Jacob W. Vanvelsen (abt. 1840 - 1864)

Born about 1840 in Delaware, New York, United States

Ancestors

Died 21 Mar 1864 at about age 24 in Andersonville National Historic Site, Macon County, Georgia, United States

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Pvt Jacob Vanvelsen served in the United States Civil War.
Side: USA

Pvt Jacob Vanvelsen was a POW in Andersonville Prison during The United States Civil War.

Pvt Jacob Vanvelsen Died while a Prisoner of War in Andersonville Prison during the United States Civil War.

Private Jacob W. Vanvelsen was born about 1840 in New York, United States.^[1][2]

In 1850, Jacob (9) was living with Elijah Vaubelson (40), Hannah Vaubelson (38), Phillip Vaubelson (15), Mary Vaubelson (12), Stephen Vaubelson (8), Andrew Vaubelson (3), and Sarah Vaubelson (0). ^[3]

In 1860, Jacob (19) was living with Elijah Vnvelson (50), Hannah Vnvelson (47), Steven K Vnvelson (18), Andrew D Vnvelson (13), Sarah E Vnvelson (11), and Franklin A Vnvelson (9). ^[4]

During the Civil War, he enlisted as a Private in Company [ ] of the [Unit]. These men were principally recruited in the counties of [ ]. ^[5]

He was captured and sent to Andersonville Prison, where he died of disease on March 21, 1864 in Andersonville, aged 23. He was buried in Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville National Historic Site, Macon County, Georgia.^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ New York, U.S., Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900: New York State Archives; Albany, New York; Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts of New York State Volunteers, United States Sharpshooters, and United States Colored Troops [ca. 1861-1900]; Box #: 157 Ancestry Record 1965 #446761 New York, U.S., Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900:

   Name:	Jacob W Van Velsan
   Age:	22
   Birth Year:	abt 1840
   Birth Place:	Delaware, New York
   Enlistment Year:	1862
   Enlistment Location:	Olive, New York, USA
   Muster Year:	1862
   Muster Regiment:	120th Infantry
   Separation Date:	23 Mar 1864
   Separation Details:	Died

2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41760222/jacob-w-vanvelsen: accessed 04 July 2023), memorial page for Pvt Jacob W. Vanvelsen (unknown–21 Mar 1864), Find A Grave: Memorial #41760222, citing Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville National Historic Site, Macon County, Georgia, USA; Maintained by Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (contributor 48353502). Death:

   Name:	Pvt Jacob W. Vanvelsen
   Birth Date:	unknown
   Death Date:	21 Mar 1864
   Death Place:	Andersonville National Historic Site, Macon County, Georgia, USA
   Cemetery:	Andersonville National Cemetery
   Cemetery Address:	Andersonville National Historic Site, Macon County, Georgia, USA
   Plot:	K-83

3. ↑ 1850 United States Federal Census: The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Hurley, Ulster, New York; Roll: 608; Page: 230b Ancestry Record 8054 #8693962 1850 United States Federal Census:

   Name:	Jacob Vaubelson
   Gender:	Male
   Age:	10
   Birth Year:	abt 1840
   Birthplace:	New York
   Line Number:	25
   Family Number:	92

   Household Members
   Name	Age
   Elijah Vaubelson	40
   Hannah Vaubelson	38
   Phillip Vaubelson	15
   Mary Vaubelson	12
   Jacob Vaubelson	10
   Stephen Vaubelson	8
   Andrew Vaubelson	3
   Sarah Vaubelson	0

4. ↑ 1860 United States Federal Census: The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Shandaken, Ulster, New York; Roll: M653_872; Page: 928; Family History Library Film: 803872 Ancestry Record 7667 #48617479 1860 United States Federal Census:

   Name:	Jacob W Vnvelson
   Age:	20
   Birth Year:	abt 1840
   Gender:	Male
   Birth Place:	New York
   Family Number:	1307
   Cannot Read, Write:	Y

   Household Members
   Name	Age
   Elijah Vnvelson	50
   Hannah Vnvelson	47
   Jacob W Vnvelson	20
   Steven K Vnvelson	18
   Andrew D Vnvelson	13
   Sarah E Vnvelson	11
   Franklin A Vnvelson	9

5. ↑ https://www.familysearch.org/

See also:

• U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau (Civil War); Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865 (Civil War Union Draft Records); NAI: 4213514; Archive Volume Number: 3 of 3 Ancestry Record 1666 #3060788

U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865: