoffer who is a resident of this County and the wife of G.W. Kookendoffer, and my sister Joann Kookendoffer who is a resident of this County and the wife of Wm. Kookendoffer, and my half brother Henry Moler who is a resident of Boon County, Indiana."

Susannah married George Walter Kookendoffer on 7 Jan 1847 in Nicholas Co, Kentucky. George (son of Christian Kookendoffer and Susannah Shulse) was born in 1827 in Nicholas Co, Kentucky; died after 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1880, Union, Nicholas Co, Kentucky
• Property: 26 Jun 1885, Nicholas Co, Kentucky; heir of brother Allen Moler

Notes:

Census:
1880 Union, Nicholas Co, Kentucky
Wm. Kookendoffer 53
Joanna Kookendoffer 55 wife
John Kookendoffer 28 son
Henry Kookendoffer 27 son
Preston Kookendoffer 23 son
Sarah Kookendoffer 30 dau-in-law
Victor Kookendoffer 2 grandson

Property:
Will of her brother Allen Moler, written 26 Jun 1885, probated 12 Mar 1894, Nicholas:
"And my sister Zilla McVey, who is a resident of this Nicholas County, and my sister Susan Kookendoffer who is a resident of this County and the wife of G.W. Kookendoffer, and my sister Joann Kookendoffer who is a resident of this County and the wife of Wm. Kookendoffer, and my half brother Henry Moler who is a resident of Boon County, Indiana."

note: she appears to have not lived to receive her inheritance as the will was probated 12 Mar 1894. Her portion likely went to her children, provided they were living in 1894:
1 John Mohler Kookendoffer d 1927
2 Henry ... alive in 1880
3 Clifton ... alive in 1860
4 Preston B. ... alive in 1880

Joanna married William Hugo Kookendoffer on 18 Feb 1849 in Nicholas Co, Kentucky. William (son of Christian Kookendoffer and Susannah Shulse) was born in Sep 1826 in Nicholas Co, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1830, Nicholas Co, Kentucky; b bet 1825 and 1830
• Census: 1840, Nicholas Co, Kentucky; b bet 1826 and 1830
• Census: 1850, Nicholas Co, Kentucky; b 1828
• Census: 1860, Nicholas Co, Kentucky; b 1828
• Census: 1870, Center, Boone Co, Indiana; b 1827
• Residence: 1885, Boone Co, Indiana; per half-bro Allen's will
• Property: 26 Jun 1885, Nicholas Co, Kentucky; heir half-bro Allen Moler

Notes:

Henry's identity is by circumstantial evidence. In 1885 Allen Moler specified in his will all his siblings as heirs, known children of Joseph Jr. and Elizabeth Welty. There was no known 2nd marriage for either parent. However, Joseph Jr. died in 1823.
In the 1830 Elizabeth is appearing as head of household with a male under 5, age group 1825-1830.
This child is not likely a grandson
1. Joseph III - already has his own household, and had only girls.
2. Catherine m Breckenridge, had two sons in this age group but established household with her own family
3. John Moler - looks like he is living with his mother and new bride in 1830. First child a daughter; a son not born till 1834.
4. Mary m Sparks in 1827 - unk if children or her whereabouts; does not appear to be in household with her mother.
5. Drucilla m in 1835
6 Abraham b 1815-1819, too young for a child 1825-1830
rest of the children also too young

1840, this child is still in Elizabeth's household, now in the age group 10-14 (1826-1830)

Since the age is clearly after the death of Joseph Jr., and since Allen referred to a half brother Henry in Boone County, Indiana, the only reasonable explanation is that she either had a brief marriage after Joseph's death in 1823 and was either widowed again or he was for some reason no longer in the picture, whether she married him or not.
Findagrave has a memorial for a Henry Moler, b 21 Nov 1827, in Boone County, buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lebanon, Boone County, Indiana, Plot: Sect 6.

Census:
Name: Elizabeth Moler (widow of Joseph Jr.)
Home in 1830 Nicholas, Kentucky
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5 1 1825-1830
(son)
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14 1 1816-1820
Allen
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19 2 1815-1819
Abraham, Levi
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29 1 1801-1810
John
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9 2 1821-1825
Susanna, Joanna
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14 1 1816-1820
Matilda
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19 1 1811-1815
prob John's wife Sarah Colliver
Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49 1 1781-1790
Elizabeth Welty Moler
Free White Persons - Under 20 8
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49 2
Total Free White Persons 10
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored) 10


Census:
Name: Elizabeth Moler
Home in 1840: Nicholas, Kentucky
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1 1826-1830
(son=Henry)
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 3 1811-1820
Abraham, Levi, Allen
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 2 1821-1825
(maybe a dau-in-law, perhaps of Abraham)
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 1811-1820
Susannah
Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59: 1 1781-1790
Elizabeth Welty Moler
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 8
Free White Persons - Under 20: 3
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 4
Total Free White Persons: 8
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 8

Census:
1850 Nicholas Co, Kentucky
residence 303
Henry H. Shulse 24 1826
Mary J. 19 1831
Nancy A. 0 1850

residence 304
Abraham Shulse 54 1796
Mary 43 1807
Mary J. Hawkins 15 1834
Susan McVey 3 1847

residence 305
Elizabeth (Welty) Moler 66 1784 NC
Abraham W Moler 34 1816
Allen Moler 30 1820
Henry Moler 22 1828
Zillas McVey 40 1810
William McVey 5 1845
Sarah McVey 7 1843

residence 308
Ockerman John 31 1819
Reany 24 1826
Isaac 10 1840
Joseph 8 1842
George 6 1844
Christopher 4 1846

residence 309 (a Melinda Utterback m a Bramblett & Allen Moler, half bro to Henry Moler)
William P Utterback 33 1817
Alabama 25 1825
Margaret J. 8 1842
Sarah E 4 1846

residence 311
(Clarinda Bramblett m Peter Moler (nephew of Joseph Jr,), Peter's daughter Celia m a Barbee abt 1846)
(widow of Nathaniel Bramblett)
Bramblett Lucy (Barbee) 56 1794
Henry 21 1829 (son)
Elizah 16 1831 (male)
John W. (Wasson) 27 1823 son
Mary J. (Jane Booth) 20 1830 dau-in-law
Thomas J. 1850 g-son
Nathan 22 1828 (bro)


Census:
1860 Nicholas Co, Kentucky
residence 802
Henry Moler 32 1828 Kentucky
Elizabeth Moler 29 1831 Kentucky
Mary Moler 8 1852
Levi Moler 6 1854
Catharine Moler 5 1855

residence 804 (prob relative of Henry Bell b 1806 m Melinda Moler, half sister of Henry Moler)
William Bell 62 1798
Elizabeth 21
A.J. 19 1841
M.D.L. 17 1843
Martha 15 1845
Lindolf 13 1847
B.F. 11 1849

residence 805
(a Clarenda Bramblett 1820 m Peter H. Moler,
nephew of Joseph Jr.)
Bramblett J.W.36 1824
Mary J. 29 1831
Avarina 5 1855
G. male 1 1859


Census:
1870 Center, Boone Co, Indiana
Henry Moler 43 1827 Kentucky
Elizabeth Moler 39 1831 Kentucky
Mary Moler 18 1852 Kentucky
Levi F Moler 16 1854 Kentucky
Cathrine Moler 14 1956 Kentucky
Jessee B Moler 9 1961 Kentucky


Property:
Will of Allen Moler, written 26 Jun 1885 Nicholas Co, KY,
probated 12 Mar 1894 Nicholas Co, KY, stipulated all his siblings and/or their heirs if deceased, and also included for equal share "...and my half brother Henry Moler who is a resident of Boon County, Indiana."

Died:
Henry Moler 1828
died 31 May 1900
Center Twp Lebanon, Indiana
age 72
on file in Lebanon, Book R-17, pg 12
Indiana Works Progress Admin

Henry married Elizabeth A. Moore about 1851 in Nicholas Co, Kentucky. Elizabeth was born on 1 Apr 1831 in Kentucky; died on 15 Feb 1914 in Lebanon, Boone Co, Indiana; was buried in Oak Hill Cem, Lebanon, Boone Co, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Rebecca Harris on 2 Sep 1849 in Highland Co, Ohio. Rebecca was born about 1828; died after 1849. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Ellen F Howland on 10 Mar 1868 in Pike Co, Illinois. Ellen was born on 17 Sep 1856; died after 1868. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sally married James Thomas Johnson on 17 Nov 1853 in Lincoln, Missouri. James was born on 19 Oct 1821 in Bowling Green, Warren Co, Kentucky; died on 17 Mar 1910 in Tulare, Tulare Co, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 01 Aug 1860, Sangamon Co (District 16), Illinois
• Census: 26 Jul 1870, Cooper Twp, Sangamon Co, Illinois
• Census: 08 Jun 1880, Cooper Twp, Sangamon Co, Illinois
• Census: 11 Jun 1900, Cooper Twp, Sangamon Co, Illinois
• Census: 28 Apr 1910, Cooper Twp, Sangamon Co, Illinois

Notes:

Residence: Living with his parents in 1850.
Springfield, Sangamon Co, Illinois, 1860 - shows Alex, M.H., Catherine, Alice, P.H.
1880 census of Cooper, Sangamon Co, Illinois - shows Alex, Martha, Harden, Lillian, Charles, Robert.
Cooper Township, Sangamon Co, Illinois, 1900

Marriage performed by R.C. Guthier, M.G. . (Their marriage record found in Book 3 1851-1855 DAR V25d p 25; license # 557; 18 May 1852)
Alexander and Martha had a total of eight children, two of whom died in infancy.

death record:
BRECKENRIDGE ALEXANDER
M/W UNK Cert # 0024349
death date 1919-07-26 SANGAMON SPRINGFIELD
date filed: 19-07-27

Census:
Breckenridge Alex 30 1830 Kentucky
M.H. 25 (wife) 1834 IL
Catherine 6 1854 IL
Alice 4 1856
T.H. (female) 5/12 (Mar 1860)



Census:
110
Brackenridge C 31 1831 farmer 5200 900 KY
Elizabeth 32 1838 IL
Flora 12
Willie 6
John 4

111
Brackenridge, Alex 42 1828 farmer 5000 2000 Kentucky
Martha 37 1833 Illinois
Elizabeth 16 1854
Alice 14 1856
Hardin 10 1860
Lillian 8 1862
Charley 8 1862
Robert 3 1867
Martha 2/12 1870 (May)

Census:
residence 130
Alex Breckenridge 1828 KY KY KY
Martha Breckenridge 1833 47 yrs IL KY KY
Harden 20 1860 laborer IL
Lillian 17 1853 IL
Charles 15 1855 IL
Robert 12 1858 IL

residence 127
Breckenridge C 49 1831 farmer KY VA VA
Elizabeth 49 1831 IL KY KY
William 16 1864 IL
George 8 1872 IL

p 278B

Breckenridge men are brothers
wives are sisters.


