91st PA: Frederick H Henry

Frederick H Henry

Name

Bates (1) has Frederic H Hentz. Since (3) clearly has Frederick H Henry promoted to first sergeant of company G, and the only other first sergeants Bates lists in company G are J A Langerbartel and William Spangler, I am assuming that Bates' 'Hentz' is a mistake for 'Henry'.

Before the war

He was born in October 1840 (10, 15; 8 (21 in 1861), 12 [73 in 1914], 14 [38 in 1880], 15 [59 in 1900], 16 [69 in 1910]). He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (8, 14, 15, 16).

When he enlisted, he was a carp[enter] (8).

Description

When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 11-1/2 inches tall, and had a light complexion, grey eyes, and light hair (8).

During the war

He also served in company B of the 20th Pennsylvania Infantry and in company B of the 4th Pennsylvania Infantry (9, 13).

He enlisted and was mustered into service on 9 September 1861 (1, 6, 8, 13). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Captain McAuther (8). He was sergeant in company G (1, 19).

On 19 March 1863, he returned to duty from Brigade headquarters (4).

He was wounded on 3 May 1863 at Chancellorsville, Virginia (1, 5, 17 [killed], 18 [killed]).

He was promoted to first sergeant on 26 December 1863 (3, 6).

He was discharged at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 26 or 27 August 1864 on surgeon's certificate of disability (1 [26 Aug], 6 [27 Aug], 7 [27 Aug], 8 [27 Aug], 11, 13 [27 Aug]). He was then first sergeant of company G (1, 19).

After the war

He married Kate [unknown family name] (12).

On 10 October 1864, he applied successfully for a pension (9, 13).

In 1880, he was living at 1858 Eleventh Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (14). He was living with his wife Kate E Henry, daughters Annie and Tillie, father-in-law David Griffenberg and his family, and a servant (14). He was a carpenter and builder (14).

He attended the 1884 meeting of the 91st's Survivors' Association (2).

In 1900, he was living at 2534 [?] 31st Street, ward 28, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (15). He was living with his daughter Tillie and two boarders (15). He was widowed (15). He was a builder (15).

In 1910, he was living at 3738 Frankford Avenue, ward 45, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (16). He was living with his daughter Matilda and her family (16). He was a real estate salesman (16).

He again applied for a pension in October 1910 (13).

He died on 17 April 1914, at Erie, Pennsylvania (10 [18 April], 12 [17 April], 13 [18 Apr, Philadelphia PA]). The funeral was held on Tuesday, at Horace T Beers funeral parlor (12). Post 2 of the GAR was invited to attend (among others) (12). He was buried in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (10, 12).

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) (Frederick H Hentz)

2 'The ninety-first'. Grand Army Scout and Soldiers' Mail, 20 December 1884, page 6 column 2 (Frederick H Henry)

3 special order 5, HQ 91st PA, 26 December 1863
[Although the order is dated 26 Dec 63, it is between orders dated 16 Feb 64 and 22 Feb 64, and the order number fits in the 1864 sequence, but not in the 1863 sequence. It was therefore probably issued in February 1864.]

4 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 19 March 1863 (Sergt Henry)

5 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 7 May 1863 (Sergt Henry)

6 company G, list of non-commissioned officers (Fredrick H Henry)

7 company G, register of men discharged, #38 (Fredrick H Henry)

8 company G, descriptive roll, entry 3 (Fredrick H Henry)

9 pension index, by name (Frederick H Henry)

10 West Laurel Hill Cemetery (Frederick Henry)

11 consolidated morning report, 91st Pennsylvania, 3 September 1864 (F H Henry)

12 [death notice], Philadelphia Inquirer, 21 April 1914, page 6; also published on 20 April 1914, page 6 (Frederick H Henry)

13 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company G (Frederick H Henry)

14 1880 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 586, microfilm series T9, film 1186, page 261 C = 19 handwritten (Frederick H Henry)

15 1900 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 28, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 698, microfilm series T623, film 1470, page 308 A = 29 handwritten (Frederick Henry)

16 1910 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 45, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 1159, microfilm series T624, film 1414, page 252 = 17 B handwritten (Fredrick H Henry)

17 'The ninety-first Pennsylvania volunteers', Philadelphia Press, Wednesday 13 May 1863, page 2 (Frederick H Henry)

