Andrew D. Braden (1835 - 1919)

Born 2 Sep 1835 in Trumbull, Ohio, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Clementine (Byrd) Braden — married 18 Jun 1872 in Morrow, Ohio, United States

Died 15 Aug 1919 at age 83 in Mount Gilead, Morrow, Ohio, United States

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Biography

Andrew Braden was born in Appalachia, in Ohio.

Andrew Braden was an Ohioan.

Captain Andrew Braden served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: 1861
Mustered out: at the end of the war
Side: USA
Regiment(s): 19th Regiment, 105th Regiment, Ohio Infantry, United States Civil War

Andrew was born in 1835 to Irish immigrants, George Braden and Sarah McCartney Braden. His only son John passed away on his 25th birthday in 1901. He passed away in 1919.

Books

The Story of a Thousand by Albion Winegar Tourgée, page 200, Appendices, published by S. McGerald & Son, 1896

”Andrew D. Braden, who succeeded Captain Ephraim Kee in command of Company B, was one of the most justly esteemed officers of the regiment. Of a rare modesty, he needed to be sought out to be known. He served in Company C, of the 19th O. V. I., in the three months’ service in West Virginia, and was mustered in as 1st Lieutenant of Company B, 105th, with which he remained until the regiment was mustered out. From September, 1864 until February, 1865, he was Acting Judge Advocate of Baird’s division, 14th Army Corps, but remained in command of his company and marched with it. After the close of the war, he engaged in the practice of his profession, at Canton, Ohio, where he still resides. He was appointed postmaster by President Harrison and served one term.”

Andrew D. Braden enlisted into the 105th Ohio Volunteer Infantry on July 19, 1862 being recruited by Captain John Reeves (who recruited much of Company B) and was made 1st Lieutenant under his good friend Ephrain Kee who was made Captain. When Captain Kee became ill and died, Braden was promoted to Captain on January 18, 1863 and served in this capacity until mustered out. He had three months previous service as a Private in Company C of the 19th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.

Newspapers

“The Stark County Democrat”, (Canton, Ohio), 30 May 1878, page 5

In this article, Captain A. D. Braden is noted as the Marshall for the Decoration Day march.

“The Stark County Democrat”, (Canton, Ohio), 15 Jan 1880, page 5

A. D. Braden, Captain of Co. I, Canton, and First Lieutenant Julius Richeimer, of Co. D, Massillon, of the Eighth Regiment, O. N. G., have tendered their resignations which have been accepted and and an order for the election of their successors issued from State headquarters. - Akron Beacon.

“The Greenville Journal”, (Greenville, Ohio), 13 Feb 1890, page 3

The President appointed the following postmasters a few days ago: Joshua C. Light, Ottawa; Schiller Fogleson, Marion; Adam M. Rice, Kenton; Andrew D. Braden, Canton; Chilles E. Cook, Paulding: George Hall, Lima.

“The Stark County Democrat”, (Canton, Ohio), 10 Nov 1899, page 8

Andrew D. Braden, of Canton, has been granted a pension of $10 per month.

“Akron Daily Democrat”, (Akron, Ohio), 08 Oct 1900, page 5

Col. Perkin's Guests.

Col. George T. Perkins, accompanied by 10 members of his regiment, the 105th O. V. I., left Sunday evening In a special car for Chattanooga, to attend the annual reunion of the command. The veterans are the guests of Col. Perkins. Those In the party were Capt. William Wallace, Lieut. William H. Forbis, Sergeant Elverton J. Clapp, all of Warren; Capt. Henry H. Cummings of Tidioute, Pa.; Capt A. D. Braden, Canton; Capt. Hartzell, Mahoning county; Capt Daniel E. Stambaugh, Youngstown; Sergeant L. N. Parker, and Private A. G. Hutchinson, Cleveland.

“The Akron Beacon Journal”, (Akron, Ohio), 11 Feb 1901, page 3

Surprised.

Colonel Perkins’ Home Invaded by His Comrades.

A delightful social gathering took place at the residence of Col. George T. Perkins on Prospect street Saturday evening. The occasion was a great surprise to Colonel Perkins when there stepped in upon him the members of the party who made the trip south last summer as his guests to the battlefields where his regiment had fought. There were ten in Colonel Perkins’ party last summer and all but one were present Saturday. the only absent one being E. J. Clapp of Warren, who is in the west Those who were there were: Capt. William Wallace of Warren, Daniel Stambaugh of Youngstown, John C. Hartzell of Sebrlng, A. D. Braden of Canton, A. J. Hutchinson of Cleveland, William H. Forbes, S. N. Parker and Capt A. P. Baldwin of Akron. All of these except Captain Baldwin served in Colonel Perkins’ regiment, the 105th.

After a fine dinner had been served, Mr. Hartzell made a splendid little speech, presenting to Colonel Perkins a souvenir volume of last summer's trip, bound in Russia leather. It is entitled "The Story of the Ten," and contains a history of the trip, pictures of the party making it and photographs of scenes on the battlefields visited, together with some old-time war pictures. It Is a handsome booklet prepared simply for the benefit of those making the trip.

“The Marion Star”, (Marion, Ohio), 15 Aug 1919, page 9

CAPTAIN ANDREW BRADEN DIES AT MT. GILEAD

First Commander of G. A. R. Post at Mt. Gilead.

Mt. Gilead O., Aug. 15. —[Special] — Captain Andrew D. Braden, first post commander of the Mt. Gilead, G. A. R., died at his home here this morning at the age of eighty-three. His death was the result of a stroke of paralysis suffered a few days ago.

Captain Braden was born at Mt. Gilead, but spent most of his life at Canton, moving back here two years ago. He is survived by his widow.

The funeral will be held Monday, Rev. J. B. Manley, of Mt. Gilead officiating. Burial will be made in the River Cliff cemetery.

Sources

"United States Census, 1850", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MX3C-RT3 : Thu Oct 05 13:27:41 UTC 2023), Entry for George Braden and Sarah Braden, 1850. Student.

"United States Civil War Soldiers Index, 1861-1865", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FSMP-14D : 24 August 2021), Andrew D. Braden, 1861-1865.

"United States Civil War Soldiers Index, 1861-1865", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FS6D-Z2R : 25 August 2021), Andrew Braden, 1861-1865.

"Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2016", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XZYC-2BC : Wed Oct 18 16:22:24 UTC 2023), Entry for A. D. Braden and Mary C. Bird, 12 Jun 1872.

"United States Census, 1880", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8ST-NTP : Tue Oct 03 09:21:24 UTC 2023), Entry for Andrew D. Braden and Clementina Braden, 1880.

"United States Census, 1900", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMXQ-PDM : Wed Oct 04 05:10:37 UTC 2023), Entry for Andrew Braden and Clementine Braden, 1900.

"United States Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards, 1907-1933", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K649-FT5 : Wed Nov 01 21:22:50 UTC 2023), Entry for Andrew D Braden and Clementine B Braden, 1907-1933.

"United States Census, 1910", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ML68-H4P : Thu Oct 05 12:44:03 UTC 2023), Entry for Andrew D Braden and Clementine Braden, 1910.

Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953, Andrew D Braden, 15 Aug 1919; citing Mt. Gilead, Morrow, Ohio.

Find A Grave: Memorial #103528411 — Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 05 February 2021), memorial page for Capt Andrew D. Braden (2 Sep 1835–15 Aug 1919), Find a Grave Memorial no. 103528411, citing Rivercliff Cemetery, Mount Gilead, Morrow County, Ohio, USA ; Maintained by J S (contributor 47535342) .