Pleasant Obadiah Chism (1841 - 1932)

Born 1 Sep 1841 in Jackson, Arkansas, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Louisa D (Conley) Chism — married 14 Feb 1867 in Conway, Arkansas, United States

Died 21 Dec 1932 at age 91 in Francis, Pontotoc, Oklahoma, United States

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Biography

Corporal Pleasant Chism served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: Feb 12, 1863
Mustered out: Aug 20, 1865
Side: USA
Regiment(s): 2nd Regiment, Arkansas Infantry (Union)

Pleasant Chism was born in Arkansas.

Pleasant Chism was an Oklahoman.

Pleasant Obadiah Chism was born on September 1, 1843^[1] in Jackson County, Arkansas.^[2] In 1850, he lived in Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas.^[3]

When the Civil War started, he enlisted in the Union Army on February 12, 1863 in Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas as a Corporal. He was assigned to the 1st Arkansas Infantry, Company C.^[2][4] His unit was garrisoned at Fayetteville, Arkansas after formation. The unit was poorly equipped and still waiting for uniforms, with Confederate forces attacking the town and garrison. Fighting lasted nearly three hours, with fighting on College Avenue and Dickinson Street. They were successful in repelling the rebels and holding the garrison. Shortly after the battle, they were forced to evacuate the town due to shortages of equipment and supplies. They marched to Cassville, Barry County, Missouri and garrisoned there for a short period before returning to Fayettville, Arkansas. After returning, they joined the Army of the Frontier and marched to Perryville in the Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory. While there, they pursued rebels and were in a skirmish in Perryville on August 26 and the Battle of Devil's Backbone, Back Bone Mountain, Fort Smith, on September 1. They helped capture Fort Smith and garrison there until March of 1864. While garrisoned in Fort Smith, they were involved in a skirmish at Moffatt's Station, Franklin County, on September 27, 1863. In November, they left Fort Smith and marched to Waldron, Scott County, Arkansas. They garrisoned in the town and patrolled the surrounding area for rebel forces. On November 13, they were involved in a skirmish at Mount Ida, where they surprised a Confederate camp and captured prisoners and supplies. While stationed in Waldron, they scouted the area, including Caddo Gap and Dallas. The year they wintered in Waldron was an extremely cold winter. Heavy snow fell in the area, and temperatures dropped into the teens. The 1st Arkansas Infantry lost over a third of their men to disease and desertion. In February 1864, they were ordered to report to Fort Smith, Arkansas, to join General Steel's Expedition to Camden. They fought at the Battle of Prairie D'Ane on April 9 through the 13th, Battle of Moscow on April 13th. and later at the end of the same month at the Battle of Jenkins Ferry. After that, they traveled to Little Rock, Arkansas, and then returned to Fort Smith, where they garrisoned for the remainder of the war. While stationed at Fort Smith, they engaged in escort and guard duties. They were frequently sent to rescue Union men and their families. The regiment participated in skirmishes at Bates Township on November 2, and in Newton County on November 15, 1864. At the end of the war, he mustered out of the service on August 10, 1865.^[5]

After the war, he married Louisia D. Conley on February 14, 1867 in Conway County, Arkansas.^[6] After his marriage, he lived in Griffin Township in the same county. He farmed to earn a living. His real estate holdings were valued at $700 and his personal estate at $200.^[7] In 1880, he lived in Gregory Township, the same county. He continued to farm to earn his living.^[8]

In 1900, he lived in Nichols Township, Conway County, Arkansas. He earns his living as a landlord.^[9]

In 1910, he lived in Francis, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. He owned his home free and clear of any mortgage, and farmed to earn a living. On the census record, he indicated they had been out of work for 40 weeks.^[10]

Pleasant died on December 21, 1932 in Francis, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.^[2] He was buried at Rosedale Cemetery in Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.^[11]

TimeLine

Birth 1843

Pleasant Odadiah Chism was born on September 1, 1843^[1] in Jackson County, Arkansas.^[2]

Residence 1850

Pleasant Odadiah Chism lived in Prairie Township, Newton County, Arkansas.^[3]

Marriage 1867

Pleasant Odadiah Chism married Louisia D. Conley on February 14, 1867 in Conway County, Arkansas.^[6]

Residence 1870

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

Residence 1880

Pleasant Odabiah Chism lived in Gregory Township, Conway County, Arkansas.^[8]

Residence 1900

Pleasant Odabiah Chism lived in Nichols Township, Conway County, Arkansas.^[9]

Residence 1910

Pleasant Odabiah Chism lived in Francis, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.^[10]

Residence 1920

Pleasant Odabiah Chism lived on Thomas 4th Avenue in Francis, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.^[12]

Death 1932

Pleasant Odabiah Chism died on December 21, 1932 in Francis, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.^[2]

Burial

Pleasant Odabiah Chism was buried at Rosedale Cemetery in Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.^[11]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940: Ancestry.com. U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT. USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2019. Original data: United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2019. Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917 - 9/16/1940. NAI 76193916. Record Group 15: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007. National Archives at St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A. Ancestry Record 61861 #888522
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 #3860663
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 #9812664
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 #5139214
5. ↑ Fandom Military History. https://military-history.fandom.com/wiki/1st_Arkansas_Infantry_Regiment_(Union) 1st Arkansas Infantry (Union)]." Accessed 23 Dec 2022
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} 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 #394228
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 #13590252
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1} 1880 United States Federal Census: Year: 1880; Census Place: Gregory, Conway, Arkansas; Roll: 41; Page: 368A; Enumeration District: 042 Ancestry Record 6742 #4642857
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1} 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 #53259363
10. ↑ ^{10.0 10.1} 1910 United States Federal Census: Year: 1910; Census Place: Francis, Pontotoc, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1270; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0256; FHL microfilm: 1375283 Ancestry Record 7884 #23125697
11. ↑ ^{11.0 11.1} Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9452905/pleasant-obadiah-chism: accessed 23 December 2022), memorial page for Pleasant Obadiah Chism (1 Sep 1841–21 Dec 1932), Find A Grave: Memorial #9452905, citing Rosedale Cemetery, Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, USA; Maintained by Shelley (contributor 46584254).
12. ↑ 1920 United States Federal Census: Year: 1920; Census Place: Francis, Pontotoc, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1480; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 179 Ancestry Record 6061 #49412547