William Oscar Prince (1838 - 1905)

Born Oct 1838 in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Sarah Ann (Littlejohn) Gilbert — married 20 Oct 1867 in Crawford, Illinois, United States

Died 8 Mar 1905 at age 66 in Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, United States

Biography

Pvt William Prince served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: Aug 23, 1862
Mustered out: Jul 15, 1865
Side: USA
Regiment(s): 93rd, Indiana Infantry

William Oscar Prince was born on 1838 October 1838 in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, United States, son of John Prince (1807–1873) and Annie Farris (1812–1866).^[1]

His siblings were:

1. Samuel Prince (unknown – <1860)
2. Nathaniel Prince (1835 – <1900)
3. Isom Prince (1841 – 21 November 1862)
4. Mary Jane Prince (19 March 1842 – 19 May 1932)
5. John Prince (1844 – unknown)
6. Sarah Prince (1846 – unknown)
7. Joseph Edward Prince (10 January 1846 – 24 September 1931)
8. Solomon Prince (~1848 – unknown)
9. Cjh Prince (~1850 – <1860)
10. Brizillia Prince (9 June 1850 – 19 April 1928)
11. Izella Prince (~1855 – 28 January 1923)

In 1850, William was living in Pleasant Run, Lawrence, Indiana. ^[2]

In 1860, William (21) was in the household of his father, John in Marshall Township, Lawrence, Indiana, United States. ^[3]

William (28) married Sarah Ann Littlejohn (17) (born in March 1850 in Crawford, Illinois; daughter of Duncan Littlejohn and Elizabeth Suell) on 20 October 1867 in Crawford, Illinois.^[4] Their children were:

1. Mary Elizabeth Prince (0 August 1868 – unknown)
2. Sarah Ann Prince (0 December 1870 – 1934)
3. William O Prince (1874 – unknown)
4. Minnie A. Prince (6 October 1877 – 25 April 1962)
5. Lily May Prince (28 October 1879 – 26 October 1882)

In 1870, William (30) was the head of household in North Okaw Township, Coles, Illinois, United States. ^[5]

In 1880, William (39), was a married head of household, Farmer, in Justice Precinct 1, Young, Texas, United States. ^[6]

In 1900, Wm (62), was the married head of household in Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, United States. ^[7]

William died on 8 March 1905 in Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois, aged 66.^[8] He was buried in Dodge Grove Cemetery, Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois, USA (plot: SEC. ^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #70112865 (accessed 24 July 2023)
   Memorial page for William Oscar Prince (11 Oct 1840-8 Mar 1905), citing Dodge Grove Cemetery, Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois, USA (plot: SEC.: 8, Div.: C, Grv. Spc.: 13); Maintained by Tim Naab (contributor 47480386).
2. ↑ 1850 Census: "United States Census, 1850"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 25;
   FamilySearch Record: MHJ5-KDB (accessed 24 July 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-635S-34Y
   William Prince (13) in Pleasant Run Township, Lawrence, Indiana, United States. Born in Indiana.
3. ↑ 1860 Census: "United States Census, 1860"
   citing Page: 185; Affiliate Publication Number: M653;
   FamilySearch Record: M4F5-627 (accessed 24 July 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YBY-FP
   William Prince (20) in Marshall Township, Lawrence, Indiana, United States. Born in Indiana.
4. ↑ Marriage: "Illinois Marriages, 1815-1935"
   citing FHL microfilm: 1310116; Record number: 1169;
   FamilySearch Record: Q292-8W8X (accessed 24 July 2023)
   William Prince marriage to Sarah Ann Littlejohn on 20 Oct 1867 in Crawford, Illinois, United States.
5. ↑ 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870"
   citing Page: 5; Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 23; FHL microfilm: 000545696; Record number: 21365;
   FamilySearch Record: M64V-6JP (accessed 24 July 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-X2M7-JH2 Image number 00541
   William Prince (30) head of household in North Okaw Township, Coles, Illinois, United States. Born in Indiana.
6. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
   citing enumeration district , sheet , NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm .
   FamilySearch Record: MFJL-XV9 (accessed 24 July 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YBC-SM1 Image number 00131
   William Prince (39), married, Farmer, head of household in Justice Precinct 1, Young, Texas, United States. Born in Indiana, United States.
7. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 1; FHL microfilm: 1240244; Record number: 22826;
   FamilySearch Record: MSSN-C5W (accessed 24 July 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-691Q-R3G Image number 00466
   Wm Prince (62), married head of household in Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, United States. Born in Indiana.
8. ↑ Death: "Illinois Deaths and Burials, 1749-1999"
   citing FHL microfilm: 1301513; Record number: 6;
   FamilySearch Record: HP3Z-L2ZM (accessed 24 July 2023)
   William Prince death 7 Mar 1905 (age 65) in Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, United States.

See also:

• https://secure.in.gov/apps/iara/search/Home/Detail?rId=1085770