Born in Betschdorf, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France
Ancestors 
Brother of
Phillip (Bischof) Bishop, Henrey (Bischof) Bishop, Lewis (Bischof) Bishop, Charles (Bischof) Bishop, John Bishop, Martin Bishop, Doratha Bishop and Slottle Bishop
Husband of
Louise (Sahm) Bischof
— married
[date unknown] [location unknown]
Father of
Sarah Bishop and Nicolaus Bishop
Died
at about age 34
in Rocky Face, Whitfield, Georgia, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 18 Sep 2020
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Biography
Color bearer for the 154th N.Y.V.I. - same position formerly held by his younger brother, Lewis Bishop who was killed at Gettysburg. According to Mark H. Dunkelman in his book "Brothers, Heroes, Martyrs". George was killed at the battle of Dug Gap or Rocky Face Ridge in northern Georgia as he planted the colors atop the ridge. He was shot through the head and died instantly. George had been home to visit his wife and children and grieving sister-in-law, Lucy, in January and early February 1864.
George (Bischof) Bishop served in the United States Civil War.
Side: USA
Regiment(s): 154th N.Y.V.I. -
Side: USA
Regiment(s): 154th N.Y.V.I. -
Sources
- "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 01 May 2020, 20:09), entry for George Bishop(PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:LWZ8-NNN); contributed by various users.
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