Jonathan Songer (1839 - 1871)

Born 28 Dec 1839 in Ohio, United States

Husband of Ruth (Stewart) Songer — married 22 Nov 1866 in Crawford County, Ohio

Died 4 Mar 1871 at age 31 in Crawford County, Ohio, United States

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• September 27, 1863, Enlisted as a Private at Bucyrus, Crawford County, Ohio
• September 27, 1863, Mustered into "A" Company, Ohio 12th Cavalry
• July 22, 1864, Wounded
• November 14, 1865, Mustered Out at Nashville, Tennessee

• Promotions:
• Comm Sergt
• Corpl February 15, 1864
• Sergt November 1, 1864

Biography

• Died when an old army wound reopened and lockjaw came in.

Sources

• United States Census 1860, Whitstone Township, Crawford, Ohio, United States

1. John Songer M 50 Pennsylvania
2. Sarah Songer F 49 Pennsylvania
3. John Songer M 20 Ohio
4. Emer Songer M 18 Ohio
5. William Songer M 16 Ohio
6. Martha Songer F 11 Ohio
7. Edith Songer F 8 Ohio

• Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958, Jonathan Songer and Ruth Stewart, 22 Nov 1866; citing Crawford, Ohio, reference ; FHL microfilm 0388679 V. 7.

• United States Civil War Soldiers Index 1861-1865, Jonathan Songer, Commissary Sergeant, Company A, 12th Regiment, Ohio Cavalry, Union; citing NARA microfilm publication M552 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 102; FHL microfilm 882,315.

• The Twelfth Ohio cavalry; a record of its organization, and services in the war of the rebellion, together with a complete roster of the regiment by Mason, Frank Holcomb, 1840-1916; Mason, F. H. Roster of the officers. Published 1871. Pages 51, 52, and 257.

• History of Crawford County and Ohio, published 1881 (First Edition) Page 814

• Ohio Deaths and Burials, 1854-1997, Jonathan Songer, 1871; citing , reference ; FHL microfilm 182,779.

• Find A Grave: Memorial #9796810