He was born about 1835, in Ireland. [sources: date: 11 [45 in 1880], 17, 18, 19 [23 in 1861], 21 [23 in 1860], 22 [35 in 1870], 26 [59 in 1888], 27 [59 in 1888], 28 [59 in 1888], 29 [59 in 1905], 30 [60 in ?1888], 31 [59 in 1888], 32 [59 in 1888], 33 [59 in 1888]. place: 11, 19, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33]
He married Elizabeth [unknown family name]. She was born about 1838/39, in Delaware. They apparently had these children: [source: 11, 21, 22, 23 (5 children, 3 living in 1910)]
In 1860, he was living in the 26th ward of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was living with Elizabeth Gamble (presumably his wife), and James and William Gamble (presumably their sons). He was a day laborer, and owned $50 in personal property. [source: 21]
When he enlisted, he was a laborer. He was living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, when he was enrolled. [sources: 17, 18, 19]
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 7 inches tall, and had a dark complexion, blue eyes, and dark hair. [sources: 17, 18, 19]
In 1888, when he was admitted to the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, he was 5 feet 8 inches tall, and had a light complexion, hazel eyes, and gray hair. [source: 31]
He enlisted and was mustered into service as a private on 22 November 1861, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Captain Bowman. He was a private, in company B. [sources: 1, 16, 17, 31 [21 Jul 61], 32 [21 Jul 61], 33 [21 Jul], 36, 37]
He fought at the Battle of Gettysburg. [source: 24]
He was detailed as teamster on 22 September 1863, and had not returned on 25 September 1863. [sources: 4, 7, 12]
On 6 October 1863, he went on furlough. [source: 13]
He became Morris Kayser's cook on 23 October 1863, and was still his cook on 14 November 1863, and 30 December. [sources: 5 [28 Oct], 6 [28 Oct], 14]
He reenlisted as a veteran volunteer on 24 December 1863, at Bealton, Virginia. He was enrolled for three years by Lieutenant Carpenter, and was mustered by Lieutenant Swan. [sources: 1, 17, 18 [25 Dec], 19 [25 Dec], 31 [26 Dec], 32 [26 Dec], 33 [26 Dec]]
He was promoted to corporal on 13 March 1864. [sources: 8, 15]
He was wounded in the foot on 18 June 1864 at Petersburg, Virginia, while carrying the 91st's flag. Lieutenant Colonel Sellers said he deserved a medal of honor "for conspicuous gallantry" while carrying the flag, which he apparently did not receive. [sources: 1, 2, 3, 17, 18, 19, 32 [16 Jun 84, gunshot wound left arm]]
On 7 January 1865, he was promoted to sergeant, perhaps effective 1 January. [source: 9]
He was discharged on 25 January 1865, at Washington, DC, on surgeon's certificate of disability. He had served for 42 months. He was a sergeant, in company B. [sources: 1, 17, 19 [by order of Maj Gen Augur [?], 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 36, 37]
He successfully applied for a pension on 17 February 1865. [sources: 10, 20]
In 1870, he was living in Hatfield Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He was living with his wife Elizabeth, and children Edward, William, Maria, and Mary. He was a farmer, who owned $700 in personal property. [source: 22]
In 1880, he was living at 1812 Harlan Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a car driver. He was living with his wife, Elizabeth Gamble, and his children Edward, William, and Maria. [source: 11]
On 21 July 1888, he was admitted to the Northwestern Branch of the National Soldiers Home. He was admitted from Pennsylvania. He had a gunshot wound in his left arm and piles. He was receiving a pension of $8 per month. He was a Protestant. He listed his nearest relative as his son Edward, of 2423 Philadelphia Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [sources: 26, 27, 28 ['wnd o'], 29 [21 July 1882], 30 [27 Jul 1888], 31 [piles, 27 Jul 88], 32 [27 Jul 88], 33 [27 Jul 88]]
