He was born on 8 August 1835, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, probably to Joseph Spangler and Sarah A [unknown family name] [sources: date: 10 (8 Aug 1835), 22 (Aug 1834); 5 (31 in 1861), 9 (72 in 1907), 10 (71 at death in 1907), 17 (27 in 1861), 20 (27 in 1861), 24 (16 in 1850), 25 (35 in 1870), 26 (45 in 1880). place: 10, 20, 22, 24, 25, 26. parents: 24]
In 1850, he seems to have been living in ward 3, Spring Garden, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was living with Joseph and Sarah Spangler (perhaps his parents, though they're young), and with Rebecca, Samuel, Richard, and Serinia [?] Spangler (perhaps siblings). He was a tailor. [source 24]
He married Mary Emma Cress in 1857/58. She was born on 6 July 1836, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Samuel Cress and Mary White. They apparently had seven children:
[sources: 9, 22, 25, 26, 27]
In 1860, he was living in the 14th ward of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a carpenter. He was living with Mary E Spanger (presumably his wife), and Harry and Francis Spangler (presumably his children). [source: 21]
When he enlisted, he was a carp[enter]. [source: 20]
When he enlisted in 1861, he was 5 feet 8-1/2 inches tall, and had a dark complexion, light brown eyes, and brown hair. [source: 20]
He enlisted and was mustered into service, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 9 September 1861. He was enlisted for three years, by Captain McAuther [?]. He was mustered into service as a private in company G. [sources: 14, 17, 18, 20, 28 (1 sgt)]
On 12 March 1863, he returned to the regiment, from being absent, probably sick. [source: 15]
He was promoted to corporal. [source: 17]
He was promoted to sergeant. [source: 17]
In April 1863, William Fraley sent money (from Robert J Armstrong) with him to Philadelphia, in care of Mrs Jane Fraley (William's mother), but really for Robert Armstrong's mother. He was then a sergeant. [source: 23]
He was promoted to first sergeant. [source: 17]
He was discharged at camp near Falmouth, Virginia, on 17 April 1863 on surgeon's certificate of disability, by order of General Meade. He was then first sergeant (14). [source: 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20]
He also served in company K of the 19th Pennsylvania Infantry. [sources: 7, 11]
The Governor of Pennsylvania commissioned him as Captain of company G "from Civil Life" on 17 March 1865. He was then living in Philadelphia. [sources: 5, 7]
He was enlisted and mustered into service on 20 March 1865. He was enlisted at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was mustered into service as captain, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was captain of company G. [sources: 1, 2, 5, 7, 8]
On 22 March 1865, he was assigned to command company G, and to receipt to William Michael for all property in the company. [source: 3].
He reported that in the second quarter of 1865, company G expended 1060 .58 caliber elongated ball cartridges and 1060 percussion caps. [source: 12]
On 7 June 1865, he went on a leave, which expired on 22 June 1865. [source: 4, citing SO 125, HQ 5th Corps]
He mustered out 10 July 1865 with his company. He was captain of company G. [sources: 1, 2, 5, 28]
In 1870, he was living in South Ward, Camden, Camden, New Jersey. He was living with Mary E Spangler (presumably his wife), and Harry, Frank, William, Mary, and Charles (presumably their children). He was a house carpenter. [source: 25]
In 1880, he was living at 2451 Seybert Street, ward 29, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was living with his wife Emma, and children Frank, William, Mary, Emma, and Blanche. He was a carpenter. [source: 26]
In 1900, he was living at 2008 South 6th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a house carpenter. He was living with his wife Mary, and children Francis G, Emma M, and Brenda P. [source: 22]
On 3 June 1901, he applied successfully from Pennsylvania for a pension. [sources: 7, 11]
On 6 March 1907, he again applied for a pension. [source: 11]
He died at 5534 Cambridge Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 12 March 1907, at 11.45 PM, of intestinal obstruction (which he had had for four days). He was married then, and was a carpenter. The funeral was held on 17 March 1907, from 5534 Cambridge Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (his residence). Among those invited were the ED Baker Post, number 8, GAR, and employees of AJ Reach Company. He was buried at Fernwood Cemetery, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. [sources: 9, 10]
On 28 June 1907, his widow, Mary E Spangler, applied successfully from Pennsylvania for a pension. [sources: 7, 11]
On 21 February 1909, his widow, Mary Emma Spangler, died, of fatty degeneration of heart, with chronic bronchitis contributing. She died at 2509 North Cleveland Avenue, 28th ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. On 25 February 1909, she was buried, at Fernwood Cemetery. [source: 27]
