Private GEORGE E. ARMSTRONG, Co. A, 86th Illinois
George E. Armstrong was born about 1839/38 in Dresden, Muskingum County, Ohio the son of John Armstrong and Mary E. (Coy) Armstrong. John Armstrong is believed to have been born about 1816 in Ohio, while Mary is believed to have been born about 1819 in New York. John Amstrong and Mary E. Coy were married on December 1, 1836 in Muskingum, Ohio. John Arstrong is believed to be the son of James Armstrong and Rachel Winner, who were married on 20 June 1813 in Muskingum County, Ohio.
James Armstrong is believed to have been was born in Ireland c. 1780 and was married to Rachel Winner on June 20, 1813 in Muskingum County, Ohio. Rachel Winner was born c. 1799/1800 in Pennsylvania. James and Rachel are believed to have had about 10 children. They are believed to include;
1. John Armstrong, born c. 1816 in Ohio. John as mentioned above was married to Mary E. Coy on December 1, 1836 in Muskingum County, Ohio.
2. Mary Armstrong, born c. February 28, 1817 in Ohio. Mary was married to William Coy on May 12, 1838 in Muskingum County, Ohio. Mary and William eventually came on to Illinois, where they resided in Tazewell County, Illinois. Mary died in near Mackinaw, Illinois in Tazewell County c. March 4, 1875 and her mortal remains were laid in the Mackinaw Cemetery in Mackinaw, Tazewell County, Illinois.
3. Louisa Armstrong, born c. 1829/30 in Ohio.
4. James Armstrong Jr., born c. February 23, 1833/34 in Ohio. James was married to Isabelle Ross on January 15, 1858 in Muskingum County, Ohio. Isabelle was born c. February 28, 1838 in Muskingum County, Ohio.
Eight children are believed to have been born to James and Isabelle, including;
A. Charles Wesley Armstrong, born October 11, 1858 in Adams Mills, Trumbull County, Ohio. Charles was married to Carrie Belle Keller on December 5, 1883 in Tuscarawas, Ohio. Carrie was born c. January __, 1855 in Ohio. Seven children are believed to have been born to Charles and Carrie. Carrie died on May 16, 1915, while Charles died on February 1, 1938 in Newton Falls, Trumbull County, Ohio.
B. Mary Elizabeth Armstrong, born c. 1861 in Madison Township, Muskingum County, Ohio. Mary died on January 16, 1878 in MuskingumCounty, Ohio. Mary is believed to have been married to John Q. Casner.
C. William Anderson Armstrong, born c. January __, 1862 in Madison Township, MuskingumCounty, Ohio. William was married to Maggie M. Wilson on November 17, 1883 in Muskingum County, Ohio. Maggie was born c. May __, 1866 in Ohio. Seven children are believed to have been born to William and Maggie.
William died on ____________ __, 19__, while Maggie died on May __, 1907 in Braceville, Ohio.
D. James H. Armstrong, born c. 1865 in Madison Township, Muskingum County, Ohio
E. Hattie Armstrong, born c. 1867 in Madison Township, Muskingum County, Ohio
F. Elmer Armstrong, born January 21, 1870 in Adams Mills, Muskingum County, Ohio. Elmer was married to Flora Champion on November 15, 1894 in Portage, Ohio. Flora was born c. 1876 in Ohio. Five children were born to Elmer and Flora.
Elmer died on ____________ __, 1937, while Flora died on ____________ __, 1948.
G. George Armstrong, born January 21, 1870 in Adams Mills, Muskingum County, Ohio. George was married to Elizabeth Jane Deetz on December 25, 1889 in Windham, Portage County, Ohio. Six children were born to George and Elizabeth.
George died on December 22, 1945 in Youngstown, Mahoning County ,Ohio, while Elizabeth died on January 7, 1953 in Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio.
H. Lillian Armstrong, born April 25, 1874 in Madison Township, Muskingum County, Ohio.
At the time of the 1860 census, James and his family are found in Franklin Township, Coshocton County, Ohio;
James Armstrong M 27 Ohio
Isabel Armstrong F 22 Ohio
Charles W Armstrong M 2 Ohio
Levy Armstrong M 19 Ohio
Isabelle (Ross) Armstrong died on May 4, 1874 in Madison Township, Muskingum County, Ohio, while James Armstrong Jr. died on March 29, 1887 in Madison Township, Muskingum County, Ohio.
Possibly 5. Levi Armstrong, born c. 1842/43 in Ohio. Levi is found with the family in 1850 and is almost certainly the Levy Armstrong seen above living with James and Isabelle (__________) Armstrong in the 1860 census.
Possibly 6. John Armstrong, born c. 1843/44 in Ohio.
James Armstrong is believed to have died in the 1840's in Franklin Township of Coshocton County where they resided. At the time of the 1850 census, Rachel (Winner) Armstrong and her youngest children are found in Franklin Township, Coshocton County, Ohio;
Rachel Armstrong F 50 Pennsylvania
Louisa Armstrong F 20 Ohio
James Armstrong M 17 Ohio
Levi Armstrong M 7 Ohio
John Armstrong M 6 Ohio
Now to continue with what we know about John Armstrong and Mary E. (Coy) Armstrong;
The children born to John Armstrong and Mary E. (Coy) Armstrong include;
1. James G. Armstrong, born c. 1837 in Ohio. James is found with the family in Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1850 and 1860 census records. James served in Co A of the 86th Illinois, along with his brothers, George and William, during the Civil War and George died of illness in Nashville, Tennessee. See his Find A Grave Memorial
2. George E. Armstrong, born c. 1838/39 in Ohio. See his Find A Grave biography below.
3. Rachel Armstrong, born c. 1840/41 in Ohio. Rachel is found with the family in Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1850 census. Rachel Armstrong was married to George Washington Rodebush c. March 1857/58 in Coshocton County, Ohio. Two years later, Rachel's brother, George, would marry George Washington Rodebush's sister, Barbara.
Shortly after they were married, George and Rachel were the first members of the family to head west for Illinois, where they settled in Woodford County. At the time of the 1860 census, George and Rachel are found in Montgomery Township, Woodford County, Illinois;
George Ridebush M 24 Ohio
Rachael Ridebush F 19 Ohio
See the Find A Grave Memorial of George Washington Rodebush, #63464695, for more information about George, Rachel and their family.
4. William C. Armstrong, born c. 1842/43 in Ohio. William is found with the family in Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1850 and 1860 census records. William served in Co. A of the 86th Illinois, along with his brothers George and James, during the Civil War. William died of illness in Nashville, Tennessee. See his Find A Grave Memorial.
5. Harriett Armstrong, born c. 1844/45 in Ohio. Harriett is found with the family in the 1850 census in Coshocton County, Ohio, but is not found with the family in the 1860 census in Coshocton County, Ohio. She may have died in Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1850's or may have married young.
6. Elizabeth Armstrong, born c. 1846/47 in Ohio. Elizabeth is found with the family in the 1850 census in Coshocton County, Ohio, but is not found with the family in the 1860 census in Coshocton County, Ohio. She may have died in the 1850's in Coshocton County, Ohio.
7. John F. Armstrong, born c. 1847/48 in Ohio. John is found with the family in the 1850 census in Coshocton County, Ohio, but is not found with the family in the 1860 census in Coshocton County, Ohio. He may have died in the 1850's in Coshocton County, Ohio.
8. Henry Armstrong, born c. September 15, 1848/49 in Ohio. Henry is found with the family is Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1850 and 1860 census records. Henry is found with the family in the 1870 census in Clay Township, Sullivan County, Missouri.
Henry Armstrong was married to Martha Fisher/Lesher and they had 11 children. He passed away on __________ __, 19__ in Missouri.
Henry is believed to be the Henry Armstrong and family, who are found in Cass Township, Texas County, Missouri. Henry and Martha have been married for 28 years, Martha has had 11 children, ten of who are living;
Henry Armstrong Head M Sep 1849 51 Ohio
Martha A Armstrong Wife F Dec 1855 45 Pennsylvania
Birton Armstrong Son M Sep 1874 26 Missouri
Florida H Armstrong Daughter F Oct 1878 22 Missouri
David H Armstrong Son M Mar 1881 19 Missouri
Wilburn Armstrong Son M Nov 1884 16 Missouri
Alma F Armstrong Daughter F Apr 1887 13 Missouri
William B Armstrong Son M Oct 1888 12 Missouri
Liddia A Armstrong Daughter F Jun 1892 8 Missouri
Henry Armstrong is believed to have died in 1914 in Missouri, bur is not the Henry Clay Armstrong who is buried in Webster County, Missouri.
9. Mariah Armstrong, born c. February 28, 1852 in Coshocton County, Ohio. Mariah is found with the family in Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1860 census. Mariah is found with the family in the 1870 census in Clay Township, Sullivan County, Missouri.
Mariah Armstrong was married to Benjamin R. Bruce on November 11, 1874 in Putnam County, Missouri.
At the time of the 1900 census, Mariah and her family are found in Anthony Township (excl. Anthony city), Harper County, Kansas. She is listed as having been married 25 years, as having had 12 children, 11 of whom are living;
Benjamin Bruce Head M 51 Missouri
Maria Bruce Wife F Feb 1852 48 Ohio
Bessie E Bruce Daughter F 15 Missouri
Clifford C Bruce Son M 12 Missouri
Thomas H Bruce Son M 14 Missouri
Etta L Bruce Daughter F 7 Missouri
Mariah (Maria) Bruce died on 3 Aug 1913 and her mortal remains were laid in the Highland Cemetery in Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas. See her Find A Grave Memorial #35516818
10. Eliza Armstrong, born c. 1853/54 in Coshocton County, Ohio. Eliza is found with the family in Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1860 census. Eliza is found with the family in the 1870 census in Clay Township, Sullivan County, Missouri. Eliza may be the Eliza Armstrong, who was married to George E. Williams on September 21, 1873 in Sullivan County, Missouri.
11. Jane Armstrong, born c. 1854/55 in Coshocton County, Ohio. Jane is found with the family in Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1860 census. Jane is found with the family in the 1870 census in Clay Township, Sullivan County, Missouri.
12. (Possibly) Emily Armstrong, born August 13, 1856 in Ohio. Emily is not found with the family in the 1860, but appears with the family in the 1870 census in Clay Township, Sullivan County, Missouri. It was probably there in Sullivan County, Missouri where Emily was married to John Calvin Coffman.
At the time of the 1880 census, Emily and her family are found in Clay Township, Sullivan County, Missouri. Her father and mother are listed as having been born in Ohio and Pennsylvania, respectively;
Harold Coffman is a great grandson of Emily and I need to write him.
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I don't have any photographs of George Armstrong. He was a brother to my great grandmother Emily Armstrong who married John Calvin Coffman. I do have a photo of Emily. I also have a little information on George and his parents James Armstrong and Rachel Winner Which I would be glad to share.
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Emily (Armstrong) Coffman died on 1 May 1928 and her mortal remains were laid in the Thomas Union Cemetery in Harris, Sullivan County, Missouri. See her Find A Grave Memorial # 60417020.
13. Reuben Armstrong, born c. 1857/58 in Coshocton County, Ohio. Reuben is found with the family in Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1860 census. Reuben is found with the family in the 1870 census in Clay Township, Sullivan County, Missouri. Name Reuben Armstrong may have been married to Martha A. ____________ in the 1870's.
Reuben Armstrong may be the Ruben Armstrong that is found in Jackson Township, Putnam County, Missouri, where he is farming, in the 1880 census. His parents are both listed as having been born in Ohio;
Ruben Armstrong Self M 21 Ohio
Martha A Armstrong Wife F 24 Illinois
Martha A. (__________) Armstrong may have died in the 1880's perhaps they were divorced. Whatever the case, it appears that Reuben remarried c. 1884. He was married to Louise "Lizzie" Jamison. Their children include;
A. Molly Armstring,
B. Eva Armstrong,
C. Nellie Armstrong, born c.
Nellie was 1st on March 26, 1911 in Hardin, Iowa married to Charles Brill, the son of William Brill and Katharina Landgrebe
Nellie was married 2nd __________ Teansaw.
Nellie was married on November 16, 1924 in Marion, Linn County, Iowa to 3rd to Wade Gobovic, the son of Steve Gobovic and Mary
D. Murel Armstrong
Murel was married on March 19, 1917 in Grundy, Iowa to Fred Middleton, the son of Henry F Middleton and Francis Adel Dunham.
