He was born in 1817/20, in Queen's Anne County, Maryland (or in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania).
[sources:
date 3, 6 (30 in 1850), 8 (58 in 1875), 9 (49 in 1865).
place: 3, 6, 8 (MD), 9 (Queen's Anne County MD)]
In 1850, he was living in ward 4, Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
He was living with William and Charles (perhaps his children?).
He was a clerk.
[source: 6]
When he enlisted, he was a bookkeeper.
[source: 3]
Description
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 8-1/2 inches tall, and had a dark complexion, dark eyes, and dark hair.
[source: 3]
In 1865, he was 5 feet 8-1/2 inches tall, and had a dark complexion, dark brown eyes, and black hair.
He had no permanent marks or scars.
[source: 9]
During the war
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 22 November 1861.
He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Captain Fetter.
He was a private, in company G.
[sources: 1, 3, 10, 11]
He was transferred on 4 December 1861 to company F.
[sources: 1, 4]
On 19 December 1865, he enlisted in the US Navy, to serve on an ironclad.
He enlisted at League Island, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
He was a bookkeeper.
[source: 9]
On 4 April 1873, he successfully applied for a pension.
[sources: 5, 7]
On 31 May 1875, he died, in Philadelphia Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
He died of internal hemorrhage.
On 3 June 1875, he was buried, in Lafayette Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
[source: 8]
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)
(Charles W Bridell, Bridells)
8death certificate, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, 31 May 1875
(Charles W Bridell)
9Weekly return of enlistments at Naval Rendezvous, 6 Jan 1855 - 8 Aug 1891, National Archives and Records Administration, microfilm series M1953, film 32 (Charles W Bridells)
10index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania
(Charles W Bridells)
11index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania
(Charles Bredell)
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1860 US census
Ancestry and FamilySearch indices (accessed 10 February 2014)
1870 US census
Ancestry and FamilySearch indices (accessed 10 February 2014)
1880 US census
Ancestry and FamilySearch indices (accessed 10 February 2014)
1890 US census, veterans schedule
Ancestry index (accessed March 2007)
1900 US census
Ancestry and FamilySearch indices (accessed 10 February 2014)
1910 US census
Ancestry and FamilySearch indices (accessed 10 February 2014)
1920 US census
Ancestry and FamilySearch indices (accessed 10 February 2014)
1930 US census
Ancestry and FamilySearch indices (accessed 10 February 2014)
1940 US census
Ancestry and FamilySearch indices (accessed 10 February 2014)
RootsWeb WorldConnect
searched for Charles Bridell (metaphone) born USA 1820 +/- 10 (accessed 10 February 2014)
Philadelphia inquirer
checked on GenealogyBank for death notice on 31 May or 1, 2, or 3 June 1875 (accessed 10 February 2014)
Find a grave
searched for Charles Bridell, Bridells, or Bridel (accessed 10 February 2014)
Pennsylvania veterans burial cards 1777-1999
Ancestry index (accessed 10 February 2014)
records of headstones of deceased Union veterans, 1879-1903
FamilySearch index (accessed 10 February 2014)
headstone applications for US military veterans, 1925-1949
[1850 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Northern Liberties, ward 4, microfilm series M432, film 810, page 247 recto = 493 handwritten = 107 handwritten]
[identification is uncertain]
[the household begins with John (painter) and Louisa Hayworth; I transcribed only the Bridell's living at this household, and not the other twelve people]
[index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania]
[transcribed 10 Mar 2014, from Fold3]
Bridells, Charles W.
or Charles
Co. G, F, 91 Pennsylvania Inf.
Pvt | Pvt
See also [blank]
GENERAL INDEX CARD.
[card 2, transcribed 15 March 2014]
Bredell, Charles
Co. G, F, 91 Pennsylvania Inf.
Pvt | Pvt.
REFERENCE CARD.
Original filed under
Bridells, Charles W.
or Charles
[Weekly return of enlistments at Naval Rendezvous, 6 Jan 1855 - 8 Aug 1891, National Archives and Records Administration, microfilm series M1953, film 32]
[transcribed from FamilySearch, 10 February 2014]
455
ENLISTMENTS AT Philadelphia IN 1865.
For Iron Clad Service at League Island
Return of the United States Naval Rendezvous at Iron Clad Office Philadelphia for the week ending Saturday, 31st December 1865.
NAMES OF RECRUITS. Bridells Charles W.
ENLISTED.
When. 19th Dec
Term. " [sc. 1 year]
Rating. C. Hea. [??]
State whether for "General Service" or "Coast Survey." " [sc. Iron clad duty]
BOUNTY. " [sc. None]
State name of ship, rate, and date of "HONORABLE DISCHARGE," under which the re-enlistment is made. [blank]
PREVIOUS NAVAL SERVICE. army 1 1/2 [?] yrs
RESIDENCE.
State. Pa
Congressional or Enrollment District. 1st
County, Town, or Township. League Island
WHERE BORN, AND PERSONAL DESCRIPTION.
City, Town, or County. Queen Anne's
State. Md
Age. 49
Occupation. Book keeper
Eyes. Dk Brown
Hair. Black
Complexion. Dark
Height. 5 feet 8 1/2 inches
PERMANENT MARKS OR SCARS. None
[death certificate, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, 31 May 1875, Charles W Bridell]
[transcribed from FamilySearch, 10 February 2014]
RETURN OF DEATH IN THE PHILADELPHIA HOSPITAL.
PHYSICIAN'S CERTIFICATE.
1. Name of Deceased, Charles W. Bridell [the family name could be 'Bridells'] 2. Color, White
3. Sex, [blank]
4. Age, 58 years
5. Married or Single, [blank]
6. Date of Death, 5-31-75
7. Cause of Death, Internal Haemorrage [sic]
S. Dease RESIDENT PHYSICIAN Philadelphia Hospital.
UNDERTAKER'S CERTIFICATE.
8. Occupation, [blank]
9. Place of Birth, Maryland
10. When a Minor, [blank]
11. Ward, 3rd ward
12. Street and Number, 770 So 2nd
13. Date of Burial, June 3rd
14. Place of Burial, Lafayette Cem
Robt. P. Morton Undertaker.
Residence, 770 So 2nd
Date of Certificate, [blank]