On 21 March 1889, he was transferred to the Central Branch (in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio), of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. He (apparently) arrived there on 25 March 1889 [sources: 31, 32, 33 (25 Mar)]
On 29 April 1890, he was transferred to the Marion (Illinois) Branch of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers He was 5 feet 8 inches tall, and had a light complexion, gray eyes, and gray hair. [sources: 31, 32, 33]
In 1890, he was present at the Marion Branch of the National Soldiers' Home. He was receiving a pension of $8 per month. He had a gun shot wound in his arm. [source: 30]
On 24 July 1891, he was transferred to the Northwest Branch of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. [sources: 32, 33]
On 21 June 1893, he was transferred to the Central Branch (in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio) of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. [sources: 31, 33]
In 1893, he was present at the Central Branch. He was receiving a pension of $12 per month. [source: 28]
On 11 August 1894, he was transferred to the Northwest Branch of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. [source: 31, 33]
On 13 May 1895, he was transferred to the Central Branch of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. [source: 31, 33 (11 May)]
In 1895, he was present at the Central Branch of the National Soldiers Home. He was receiving a pension of $12 per month. [source: 26]
In 1905, he was receiving a pension of $12 per month. He had a gunshot wound in his left arm. He was at the Central Branch of the National Home. [source: 29]
He died on 21 July 1904, apparently at the Central Branch (in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio) of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. He died of carcinoma of the lungs. He was buried in the Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. [sources: 29, 31, 34]
On 24 July 1904, his son, Edward Gamble, of 2736 Hick Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was notified of his death. [source: 31]
On 24 September 1904, his widow, his money ($112.47) and effects were turned over to Elizabaeth Gamble, of 2708 Sydenham Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [source: 31]
On 3 April 1907, his widow, Elizabeth Gamble, successfully applied from Pennsylvania for a pension. [sources: 10, 20]
In 1910, his widow, Elizabeth Gamble, was living at 1920 West Oxford Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was living with her son William. She was a washerwoman. [source: 23]
In 1920, his widow, Elizabeth Gamble, was living at 1706 North Lambert Street, ward 47, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was living with her son William. [source: 35]
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)
2 letter, Sellars, 24 December 1864
3 Advance the colors, p.314.
4 letter, Sinex to Marvin, 25 September 1863
5 letter, Gregory to Marvin, 14 November 1863
6 letter, Sellers to Marvin, 30 December 1863
7 special order 88, HQ 91st PA, 22 September 1863
8 special order 21, HQ 91st PA, 13 March 1864
9 special order 3, HQ 91st PA, 7 January 1865
10 pension index, by name (Edward Gamble)
11 1880 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 29th ward, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 621, microfilm series T9, film 1188, page 139 A = 1 handwritten (Edward Gamble)
12 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 23 September 1863 (Ed. Gamble)
13 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 6 October 1863 (Pri Gamble)
14 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 23 October 1863 (Priv Gamble)
15 list of non-commissioned officers, co.B (Edward Gamble)
16 company B, descriptive roll, entry 26 (Edward Gamble)
17 Civil War Veterans' Card File, available at the Pennsylvania State Archives, searched 31 May 2004 (Edward Gamble)
18 company B, [second] descriptive book, entry 14 (Edward Gamble)