Census:
Breckenridge, Cornelius Mar 1831 69 m 45 yrs, KY KY KY
Elizabeth May 1839 61 5 children, 3 living, IL NH KY
Mounty Bancroft Feb 1879 21 (laborer) IL WV IL
(John and Mary deceased by 1900)

two residences away: brother Alexander and wives were sisters
Breckenridge, Alexander Oct 1828, 71 m 48 yrs KY KY KY
Martha H. wife Aug 1833 66 m 48 9 children, 4 living IL PA KY
Fay cousin male Jun 1889 10 IL IL MO
May grand-dau Sep 1891 8 IL IL MO

Census:
144 Hege John 51 1859 PA PA PA m 26 yrs. farmer general farm
Annie B. wife 41 1869 PA PA PA 3 births, 3 liv
Ella E. dau 18 1892 PA PA PA
Myrtle dau 15 1895 PA PA PA
Fred L. son 12 1898 PA PA PA
Breckenridge, Cornelius boarder 78 1832 KY KY KY own income

146 Mountz Goldie head female 25 1885 wid IL OH IL general farm
Thrall son 5 1905 IL IL IL
Kenneth B. 1 10/12 1909 IL IL IL
Breckenridge, Alexander grandfather, grandpa 81 1829 widowed KY KY KY own income

Alexander married Martha Harriet Barnhill on 25 May 1852 in Sangamon Co, Illinois. Martha (daughter of Felix* Harder (Hardin) Barnhill and Elizabeth* McClain) was born on 19 Aug 1833 in Kentucky or Wayne Co, Illinois; died on 18 May 1904 in Sangamon Co, Illinois; was buried in Breckenridge Cem, Cotton Hill, Sangamon Co, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military: Civil War
• Census: 04 Aug 1870, Cotton Hill, Sangamon Co, Illinois

Notes:

Residence: Living with parents in 1850
Cotton Hill, Sangamon County, Ilinois 1870-1880
1880 census of Cotton Hill shows: Cleophas, Lilian, Inez A., Ida B., Cleophas' father, Preston, also Preston's dtr-in-law and children: Minerva, Herbert, Edith A. Breckenridge.
Lived in the Village of Breckenridge, Sangamon Co, Illinois.

Enlisted Civil War October 10, 1861 in Co B, 10th Illinois Cav., for three years; reinlisted as a veteran January 1864, served full term, and was honorably discharged January 6, 1866, at Springfield. He resided in Breckenridge.

He married Sarah Minerva Randolph on 22 February 1855 by Thos. J. Knoose, J.P. (Their marriage record found in Book 3 1851-1855 DAR V25d p 94; license # 1432; 17 Feb 1855)

Military:
Name: Hugh Breckenridge
Residence: Rochester, Illinois
Enlistment Date: 20 Sep 1861
Side Served: Union
State Served: Illinois
Service Record: Promoted to Full Teamster.
Enlisted as a Private on 20 September 1861.
Enlisted in Company B, 10th Cavalry Regiment Illinois on 25 Nov 1861.
Mustered Out Company B, 10th Cavalry Regiment Illinois on 22 Nov 1865 at San Antonio, TX.

Sources: 7
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Regiment: 10th Cavalry Regiment Illinois
Date of Organization: 25 Nov 1861
Muster Date: 22 Nov 1865
Regiment State: Illinois
Regiment Type: Cavalry
Regiment Number: 10th
Officers Killed or Mortally Wounded: 1
Officers Died of Disease or Accident: 3
Enlisted Killed or Mortally Wounded: 24
Enlisted Died of Disease or Accident: 262
Regimental Soldiers and History: List of Soldiers

Regimental History
ILLINOIS
10TH CAVALRY
(Three Years)

Tenth Cavalry-Cols., James A. Barrett, Dudley Wickersham,
James Stuart; Lieut.-Cols., Dudley Wickersham, James Stuart, Samuel N. Hitt; Majs., Joseph S. Smith, Marshall L. Stephenson, Elvis P. Shaw, Samuel N. Hitt, George Snelling, Joseph S. McCartney, David H. Wilson. This regiment was organized at Camp Butler in the latter part of Sept., 1861, and was mustered into the U.S. service on Nov. 25, for three years. In the latter part of Jan., 1862, it moved to Quincy where it was occupied in drill and learning the duties of soldiers until March 13, when it moved to Benton barracks. Early in July, a detachment was at Cane Hill, Ark., where it engaged a very superior force, killing 1 and taking many prisoners. In October Lieut.-Col. James Stuart, with 105 men, attacked a camp of 300 Confederates near Marshfield, Mo., killing 4, wounding many and capturing a captain with 26 men, totally dispersing the remainder, with a loss of 1 killed and 1 wounded. In November about 70 men of Cos. C and M were attacked by a force of about 1,200, at Clark's mills, Mo., and after a fight of several hours acceded to a demand for
surrender, the officers and men being immediately paroled.
The 3rd battalion of the regiment remained at Fayetteville and was occupied in scouting the country, detachments making several expeditions south of the Boston mountains, defeating the enemy in skirmishes at Van Buren, Frog bayou and other places. The 1st battalion was assigned to the 3rd brigade 1st division participated in the engagement at Cotton Plant, Ark., in July, and arrived at Helena on July 12. This battalion participated in two lengthy expeditions, the capture of Arkansas Post, the Yazoo Pass expedition to Fort Pemberton, besides smaller scouts, and was in the engagement at Richmond, La., in June, 1862, where it lost 2 killed and 1 lieutenant with 21 men prisoners. The companies of the battalion were separated much of the time as escorts to various generals. The regiment participated in the engagement at Bayou Meto, being on the right of the line of battle, and lost 1 lieutenant and 1 private killed. In Sept., 1863, it took an active and honorable part in the engagement at Bayou Fourche and the capture of Little Rock, Ark.; was with the column that pursued the enemy and returned to Little Rock. The regiment having reenlisted, it was sent home for furlough, arriving at Camp Butler Feb. 28, 1864. The non-veterans of the regiment accompanied the expedition under Gen. Steele to cooperate with Gen. Banks' Red River campaign, and actively participated in its various engagements. On July 14, at Bayou Des Arc, near Searcy Ark., 225 men were surrounded and attacked by about
1,200 confederates, but they cut their way out with a loss of 2 killed and 20 prisoners, a number of the latter being
wounded. Successful skirmishes were had by detachments at
Cypress bayou, Austin, Cotton Plant, Springfield, West Point and other places. On Jan. 27, 1865, the veterans and recruits of the regiment were consolidated into nine companies, those of the 15th Ill. cavalry into three companies, and all were reorganized into the 1Oth Ill. veteran volunteer cavalry.

ILLINOIS
10TH (REORGANIZED) CAVALRY

Tenth (Reorganized) Cavalry.-Col., James Stuart; Lieut.-Col.,
Eagleton Carmichael' Majs., Thomas D. Vredenburgh, George A.
Willis, William A. Chapin. The reorganized regiment being
ordered to New Orleans La., left Brownsville, Ark., March 16,
1865, and took boats at Devall's Bluff for Greenville, La.
While at the latter place the Confederate ram Webb passed New
Orleans in its endeavor to get to sea, but finding this
impossible she was run ashore about 10 miles below the city,
where her crew, attempting escape in the swamps, was with one
exception captured by a detachment from the regiment which was
sent in pursuit. On Nov. 22, 1865, the regiment was mustered
out and sent north via Galveston and New Orleans, reaching
Camp Butler Jan. 1, 1866.

Source: The Union Army, vol. 3

Battles Fought
Fought on 8 Jun 1862.
Fought on 15 Jun 1862 at Richmond, LA.
Fought on 22 Oct 1862 at Marshville, MO.
Fought on 7 Dec 1862.
Fought on 30 Dec 1862 at Mud Town, AR.
Fought on 1 Jan 1863 at Cross Hollow, AR.
Fought on 18 Apr 1863.
Fought on 6 Jun 1863 at Richmond, LA.
Fought on 27 Aug 1863.
Fought on 28 Aug 1863 at Bayou Metoe, AR.
Fought on 10 Sep 1863 at Little Rock, AR.
Fought on 10 Sep 1863 at Bayou Teche, LA.
Fought on 12 Apr 1864.
Fought on 2 May 1864.
Fought on 12 Jun 1864.
Fought on 31 Jul 1864.
Fought on 28 Feb 1865 at Mount Elon, SC.



Census:
Breckenridge:
Hugh 41 1829 Kentucky
Sarah 38 1832 Illinois
Herbert 3 1867 Illinois
Whiteside, Elizab 16 1854 Illinois

Elmore 34, 1836 Illinois
Mary 7 1863 Illinois
Preston 5 1865 Nebraska
Simon 3 1867 Nebraska

Hugh married Sarah Minerva Randolph on 22 Feb 1855 in Sangamon Co, Illinois. Sarah (daughter of Brooks Randolph and Susan Spencer Dotson) was born on 20 Jun 1837 in Logan Co, Kentucky; died after 1880 in Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Oct 1834, Cotton Hill, Sangamon Co, Illinois; moved to
• Census: 1840, Sangamon Co, Illinois
• Census: 27 Nov 1850, Sangamon Co, Illinois
• Census: 31 Jul 1860, Sangamon Co (District 16), Illinois
• Census: 25 Jul 1870, Cooper Twp, Sangamon Co, Illinois
• Census: 26 Jul 1870, Cooper Twp, Sangamon Co, Illinois; Agriculture census
• Census: 08 Jun 1880, Cooper Twp, Sangamon Co, Illinois
• Property: 26 Jun 1885, Nicholas Co, Kentucky; heir of Uncle Allen Moler
• Census: 09 Jun 1900, Cooper Twp, Sangamon Co, Illinois
• Census: 28 Apr 1910, Cooper Twp, Sangamon Co, Illinois
• Will: 12 Jun 1916, Sangamon Co, Illinois; final report

Notes:

Lived on a farm near Breckenridge, Cooper Township, Sangamon County, Illinois 1860 census of Springfield shows: Cornelia Breckenridge, Elizabeth, Elizabeth (the entry looks as if it is Tourrence, which is the children listed as living with Cornelius' father Preston)
1880 census of Cooper, Sangamon Co, shows C. Breckenridge, Elizabeth, William, George, also with them: Steven Blankenship, 14, IL, cousin.
(1880-1900) where William Arthur spent much of his boyhood there.
In 1910 Cornelius was living with John Hede in Sangamon Co., Ilinois.

History of the Early Settlers of Sangamon County, Illinois; "centennial record" by John Carroll Power, Sarah A. Harris Power, page 136

"Cornelius, born March 12, 1831, in Kentucky, married Sept. 4, 1855, to Elizabeth L. Barnhill, who was born May 29, 1838, in Wayne county. They had five children, two of whom died in infancy. The other three, Elizabeth F., William R., and George E., reside with their parents near Breckenridge."


