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Alonson Gifford Edgerton, son of Lorenzo and Margaret (Palmer) Edgerton.

Lodema S. Coe, daughter of Lester and Patty (Hurlburt) Coe.

Children:

1. Wallace Erie, b. February 3, 1853; Rome, Oneida Co., NY.
2. Viva L., b. March 9, 1855; Illinois.
3. Charles, b. ~1859; Mantorville, Dodge Co., MN.

Victoria Gertwich Walters, daughter of William and Amelia (Van der Wielen) Walters.

Children:

4. Louis Alonson, b. February 2, 1872; Rawlins, Carbon Co., WY.
5. Lorenzo Dow, b. September 21, 1874; Rawlins Carbon Co., WY.
6. William Walters, b. ~1876; Rawlins, Carbon Co., WY.
7. Viva Viola, b. August 3, 1879; Rawlins, Carbon Co., WY.
8. Charles Orr, b. March 7, 1881; Rawlins, Carbon Co., WY.
9. Alonson Gifford, b. September 25, 1890; Effingham, Atchison Co., KS.

The household of Alonson G. Edgerton was recorded in the 1850 Federal Census of Rome, Oneida County, New York (pg. 5; dwelling #34; family #34; enum. July 25, 1850), as follows:

The household of Mrs. Lodema Edgerton was recorded in the 1860 Federal Census of Mantorville, Dodge County, Minnesota (dwelling #48; family #48; enum June 5, 1860), as follows:

In August of 1862, Alonson G. Edgerton, “aged 33, of Minnesota”, enlisted for service as a private in the Union Army.  He was mustered into the 10th Minnesota Infrantry Regiment on August 23, 1862.  On March 18, 1864, he was promoted to Full 2nd Lieutenant and commissioned an officer in the 67th Infantry Regiment of the United States Colored Troops, Company G.  He was mustered out of service on November 11, 1864 (see Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, 1890).

The household of Mrs. Lodema Edgerton was recorded in the 1870 Federal Census of Mantorville, Dodge County, Minnesota (dwelling #79; family #84; enum June 9, 1870), as follows:

The household of “A. G.” Edgerton was recorded in the 1880 Federal Census of Rawlins, Carbon County, Wyoming (dwelling #82; family # 82; enum. June 17, 1880), as follows:

The household of Alonson G. Edgerton was recorded in the 1900 Federal Census of Stillwater, Payne County, Oklahoma (pg. 190; dwelling #88; family #96; enum. June 9, 1900), as follows:

According to the above census record, Victoria was the mother of six children, five of whom were still living.  Vivia’s occupation was listed as “teacher”.  [The age and birthyear for the youngest son, Alonson Gifford Jr., were recorded incorrectly in this census; he was born in September 1890.]

Alonson G. Edgerton applied for a Civil War Pension on August 28, 1882.  The invalid claim was filed from the state of Ohio, and cited Alanson’s service in the 10th Regiment, Minnesota Infantry (Co. B); and in the 67th Regiment, U.S.C. Infantry (Co. G.).  Victoria G. Edgerton, widow of Alonson G. Edgerton, later applied for a Civil War Pension on December 27, 1921.  The application was filed from the state of Oklahoma (see  National Archives Pension Applications; Application #457972, Certificate #298742; and Application #1182853, Certificate #911257).

Original Source Documents:

1850 Federal Census – household of LorenzoEdgerton; Rome, Oneida Co., NY.

1860 Federal Census – household of Mrs. Lodema S. (Coe) Edgerton; Mantorville, Dodge Co., MN.

1870 Federal Census – household of Mrs. Lodema S. (Coe) Edgerton; Mantorville, Dodge Co., MN.

1880 Federal Census – household of LorenzoEdgerton; Rawlins, Carbon Co., WY.

1900 Federal Census – household of LorenzoEdgerton; Stillwater, Payne Co., OK.

Marriage Record – Alonson Gifford Edgerton; Fond du Lac Co., WI Vital Records; Vol. 2, pg. 214.

Death Certificate – Alonson Gifford Edgerton; Oklahoma State Death Certificates, certificate #92.

Death Certificate – Mrs. Victoria Gertwich (Walters) Edgerton; Oklahoma State Death Certificates, certificate #13.

Gravestone photo – Alonson Gifford Edgerton & Mrs. Victoria Gertwich (Walters) Edgerton; Fairlawn Cemetery; Stillwater, Payne Co., OK.