He was born in 1841, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Joseph and Mary Ann Cartledge. [sources: date: 10; 2 (20 in 1861), 8 (37 in 1878), 9 (20 in 1861), 15 (19 in 1860), 16 (29 in 1870), 17 (40 in 1880), 22 (37 in 1878), 23 (9 in 1850), 24 (37 at death in 1878). place: 2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 37. parents: 22]
His parents were well-to-do. He had four brothers, and at least one sister. His brother James Cartledge also served in the 91st Pennsylvania. [source: 9]
In 1850, he was living with his father, siblings, and several other people, in the fourth ward of Moyamensing, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. He had attended school within the year. [source: 23]
In 1860, he was living with his parents and siblings in the first ward of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a stone cutter. [source: 15]
When he enlisted, he was a stone cutter. [source: 2]
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 9-1/2 inches tall, had a light complexion, grey eyes, and light hair. [source: 2]
He enlisted and was mustered into service in company E on 20 August 1861, at Philadelphia Pennsylvania, for 3 years. He was enlisted by Captain Lentz, and mustered in by Colonel Reiff. After enlisting, company E marched by his house, going to Independence Square. He was appointed corporal in company E on 10 September 1861. [sources: 1, 2, 3, 9, 12 (16 Oct 61), 33 (corp)]
He took care of his younger brother, James Cartledge. James later remembered him arranging to be in the same squad for various duties, taking care of cooking and finding water, and ensuring he was warm. On 3 May 1863, during the Battle of Chancellorsville, Cyrus wanted to search for James when the regiment was outflanked and driven out of the woods. The captain saved him by telling him that James had gone to the right with a squad, and Cyrus then found him reforming on the regimental colors. [source: 9]
He was promoted to sergeant on 1 January 1863, replacing Elliott. [source: 3]
He fought, as a sergeant, at the battle of Gettysburg. He was wounded there on 2 July 1863. A ball passed under a rib, and became "imbedded between the back bone and wall of the stomach"; it could not be removed. [sources: 1, 2, 5]
His brother James accompanied him as he was sent to Baltimore to recover. He was then sent to Philadelphia, where he was "allowed home comforts". [source: 9]
He returned to the regiment, but was in pain. [source: 9]
On 1 March 1864, Colonel Gregory detached him to collect conscripts, at Philadelphia. He returned from detached service on 16 April 1864. [sources: 6, 11]
He mustered out on 1 September 1864, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, when his term of service expired. He was a sergeant in company E. [sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 12 (16 Oct 64), 14, 33]
He was married to Emma. They apparently had five children, including these:
[sources: 10, 18 (5 children, 1 living, in 1900), 19 (5 children, 1 living, in 1910), 29, 30, 31, 32]
In 1870, he was living in the second ward of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was living with his wife Emma, his son J Lincoln, and three other people. He was a milk dealer. [source: 16]
On 11 September 1871, he applied successfully for a pension. [source: 21, 25]
His brother records:
He died as he lived, bravely and uncomplainingly. When asked, "Cy can I do anything for you," he said: "No, I'm only waiting."
[source: 9]
He died on 5 March 1878, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, of pulmonary consumption (or of the wounds he had received at Gettysburg). The funeral was from 612 Federal Street (his residence). The services were held at Olivet Baptist Church. Nearly 500 men attended his funeral. He was buried at Sixth Street Union Vault or Haddinfield Vault. [sources: 8, 9, 10, 22, 24]
His widow, Emma, apparently received a pension of $8 per month, effective 6 March 1878. (The pension certificate was dated 4 June 1880.) [source: 27]
In 1880, his widow Emma was living at 612 Federal Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was living with her children J Lincoln and George, and three other people. She was in the milk businesss. [source: 17]
Effective 19 March 1886, Emma's pension was increased to $12 per month. [source: 27]
In 1890, his widow, Emma Cartledge, was living at 612 Federal Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. George Clegg--a salesman, who served in the US Navy in the Civil War--was also living there. [sources: 12, 13]
On 5 December 1898, his widow, Emma Cartledge, applied successfully for a pension. [sources: 21, 25]
In 1900, his widow Emma was living at 612 Federal Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was living with two boarders. [source: 18]
In 1910, his widow Emma was living at 1926 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was living with the same two boarders as in 1900. [source: 19]
Effective 8 September 1916, Emma's pension was increased to $20 per month. [source: 27]
Effective 6 October 1917, Emma's pension was increased to $25 per month. [source: 27]
Effective 1 May 1920, Emma's pension was increased to $30 per month, under the Act of 1 May 1920. [source: 27]
In 1920, his widow Emma was living at 1926 South Fifteenth Street. She was a lodger. [source: 20]
Effective 4 June 1928, Emma's pension was increased to $40 per month, under the Act of 23 May 1928. [source: 27]
His widow Emma died on 10 May 1929, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [sources: 10, 26, 27]
Ross Johnson is researching Cyrus Cartledge. Contact him at [email protected].
