Henry LONGWELL

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info from Julie Ward Van Wert Times Van Wert, Ohio March 22, 1920 Henry Longwell
Henry Longwell of East Raymond street died this morning about 8:30 after an illness of four weeks' duration. His condition became worse Sunday noon until it resulted in his death today. Mr. Longwell was 74 years of age and was a carpenter by trade. His home was in Middle Point where he has a number of relatives, but the past five years he has been living in Rockford. Four weeks ago Mr. and Mrs. Longwell came to Van Wert and have made their home with their daughter Mrs. Walter Thompson. Mr. Longwell was a Civil War veteran. He leaves his wife and three children, Mrs. Walter Thompson, Elmer Longwell of Middle Point, and Frank Longwell of George Street, of this city. He is also survived by four sisters, Mrs. Martha Sterling, Mrs. Frederick Markley, and Mrs. john Lewis, and Mrs. Samuel Weldy, all of Middle Point, and two brothers, Albert of Toledo and Charles of Middle Point. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday morning at the Ridge Church and burial will be made at Ridge Cemetery.

Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: Kingston, Delaware, Ohio; Roll M432_675; Page: 330B; Image: 473.

Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Jackson, Van Wert, Ohio; Roll M653_1045; Page: 388; Image: 77; Family History Library Film: 805045.

American Civil War Soldiers
about Henry Longwell
Name: Henry Longwell
Enlistment Date: 22 Feb 1864
Side Served: Union
State Served: Ohio
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 22 February 1864 at the age of 18.
Enlisted in Company H, 15th Infantry Regiment Ohio on 22 Feb 1864.
Discharged from Company H, 15th Infantry Regiment Ohio on 10 Jun 1865.
Sources: 17

U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles
about Henry Longwell
Name: Henry Longwell
Age at enlistment: 18
Enlistment Date: 22 Feb 1864
Rank at enlistment: Private
State Served: Ohio
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company H, Ohio 15th Infantry Regiment on 22 Feb 1864.
Mustered out on 10 Jun 1865.
Birth Date: abt 1846
Sources: Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio

Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934
about Henry Longwell
Name: Henry Longwell
State Filed: Ohio
Widow: Laura A. Longwell
Invalid - 9 Aug 1886
Widow - 7 Apr 1920

Letter from Henry Longwell to Daniel Sheets (cousin and son of Henry Sheets Jr. and Margaret Downer ) July 24 1864.

Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Jackson, Van Wert, Ohio; Roll: M593_1275; Page: 277A; Image: 57; Family History Library Film: 552774.


Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Jackson, Van Wert, Ohio; Roll T623_1329; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 82.

Henry married Sarah Adeline DITTO on 3 May 1869 in Allen Co., Ohio. (Sarah Adeline DITTO was born on 8 Jan 1839 in Brown County, Ohio, died on 18 Jun 1890 in VanWert Co., Ohio and was buried in Ridge Cem., Middle Point, Van Wert, Ohio, USA.)

Henry next married Laura A. HAMILTON on 27 Dec 1891 in VanWert Co., Ohio. (Laura A. HAMILTON was born on 6 Jun 1857 in Franklin Co., Ohio, died on 2 Apr 1942 in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, United States and was buried in Woodlawn Cem., Van Wert, Van Wert Co., Ohio.)

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Bride's Name: Laura A. Maxon
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Marriage Date: 27 Dec 1891
Marriage Place: Van Wert, Ohio
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M02357-1
System Origin: Ohio-EASy
Source Film Number: 1015862
Reference Number: 258
Collection: Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958