Census:
Name: Preston Reinhard
[Preston Breckenridge]
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Sangamon, Illinois
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1 Cleophas 4
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 3 Elmore 6; Joseph 8; Cornelius 9
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 2 Hugh 11; Alexander 12
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1 Preston
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1 Catharine 2
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1 Catharine
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 7
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 9
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 9


Census:
Enumerated 27 Nov 1850 by Inv. E. Aderson
Breckenridge, Preston 42 5,000 KY farmer
Lucy 35 Indiana
Alex 22 Farmer IL
Hugh 20 IL
Cornelius 19 IL attended school
Joseph 18 IL attended school
Elmore 16 IL
Theophilus 14 IL
Catherine 13 IL
Elizabeth 10 IL
Mary 10 IL
Preston 8 IL
Jane 6 IL

Census:
31 Jul 1860 Sangamon County (District 16) Illinois
2285/2302
Preston Breckenridge 52 1807 farmer 16000, 600 KY
Preston 18 1842 IL
Mary 19 1841
Elizabeth 20 1840
Jane 15 1845
David 10 1850
Lucy 5 1855
Elmer 25 male farmer IL 1835
Susana 21 1839
Leanor 1 1859

2286/2302
Cornelius Breckenridge 20 farmer 2000 100 KY
Elizabeth 25 IL
Elizabeth 2 IL



Census:
110
Brackenridge C 31 1831 farmer 5200 900 KY
Elizabeth 32 1838 IL
Flora 12
Willie 6
John 4

111
Brackenridge, Alex 42 1828 farmer 5000 2000 Kentucky
Martha 37 1833 Illinois
Elizabeth 16 1854
Alice 14 1856
Hardin 10 1860
Lillian 8 1862
Charley 8 1862
Robert 3 1867
Martha 2/12 1870 (May)






Census:
C. Breckenridge Cooper Sangamon Illinois 25 Jul 1870 Agri
ulture (cannot read column titles)
2 100
3 20
4
5 5200
6 152
7
8 3
9
10 3
11
12 ?(under 10)
13
14 5
15 407
16
17 100
18
19 212
20 213
28 100
32 40
33 202
36 12
51 100
52 400


Census:
residence 130
Alex Breckenridge 1828 KY KY KY
Martha Breckenridge 1833 47 yrs IL KY KY
Harden 20 1860 laborer IL
Lillian 17 1853 IL
Charles 15 1855 IL
Robert 12 1858 IL

residence 127
Breckenridge C 49 1831 farmer KY VA VA
Elizabeth 49 1831 IL KY KY
William 16 1864 IL
George 8 1872 IL

p 278B

Breckenridge men are brothers
wives are sisters.




Property:
from the will of Allen Moler, brother of his mother Catherine Moler Breckenridge, will written 26 Jun 1885 Nicholas Co, KY; 12 Mar 1894 Nicholas Co, KY
Fifth: I will and bequeath that the Remainder of the proceeds of the sale of said real estate herein before spoken of after deducting the Five Hundred Dollars ($500) willed and bequeathed to my step-son Thomas S. Bramblett be equally dividied between the legal heirs of my sister Catherine Breckenridge Decd. who died a resident of the State of Illinois, the said heirs or heir of said Catherine Breckenridge to receive together that portion which would have fallen to the parent had he been now living.

note: do not have probate but descendants of Catherine who were probable heirs:
1. Alexander Breckenridge
2. Hugh Breckenridge - died bef 1880; so perhaps his heirs.
3. Cornelius* Breckenridge
4. Joseph Breckenridge, d. 1862; so perhaps his heirs
5. Elmore "Elmer" Breckenridge
6. Cleophas C Breckenridge
7. Catharine Breckenridge Randolph d. Aft 1876 - unknown if she inherited or her children
8. Elizabeth "Bet" Breckenridge Abell
9. Mary Breckenridge Rishton
10. Preston Breckenridge, Jr; d 1865 - died single in Civil War. No heirs
11. Jane Breckenridge Kalmadge
12. (infant) Breckenridge d 1847 as an infant; no heirs


Census:
residence 117/118
Breckenridge, Cornelius Mar 1831 69 m 45 yrs, KY KY KY
Elizabeth May 1839 61 5 children, 3 living, IL NH KY
Mounty (Mountz) Bancroft Feb 1879 21 (laborer) IL WV IL
(John deceased by 1900)

two residences away: brother Alexander and wives were sisters
Breckenridge, Alexander Oct 1828, 71 m 48 yrs KY KY KY
Martha H. wife Aug 1833 66 m 48 9 children, 4 living IL PA KY
Fay cousin male Jun 1889 10 IL IL MO
May grand-dau Sep 1891 8 IL IL MO

Census:
144 Hege John 51 1859 PA PA PA m 26 yrs. farmer general farm
Annie B. wife 41 1869 PA PA PA 3 births, 3 liv
Ella E. dau 18 1892 PA PA PA
Myrtle dau 15 1895 PA PA PA
Fred L. son 12 1898 PA PA PA
Breckenridge, Cornelius boarder 78 1832 KY KY KY own income

146 Mountz Goldie head female 25 1885 wid IL OH IL general farm
Thrall son 5 1905 IL IL IL
Kenneth B. 1 10/12 1909 IL IL IL
Breckenridge, Alexander grandfather, grandpa 81 1829 widowed KY KY KY own income

Will:
Will: William R. Breckenridge, Administrator; Bond $500 by E.L. Chopin.
Heirs: Flora B. Moyer, William R. Breckenridge, George E. Breckenridge
Inventory filed 6 April 1915
Recorded Book 25 p 231
Final report approved 12 June 1916; Discharge ordered 12 June 1916.
(Sangamon Co. Court Records at Family History Library: Film 1313283 Illinois. Probate Court Sangamon Co, Wills, Conservatorships, Guardianships, Appraisements, Book 23
Part 2, p 28 #8922.)

Cornelius* married Katherine* Elizabeth L. Barnhill on 5 Sep 1854 in Perry Co, Illinois. Katherine* (daughter of Felix* Harder (Hardin) Barnhill and Elizabeth* McClain) was born on 29 May 1838 in Fairfield, Wayne Co, Illinois; died on 30 Jan 1904 in Cooper Twp, Sangamon Co, Illinois; was buried in Edinburg Cem, Edinburg, Christian Co, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1860, Christian Co, Illinois
• Will: 31 Oct 1862, Sangamon Co, Illinois; probate
• Military: Bef 1863, Co E Infantry, 114th, Illinois

Notes:

He was living with parents in 1850.
On 28 March 1855 he married Sarah Jane Matthews, performed by John Cooper. Sarah was born April 30, 1839 in Cumberland Co, Kentucky. She was one of 11 children of Joseph Matthews and Tabitha Rutherford. (Their marriage record found in Book 351-1855 DAR V25d p 97; license #1466; 19 Mar 1855)
Sarah and Joseph had two children. One died in infancy. Preston was born 2 Dec 1858. and resided with his mother in 1876.
Joseph enlisted in Army in September 1862 in Co E, 114th Illinois infantry for three years. He was taken sick at Camp Butler, and died at home, November 29, 1862. Preston was 4 years old. Robert E. Berry was named guardian.

BRECKENRIDGE, JOSEPH CPL E 114 IL US INF COTTON HILL

Sarah remarried Thomas Pike 11 Aug 1864 and they resided in Christian County, Illinois, two miles west of Edinburg. He was the son of John Pike and Mary Moon. He had previously been married to Elizabeth Baker and had two children.

Sangamon Co Probate Case File #1601 10/31/1862

Census:
Joseph Brockenridye 27 KY
Sarah J Brockenridye 21 IL
Preston P Brockenridye 2 IL


Will:
Sangamon County Probate Case Files Index
1821-1885
BRECKENRIDGE, JOSEPH, 10/31/1862 CASE NO. 1601

Military:
Corp., 114th Illinois US Inf Co. E

Name: Joseph Breckenridge
Residence: Cotton Hill, Illinois
Enlistment Date: 8 Nov 1862
Rank at enlistment: Corporal
State Served: Illinois
Survived the War?: No
Service Record: Enlisted in Company E, Illinois 114th Infantry Regiment on 18 Sep 1862.
Mustered out on 31 Oct 1863 at Christian County, IL.

Sources: Illinois: Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men
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Regiment: 114th Infantry Regiment Illinois
Date of Organization: 18 Sep 1862
Muster Date: 3 Aug 1865
Regiment State: Illinois
Regiment Type: Infantry
Regiment Number: 114th
Officers Killed or Mortally Wounded: 2
Officers Died of Disease or Accident: 4
Enlisted Killed or Mortally Wounded: 45
Enlisted Died of Disease or Accident: 159
Regimental Soldiers and History: List of Soldiers

Regimental History
ILLINOIS
ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTEENTH INFANTRY
(Three Years)


One Hundred and Fourteenth Infantry. - Col., James W.
Judy; Lieut.-Cols., John F. King, Samuel N. Shoup; Majs.,
Joseph M. McLane, John M. Johnson. This regiment was organized in the months of July and August and was mustered into the U.S. service at Camp Butler on Sept. 18, 1862. Cos. A and D were from Cass county, B, C, E, G, H and I from Sangamon county, and Cos. F and K from Menard county. The regiment left Camp Butler for Memphis, Tenn., Nov. 8, arrived on the 16th, and remained there about 10 days on picket duty. On May 2, 1863, it joined in the movement to the rear of Vicksburg; was engaged in the
battle of Jackson, losing 5 men killed and wounded; arrived in the rear of Vicksburg on May 18 and participated in the siege, with a loss of 20 men in killed and wounded. On the surrender of Vicksburg the regiment was ordered to move against the Confederate Gen. Johnston, who retreated to Jackson Miss., and during the siege of that place the loss of the regiment in killed and wounded was 7 men. It was then ordered to Oak Ridge, Miss., and while doing picket duty there had several skirmishes with the guerrillas, 1 man being killed and 2 men captured while on duty. On Feb. 5, 1864, the regiment left on a scout and engaged the enemy at Wyatt, Miss., thus enabling the cavalry to cross the Tallahatchie at New Albany. In June it went out again and engaged the enemy at Guntown, in which action it lost 205 in killed, wounded and missing out of 397 men. On July 13 the brigade to which the regiment was attached was surprised by the enemy near Harrisburg, Miss., but after a sharp engagement the Confederates were repulsed, the regiment receiving the thanks of the brigade commander on the field for the gallant and effective charge made by it. The regiment lost
40 men in killed and wounded. It was in the battle of Nash-
ville, made several charges during the engagement, and lost 15 men in killed and wounded. In March, 1865, it embarked for Spanish Fort, Ala., and was engaged during the siege of that place. The regiment was mustered out on Aug. 3, 1865.


