Joseph Crutchfield (abt. 1845 - 1905)

Born about 1845 in Kentucky, United States

Died 7 Oct 1905 at about age 60 in San Francisco, California, United States

Biography

Joseph Crutchfield is a part of US Black heritage.

Joseph was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in the 18th U. S. Colored Infantry.^[1]

In the 1880 census Jos Crutchfield (age 35), Servant, was the married head of household in Cheyenne, Laramie, Wyoming Territory, United States.^[2]

In the 1900 census Joseph Crutchfield (age 57), Restaurant Keeper, was the married head of household in San Francisco, San Francisco, California.^[3]

"Joseph Crutchfield, a colored man, who had a small restaurant at 2841 Baker street, shot himself through the heart. About 6 a. m. William Stewart, who is connected with the master's department at the Presidio, called, at the restaurant for his breakfast. The place was closed, and, thinking something was wrong, he notified the North End police station. Police officers broke open the front door and Crutchfleld was found dead in bed in the rear of the restaurant with a bullet wound over his heart and a revolver beside the body. Crutchfleld was 65 years of age and a member of James A. Garfleld Post of the Grand Army. He had had trouble with his wlfe."^[4]

Joseph Crutchfield died (age 65) on 7 October 1905 in San Francisco, California, United States.^[5]

Sources

1. ↑ Military: "U.S., Colored Troops Military Service Records, 1863-1865"
   The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Compiled Military Service Secords of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served with the United States Colored Troops, Infantry Organizations; Microfilm Serial: M1822; Microfilm Roll: 68
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1107 #28451 (accessed 29 March 2024)
   Name: Joseph Crutchfield; Age: 19; Estimated Birth Year: abt 1845; Birth Location: Jefferson, Kentucky; Enlistment Date: 4 Sep 1864; Military Date: 4 Sep 1864; Unit: 18th U.S. Colored Infantry; Branch of Service: Infantry; Enclosures: 20.
2. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
   citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00072; Digital film/folder number: 005165572; FHL microfilm: 1255454; Image number: 368; Sheet number: 180; Sheet letter: D; Indexing batch: C55003-1
   FamilySearch Record: MWM2-Q77 (accessed 29 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YBK-J6S
   Jas Crutchfield (35), married, Servant, head of household in Cheyenne, Laramie, Wyoming Territory, United States. Born in Kentucky, United States.

   Name	Sex	Race	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
   Jos. Crutchfield	M	Black	35	Married	Head	Servant	Kentucky
   Eliza Crutchfield	F	Black	18	Married	Wife	Keeping House	Missouri
   Arthur E. Crutchfield	M	Black	1 months	Single	Son		Wyoming

3. ↑ 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1900; Census Place: San Francisco, San Francisco, California; Roll: 106; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0239
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7602 #6452539 (accessed 29 March 2024)
   Joseph Crutchfield (57), married, Restaurant Keeper, head of household in San Francisco, San Francisco, California. Born in Kentucky, USA.

   Name	Sex	Race	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
   Joseph Crutchfield	M	Black	57	Married	Head	Restaurant Keeper	Kentucky, USA
   Eliza Crutchfield	F	Black	39	Married	Wife		Missouri, USA

4. ↑ San Francisco Call, Volume 98, Number 130, 8 October 1905
5. ↑ Death: "California, U.S., Death Index, 1905-1939"
   Original data: California Department of Health and Welfare. California Vital Records-Vitalsearch
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 5187 #842702 (accessed 29 March 2024)
   Joseph Crutchfield death 7 Oct 1905 (age 65) in San Francisco, California, USA.

• US National Cemetery Interment: "U.S., National Cemetery Interment Control Forms, 1928-1962"
  Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2590 #1755506 (accessed 29 March 2024)
  Name: Joseph Critchfield; Death Date: 7 Oct 1905; Cemetery: San Francisco National Cemetery; Burial Location: San Francisco, California.