Scrugham

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• Reference Number: SCRU.E001

Edward married Stanford, Harriet Nevada 'Hattie' on 23 Nov 1892 in Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. Harriet (daughter of Stanford, Austin W. and ?, Rachel) was born on 13 Oct 1869; died on 18 Mar 1907; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: STAN.H006

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• Reference Number: STAN.A001
• Military Service: American Civil War, Captain, Company A, 98th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment

Notes:

Austin W. Stanford was born in Tippecanoe County, IN and moved to Clay County, IL in 1850. He was united in marriage to Rachael Stanford November 28, 1865.

Four children were born of this union: Homer B., Hattie N,. Hugh D., and Sarah A Stanford.

His wife died May 9, 1879.

He then married Harriet R. Blackburn December 8, 1879. To this union six children were born: Ada R., Norman A., Brooksy E., Nora H., C. Lester, and Loyd E.





Austin was selected as one of the honor guards in charge of bringing President Lincoln's body back to Illinois for burial.


G.A.R.

ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT

Name STANFORD, AUSTIN W
Rank CPT Company A Unit 98 IL US INF

Personal Characteristics
Residence CLAY CITY, CLAY CO, IL Age 23 Height 5' 7 Hair DARK
Eyes BLACK Complexion DARK Marital Status N/A Occupation FARMER
Nativity TIPPECANOE CO, IN

Service Record
Joined When DEC 20, 1864 Joined Where LOUISVILLE, KY
Joined By Whom GOV YATES Period 3 YRS
Muster In DEC 20, 1864 Muster In Where GRAVELLY SPRINGS, AL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out JUN 27, 1865
Muster Out Where NASHVILLE, TN Muster Out By Whom CPT HOSEA
Remarks N/A

Austin married ?, Rachel on 28 Nov 1865. Rachel was born on 5 Feb 1841; died on 9 May 1879; was buried in Foster Hill Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: UNK.R046

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• Occupation: Reverend
• Reference Number: STAN.D016

David married Wickersham, Rebecca L.. Rebecca was born on 17 Mar 1820 in Kentucky; died on 5 Feb 1850 in Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Foster Hill Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: WICK.R001