Reuben and his family are found in Jackson Township (all east of C.B. & K. C. R.R.), Sullivan County, Missouri in the 1900 census. His parents are still listed as both having been born in Ohio;
R Armstrong Head M Dec 1858 42 Ohio
Lizzie Armstrong Wife F 28 Missouri
Molly Armstrong Daughter F 11 Missouri
Evva Armstrong Daughter F 9 Missouri
Nellie M Armstrong Daughter F 7 Missouri
Muril Armstrong Daughter F 1 Missouri
Reuben is almost certainly the Reuben Armstrong we find who was born in 1858 in Ohio, who died on 10 Feb 1910 in Sullivan County, Missouri and whose mortal remains were laid in the Harris Cemetery in Harris, Sullivan County, Missouri. See his Find A Grave Memorial #25171881.
All of the children born to John Armstrong and Mary E. (Coy) Armstrong through, at least, William C. (or G) Armstrong are believed to have been born in or near the village of Dresden, which is found in Jefferson and Cass townships in Muskingum County, Ohio. Sometime between 1843/44 and the 1850 census, the Armstrong family moved to Coshocton County, Ohio. This is the Armstrong family as it appears in the 1850 census of Franklin Township, Coshocton County, Ohio;
John Armstrong M 34 Ohio
Mary E Armstrong F 31 New York
James G Armstrong M 13 Ohio
George E Armstrong M 11 Ohio
Rachel Armstrong F 9 Ohio
William C Armstrong M 7 Ohio
Harriet Armstrong F 5 Ohio
Elisabeth Armstrong F 3 Ohio
John F Armstrong M 2 Ohio
Henry Armstrong M 1 Ohio
George E. Armstrong and Barbara J. Rodebush were married on May 3, 1860 in Coshocton County. Barbara was very likely pregnant at the time they got married as they are believed to have had a daughter named Rachel Armstrong by the time the 1860 census was taken. At the time of the 1860 census, this is the way the family appears in Franklin Township, Coshocton County, Ohio;
Family #884
George Armstrong 21 Ohio
Barbary Armstrong 20 Ohio
Rachel Armstrong 0 Ohio
Family #904
John Armstrong 44 Ohio
Mary Armstrong 41 Ohio
James G Armstrong 22 Ohio
William C. Armstrong 18 Ohio
Henry Armstrong 11 Ohio
Mariah Armstrong 8 Ohio
Eliza Armstrong 6 Ohio
Jane Armstrong 5 Ohio
Reuben Armstrong 2 Ohio
As stated above, Rachel (Armstrong) Rodebush and her husband, George Washington Rodebush moved west to Illinois in the late 1850's, shortly after they were married. The Armstrong family followed them to Illinois after the 1860 census was taken, sometime between 1860 and the spring of 1862, where they settled in Woodford County. By 1862, George and at least two of his brothers are definately residents in Olio Township of Woodford County. In 1862, the three Armstrong brothers volunteered to serve in what was to become Co. A of the 86th Illinois. None of the brothers would survive the war.
If the Armstrong family did come as a unit to Woodford County, they did not remain long as at the time of the 1870 census, the Armstrong family is found in Clay Township, Sullivan County, Missouri.
John Armstrong M 54y Ohio
Mary Armstrong F 52y Pennsylvania
Henry Armstrong M 20y Ohio
Mariah Armstrong F 17y Ohio
Eliza Armstrong F 16y Ohio
Jane Armstrong F 15y Ohio
Emily Armstrong F 13y Ohio
Reuben Armstrong M 12y
Carol Dorward, told me that "at some time, they apparently moved to Iowa as I think I found John and Mary in Iowa in 1880. I did find two family records and they have both John and Mary deceased about 1885 in Iowa." Some people believe that this is them. I do not. In the 1900 census, Mary is born in Kentucky, has had only five children, all of whom are living and she and John are listed as having been married just 26 years. None of this would be correct.
This is what is found on them;
John and Mary may be the John and Mary we find in Allen, Warren County, Iowa in the 1880 census. His parents according to this census were born in Virginia;
John Armstrong Self M 62 Ohio, United States
Mary Armstrong Wife F 63 Kentucky, United States
Mary Sumter Granddaughter F 8 Iowa, United States
Chester Sumter Granddaughter F 6 Iowa, United States
Effie L Sumter Granddaughter F 4 Iowa, United States
This same John and Mary are found in Allen Township, Carlisle town, Warren County, Iowa in the 1900 census. His parents are now listed as having been born in West Virginia;
Baston M Kimes Head M 62 Iowa
Eliza Kimes Wife F 43 Iowa
Baston M Kimes Son M 15 Iowa
Eugene L Kimes Son M 11 Iowa
Jessie E Kimes Son M 9 Iowa
Frank L Kimes Son M 5 Iowa
Emma M Kimes Daughter F 3 Iowa
Wm A Sumpter Stepson M 21 Illinois
Lucie M Sumpter Stepdaughter F 17 Iowa
John Armstrong Father-in-law M 82 Ohio
Marry Armstrong Mother-in-law F 83 Kentucky
I do not believe this to be the correct John and Mary E. (Coy) Armstrong. It is hoped that some family member who knows where they are buried and will contact me.
Now to continue with the biography of George E. Armstrong;
As stated above, George E. Armstrong and Barbara J. Rodebush were married on May 3, 1860 in Coshocton County. Just a couple years before, George's sister Rachel, was married to Barbara's brother, George Washington Rodebush. Barbara J. (Rodebush) Armstrong is known to have had a daughter, Rachel Armstrong, by the time the 1860 census was taken. Shortly after this census was taken, the Armstrongs came to Illinois, settling near Eureka, Illinois in Olio Township of Woodford County. It now appears that when the Armstrongs made this move that Barbara and Rachel stayed behind or at the very least returned to Ohio by 1863 after George's death. However, when George E. Armstrong enlisted in the service, he is recorded as being single. Perhaps he was just divorced and considered himself single or perhaps this was just an error. In any case following is information about the Rachel Armstrong that we believe to be Barbara's daughter.
1. Rachel Ella Armstrong was born c. 1859/60 in Coshocton County, Ohio. Was Rachel named after George's sister, Rachel, who was married to Barbara's brother, George Washington Rodebush? It is now believed that Rachel's parents, both George and Barbara, may have been deceased by the time of the 1870 census. In the 1870 census, there is a Rachel E Armstrong in the household of a Thomas and Margaret Armstrong in Goshen Township, Hardin County, Ohio;
Thomas Armstrong M 66 Pennsylvania
Margaret Armstrong F 60 Pennsylvania
Willie McQuown M 14 Ohio
Rachel E Armstrong F 9 Ohio
Rachel Ella Armstrong was married to Harry Kelley Latham and they had two children;
A. Nita Latham, born April __, 1886 in Ohio. At the time of the 1900 census, Nita is found living with her father and step mother in the village of Patterson, Ohio in Hardin County. Nita was married to ___________ ___________ in 19__.
B. Ray L Latham, born January 26, 1888 in Grand, Marion County, Ohio. Ray is found living with his father and step mother in the village of Patterson, Ohio in Hardin County at the time of the 1900 census. Ray was married to ___________ ___________ in 1900. They were the parents of;
a. __________ Latham
b. __________ Latham.
Ray Latham is Peter Tennis' grandfather on his mother's side.
Rachel E. (Armstrong) Latham died in 1890. The mortal remains of Rachel Latham, who was born c. 1861 and who died on 7 Apr 1890 were laid to rest in the Good Hope Cemetery in Wyandot County, Ohio. Her Find A Grave Memorial is #134576011. She is listed as the wife of H. K. Latham.
Harry K. Latham was married 2nd to ____________ "Kate" _____________ before 1900. The Lathams are found in the village of Patterson, Jackson Township, Hardin County, Ohio at the time of the 1900 census;
Harry K Latham Head M Oct 1862 38 Ohio
Kate Latham Wife F Feb 1871 29 Ohio
Nita Latham Daughter F Apr 1886 14 Ohio
Ray Latham Son M Dec 1887 13 Ohio
Leroy Latham Son M Jun 1895 5 Ohio
Irvin Latham Son M Mar 1897 3 Ohio
At the time of the 1910 census, Harry and his family are found in Jackson Township, Hardin County, Ohio;
Harry K Latham Head M 48 Ohio
Kate H Latham Wife F 39 Ohio
Leroy M Latham Son M 15 Iowa
Irvin D Latham Son M 13 Ohio
Frank C Latham Son M 9 Ohio
Mary Latham Daughter F 7 Ohio
Margery D Latham Daughter F 4 Ohio
Maude Latham Daughter F 1 Ohio
Now to continue with what we know about George E. Armstrong, his service and his family;
On August 7, 1862, George E. Armstrong, went into Eureka, Illinois,where he volunteered to serve in a company which was being raised in the Eureka/El Paso area of Woodford County by William S. Magarity for service in the Civil War. That same day, perhaps they even went into Eureka together, George Washington Rodebush, also went into Eureka and volunteered to serve in the same Eureka/El Paso company. At the time he enlisted, George E. Armstrong is recorded as being 23 years of age and single, which is strange, because we know he was married just two years before. Perhaps George and Barbara were no longer married, or perhaps she did not want to move to Illinois and she chose to stay behind and she and George were just living apart for the time being. Perhaps there was a family member that couldn't move and she chose to stay behind with them. Also, there are many errors in these records as well, so perhaps the single is just an error. Whatever the case is, George and Barbara (Rodebush) Armstrong were apparently not living together at the time.
The following day, August 8, 1862, George's two brothers, James C. and William G. also volunteered.
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name ARMSTRONG, GEORGE E
Rank PVT Company A Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence OLIO, WOODFORD CO, IL Age 23 Height 5' 10 Hair LIGHT
Eyes BLUE Complexion LIGHT Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER
Nativity DRESDEN, MUSKINGUM CO, OH
Service Record
Joined When AUG 7, 1862 Joined Where OLIO, IL
Joined By Whom CPT MAGARITY Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out N/A
Muster Out Where N/A Muster Out By Whom N/A
Remarks DIED IN HOSPITAL AT NASHVILLE TENN DEC 27, 1862
When Magarity had about 100 volunteers, he took his company across the river to Peoria, Illinois, where they went into camp at Camp Lyon, near present day Glen Oak Park. There on August 27, 1862, 96 of Magarity's volunteers, including all three of the Armstrong brothers, were mustered into service as Co. A of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. The men of the 86th Illinois participated in the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky after which they moved south to Nashville, Tennessee, arriving there on Nov. 7, 1862, where the 86th would begin a long period of garrison duty.
However, within days of their arrival in Nashville, all three of the Armstrong boys were ill and sent to the hospital. James died in a Nashville Hospital on Nov. 18, 1862, William died in a Nashville Hospital on Nov. 30, 1862, and Pvt. George E. Armstrong died in a Nashville Hospital on Dec. 27, 1862. George Washington Rodebush survived the war and most likely saw all three of his brother-in-laws buried.
Today the earthly remains of the three Armstrong brothers lie buried in the Nashville National Cemetery, James in grave #5873, Section B; William is most likely buried in a grave marked as UNKNOWN U. S. SOLDIER possibly in Section B; and George in grave #5852 in Section B.
What happened to Barbara (Rodebush) Armstrong is not known for certain at this time. It is hoped that some family member with this knowledge will see this and contact me. However, there is a record of a Barbara Armstrong, who is apparently listed as being 26 years of age, being married to a David Corbin in Licking County, Ohio in ____________ __, 1863. If this is our Barbara, she would have been widowed by this time. This would place her year of birth about 1836, which would be a little old for our Barbara (Rodebush) Armstrong, but as we all know, ages and years of birth have to be taken with a grain of salt.
Strangely, there is a Barbara Corbin found dying in 1870 in Knox County, Illinois. She is listed as having been born in Ohio, as being 36 years of age and married. This would place her year of birth c. 1834, a little older yet than what our Barbara should be listed at. Again, taken with a grain of salt. This Barbara Corbin is listed as having been a resident of Persifer Township, Knox County, Illinois.
Remember, Barbara's brother, George Washington Rodebush, who was married to Barbara's husband's sister, Rachel Armstrong, moved to Illinois when the Armstrong family made the move to Illinois and he and his family remained in central Illinois until c. 1867/68. Perhaps David and Barbara followed them to Illinois after they were married in 1863?
Still lots of questions?????
by Baxter B. Fite III, who can be contacted at [email protected], Carol Dorward, of Washington, Illinois, and Peter Tennis, a great greatgrandson of George E. Armstrong. Peter's email address is [email protected]
(Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descendants of the Armstrong family, who might be able to add to the biographical material that we have on Private George E. Armstrong and the Armstrong family. Baxter would also love to see copies of any pictures of George E. Armstrong which may have survived the years added to his Find A Grave site for all to see.)