Source: The Union Army, vol. 3

Battles Fought
Fought on 14 May 1863 at Jackson, MS.
Fought on 19 May 1863 at Vicksburg, MS.
Fought on 20 May 1863 at Vicksburg, MS.
Fought on 10 Jun 1863.
Fought on 15 Jul 1863 at Tupelo, MS.
Fought on 2 Oct 1863.
Fought on 10 Jun 1864 at Brice's Cross Roads, MS.
Fought on 13 Jul 1864 at Tupelo, MS.
Fought on 14 Jul 1864 at Tupelo, MS.
Fought on 15 Jul 1864 at Tupelo, MS.
Fought on 15 Dec 1864 at Nashville, TN.
Fought on 16 Dec 1864 at Nashville, TN.

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Died:
Findagrave shows death date as Oct 31 1863, as well as showing military - Il Inf Co E. death date discrepancy.


Buried:
Corp 114th Illinois US Inf Co. E

Joseph married Sarah Jane Matthew on 28 Mar 1855. Sarah was born on 30 Apr 1839 in Sangamon Co, Illinois; died after 1876. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 31 Jul 1860, Springfield, Sangamon Co, Illinois
• Census: 04 Aug 1870, Cotton Hill, Sangamon Co, Illinois

Notes:

Occupation: farmer 1870 2
Event: 1900 Census 1900 NE, Sarpy Co, Gretna 3
Event: 1850 Census 1850 IL, Sangamon Co 4
Event: 1880 Census 1880 NE, Sarpy Co, Forest City 5
Event: 1860 Census 1860 IL, Sangamon Co, Springfield Precinct 16 6
Event: 1870 Census 1870 IL, Sangamon Co, Cotton Hill Township 7

He married Susannah Randolph Nov 1857 in Sangamon Co. Susannah was born 1839 in Sangamon Co. They had six children by her, two of which died in infancy. The other children were Leanor, b 1859 in Springfield; Mary A., Elmer P., and Simon F. Records state that Susannah died three years after their marriage in about 1860, so it's not clear how she could have had six children in three years.
He was living with his father in Sangamon Co, Illinois in 1860. The four children lived with their uncles and aunts in Missouri. Census shows: Elma (Elmore), Susanna, Leanor living with Elma's father, Preston.
He remarried Mrs. Mary J. Long, who was born in 1833, in Pennsylvania sometime after 1860. They resided in Cotton Hill, Sangamon Co, Illinois, then moved to Gretna, Forest City Pct, Sarpy County, Nebraska before 1876. The children lived witheir uncles and aunts in Missouri.



Census:
Living in his father's household with his wife Susanna and Leanor.
Elmer age 25 (1835) IL
Susanna age 21 (1839) IL
Leanor, age 1 (1849) IL


Census:
It appears his wife has died. He has three children; and is living with his brother Hugh and his family.
Breckenridge:
Hugh 41 1829 Kentucky
Sarah 38 1832 Illinois
Herbert 3 1867 Illinois
Whiteside, Elizab 16 1854 Illinois

Elmore 34, 1836 Illinois
Mary 7 1863 Illinois
Preston 5 1865 Nebraska
Simon 3 1867 Nebraska



Died:
Gretna Breeze (Gretna, Nebr.), July 11, 1906, p. 8, col. 3

Elmore Breckenridge, who has been a patient in an Omaha hospital for several weeks, died there last Friday. He has been ill for a long time with liver trouble, and his death was not unexpected when it happened for he had gradually been growing weaker for several days. The funeral services were held last Sunday morning at the home of his son, Frank, where he had made his home for several years past, being conducted by Rev. C.A. Huyck of Ashland. Interment was made in the Forest City cemetery. A large concourse of friends following the remains to their last resting place. Elmore Breckenridge was born Nov. 4, 1834 in Sangamon county, Illinois. He was married in November 1857 to Miss Susannah Randolph, who died a good many years ago. Six children were born to this union, two dying in infancy. The children are Mrs. Garrett, of Almeno, Kas., Mrs. Crippen of Council Bluffs Elmer P. Breckenridge of Kooskia, Idaho and F.P. Breckenridge of Gretna. Elmore Breckenridge has resided in Forest City precinct for many years and made many friends. He was of a family of thirteen children, ten of whom are still living. The deceased remembered Abraham Lincoln well for the great Martyr was also born in Sangamon county. He heard the famous debate between Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas and was well acquainted with both of them. He had a fund of anecdotes of the early days in Illinois, and when in the right mood could talk interestingly. He was a cousin of John C. Breckenridge, who was one of the vice-presidents of the United States, and was connected with all the Breckenridges told about in history. He was married to Mrs. Mary Long some years ago. She died a few years ago. The old settlers are passing away one by one and soon the last one will be laid away. Elmore P. Breckenridge was a good man, filling his place in the world, and leaving a grown family of children and many friends to mourn his loss.
findagrave

Elmore married Susanna Randolph on 20 Nov 1856 in Sangamon Co, Illinois. Susanna (daughter of Brooks Randolph and Susan Spencer Dotson) was born on 10 Dec 1839 in Sangamon Co, Illinois; died on 7 Mar 1869 in Forest City, Sarpy Co, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elmore married Mary Jane Rishel after 1870. Mary was born on 24 May 1831 in Clearfield Co, Pennsylvania; died on 11 Dec 1901 in Gretna, Sarpy Co, Nebraska; was buried in Pennsylvania Cem, Gretna, Sarpy Co, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military: Between 1861 and 1865, Civil War, Sgt. Co. D 33rd Reg, Illinois; wounded at Vicksburg

Notes:

Residence: Cotton Hill, Sangamon Co, Illinois 1870-1880, at which time his father Preston was living with him and his family.
1880 census of Cotton Hill shows: Cleophas, Lillian, Inez A, Ida B., Cleophas' father: Preston, also Preston's daughter-in-law and children: Minerva, Herbert, Edith A. Breckenridge.
Cotton Hill Township, Sangamon Co, Illinois, 1900-1910

Enlisted in Army August 18, 1861, for three years, in Co D, 33d Illinois Infantry. He was dangerously wounded at the siege of Vicksburg, but recovered, served to the end of his term, and was honorably discharged October 18, 1864, at Springfield.

BRECKENRIDGE, CLEOP SGT D 33 IL US INF SPRINGFIELD

He married Lillian T Cave (b: 12 Aug 1848 Kentucky) on January 30, 1868 in Montgomery Co, Illinois in the home of Johnson and Mary (Thomas) Cave. Said of Lilly in Portrait Biographical Al bum of Sangamon Co, Illinois, "She was the recipienf good educational advantages and excellent home training, and developed the graces of mind and heart that give her influence and prominence in society and qualify her to discharge the maniforld duties that belong to wifehood and motherhood." And as said of their daughters, Inez and Ida, "The young ladies are educated, refined and pleasing in manners, ornaments to society and useful in religious and benevolent circles."

(History of Sangamon County, 1881) Mr. C. Breckenridge now owns four hundred and eighty acres of land valued at $50 an acre; two hundred and fifty acres are under good cultivation. He raises grain and fees cattle for market. Himself and wife are members of the Christian Church, at the south fork, which, at present, is in a flourishing condition. In politics, he is a Republican.
(Portrait, Biographical Album of Sangamon Co, Illinois) - of Cleophas: 'Mr Breckenridge has filled some of the school offices in a manner credible to his judgment and beneficial to the people. Socially he holds membership in Stephenson Post . 30, G.A.R. Springifle, Ill, of which he is a Past Commander. In politics he is a Republican of the strongest type, who is fully persuaded of the justice of the principles he supports and labors to promulgate. the entire family belongs to the Christian Church and Mr. Breckenridge has held various official positions therein, among them the offices of Deacon and Elder. An hour cannot be spent in his company without instruction and pleasure being derived from his conversation, and his genial manners -- those of the best type of the Southern gentleman -- win the favor of strangers as well as of more intimate associates."
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Biography
Note:

Cleophas C. Breckenridge: The Breckenridge homestead consists of four hundred and two acres of the valuable land that makes Sangamon County a fit home for enterprising and progressive farmers. It forms a part of section 1, Cotton Hill Township, and is furnished with all the modern conveniences for the perfect transaction of the work to which it is devoted and the comfort of the family which made it their home. The buildings are first class in design and construction and include an especially comfortable and well furnished dwelling which, with its surroundings, is represented by a view elsewhere in this volume. In this edifice, a room has been set apart for the large and interesting collection of relics that have been secured by Mr. Breckenridge, and that forms a veritable museum of curious and valuable mementoes of the war and other specimens, such as well repay examination. Many of these relics were obtained at great trouble and would prove a valuable addition to the collection preserved by the State in the museum at Springfield. In Bourbon County, Ky., near Paris, the late Preston Breckenridge was born August 5, 1807, and in Nicholas County the eyes of Catherine Moler opened to the light, August 30, 1804. This couple were united in marriage at the bride's home November 17, 1827, and spent a few years of wedded life in the county where their marriage took place. They then removed to this county, arriving in October, 1834, and at once taking up their residence on the farm now owned and operated by their son, our subject. The faithful wife and mother died February 4, 1847, and the father subsequently married Lucy D. Robb, who survived until November 18, 1854. Mr. Breckenridge lived until July 26, 1880, reaching a goodly old age. His first marriage was blessed by the birth of seven sons and five daughters. He was a near relation of Hon. John C. Breckenridge, whose connection with politics is well known and belongs to the annals of history. The gentleman of whom we write was the sixth child of his parents and was born in the township in which he still lives, August 7, 1836. He passed his boyhood and youth amid the usual surroundings of a farm and in the pursuance of the studies and occupations suited to his years, developing his natural abilities, both physical and mental, and fully equipping himself for the battle of life. The vocation in which his respected father was engaged was that which he chose as his own, and the success that has crowned his efforts proves the wisdom of his choice. It needs but a glance over his broad fields to convince the beholder that he makes of his calling both an art and a science, and he is a close student of the physical conditions that increase or diminish the crop prospect. The patriotism that slumbers in the breast of every true American was aroused to its highest pitch in the heart of Mr. Breckenridge when the attempt was made on the National life in 1861 and before the summer was past he was enrolled among his country's defenders. His name was attached to the muster roll of Company D, Thirty-third Illinois Infantry and ere long he was at the front winning the admiration of his comrades and the commendation of his superior officers for his bravery, devotion to duty and cheerfulness under all circumstances. "My country first, my personal comfort afterward," was the burden of his actions, and no duty was too severe for his gallant spirit to endure so long as it promised to keep intact the old flag. At the assault on Vicksburg, May 22, 1863, he was severely wounded in the right side and was unable to do duty for several weeks. Besides that famed encounter, he took part in the battles of Fredericktown, Cotton Plant, Magnolia Hill, Raymond, Jackson, Champion Hill, Black River Bridge, the siege of Vicksburg, the second battle of Jackson, Ft. Esperanza and Coldwater. At the residence of Johnson and Mary (Thomas) Cave, in Montgomery County, this State, January 30, 1868, the marriage rites of Mr. Breckenridge and Lillian T. Cave were solemnized. The bride was the second child and eldest daughter of the host and hostess who had removed from their native State, Kentucky, to this county in 1861 and thence departed to Montgomery County. Mrs. Breckenridge was born in Ballard County, Ky., August 12, 1848. She was the recipient of good educational advantages and excellent home training, and developed the graces of mind and heart, that give her influence and prominence in society and qualify her to discharge the manifold duties that belong to wifehood and motherhood. She is the mother of three children, one of whom was removed from earth in infancy. The survivors are Inez A., now the wife of C. F. Spicer, and Ida B., who yet brightens the parental fireside by her presence. The young ladies are educated , refined and pleasing in manners, ornaments to society and useful in religious and benevolent circles. Mr. Breckenridge has filled some of the school offices in a manner creditable to his judgment and beneficial to the people. Socially he holds membership in Stephenson Post, No. 30, G.A.R., Springfield, Ill., of which he is Past Commander. In politics he is a Republican of the strongest type, who is fully persuaded of the justice of the principles he supports and labors to promulgate. The entire family belongs to the Christian Church and Mr. Breckenridge has held various official positions therein, among them the offices of Deacon and Elder. An hour cannot be spent in his company without instruction and pleasure being derived from his conversation, and his genial manners - those of the best type of the Southern gentleman - win the favor of strangers as well as of more intimate associates.

