Dean THOMSON, apparent distant relative of mine, does STETLER'S of PA & early American genealogy, namely" William HURRY, the man who rang the "liberty Bell" upon the signing of the Declarlation of Independence-PA, of course.
Has almost complet the story of a UNION SOLDIER, company A-PA, with sources. I have scanned STETLER'S, info and also, found his pension app., at www.footnote.com
More Stetler info.
William C Stettler
Before the war
He was 21 years old when he enlisted in 1861 (3, 8 [40 in 1880]). He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (3, 8). He was born to John M and Charlotte M Stetler (9).
In 1860, he was living with his family in the 13th ward of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (7). He was an apprentice to a tinsmith (7).
When he was enlisted, he was a roofer (3).
Description
He was 5 feet 5 inches tall, and had a light complexion, blue eyes, and light hair (3).
During the war
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 20 August 1861 (1, 3, 6). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Captain Starr (3). He served as a private in company A (1).
He was wounded on 3 May 1863 at Chancellorsville, Virginia (1, 2).
He was discharged on surgeon's certificate of disability (1, 3). On 2 May 1864, the regiment reported that he was transferred to the Veterans' reserve corps (4). He served in K 9 of the VRC (5). He was discharged on 20 August 1864 (6).
After the war
On 4 November 1864, he applied successfully for a pension (5).
In 1880, he was living at 1809 Lambert Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (8). He was living with his wife Emma (9). He was a tin roofer (8).
He died on 3 April 1881 (5 [4 Sep], 9 [3 April]). The funeral was held on 7 April, at 523 Callowhill Street (his mother-in-law's house) (9). Members of ED Baker Post Number 8 GAR were invited to attend (9).
His widow applied successfully for a pension (5).
In 1890, his widow, Emma L Stetler, was living at 523 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia Pennsylvania (6). He had been shot through the right hand, and had suffered from rheumatism (6).
Sources
1 Bates, Samuel Penniman. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5. Harrisburg: B. Singerly, state printer, 1869-71. 5 volumes. 'Ninety-first regiment', volume 3, pages 186-233. (In the roster) (William C Stettler)
3 company A descriptive roll, entry 54 (William C Stettler)
4 consolidated morning report, 91st Pennsylvania, 2 May 1864 (Pri Stetler)
5 pension index, by regiment (William C Stetler)
6 1890 US census, veterans schedule, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, supervisor's district [1], enumeration district 213, page 1 (image 1332 on ) (William C Stetler)
7 1860 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 13th ward, series M653 roll 1163 page 539 = 119 handwritten (Wm C Stettler)
8 1880 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 597, microfilm series T9, film 1187, page 410 = page 12D handwritten (William Stelter [sic])
9 [death notice], Philadelphia Inquirer, 7 April 1881, page 4 (William C Stetler)
[I did not find him in the index to the pension index by name (searched October 2005)]
1860 census
[1860 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 13th ward, series M653 roll 1163 page 539 = 119 handwritten] line 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Dwelling number 804
Family number 808
Name John M Stettler Maria C " Wm C " Mary A " Henry L " Fanny H " Ella N "
Age 44 39 20 17 [?] 15 8 4
Sex
Color
Occupation Tin Smith App to Tin Sm
Value of real estate owned
Value of personal estate
Place of birth Penna " " " " " "
Married within year
Attended school within year 1
Cannot read & write
Deaf, dumb, blind, etc.
1880 census
[1880 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 597, microfilm series T9, film 1187, page 410 = page 12D handwritten]
[I didn't transcribe the other family in this residence, Ruth and Ella Wilson] line 9 10
street name Lambert Street
house number 1809 "
dwelling visit # 96 "
family visit # 108 "
name Stelter [sic] William " Emma
color W W
sex m f
age 40 35
month born if born in year
relationship Wife
single
married [blank] [blank]
widowed/divorced
married during year
occupation Tin Roofer House Keeper
months unemployed
currently ill?
blind
deaf/dumb
idiotic
insane
disabled
school this year
can't read
can't write
birthplace " [sc. Pa] "
father's birthplace Pa Germany
mother's birthplace Pa Germany
1890 census, veterans schedule
[1890 US census, veterans schedule, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, supervisor's district [1], enumeration district 213, page 1 (image 1332 on )]
[line] 1
[house] 17
[family] 17
[name] Emma L widow of Stetler William C
[rank] Private
[company] A
[unit] 91 Penn Vols
[enlistment date] 20 Aug 1861
[discharge date] 20 Aug 1864
[length of service] 3 years, x months, x days
[post office address] 523 Callowhill St
[disability incurred] Shot through Right Hand Rheumatism
[remarks]
1890 Gopsill's Philadelphia directory
[I couldn't find him in the transcription on , searched February 2005]
death notice
[Philadelphia Inquirer, 7 April 1881, page 4]
STETLER.--On the 3d inst., WILLIAM C. STETLER, son of John M. and Charlotte M. Stetler.
The relatives and friends of the family, also E. D. Baker Post, No. 8, and the Ninety-first Regiment, Pa. Vols., are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his mother-in-law's, Mrs. C. Roth, No. 523 Callowhill street, this afternoon, at 3 o'clock.