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 company E descriptive roll, number 10 (Cyrus Cartledge)
3 list of non-commissioned officers, co E
4 company E, register of men discharged, number 21 (Cyrus C Cartledge)
5 Pennsylvania Memorial, 91st Pennsylvania plaque, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (Cyrus C Cartledge)
6 letter, Sinex to Marvin, 7 March 1864
7 special order 13, HQ 91st PA, 1 March 1864
8 e-mail, 11 September 2003
9 James Creighton Cartledge, 'Touching recollections of a brother who gave his life that his country might live'
10 tombstone Emma and Cyrus Cartledge (Thanks to Matt for the picture!)
11 consolidated morning report, 91st Pennsylvania, 16 April 1864 (Cartlege)
12 1890 United States census, veterans schedule, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 54, page [blank] (image 254 on Ancestry, searched January 2005), line 5 (Cyrus Cartlidge)
13 1890 Gopsill's Philadelphia directory (Cyrus C Cartledge)
14 consolidated morning report, 91st Pennsylvania, 10 September 1864 (Sergt Cartledge)
15 1860 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, first ward fifth precinct, microfilm series M653, film 1151, pages 302-303 = 204 handwritten (Silas Cartledge)
16 1870 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, sixth district, second ward, microfilm series M593, film 1388, pages 195-196 = 78-79 handwritten (C C Cartledge)
17 1880 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 43, microfilm series T9, film 1167, page 178 C = 15 handwritten (Emma Cartlege)
18 1900 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 2, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 45, microfilm series T623, film 1452, page 293 B = 9 handwritten (Emma Cartledge)
19 1910 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 26 division 32, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 597, microfilm series T624, film 1401, page 192 B = 1 handwritten (Emma Cartledge)
20 1920 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 26, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 812, microfilm series T625, film 1629, page 177 A = 6 handwritten (Emma Cartledge)
21 pension index, by name (Cyrus C Cartledge)
22 [death notice], Philadelphia Inquirer 8 March 1878, page 5 (also published on 7 March 1878 page 5) (Cyrus C Cartledge)
23 1850 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Moyamensing, ward 4, microfilm series M432, film 809, page 442 (Cyrus Cartledge)
24 death certificate, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 5 March 1878 (Cyrus C. Cartledge)
25 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company E (Cyrus E Cartledge)
26 Pennsylvania death indices, 1929 ('Cartledge,Emma;--51360;Phila;May 10.')
27 Veterans administration, pension payment cards, 1907-1933, (2 cards), FamilySearch and FamilySearch (Emma Cartledge)
28 Gale M Roberts family tree, a gedcom, available on RootsWeb WorldConnect (accessed 26 January 2014) (Cyrus Cartledge)
29 abstract of birth record (William C Cartledge, born 8 Nov 1870 Philadelphia to Cyrus and Emma W Cartledge), available on FamilySearch (accessed 26 January 2014)
30 abstract of birth record (Cyrus C Cartledge, born 26 Jan 1876, Philadelphia to Cyrus C and Emma Cartledge), available on FamilySearch (accessed 26 January 2014)
31 [not transcribed] death certificate, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, 14 July 1876, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Cyrus C Carteldege, available on FamilySearch (accessed 26 January 2014)
32 abstract of birth record (Jos Lincoln Cartlege, born 2 June 1866, Philadelphia, to Cyrus and Emma Cartlege), available on FamilySearch (accessed 26 January 2014)
33 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Cyrus C Cartledge)
[The Historical Society of Pennsylvania has this entry on their web page: "Cartledge, Sgt. Cyrus. Civil War letters and discharge papers pertaining to Cartledge, Joseph Wallens, and William H. Miller Co. "E" 91st Pennsylvania Infantry. Doc Box 15". I have not seen this.]
line | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
Dwellings visited | 680 | |||||||||
Families visited | 742 | |||||||||
Name | Joseph Cartledge | Stephen " | John " | Joseph " | Cyrus " | James " | Mary Ann " | Sarah " | Ann Clark | Emma Moss |
Age | 45 | 19 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 40 | 5 | 25 | 9 |
Sex | M | M | M | M | M | M | F | F | F | F |
Color | ||||||||||
Occupation of males over 15 years | Stone Cutter | " | none | Servt | adopd appr | |||||
Real estate owned | 900 | |||||||||
Birthplace | " [sc. Engd] | " | Pa | " | " | " | Engd | Pa | Ire | Pa |
Married within year | ||||||||||
Attended school within year | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||
Over 20 & can't read/write | ||||||||||
Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
line | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 1 | 2 |
Dwelling number | 1454 | |||||
Family number | 1657 | |||||
Name | Joseph Cartledge | Mary A " | Silas " | James " | Rebecca Cartledge | Bridgit Newgent |
Age | 52 | 50 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 22 |
Sex | m | f | m | m | f | f |
Color | ||||||
Occupation | Master Stone Cutter | Stone Cutter | Servant | |||
Value of real estate owned | ||||||
Value of personal estate | ||||||
Place of birth | England | " | Penn | " | Penn | Ireland |
Married within year | ||||||
Attended school within year | 1 | |||||
Cannot read & write | ||||||
Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
line | 38 | 39 | 40 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Dwelling-house number | 565 | |||||
Family number | 616 | |||||
Name | Cartledge C.C | - Emma | - J Lincoln | Wallins H. H | Pavey M. A | Hulston C. A |
Age | 29 | 30 | 4 | 17 | 30 | 19 |
Sex | M | F | M | F | F | F |
Color | W | W | W | W | W | W |
Occupation | Milk Dealer | Keep house | - | At School | - | - |
Real estate value | ||||||
Personal estate value | ||||||
Birthplace | Penn | Penn | Penn | Penn | England | Penn |
Father foreign born | 1 | 1 | ||||
Mother foreign born | 1 | 1 | ||||
Birth month if born within year | ||||||
Marriage month if married within year | ||||||
Attended school past year | 1 | |||||
Can't read | ||||||
Can't write | ||||||
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 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
street name | Federal Street | |||||
house number | 612 | |||||
dwelling visit # | 139 | |||||
family visit # | 140 | |||||
name | Cartlege Emma | - J Lincoln | - George | Wallens Hope | Davis Helen | Morrison W Clinton |
color | W | W | W | W | W | W |
sex | F | M | M | F | F | M |
age | 40 | 14 | 6 | 27 | 16 | 22 |
month born if born in year | ||||||
relationship | son | son | Sister | Servant | Boarder | |
single | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
married | ||||||
widowed/divorced | 1 | |||||
married during year | ||||||
occupation | Milk Business | At School | At School | At Home | Servant | Milk business |
months unemployed | ||||||
currently ill? | ||||||
blind | ||||||
deaf/dumb | ||||||
idiotic | ||||||
insane | ||||||
disabled | ||||||
school this year | 1 | 1 | ||||
can't read | ||||||
can't write | ||||||
birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Delaware | Pennsylvania |
father's birthplace | N.J. | Penna | Penna | N.J. | Del. | Penna |
mother's birthplace | N.J. | Penna | Penna | N.J. | Del. | Penna. |
line | 57 | 58 | 59 |
street | Federal St | ||
house number | 612 | ||
dwelling number | 160 | ||
family number | 179 | ||
