Philetus
Morrison
Axtell
Born in Ohio, United States
Ancestors 
Son of Benoni Martin Axtell
and Amanda (Bonham) Axtell
Brother of
Robert Thompson Axtell and John H. Axtell
Husband of
Esther Ann (Ross) Axtell
— married
27 Aug 1854 in Johnson County, Iowa, United States
Descendants 
Father of
Martin E Axtell, Amanda A Axtell, Mary Elizabeth (Axtell) Shannon, Alice O (Axtell) Rinehart, Philetus Robert Axtell, Perry Edwin Axtell, Minnie Belle (Axtell) Wall, Electa L. (Axtell) Blair and Lottie May Axtell
Died
at age 72
in Formoso, Jewell County, Kansas, USA
Profile last modified
| Created 29 Dec 2010
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Biography
Philetus, son of Benoni Axtell and Amanda Bonham, was born on 15 Dec 1834 in Ohio.[1]
On 27 Aug 1854, Philetus married Hester Ann Ross in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa.[2]
Philetus moved to Iowa in 1852. During the Civil War, he served in the army from 14 Aug 1861 until 14 Sep 1864.[3] Upon his return, he settled near Columbus, Iowa.[1]
Philetus passed away on 29 Aug 1927 in Formoso, Jewell County, Kansas.[4]
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Family History: Axtell, Carson A. Axtell Genealogy: (1945). N.p., Higginson Book Company,1997. Reference 8-464. p.149
- ↑
Marriage:
"Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934"
citing reference Marr Certificate, county courthouses, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,704,850.
FamilySearch Record: XJXM-8QS (accessed 28 February 2023)
Philetus M Axtell marriage to Hester Ann Ross on 27 Aug 1854 in Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa, United States. - ↑
Military:
"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 #2202011 (accessed 28 February 2023)
Name: Philetus Morrison Axtell; Enlistment Age: 26; Birth Date: 1834; Birth Place: Ohio, USA; Enlistment Date: 20 Aug 1861; Enlistment Place: Johnson County, Iowa; Enlistment Rank: 5th Corpl; Muster Date: 5 Sep 1861; Muster Place: Iowa; Muster Company: H; Muster Regiment: 2nd Cavalry; Muster Regiment Type: Cavalry; Muster Information: Enlisted; Rank Change Date: 10 Oct 1861; Rank Change Rank: 4th Corporal; Muster Out Date: 19 Sep 1865; Muster Out Place: Selma, Alabama; Muster Out Information: Mustered Out; Side of War: Union; Survived War?: Yes; Residence Place: Johnson County, Iowa; Last Known Residence Place: Louisa County, Iowa; Death Date: 25 Aug 1907; Burial Place: Concord, Louisa Co., Iowa; Additional Notes 2: Rank Change 2 Date: 05 Nov 1861; Rank Change 2 Rank: Farrier;; Title: Roster & Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of Rebellion; SUVCW Database: http://www.suvcwdb.org/. - ↑ Obituary: The Muscatine Journal (Muscatine, Iowa) 30 Aug 1907, Fri , p.8
Dr. Philetus R. Axtell b. 15 Dec 1834, Knox County, Ohio m. Esther A. Ross, 27 Aug 1854 d. Formosa [sic, i.e. Fomoso], Kansas.
- Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
Find A Grave: Memorial #5791228 (accessed 28 February 2023)
Memorial page for Philetus Morrison Axtell (15 Dec 1834-29 Aug 1907), citing Indian Creek Cemetery, Columbus Junction, Louisa County, Iowa, USA; Maintained by Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (contributor 48353502).
Acknowledgements
Axtell-989 was created through the import of 384-edited.ged on 29 December 2010.
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