He was born in January 1847 (6; 2 (18 in 1865), 6 [53 in 1910], 7 [63 in 1910], 8 [73 in 1920]). He was born in Germany (2, 6, 7, 8 [PA]).
In 1852, he immigrated to the United States (6). In 1900, he was a naturalized citizen (6).
When he enlisted, he was a farmer (2).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 3-1/4 inches tall, and had a fair complexion, hazel eyes, and brown hair (2).
He was a substitute for J Ooewl (1, 2). He enlisted and was mustered into service on 21 March 1865 (1, 2, 3, 5). He was enlisted for one year, at Pittsburgh [or perhaps East Birmingham?], Pennsylvania, by Captain Foster (2). His service was credited to the 22nd Congressional District (2). He was a private in company G (1, 10).
He received clothing worth $23.03 (2).
He mustered out with his company on 10 July 1865 (1, 3, 5 [6 July]). He was a private in company G (10).
In 1868/69, he married Christina [unknown family name] (6, 7). They apparently had the following four children (6 [4 children, all alive in 1900], 7 [4 children, all alive in 1910]):
In 1890, he was living in Harmer Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (post office: Acmetonia) (3).
On 19 November 1891, he applied successfully from Pennsylvania for a pension (4, 5).
In 1900, he was living in Harmar Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (6). He was living with his wife Christina, and children John, Emma, Clarence, and Christian (6). He was a dealer in hides (6).
On 27 January 1909, he applied again for a pension (5).
In 1910, he was living in Harmar Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (7). He was living with his wife Wilhelmine [sic], and daughter Emma (7). He was a farmer, on a general farm (7).
In 1920, he was living in Harmar Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (8). He was living with his wife Christina, child Emma, and a maid (8). He was a manufacturer (8).
His wife, Christiana Wilhelmina Mardorf, died in 1925 (9). She was buried in Deer Creek Cemetery, Cheswick, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, section A, row 22 (9).
He died on 13 June 1927, at Cheswick, [Allegheny,] Pennsylvania (5, 9 [1927]). He was buried in Deer Creek Cemetery, Cheswick, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, section A, row 22 (9).
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) (Christian Mardorf)
2 company G, descriptive roll, [#75] (Christian Mardorf)
3 1890 US census, veterans' schedule, Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Harmer Township, supervisor's district 9, enumeration district 309, page 1 (Christoph [sic] Mardorf)
4 pension index, by name (Christian [sic] Mardorf)
5 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company G (Christian Mardorf)
6 1900 US census, Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Harmar Township, supervisor's district 18, enumeration district 394, microfilm series T623, film 1367, page 286 = 2 B handwritten to page 287 = 3 A handwritten (Christopher [sic] Mardorf)
7 1910 US census, Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Harmar Township, supervisor's district 32, enumeration district 84, microfilm series T624, film 1294, page 97 = 4 A handwritten (Christ Mardorf)
8 1920 US census, Pennnsylvania, Allegheny County, Harmar Township, supervisor's district 24, enumeration district 125, microfilm series T625, film 1512, page 135 = 9 B handwritten (Christ Mardorf)
9 Find a grave, memorial 13647686 (Christian Mardorf) [no reference to his service]
10 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Christian Mardorf)
| line | 97 | 98 | 99 | 100 | 1 | 2 |
| street | ||||||
| house number | ||||||
| dwelling number | 37 | |||||
| family number | 38 | |||||
| name | Mardorf, Christopher [sic] | - Christina W [?] | - John W | - Emma J | - Clarence O. | - Christian |
| relationship | Head | Wife | Son | Daughter | Son | Son |
| color | W | W | W | W | W | W |
| sex | M | F | M | F | M | M |
| birth date | Jan 1847 | Jan 1849 | Feb 1870 | May 1872 | Sept 1875 | Oct 1877 |
| age | 53 | 51 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 22 |
| married? | M | M | S | S | S | S |
| # years married | 31 | 31 | ||||
| mother of how many children? | 4 | |||||
| # of children living | 4 | |||||
| birthplace | Germany | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| father's birthplace | Germany | Germany | Germany | Germany | Germany | Germany |
| mother's birthplace | Germany | Germany | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| immigration year | 1852 | |||||
| # years in USA | 48 | |||||
| naturalized citizen? | Na | |||||
| occupation | Dealer in hides | [illegible] Stationery | [illegible] cutting | Bank clerk | ||
| # months not employed | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | ||
| # months in school | ||||||
| can read | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| can write | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| speaks English | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| owned/rented | O | |||||
| free or mortgaged | M | |||||
| farm/house | H | |||||
| # of farm schedule |
| line | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| street | [blank] | ||
| house nr | |||
| dwelling nr | [blank] | ||
| family nr | 78 | ||
| name | Mardorf Christ | - Wilhelmine | - Emma J. |
| relationship | Head | Wife | Daughter |
| sex | M | F | F |
| color | W | W | W |
| age | 63 | 61 | 37 |
| marital status | M1 | M1 | S |
| #years present marriage | 41 | 41 | |
| mother of # children | 4 | ||
| mother of # living children | 4 | ||
| birthplace | German Ger | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| father's birthplace | Germany Ger | German Ger | German Ger |
| mother's birthplace | German Ger | German Ger | Pennsylvania |
| immigrated | [blank] | ||
| naturalized/alien | [blank] | ||
| speaks English | English | English | English |
| occupation | Farmer | none | none |
| nature of industry etc. | General Farm | ||
| employer etc. | Emp | ||
| out of work 15 Apr 1910? | |||
| # weeks out of work 1909 | |||
| can read | yes | yes | yes |
| can write | yes | yes | yes |
| school since 1 Sep 09 | |||
| owned/rented | O | ||
| owned free or mortagaged | F | ||
| farm/house | H | ||
| nr on farm schedule | |||
| civil war vet | [blank] | ||
| blind | |||
| deaf & dumb | |||
| line | 82 | 83 | 84 | 85 |
| street | ||||
| house number | ||||
| dwelling visit number | 182 | |||
| family visit number | 205 | |||
| name | Mardorf Christ | - Christina W | - Emma | Jonnles [??], Mary Anne |
| relationship | Head | Wife | Daughter | Maid |
| own/rent | O | |||
| free/mortgaged (if owned) | F | |||
| sex | M | F | F | F |
| race | W | W | W | W |
| age at last birthday | 73 | 71 | 47 | 17 |
| marital status | M | M | S [?] | S [?] |
| year of immigration | [blank] | 1905 | ||
| naturalized/alien | [blank] | Un | ||
| year of naturalization | ||||
| attended school since Sept 1919 | ||||
| can read | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| can write | yes [?] | yes | yes | yes |
| birth place | Penna | Penna | Penna | Austria Slk |
| native language | Slavic | |||
| father's birthplace | Germany | Germany | Germany | Austria [illegible] |
| father's native language | German | German | German | Slavic [?] |
| mother's birthplace | Germany | Germany | Germany | Austria [illegible] |
| mother's native language | German | German | German | Slavic [?] |
| can speak English | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| occupation | Manufacturer | None | None | Maid |
| industry, business | Industry [sic] | |||
| employment status | S | W | ||
| number of farm schedule | 13 |