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Dean
It is with a heavy heart that I report the death of Bill Torrens, a poster here who was one of the finest historians I've ever known.
Although Bill was a librarian in Buckinghamshire, England, and had lived his entire life in England, his heart belonged to the Confederate States of America.
About 7 years ago, I believe I joined the Civil War Talk board and was met with enthusiasm by Tommy, also known as mental_nomad, but mostly as Tommy. We thought we were debating pretty well until we met Bill Torrens who taught us that there is indeed an "art" to it. I believe this was about a year after I joined.
Then a lovely Canadian lady named Dawna joined us and we became the "Fab Four", debating right and left. We stayed there for about two-three more years, then moved on to debate on other forums.
Alas, May 31, 2005 Bill found out he had colon cancer and swore us to secrecy. He went through all the chemo and drug treatments that they could dish at him and many times we all had our hopes up, only to be dashed. But Bill was so merry about it and kept right on writing on the boards. Eventually we began to write on other boards as well and kept up the debates. Bill had such a delightful wit about him that he even decided to change genders. One of his pseudonyms on this forum was "Catherine Hopley". He told me that it was quite hard to change genders. LOL I could believe him about that.
He had at least one other name on this board but at the moment it eludes me. He wrote as a man also. He had his finger in many pies and was so knowledgeable that he could juggle all his identities and have a jolly time.
Meanwhile Bill and Barbara, his wife, continued their wonderful trips all over Europe sending back pictures of gorgeous castles, villages, cathedrals, etc. They were living life to the fullest, the way it should be lived.
And we kept planning "the trip". The trip was for the four of us to all meet at my house in Alabama and go to as many historic sites as possible, each night coming home to sit in the rock garden and drink "mint juleps" as Bill made me promise to make, although I've never had a mint julep in my life, I was bound and determined I would have mastered the art of making them by the time my friends got here.
But this last trip to the hospital was to be just that. Barbara sent a note to us all saying that Bill had died on Thursday morning, 6th March 2008 about 9.15 am British time. (I just got the message around 11 Saturday a.m.CST)
We have all lost a valued friend, the finest debater I will ever meet, and the South has lost it's greatest messenger.
If you believe in toasts, please drink one and raise your glass high to the finest "Southerner" the South never produced, Bill Torrens.
William C. STETLER, UNION-SOLDIER of PA- info/w/sources
* http://www.dc-confederate-1900s.info
* http://www.handiboe-lewis-roots.com
Dean THOMSON, apparent distant relative of mine, does STETLER'S of PA & early American genealogy, namely" William HURRY, the man who rang the "liberty Bell" upon the signing of the Declarlation of Independence-PA, of course.
Has almost complet the story of a UNION SOLDIER, company A-PA, with sources. I have scanned STETLER'S, info and also, found his pension app., at www.footnote.com
More Stetler info.
William C Stettler
Before the war
He was 21 years old when he enlisted in 1861 (3, 8 [40 in 1880]). He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (3, 8). He was born to John M and Charlotte M Stetler (9).
In 1860, he was living with his family in the 13th ward of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (7). He was an apprentice to a tinsmith (7).
When he was enlisted, he was a roofer (3).
Description
He was 5 feet 5 inches tall, and had a light complexion, blue eyes, and light hair (3).
During the war
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 20 August 1861 (1, 3, 6). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Captain Starr (3). He served as a private in company A (1).
He was wounded on 3 May 1863 at Chancellorsville, Virginia (1, 2).
He was discharged on surgeon's certificate of disability (1, 3). On 2 May 1864, the regiment reported that he was transferred to the Veterans' reserve corps (4). He served in K 9 of the VRC (5). He was discharged on 20 August 1864 (6).
After the war
On 4 November 1864, he applied successfully for a pension (5).
In 1880, he was living at 1809 Lambert Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (8). He was living with his wife Emma (9). He was a tin roofer (8).
He died on 3 April 1881 (5 [4 Sep], 9 [3 April]). The funeral was held on 7 April, at 523 Callowhill Street (his mother-in-law's house) (9). Members of ED Baker Post Number 8 GAR were invited to attend (9).
His widow applied successfully for a pension (5).
In 1890, his widow, Emma L Stetler, was living at 523 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia Pennsylvania (6). He had been shot through the right hand, and had suffered from rheumatism (6).
Sources
1 Bates, Samuel Penniman. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5. Harrisburg: B. Singerly, state printer, 1869-71. 5 volumes. 'Ninety-first regiment', volume 3, pages 186-233. (In the roster) (William C Stettler)
2 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 7 May 1863 (Private Stettler)
3 company A descriptive roll, entry 54 (William C Stettler)
4 consolidated morning report, 91st Pennsylvania, 2 May 1864 (Pri Stetler)
5 pension index, by regiment (William C Stetler)
6 1890 US census, veterans schedule, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, supervisor's district [1], enumeration district 213, page 1 (image 1332 on ) (William C Stetler)
7 1860 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 13th ward, series M653 roll 1163 page 539 = 119 handwritten (Wm C Stettler)
8 1880 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 597, microfilm series T9, film 1187, page 410 = page 12D handwritten (William Stelter [sic])
9 [death notice], Philadelphia Inquirer, 7 April 1881, page 4 (William C Stetler)
[I did not find him in the index to the pension index by name (searched October 2005)]
1860 census
[1860 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 13th ward, series M653 roll 1163 page 539 = 119 handwritten] line 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Dwelling number 804
Family number 808
Name John M Stettler Maria C " Wm C " Mary A " Henry L " Fanny H " Ella N "
Age 44 39 20 17 [?] 15 8 4
Sex
Color
Occupation Tin Smith App to Tin Sm
Value of real estate owned
Value of personal estate
Place of birth Penna " " " " " "
Married within year
Attended school within year 1
Cannot read & write
Deaf, dumb, blind, etc.