19 company B, [third] descriptive roll, entry 49 (Edward Gamble)
20 pension index, by regiment (Edward Gamble)
21 1860 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 26th [?] ward, microfilm series M653, film 1175, page 559 = 196 handwritten (Edward Gamble)
22 1870 US census, Pennsylvania, Montgomery County, Hatfield Township (post office Line Lexington), microfilm series M593, film 1377, page 411 = 4 handwritten (Edward Gamble)
23 1910 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 47, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 1211, microfilm series T624, film 1414, page 163 B = 7 handwritten (Elizabeth Gamble)
24 Pennsylvania Memorial, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (Edward Gamble)
25 consolidated morning report, 91st Pennsylvania, 28 February 1865 (Sgt Gamble)
26 Report of the Board of Managers of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1895. Serial Set volume 3412, session volume 45, 54th Congress, 1st Session. House Document 42 (in 3 parts). Part III, page 131. (Edw Gamble)
27 Letter from the President of the Board of Managers of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, transmitting the report of the Board for the fiscal year 1889. Serial Set volume 2768, session volume 9, 51st Congress, 1st Session. House Miscellaneous Document 77. Page 312. (Edw Gamble)
28 Report of the Board of Managers of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1893. Serial Set volume 3151, session volume 1, 53rd Congress, 1st Session. House Miscellaneous Document 35. Page 717. (Edw Gamble)
29 Report of the Board of Managers of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1905, page 433. Serial Set volume 4992. Session volume 52, 59th Congress, 1st Session. House Document 81. (Edward Gamble)
30 Report of the Board of Managers of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1890. Serial Set volume 2869, session volume 1, 51st Congress, 2nd Session. House Miscellaneous Document 38] (Edw Gamble)
31 US National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938, Dayton, Registers, S, transcribed from Ancestry, 11 April 2011 (Edward Gamble)
32 US National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938, Marion, Registers, G, transcribed from Ancestry, 11 April 2011 (Edward Gamble)
33 US National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938, Milwaukee, Registers, G, transcribed from Ancestry, 11 April 2011 (Edward Gamble)
34 Find a Grave, memorial 680111, added 25 February 2000, imported from US Veteran's Affairs, accessed 12 April 2011 [identification is probable, given the date of death in 29 above, and the burial place] (Edward Gamble)
35 1920 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 47, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 1807, microfilm series T625, film 1646, page 265 = 7 A handwritten (Elizabeth Gamble)
36 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Edmond Gamble)
37 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Edward Gamble)
1850 US census: FamilySearch index (accessed 30 April 2011)
1890 veterans' census: Ancestry index (accessed November 2005) (as expected, since the Illinois entries have been lost)
1900 US census: FamilySearch index, HeritageQuest index (accessed 30 April 2011)
1930 US census: Footnote index (accessed 30 April 2011)
death notice for spouse (searched GenealogyBank, 29 April 2011)
RootsWeb WorldConnect (accessed 30 April 2011)
| line | 39 | 40 | 1 | 2 |
| Dwelling number | 883 | " | " | " |
| Family number | 1009 | " | " | " |
| Name | Edward Gamble | Elizabeth " | James " | William H " |
| Age | 23 | 21 | 2 | 2 |
| Sex | M | F | M | M |
| Color | ||||
| Occupation | Day Laborer | |||
| Value of real estate owned | ||||
| Value of personal estate | 50 | |||
| Place of birth | Ireland | Delaware | Pennsylvania | " |
| Married within year | ||||
| Attended school within year | ||||