George E. Armstrong was born about 1839/38 in Dresden, Muskingum County, Ohio the son of John Armstrong and Mary E. (Coy) Armstrong. John Armstrong is believed to have been born about 1816 in Ohio, while Mary is believed to have been born about 1819 in New York. John Amstrong and Mary E. Coy were married on December 1, 1836 in Muskingum, Ohio. John Arstrong is believed to be the son of James Armstrong and Rachel Winner, who were married on 20 June 1813 in Muskingum County, Ohio.
James Armstrong is believed to have been was born in Ireland c. 1780 and was married to Rachel Winner on June 20, 1813 in Muskingum County, Ohio. Rachel Winner was born c. 1799/1800 in Pennsylvania. James and Rachel are believed to have had about 10 children. They are believed to include;
1. John Armstrong, born c. 1816 in Ohio. John as mentioned above was married to Mary E. Coy on December 1, 1836 in Muskingum County, Ohio.
2. Mary Armstrong, born c. February 28, 1817 in Ohio. Mary was married to William Coy on May 12, 1838 in Muskingum County, Ohio. Mary and William eventually came on to Illinois, where they resided in Tazewell County, Illinois. Mary died in near Mackinaw, Illinois in Tazewell County c. March 4, 1875 and her mortal remains were laid in the Mackinaw Cemetery in Mackinaw, Tazewell County, Illinois.
3. Louisa Armstrong, born c. 1829/30 in Ohio.
4. James Armstrong Jr., born c. February 23, 1833/34 in Ohio. James was married to Isabelle Ross on January 15, 1858 in Muskingum County, Ohio. Isabelle was born c. February 28, 1838 in Muskingum County, Ohio.
Eight children are believed to have been born to James and Isabelle, including;
A. Charles Wesley Armstrong, born October 11, 1858 in Adams Mills, Trumbull County, Ohio. Charles was married to Carrie Belle Keller on December 5, 1883 in Tuscarawas, Ohio. Carrie was born c. January __, 1855 in Ohio. Seven children are believed to have been born to Charles and Carrie. Carrie died on May 16, 1915, while Charles died on February 1, 1938 in Newton Falls, Trumbull County, Ohio.
B. Mary Elizabeth Armstrong, born c. 1861 in Madison Township, Muskingum County, Ohio. Mary died on January 16, 1878 in MuskingumCounty, Ohio. Mary is believed to have been married to John Q. Casner.
C. William Anderson Armstrong, born c. January __, 1862 in Madison Township, MuskingumCounty, Ohio. William was married to Maggie M. Wilson on November 17, 1883 in Muskingum County, Ohio. Maggie was born c. May __, 1866 in Ohio. Seven children are believed to have been born to William and Maggie.
William died on ____________ __, 19__, while Maggie died on May __, 1907 in Braceville, Ohio.
D. James H. Armstrong, born c. 1865 in Madison Township, Muskingum County, Ohio
E. Hattie Armstrong, born c. 1867 in Madison Township, Muskingum County, Ohio
F. Elmer Armstrong, born January 21, 1870 in Adams Mills, Muskingum County, Ohio. Elmer was married to Flora Champion on November 15, 1894 in Portage, Ohio. Flora was born c. 1876 in Ohio. Five children were born to Elmer and Flora.
Elmer died on ____________ __, 1937, while Flora died on ____________ __, 1948.
G. George Armstrong, born January 21, 1870 in Adams Mills, Muskingum County, Ohio. George was married to Elizabeth Jane Deetz on December 25, 1889 in Windham, Portage County, Ohio. Six children were born to George and Elizabeth.
George died on December 22, 1945 in Youngstown, Mahoning County ,Ohio, while Elizabeth died on January 7, 1953 in Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio.
H. Lillian Armstrong, born April 25, 1874 in Madison Township, Muskingum County, Ohio.
At the time of the 1860 census, James and his family are found in Franklin Township, Coshocton County, Ohio;
James Armstrong M 27 Ohio
Isabel Armstrong F 22 Ohio
Charles W Armstrong M 2 Ohio
Levy Armstrong M 19 Ohio
Isabelle (Ross) Armstrong died on May 4, 1874 in Madison Township, Muskingum County, Ohio, while James Armstrong Jr. died on March 29, 1887 in Madison Township, Muskingum County, Ohio.
Possibly 5. Levi Armstrong, born c. 1842/43 in Ohio. Levi is found with the family in 1850 and is almost certainly the Levy Armstrong seen above living with James and Isabelle (__________) Armstrong in the 1860 census.
Possibly 6. John Armstrong, born c. 1843/44 in Ohio.
James Armstrong is believed to have died in the 1840's in Franklin Township of Coshocton County where they resided. At the time of the 1850 census, Rachel (Winner) Armstrong and her youngest children are found in Franklin Township, Coshocton County, Ohio;
Rachel Armstrong F 50 Pennsylvania
Louisa Armstrong F 20 Ohio
James Armstrong M 17 Ohio
Levi Armstrong M 7 Ohio
John Armstrong M 6 Ohio
Now to continue with what we know about John Armstrong and Mary E. (Coy) Armstrong;
The children born to John Armstrong and Mary E. (Coy) Armstrong include;
1. James G. Armstrong, born c. 1837 in Ohio. James is found with the family in Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1850 and 1860 census records. James served in Co A of the 86th Illinois, along with his brothers, George and William, during the Civil War and George died of illness in Nashville, Tennessee. See his Find A Grave Memorial
2. George E. Armstrong, born c. 1838/39 in Ohio. See his Find A Grave biography below.
3. Rachel Armstrong, born c. 1840/41 in Ohio. Rachel is found with the family in Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1850 census. Rachel Armstrong was married to George Washington Rodebush c. March 1857/58 in Coshocton County, Ohio. Two years later, Rachel's brother, George, would marry George Washington Rodebush's sister, Barbara.
Shortly after they were married, George and Rachel were the first members of the family to head west for Illinois, where they settled in Woodford County. At the time of the 1860 census, George and Rachel are found in Montgomery Township, Woodford County, Illinois;
George Ridebush M 24 Ohio
Rachael Ridebush F 19 Ohio
See the Find A Grave Memorial of George Washington Rodebush, #63464695, for more information about George, Rachel and their family.
4. William C. Armstrong, born c. 1842/43 in Ohio. William is found with the family in Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1850 and 1860 census records. William served in Co. A of the 86th Illinois, along with his brothers George and James, during the Civil War. William died of illness in Nashville, Tennessee. See his Find A Grave Memorial.
5. Harriett Armstrong, born c. 1844/45 in Ohio. Harriett is found with the family in the 1850 census in Coshocton County, Ohio, but is not found with the family in the 1860 census in Coshocton County, Ohio. She may have died in Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1850's or may have married young.
6. Elizabeth Armstrong, born c. 1846/47 in Ohio. Elizabeth is found with the family in the 1850 census in Coshocton County, Ohio, but is not found with the family in the 1860 census in Coshocton County, Ohio. She may have died in the 1850's in Coshocton County, Ohio.
7. John F. Armstrong, born c. 1847/48 in Ohio. John is found with the family in the 1850 census in Coshocton County, Ohio, but is not found with the family in the 1860 census in Coshocton County, Ohio. He may have died in the 1850's in Coshocton County, Ohio.
8. Henry Armstrong, born c. September 15, 1848/49 in Ohio. Henry is found with the family is Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1850 and 1860 census records. Henry is found with the family in the 1870 census in Clay Township, Sullivan County, Missouri.
Henry Armstrong was married to Martha Fisher/Lesher and they had 11 children. He passed away on __________ __, 19__ in Missouri.
Henry is believed to be the Henry Armstrong and family, who are found in Cass Township, Texas County, Missouri. Henry and Martha have been married for 28 years, Martha has had 11 children, ten of who are living;
Henry Armstrong Head M Sep 1849 51 Ohio
Martha A Armstrong Wife F Dec 1855 45 Pennsylvania
Birton Armstrong Son M Sep 1874 26 Missouri
Florida H Armstrong Daughter F Oct 1878 22 Missouri
David H Armstrong Son M Mar 1881 19 Missouri
Wilburn Armstrong Son M Nov 1884 16 Missouri
Alma F Armstrong Daughter F Apr 1887 13 Missouri
William B Armstrong Son M Oct 1888 12 Missouri
Liddia A Armstrong Daughter F Jun 1892 8 Missouri
Henry Armstrong is believed to have died in 1914 in Missouri, bur is not the Henry Clay Armstrong who is buried in Webster County, Missouri.
9. Mariah Armstrong, born c. February 28, 1852 in Coshocton County, Ohio. Mariah is found with the family in Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1860 census. Mariah is found with the family in the 1870 census in Clay Township, Sullivan County, Missouri.
Mariah Armstrong was married to Benjamin R. Bruce on November 11, 1874 in Putnam County, Missouri.
At the time of the 1900 census, Mariah and her family are found in Anthony Township (excl. Anthony city), Harper County, Kansas. She is listed as having been married 25 years, as having had 12 children, 11 of whom are living;
Benjamin Bruce Head M 51 Missouri
Maria Bruce Wife F Feb 1852 48 Ohio
Bessie E Bruce Daughter F 15 Missouri
Clifford C Bruce Son M 12 Missouri
Thomas H Bruce Son M 14 Missouri
Etta L Bruce Daughter F 7 Missouri
Mariah (Maria) Bruce died on 3 Aug 1913 and her mortal remains were laid in the Highland Cemetery in Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas. See her Find A Grave Memorial #35516818
10. Eliza Armstrong, born c. 1853/54 in Coshocton County, Ohio. Eliza is found with the family in Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1860 census. Eliza is found with the family in the 1870 census in Clay Township, Sullivan County, Missouri. Eliza may be the Eliza Armstrong, who was married to George E. Williams on September 21, 1873 in Sullivan County, Missouri.
11. Jane Armstrong, born c. 1854/55 in Coshocton County, Ohio. Jane is found with the family in Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1860 census. Jane is found with the family in the 1870 census in Clay Township, Sullivan County, Missouri.
12. (Possibly) Emily Armstrong, born August 13, 1856 in Ohio. Emily is not found with the family in the 1860, but appears with the family in the 1870 census in Clay Township, Sullivan County, Missouri. It was probably there in Sullivan County, Missouri where Emily was married to John Calvin Coffman.
At the time of the 1880 census, Emily and her family are found in Clay Township, Sullivan County, Missouri. Her father and mother are listed as having been born in Ohio and Pennsylvania, respectively;
Harold Coffman is a great grandson of Emily and I need to write him.
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I don't have any photographs of George Armstrong. He was a brother to my great grandmother Emily Armstrong who married John Calvin Coffman. I do have a photo of Emily. I also have a little information on George and his parents James Armstrong and Rachel Winner Which I would be glad to share.
Harold Coffman
Emily (Armstrong) Coffman died on 1 May 1928 and her mortal remains were laid in the Thomas Union Cemetery in Harris, Sullivan County, Missouri. See her Find A Grave Memorial # 60417020.
13. Reuben Armstrong, born c. 1857/58 in Coshocton County, Ohio. Reuben is found with the family in Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1860 census. Reuben is found with the family in the 1870 census in Clay Township, Sullivan County, Missouri. Name Reuben Armstrong may have been married to Martha A. ____________ in the 1870's.
Reuben Armstrong may be the Ruben Armstrong that is found in Jackson Township, Putnam County, Missouri, where he is farming, in the 1880 census. His parents are both listed as having been born in Ohio;
Ruben Armstrong Self M 21 Ohio
Martha A Armstrong Wife F 24 Illinois
Martha A. (__________) Armstrong may have died in the 1880's perhaps they were divorced. Whatever the case, it appears that Reuben remarried c. 1884. He was married to Louise "Lizzie" Jamison. Their children include;
A. Molly Armstring,
B. Eva Armstrong,
C. Nellie Armstrong, born c.
Nellie was 1st on March 26, 1911 in Hardin, Iowa married to Charles Brill, the son of William Brill and Katharina Landgrebe
Nellie was married 2nd __________ Teansaw.
Nellie was married on November 16, 1924 in Marion, Linn County, Iowa to 3rd to Wade Gobovic, the son of Steve Gobovic and Mary
D. Murel Armstrong
Murel was married on March 19, 1917 in Grundy, Iowa to Fred Middleton, the son of Henry F Middleton and Francis Adel Dunham.
