Alfred Matsinger (1847 - 1928)

Born 18 Mar 1847 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Died 25 Dec 1928 at age 81 in Los Angeles, California, United States

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Biography

Private Alfred Matsinger served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: May 1864
Mustered out: July 14, 1865 (DOD)
Side: USA
Regiment(s): Company A, 199th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry

Alfred was born 18 Mar 1847^[1] in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.^[2][3][4]

Alfred was mustered into service in the Union Army on 23 Aug 1864 as a Private in Company A, 199th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry for 1 year. He was mustered out with company 28 Jun 1865.^[5][6]During his time in the service, the Regiment was engaged in the Appomattox Campaign, the pursuit of Lee and his surrender. ^[7][1][3]

He passed away 25 Dec 1928^[1] at the Soldiers' Home Hospital in Los Angeles County, California, United States and is buried in Los Angeles National Cemetery. ^[4][8]

Residence

Note: Census records transcribed by Sue LaVoie

1860 - East Division 10th Ward Philadelphia City, Pennsylvania, United States^[9]

Adam Matzinger,, 57, male, Pennsylvania, blacksmith

Rebecca Matzinger,, 35, female, Pennsylvania

Morris H Matzinger,, 28, male, Pennsylvania, blacksmith

Chas A Matzinger,, 26, male, Pennsylvania, blacksmith

Mary C Matzinger,, 20, female, Pennsylvania

Geo S Matzinger,, 18, male, Pennsylvania, gas fitter

Alfred Matzinger,, 14, male, Pennsylvania

Henry C Matzinger,, 11, male, Pennsylvania

Howard G Matzinger,, 9, male, Pennsylvania

Gertrude Matzinger,, 6, female, Pennsylvania

Millard F Matzinger,, 4, male, Pennsylvania

Adalaide Matzinger,, 2, female, Pennsylvania

Mary Lyden,, 18, female, Ireland

Bridget Sweeney,, 18, female, Ireland

1880 - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States^[10]

Alfred Matsinger,, 34, male, Pennsylvania, gas works

1910 - South Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States^[11]

Otto Arnold, head, 45, male, Ohio,, married 17 years

Laura Arnold, wife, 45, female, Missouri, married 17 years, had 0 children

Kate Stoller, boarder, 45, female, Missouri

Alfred Matsinger, servant, 63, male, Pennsylvania

1920 - South Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States^[12]

Otto Arnold, head, 54, male, Ohio

Laura G Arnold, wife, 48, female, Missouri

Alfred Matsinger, serant, 72, male, Pennsylvania

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} "United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940". Citing Military Service, NARA microfilm publication 76193916 (St. Louis: National Archives and Records Administration, 1985), various roll numbers. FamilySearch (accessed 29 March 2022) FamilySearch Image Image number 03204. Alfred Matsinger, 22 Dec 1871
2. ↑ "California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994". FamilySearch (accessed 29 March 2022) FamilySearch Image Image number 02147. Alfred Matsinger, 1928.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} "Pennsylvania, Grand Army of the Republic Membership Records, 1865-1936". FamilySearch (accessed 29 March 2022) FamilySearch Image Image number 00141. Alfred Matsinger, 1865-1936.
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} "California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994". FamilySearch (accessed 29 March 2022) FamilySearch Image Image number 02147. Alfred Matsinger, 1928.
5. ↑ "History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5 prepared in Compliance with acts of the legislature, Vol V (180th-215th Regiments, Independent Batteries & Companies, Colored Regiments, Independent Militias)", Bates, Samuel P., (Harrisburg, B. Singerly, State Printer), 1869-71. Digital Library (hathitrust.org) Alfred Matsinger, p.498. https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=coo.31924030975803&view=1up&seq=27&skin=2021
6. ↑ National Park Service - The Civil War, Soldiers and Sailors Database. Alfred Matsinger. https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers-detail.htm?soldierId=C37BADB6-DC7A-DF11-BF36-B8AC6F5D926A
7. ↑ "The Civil War in the East", Steve A. Hawks, (https://civilwarintheeast.com/), 199th Pennsylvania Infantry. https://civilwarintheeast.com/us-regiments-batteries/pennsylvania/199th-pennsylvania-infantry/
8. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3731683/alfred-matsinger : accessed 29 March 2022), memorial page for Alfred Matsinger (unknown–25 Dec 1928), Find a Grave Memorial ID 3731683, citing Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA ; Maintained by US Veterans Affairs Office (contributor 5) .
9. ↑ "United States Census, 1860". FamilySearch (accessed 29 March 2022) FamilySearch Image Image number 00177. Alfred Matzinger in entry for Adam Matzinger, 1860.
10. ↑ "United States Census, 1880". Citing enumeration district , sheet , NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm . FamilySearch (accessed 29 March 2022) FamilySearch Image Image number 00668. Alfred Matsinger, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
11. ↑ "United States Census, 1910". Citing enumeration district (ED) ED 347, sheet 2A, family 42, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 87; FHL microfilm 1,374,100. FamilySearch (accessed 29 March 2022) FamilySearch Image Image number 00818. Alfred Matsinger in household of Otto Arnold, South Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States
12. ↑ "United States Census, 1920". FamilySearch (accessed 29 March 2022) FamilySearch Image Image number 00989. Alfred Matainger, 1920.