| Cannot read & write | 1 | 1 | ||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
| line | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| Dwelling-house number | 26 | |||||
| Family number | 29 | |||||
| Name | Gamble Edward | - Elizebeth | - Edward | - William | - Maria | - Mary |
| Age | 35 | 35 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Sex | M | F | M | M | F | F |
| Color | W | W | W | W | W | W |
| Occupation | Farmer | Keeping House | ||||
| Real estate value | ||||||
| Personal estate value | 700 | |||||
| Birthplace | Ireland | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna |
| Father foreign born | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Mother foreign born | 1 | |||||
| Birth month if born within year | ||||||
| Marriage month if married within year | ||||||
| Attended school past year | 1 | |||||
| Can't read | ||||||
| Can't write | 1 | X | ||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. | ||||||
| Male US citizen at least 21 years old | 1 | |||||
| Male US citizen at least 21 years old who can't vote ... |
| line | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| street name | Harlan St | ||||
| house number | 1812 | ||||
| dwelling visit # | 5 | ||||
| family visit # | 5 | ||||
| name | Gamble Edward | - Elizabeth | - Edward | - William | - Maria |
| color | W | W | W | W | W |
| sex | M | F | M | M | F |
| age | 45 | 42 | 19 | 16 | 13 |
| month born if born in year | |||||
| relationship | Wife | Son | Son | Daughter | |
| single | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| married | 1 | 1 | |||
| widowed/divorced | |||||
| married during year | |||||
| occupation | Car Driver | Keeping House | Cart Driver | Clerk in Store | |
| months unemployed | |||||
| currently ill? | |||||
| blind | |||||
| deaf/dumb | |||||
| idiotic | |||||
| insane | |||||
| disabled | |||||
| school this year | 1 | ||||
| can't read | 1 | 1 | |||
| can't write | 1 | 1 | |||
| birthplace | Ireland | Ireland | Penna | Penna | Penna |
| father's birthplace | Ireland | Ireland | Ireland | Ireland | Ireland |
| mother's birthplace | Ireland | Ireland | Ireland | Ireland | Ireland |
| line | 70 | 71 |
| street | W Oxford Street | |
| house nr | [1920] | |
| dwelling nr | [129] | |
| family nr | 144 | |
| name | Gamble Elizabeth | - William |
| relationship | Head | Son |
| sex | F | M |
| color | W | W |
| age | 74 | 30 [?] |
| marital status | Wd | S |
| #years present marriage | ||
| mother of # children | 5 | |
| mother of # living children | 3 | |
| birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| father's birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| mother's birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| immigrated | ||
| naturalized/alien | ||
| speaks English | English | English |
| occupation | Washerwoman | Constructor [?] |
| nature of industry etc. | Out | |
| employer etc. | W | [illegible] |
| out of work 15 Apr 1910? | No | Yes |
| # weeks out of work 1909 | 0 | 52 |
| can read | Yes | Yes |
| can write | Yes | Yes |
| school since 1 Sep 09 | ||
| owned/rented | R | |
| owned free or mortagaged | H | |
| farm/house | ||
| nr on farm schedule | ||
| civil war vet | ||
| blind | ||
| deaf & dumb | ||
| line | 45 | 46 |
| street | North Lambert Street | |
| house number | [1706] | |
| dwelling visit number | [101] | |
| family visit number | 133 | |
| name | Gamble William | -, Elizabeth |
| relationship | Head | Daughter |
| own/rent | R | |
| free/mortgaged (if owned) | ||
| sex | M | F |
| race | W | W |
| age at last birthday | 56 | 82 |
| marital status | S | M |
| year of immigration | ||
| naturalized/alien | ||
| year of naturalization | ||
| attended school since Sept 1919 | ||
| can read | Yes | Yes |
| can write | Yes | Yes |
| birth place | United States | United States |
| native language | ||
| father's birthplace | Ireland | United States |
| father's native language | English | |