name | Cartledge Emma | Clegg [?] George | - Cyrus B |
relationship | Head | Boarder | Boarder |
color | W | W | W |
sex | F | M | M |
birth date | Sept 1840 | Feb 1843 | May 1884 |
age | 59 | 57 | 16 |
married? | W | W | S |
# years married | [crossed-out number] | ||
mother of how many children? | 5 | ||
# of children living | 1 | X | |
birthplace | Pennsylvania | India | Pennsylvania |
father's birthplace | New Jersey | England | England |
mother's birthplace | New Jersey | England | England |
immigration year | |||
# years in USA | |||
naturalized citizen? | |||
occupation | Clerk | At school | |
# months not employed | 0 | ||
# months in school | 8 | ||
can read | yes | yes | yes |
can write | yes | yes | yes |
speaks English | yes | yes | yes |
owned/rented | R | ||
free or mortgaged | F | ||
farm/house | H | ||
# of farm schedule |
line | 57 | 58 | 59 |
street | South 15th Street | ||
house nr | 1926 | ||
dwelling nr | 13 | ||
family nr | 13 | ||
name | Cartledge Emma | Clegg George | Clegg Cyrus |
relationship | Head | Boarder | Boarder |
sex | F | M | M |
color | W | W | W |
age | 70 | 69 | 24 |
marital status | Wd | Wd | S |
#years present marriage | |||
mother of # children | 5 | ||
mother of # living children | 1 | ||
birthplace | Pennsylvania | India English | Pennsylvania |
father's birthplace | New Jersey | Eng English | India English |
mother's birthplace | New Jersey | India German [?] | Pennsylvania |
immigrated | 1859 | ||
naturalized/alien | Na | ||
speaks English | English | English | English |
occupation | None | Meat | Clerk |
nature of industry etc. | Butcher | Telephone Office | |
employer etc. | W | W | |
out of work 15 Apr 1910? | No | No | |
# weeks out of work 1909 | 0 | 0 | |
can read | yes | yes | yes |
can write | yes | yes | yes |
school since 1 Sep 09 | yes | ||
owned/rented | R | ||
owned free or mortagaged | |||
farm/house | H | ||
nr on farm schedule | |||
civil war vet | |||
blind | |||
deaf & dumb |
line | 42 |
street | S Fifteenth St |
house number | [1926] |
dwelling visit number | [101] |
family visit number | [105] |
name | Cartledge Emma |
relationship | Lodger |
own/rent | |
free/mortgaged (if owned) | |
sex | F |
race | W |
age at last birthday | 80 |
marital status | Wd |
year of immigration | |
naturalized/alien | |
year of naturalization | |
attended school since Sept 1919 | |
can read | yes |
can write | yes |
birth place | Pennsylvania |
native language | |
father's birthplace | New Jersey |
father's native language | |
mother's birthplace | New Jersey |
mother's native language | |
can speak English | Yes |
occupation | None |
industry, business | |
employment status | |
number of farm schedule |
CARTLEDGE.--On the 5th instant, CYRUS C. CARTLEDGE, son of Joseph and the late Mary Ann Cartledge, in the thirty-seventh year of his age.
The relatives and friends of the family, also Washington Lodge, No. 50, A.Y.M.; Harmony Chapter, No. 52; Apollo Lodge, No. 296, I.O.O.F., and Apollo Encampment, No. 38, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, this afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from his late residence, No. 612 Federal street. To proceed to Olivet Baptist Church for services. Interment at Sixth Street Union Vault.
ISSUES | |||
CLASS | RATE | DATE OF COMMENCEMENT | DATE OF CERTIFICATE |
30 | May 1, 1920 | ||
40 | JUNE 4, 1928 |
ISSUES. | |||
CLASS. | RATE. | DATE OF COMMENCEMENT. | DATE OF CERTIFICATE. |
8 | Mar 6 1878 | June 4 1880 | |
12 | Mar 19 1886 | ||
INC. | 20 | SEPTEMBER 8 1916 | |
INC. | 25 | OCTOBER 6, 1917 | |
Inc | 30 | May 1, 1920 |