1880 census
[1880 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 597, microfilm series T9, film 1187, page 410 = page 12D handwritten]
[I didn't transcribe the other family in this residence, Ruth and Ella Wilson] line 9 10
street name Lambert Street
house number 1809 "
dwelling visit # 96 "
family visit # 108 "
name Stelter [sic] William " Emma
color W W
sex m f
age 40 35
month born if born in year
relationship Wife
single
married [blank] [blank]
widowed/divorced
married during year
occupation Tin Roofer House Keeper
months unemployed
currently ill?
blind
deaf/dumb
idiotic
insane
disabled
school this year
can't read
can't write
birthplace " [sc. Pa] "
father's birthplace Pa Germany
mother's birthplace Pa Germany
1890 census, veterans schedule
[1890 US census, veterans schedule, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, supervisor's district [1], enumeration district 213, page 1 (image 1332 on )]
[line] 1
[house] 17
[family] 17
[name] Emma L widow of Stetler William C
[rank] Private
[company] A
[unit] 91 Penn Vols
[enlistment date] 20 Aug 1861
[discharge date] 20 Aug 1864
[length of service] 3 years, x months, x days
[post office address] 523 Callowhill St
[disability incurred] Shot through Right Hand Rheumatism
[remarks]
1890 Gopsill's Philadelphia directory
[I couldn't find him in the transcription on , searched February 2005]
death notice
[Philadelphia Inquirer, 7 April 1881, page 4]
STETLER.--On the 3d inst., WILLIAM C. STETLER, son of John M. and Charlotte M. Stetler.
The relatives and friends of the family, also E. D. Baker Post, No. 8, and the Ninety-first Regiment, Pa. Vols., are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his mother-in-law's, Mrs. C. Roth, No. 523 Callowhill street, this afternoon, at 3 o'clock.
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revised 1 Nov 06
contact Harry Ide at hide1@unl.edu with comments or questions
I just copied the whole page & sent it, hope you don't mind
Dean
http://www.footnote.com/spotlight.php?spot=4244&edit=
THE DEATH OF BILL TORRENS
The Death Of Bill Torrens
It is with a heavy heart that I report the death of Bill Torrens, a poster here who was one of the finest historians I've ever known.
Although Bill was a librarian in Buckinghamshire, England, and had lived his entire life in England, his heart belonged to the Confederate States of America.
About 7 years ago, I believe I joined the Civil War Talk board and was met with enthusiasm by Tommy, also known as mental_nomad, but mostly as Tommy. We thought we were debating pretty well until we met Bill Torrens who taught us that there is indeed an "art" to it. I believe this was about a year after I joined.
Then a lovely Canadian lady named Dawna joined us and we became the "Fab Four", debating right and left. We stayed there for about two-three more years, then moved on to debate on other forums.
Alas, May 31, 2005 Bill found out he had colon cancer and swore us to secrecy. He went through all the chemo and drug treatments that they could dish at him and many times we all had our hopes up, only to be dashed. But Bill was so merry about it and kept right on writing on the boards. Eventually we began to write on other boards as well and kept up the debates. Bill had such a delightful wit about him that he even decided to change genders. One of his pseudonyms on this forum was "Catherine Hopley". He told me that it was quite hard to change genders. LOL I could believe him about that.
He had at least one other name on this board but at the moment it eludes me. He wrote as a man also. He had his finger in many pies and was so knowledgeable that he could juggle all his identities and have a jolly time.
Meanwhile Bill and Barbara, his wife, continued their wonderful trips all over Europe sending back pictures of gorgeous castles, villages, cathedrals, etc. They were living life to the fullest, the way it should be lived.
And we kept planning "the trip". The trip was for the four of us to all meet at my house in Alabama and go to as many historic sites as possible, each night coming home to sit in the rock garden and drink "mint juleps" as Bill made me promise to make, although I've never had a mint julep in my life, I was bound and determined I would have mastered the art of making them by the time my friends got here.
But this last trip to the hospital was to be just that. Barbara sent a note to us all saying that Bill had died on Thursday morning, 6th March 2008 about 9.15 am British time. (I just got the message around 11 Saturday a.m.CST)
We have all lost a valued friend, the finest debater I will ever meet, and the South has lost it's greatest messenger.
If you believe in toasts, please drink one and raise your glass high to the finest "Southerner" the South never produced, Bill Torrens.
Thea, Tommy, and Dawna