| mother's birthplace | United States | United States |
| mother's native language | ||
| can speak English | Yes | Yes |
| occupation | Watchman | None |
| industry, business | Night | |
| employment status | W | |
| number of farm schedule | ||
| Time and Place of Each Enlistment. | July 21" 1861 Phila Pa | Dec 26" 1863 Beltin [sic] Station Va |
| Rank. | Corp | Priv |
| Company and Regiment. | B 91" Pa Inf | B 91" Pa Inf |
| Time and Place of Discharge. | Dec 26" 1863 Beltin [sic] Station Va | Jan 25" 1865 Washington D.C. as Sergt. |
| Cause of Discharge. | Re Enlistment | Disability |
| Kind and Degree of Disability | G.S.W. L. Arm Piles etc. | |
| When and Where Contracted | ||
| Where Born. | Ireland |
| Age. | 59 |
| Height. | 5-8 |
| Complexion. | Lt |
| Color of Eyes. | Haz |
| Color of Hair. | Gray |
| Occupation. | Farmer |
| Residence Subsequent to Discharge. | Philadelphia Pa. |
| Married or Single. | Wid. |
| P.O. Address of Nearest Relative. | Son Edward 2423 Phila St Phila Pa |
| Rate of Pension. | Date of Admission and Re-Admission. | Condition of Re-admission. | Date of Discharge. | Cause of Discharge. | Date of Death. | Cause of Death. |
| $800 1200 39.555 |
July 27" [sic]1888 | N Western | Mar 21" 1889 | Tr to Central | July 21" 1904 | Carcinoma of Lungs |
| Mar 25" 1889 | Central | April 29.1890 | Tranfd to Marion Br. | Grave 39 Son Edward Gamble Jr 2736 Hick St Phila Pa notified by Telegram + Pen July 24 /04 [?] | ||
| Jun 23 1893 | Fr Marion | Jun 21 93 | To Central | |||
| Aug 11 1894 | Fr C to NW Br | August 11" 1894 | Transf to NW Bch | |||
| May 13 1895 | Fr NW to Cent. | May 11 95 | To Central | |||
| PAPERS. | |
| Admission Paper | One |
| Army Discharge | |
| Certificate of Service | One |
| Pension Certificate | One forwarded to US Pension Agt at Columbus O. Pensioned for G.S.W.l arm and piles |
| EFFECTS | |||
| Cash | $72.97 | ||
| Pension Money | $36.00 | ||
| Personal, Appraised at | $3.50 | $3.50 | |
| Total | $112.47 | ||
| 8 Sept 1904. | |||
| How disposed of | Branch Treasurer notified and directed to pay + turn over effects to Elizabeth Gamble widow 2708 Sydenham St Phila Pa Sept 3 [?] 04 Paid Sept 24. 1904 | ||
| Time and Place of Each Enlistment. | July 21. 1861 Philadelphia Pa | Decbr 26. 1863 Belton [sic] Station Va. |
| Rank. | Corp | Priv. |
| Company and Regiment. | B. 91 Pa. Inf | B 91 Pa. Inf. |
| Time and Place of Discharge. | December 26. 1863 Belton [sic] Station Va. | January 25. 1865 Washington D.C. |
| Cause of Discharge. | Re-enlistment | Disability |
| Kind and Degree of Disability | G.S.W. left arm | Hemorrhoids |
| When and Where Contracted | June 16. 1864 Petersburg Va. |
| Where Born. | Ireland |
| Age. | 59 |
| Height. | 5. 8. |
| Complexion. | light |
| Color of Eyes. | gray |
| Color of Hair. | gray |
| Occupation. | Farmer |
| Residence Subsequent to Discharge. | Philadelphia Pa. |
| Married or Single. | Widowed |
| Name and Address of Nearest Relative. | Edward Gamble 2423 Philadelphia St Philadelphia Pa |
| Rate of Pension. | Date of Admission and Re-Admission. | Condition of Re-admission. | Date of Discharge. | Cause of Discharge. | Date of Death. | Cause of Death. |
| $8 00 | Adm. N.W. July 27. 88 | |||||
| Transf Central Mch 21. 89 | ||||||
| " Marion April 29.90 | July 21" 1891 | Transfd to N.W.B. |
| PAPERS. | |
| Admission Paper | 1 |
| Army Discharge | |
| Certificate of Service | 1 |
| Pension Certificate | 39.551 |
| EFFECTS | |
| [all blank] | |
| NO. OF ENLISTMENT | ENLISTED | COMPANY AND REGIMENT MUSTERED IN. | DISCHARGED | CAUSE OF DISCHARGE | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHEN | WHERE | RANK | WHEN | WHERE | RANK | |||
| 1st, | Dec. 24. 63 | Belton [sic] Station Va. | Sergt. | B. 91. Pa. Vols. | Jan'y 25. 65 | Washington D.C. | Sergt | Surg. Cert. of Disability |
| 2d, | July 21. 61. | Philadelphia Pa. | Corpl. | B. 91. Pa. Vols. | Dec. 26. 63 | Belton [sic] Station Va. | Pvt. | Reenlisted |