William Henry Chism (1843 - 1909)

Born 10 Oct 1843 in Tennessee, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Nancy E Wells — married 28 Sep 1872 in Conway, Arkansas, United States

Died 15 Apr 1909 at age 65 in Cleveland, Conway, Arkansas, United States

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Biography

Private William Chism served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: Jul 19, 1863
Mustered out: Aug 20, 1865
Side: USA
Regiment(s): 2nd Regiment, Arkansas Cavalry (Union)

William Chism was born in Tennessee.

William Chism was an Arkansan.

William Henry Chism was born on October 10, 1843^[1] in Tennessee.^[2] His father moved the family to Arkansas. In 1850, he lived in Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas.^[3]

When the Civil War started, he enlisted in the Union Army on July 19, 1863 in Jasper, Arkansas as a private. He was assigned to the 2nd Arkansas Cavalry, Company D.^[2][4] The unit spent much of its time patrolling northern Arkansas to counter Confederate guerrillas and bandits who preyed on the local Union families. They proved successful in countering the rebels in the area. In the fall of 1864, the unit participated in the counter of Confederate General Sterling Price's Missouri Raid. The only Arkansas Union regiment to do so from start to finish. Apart from the patrols and skirmishes, they performed other important duties, such as escorting supply trains and guarding military posts.^[5] At the end of the war, he mustered out on August 20, 1865.^[6]

After the war, he lived in Griffin Township, Conway County, Arkansas. He lived with his brother Pleasant and his family. He worked as a farm laborer to earn a living.^[7] William married Nancy Elizabeth Wells on September 5, 1872 in Conway County, Arkansas.^[8]

In 1880, he lived in Gregory Township, Conway County, Arkansas. He continued to work as a farmer to earn a living.^[9] In 1900, he lived in Nichols Township in the same county. He rented his home and worked as a farm manager.^[10]

William died on April 15, 1909^[2] in Conway County, Arkansas. He was buried at Mount Vernon Cemetery in Conway County, Arkansas.^[1]

TimeLine

Birth 1843

William Henry Chism was born on October 10, 1843^[1] in Tennessee.^[2]

Residence 1850

William Henry Chism lived in Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas.^[3]

Residence 1870

William Henry Chism lived in Griffin Township, Conway County, Arkansas near the Springfield post office.^[7]

Marriage 1872

William Henry Chism married Nancy Elizabeth Wells on September 5, 1872 in Conway County, Arkansas.^[8]

Residence 1880

William Henry Chism lived in Gregory Township, Conway County, Arkansas.^[9]

Residence 1900

William Henry Chism lived in Nichols Township, Conway County, Arkansas.^[10]

Death 1909

William Henry Chism died on April 15, 1909^[2] in Conway County, Arkansas.^[1]

Burial

William Henry Chism was buried at Mount Vernon Cemetery in Conway County, Arkansas.^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4} Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79561849/william-henry-chism: accessed 23 December 2022), memorial page for William Henry Chism (10 Oct 1843–15 Apr 1909), Find A Grave: Memorial #79561849, citing Mount Vernon Cemetery, Conway County, Arkansas, USA; Maintained by Beckie (Carter) Williams (contributor 46990712).
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4} U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865: Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database Ancestry Record 1555 #2957800
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} 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: Prairie, Newton, Arkansas; Roll: 28; Page: 2a Ancestry Record 8054 #9812665
4. ↑ U.S., Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865: National Park Service. U.S., Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007. Original data: National Park Service, Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, online <https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/>, acquired 2007. Ancestry Record 1138 #5136739
5. ↑ Enyclopedia of Arkansas, last edited on 22 Jull 2020. "2nd Arkansas Cavalry (US)." Accessed 23 Dec 2022
6. ↑ Wikipedia, The Free Encylopedia, last edited on 8 Oct 2022. "2nd Arkansas Cavalry Regiment (Union)." Accessed 23 Dec 2022
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} 1870 United States Federal Census: Year: 1870; Census Place: Griffin, Conway, Arkansas; Roll: M593_50; Page: 22B Ancestry Record 7163 #12511035
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1} Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957: Ancestry.com. Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original data: "Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2009, 2011. "Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957," database, FamilySearch; from Arkansas Courts of Common Pleas and County Clerks. Digital images of originals housed at various county courthouses in the State of Arkansas. Marriage records. Ancestry Record 2548 #391052
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1} 1880 United States Federal Census: Year: 1880; Census Place: Gregory, Conway, Arkansas; Roll: 41; Page: 366B; Enumeration District: 042 Ancestry Record 6742 #6150305
10. ↑ ^{10.0 10.1} 1900 United States Federal Census: Year: 1900; Census Place: Nichols, Conway, Arkansas; Roll: 55; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 1240055 Ancestry Record 7602 #53259292

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