Alexander Shaw Dysart (abt. 1832 - 1896)

Born about 24 Oct 1832 in Alyth, Perthshire, Scotland

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Died 13 Feb 1896 at about age 63 in Delaware Co., New York

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Alexander S. Dysart, son of Duncan and Elizabeth Dysart, was born October 24, 1832^[1] in Scotland.^[2][3]

Alexander seems to have arrived in America on November 5, 1833 in the ship Arkwright traveling from Dundee, Scotland to New York with his father, Duncan.^[4] It is not clear whether Elizabeth is with them or whether Duncan married in America shortly after arrival, although Elizabeth is recorded on census records as born in Scotland.

The 1860 U.S. Federal Census records Alexander Dysart, age 24 born in Scotland, living with his parents Duncan Dysart, age 46 born in Scotland, and Elizabeth Dysart, age 44 born in Scotland. His siblings are also in the household: Ellen age 20 born in NY, Robert age 15 born in NY, Margaret age 11 born in NY, Joseph age 8 born in NY, and William age 9 months born in NY.^[5]

Alexander Dysart enlisted in Delhi, Delaware Co., New York as a private into the 3rd New York Cavalry on August 22, 1861 for a three year term of duty. His father's name was listed as "Duncan." Alexander was mustered out August 21, 1864.^[6] The New York Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts indicate that he was appointed a Wagoner in October 1861.^[7]

Alexander Dysark (1833) New York State Census, 1865 District 01, Delhi, Delaware, New York https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVNN-PN34 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-XK5Q-JBF?i=20&cc=1491284

The 1870 U.S. Federal Census records Alexander Dysart, age 35 born in Scotland, living with his parents Duncan and Elizabeth Dysart in Delhi, Delaware Co., New York. His sister Margaret and brother William are also in the household.^[8]

Rex(Alex) Dysart (1834) New York State Census, 1875 Delhi, Delaware, New York https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VNKQ-J3X https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-6529-B3T?i=9&cc=1918735

The 1880 U.S. Federal Census records Alexander S. Dysart, a farmer age 45 born in Scotland, living in Delhi, Delaware Co., New York. In his household are his wife Emily, age 41 born in NY, daughter Lizzie age 7 born in NY, daughter Mary age 4 born in NY, son James Duncan age 2 born in NY, mother Elizabeth age 69 born in Scotland, and sister Euphemia age 42 born in Scotland.^[9]

The 1890 Veterans Schedule records Alexander Dysart living in Delhi, Delaware Co., New York as having served for three years in Co. E, 3rd NY Cavalry. He is suffering from fever, ague and rheumatism and is not receiving a pension.^[10]

Alexander S. Dysart died February 13, 1896 and was buried in the West Delhi Cemetery, Delhi, Delaware Co., New York.^[11]

Sources

1. ↑ Find A Grave Memorial #126158929 for Alexander S. Dysart, West Delhi Cemetery, Delhi, Delaware Co., New York.
2. ↑ 1880 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Delaware Co., Delhi, Family #13.
3. ↑ 1860 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Delaware Co., Delhi, Family #827.
4. ↑ New York, Passenger and Immigration Lists, 1820-1850 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2003.
5. ↑ 1860 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Delaware Co., Delhi, Family #827.
6. ↑ New York, Town Clerks' Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War, ca 1861-1865 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
7. ↑ New York, Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
8. ↑ 1870 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Delaware Co., Delhi, Family #319.
9. ↑ 1880 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Delaware Co., Delhi, Family #13.
10. ↑ "1890 Veterans Schedules" [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005. Original Source: The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Special Schedules of the Eleventh Census (1890) Enumerating Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War; Series Number: M123; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs; Record Group Number: 15; Census Year: 1890.
11. ↑ Find A Grave Memorial #126158929 for Alexander S. Dysart, West Delhi Cemetery, Delhi, Delaware Co., New York.

• Alexander Shaw Dysart (21 Sep 1831)

Father's Name: Duncan Dysart Mother's Name: Elezabeth Thom Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQ7N-XKM

• 1860 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Delaware Co., Delhi, Family #827.
• 1870 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Delaware Co., Delhi, Family #319.
• 1880 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Delaware Co., Delhi, Family #13.
• "1890 Veterans Schedules" [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005. Original Source: The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Special Schedules of the Eleventh Census (1890) Enumerating Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War; Series Number: M123; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs; Record Group Number: 15; Census Year: 1890.
• Find A Grave Memorial #126158929 for Alexander S. Dysart, West Delhi Cemetery, Delhi, Delaware Co., New York.
• New York, Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
• New York, Passenger and Immigration Lists, 1820-1850 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2003.
• New York, Town Clerks' Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War, ca 1861-1865 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original Source: New York State Archives; Albany, New York; Town Clerks´ Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War, ca 1861-1865; Collection Number: (N-Ar)13774; Box Number: 16; Roll Number: 10

Notes

Find A Grave Memorial #126158929 Birth: Oct. 24, 1832 Death: Feb. 13, 1896 Spouse: Emily Covert Dysart (1837 - 1895) *Calculated relationship Burial: West Delhi Cemetery, Delhi, Delaware County, New York, USA Created by: Roger D. Davis Record added: Mar 10, 2014