Reuben and his family are found in Jackson Township (all east of C.B. & K. C. R.R.), Sullivan County, Missouri in the 1900 census. His parents are still listed as both having been born in Ohio;
R Armstrong Head M Dec 1858 42 Ohio
Lizzie Armstrong Wife F 28 Missouri
Molly Armstrong Daughter F 11 Missouri
Evva Armstrong Daughter F 9 Missouri
Nellie M Armstrong Daughter F 7 Missouri
Muril Armstrong Daughter F 1 Missouri
Reuben is almost certainly the Reuben Armstrong we find who was born in 1858 in Ohio, who died on 10 Feb 1910 in Sullivan County, Missouri and whose mortal remains were laid in the Harris Cemetery in Harris, Sullivan County, Missouri. See his Find A Grave Memorial #25171881.
All of the children born to John Armstrong and Mary E. (Coy) Armstrong through, at least, William C. (or G) Armstrong are believed to have been born in or near the village of Dresden, which is found in Jefferson and Cass townships in Muskingum County, Ohio. Sometime between 1843/44 and the 1850 census, the Armstrong family moved to Coshocton County, Ohio. This is the Armstrong family as it appears in the 1850 census of Franklin Township, Coshocton County, Ohio;
John Armstrong M 34 Ohio
Mary E Armstrong F 31 New York
James G Armstrong M 13 Ohio
George E Armstrong M 11 Ohio
Rachel Armstrong F 9 Ohio
William C Armstrong M 7 Ohio
Harriet Armstrong F 5 Ohio
Elisabeth Armstrong F 3 Ohio
John F Armstrong M 2 Ohio
Henry Armstrong M 1 Ohio
George E. Armstrong and Barbara J. Rodebush were married on May 3, 1860 in Coshocton County. Barbara was very likely pregnant at the time they got married as they are believed to have had a daughter named Rachel Armstrong by the time the 1860 census was taken. At the time of the 1860 census, this is the way the family appears in Franklin Township, Coshocton County, Ohio;
Family #884
George Armstrong 21 Ohio
Barbary Armstrong 20 Ohio
Rachel Armstrong 0 Ohio
Family #904
John Armstrong 44 Ohio
Mary Armstrong 41 Ohio
James G Armstrong 22 Ohio
William C. Armstrong 18 Ohio
Henry Armstrong 11 Ohio
Mariah Armstrong 8 Ohio
Eliza Armstrong 6 Ohio
Jane Armstrong 5 Ohio
Reuben Armstrong 2 Ohio
As stated above, Rachel (Armstrong) Rodebush and her husband, George Washington Rodebush moved west to Illinois in the late 1850's, shortly after they were married. The Armstrong family followed them to Illinois after the 1860 census was taken, sometime between 1860 and the spring of 1862, where they settled in Woodford County. By 1862, George and at least two of his brothers are definately residents in Olio Township of Woodford County. In 1862, the three Armstrong brothers volunteered to serve in what was to become Co. A of the 86th Illinois. None of the brothers would survive the war.
If the Armstrong family did come as a unit to Woodford County, they did not remain long as at the time of the 1870 census, the Armstrong family is found in Clay Township, Sullivan County, Missouri.
John Armstrong M 54y Ohio
Mary Armstrong F 52y Pennsylvania
Henry Armstrong M 20y Ohio
Mariah Armstrong F 17y Ohio
Eliza Armstrong F 16y Ohio
Jane Armstrong F 15y Ohio
Emily Armstrong F 13y Ohio
Reuben Armstrong M 12y
Carol Dorward, told me that "at some time, they apparently moved to Iowa as I think I found John and Mary in Iowa in 1880. I did find two family records and they have both John and Mary deceased about 1885 in Iowa." Some people believe that this is them. I do not. In the 1900 census, Mary is born in Kentucky, has had only five children, all of whom are living and she and John are listed as having been married just 26 years. None of this would be correct.
This is what is found on them;
John and Mary may be the John and Mary we find in Allen, Warren County, Iowa in the 1880 census. His parents according to this census were born in Virginia;
John Armstrong Self M 62 Ohio, United States
Mary Armstrong Wife F 63 Kentucky, United States
Mary Sumter Granddaughter F 8 Iowa, United States
Chester Sumter Granddaughter F 6 Iowa, United States
Effie L Sumter Granddaughter F 4 Iowa, United States
This same John and Mary are found in Allen Township, Carlisle town, Warren County, Iowa in the 1900 census. His parents are now listed as having been born in West Virginia;
Baston M Kimes Head M 62 Iowa
Eliza Kimes Wife F 43 Iowa
Baston M Kimes Son M 15 Iowa
Eugene L Kimes Son M 11 Iowa
Jessie E Kimes Son M 9 Iowa
Frank L Kimes Son M 5 Iowa
Emma M Kimes Daughter F 3 Iowa
Wm A Sumpter Stepson M 21 Illinois
Lucie M Sumpter Stepdaughter F 17 Iowa
John Armstrong Father-in-law M 82 Ohio
Marry Armstrong Mother-in-law F 83 Kentucky
I do not believe this to be the correct John and Mary E. (Coy) Armstrong. It is hoped that some family member who knows where they are buried and will contact me.
Now to continue with the biography of George E. Armstrong;
As stated above, George E. Armstrong and Barbara J. Rodebush were married on May 3, 1860 in Coshocton County. Just a couple years before, George's sister Rachel, was married to Barbara's brother, George Washington Rodebush. Barbara J. (Rodebush) Armstrong is known to have had a daughter, Rachel Armstrong, by the time the 1860 census was taken. Shortly after this census was taken, the Armstrongs came to Illinois, settling near Eureka, Illinois in Olio Township of Woodford County. It now appears that when the Armstrongs made this move that Barbara and Rachel stayed behind or at the very least returned to Ohio by 1863 after George's death. However, when George E. Armstrong enlisted in the service, he is recorded as being single. Perhaps he was just divorced and considered himself single or perhaps this was just an error. In any case following is information about the Rachel Armstrong that we believe to be Barbara's daughter.
1. Rachel Ella Armstrong was born c. 1859/60 in Coshocton County, Ohio. Was Rachel named after George's sister, Rachel, who was married to Barbara's brother, George Washington Rodebush? It is now believed that Rachel's parents, both George and Barbara, may have been deceased by the time of the 1870 census. In the 1870 census, there is a Rachel E Armstrong in the household of a Thomas and Margaret Armstrong in Goshen Township, Hardin County, Ohio;
Thomas Armstrong M 66 Pennsylvania
Margaret Armstrong F 60 Pennsylvania
Willie McQuown M 14 Ohio
Rachel E Armstrong F 9 Ohio
Rachel Ella Armstrong was married to Harry Kelley Latham and they had two children;
A. Nita Latham, born April __, 1886 in Ohio. At the time of the 1900 census, Nita is found living with her father and step mother in the village of Patterson, Ohio in Hardin County. Nita was married to ___________ ___________ in 19__.
B. Ray L Latham, born January 26, 1888 in Grand, Marion County, Ohio. Ray is found living with his father and step mother in the village of Patterson, Ohio in Hardin County at the time of the 1900 census. Ray was married to ___________ ___________ in 1900. They were the parents of;
a. __________ Latham
b. __________ Latham.
Ray Latham is Peter Tennis' grandfather on his mother's side.
Rachel E. (Armstrong) Latham died in 1890. The mortal remains of Rachel Latham, who was born c. 1861 and who died on 7 Apr 1890 were laid to rest in the Good Hope Cemetery in Wyandot County, Ohio. Her Find A Grave Memorial is #134576011. She is listed as the wife of H. K. Latham.
Harry K. Latham was married 2nd to ____________ "Kate" _____________ before 1900. The Lathams are found in the village of Patterson, Jackson Township, Hardin County, Ohio at the time of the 1900 census;
Harry K Latham Head M Oct 1862 38 Ohio
Kate Latham Wife F Feb 1871 29 Ohio
Nita Latham Daughter F Apr 1886 14 Ohio
Ray Latham Son M Dec 1887 13 Ohio
Leroy Latham Son M Jun 1895 5 Ohio
Irvin Latham Son M Mar 1897 3 Ohio
At the time of the 1910 census, Harry and his family are found in Jackson Township, Hardin County, Ohio;
Harry K Latham Head M 48 Ohio
Kate H Latham Wife F 39 Ohio
Leroy M Latham Son M 15 Iowa
Irvin D Latham Son M 13 Ohio
Frank C Latham Son M 9 Ohio
Mary Latham Daughter F 7 Ohio
Margery D Latham Daughter F 4 Ohio
Maude Latham Daughter F 1 Ohio
Now to continue with what we know about George E. Armstrong, his service and his family;
On August 7, 1862, George E. Armstrong, went into Eureka, Illinois,where he volunteered to serve in a company which was being raised in the Eureka/El Paso area of Woodford County by William S. Magarity for service in the Civil War. That same day, perhaps they even went into Eureka together, George Washington Rodebush, also went into Eureka and volunteered to serve in the same Eureka/El Paso company. At the time he enlisted, George E. Armstrong is recorded as being 23 years of age and single, which is strange, because we know he was married just two years before. Perhaps George and Barbara were no longer married, or perhaps she did not want to move to Illinois and she chose to stay behind and she and George were just living apart for the time being. Perhaps there was a family member that couldn't move and she chose to stay behind with them. Also, there are many errors in these records as well, so perhaps the single is just an error. Whatever the case is, George and Barbara (Rodebush) Armstrong were apparently not living together at the time.
The following day, August 8, 1862, George's two brothers, James C. and William G. also volunteered.
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name ARMSTRONG, GEORGE E
Rank PVT Company A Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence OLIO, WOODFORD CO, IL Age 23 Height 5' 10 Hair LIGHT
Eyes BLUE Complexion LIGHT Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER
Nativity DRESDEN, MUSKINGUM CO, OH
Service Record
Joined When AUG 7, 1862 Joined Where OLIO, IL
Joined By Whom CPT MAGARITY Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out N/A
Muster Out Where N/A Muster Out By Whom N/A
Remarks DIED IN HOSPITAL AT NASHVILLE TENN DEC 27, 1862
When Magarity had about 100 volunteers, he took his company across the river to Peoria, Illinois, where they went into camp at Camp Lyon, near present day Glen Oak Park. There on August 27, 1862, 96 of Magarity's volunteers, including all three of the Armstrong brothers, were mustered into service as Co. A of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. The men of the 86th Illinois participated in the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky after which they moved south to Nashville, Tennessee, arriving there on Nov. 7, 1862, where the 86th would begin a long period of garrison duty.
However, within days of their arrival in Nashville, all three of the Armstrong boys were ill and sent to the hospital. James died in a Nashville Hospital on Nov. 18, 1862, William died in a Nashville Hospital on Nov. 30, 1862, and Pvt. George E. Armstrong died in a Nashville Hospital on Dec. 27, 1862. George Washington Rodebush survived the war and most likely saw all three of his brother-in-laws buried.
Today the earthly remains of the three Armstrong brothers lie buried in the Nashville National Cemetery, James in grave #5873, Section B; William is most likely buried in a grave marked as UNKNOWN U. S. SOLDIER possibly in Section B; and George in grave #5852 in Section B.
What happened to Barbara (Rodebush) Armstrong is not known for certain at this time. It is hoped that some family member with this knowledge will see this and contact me. However, there is a record of a Barbara Armstrong, who is apparently listed as being 26 years of age, being married to a David Corbin in Licking County, Ohio in ____________ __, 1863. If this is our Barbara, she would have been widowed by this time. This would place her year of birth about 1836, which would be a little old for our Barbara (Rodebush) Armstrong, but as we all know, ages and years of birth have to be taken with a grain of salt.
Strangely, there is a Barbara Corbin found dying in 1870 in Knox County, Illinois. She is listed as having been born in Ohio, as being 36 years of age and married. This would place her year of birth c. 1834, a little older yet than what our Barbara should be listed at. Again, taken with a grain of salt. This Barbara Corbin is listed as having been a resident of Persifer Township, Knox County, Illinois.
Remember, Barbara's brother, George Washington Rodebush, who was married to Barbara's husband's sister, Rachel Armstrong, moved to Illinois when the Armstrong family made the move to Illinois and he and his family remained in central Illinois until c. 1867/68. Perhaps David and Barbara followed them to Illinois after they were married in 1863?
Still lots of questions?????
by Baxter B. Fite III, who can be contacted at [email protected], Carol Dorward, of Washington, Illinois, and Peter Tennis, a great greatgrandson of George E. Armstrong. Peter's email address is [email protected]
(Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descendants of the Armstrong family, who might be able to add to the biographical material that we have on Private George E. Armstrong and the Armstrong family. Baxter would also love to see copies of any pictures of George E. Armstrong which may have survived the years added to his Find A Grave site for all to see.)
