John W. Stratton, son of John Strutton and Alydia Clark, was born on 11 February 1829 in Monroe County, Tennessee. He passed away on 5 February 1814 in Monroe County and is buried in Giles Cemetery, Rafter, Monroe County, Tennessee.
↑ Source: #S377 Name: R J Anderson Spouse: J W Strutton Marriage Date: 30 Nov 1850 Marriage County: Monroe Marriage State: Tennessee
↑ Source: #S80 Monroe Co., TN; Roll M653_1265, 15th Dist., p. 290 Household #1464
Strutton, John W. 30 M Farmer b. TN RE $600 PP $1000
R. J. 29 F b. TN
Nelson 7 M b. TN
Stephen L. 5 M b. TN
William 3 M b. TN
Harriet 1 F b. TN
↑ Source: #S81 Monroe Co., TN; T9_1272; p 159; ED 212; District 20 Note: Living next door to son, Nelson, and his family. House # 57
Stratton, J. W. Head W M 51 Md Farmer b TN
Rody Wife W F 50 Md Keeping house b TN
S. L. Son W M 26 S works on farm b TN
W. P. Son W M 24 S works on farm b TN
Harriet Dau W F 22 S at home b TN
Susan Dau W F 18 S at home b TN
Clara Dau W F 16 S at home b TN
Mary Dau W F 11 S at home b TN
Kehill, Geo Boarder W M 35 S Hunter b TN
↑ Source: #S82 Monroe, TN; T623_1589; page 5A; ED 121; Civil District 20
Stratton, John Head W M Mar 1829 71 Wd b TN Farmer
Susan Dau W F Jul 1862 32 S b TN
Clara Dau W F Aug 1865 34 S b TN
Mollie Dau W F Oct 1868 31 S b TN
Kahill, George Boarder W M Jan 1848 52 S b TN
Pearson, Cas Boarder W M Jun 1890 10 S b TN
George Boarder W M Nov 1893 6 S b TN
Pearson, Harriet Head W F May 1858 52 Wd b TN 1 child/1 living
John W. Son W M Sep 1884 15 S b TN
↑ Source: #S83 Civil District 20, Monroe, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1514; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0154; ; FHL microfilm: 1375527. Household #119
Stratton, John Head M W 82 Wd b TN Own income
William P Son M W 54 S b TN Farmer
Susan N Dau F W 48 S b TN
Pearson, George Gr son M W 16 S b TN
Source: S80 Media: Census/Tax Abbreviation: Federal Census 1860 Title: 1860 United States Federal Census Author: U.S. Bureau of the Census Publication: U. S. Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration Note: Effective date of census 1 June 1860 Repository: #R11
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Source: S81 Abbreviation: Federal Census 1880 Title: Federal Census 1880 Publication: Effective date 1 Jun 1880. Repository: #R11
Source: S82 Abbreviation: Federal Census 1900 Title: Federal Census 1900 Publication: Effective 1 Jun 1900 Repository: #R11
Source: S83 Abbreviation: Federal Census 1910 Title: Federal Census 1910 Publication: Effective date 15 April 1910 Repository: #R11
Notes
Note NI1369 He served as a captain in the 59th Tennessee Infantry Regiment, Company G, CSA.
Roll Title:List of Confederates Captured at Vicksburg, Mississippi, July 4, 1863
No. 355
Name: J. W. Stratton
Rank: Captain
Regiment" 59th Tennessean
Co.: G
Where captured: Vicksburg, Miss.
When captured: July 4, 1863
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Vicksburg, Mississippi, July 10th, 1863
To Whom It May Concern, Know Ye That:
I, J. W. Stratten Captain of Co. T 59th Reg't Tenn Vols. C.S.A., being a prisoner of War, in the hands of the United States Forces, in virtue of the capitulation of the city of Vicksburg and its Garrison, by Lieut. Gen. John C. Pemberton, C.S.A., Commanding, on the 4th day of July, 1863, do in pursuance of the terms of said capitulation, give this my solemn parole under oath----------
That I will not take up arms again against the United States, nor serve in any military, police, or constabulary force in any Fort, Garrison or field work, held by the Confederate States of America, against the United States of America, nor as guard of any prisons, depots or stores nor discharge any duties usually performed by Officers or soldiers against the United States of America, until duly exchanged by the proper authorities.
signed/ J. W. Strutton
Sworn to and subscribed before me at Vicksburg, Miss. this 10th day of July 1863.
signed/ J. O. Polbun, ?? Reg't Illinois
Captain and Paroling Officer
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