91st PA: Christian Mardorf

Christian Mardorf

Before the war

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).

Description

When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 3-1/4 inches tall, and had a fair complexion, hazel eyes, and brown hair (2).

During the war

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).

After the war

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).

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) (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)

Sources checked unsuccessfully

1870 US census
The only Christian Mardorf I've found in the 1870 US census is living in South Buffalo Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania (microfilm series M593, film 1301, page 409 = [2] handwritten). He was 23 years old, born in Germany, and owned $2,000 in real property and $2,000 in personal property. He was living with Willmena [??] (21, born PA), William (3 months, born Feb, PA), and Charles (21, born Germany). Since Christina's middle initial seems to be 'W', and John W was born in February 1870, this may well be the Christian Mardorf who served in the 91st. Charles was living in Freeport, Armstrong County, in 1880 (series T9, film 1096, page 181 = 21 A handwritten], but Christian was not living with him, and I have so far not found Christian.
1930 US census
Footnote index (accessed 7 August 2010)

1890 census, veterans schedule

[1890 US census, veterans' schedule, Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Harmer Township, supervisor's district 9, enumeration district 309, page 1]
[line] 1
[house] 192
[family] 195
[name] Mardorf Christoph [sic]
[rank] Private
[company] G
[unit] 91 PV Inft
[enlistment date] 21 Mar 1865
[discharge date] July 10 1865
[length of service] [blank] years, 2 months 19 days
[post office address] Acmetonia
[disability incurred] none
[remarks] [blank]

1900 census

[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]
line97989910012
street      
house number      
dwelling number37     
family number38     
nameMardorf, Christopher [sic]- Christina W [?]- John W- Emma J- Clarence O.- Christian
relationshipHeadWifeSonDaughterSonSon
colorWWWWWW
sexMFMFMM
birth dateJan 1847Jan 1849Feb 1870May 1872Sept 1875Oct 1877
age535130282422
married?MMSSSS
# years married3131    
mother of how many children? 4    
# of children living 4    
birthplaceGermanyPennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaPennsylvania
father's birthplaceGermanyGermanyGermanyGermanyGermanyGermany
mother's birthplaceGermanyGermanyPennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaPennsylvania
immigration year1852     
# years in USA48     
naturalized citizen?Na     
occupationDealer in hides [illegible] Stationery [illegible] cuttingBank clerk
# months not employed0 0 12
# months in school      
can readyesyesyesyesyesyes
can writeyesyesyesyesyesyes
speaks Englishyesyesyesyesyesyes
owned/rentedO     
free or mortgagedM     
farm/houseH     
# of farm schedule      

1910 census

[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]
line272829
street[blank]
house nr   
dwelling nr[blank]  
family nr78  
nameMardorf Christ- Wilhelmine- Emma J.
relationshipHeadWifeDaughter
sexMFF
colorWWW
age636137
marital statusM1M1S
#years present marriage4141 
mother of # children 4 
mother of # living children 4 
birthplaceGerman GerPennsylvaniaPennsylvania
father's birthplaceGermany GerGerman GerGerman Ger
mother's birthplaceGerman GerGerman GerPennsylvania
immigrated[blank]  
naturalized/alien[blank]  
speaks EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish
occupationFarmernonenone
nature of industry etc.General Farm  
employer etc.Emp  
out of work 15 Apr 1910?   
# weeks out of work 1909   
can readyesyesyes
can writeyesyesyes
school since 1 Sep 09   
owned/rentedO  
owned free or mortagagedF  
farm/houseH  
nr on farm schedule   
civil war vet[blank]  
blind   
deaf & dumb   

1920 census

[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]
line82838485
street    
house number    
dwelling visit number182   
family visit number205   
nameMardorf Christ- Christina W- EmmaJonnles [??], Mary Anne
relationshipHeadWifeDaughterMaid
own/rentO   
free/mortgaged (if owned)F   
sexMFFF
raceWWWW
age at last birthday73714717
marital statusMMS [?]S [?]
year of immigration[blank]  1905
naturalized/alien[blank]  Un
year of naturalization    
attended school since Sept 1919    
can readyesyesyesyes
can writeyes [?]yesyesyes
birth placePennaPennaPennaAustria Slk
native language   Slavic
father's birthplaceGermanyGermanyGermanyAustria [illegible]
father's native languageGermanGermanGermanSlavic [?]
mother's birthplaceGermanyGermanyGermanyAustria [illegible]
mother's native languageGermanGermanGermanSlavic [?]
can speak Englishyesyesyesyes
occupationManufacturerNoneNoneMaid
industry, businessIndustry [sic]   
employment statusS  W
number of farm schedule13   

index to compiled service records

[index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania]
[transcribed 2 Mar 2014, from Fold3]


Mardorf, Christian
Co. G, 91 Pennsylvania Inf.
Pvt | Pvt
See also [blank]

GENERAL INDEX CARD.

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