Private GEORGE E. ARMSTRONG, Co. A, 86th Illinois
George E. Armstrong was born about 1839/38 in Dresden, Muskingum County, Ohio the son of John Armstrong and Mary E. (Coy) Armstrong. John Armstrong is believed to have been born about 1816 in Ohio, while Mary is believed to have been born about 1819 in New York. John Amstrong and Mary E. Coy were married on December 1, 1836 in Muskingum, Ohio. John Arstrong is believed to be the son of James Armstrong and Rachel Winner, who were married on 20 June 1813 in Muskingum County, Ohio.
James Armstrong is believed to have been was born in Ireland c. 1780 and was married to Rachel Winner on June 20, 1813 in Muskingum County, Ohio. Rachel Winner was born c. 1799/1800 in Pennsylvania. James and Rachel are believed to have had about 10 children. They are believed to include;
1. John Armstrong, born c. 1816 in Ohio. John as mentioned above was married to Mary E. Coy on December 1, 1836 in Muskingum County, Ohio.
2. Mary Armstrong, born c. February 28, 1817 in Ohio. Mary was married to William Coy on May 12, 1838 in Muskingum County, Ohio. Mary and William eventually came on to Illinois, where they resided in Tazewell County, Illinois. Mary died in near Mackinaw, Illinois in Tazewell County c. March 4, 1875 and her mortal remains were laid in the Mackinaw Cemetery in Mackinaw, Tazewell County, Illinois.
3. Louisa Armstrong, born c. 1829/30 in Ohio.
4. James Armstrong Jr., born c. February 23, 1833/34 in Ohio. James was married to Isabelle Ross on January 15, 1858 in Muskingum County, Ohio. Isabelle was born c. February 28, 1838 in Muskingum County, Ohio.
Eight children are believed to have been born to James and Isabelle, including;
A. Charles Wesley Armstrong, born October 11, 1858 in Adams Mills, Trumbull County, Ohio. Charles was married to Carrie Belle Keller on December 5, 1883 in Tuscarawas, Ohio. Carrie was born c. January __, 1855 in Ohio. Seven children are believed to have been born to Charles and Carrie. Carrie died on May 16, 1915, while Charles died on February 1, 1938 in Newton Falls, Trumbull County, Ohio.
B. Mary Elizabeth Armstrong, born c. 1861 in Madison Township, Muskingum County, Ohio. Mary died on January 16, 1878 in MuskingumCounty, Ohio. Mary is believed to have been married to John Q. Casner.
C. William Anderson Armstrong, born c. January __, 1862 in Madison Township, MuskingumCounty, Ohio. William was married to Maggie M. Wilson on November 17, 1883 in Muskingum County, Ohio. Maggie was born c. May __, 1866 in Ohio. Seven children are believed to have been born to William and Maggie.
William died on ____________ __, 19__, while Maggie died on May __, 1907 in Braceville, Ohio.
D. James H. Armstrong, born c. 1865 in Madison Township, Muskingum County, Ohio
E. Hattie Armstrong, born c. 1867 in Madison Township, Muskingum County, Ohio
F. Elmer Armstrong, born January 21, 1870 in Adams Mills, Muskingum County, Ohio. Elmer was married to Flora Champion on November 15, 1894 in Portage, Ohio. Flora was born c. 1876 in Ohio. Five children were born to Elmer and Flora.
Elmer died on ____________ __, 1937, while Flora died on ____________ __, 1948.
G. George Armstrong, born January 21, 1870 in Adams Mills, Muskingum County, Ohio. George was married to Elizabeth Jane Deetz on December 25, 1889 in Windham, Portage County, Ohio. Six children were born to George and Elizabeth.
George died on December 22, 1945 in Youngstown, Mahoning County ,Ohio, while Elizabeth died on January 7, 1953 in Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio.
H. Lillian Armstrong, born April 25, 1874 in Madison Township, Muskingum County, Ohio.
At the time of the 1860 census, James and his family are found in Franklin Township, Coshocton County, Ohio;
James Armstrong M 27 Ohio
Isabel Armstrong F 22 Ohio
Charles W Armstrong M 2 Ohio
Levy Armstrong M 19 Ohio
Isabelle (Ross) Armstrong died on May 4, 1874 in Madison Township, Muskingum County, Ohio, while James Armstrong Jr. died on March 29, 1887 in Madison Township, Muskingum County, Ohio.
Possibly 5. Levi Armstrong, born c. 1842/43 in Ohio. Levi is found with the family in 1850 and is almost certainly the Levy Armstrong seen above living with James and Isabelle (__________) Armstrong in the 1860 census.
Possibly 6. John Armstrong, born c. 1843/44 in Ohio.
James Armstrong is believed to have died in the 1840's in Franklin Township of Coshocton County where they resided. At the time of the 1850 census, Rachel (Winner) Armstrong and her youngest children are found in Franklin Township, Coshocton County, Ohio;
Rachel Armstrong F 50 Pennsylvania
Louisa Armstrong F 20 Ohio
James Armstrong M 17 Ohio
Levi Armstrong M 7 Ohio
John Armstrong M 6 Ohio
Now to continue with what we know about John Armstrong and Mary E. (Coy) Armstrong;
The children born to John Armstrong and Mary E. (Coy) Armstrong include;
1. James G. Armstrong, born c. 1837 in Ohio. James is found with the family in Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1850 and 1860 census records. James served in Co A of the 86th Illinois, along with his brothers, George and William, during the Civil War and George died of illness in Nashville, Tennessee. See his Find A Grave Memorial
2. George E. Armstrong, born c. 1838/39 in Ohio. See his Find A Grave biography below.
3. Rachel Armstrong, born c. 1840/41 in Ohio. Rachel is found with the family in Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1850 census. Rachel Armstrong was married to George Washington Rodebush c. March 1857/58 in Coshocton County, Ohio. Two years later, Rachel's brother, George, would marry George Washington Rodebush's sister, Barbara.
Shortly after they were married, George and Rachel were the first members of the family to head west for Illinois, where they settled in Woodford County. At the time of the 1860 census, George and Rachel are found in Montgomery Township, Woodford County, Illinois;
George Ridebush M 24 Ohio
Rachael Ridebush F 19 Ohio
See the Find A Grave Memorial of George Washington Rodebush, #63464695, for more information about George, Rachel and their family.
4. William C. Armstrong, born c. 1842/43 in Ohio. William is found with the family in Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1850 and 1860 census records. William served in Co. A of the 86th Illinois, along with his brothers George and James, during the Civil War. William died of illness in Nashville, Tennessee. See his Find A Grave Memorial.
5. Harriett Armstrong, born c. 1844/45 in Ohio. Harriett is found with the family in the 1850 census in Coshocton County, Ohio, but is not found with the family in the 1860 census in Coshocton County, Ohio. She may have died in Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1850's or may have married young.
6. Elizabeth Armstrong, born c. 1846/47 in Ohio. Elizabeth is found with the family in the 1850 census in Coshocton County, Ohio, but is not found with the family in the 1860 census in Coshocton County, Ohio. She may have died in the 1850's in Coshocton County, Ohio.
7. John F. Armstrong, born c. 1847/48 in Ohio. John is found with the family in the 1850 census in Coshocton County, Ohio, but is not found with the family in the 1860 census in Coshocton County, Ohio. He may have died in the 1850's in Coshocton County, Ohio.
8. Henry Armstrong, born c. September 15, 1848/49 in Ohio. Henry is found with the family is Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1850 and 1860 census records. Henry is found with the family in the 1870 census in Clay Township, Sullivan County, Missouri.
Henry Armstrong was married to Martha Fisher/Lesher and they had 11 children. He passed away on __________ __, 19__ in Missouri.
Henry is believed to be the Henry Armstrong and family, who are found in Cass Township, Texas County, Missouri. Henry and Martha have been married for 28 years, Martha has had 11 children, ten of who are living;
Henry Armstrong Head M Sep 1849 51 Ohio
Martha A Armstrong Wife F Dec 1855 45 Pennsylvania
Birton Armstrong Son M Sep 1874 26 Missouri
Florida H Armstrong Daughter F Oct 1878 22 Missouri
David H Armstrong Son M Mar 1881 19 Missouri
Wilburn Armstrong Son M Nov 1884 16 Missouri
Alma F Armstrong Daughter F Apr 1887 13 Missouri
William B Armstrong Son M Oct 1888 12 Missouri
Liddia A Armstrong Daughter F Jun 1892 8 Missouri
Henry Armstrong is believed to have died in 1914 in Missouri, bur is not the Henry Clay Armstrong who is buried in Webster County, Missouri.
9. Mariah Armstrong, born c. February 28, 1852 in Coshocton County, Ohio. Mariah is found with the family in Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1860 census. Mariah is found with the family in the 1870 census in Clay Township, Sullivan County, Missouri.
Mariah Armstrong was married to Benjamin R. Bruce on November 11, 1874 in Putnam County, Missouri.
At the time of the 1900 census, Mariah and her family are found in Anthony Township (excl. Anthony city), Harper County, Kansas. She is listed as having been married 25 years, as having had 12 children, 11 of whom are living;
Benjamin Bruce Head M 51 Missouri
Maria Bruce Wife F Feb 1852 48 Ohio
Bessie E Bruce Daughter F 15 Missouri
Clifford C Bruce Son M 12 Missouri
Thomas H Bruce Son M 14 Missouri
Etta L Bruce Daughter F 7 Missouri
Mariah (Maria) Bruce died on 3 Aug 1913 and her mortal remains were laid in the Highland Cemetery in Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas. See her Find A Grave Memorial #35516818
10. Eliza Armstrong, born c. 1853/54 in Coshocton County, Ohio. Eliza is found with the family in Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1860 census. Eliza is found with the family in the 1870 census in Clay Township, Sullivan County, Missouri. Eliza may be the Eliza Armstrong, who was married to George E. Williams on September 21, 1873 in Sullivan County, Missouri.
11. Jane Armstrong, born c. 1854/55 in Coshocton County, Ohio. Jane is found with the family in Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1860 census. Jane is found with the family in the 1870 census in Clay Township, Sullivan County, Missouri.
12. (Possibly) Emily Armstrong, born August 13, 1856 in Ohio. Emily is not found with the family in the 1860, but appears with the family in the 1870 census in Clay Township, Sullivan County, Missouri. It was probably there in Sullivan County, Missouri where Emily was married to John Calvin Coffman.
At the time of the 1880 census, Emily and her family are found in Clay Township, Sullivan County, Missouri. Her father and mother are listed as having been born in Ohio and Pennsylvania, respectively;
Harold Coffman is a great grandson of Emily and I need to write him.
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I don't have any photographs of George Armstrong. He was a brother to my great grandmother Emily Armstrong who married John Calvin Coffman. I do have a photo of Emily. I also have a little information on George and his parents James Armstrong and Rachel Winner Which I would be glad to share.
Harold Coffman
Emily (Armstrong) Coffman died on 1 May 1928 and her mortal remains were laid in the Thomas Union Cemetery in Harris, Sullivan County, Missouri. See her Find A Grave Memorial # 60417020.
13. Reuben Armstrong, born c. 1857/58 in Coshocton County, Ohio. Reuben is found with the family in Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1860 census. Reuben is found with the family in the 1870 census in Clay Township, Sullivan County, Missouri. Name Reuben Armstrong may have been married to Martha A. ____________ in the 1870's.
Reuben Armstrong may be the Ruben Armstrong that is found in Jackson Township, Putnam County, Missouri, where he is farming, in the 1880 census. His parents are both listed as having been born in Ohio;
Ruben Armstrong Self M 21 Ohio
Martha A Armstrong Wife F 24 Illinois
Martha A. (__________) Armstrong may have died in the 1880's perhaps they were divorced. Whatever the case, it appears that Reuben remarried c. 1884. He was married to Louise "Lizzie" Jamison. Their children include;
A. Molly Armstring,
B. Eva Armstrong,
C. Nellie Armstrong, born c.
Nellie was 1st on March 26, 1911 in Hardin, Iowa married to Charles Brill, the son of William Brill and Katharina Landgrebe
Nellie was married 2nd __________ Teansaw.
Nellie was married on November 16, 1924 in Marion, Linn County, Iowa to 3rd to Wade Gobovic, the son of Steve Gobovic and Mary
D. Murel Armstrong
Murel was married on March 19, 1917 in Grundy, Iowa to Fred Middleton, the son of Henry F Middleton and Francis Adel Dunham.