Title: Portrait & Biographical Album of Sangamon County, Illinois (Chicago: Chapman Brothers, 1891)
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Biography
Note:

Cleophas Breckenridge, son of Preston and Catharine (Moler) Breckenridge. The father was born in Bourbon county, Kentucky, August 5, 1807; the mother was also born in Kentucky. They were married November 17, 1827, and came to this county in 1834. They had thirteen children - twelve grown to maturity - eight sons and four daughters. The father was elected to the legislature of 1852-2, beating Abraham Lincoln for the nomination. He was also a member of the board of supervisors for the year of 1873. He died July 25, 1880. Cleophas, Hugh, Joseph and Preston were in the army. The name Breckenridge was derived from a circumstance that occurred in one of the religious wars that took place in Scotland. Two brothers, named McIlvain, were Protestants, and engaged in the conflict, when their party was defeated. They took refuge on a ridge, escaped and came to America, settling in Virginia, and in remembrance took the name of "Brack-on-ridge," from whom the family descended. Mr. Breckenridge has in his possession a twig plucked from this brack or bush in Scotland, and brought to America by John Craig. Mr. B., is a lover of strange and quaint old relics, and of the many among his collection are two gourds, carried by his grandfather through the War of 1812, one of which he used for dipping water and the other for carrying priming powder. Mr. B., also has a pocket compass used by his grandfather during the same war, for a guide in cloudy weather, and as a time piece when the sun shone. The subject of this sketch was the sixth son, and was born in this township, at the old homestead, August 7, 1836. He was married to Lillian T. Cave, from Kentucky, January 30, 1868. They have two children living: Inez A., and Ida B.; one who died in infancy. When Mr. B., first settled here, he purchased one hundred and sixty acres of land and commenced farming, and erected a carding machine, the first in this section of the country; also owned and run the first water mill on the south fork of the Sangamon river. Mr. C. Breckenridge now owns four hundred and eighty acres of land valued at $50 an acre; two hundred and fifty acres are under good cultivation. He raises grain, and feeds cattle for market. Himself and wife are members of the Christian Church, at the south fork, which, at present, is in a flourishing condition. In politics, he is a Republican.

Title: Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co., 1881, History of Sangamon County, Illinois
Note: page 877

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Will: 22 June 1912 Lillian T. Breckenridge, executrix. Widow & Heirs - Lillian T. Breckenridge, Inez A. Spicer, Ida A. Simpson; Inventory filed 24 June 1912 in Record Book 23 p 503; final report approved 23 Jun 1912.
(Sangamon Co. Court Records at Family History Library: Film 1313283 Illinois. Probate Court Sangamon Co, Wills, Conservatorships, Guardianships, Appraisements, Book 23 p 161 #8179.)


Military:
Name: Cleop. Breckenridge
Residence: Springfield, Illinois
Enlistment Date: 16 Aug 1861
Side Served: Union
State Served: Illinois
Death Date: 11 May 1912
Service Record: Promoted to Full Privateate (Reduced at own request).
Enlisted as a Sergeant on 16 August 1861.
Enlisted in Company D, 33rd Infantry Regiment Illinois on 16 Aug 1861.
Mustered Out Company D, 33rd Infantry Regiment Illinois on 11 Oct 1864.
WOUNDED AT VICKSBURG MISS EXPIRATION TERM OF SERVICE
Sources: 7,330

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Regiment: 33rd Infantry Regiment Illinois
Date of Organization: 3 Sep 1861
Muster Date: 24 Nov 1865
Regiment State: Illinois
Regiment Type: Infantry
Regiment Number: 33rd
Officers Killed or Mortally Wounded: 2
Officers Died of Disease or Accident: 1
Enlisted Killed or Mortally Wounded: 56
Enlisted Died of Disease or Accident: 250
Regimental Soldiers and History: List of Soldiers

Regimental History
ILLINOIS
THIRTY-THIRD INFANTRY.
(Three Years)


The Thirty-third Infantry Illinois Volunteers was organ-
ized at Camp Butler, Illinois, in the month of September, 1861, by Colonel Chas. E. Hovey, and mustered into the United States service by Captain T. G. Pitcher, U. S. A.

September 20, moved to Ironton, Mo., via St. Louis. Re-
mained at Ironton during the winter, with occasional scouts into the country. On one of these the battle of Fredericktown was fought - Company A on skirmish line. March 1862, moved, with the command of General Steele, southward, passing into Arkansas at Pitman's Ferry, and marching, via Pocahontas and Jacksonport, to Batesville, where it joined General Curtis' army; thence, via Jacksonport, Augusta and Clarendon, to Helena.

July 7, at Cache creek, or Cotton Plant, several companies
participated in a battle with Texas rangers, in which Company A rescued and brought off a field piece belonging to our cavalry. The rebels had a large number killed, and were pursued for some miles. According to our official report one hundred and twenty three rebel dead were found on the main battlefield, and a number were killed in the pursuit. Seven were killed and fifty-seven wounded on the Union side; none killed in the Thirty-third.

During July and August were camped 20 miles south of He-
lena, and engaged in eight expeditions up and down the river.

September 1, was moved up the river to Sulphur Springs,
and thence to Pilot Knobb, where it arrived in the middle of the October, 1862.

November 15, was moved to Van Buren, Ark., in Colonel Har-
ris' Brigade, Brigadier General W.P. Benton's Division, of General Davidson's Corps. Made winter campaign in southeast Missouri, passing through Patterson, Van Buren, Alton, West Plains, Eminence and Centreville, and returned to Bellevue Valley, near Pilot Knob, about March 1,1863.

The Thirty-third was then ordered to Ste. Genevieve, Mo.,
where, with the command, it embarked for Milliken's Bend, La.
Attached to the First Brigade, First Division, Thirteenth Army Corps, it was engaged in all its battles, participating in the battles of Port Gibson, Cbampion Hills, Black River Bridge, assault and siege of Vicksburg, and the siege of Jackson.

April 28, in company with a large force, embarked and ran
down to Grand Gulf, where we watched next day the five-hours fight between the gun-boat fleet and the rebel batteries. The fleet having failed to silence the rebel guns, the troops marched across the bend to the river below, and the fleet ran past during the night, through a heavy fire, which however did but little injury even to the frail transport boats.

Next day, April 30, again embarked, ran down the river
some miles and landed on the Mississippi side. May 1, the
Regiment opened the fight on both the right and the left of the field; and the Thirteenth Corps mainly fought and won it. Four companies of the Thirty-third under Major Potter deployed as skirmishers on the left, developed the position of the enemy, and drew an artillery fire, holding the position until relieved by General Osterhans' Division.

Next morning, May 2, entered Port Gibson without further
resistance, found the suspension bridge across the bayou
burned; and the Thirty-third built, in four hours, a practicable floating bridge, over which the army marched.

On the 16th was fought the battle of Champion Hills.

The First Division was held in reserve until near the
close, but was in the advance is the pursuit, and pressed the enemy closely until dark, when it halted at Edwards' Station, and captured there a quantity of stores. Early in our advance, two men in Company C were killed by a stray or accidental shot.

At daybreak, May 17, were in motion, the Thirty-third
leading the advance and mostly deployed as skirmishers. Before 7 A.M., were engaged with the rebel works in front of the bridge and trestle at Black River. At about 10 A.M., a grand charge swept the enemy out of their works, capturing many hundreds of prisoners. Seventeen pieces of artillery were taken, fourteen of them being first seized by men of the Thirty-third Regiment. Company B was detailed to escort the captured cannon to Haines' Bluff.

May 19, first saw the fortifications at Vicksburg, moved
up through the valleys under their fire, and at one time had preliminary orders to join in Sherman's partial assault, but received no final order to charge. Details took part in the fighting as sharpshooters. May 20, Captain Norton was wounded by a "spent ball," and Captain Kellogg was killed.

May 22, joined in the grand assault. Three companies were
sent out as sharp-shooters, and Company B was on detached duty, leaving six companies to charge in line - probably not exceeding two hundred and fifty men. Seventy-five or six of these - nearly one third were hit, twelve being killed on the field and several mortally wounded. Reached the rebel works, tent were repulsed with the rest of the army; and at nightfall withdrew to a less exposed position, and began the six weeks' siege.

June 1, a careful compilation of losses since crossing the
river showed nineteen of the Regiment killed in action, and one hundred and two wounded, of whom ten had already died in hospital. Some additional loss was suffered during the rest of the siege. July 4 came the welcome surrender of the rebel stronghold and its garrison of over thirty thousand men.

Again no time was wasted in ceremony. July 5, marched
with the main army to Black River to oppose General Johnston; and by the 10th had pushed the enemy back to Jackson. On the night of the 16th the place was evacuated. After tearing up the railroad tracks for some miles, returned to Vicksburg July 24.

In August, moved to New Orleans with the Thirteenth Corps.
In October, with Brigade of Colonel Shunk, Eighth Indiana, Major General C. C. Washburne's Division, and Major General O. C. Ord's Corps, engaged in the campaign up the Bayon Teche. Returned to New Orleans in November. Thence ordered to Brownsville, Texas, but, before landing, was ordered to Aransas Pass.
Disembarked on St. Joseph Island, marched up St. Joseph Island and Matagorda Island to Saluria, participating in the capture of Fort Esperanza. Thence moved to Indianola and Port Lavaca.

The First Brigade, while on the main land of Texas, was
commanded by Brigadier General Fitz Henry Warren.

