William Nelson Stanley (1846 - 1920)

Born 2 May 1846 in Ohio, United States

Husband of Sedelia (Gant) Stanley — married 10 Oct 1869 in Randolph, Illinois, United States

Descendants

Died 14 Nov 1920 at age 74 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington, United States

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Biography

This profile is part of the Stanley Name Study.

William Stanley was an Ohioan.

William Nelson Stanley was born 02 May 1846^{[1][2][3][4][5]} in Ohio.^{[1][2][3][4][5][6]} His father was born in South Carolina^[2][3] and his mother either in Ohio^[2] or England.^[3]

Illinois
His father moved the family to Illinois so it was here that he enlisted in the Civil War, serving six months with Company C of the 30th Illinois Infantry.^[6][7][8] He enlisted as a private^[7] at Peoria, Illinois on 09 Jan 1865^[6] and was discharged as a private^[7] on 17 Jun 1865^[6] at Washington D.C.
See Civil War Service below for more details.

He was a farmer.^[1][2][4][6]

William N. Stanley married Sedelia Gant^[1][2][4][9] in Randolph County,^[9] Illinois on 10 Oct 1869.^[9] His wife, Sedelia, predeceased him.^[4][6]

Kansas
They moved from Illinois to Kansas^[1] shortly after marriage, some time before the birth of their first child, (who was born 08 Mar 1871^[10]).

William and Sedelia had at least three children:

1. Ira Stanley,^{[1][2][3][4][10][11][12]} born 08 Mar 1871^{[1][2][3][10][11][12]} in KS^{[1][2][3][10][11][12]}
2. Penelope "Ella" Stanley,^[1][2][13] born 11 Apr 1874^[1][2][13] in KS^[1][2]
3. James W. Stanley,^[2] born c. 1877^[2] in KS^[2]

The Kansas state census of 01 Mar 1875 shows William, 29, and Sedelia Stanley, 23, living in Scandia Town, Republic County, Kansas with their first two children: Ira, 4, and "Pennelope", 1.^[1] The children were both born in Kansas, while William was born in Ohio and Sedelia in Illinois.^[1]

In 1880 William, 33, and Sidelia, 28, were living in the West half of Rawlins County, Kansas with their three children: Ira 9, Ella 5, James W. 3.^[2] The children were all born in Kansas, while William was born in Ohio and Sidelia in Illinois.^[2]

South Dakota
In old age William was deaf and arthritic.^[6] After Sedelia's death he moved in to a home for disabled soldiers in Hot Springs, South Dakota on 23 Aug 1917.^[6]

The register at the home described him, age 70, as:^[6]

"height 5-4, complexion: drk, eyes: hazel, hair: gray
can read and write: yes, religion: Protestant, occupation: farmer"

Iowa
He changed his mind six months after signing into the home in South Dakota, discharging himself on 14 Mar 1917 to go live in Smithland, Iowa with his sister, Anna Jockey.^[6]

Washington
The census of 21 Jan 1920 lists William M. Stanley as a 73 year old widower, no longer working, living with his son Ira Stanley, 48, and wife Agnes, 53, on their farm in Evergreen Precinct, Clarke County, Washington.^[3]

By November of the same year he was living in Battle Ground, Washington - his son Ira was now living there too, so they are presumed to have moved as a family.^[4]

William was visiting Vancouver on 14 Nov 1920^[4][5] when he had a stroke and died within 5 minutes.^[4] He was buried on 16 Nov 1920^[4] near his daughter Ella^[13] at Old Vancouver City Cemetery,^[4][5] Vancouver, Clark County, Washington.

Civil War Service

William N. Stanley Service Record

unit: Company C, 30th Illinois Infantry^[6][7]

enlisted: 09 Jan 1865^[6] at Peoria, Illinois^[6]

rank on enlistment: Pvt^[7]

discharged: 17 Jun 1865^[6] at Washington D.C.^[6]

reason: General Order #70^[6]

rank on discharge: Pvt^[7]

For an overview of the action William would have seen, the unit's campaign history is listed below for the period in which he was enlisted.