Reuben and his family are found in Jackson Township (all east of C.B. & K. C. R.R.), Sullivan County, Missouri in the 1900 census. His parents are still listed as both having been born in Ohio;
R Armstrong Head M Dec 1858 42 Ohio
Lizzie Armstrong Wife F 28 Missouri
Molly Armstrong Daughter F 11 Missouri
Evva Armstrong Daughter F 9 Missouri
Nellie M Armstrong Daughter F 7 Missouri
Muril Armstrong Daughter F 1 Missouri
Reuben is almost certainly the Reuben Armstrong we find who was born in 1858 in Ohio, who died on 10 Feb 1910 in Sullivan County, Missouri and whose mortal remains were laid in the Harris Cemetery in Harris, Sullivan County, Missouri. See his Find A Grave Memorial #25171881.
All of the children born to John Armstrong and Mary E. (Coy) Armstrong through, at least, William C. (or G) Armstrong are believed to have been born in or near the village of Dresden, which is found in Jefferson and Cass townships in Muskingum County, Ohio. Sometime between 1843/44 and the 1850 census, the Armstrong family moved to Coshocton County, Ohio. This is the Armstrong family as it appears in the 1850 census of Franklin Township, Coshocton County, Ohio;
John Armstrong M 34 Ohio
Mary E Armstrong F 31 New York
James G Armstrong M 13 Ohio
George E Armstrong M 11 Ohio
Rachel Armstrong F 9 Ohio
William C Armstrong M 7 Ohio
Harriet Armstrong F 5 Ohio
Elisabeth Armstrong F 3 Ohio
John F Armstrong M 2 Ohio
Henry Armstrong M 1 Ohio
George E. Armstrong and Barbara J. Rodebush were married on May 3, 1860 in Coshocton County. Barbara was very likely pregnant at the time they got married as they are believed to have had a daughter named Rachel Armstrong by the time the 1860 census was taken. At the time of the 1860 census, this is the way the family appears in Franklin Township, Coshocton County, Ohio;
Family #884
George Armstrong 21 Ohio
Barbary Armstrong 20 Ohio
Rachel Armstrong 0 Ohio
Family #904
John Armstrong 44 Ohio
Mary Armstrong 41 Ohio
James G Armstrong 22 Ohio
William C. Armstrong 18 Ohio
Henry Armstrong 11 Ohio
Mariah Armstrong 8 Ohio
Eliza Armstrong 6 Ohio
Jane Armstrong 5 Ohio
Reuben Armstrong 2 Ohio
As stated above, Rachel (Armstrong) Rodebush and her husband, George Washington Rodebush moved west to Illinois in the late 1850's, shortly after they were married. The Armstrong family followed them to Illinois after the 1860 census was taken, sometime between 1860 and the spring of 1862, where they settled in Woodford County. By 1862, George and at least two of his brothers are definately residents in Olio Township of Woodford County. In 1862, the three Armstrong brothers volunteered to serve in what was to become Co. A of the 86th Illinois. None of the brothers would survive the war.
If the Armstrong family did come as a unit to Woodford County, they did not remain long as at the time of the 1870 census, the Armstrong family is found in Clay Township, Sullivan County, Missouri.
John Armstrong M 54y Ohio
Mary Armstrong F 52y Pennsylvania
Henry Armstrong M 20y Ohio
Mariah Armstrong F 17y Ohio
Eliza Armstrong F 16y Ohio
Jane Armstrong F 15y Ohio
Emily Armstrong F 13y Ohio
Reuben Armstrong M 12y
Carol Dorward, told me that "at some time, they apparently moved to Iowa as I think I found John and Mary in Iowa in 1880. I did find two family records and they have both John and Mary deceased about 1885 in Iowa." Some people believe that this is them. I do not. In the 1900 census, Mary is born in Kentucky, has had only five children, all of whom are living and she and John are listed as having been married just 26 years. None of this would be correct.
This is what is found on them;
John and Mary may be the John and Mary we find in Allen, Warren County, Iowa in the 1880 census. His parents according to this census were born in Virginia;
John Armstrong Self M 62 Ohio, United States
Mary Armstrong Wife F 63 Kentucky, United States
Mary Sumter Granddaughter F 8 Iowa, United States
Chester Sumter Granddaughter F 6 Iowa, United States
Effie L Sumter Granddaughter F 4 Iowa, United States
This same John and Mary are found in Allen Township, Carlisle town, Warren County, Iowa in the 1900 census. His parents are now listed as having been born in West Virginia;
Baston M Kimes Head M 62 Iowa
Eliza Kimes Wife F 43 Iowa
Baston M Kimes Son M 15 Iowa
Eugene L Kimes Son M 11 Iowa
Jessie E Kimes Son M 9 Iowa
Frank L Kimes Son M 5 Iowa
Emma M Kimes Daughter F 3 Iowa
Wm A Sumpter Stepson M 21 Illinois
Lucie M Sumpter Stepdaughter F 17 Iowa
John Armstrong Father-in-law M 82 Ohio
Marry Armstrong Mother-in-law F 83 Kentucky
I do not believe this to be the correct John and Mary E. (Coy) Armstrong. It is hoped that some family member who knows where they are buried and will contact me.
Now to continue with the biography of George E. Armstrong;
As stated above, George E. Armstrong and Barbara J. Rodebush were married on May 3, 1860 in Coshocton County. Just a couple years before, George's sister Rachel, was married to Barbara's brother, George Washington Rodebush. Barbara J. (Rodebush) Armstrong is known to have had a daughter, Rachel Armstrong, by the time the 1860 census was taken. Shortly after this census was taken, the Armstrongs came to Illinois, settling near Eureka, Illinois in Olio Township of Woodford County. It now appears that when the Armstrongs made this move that Barbara and Rachel stayed behind or at the very least returned to Ohio by 1863 after George's death. However, when George E. Armstrong enlisted in the service, he is recorded as being single. Perhaps he was just divorced and considered himself single or perhaps this was just an error. In any case following is information about the Rachel Armstrong that we believe to be Barbara's daughter.
1. Rachel Ella Armstrong was born c. 1859/60 in Coshocton County, Ohio. Was Rachel named after George's sister, Rachel, who was married to Barbara's brother, George Washington Rodebush? It is now believed that Rachel's parents, both George and Barbara, may have been deceased by the time of the 1870 census. In the 1870 census, there is a Rachel E Armstrong in the household of a Thomas and Margaret Armstrong in Goshen Township, Hardin County, Ohio;
Thomas Armstrong M 66 Pennsylvania
Margaret Armstrong F 60 Pennsylvania
Willie McQuown M 14 Ohio
Rachel E Armstrong F 9 Ohio
Rachel Ella Armstrong was married to Harry Kelley Latham and they had two children;
A. Nita Latham, born April __, 1886 in Ohio. At the time of the 1900 census, Nita is found living with her father and step mother in the village of Patterson, Ohio in Hardin County. Nita was married to ___________ ___________ in 19__.
B. Ray L Latham, born January 26, 1888 in Grand, Marion County, Ohio. Ray is found living with his father and step mother in the village of Patterson, Ohio in Hardin County at the time of the 1900 census. Ray was married to ___________ ___________ in 1900. They were the parents of;
a. __________ Latham
b. __________ Latham.
Ray Latham is Peter Tennis' grandfather on his mother's side.
Rachel E. (Armstrong) Latham died in 1890. The mortal remains of Rachel Latham, who was born c. 1861 and who died on 7 Apr 1890 were laid to rest in the Good Hope Cemetery in Wyandot County, Ohio. Her Find A Grave Memorial is #134576011. She is listed as the wife of H. K. Latham.
Harry K. Latham was married 2nd to ____________ "Kate" _____________ before 1900. The Lathams are found in the village of Patterson, Jackson Township, Hardin County, Ohio at the time of the 1900 census;
Harry K Latham Head M Oct 1862 38 Ohio
Kate Latham Wife F Feb 1871 29 Ohio
Nita Latham Daughter F Apr 1886 14 Ohio
Ray Latham Son M Dec 1887 13 Ohio
Leroy Latham Son M Jun 1895 5 Ohio
Irvin Latham Son M Mar 1897 3 Ohio
At the time of the 1910 census, Harry and his family are found in Jackson Township, Hardin County, Ohio;
Harry K Latham Head M 48 Ohio
Kate H Latham Wife F 39 Ohio
Leroy M Latham Son M 15 Iowa
Irvin D Latham Son M 13 Ohio
Frank C Latham Son M 9 Ohio
Mary Latham Daughter F 7 Ohio
Margery D Latham Daughter F 4 Ohio
Maude Latham Daughter F 1 Ohio
Now to continue with what we know about George E. Armstrong, his service and his family;
On August 7, 1862, George E. Armstrong, went into Eureka, Illinois,where he volunteered to serve in a company which was being raised in the Eureka/El Paso area of Woodford County by William S. Magarity for service in the Civil War. That same day, perhaps they even went into Eureka together, George Washington Rodebush, also went into Eureka and volunteered to serve in the same Eureka/El Paso company. At the time he enlisted, George E. Armstrong is recorded as being 23 years of age and single, which is strange, because we know he was married just two years before. Perhaps George and Barbara were no longer married, or perhaps she did not want to move to Illinois and she chose to stay behind and she and George were just living apart for the time being. Perhaps there was a family member that couldn't move and she chose to stay behind with them. Also, there are many errors in these records as well, so perhaps the single is just an error. Whatever the case is, George and Barbara (Rodebush) Armstrong were apparently not living together at the time.
The following day, August 8, 1862, George's two brothers, James C. and William G. also volunteered.
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name ARMSTRONG, GEORGE E
Rank PVT Company A Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence OLIO, WOODFORD CO, IL Age 23 Height 5' 10 Hair LIGHT
Eyes BLUE Complexion LIGHT Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER
Nativity DRESDEN, MUSKINGUM CO, OH
Service Record
Joined When AUG 7, 1862 Joined Where OLIO, IL
Joined By Whom CPT MAGARITY Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out N/A
Muster Out Where N/A Muster Out By Whom N/A
Remarks DIED IN HOSPITAL AT NASHVILLE TENN DEC 27, 1862
When Magarity had about 100 volunteers, he took his company across the river to Peoria, Illinois, where they went into camp at Camp Lyon, near present day Glen Oak Park. There on August 27, 1862, 96 of Magarity's volunteers, including all three of the Armstrong brothers, were mustered into service as Co. A of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. The men of the 86th Illinois participated in the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky after which they moved south to Nashville, Tennessee, arriving there on Nov. 7, 1862, where the 86th would begin a long period of garrison duty.
However, within days of their arrival in Nashville, all three of the Armstrong boys were ill and sent to the hospital. James died in a Nashville Hospital on Nov. 18, 1862, William died in a Nashville Hospital on Nov. 30, 1862, and Pvt. George E. Armstrong died in a Nashville Hospital on Dec. 27, 1862. George Washington Rodebush survived the war and most likely saw all three of his brother-in-laws buried.
Today the earthly remains of the three Armstrong brothers lie buried in the Nashville National Cemetery, James in grave #5873, Section B; William is most likely buried in a grave marked as UNKNOWN U. S. SOLDIER possibly in Section B; and George in grave #5852 in Section B.
What happened to Barbara (Rodebush) Armstrong is not known for certain at this time. It is hoped that some family member with this knowledge will see this and contact me. However, there is a record of a Barbara Armstrong, who is apparently listed as being 26 years of age, being married to a David Corbin in Licking County, Ohio in ____________ __, 1863. If this is our Barbara, she would have been widowed by this time. This would place her year of birth about 1836, which would be a little old for our Barbara (Rodebush) Armstrong, but as we all know, ages and years of birth have to be taken with a grain of salt.
Strangely, there is a Barbara Corbin found dying in 1870 in Knox County, Illinois. She is listed as having been born in Ohio, as being 36 years of age and married. This would place her year of birth c. 1834, a little older yet than what our Barbara should be listed at. Again, taken with a grain of salt. This Barbara Corbin is listed as having been a resident of Persifer Township, Knox County, Illinois.
Remember, Barbara's brother, George Washington Rodebush, who was married to Barbara's husband's sister, Rachel Armstrong, moved to Illinois when the Armstrong family made the move to Illinois and he and his family remained in central Illinois until c. 1867/68. Perhaps David and Barbara followed them to Illinois after they were married in 1863?
Still lots of questions?????
by Baxter B. Fite III, who can be contacted at [email protected], Carol Dorward, of Washington, Illinois, and Peter Tennis, a great greatgrandson of George E. Armstrong. Peter's email address is [email protected]
(Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descendants of the Armstrong family, who might be able to add to the biographical material that we have on Private George E. Armstrong and the Armstrong family. Baxter would also love to see copies of any pictures of George E. Armstrong which may have survived the years added to his Find A Grave site for all to see.)