January 1, 1864, the Regiment re-enlisted as veterans, and
March 14 reached Bloomington, Illinois, and received veteran furlough.

April 18,1864, Regiment was reorganized at Camp Butler,
Illinois, and proceeded to New Orleans, via Alton and St. Louis - arriving 29th, and camping at Carrolton.

May 17, ordered to Brashear City, La. Soon after its ar-
rival the Regiment was scattered along the line of the road, as guard, as follows: company F, C and K, at Bayou Boeuf; Company
I, Bayou L'Ours; Company A and D, Tigerville; Company G, Chacahoula; Company E, Terre Bonne; Company B, Bayou Lafourche and Bayou des Allemands; Company H, Boutte. Regimental Headquarters, Terre Bonne. The District was called the "District of Lafourche," commanded by Brigadier General Robert A. Cameron, Headquarters at Thibodaux.

September 17, 1864, the non veterans of the Regiment were
started home, via New York City, in charge of rebel prisoners, and mustered out at Camp Butler, about October 11, 1864.

March 2,1865, ordered to join the Sixteenth Army Corps.
Near Boutte Station the train was thrown from the track, and nine men - five of A, three of D, and one of G - were killed; and no less than seventy two more were enumerated by name and description as more or less injured, many of them very severely, two or three of whom subsequently died in hospital, and others were discharged from service disabled. The heaviest loss in wounded fell upon Companies A and D - G, E and I coming next in number, and every company suffering more or less, except C and F, which were at the rear of the train.

On the 18th, Regiment embarked on Lake Pontchartrain, for
Mobile expedition. Company K, remaining behind to guard transportation, joined the Regiment April 11, at Blakely. Moved, via Fort Gaines and Navy Cove, and landed on Fish River, Ala., and marched with General Canby's army up east side of Mobile Bay. The Regiment was in the First Brigade, Colonel W. W. McMillan, Ninety-fifth Ohio; First Division, Brigadier General McArthur; Sixteenth Army Corps, Major General A. J. Smith.

March 27. arrived in front of Spanish Fort, the main de-
fense of Mobile, and, until its capture, April 8, was actively engaged. Loss, one killed, two died of wounds, and nine wounded.

After the surrender of Mobile, marched, April 13, 1865,
with the Sixteenth Corps, for Montgomery, Alabama, where it arrived on 25th, and encamped on the Alabama River. Here it received the news of Lee's and Johnson's surrender, after which its operations were not of a hostile character.

May 10, marched to Selma, and May 17 by rail, to Meridian,
Mississippi. Here remained. In the latter part of July the
Regiment was filled above the maximum, by men transferred from Seventy-second, One Hundred and Seventeenth, One Hundred and Twenty-second, and One Hundred and Twenty-fourth Illinois.

Moved to Vicksburg., April 14,1865, and remained at that
place until mustered out of service, November 24, 1865, and ordered to Camp Butler, Illinois, for final payment and discharge.

December 6, 1865, the enlisted men of the entire Regiment
received their final pay, and discharge from the military service, at the hands of Paymaster Maj. Carnahan. The commissioned officers were paid and discharged next day, December 7, 1865; and the Thirty-third Illinois Regiment ceased to exist. Its record of over four years of faithful service was finished.

From first to last, about nineteen hundred and twenty-four
names were borne on its muster rolls. The Regiment had three Colonels, six Lieutenant Colonels, and five Majors. Four companies had two Captains each; four had three each, one had four Captains, and one five. Only one of the original field and staff officers belonged to the Regiment at the final discharge - Surgeon Rex. Of the line officers, two only remained who had been officers at the outset - Captains Smith and Lyon - and they had been promoted from Lieutenants; all the other line officers had "risen from the ranks;" as had also the Major, Ad-
jutant and Quartermaster.

The surviving members of the Regiment at this date (1886)
are scattered far and wide engaged in various occupations, and with various fortunes. Many have held official stations in civil life. All but a very few have added to the merit of their military record that of an honorable and useful citizenship.

Several Regimental reunions have been held, and the last
printed roster shows the post office address of a little over five hundred survivors living in over twenty different States and Territories, one third of them having emigrated west of the Mississippi River.

Source: Illinois Adjutant-General's Report, vol. 2, p. 651

Battles Fought
Fought on 26 Dec 1861.
Fought on 4 Aug 1862 at Wilkinson's Landing, MS.
Fought on 14 Sep 1862 at Prentiss, MS.
Fought on 14 Sep 1862.
Fought on 19 Sep 1862 at Bolivar, TN.
Fought on 22 Sep 1862.
Fought on 28 Sep 1862 at Mississippi.
Fought on 28 Sep 1862.
Fought on 15 Oct 1862.
Fought on 25 Feb 1863.
Fought on 1 May 1863 at Port Gibson, MS.
Fought on 16 May 1863 at Champion's Hill, MS.
Fought on 17 May 1863 at Black River Bridge, MS.
Fought on 20 May 1863 at Vicksburg, MS.
Fought on 21 May 1863 at Vicksburg, MS.
Fought on 22 May 1863 at Vicksburg, MS.
Fought on 24 May 1863 at Vicksburg, MS.
Fought on 29 May 1863 at Vicksburg, MS.
Fought on 31 May 1863 at Vicksburg, MS.
Fought on 1 Jun 1863.
Fought on 13 Jul 1863.
Fought on 15 Jul 1863 at Black River Bridge, MS.
Fought on 15 Apr 1864.
Fought on 2 Mar 1865 at Boutte Station, LA.
Fought on 31 Mar 1865 at Fort Blakely, AL.



Buried:
Sgt. Co. D 33rd Reg
Illinois Vol. 1861-1865
"Sleep Soldier Sleep Thy Warfares O'er"

Cleophas married Lillian Thomas Cave on 30 Jan 1868 in Montgomery Co, Illinois. Lillian was born on 12 Aug 1848 in Ballard Co, Kentucky; died on 26 Aug 1928 in Sangamon Co, Illinois; was buried in Breckenridge Cem, Cotton Hill, Sangamon Co, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In 1850 she was living with parents. They had a total of six children, three of whom died in infancy. They were living in Seattle, Washington Territory in 1876.

Catharine married Captain Simon Peter Randolph on 30 Jan 1856 in Sangamon Co, Illinois. Simon (son of Brooks Randolph and Susan Spencer Dotson) was born on 10 Jan 1835 in Logan Co, Illinois; died on 15 Jan 1909 in Seattle, King Co, Washington; was buried in Lake View Cem, Seattle, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1930, Taylorville, Christian Co, Illinois

Notes:

Residence: 1876 IL, Christian Co, Taylorville 3
Event: 1930 Census 1930 IL, Christian Co, Taylorville 4
Event: 1920 Census 1920 IL, Christian Co, Taylorville 5
Event: 1910 Census 1910 IL, Christian Co, Taylorville 6
Event: 1900 Census 1900 IL, Christian Co, Taylorville 7
Event: 1850 Census 1850 IL, Sangamon Co 8
Event: 1880 Census 1880 IL, Christian Co, Taylorville 9
Event: 1860 Census 1860 IL, Sangamon Co, Springfield Precinct 16 3
Event: 1870 Census 1870 IL, Christian Co, T18N R2W 10


(family record)
In 1850 she was living with parents and in 1860 with her father. In 1876 she and her husband were living in Taylorville, Illinois. Family notes: "Rose [Moyer] remembers taking Raymond to visit them when he was quite young. Aunt Bet was very uneasy because she was afraid the small boy would ruin her flower garden. She relaxed when he didn't bother anything. "

Census:
W. Franklin Street
Abell, Elizabeth, head, 89 widow, IL KY KY, owned home
Ethel, daughter, 48 single, IL IL IL

Died:
Name: Elizabeth Abell
[Elizabeth Brekinridge]
Birth Date: 13 Jan 1842
Birth Place: Brekinridge, Ill
Death Date: 3 Jan 1932
Death Place: Taylorville, Christian, Illinois
Burial Date: 5 Jan 1932
Burial Place: Taylorville, Christian, Illinois
Cemetery Name: Oak Hill
Death Age: 90
Occupation: House Keeper
Race: White
Marital Status: W
Gender: Female
Father Name: Preston Brekinridge
Father Birth Place: KY.
Mother Name: Catherine Moler
Mother Birth Place: KY.
Spouse Name: Henry Abel
FHL Film Number: 1684273

1932 Jan 4, Daily Illinois State Journal, P9, Springfield, Illinois
Mrs. Elizabeth Abell, 91, dies at Taylorville
Taylorville, Jan. 3 - Mrs. Elizabeth Abell, 91, died at her home here at noon today. Mrs. Abell was born at Breckenridge, Jan. 13, 1841, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Preston Breckenridge. The town of Breckenridge, where she was born was named in honor of her father?s family. She was married to J. H. Abell March 27, 1862, at Springfield. Soon after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Abell moved to Taylorville, where they spent the remainder of their lives. Mrs. Abell is survived by three children: Miss Ethel Abell of Taylorville, Arthur Abell of Assumption and Mrs. Emma Rishton of Spokane, Wash. Funeral services will be held at the Taylorville Christian church at 2 o?clock Tuesday afternoon. Rev. R. E. Hill will officiate. Interment will be made in Oak Hill cemetery, this city.

Note: Obit from Daily Illinois State Journal
findagrave

Elizabeth married James Henry Abell on 27 Apr 1862 in Sangamon Co, Illinois. James was born on 10 May 1841 in Bond Co, or Brown Co, Illinois; died on 20 Jul 1929 in Taylorville, Christian Co, Illinois; was buried in Oak Hill Cem, Taylorville, Christian Co, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 29 Jun 1870, York, Pottawattamie, Iowa; P.O. Council Bluffs
• Census: 1910, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co, Iowa
• Census: 02 Jan 1920, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co, Iowa

Notes:

Living with parents in 1850, her father in 1860. It's possible they lived in San Diego, California for a period of time, and were in Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1876.


Census:
Thomas Rishton 30 1840 England farmer
Mary Rishton 29 1841 Illinois

next door: (prob Thomas' brother)
Rishton, Henry 32 1838 England farmer
Adaline 28 1842 Ohio
Mary 8 1862 Iowa
Fred 4 1866 Iowa
Bell 7/12 1869 female Iowa





Census:
Thomas Rishton 70 England England England
Mary Rishton 69 Illinois Virginia Kentucky
married 45 years, no children


Census:
Rishton, Thomas head 77 England England England retired merchant
Mary, wife 78 Illinois Kentucky Kentucky

Mary married Thomas Rishton, (immigrant) in Mar 1863. Thomas was born in 1840 in England; died after 1910 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military: Civil War

Notes:

He was living with parents in 1850 and his father in 1860.
He enlisted in Army August 1862 in Co E, 114th Illinois Infantry for three years, served full term, was honorably discharged at Vicksburg, August 3, 1865, was sick at the time, but returned home with his comrades, arriving at his father's hoe on the 7th, and died the 8th of August 1865, 17 hours after his arrival. He was 23.