Unit history from the National Park Service website:

The 30th Regiment, Illinois Infantry

• Campaign of the Carolinas January to April, 1865.
• Pocotaligo, S. C., January 14.
• Salkehatchie Swamps February 1-5.
• Barker's Mills, Whippy Swamp, February 3.
• Binnaker's Bridge, South Edisto River, February 9.
• Orangeburg, North Edisto River, February 11-12.
• Columbia February 15-17. Battle of Bentonville, N. C., March 20-21.
• Occupation of Goldsboro March 24.
• Advance on Raleigh April 10-14.
• Occupation of Raleigh April 14.
• Bennett's House April 26.
• Surrender of Johnston and his army.
• March to Washington, D. C., via Richmond, Va., April 29-May 19.
• Grand Review May 24.
• Moved to Louisville, Ky., June 9-12, and Provost duty there till July 16.
• Mustered out July 16
• Discharged at Chicago, Ill., July 24, 1865

Note: William N. Stanley was already discharged on 17 Jun 1865 at Washington D.C.,^[6] before the last of the unit was mustered out.

Research Notes

• In the 1880 census William's mother is recorded as being born in Ohio,^[2] whereas in 1920 his census record says England.^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12} William Stanley household in 1875 Kansas state census of Scandia Town, Republic County, Kansas, page 7, line 24, dwelling 84, family 84. Census taken 01 Mar 1875. Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka. "Kansas State Census, 1875," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS3B-233S-M : 15 August 2017), Republic > Scandia Township > 1 Inhabitants > image 5 of 9. Accessed 20 Mar 2022.
2. ↑ ^{2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17} William M. Stanley household in 1880 federal census of the West half of Rawlins County, Kansas, page 6B, line 43, dwelling no. 96, family no. 96. Census taken 14 Jun 1880. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), microfilm publication T9, (Washington, D.C.). "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYYB-2B9 : 24 December 2015), Kansas > Rawlins > Not Stated > ED 253 > image 6 of 9. Accessed 20 Mar 2022.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8} Ira Stanley household in 1920 federal census of Evergreen Precinct, Clarke County, Washington, sheet 1B, line 68, dwelling 19, family 19. Census taken 21 Jan 1920. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), microfilm publication T625 (Washington, D.C.). "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GRJL-W77 : 14 September 2019), Washington > Clark > Evergreen > ED 10 > image 2 of 8. Accessed 20 Mar 2022.

   note: reference no. 19 in farm schedule of census

4. ↑ ^{4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10} William Nelson Stanley death certificate, record 37, registered no. 193, Washington State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics. Washington Digital Archives. Accessed 20 Mar 2022.

   deceased: William Nelson Stanley

   death: 14 Nov 1920 at 08:00 a.m. at East 10th St, East Vancouver, Clarke County, Washington (resident there 7 days)

   cause: cerebral hemorhage, 5 minutes

   usual residence: Battle Ground, Clarke Co., Wn.

   description: male, white, widowed (Sedelia Stanley), occupation retired farmer

   born: 02 May 1846, Ohio (age 74 yrs 6 mos 12 days at death)

   parents: names and birthplaces unknown (to his son, Ira, informant)

   burial: 16 Nov 1920, City

   informant: Ira Stanley, address R.F.D., Battle Ground, Wn.

5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3} William Nelson Stanley (1846-1920) Find A Grave: Memorial #215972323, Old Vancouver City Cemetery, Vancouver, Clark County, Washington. Memorial created and maintained by Sheila. Accessed 20 Mar 2022.
6. ↑ ^{6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 6.15 6.16} William N. Stanley record in a National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, register of Hot Springs, South Dakota, United States, page 4801. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), microfilm publication T1749 (Washington, D.C.). "United States National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9P8L-97M6 : 22 May 2014), Hot Springs, South Dakota > Register no. 04500-05999 > image 157 of 772. Accessed 26 Mar 2022.