18 'The Ninety-first Pennsylvania at Chancellorville', Philadelphia Inquirer 13 May 1863, page 8 (Frederick Henry)

19 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Frederick H Henry)

Sources checked unsuccessfully

1890 US census veterans schedules
Ancestry index (accessed 12 June 2005)

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Frederick H Henry in the 91st PA database

1880 census

[1880 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 586, microfilm series T9, film 1186, page 261 C = 19 handwritten]
line4041424344454647
street nameWest side of Eleventh Street
house number1858       
dwelling visit #175       
family visit #186       
nameGriffenberg David H- Anna E- David JHenry Frederick H- Kate E- Annie- TilliePatterson, Eliza A
colorWWWWWWWW
sexMFMMFFFF
age63592539299525
month born if born in year        
relationship WifeSonSon in lawDaughterGrand daughterGrand daughterServant
single  1  111
married11 11   
widowed/divorced        
married during year        
occupationBoilermakerKeeping houseClerk in FoundryCarpenter and Builder At school Servant
months unemployed        
currently ill?        
blind        
deaf/dumb        
idiotic        
insane        
disabled        
school this year     1  
can't read        
can't write        
birthplaceDelawarePennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaPennsylvania
father's birthplaceDelPennaDelPennaDelPennaPennaIreland
mother's birthplaceDelPennaPennaPennaPennaPennaPennaPenna

1900 census

[1900 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 28, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 698, microfilm series T623, film 1470, page 308 A = 29 handwritten]
line33343536
street31st Street
house number2534 [?]   
dwelling number736   
family number742   
nameHenry Frederick- TillieElmond George- Rachael D
relationshipHeadDaughterBorder [sic]Border [sic]
colorWWWW
sexMFMF
birth dateOct 1840Feb 1876Jan 1845Nov 1848
age59245551
married?WdSMM
# years married  44
mother of how many children?   2
# of children living   2
birthplacePennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaPennsylvania
father's birthplacePennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaPennsylvania
mother's birthplacePennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaPennsylvania
immigration year    
# years in USA    
naturalized citizen?    
occupationBuilderSaleslady [illegible]Water DeptHouse keeper
# months not employed0000
# months in school    
can readyesyesyesyes
can writeyesyesyesyes
speaks Englishyesyesyesyes
owned/rentedO   
free or mortgagedM   
farm/houseH   
# of farm schedule    

1910 census

[1910 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 45, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 1159, microfilm series T624, film 1414, page 252 = 17 B handwritten]
line5657585960
streetFrankford Ave
house nr3738    
dwelling nr403    
family nr412    
nameSmith Charles C- Matilda- Catharine M- Charles C "Henry Fredrick H
relationshipHeadWifeDaughterSonfather in law
sexMFFMM
colorWWWWW
age353541/1269
marital statusM1M1SSWd
#years present marriage88   
mother of # children 3   
mother of # living children 2   
birthplacePhiladelphia PaPennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaPennsylvania
father's birthplacePennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaPennsylvania
mother's birthplacePennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaPennsylvania
immigrated     
naturalized/alien     
speaks EnglishEnglishEnglish  English
occupationSalesmanNoneNone Salesman
nature of industry etc.Commercial   Real Estate
employer etc.W   W
out of work 15 Apr 1910?Yes   No
# weeks out of work 1909     
can readYesYes  Yes
can writeYesYes  Yes
school since 1 Sep 09     
owned/rentedR    
owned free or mortagaged     
farm/houseH    
nr on farm schedule     
civil war vet    UA
blind     
deaf & dumb     

index to compiled service records

[index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania]
[transcribed 1 Jun 2014, from Fold3]


Henry Frederick H.
Co. G, 91 Pennsylvania Inf.
Sgt | 1" Sgt.
See also [blank]

GENERAL INDEX CARD.

death notice

[Philadelphia Inquirer, 21 April 1914, page 6; also published on 20 April 1914 page 6]

HENRY.--April 17, 1914, at Erie, Pa., FREDERICK H., husband of late Kate Henry, aged 73 years. Relatives and friends, also Post No. 2, G.A.R.; Penna. Council, No. 342, Royal Arcanum, are invited to attend funeral services Tuesday afternoon, 2 o'clock, at parlors of Horace T. Beers, undertaker, S. E. corner 25th and Columbia ave. Interment private, West Laurel Hill Cemetery.


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