George E. Armstrong was born about 1839/38 in Dresden, Muskingum County, Ohio the son of John Armstrong and Mary E. (Coy) Armstrong. John Armstrong is believed to have been born about 1816 in Ohio, while Mary is believed to have been born about 1819 in New York. John Amstrong and Mary E. Coy were married on December 1, 1836 in Muskingum, Ohio. John Arstrong is believed to be the son of James Armstrong and Rachel Winner, who were married on 20 June 1813 in Muskingum County, Ohio.
James Armstrong is believed to have been was born in Ireland c. 1780 and was married to Rachel Winner on June 20, 1813 in Muskingum County, Ohio. Rachel Winner was born c. 1799/1800 in Pennsylvania. James and Rachel are believed to have had about 10 children. They are believed to include;
1. John Armstrong, born c. 1816 in Ohio. John as mentioned above was married to Mary E. Coy on December 1, 1836 in Muskingum County, Ohio.
2. Mary Armstrong, born c. February 28, 1817 in Ohio. Mary was married to William Coy on May 12, 1838 in Muskingum County, Ohio. Mary and William eventually came on to Illinois, where they resided in Tazewell County, Illinois. Mary died in near Mackinaw, Illinois in Tazewell County c. March 4, 1875 and her mortal remains were laid in the Mackinaw Cemetery in Mackinaw, Tazewell County, Illinois.
3. Louisa Armstrong, born c. 1829/30 in Ohio.
4. James Armstrong Jr., born c. February 23, 1833/34 in Ohio. James was married to Isabelle Ross on January 15, 1858 in Muskingum County, Ohio. Isabelle was born c. February 28, 1838 in Muskingum County, Ohio.
Eight children are believed to have been born to James and Isabelle, including;
A. Charles Wesley Armstrong, born October 11, 1858 in Adams Mills, Trumbull County, Ohio. Charles was married to Carrie Belle Keller on December 5, 1883 in Tuscarawas, Ohio. Carrie was born c. January __, 1855 in Ohio. Seven children are believed to have been born to Charles and Carrie. Carrie died on May 16, 1915, while Charles died on February 1, 1938 in Newton Falls, Trumbull County, Ohio.
B. Mary Elizabeth Armstrong, born c. 1861 in Madison Township, Muskingum County, Ohio. Mary died on January 16, 1878 in MuskingumCounty, Ohio. Mary is believed to have been married to John Q. Casner.
C. William Anderson Armstrong, born c. January __, 1862 in Madison Township, MuskingumCounty, Ohio. William was married to Maggie M. Wilson on November 17, 1883 in Muskingum County, Ohio. Maggie was born c. May __, 1866 in Ohio. Seven children are believed to have been born to William and Maggie.
William died on ____________ __, 19__, while Maggie died on May __, 1907 in Braceville, Ohio.
D. James H. Armstrong, born c. 1865 in Madison Township, Muskingum County, Ohio
E. Hattie Armstrong, born c. 1867 in Madison Township, Muskingum County, Ohio
F. Elmer Armstrong, born January 21, 1870 in Adams Mills, Muskingum County, Ohio. Elmer was married to Flora Champion on November 15, 1894 in Portage, Ohio. Flora was born c. 1876 in Ohio. Five children were born to Elmer and Flora.
Elmer died on ____________ __, 1937, while Flora died on ____________ __, 1948.
G. George Armstrong, born January 21, 1870 in Adams Mills, Muskingum County, Ohio. George was married to Elizabeth Jane Deetz on December 25, 1889 in Windham, Portage County, Ohio. Six children were born to George and Elizabeth.
George died on December 22, 1945 in Youngstown, Mahoning County ,Ohio, while Elizabeth died on January 7, 1953 in Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio.
H. Lillian Armstrong, born April 25, 1874 in Madison Township, Muskingum County, Ohio.
At the time of the 1860 census, James and his family are found in Franklin Township, Coshocton County, Ohio;
James Armstrong M 27 Ohio
Isabel Armstrong F 22 Ohio
Charles W Armstrong M 2 Ohio
Levy Armstrong M 19 Ohio
Isabelle (Ross) Armstrong died on May 4, 1874 in Madison Township, Muskingum County, Ohio, while James Armstrong Jr. died on March 29, 1887 in Madison Township, Muskingum County, Ohio.
Possibly 5. Levi Armstrong, born c. 1842/43 in Ohio. Levi is found with the family in 1850 and is almost certainly the Levy Armstrong seen above living with James and Isabelle (__________) Armstrong in the 1860 census.
Possibly 6. John Armstrong, born c. 1843/44 in Ohio.
James Armstrong is believed to have died in the 1840's in Franklin Township of Coshocton County where they resided. At the time of the 1850 census, Rachel (Winner) Armstrong and her youngest children are found in Franklin Township, Coshocton County, Ohio;
Rachel Armstrong F 50 Pennsylvania
Louisa Armstrong F 20 Ohio
James Armstrong M 17 Ohio
Levi Armstrong M 7 Ohio
John Armstrong M 6 Ohio
Now to continue with what we know about John Armstrong and Mary E. (Coy) Armstrong;
The children born to John Armstrong and Mary E. (Coy) Armstrong include;
1. James G. Armstrong, born c. 1837 in Ohio. James is found with the family in Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1850 and 1860 census records. James served in Co A of the 86th Illinois, along with his brothers, George and William, during the Civil War and George died of illness in Nashville, Tennessee. See his Find A Grave Memorial
2. George E. Armstrong, born c. 1838/39 in Ohio. See his Find A Grave biography below.
3. Rachel Armstrong, born c. 1840/41 in Ohio. Rachel is found with the family in Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1850 census. Rachel Armstrong was married to George Washington Rodebush c. March 1857/58 in Coshocton County, Ohio. Two years later, Rachel's brother, George, would marry George Washington Rodebush's sister, Barbara.
Shortly after they were married, George and Rachel were the first members of the family to head west for Illinois, where they settled in Woodford County. At the time of the 1860 census, George and Rachel are found in Montgomery Township, Woodford County, Illinois;
George Ridebush M 24 Ohio
Rachael Ridebush F 19 Ohio
See the Find A Grave Memorial of George Washington Rodebush, #63464695, for more information about George, Rachel and their family.
4. William C. Armstrong, born c. 1842/43 in Ohio. William is found with the family in Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1850 and 1860 census records. William served in Co. A of the 86th Illinois, along with his brothers George and James, during the Civil War. William died of illness in Nashville, Tennessee. See his Find A Grave Memorial.
5. Harriett Armstrong, born c. 1844/45 in Ohio. Harriett is found with the family in the 1850 census in Coshocton County, Ohio, but is not found with the family in the 1860 census in Coshocton County, Ohio. She may have died in Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1850's or may have married young.
6. Elizabeth Armstrong, born c. 1846/47 in Ohio. Elizabeth is found with the family in the 1850 census in Coshocton County, Ohio, but is not found with the family in the 1860 census in Coshocton County, Ohio. She may have died in the 1850's in Coshocton County, Ohio.
7. John F. Armstrong, born c. 1847/48 in Ohio. John is found with the family in the 1850 census in Coshocton County, Ohio, but is not found with the family in the 1860 census in Coshocton County, Ohio. He may have died in the 1850's in Coshocton County, Ohio.
8. Henry Armstrong, born c. September 15, 1848/49 in Ohio. Henry is found with the family is Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1850 and 1860 census records. Henry is found with the family in the 1870 census in Clay Township, Sullivan County, Missouri.
Henry Armstrong was married to Martha Fisher/Lesher and they had 11 children. He passed away on __________ __, 19__ in Missouri.
Henry is believed to be the Henry Armstrong and family, who are found in Cass Township, Texas County, Missouri. Henry and Martha have been married for 28 years, Martha has had 11 children, ten of who are living;
Henry Armstrong Head M Sep 1849 51 Ohio
Martha A Armstrong Wife F Dec 1855 45 Pennsylvania
Birton Armstrong Son M Sep 1874 26 Missouri
Florida H Armstrong Daughter F Oct 1878 22 Missouri
David H Armstrong Son M Mar 1881 19 Missouri
Wilburn Armstrong Son M Nov 1884 16 Missouri
Alma F Armstrong Daughter F Apr 1887 13 Missouri
William B Armstrong Son M Oct 1888 12 Missouri
Liddia A Armstrong Daughter F Jun 1892 8 Missouri
Henry Armstrong is believed to have died in 1914 in Missouri, bur is not the Henry Clay Armstrong who is buried in Webster County, Missouri.
9. Mariah Armstrong, born c. February 28, 1852 in Coshocton County, Ohio. Mariah is found with the family in Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1860 census. Mariah is found with the family in the 1870 census in Clay Township, Sullivan County, Missouri.
Mariah Armstrong was married to Benjamin R. Bruce on November 11, 1874 in Putnam County, Missouri.
At the time of the 1900 census, Mariah and her family are found in Anthony Township (excl. Anthony city), Harper County, Kansas. She is listed as having been married 25 years, as having had 12 children, 11 of whom are living;
Benjamin Bruce Head M 51 Missouri
Maria Bruce Wife F Feb 1852 48 Ohio
Bessie E Bruce Daughter F 15 Missouri
Clifford C Bruce Son M 12 Missouri
Thomas H Bruce Son M 14 Missouri
Etta L Bruce Daughter F 7 Missouri
Mariah (Maria) Bruce died on 3 Aug 1913 and her mortal remains were laid in the Highland Cemetery in Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas. See her Find A Grave Memorial #35516818
10. Eliza Armstrong, born c. 1853/54 in Coshocton County, Ohio. Eliza is found with the family in Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1860 census. Eliza is found with the family in the 1870 census in Clay Township, Sullivan County, Missouri. Eliza may be the Eliza Armstrong, who was married to George E. Williams on September 21, 1873 in Sullivan County, Missouri.
11. Jane Armstrong, born c. 1854/55 in Coshocton County, Ohio. Jane is found with the family in Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1860 census. Jane is found with the family in the 1870 census in Clay Township, Sullivan County, Missouri.
12. (Possibly) Emily Armstrong, born August 13, 1856 in Ohio. Emily is not found with the family in the 1860, but appears with the family in the 1870 census in Clay Township, Sullivan County, Missouri. It was probably there in Sullivan County, Missouri where Emily was married to John Calvin Coffman.
At the time of the 1880 census, Emily and her family are found in Clay Township, Sullivan County, Missouri. Her father and mother are listed as having been born in Ohio and Pennsylvania, respectively;
Harold Coffman is a great grandson of Emily and I need to write him.
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I don't have any photographs of George Armstrong. He was a brother to my great grandmother Emily Armstrong who married John Calvin Coffman. I do have a photo of Emily. I also have a little information on George and his parents James Armstrong and Rachel Winner Which I would be glad to share.
Harold Coffman
Emily (Armstrong) Coffman died on 1 May 1928 and her mortal remains were laid in the Thomas Union Cemetery in Harris, Sullivan County, Missouri. See her Find A Grave Memorial # 60417020.
13. Reuben Armstrong, born c. 1857/58 in Coshocton County, Ohio. Reuben is found with the family in Coshocton County, Ohio in the 1860 census. Reuben is found with the family in the 1870 census in Clay Township, Sullivan County, Missouri. Name Reuben Armstrong may have been married to Martha A. ____________ in the 1870's.
Reuben Armstrong may be the Ruben Armstrong that is found in Jackson Township, Putnam County, Missouri, where he is farming, in the 1880 census. His parents are both listed as having been born in Ohio;
Ruben Armstrong Self M 21 Ohio
Martha A Armstrong Wife F 24 Illinois
Martha A. (__________) Armstrong may have died in the 1880's perhaps they were divorced. Whatever the case, it appears that Reuben remarried c. 1884. He was married to Louise "Lizzie" Jamison. Their children include;
A. Molly Armstring,
B. Eva Armstrong,
C. Nellie Armstrong, born c.
Nellie was 1st on March 26, 1911 in Hardin, Iowa married to Charles Brill, the son of William Brill and Katharina Landgrebe
Nellie was married 2nd __________ Teansaw.
Nellie was married on November 16, 1924 in Marion, Linn County, Iowa to 3rd to Wade Gobovic, the son of Steve Gobovic and Mary
D. Murel Armstrong
Murel was married on March 19, 1917 in Grundy, Iowa to Fred Middleton, the son of Henry F Middleton and Francis Adel Dunham.