   name: William N. Stanley

   location of home: Hot Springs, South Dakota, United States

   military history: enlistment 9-1-65 (09 Jan 1865), rank Pvt, Co & Regt 30 Ill Inf, discharge 17-6-65 (17 Jun 1865) Washington, D.C., cause discharge G.O. #77, disabilities when admitted to home impaired hearing, (illeg.) arthritis

   domestic history: born Ohio, age 70, height 5-4, complexion: drk, eyes: hazel, hair: gray, read and write: yes, religion: Protestant, occupation: farmer, residence after discharge: Smithland, Iowa, m/s: widowed, nearest relative: Anna Jockey, Smithland, Iowa, sister

   home history: admitted 23 Aug 1917, BMS; discharged 14 Mar 1918, OR (Own Recognisance)

   pension certificate: 1,121,523

7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5} William N. Stanley Civil War index card, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), Record Group (RG) 94: Indexes to the Carded Records of Soldiers Who Served in Volunteer Organizations During the Civil War, National Archives Identifier: 49937378, HMS Entry Number(s): PI-17 520. Fold3 File #293943662. Accessed 26 Mar 2022.
   https://catalog.archives.gov/id/49937378

   name: Stanley, William N.

   unit: Co. C, 30 Illinois Infantry

   rank on enlistment: Pvt

   rank on discharge: Pvt

8. ↑ William N. Stanley in the Civil War Soldiers & Sailors database of the National Park Service. Accessed 26 Mar 2022.
   https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers-detail.htm?soldierId=21E986D4-DC7A-DF11-BF36-B8AC6F5D926A

   Battle Unit Name: 30th Regiment, Illinois Infantry

   Side: Union

   Company: C

   Soldier's Rank In: Private

   Soldier's Rank Out: Private

   Film Number: M539 Roll 86

9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1 9.2} William N. Stanley & Sidilia Gant marriage registration, Randolph County marriage register 1869, page 11, last line. Randolph County office, Illinois. "Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-8B22-9S6T : 3 March 2016), 0975011 (005204396) > image 308 of 720. Accessed 20 Mar 2022.

   marriage licence: no. 139, 08 Oct 1869, Randolph County, Illinois

   groom: William N. Stanley

   bride: Sidilia Gant

   marriage: 10 Oct 1869

   officiated by: J.W. Lowe, a minister of the gospel

   when returned: 23 Oct 1869

10. ↑ ^{10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3} Ira Stanley (1871-1939) Find A Grave: Memorial #130413170, Mountain View Cemetery, Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington. Memorial created & maintained by DeCody Brad Marble. Accessed 20 Mar 2022.

    burial plot: Mountain View Cemetery, Block/Section: 75; Lot/Row: 33; Grave: 7

11. ↑ ^{11.0 11.1 11.2} Ira Stanley & Agnes (Marble) Sophy marriage return no. 2592, State Archives, Olympia. "Washington, County Marriages, 1855-2008," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C91K-89BV-W?cc=1534448 : 30 April 2021), > image 1183 of 2790. Accessed 21 Mar 2022.

    license: 19 Jun 1906

    groom: Ira Stanley

    description: age 35, white, second marriage, resident in Vancouver, Clarke Co., born Kansas, occupation laborer

    parents: father Wm Stanley, mother's maiden name Gant

    bride: Agnes Sophy, maiden name Marble

    description: age 39, white, second marriage, resident in Vancouver, Wash., born Clarke Co., no occupation, parents: father Marble, mother's maiden name Green

    marriage: 19 Jun 1906, Vancouver, Wash.

    by: Rob t Yeatman, Bap t minister

    witnesses: Florence Heavren & A.G. Marble

12. ↑ ^{12.0 12.1 12.2} Ira Stanley & Agnes (Marble) Sophy marriage registration no. 2592, State Archives, Olympia. "Washington, County Marriages, 1855-2008," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-9981-VN6 : 28 November 2018), > image 180 of 281;

    license: 19 Jun 1906

    groom: Ira Stanely -typo in record

    description: age 35, white, second marriage, resident in Vancouver, Wash., born Kan., occupation laborer

    parents: father Wm Stanley, mother's maiden name Gant

    bride: Agnes Sophy, maiden name Marble

    description: age 39, white, second marriage, resident in Vancouver, Wash., born Wash., no occupation, parents: father Marble, mother's maiden name Green

    marriage: 19 Jun 1906, Vancouver, Wash.

    by: Rob t Yeatman, Bapt minister

    witnesses: Florence Heavren & A.G. Marble

13. ↑ ^{13.0 13.1 13.2} Ella Stanley Find A Grave: Memorial #99453265, Old Vancouver City Cemetery, Vancouver, Clark County, Washington. Memorial created and maintained by Jan Grant. Accessed 19 Mar 2022.