John E
Benedict
Born in Waterford, Saratoga, New York, United States
Son of Thomas Benedict
and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Mary Jane (Sanford) Benedict
— married
1862 (to 19 May 1863) in Boone, Illinois, United States
[children unknown]
Died
at about age 31
in Vicksburg, Warren, Mississippi, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 14 Mar 2024
This page has been accessed 14 times.
Biography
John E Benedict served in the United States Civil War.
Side: USA
Side: USA
John E Benedict was KIlled in Action during The United States Civil War.
Pvt. John E. Benedict was born in Waterford, New York in 1832. In 1860, he was living in Boone, Illinois with his father Thomas Benedict born in 1795, PA.[1]On 20 August 1862 he married Mary Jane Sanford, Boone, Illinois.[2]
Civil War
John enlisted with the Union Army at the age of 30 on 2 August 1862. He was living in Belvidere, Illinois working as a farmer. John was 5'9" tall, light complexion, blue eyes and had brown hair. He was mustered into Company G, 95th Regiment, Illinois Infantry on 4 September 1862.[3]
Pvt. Benedict was killed in battle on 19 May 1863 at Vicksburg, Mississippi. He is buried in Section G, 4549 of the Vicksburg National Cemetery.
John's wife Mary J. took out his military pension.[4][5]
Sources
- ↑ "United States Census, 1860", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MX4R-KHD : Sun Mar 10 23:28:47 UTC 2024), Entry for E Wolverton and S Denny, 1860.
- ↑ "Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X25W-7H7 : Thu Mar 07 05:21:05 UTC 2024), Entry for John E Benedict and Miss Mary Jane Sanford, 1862.
- ↑ ACWRD: John E. Benedict Residence Belvidere IL; a 30 year-old Farmer. Enlisted on 8/2/1862 at Belvidere, IL as a Private. On 9/4/1862 he mustered into "G" Co. IL 95th Infantry He was Killed on 5/19/1863 at Vicksburg, MS He was described at enlistment as: 5' 9.0", light complexion, blue eyes, brown hair Other Information: born in Waterford, NY Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.: - Illinois: Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men - Illinois State Archives @ http://www.ilsos.gov/isaveterans/civilmustersrch.jsp (c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. @ www.civilwardata.com
- ↑ "United States General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KDPT-Y53 : Sat Mar 09 21:48:34 UTC 2024), Entry for John E Benedict and Mary J Benedict, 1863.
- ↑ "United States Civil War and Later Pension Index, 1861-1917", , FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NHC4-5WB : 24 March 2016), John E. Benedict, 1863.
- Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6036728/john_e-benedict: accessed March 14, 2024), memorial page for Pvt John E Benedict (1832–19 May 1863), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6036728, citing Vicksburg National Cemetery, Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi, USA; Maintained by Joel Manuel (contributor 46494625).
Is John E your ancestor? Please don't go away!
Login to collaborate or comment, or
ask our community of genealogists a question.
Login to collaborate or comment, or ask our community of genealogists a question.
Sponsored Search by Ancestry.com
DNA
No known carriers of John E's ancestors' DNA have taken a DNA test.
No known carriers of John E's ancestors' DNA have taken a DNA test.
Have you taken a DNA test? If so, login to add it. If not, see our friends at Ancestry DNA.
Comments
Leave a message for others who see this profile.
There are no comments yet.
Login to post a comment.
B > Benedict > John E Benedict
Categories: Belvidere, Illinois | Waterford, New York | Vicksburg National Cemetery, Vicksburg, Mississippi | Siege of Vicksburg | Vicksburg Campaign | 95th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, United States Civil War | Killed in Action, United States of America, United States Civil War