BRECKENRIDGE, P JR PVT E 114 IL US INF SPRINGFIELD

Military:
Name: P Breckinridge Jr
Residence: Springfield, Illinois
Enlistment Date: 11 Aug 1862
Side Served: Union
State Served: Illinois
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 11 August 1862.
Enlisted in Company E, 114th Infantry Regiment Illinois on 18 Sep 1862.
Mustered Out Company E, 114th Infantry Regiment Illinois on 3 Aug 1865 at Vicksburg, MS.

Sources: 7
__
Regiment: 114th Infantry Regiment Illinois
Date of Organization: 18 Sep 1862
Muster Date: 3 Aug 1865
Regiment State: Illinois
Regiment Type: Infantry
Regiment Number: 114th
Officers Killed or Mortally Wounded: 2
Officers Died of Disease or Accident: 4
Enlisted Killed or Mortally Wounded: 45
Enlisted Died of Disease or Accident: 159
Regimental Soldiers and History: List of Soldiers

Regimental History
ILLINOIS
ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTEENTH INFANTRY
(Three Years)


One Hundred and Fourteenth Infantry. - Col., James W.
Judy; Lieut.-Cols., John F. King, Samuel N. Shoup; Majs.,
Joseph M. McLane, John M. Johnson. This regiment was organized in the months of July and August and was mustered into the U.S. service at Camp Butler on Sept. 18, 1862. Cos. A and D were from Cass county, B, C, E, G, H and I from Sangamon county, and Cos. F and K from Menard county. The regiment left Camp Butler for Memphis, Tenn., Nov. 8, arrived on the 16th, and remained there about 10 days on picket duty. On May 2, 1863, it joined in the movement to the rear of Vicksburg; was engaged in the battle of Jackson, losing 5 men killed and wounded; arrived in the rear of Vicksburg on May 18 and participated in the siege, with a loss of 20 men in killed and wounded. On the surrender of Vicksburg the regiment was ordered to move against the Confederate Gen. Johnston, who retreated to Jackson Miss., and during the siege of that place the loss of the regiment in killed and wounded was 7 men. It was then ordered to Oak Ridge, Miss., and while doing picket duty there had several skirmishes with the guerrillas, 1 man being killed and 2 men captured while on duty. On Feb. 5, 1864, the regiment left on
a scout and engaged the enemy at Wyatt, Miss., thus enabling the cavalry to cross the Tallahatchie at New Albany. In June it went out again and engaged the enemy at Guntown, in which action it lost 205 in killed, wounded and missing out of 397 men. On July 13 the brigade to which the regiment was attached was surprised by the enemy near Harrisburg, Miss., but after a sharp engagement the Confederates were repulsed, the regiment receiving the thanks of the brigade commander on the field for the gallant and effective charge made by it. The regiment lost
40 men in killed and wounded. It was in the battle of Nash-
ville, made several charges during the engagement, and lost 15 men in killed and wounded. In March, 1865, it embarked for Spanish Fort, Ala., and was engaged during the siege of that place. The regiment was mustered out on Aug. 3, 1865.


Source: The Union Army, vol. 3

Battles Fought
Fought on 14 May 1863 at Jackson, MS.
Fought on 19 May 1863 at Vicksburg, MS.
Fought on 20 May 1863 at Vicksburg, MS.
Fought on 10 Jun 1863.
Fought on 15 Jul 1863 at Tupelo, MS.
Fought on 2 Oct 1863.
Fought on 10 Jun 1864 at Brice's Cross Roads, MS.
Fought on 13 Jul 1864 at Tupelo, MS.
Fought on 14 Jul 1864 at Tupelo, MS.
Fought on 15 Jul 1864 at Tupelo, MS.
Fought on 15 Dec 1864 at Nashville, TN.
Fought on 16 Dec 1864 at Nashville, TN.

Notes:

She was living with parents in 1850 and her father in 1860. She and her family were living in Lincoln, Illinois in 1876. They later moved to Larned, Kansas.

Residence: 1876 IL, Logan Co, Lincoln 2
Event: 1850 Census 1850 IL, Sangamon Co 3
Event: 1860 Census 1860 IL, Sangamon Co, Springfield Precinct 16 2
Event: 1870 Census 1870 IL, Logan Co, West Lincoln Township 4

Jane married John F William Kalmage on 10 Aug 1864 in Sangamon Co, Illinois. John was born about 1845 in Germany; died after 1871. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
notation for her mother, d 4 Feb 1847, is that she was buried with infant daughter.

one daughter who died in infancy and is buried with her mother on February 4, 1847, in the family cemetery on the original homeplace. One would suspect that both died at the time of childbirth. They rest in an above ground vault which is unusual for this part of the country. It was Catharine's death which is believed to have caused the start of the plot.

Mary married John R Thompson on 27 Sep 1855 in Nicholas Co, Kentucky. John was born about 1830; died after 1855. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1870, Clinton, Putnam Co, Indiana

Notes:

"JOSEPH MOLER, www.usgenweb.com
One of the well known residents of Clinton township is Joseph Moler, who was born in Nicholas county, Kentucky, June 2, 1834. In 1853 he came to Indiana and has since made this state his place of abode. He is the son of John and Sarah (Colliver) Moler, the former born in Bourbon county, Kentucky, in the same vicinity as his son, Joseph. His parents were Pennsylvania Dutch who came to Kentucky about 1790, his father, Joseph Moler, having been a soldier in the Revolutionary war. In 1853 John Moler and family came to Putnam county, Indiana, locating in Clinton township on the land where Joseph Moler now resides. It was then only partly cleared and had a few rude buildings on it, and here the elder Moler lived, and died on November 3, 1866, at the age of sixty-one years, having been born November 30, 1805. His wife died in 1856, at the age of forty-seven years. She was born in Montgomery county, Indiana, in 1809. Only one of their children was born in Indiana those to reach maturity were: Marr, who married Russell Allen, of Greencastle, and died in that city in 1873 or 1874; Joseph, of this review; Richard H., a farmer in Parke county, Indiana: Jeff. T., who lives in Louisiana, Missouri; Susan E., who married R. D. Hamilton and died when in middle life; Levi, who went to Missouri, where he died; Jemima, the wife of Mr. Hannah and living in Missouri; Presley C., a bachelor and still living on the old homestead; Emma J., who married Caleb Bratton, of Boone county, Indiana.
Joseph Moler was nineteen years old when he came to Indiana. He remained at home until he was twenty-five pears old, assisting in clearing the place. On November 1, 1859, he married Lucy P. Newgent, he being twenty-five and she eighteen; they had lived on adjoining farms for some time. A sketch of her father, Edward Newgent, appears elsewhere in this volume. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Moler spent two years in Pulaski county, Indiana, then moved back to Putnam county on the farm of Mr. Moler's father, taking charge of part of it. In 1868 he rented and took charge of the entire farm of two hundred and forty acres. Later he bought the interests of others in the home place, owning eighty acres. He has made extensive improvements on his place, building a fine home in 1891, and he has good barns and devotes considerable time to stock raising, making grains also a specialty, feeding what grain the place produces. He has laid two hundred and fifty rods of tile. He is very successful as a general farmer. Mr. Moler is an independent thinker and keeps well posted on political and current events. He is no partisan and always votes for the men whom he deems to be the best qualified for the offices sought.
Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Moler, one of whom died when ten years of age. Levi Shelby Moler is a farmer in Clinton township, he was candidate for nomination as county clerk in 1910. Stella May married J. S. Brown, a farmer of Woonsocket, South Dakota.
On November 1, 1909, was celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Moler's fiftieth wedding anniversary, which was quite an event in the Moler family and greatly enjoyed by all who were fortunate enough to be present. The only anniversary guest who was also present at their marriage was John Newgent, cousin of Mrs. Moler, he having enjoyed the celebration after a half century lapse from the nuptial day almost as much as the elder1y couple themselves. Rev. Joseph Skeeters, now deceased, performed the marriage ceremony.
Fraternally Mr. Moler is a Mason and he takes a great interest in Masonry, endeavoring to live up to its wholesome teachings in his every day life.
"Weiks History of Putnam County Indiana" by Jesse W. Weik. 1910
B.F. Bowen & Co., Publishers, Indianapolis IN." [Transcribed 14 March 2008, SLJuhl, Compiler]

Census:
Moler, Joseph 36 1834 Kentucky farmer 8000 1800
Lucy P 29 1841 Indiana
John E. 9 1861 Indiana
Levi S. 4 1866 Indiana
Stella M. 3/12 1870 Indiana
Presly Moler 20 1850 Kentucky farm labore (bro)

Joseph married Lucy Pugh Newgent on 1 Nov 1859 in Putnam Co, Indiana. Lucy was born on 24 Jul 1841 in Indiana; died on 17 Feb 1917 in Clinton Twp, Putnam Co, Indiana; was buried in Walnut Cem, Clinton Twp, Putnam Co, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married Martha Ann Crawford on 29 Dec 1857 in Putnam Co, Indiana. Martha was born in 1841 in Kentucky; died after 1865. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married Nancy E Cord on 5 Nov 1868. Nancy was born about 1836 in Kentucky; died after 1873. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jefferson married Anna E Dillie on 29 Oct 1868 in Putnam Co, Indiana. Anna was born about 1842 in Indiana; died after 1878 in of, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susan married Robert D Hamilton on 1 Feb 1866 in Putnam Co, Indiana. Robert was born about 1842 in Indiana; died after 1870. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Biography 1883 MO, Bates Co
Note: Levi Moler dealer in stock, was born in Nicholas County, Kentucky February 6, 1845, and was the son of John Moler, a Kentuckian by birth and a farmer by occupation. Levi accompanied his parents to Putnam County Indiana, when but 8 years old and there he remained for 16 years. He received a somewhat limited education, though for a year he attended Waverland College, which he entered in 1868. In 1869, he came to Bates County, Missouri, and here commenced his business career. He owns 320 acres of good land, located on sections 5 and 1. During the years 1876-7 Mr. Moler was judge of the county court, and he was elected to the 13th general Assembly of the state legislature, receiving 1056 votes to 912 over Wiley Crows, greenbacker, and eleven to W.M.Taggart. Politically he is a Democrat. He is connected with the Kansas Missouri Coal and Land Company and is a man highly respected in this vicinity by all who know him. He belongs to the AF and AM order and is master of Lodge No. 140, at Papinville. He is unmarried and for 10 years his household affairs have been managed by his widowed sister, Mrs. Burnside." 1

1 Title: History of Cass and Bates Counties, Missouri (St. Joseph, Mo. : National Historical Co., 1883)

Jemima married Thomas Burnside on 4 Jan 1871 in Putnam Co, Indiana. Thomas was born about 1845; died after 1871. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married Caleb B Bratton on 5 Jul 1879. Caleb was born on 11 Aug 1855 in Delaware; died after 1889. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, Nicholas Co, Kentucky

