George S. Singer (1837 - 1911)

Born 15 Sep 1837 in Frederick, Maryland, United States

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Died 27 Oct 1911 at age 74 in Cardington, Morrow, Ohio, United States

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From George's obit in the Morrow County Independent, 11/11/1911: "George S. Singer died at his home in Cardington Friday forenoon after an extended illness of Bright's disease. He was past seventy-four years old and was known as one of the most heroic veterans of the 96th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. For many years he was engaged in the livery business at Cardington; also in the extensive manufacture and sale of chicken incubators and brooders... George Singer was born in Frederick County Maryland, September 18, 1837, and died October 27, 1911... He was the son of John and Sarah (Hockensmith) Singer. He was reared and educated in Maryland, coming to Ohio in 1857. In 1858, he entered Ohio Wesleyan University. During the winters of 1859 to 1861 he was engaged in teaching school in Morrow County. July 25, 1862, he enlisted in Co. C, 96th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was made a corporal and afterward promoted to sergeant. This regiment began active service at once, its first battle being at Yazoo Swamps. Mr. Singer remained with his regiment until the close of the war. He was discharged at Mobile, Alabama. The roster of the regiment gives Mr. Singer's war record as follows: Enlisted July 25th, 1862, appointed a corporal and promoted to 5th sergeant June 24, 1864. Battles: Chickasaw Bayou, Arkansas Post, Siege of Vicksburg, Jackson, (July 27, 1863 taken sick and sent to Memphis to hospital and returned to company Nov. 30, 1863,) Sabine Crossroads, where he was detailed to and carried the regimental colors, and on the retreat, after repeated demands by rebels to give them up, and amid a fusillade of bullets in which he was shot through his clothing, but uninjured, he safely brought off the colors; Cane River, Fort Gaines, Fort Morgan, Spanish Fort, Fort Blakely, Mobile, and Whistler. Transferred to Company B, Nov. 13, 1864, as corporal; discharged May 24, 1865 at Mobile, on surgeon's certificate of disability. After his return from the army, he accepted a position as a freight clerk in the depot at Cardington, which he filled for five years. In 1877, he established the livery business, inventing an incubator and brooder. In 1859, he married Anna Maria Roach. To this union four children were born, Harley S. Vandoren C., Emery C. and Mary Ellen, the mother dying June 23, 1896. September 29, 1896, he was united in marriage with Sarah Louise Sipe. There were no children to this union. Four children, seventeen grandchildren, and three great grandchildren survive him; also two sisters, Mrs. Mary S. Rosensteel of Sharpsburg, Pa., and Mrs.. Wilhelmina Orelman of Maryland.

He united with the M.E. church under Brother Henry. Fraternally, he was identified with the I.O.O.F. lodge, no. 194, of Cardington, also of the U.V.L."

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• Obituary, Morrow County Independent 11/11/1911

Obituary, Morrow County Sentinel 11/2/1911 History of Morrow County and Ohio, 1880, p. 585 Photocopies of Veteran's Pension File, National Archives