Orrin Weston Jewett (1843 - 1921)

Born 11 Aug 1843 in Palmyra, Somerset, Maine, USA

Ancestors

Husband of Pamelia Ann (Tilton) Jewett — married 8 Feb 1868 (to before 27 Jun 1879) in Cornville, Somerset, Maine, United States

Husband of Emma (Blackburn) Jewett — married 27 Jun 1879 in Richmond, Virginia, United States

Died 1 Jan 1921 at age 77 in Altadena, Los Angeles, California, USA [uncertain]

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Biography

Orrin Jewett was born in Maine.

Private Orrin Jewett served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: Dec 24, 1863
Mustered out: Dec 6, 1865
Side: USA
Regiment(s): Company E, 2nd Regiment, Maine Cavalry

Orrin Jewett was interred in California.

Orrin was born 11 Aug 1843 in Palmyra, Somerset, Maine, United States.^[1] His parents were Joseph Danforth Jewett and Loving Weston Jewett.^[2]

Orrin, 20 living in Skowhegan, was mustered into the Union Army as Corporal in Company E, 2nd Regiment, Maine Cavalry on 24 Dec 1863. Reduced from Corporal to Private at own request. ^[3][4] He mustered out and was honorably discharged on 6 Dec 1865 in Augusta, Georgia.^[5] The 2nd Maine Cavalry was organized in Augusta, Maine between 30 Nov 1863 and 2 Jan 1864 for 3 years service. The Regiment participated in the Red River Campaign, and the Battles of Marianna and Fort Blakely.^[6]

Orrin married twice. His first marriage was to Pamelia Ann Tilton. They registered their intention to be married on 15 Jan 1868 in Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, United States^[7] and were married 8 Feb 1868^[8]

He divorced Pamelia sometime between the 1870 Census in June and June 1879.

Orrin married Emma Blackburn on 27 Jun 1879 in Richmond, Henrico, Virginia, United States.^[9]

Orrin was a veterinarian. He was a member of Pasadena, California’s John F. Godfrey Post of the G.A.R.

Orrin passed away 1 Jan 1921 in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States ^[1]and is buried in Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum in Altadena, California.^[2]

Reference Notes

Orrin's death certificate indicates that his middle name and his mother's maiden name were Melton, not Weston. Appears to be incorrect.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} "California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994", citing Record number: 0, FamilySearch Record: QLTJ-3RP8 (accessed 2 August 2022) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89SX-9P9S Image number 00843, Orrin Melton Jewett death 1 Jan 1921 (age 77) in Los Angeles, California, United States.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Find a Grave (has image), Find A Grave: Memorial #7923997 (accessed 2 August 2022), Memorial page for Dr Orrin W Jewett (11 Aug 1843-1 Jan 1921), citing Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum, Altadena, Los Angeles County, California, USA; Maintained by Shiver (contributor 46539565).
3. ↑ “Annual report of the Adjutant General of the State of Maine, 1861-1866 - Vol 1863,” John L. Hodsdon, Adjutant General, (Augusta, Stevens & Sayward), 1863. Internet Archive (archive.org) Jewett, Orrin W., page 870. https://archive.org/details/annualreportofad1863main/page/n236/mode/1up
4. ↑ National Park Service - The Civil War, Soldiers and Sailors Database. Orrin W Jewett. https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers-detail.htm?soldierId=961274AC-DC7A-DF11-BF36-B8AC6F5D926A
5. ↑ "Maine, State Archive Collections, 1718-1957", citing Military Service, , State Archives, Augusta, FamilySearch Record: 246J-DGP (accessed 2 August 2022) FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-G58D-LHC, Name: Orren W Jewett; Marital Status: Single; Military Service Date: 15 Dec 1863; Military Service Place: Skowhegan,; Birth Date: 1843; Birth Place: Palmyra,; Age: 20; Event Type: Military Service; Dasverify: 28-OCT-13.
6. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "2nd Maine Cavalry Regiment," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2nd_Maine_Cavalry_Regiment&oldid=1025534968 (accessed August 1, 2022).
7. ↑ "Maine Marriages, 1771-1907", citing FHL microfilm: 12063, FamilySearch Record: F4FB-D3F (accessed 2 August 2022), Pamela A Tilton marriage to Orrin M. Jewett on 15 Jan 1868 in Cornville, Somerset, Maine.
8. ↑ "Maine Marriages, 1771-1907", citing FHL microfilm: 10627, FamilySearch Record: F4FW-LL9 (accessed 2 August 2022), Pamelia A Tilton marriage to Orrin W. Jewett on 8 Feb 1868 in Cornville, Somerset, Maine, United States.
9. ↑ "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940", citing FHL microfilm: 31855; Record number: 96, FamilySearch Record: XR62-6Z5 (accessed 2 August 2022), O W Jewett (33) marriage to Emma Blackburn on 27 Jun 1879 in Richmond, Henrico, Virginia, United States.

• Jewett, Frederic Clarke, History and Genealogy of the Jewetts of America, Volume I, The Grafton Press, New York, 1908. Pgs. 536-7.
• Find A Grave: Memorial #7923997, Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum, Altadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
• Monumental inscription. Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum, Altadena, California. 1921 (b. 1843) JEWETT, Orrin W. Photographed by: Find A Grave contributor Shriver, ID 46539565.

Acknowledgements

• Gravesite photos posted with permission of Find A Grave contributor Shriver, ID 46539565 (Paula Hinkel) as noted in email response to request to use her images on WikiTree: "Of course I would be honored to have my photos used. Good luck with your project!"