Reuben and his family are found in Jackson Township (all east of C.B. & K. C. R.R.), Sullivan County, Missouri in the 1900 census. His parents are still listed as both having been born in Ohio;
R Armstrong Head M Dec 1858 42 Ohio
Lizzie Armstrong Wife F 28 Missouri
Molly Armstrong Daughter F 11 Missouri
Evva Armstrong Daughter F 9 Missouri
Nellie M Armstrong Daughter F 7 Missouri
Muril Armstrong Daughter F 1 Missouri
Reuben is almost certainly the Reuben Armstrong we find who was born in 1858 in Ohio, who died on 10 Feb 1910 in Sullivan County, Missouri and whose mortal remains were laid in the Harris Cemetery in Harris, Sullivan County, Missouri. See his Find A Grave Memorial #25171881.
All of the children born to John Armstrong and Mary E. (Coy) Armstrong through, at least, William C. (or G) Armstrong are believed to have been born in or near the village of Dresden, which is found in Jefferson and Cass townships in Muskingum County, Ohio. Sometime between 1843/44 and the 1850 census, the Armstrong family moved to Coshocton County, Ohio. This is the Armstrong family as it appears in the 1850 census of Franklin Township, Coshocton County, Ohio;
John Armstrong M 34 Ohio
Mary E Armstrong F 31 New York
James G Armstrong M 13 Ohio
George E Armstrong M 11 Ohio
Rachel Armstrong F 9 Ohio
William C Armstrong M 7 Ohio
Harriet Armstrong F 5 Ohio
Elisabeth Armstrong F 3 Ohio
John F Armstrong M 2 Ohio
Henry Armstrong M 1 Ohio
George E. Armstrong and Barbara J. Rodebush were married on May 3, 1860 in Coshocton County. Barbara was very likely pregnant at the time they got married as they are believed to have had a daughter named Rachel Armstrong by the time the 1860 census was taken. At the time of the 1860 census, this is the way the family appears in Franklin Township, Coshocton County, Ohio;
Family #884
George Armstrong 21 Ohio
Barbary Armstrong 20 Ohio
Rachel Armstrong 0 Ohio
Family #904
John Armstrong 44 Ohio
Mary Armstrong 41 Ohio
James G Armstrong 22 Ohio
William C. Armstrong 18 Ohio
Henry Armstrong 11 Ohio
Mariah Armstrong 8 Ohio
Eliza Armstrong 6 Ohio
Jane Armstrong 5 Ohio
Reuben Armstrong 2 Ohio
As stated above, Rachel (Armstrong) Rodebush and her husband, George Washington Rodebush moved west to Illinois in the late 1850's, shortly after they were married. The Armstrong family followed them to Illinois after the 1860 census was taken, sometime between 1860 and the spring of 1862, where they settled in Woodford County. By 1862, George and at least two of his brothers are definately residents in Olio Township of Woodford County. In 1862, the three Armstrong brothers volunteered to serve in what was to become Co. A of the 86th Illinois. None of the brothers would survive the war.
If the Armstrong family did come as a unit to Woodford County, they did not remain long as at the time of the 1870 census, the Armstrong family is found in Clay Township, Sullivan County, Missouri.
John Armstrong M 54y Ohio
Mary Armstrong F 52y Pennsylvania
Henry Armstrong M 20y Ohio
Mariah Armstrong F 17y Ohio
Eliza Armstrong F 16y Ohio
Jane Armstrong F 15y Ohio
Emily Armstrong F 13y Ohio
Reuben Armstrong M 12y
Carol Dorward, told me that "at some time, they apparently moved to Iowa as I think I found John and Mary in Iowa in 1880. I did find two family records and they have both John and Mary deceased about 1885 in Iowa." Some people believe that this is them. I do not. In the 1900 census, Mary is born in Kentucky, has had only five children, all of whom are living and she and John are listed as having been married just 26 years. None of this would be correct.
This is what is found on them;
John and Mary may be the John and Mary we find in Allen, Warren County, Iowa in the 1880 census. His parents according to this census were born in Virginia;
John Armstrong Self M 62 Ohio, United States
Mary Armstrong Wife F 63 Kentucky, United States
Mary Sumter Granddaughter F 8 Iowa, United States
Chester Sumter Granddaughter F 6 Iowa, United States
Effie L Sumter Granddaughter F 4 Iowa, United States
This same John and Mary are found in Allen Township, Carlisle town, Warren County, Iowa in the 1900 census. His parents are now listed as having been born in West Virginia;
Baston M Kimes Head M 62 Iowa
Eliza Kimes Wife F 43 Iowa
Baston M Kimes Son M 15 Iowa
Eugene L Kimes Son M 11 Iowa
Jessie E Kimes Son M 9 Iowa
Frank L Kimes Son M 5 Iowa
Emma M Kimes Daughter F 3 Iowa
Wm A Sumpter Stepson M 21 Illinois
Lucie M Sumpter Stepdaughter F 17 Iowa
John Armstrong Father-in-law M 82 Ohio
Marry Armstrong Mother-in-law F 83 Kentucky
I do not believe this to be the correct John and Mary E. (Coy) Armstrong. It is hoped that some family member who knows where they are buried and will contact me.
Now to continue with the biography of George E. Armstrong;
As stated above, George E. Armstrong and Barbara J. Rodebush were married on May 3, 1860 in Coshocton County. Just a couple years before, George's sister Rachel, was married to Barbara's brother, George Washington Rodebush. Barbara J. (Rodebush) Armstrong is known to have had a daughter, Rachel Armstrong, by the time the 1860 census was taken. Shortly after this census was taken, the Armstrongs came to Illinois, settling near Eureka, Illinois in Olio Township of Woodford County. It now appears that when the Armstrongs made this move that Barbara and Rachel stayed behind or at the very least returned to Ohio by 1863 after George's death. However, when George E. Armstrong enlisted in the service, he is recorded as being single. Perhaps he was just divorced and considered himself single or perhaps this was just an error. In any case following is information about the Rachel Armstrong that we believe to be Barbara's daughter.
1. Rachel Ella Armstrong was born c. 1859/60 in Coshocton County, Ohio. Was Rachel named after George's sister, Rachel, who was married to Barbara's brother, George Washington Rodebush? It is now believed that Rachel's parents, both George and Barbara, may have been deceased by the time of the 1870 census. In the 1870 census, there is a Rachel E Armstrong in the household of a Thomas and Margaret Armstrong in Goshen Township, Hardin County, Ohio;
Thomas Armstrong M 66 Pennsylvania
Margaret Armstrong F 60 Pennsylvania
Willie McQuown M 14 Ohio
Rachel E Armstrong F 9 Ohio
Rachel Ella Armstrong was married to Harry Kelley Latham and they had two children;
A. Nita Latham, born April __, 1886 in Ohio. At the time of the 1900 census, Nita is found living with her father and step mother in the village of Patterson, Ohio in Hardin County. Nita was married to ___________ ___________ in 19__.
B. Ray L Latham, born January 26, 1888 in Grand, Marion County, Ohio. Ray is found living with his father and step mother in the village of Patterson, Ohio in Hardin County at the time of the 1900 census. Ray was married to ___________ ___________ in 1900. They were the parents of;
a. __________ Latham
b. __________ Latham.
Ray Latham is Peter Tennis' grandfather on his mother's side.
Rachel E. (Armstrong) Latham died in 1890. The mortal remains of Rachel Latham, who was born c. 1861 and who died on 7 Apr 1890 were laid to rest in the Good Hope Cemetery in Wyandot County, Ohio. Her Find A Grave Memorial is #134576011. She is listed as the wife of H. K. Latham.
Harry K. Latham was married 2nd to ____________ "Kate" _____________ before 1900. The Lathams are found in the village of Patterson, Jackson Township, Hardin County, Ohio at the time of the 1900 census;
Harry K Latham Head M Oct 1862 38 Ohio
Kate Latham Wife F Feb 1871 29 Ohio
Nita Latham Daughter F Apr 1886 14 Ohio
Ray Latham Son M Dec 1887 13 Ohio
Leroy Latham Son M Jun 1895 5 Ohio
Irvin Latham Son M Mar 1897 3 Ohio
At the time of the 1910 census, Harry and his family are found in Jackson Township, Hardin County, Ohio;
Harry K Latham Head M 48 Ohio
Kate H Latham Wife F 39 Ohio
Leroy M Latham Son M 15 Iowa
Irvin D Latham Son M 13 Ohio
Frank C Latham Son M 9 Ohio
Mary Latham Daughter F 7 Ohio
Margery D Latham Daughter F 4 Ohio
Maude Latham Daughter F 1 Ohio
Now to continue with what we know about George E. Armstrong, his service and his family;
On August 7, 1862, George E. Armstrong, went into Eureka, Illinois,where he volunteered to serve in a company which was being raised in the Eureka/El Paso area of Woodford County by William S. Magarity for service in the Civil War. That same day, perhaps they even went into Eureka together, George Washington Rodebush, also went into Eureka and volunteered to serve in the same Eureka/El Paso company. At the time he enlisted, George E. Armstrong is recorded as being 23 years of age and single, which is strange, because we know he was married just two years before. Perhaps George and Barbara were no longer married, or perhaps she did not want to move to Illinois and she chose to stay behind and she and George were just living apart for the time being. Perhaps there was a family member that couldn't move and she chose to stay behind with them. Also, there are many errors in these records as well, so perhaps the single is just an error. Whatever the case is, George and Barbara (Rodebush) Armstrong were apparently not living together at the time.
The following day, August 8, 1862, George's two brothers, James C. and William G. also volunteered.
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name ARMSTRONG, GEORGE E
Rank PVT Company A Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence OLIO, WOODFORD CO, IL Age 23 Height 5' 10 Hair LIGHT
Eyes BLUE Complexion LIGHT Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER
Nativity DRESDEN, MUSKINGUM CO, OH
Service Record
Joined When AUG 7, 1862 Joined Where OLIO, IL
Joined By Whom CPT MAGARITY Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out N/A
Muster Out Where N/A Muster Out By Whom N/A
Remarks DIED IN HOSPITAL AT NASHVILLE TENN DEC 27, 1862
When Magarity had about 100 volunteers, he took his company across the river to Peoria, Illinois, where they went into camp at Camp Lyon, near present day Glen Oak Park. There on August 27, 1862, 96 of Magarity's volunteers, including all three of the Armstrong brothers, were mustered into service as Co. A of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. The men of the 86th Illinois participated in the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky after which they moved south to Nashville, Tennessee, arriving there on Nov. 7, 1862, where the 86th would begin a long period of garrison duty.
However, within days of their arrival in Nashville, all three of the Armstrong boys were ill and sent to the hospital. James died in a Nashville Hospital on Nov. 18, 1862, William died in a Nashville Hospital on Nov. 30, 1862, and Pvt. George E. Armstrong died in a Nashville Hospital on Dec. 27, 1862. George Washington Rodebush survived the war and most likely saw all three of his brother-in-laws buried.
Today the earthly remains of the three Armstrong brothers lie buried in the Nashville National Cemetery, James in grave #5873, Section B; William is most likely buried in a grave marked as UNKNOWN U. S. SOLDIER possibly in Section B; and George in grave #5852 in Section B.
What happened to Barbara (Rodebush) Armstrong is not known for certain at this time. It is hoped that some family member with this knowledge will see this and contact me. However, there is a record of a Barbara Armstrong, who is apparently listed as being 26 years of age, being married to a David Corbin in Licking County, Ohio in ____________ __, 1863. If this is our Barbara, she would have been widowed by this time. This would place her year of birth about 1836, which would be a little old for our Barbara (Rodebush) Armstrong, but as we all know, ages and years of birth have to be taken with a grain of salt.
Strangely, there is a Barbara Corbin found dying in 1870 in Knox County, Illinois. She is listed as having been born in Ohio, as being 36 years of age and married. This would place her year of birth c. 1834, a little older yet than what our Barbara should be listed at. Again, taken with a grain of salt. This Barbara Corbin is listed as having been a resident of Persifer Township, Knox County, Illinois.
Remember, Barbara's brother, George Washington Rodebush, who was married to Barbara's husband's sister, Rachel Armstrong, moved to Illinois when the Armstrong family made the move to Illinois and he and his family remained in central Illinois until c. 1867/68. Perhaps David and Barbara followed them to Illinois after they were married in 1863?
Still lots of questions?????
by Baxter B. Fite III, who can be contacted at [email protected], Carol Dorward, of Washington, Illinois, and Peter Tennis, a great greatgrandson of George E. Armstrong. Peter's email address is [email protected]
(Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descendants of the Armstrong family, who might be able to add to the biographical material that we have on Private George E. Armstrong and the Armstrong family. Baxter would also love to see copies of any pictures of George E. Armstrong which may have survived the years added to his Find A Grave site for all to see.)
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