Notes:

Census:
1850 Nicholas Co, Kentucky
residence 303
Henry H. Shulse 24 1826
Mary J. 19 1831
Nancy A. 0 1850

residence 304
Abraham Shulse 54 1796
Mary 43 1807
Mary J. Hawkins 15 1834
Susan McVey 3 1847

residence 305
Elizabeth (Welty) Moler 66 1784 NC
Abraham W Moler 34 1816
Allen Moler 30 1820
Henry Moler 22 1828
Zillas McVey 40 1810
William McVey 5 1845
Sarah McVey 7 1843

residence 308
Ockerman John 31 1819
Reany 24 1826
Isaac 10 1840
Joseph 8 1842
George 6 1844
Christopher 4 1846

residence 309
William P Utterback 33 1817
Alabama 25 1825
Margaret J. 8 1842
Sarah E 4 1846

residence 311
Bramblett Lucy 56 1794
Henry 21 1829
Elizah 16 1831 (male)
John W. 27 1823
Mary J. 20 1830
Thomas J. 1850
Nathan 22 1828

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, Nicholas Co, Kentucky

Notes:

Census:
1850 Nicholas Co, Kentucky
residence 303
Henry H. Shulse 24 1826
Mary J. 19 1831
Nancy A. 0 1850

residence 304
Abraham Shulse 54 1796
Mary 43 1807
Mary J. Hawkins 15 1834
Susan McVey 3 1847

residence 305
Elizabeth (Welty) Moler 66 1784 NC
Abraham W Moler 34 1816
Allen Moler 30 1820
Henry Moler 22 1828
Zillas McVey 40 1810
William McVey 5 1845
Sarah McVey 7 1843

residence 308
Ockerman John 31 1819
Reany 24 1826
Isaac 10 1840
Joseph 8 1842
George 6 1844
Christopher 4 1846

residence 309
William P Utterback 33 1817
Alabama 25 1825
Margaret J. 8 1842
Sarah E 4 1846

residence 311
Bramblett Lucy 56 1794
Henry 21 1829
Elizah 16 1831 (male)
John W. 27 1823
Mary J. 20 1830
Thomas J. 1850
Nathan 22 1828

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, Nicholas Co, Kentucky

Notes:

Census:
1850 Nicholas Co, Kentucky
residence 303
Henry H. Shulse 24 1826
Mary J. 19 1831
Nancy A. 0 1850

residence 304
Abraham Shulse 54 1796
Mary 43 1807
Mary J. Hawkins 15 1834
Susan McVey 3 1847

residence 305
Elizabeth (Welty) Moler 66 1784 NC
Abraham W Moler 34 1816
Allen Moler 30 1820
Henry Moler 22 1828
Zillas McVey 40 1810
William McVey 5 1845
Sarah McVey 7 1843

residence 308
Ockerman John 31 1819
Reany 24 1826
Isaac 10 1840
Joseph 8 1842
George 6 1844
Christopher 4 1846

residence 309
William P Utterback 33 1817
Alabama 25 1825
Margaret J. 8 1842
Sarah E 4 1846

residence 311
Bramblett Lucy 56 1794
Henry 21 1829
Elizah 16 1831 (male)
John W. 27 1823
Mary J. 20 1830
Thomas J. 1850
Nathan 22 1828

Susan married Thomas Marion Clark about 1871 in Kentucky. Thomas was born on 2 Apr 1850 in Kentucky; died on 24 Dec 1925 in Nicholas Co, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

I, the undersigned John Moler, late Guardian for John H. Moler infant heir of Levi Moler decd. make the following Report of money rec'd and money paid out, as follows: say cash recd from McVey & Kincaid $20.00, $10.00; $19.00; cash I owe Levi Moler, $8.50. Total, $57.50. Money paid out: J. Barnes, doctors bill per receipt no. 1, $11.25; Wm. S. Sharp, receipt no. 2, $9.75; How & Dougherty, proven acct no. 3, $4.38; Fee bill no. 5, $1.68; paid on note held by Elizabeth Moler against Levi Moler as per credits, $25.75; postage on letter, $0.30; Total, $54.12; Balance, $3.38. We the undersigned and devisers and brothers and sisters of Levi Moler decd do hereby release and acquit John Moler late Guardian of John H. Moler decd. the infant heir of said Levi Moler decd. said heir is now deceased, and we are informed that we are the heirs of John H. Moler, decd. We know and believe the above report to be just and correct. We therefore acknowledge this our full receipt to said Guardian, further there is yet a debt due from said Levi Moler decd. to his mother Elizabeth Moler, and we desire and wish all notes coming to sd. Levi Moler to be given up to sd. Elizabeth Moler for her own benefit, which we fully give up and relinquish all our right unto said Elizabeth Moler; said Elizabeth Moler is to keep the notes given up to her, and enter credits for what money she receives. Said John Moler is to pay whatever clerks fees may be remaining. Written of our hands and wish this reports recorded June 16th, 1852 - John Moler, Abraham W. Moler, Allen Moler, Abraham Shulse, Mary Shulse, Henry Bell, Matilda Bell, Zilla McVey, William H. Kookendoffer, Joanna Kookendoffer, George W. Kookendoffer, Susanna Kookendoffer. Attest: John Carter. Nicholas County court, June Term 1852 - this report and settlement of the estate of John H. Moler decd made between John Moler decd - the heir at law of said John H. and was produced in court, allowed and ordered to be recorded, which has been done.
REF: Will Book E, page 328

Kentucky. County Court (Nicholas County), Probate records, 1800-1929 (Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1961, 1984)

Notes:

She is not mentioned as an heir of her mother, Matilda, in Allen Moler's Will; it is presumed that she died before this date.
Event: 1850 Census 1850 KY, Nicholas Co, Precinct
Event: 1860 Census 1860 KY, Nicholas Co
Event: 1870 Census 1870 KY, Nicholas Co, East Union

Other Events and Attributes:

• Property: 26 Jun 1885, Nicholas Co, Kentucky; heir of Uncle Allen Moler

Notes:

Event: 1930 Census 1930 KY, Nicholas Co, Carlisle 2
Event: 1920 Census 1920 KY, Nicholas Co, Carlisle 3
Event: 1910 Census 1910 KY, Nicholas Co, Carlisle 4
Event: 1880 Census 1880 KY, Nicholas Co, Union Township
Also in the household are William Wilson, age 13, Edgar Wilson, age 11, and George Wilson, age 8, ID'd as stepsons; also listed Henry Bell 74 (1806) father KY, NC NC
Event: 1870 Census 1870 KY, Nicholas Co, East Union 8
Event: 1860 Census 1860 KY, Nicholas Co 7
Event: 1850 Census 1850 KY, Nicholas Co, Precinct 1 5

Property:
Will of his mother's brother, Allen Moler, written 26 Jun 1885, Nicholas Co. probated 12 Mar 1894 Nicholas Co.,
"And my nephew John Bell and Joseph Bell, who were and are the legal heirs of my sister Matilda Bell now deceased, said John and Joseph Bell to receive together that portion which would have fallen to their mother Matilda Bell had she been now living."

John married Mary Louise Henry about 1875 in Kentucky. Mary (daughter of George Henry and Sarah Northcutt) was born on 21 Jan 1848 in Kentucky; died on 20 Feb 1933 in Nicholas Co, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Property: 26 Jun 1885, Nicholas Co, Kentucky; heir of Uncle Allen Moler

Notes:

Property:
Will of his mother's brother, Allen Moler, written 26 Jun 1885, Nicholas Co. probated 12 Mar 1894 Nicholas Co.,
"And my nephew John Bell and Joseph Bell, who were and are the legal heirs of my sister Matilda Bell now deceased, said John and Joseph Bell to receive together that portion which would have fallen to their mother Matilda Bell had she been now living."

Joseph married Mary E (..) Bell, Mrs about 1867 in Kentucky. Mary was born about 1847; died after 1890. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Christopher married Margaret Catharine Banta about 1878 in Kentucky. Margaret (daughter of Andrew Jackson Banta, Jr. and Nancy Marion Colliver) was born in 1860 in Kentucky; died on 7 Jul 1887 in Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susan married Andrew Duncan Henry on 28 Nov 1877 in Nicholas Co, Kentucky. Andrew (son of George Henry and Sarah Northcutt) was born on 6 Feb 1854 in Montgomery Co, Kentucky; died on 18 Dec 1910 in Lexington, Fayette Co, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Name: John Mahler Kokendoffer
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 78
Birth Date: 3 Jan 1849
Birth Place: Nicholas
Death Date: 30 Jun 1927
Death Place: Nicholas, Kentucky, USA
Father: Wm H Kokendoffer
Mother: Johan Mohler

John married Sarah Soper about 1877 in Nicholas Co, Kentucky. Sarah was born on 8 Jul 1848 in Kentucky; died on 9 Dec 1916 in Nicholas Co, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1880, Union, Nicholas Co, Kentucky

Notes:

Census:
1880 Union, Nicholas Co, Kentucky
Wm. Kookendoffer 53
Joanna Kookendoffer 55 wife
John Kookendoffer 28 son
Henry Kookendoffer 27 son
Preston Kookendoffer 23 son
Sarah Kookendoffer 30 dau-in-law
Victor Kookendoffer 2 grandson

Notes:

Died:
Death cert
Jessie Belle Perkins
married
age 45 y 4 mo 29 d
m W.H. Perkins
placenta presia, heart failure
father Henry Moler Kentucky
mother Elizabeth Moler Kentucky
informant: Mrs. Mary Schultz (her sister)

Mrs. Jessie Bell Perkins, wife of Frank Perkins, died at her home, three miles northwest of this city, Monday of septicemia. She had been ill since Wednesday of last week. The deceased was born in Nicholas County, Kentucky and was aged forty five years, four months and twenty-nine days.

She was married May 20, 1903, in this city to Mr. Frank Perkins, who with one child, seventeen months old, survives her. Mrs. Perkins also leaves a mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Moler, one brother, Levi F. Moler of Indianapolis and two sisters, Mrs. May Schultz of this city and Mrs. Kate Harmon of Bloomington. Mrs. Perkins was a member of Central Christian church in this city and also the local order of Eastern Star. Before her marriage she was engaged in the millinery business in this city for several years. Interment at Oak Hill.
(findagrave)

Buried:
headstone: Jessie B. Mohler Perkins
1861-1907
buried next to Elizabeth "Lizzie" Perkins, her husband's 1st wife who died in 1900.

Jessie married William Frank Perkins on 20 May 1903 in Lebanon, Boone Co, Indiana. William was born on 23 Jan 1853 in Boone Co, Indiana; died on 8 Jan 1937 in Elyria, Lorain Co, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]