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 Spangler)
2 Official army register (William Spangler)
3 special order 20, HQ 91st PA, 22 March 1865 (William Spangler)
4 undated officers' furlough list, in regimental letter, order, guard, and furlough book (Wm Spangler)
5 Civil War Veterans' Card File, available at the Pennsylvania State Archives, searched 21 January 2005 (William Spangler)
6 company G, list of commissioned officers (William Spangler)
7 pension index, by name (William Spangler)
8 consolidated morning report, 91st Pennsylvania, 22 March 1865 (not named)
9 death notice, Philadelphia Inquirer, 16 March 1907, page 7 (William Spangler)
10 death certificate, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 12 March 1907, #7576 (William Spangler)
11 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company G (William Spangler)
12 abstract of expenditures, 2nd quarter 1865, company G (William Spangler)
13 Find a grave, memorial 65663953, created by Lizann, added 15 February 2011, accessed 1 March 2011 (William Spangler)
14 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 Spangler)
15 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 12 March 1863 (Sergt Spangler)
16 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 24 April 1863 (Sergt Spangler)
17 Civil War Veterans' Card File, available at the Pennsylvania State Archives, searched 21 January 2005 (William Spangler)
18 company G, list of non-commissioned officers (William Spanger)
19 company G, register of men discharged, #27 (Wm Spangler)
20 company G, descriptive roll, entry 1 (William Spangler)
21 1860 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 14th ward, page 390 = page 14 handwritten (William Spangler)
22 1900 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia ward 39, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 987, page 150 = 7B handwritten (William Spangler)
23 letter, Robt J Armstrong to family, 24 April 1863 (Sergeant Spangler)
24 1850 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Spring Garden, ward 3, precinct 1, microfilm series M432, film 818, page 499 verso = [1000] handwritten (William Spangler)
25 1870 US census, New Jersey, Camden, City of Camden, south ward, microfilm series M593, film 856, page 439 verso = 30 handwritten (William Spangler)
26 1880 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 29, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 636, microfilm series T9, film 1188, page 341 = 20 D handwritten (Wm Spangler)
27 death certificates, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, 1803-1915, 21 Feb 1909, #4884 (Mary Emma Spangler)
28 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (William Spangler)
Am I right to link two separate entries in Bates? Two reasons suggest I am. First, I have found only one candidate for both William Spangler's. Second, the fact that he was appointed Captain "from civil life" in 1865 suggests that he had some military experience.
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| Name | Joseph Spangler | Sarah A Spangler | William Spangler | Rebecca Spangler | Samuel Spangler | Richard Spangler | Serinia [?] Spangler |
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| Family number | 262 | ||||||
| Name | Spangler William | - Mary E | - Harry | - Frank | - William | - Mary | - Charles |
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| street name | Seybert Street | ||||||
| house number | 2451 | ||||||
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| family visit # | 207 | ||||||
| name | Spangler, Wm | - Emma | - Frank | - Wm | - Mary | - Emma | - Blanche |
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| father's birthplace | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna |
| mother's birthplace | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna |
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| street | South 6th St | S 6th St | |||
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SPANGLER.--On March 12, 1907, WILLIAM, husband of Mary E Spangler (nee Cress), aged 72 years. Relatives and friends, also survivors of the 91st Regt. P V V; also E D Baker Post, No 8, and employes [sic] of A J Reach Co, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services, on Sunday, the 17th inst. at 1.30 PM, from his late residence, 5534 Cambridge st, 55th and Girard ave. Interment at Fernwood.
I HEREBY CERTIFY, That I attended deceased from 3-9 1907 to 3-12 1907, that I last saw him alive on 3-12 1907 and that death occurred, on the date stated above at 11.45 P.M. The CAUSE OF DEATH was as follows:
Chief, Intestinal Obstruction Duration 4 DaysI HEREBY CERTIFY, That I attended deceased from Jan. 7 1909 to Feb. 21 1909 that I last saw her alive on Feb 20 1909 and that death occurred, on the date stated above at 7:30 A.M. The CAUSE OF DEATH was as follows: