John was born February 17, 1844, in Lisbon, St. Laurence County, New York. He died April 9, 1931, at Yoncalla, Oregon, aged 87 years, 1 month and 22 days, where he had lived for the previous twelve years. His body was shipped by rail to Barron and interred there beside the remains of his wife Eunice in Wayside Cemetery on April 15, 1931. His G.A.R. style gravestone is inscribed "John R. Edes Feb. 17, 1844 - Apr. 9, 1931. Eunice R. Edes Oct. 22, 1841 Jan. 31, 1915."
John was married twice with his first marriage June 15, 1864, to Elmira Vandenberg, who died after a few years, apparently childless.
On April 4, 1870, John was united in marriage to Eunice Rebecca Davis, at Maiden Rock, Pierce County, Wisconsin, who was the mother of all his children. Eunice was born October 22, 1841, in New York, daughter of David Davis, and a mother, name unknown, both born in that state. She died January 31, 1915, in Barron, aged 73 years, 3 months and 9 days and was buried there in Wayside Cemetery. Their children were:
Jonathan Almon born 28 Apr 1870
George Lester 25 Jun 1872
Ella May 23 May 1875
Mary Alvira 6 Jun 1878
Eunice Adella 3 Jun 1881
Of the above children, it was reported on Friday, December 5, 1890, in The Barron County Shield, Barron, Wisconsin, that Jonathan A. Edes and Miss Lulu C. Blackburn were married at the residence of the bride's parents in the town of Dallas, by Reverend G. A. Taylor.
Eunice had previously been married to Martin Kelly, who was killed in action during the war while serving in the Thirteenth Pennsylvania Reserves, also known as the Bucktails Regiment. Their one known child was Dolly Kelly, born 1861 in Pennsylvania.
In the 1880 U.S. Census, John Edes was listed as a 37 year old sawmill worker living in Dunn Township, Dunn County, Wisconsin, with his 38 year old wife Eunice and their children: Almond J., age 10; George L., age 7; Ella M., age 5; and 2 year old Mary A. Edes. Also living with the family was Eunice's daughter by Martin Kelly, 19 year old Dolly Kelly, and Eunice's brother, 30 year old John K. Davis.
In the 1900 U.S. Census, John Edes was listed as a 56 year old sawmill laborer living in Hayward Township, Sawyer County, Wisconsin, with his 57 year old wife Eunice and their son George Edes, a 27 year old manufacturer. They had been married 31 years, lived in a rented house and were the parents of six children of whom one was deceased.
In the 1910 U.S. Census, John Edes was listed as a 66 year old farmer living in Barron Township, Barron County, Wisconsin, with his 67 year old wife Enuice R. and their 38 year old son, George L. Edes, a railroad mail clerk. They had been married 40 years, owned their farm free and clear, and were the parents of six children of whom two were deceased.
In the 1920 U.S. Census, John Edes was listed as 75 years old and living in Yoncalla Precinct, Pacific Highway, Douglas County, Oregon, with the family of his son George composed of: George Edes, age 47; his 26 year old wife Ruth Edes and their two children, 4 year old Harold Edes and 3 year and 10 months old Dorothy Edes. George owned his house with a mortgage.
John enlisted September 5, 1864, at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, to serve one year as a Private in the 44th Wisconsin Infantry. On December 1, 1864, he was mustered into Federal service with Company E at Madison, Wisconsin. At that time he received 1/3 of his $100 enlistment bounty, and was listed as a 5'8" tall laborer, with light hair, blue eyes and a light complexion born in Lisbon, New York. On the front of his enlistment papers he was listed as 20 year of age and on the back as 27 years of age.
On August 28, 1865, John was mustered out of Federal service with Company E at Paducah, Kentucky, with a total service of 11 months and 24 days. On the muster out roll it was noted that he had retained one musket and accouterments at a cost of $6.00.
After his discharge, John returned to Wisconsin, living in various locations there until he moved to Yoncalla, Douglas County, Oregon, in about 1919.
On February 27, 1894, John applied for an Invalid pension, which was approved under Certificate 348,014.
References; 1880 U.S. Census, Dunn Township, Dunn County, Wisconsin, June 3, 1880, ED 151, Sheet 9, Lines 1-8, Family 51/57. 1900 U.S. Census, Hayward Township, Sawyer County, Wisconsin, June 28-30, 1900, ED 162, Sheet 21A, Lines 48-50, Family 368/374. 1910 U.S. Census, Maple Grove Township, Barron County, Wisconsin, April 26-28, 1910, ED 15, Sheet 4A, Lines 46-48, Family 66/66. 1920 U.S. Census, Pacific Highway, Yoncalla Precinct, Douglas County, Oregon, January 7, 1920, ED 136, Sheet 3, Lines 87-91, Family 64/64. Death Certificate, Eunice Edes, Volume 6, Page 68, Barron County Register of Deeds, Barron, Wisconsin.
Obituary
John Edes, past 87 years of age, a Civil war veteran who lived in the town of Maple Grove for over 20 years and left here about 13 years ago, died Thursday, April 9, of a stroke at Yoncalla, Ore.
The remains arrived at this city Tuesday and funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the First Baptist church, the Rev. R. H. Spangler officiating, with interment at Wayside cemetery beside the grave of his wife.
Mrs. Oscar Garner of Route 3 is a daughter, and Mrs. Alfred Steuer of this city is a grand daughter of the deceased. [Thursday, April 16, 1931, Barron County News Shield, Barron, Wisconsin.]
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JOHN L. EDES
John Lerenzo Edes was born Feb. 17, 1844, in the state of New York and died April 9, 1931, at Yoncalla, Ore., at the age of 87 years, one month and 23 days.
He came to Manitowoc with his parents when a child of two years, grew to manhood there and enlisted in the army for the Civil war. After getting his discharge he went to Minnesota and was married to Eunice R. Davis. They lived in Minnesota and Wisconsin during their early married life, removing to Barron county in 1889 and resided there until 1915 except for a few years spent at Hayward. Mrs. Edes died in 1915 and he went to live with his son George, then of Minneapolis, removing to Yoncalla, Ore., in 1919 to live with his daughter, Mrs. D. J. Rogers.
He is survived by two sons and two daughters, a daughter May having died in girlhood. Those surviving are Almon of Ardenvoir, Wash., George and Mrs. D. J. Rogers of Yoncalla, Ore., and Mrs. Oscar Garner of Hillsdale. There are 27 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren.
His remains were brought to Barron and funeral services were held Wednesday, April 15, at the First Baptist church, the Rev. R. H. Spangler officiating, with interment at Wayside cemetery beside the grave of his wife. [Thursday, April 23, 1931, Barron County Shield, Barron, Wisconsin.]
Struer---Edis
A pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Almon Edis, at Hillsdale Sunday Oct. 20, at 3 o'clock p. m. when their daughter Edna was married to Alfred Steurer, Rev. Peterson of the Baptist church at Hillsdale uniting the happy couple. They were attended by Miss Myrtie Frye and Elmer Edis brother of the bride. The bride was attired in an Alice blue messaline gown with white daises in her hair. The bridesmaid wore a blue silk trimmed with cream lace. The Lohengrin wedding march was played by Miss Bertha Cramary as the bridal party took their place beneath an arch of autumn foliage. After the ceremony and congratulations a sumptuous repast was served to about fifty invited guests.
Mr. and Mrs. Sturer will be at home to their many friends at Hillsdale after Nov. 1st.
The out of town guests were Miss Ruth Camary and Geo. Edis of Minneapolis and Miss Etta Buxton of Landis, Canada. [Friday, October 25, 1912, Barron County Shield, Barron, Wisconsin.] [Note. Almon Edis was Jonathan Almon Edis, son of John Lorenzo Edes & Eunice Rebecca Davis.]
John was married twice with his first marriage June 15, 1864, to Elmira Vandenberg, who died after a few years, apparently childless.
On April 4, 1870, John was united in marriage to Eunice Rebecca Davis, at Maiden Rock, Pierce County, Wisconsin, who was the mother of all his children. Eunice was born October 22, 1841, in New York, daughter of David Davis, and a mother, name unknown, both born in that state. She died January 31, 1915, in Barron, aged 73 years, 3 months and 9 days and was buried there in Wayside Cemetery. Their children were:
Jonathan Almon born 28 Apr 1870
George Lester 25 Jun 1872
Ella May 23 May 1875
Mary Alvira 6 Jun 1878
Eunice Adella 3 Jun 1881
Of the above children, it was reported on Friday, December 5, 1890, in The Barron County Shield, Barron, Wisconsin, that Jonathan A. Edes and Miss Lulu C. Blackburn were married at the residence of the bride's parents in the town of Dallas, by Reverend G. A. Taylor.
Eunice had previously been married to Martin Kelly, who was killed in action during the war while serving in the Thirteenth Pennsylvania Reserves, also known as the Bucktails Regiment. Their one known child was Dolly Kelly, born 1861 in Pennsylvania.
In the 1880 U.S. Census, John Edes was listed as a 37 year old sawmill worker living in Dunn Township, Dunn County, Wisconsin, with his 38 year old wife Eunice and their children: Almond J., age 10; George L., age 7; Ella M., age 5; and 2 year old Mary A. Edes. Also living with the family was Eunice's daughter by Martin Kelly, 19 year old Dolly Kelly, and Eunice's brother, 30 year old John K. Davis.
In the 1900 U.S. Census, John Edes was listed as a 56 year old sawmill laborer living in Hayward Township, Sawyer County, Wisconsin, with his 57 year old wife Eunice and their son George Edes, a 27 year old manufacturer. They had been married 31 years, lived in a rented house and were the parents of six children of whom one was deceased.
In the 1910 U.S. Census, John Edes was listed as a 66 year old farmer living in Barron Township, Barron County, Wisconsin, with his 67 year old wife Enuice R. and their 38 year old son, George L. Edes, a railroad mail clerk. They had been married 40 years, owned their farm free and clear, and were the parents of six children of whom two were deceased.
In the 1920 U.S. Census, John Edes was listed as 75 years old and living in Yoncalla Precinct, Pacific Highway, Douglas County, Oregon, with the family of his son George composed of: George Edes, age 47; his 26 year old wife Ruth Edes and their two children, 4 year old Harold Edes and 3 year and 10 months old Dorothy Edes. George owned his house with a mortgage.
John enlisted September 5, 1864, at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, to serve one year as a Private in the 44th Wisconsin Infantry. On December 1, 1864, he was mustered into Federal service with Company E at Madison, Wisconsin. At that time he received 1/3 of his $100 enlistment bounty, and was listed as a 5'8" tall laborer, with light hair, blue eyes and a light complexion born in Lisbon, New York. On the front of his enlistment papers he was listed as 20 year of age and on the back as 27 years of age.
On August 28, 1865, John was mustered out of Federal service with Company E at Paducah, Kentucky, with a total service of 11 months and 24 days. On the muster out roll it was noted that he had retained one musket and accouterments at a cost of $6.00.
After his discharge, John returned to Wisconsin, living in various locations there until he moved to Yoncalla, Douglas County, Oregon, in about 1919.
On February 27, 1894, John applied for an Invalid pension, which was approved under Certificate 348,014.
References; 1880 U.S. Census, Dunn Township, Dunn County, Wisconsin, June 3, 1880, ED 151, Sheet 9, Lines 1-8, Family 51/57. 1900 U.S. Census, Hayward Township, Sawyer County, Wisconsin, June 28-30, 1900, ED 162, Sheet 21A, Lines 48-50, Family 368/374. 1910 U.S. Census, Maple Grove Township, Barron County, Wisconsin, April 26-28, 1910, ED 15, Sheet 4A, Lines 46-48, Family 66/66. 1920 U.S. Census, Pacific Highway, Yoncalla Precinct, Douglas County, Oregon, January 7, 1920, ED 136, Sheet 3, Lines 87-91, Family 64/64. Death Certificate, Eunice Edes, Volume 6, Page 68, Barron County Register of Deeds, Barron, Wisconsin.
Obituary
John Edes, past 87 years of age, a Civil war veteran who lived in the town of Maple Grove for over 20 years and left here about 13 years ago, died Thursday, April 9, of a stroke at Yoncalla, Ore.
The remains arrived at this city Tuesday and funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the First Baptist church, the Rev. R. H. Spangler officiating, with interment at Wayside cemetery beside the grave of his wife.
Mrs. Oscar Garner of Route 3 is a daughter, and Mrs. Alfred Steuer of this city is a grand daughter of the deceased. [Thursday, April 16, 1931, Barron County News Shield, Barron, Wisconsin.]
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JOHN L. EDES
John Lerenzo Edes was born Feb. 17, 1844, in the state of New York and died April 9, 1931, at Yoncalla, Ore., at the age of 87 years, one month and 23 days.
He came to Manitowoc with his parents when a child of two years, grew to manhood there and enlisted in the army for the Civil war. After getting his discharge he went to Minnesota and was married to Eunice R. Davis. They lived in Minnesota and Wisconsin during their early married life, removing to Barron county in 1889 and resided there until 1915 except for a few years spent at Hayward. Mrs. Edes died in 1915 and he went to live with his son George, then of Minneapolis, removing to Yoncalla, Ore., in 1919 to live with his daughter, Mrs. D. J. Rogers.
He is survived by two sons and two daughters, a daughter May having died in girlhood. Those surviving are Almon of Ardenvoir, Wash., George and Mrs. D. J. Rogers of Yoncalla, Ore., and Mrs. Oscar Garner of Hillsdale. There are 27 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren.
His remains were brought to Barron and funeral services were held Wednesday, April 15, at the First Baptist church, the Rev. R. H. Spangler officiating, with interment at Wayside cemetery beside the grave of his wife. [Thursday, April 23, 1931, Barron County Shield, Barron, Wisconsin.]
Struer---Edis
A pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Almon Edis, at Hillsdale Sunday Oct. 20, at 3 o'clock p. m. when their daughter Edna was married to Alfred Steurer, Rev. Peterson of the Baptist church at Hillsdale uniting the happy couple. They were attended by Miss Myrtie Frye and Elmer Edis brother of the bride. The bride was attired in an Alice blue messaline gown with white daises in her hair. The bridesmaid wore a blue silk trimmed with cream lace. The Lohengrin wedding march was played by Miss Bertha Cramary as the bridal party took their place beneath an arch of autumn foliage. After the ceremony and congratulations a sumptuous repast was served to about fifty invited guests.
Mr. and Mrs. Sturer will be at home to their many friends at Hillsdale after Nov. 1st.
The out of town guests were Miss Ruth Camary and Geo. Edis of Minneapolis and Miss Etta Buxton of Landis, Canada. [Friday, October 25, 1912, Barron County Shield, Barron, Wisconsin.] [Note. Almon Edis was Jonathan Almon Edis, son of John Lorenzo Edes & Eunice Rebecca Davis.]
John was born February 17, 1844, in Lisbon, St. Laurence County, New York. He died April 9, 1931, at Yoncalla, Oregon, aged 87 years, 1 month and 22 days, where he had lived for the previous twelve years. His body was shipped by rail to Barron and interred there beside the remains of his wife Eunice in Wayside Cemetery on April 15, 1931. His G.A.R. style gravestone is inscribed "John R. Edes Feb. 17, 1844 - Apr. 9, 1931. Eunice R. Edes Oct. 22, 1841 Jan. 31, 1915."
John was married twice with his first marriage June 15, 1864, to Elmira Vandenberg, who died after a few years, apparently childless.
On April 4, 1870, John was united in marriage to Eunice Rebecca Davis, at Maiden Rock, Pierce County, Wisconsin, who was the mother of all his children. Eunice was born October 22, 1841, in New York, daughter of David Davis, and a mother, name unknown, both born in that state. She died January 31, 1915, in Barron, aged 73 years, 3 months and 9 days and was buried there in Wayside Cemetery. Their children were:
Jonathan Almon born 28 Apr 1870
George Lester 25 Jun 1872
Ella May 23 May 1875
Mary Alvira 6 Jun 1878
Eunice Adella 3 Jun 1881
Of the above children, it was reported on Friday, December 5, 1890, in The Barron County Shield, Barron, Wisconsin, that Jonathan A. Edes and Miss Lulu C. Blackburn were married at the residence of the bride's parents in the town of Dallas, by Reverend G. A. Taylor.
Eunice had previously been married to Martin Kelly, who was killed in action during the war while serving in the Thirteenth Pennsylvania Reserves, also known as the Bucktails Regiment. Their one known child was Dolly Kelly, born 1861 in Pennsylvania.
In the 1880 U.S. Census, John Edes was listed as a 37 year old sawmill worker living in Dunn Township, Dunn County, Wisconsin, with his 38 year old wife Eunice and their children: Almond J., age 10; George L., age 7; Ella M., age 5; and 2 year old Mary A. Edes. Also living with the family was Eunice's daughter by Martin Kelly, 19 year old Dolly Kelly, and Eunice's brother, 30 year old John K. Davis.
In the 1900 U.S. Census, John Edes was listed as a 56 year old sawmill laborer living in Hayward Township, Sawyer County, Wisconsin, with his 57 year old wife Eunice and their son George Edes, a 27 year old manufacturer. They had been married 31 years, lived in a rented house and were the parents of six children of whom one was deceased.
In the 1910 U.S. Census, John Edes was listed as a 66 year old farmer living in Barron Township, Barron County, Wisconsin, with his 67 year old wife Enuice R. and their 38 year old son, George L. Edes, a railroad mail clerk. They had been married 40 years, owned their farm free and clear, and were the parents of six children of whom two were deceased.
In the 1920 U.S. Census, John Edes was listed as 75 years old and living in Yoncalla Precinct, Pacific Highway, Douglas County, Oregon, with the family of his son George composed of: George Edes, age 47; his 26 year old wife Ruth Edes and their two children, 4 year old Harold Edes and 3 year and 10 months old Dorothy Edes. George owned his house with a mortgage.
John enlisted September 5, 1864, at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, to serve one year as a Private in the 44th Wisconsin Infantry. On December 1, 1864, he was mustered into Federal service with Company E at Madison, Wisconsin. At that time he received 1/3 of his $100 enlistment bounty, and was listed as a 5'8" tall laborer, with light hair, blue eyes and a light complexion born in Lisbon, New York. On the front of his enlistment papers he was listed as 20 year of age and on the back as 27 years of age.
On August 28, 1865, John was mustered out of Federal service with Company E at Paducah, Kentucky, with a total service of 11 months and 24 days. On the muster out roll it was noted that he had retained one musket and accouterments at a cost of $6.00.
After his discharge, John returned to Wisconsin, living in various locations there until he moved to Yoncalla, Douglas County, Oregon, in about 1919.
On February 27, 1894, John applied for an Invalid pension, which was approved under Certificate 348,014.
References; 1880 U.S. Census, Dunn Township, Dunn County, Wisconsin, June 3, 1880, ED 151, Sheet 9, Lines 1-8, Family 51/57. 1900 U.S. Census, Hayward Township, Sawyer County, Wisconsin, June 28-30, 1900, ED 162, Sheet 21A, Lines 48-50, Family 368/374. 1910 U.S. Census, Maple Grove Township, Barron County, Wisconsin, April 26-28, 1910, ED 15, Sheet 4A, Lines 46-48, Family 66/66. 1920 U.S. Census, Pacific Highway, Yoncalla Precinct, Douglas County, Oregon, January 7, 1920, ED 136, Sheet 3, Lines 87-91, Family 64/64. Death Certificate, Eunice Edes, Volume 6, Page 68, Barron County Register of Deeds, Barron, Wisconsin.
Obituary
John Edes, past 87 years of age, a Civil war veteran who lived in the town of Maple Grove for over 20 years and left here about 13 years ago, died Thursday, April 9, of a stroke at Yoncalla, Ore.
The remains arrived at this city Tuesday and funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the First Baptist church, the Rev. R. H. Spangler officiating, with interment at Wayside cemetery beside the grave of his wife.
Mrs. Oscar Garner of Route 3 is a daughter, and Mrs. Alfred Steuer of this city is a grand daughter of the deceased. [Thursday, April 16, 1931, Barron County News Shield, Barron, Wisconsin.]
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JOHN L. EDES
John Lerenzo Edes was born Feb. 17, 1844, in the state of New York and died April 9, 1931, at Yoncalla, Ore., at the age of 87 years, one month and 23 days.
He came to Manitowoc with his parents when a child of two years, grew to manhood there and enlisted in the army for the Civil war. After getting his discharge he went to Minnesota and was married to Eunice R. Davis. They lived in Minnesota and Wisconsin during their early married life, removing to Barron county in 1889 and resided there until 1915 except for a few years spent at Hayward. Mrs. Edes died in 1915 and he went to live with his son George, then of Minneapolis, removing to Yoncalla, Ore., in 1919 to live with his daughter, Mrs. D. J. Rogers.
He is survived by two sons and two daughters, a daughter May having died in girlhood. Those surviving are Almon of Ardenvoir, Wash., George and Mrs. D. J. Rogers of Yoncalla, Ore., and Mrs. Oscar Garner of Hillsdale. There are 27 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren.
His remains were brought to Barron and funeral services were held Wednesday, April 15, at the First Baptist church, the Rev. R. H. Spangler officiating, with interment at Wayside cemetery beside the grave of his wife. [Thursday, April 23, 1931, Barron County Shield, Barron, Wisconsin.]
Struer---Edis
A pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Almon Edis, at Hillsdale Sunday Oct. 20, at 3 o'clock p. m. when their daughter Edna was married to Alfred Steurer, Rev. Peterson of the Baptist church at Hillsdale uniting the happy couple. They were attended by Miss Myrtie Frye and Elmer Edis brother of the bride. The bride was attired in an Alice blue messaline gown with white daises in her hair. The bridesmaid wore a blue silk trimmed with cream lace. The Lohengrin wedding march was played by Miss Bertha Cramary as the bridal party took their place beneath an arch of autumn foliage. After the ceremony and congratulations a sumptuous repast was served to about fifty invited guests.
Mr. and Mrs. Sturer will be at home to their many friends at Hillsdale after Nov. 1st.
The out of town guests were Miss Ruth Camary and Geo. Edis of Minneapolis and Miss Etta Buxton of Landis, Canada. [Friday, October 25, 1912, Barron County Shield, Barron, Wisconsin.] [Note. Almon Edis was Jonathan Almon Edis, son of John Lorenzo Edes & Eunice Rebecca Davis.]
John was married twice with his first marriage June 15, 1864, to Elmira Vandenberg, who died after a few years, apparently childless.
On April 4, 1870, John was united in marriage to Eunice Rebecca Davis, at Maiden Rock, Pierce County, Wisconsin, who was the mother of all his children. Eunice was born October 22, 1841, in New York, daughter of David Davis, and a mother, name unknown, both born in that state. She died January 31, 1915, in Barron, aged 73 years, 3 months and 9 days and was buried there in Wayside Cemetery. Their children were:
Jonathan Almon born 28 Apr 1870
George Lester 25 Jun 1872
Ella May 23 May 1875
Mary Alvira 6 Jun 1878
Eunice Adella 3 Jun 1881
Of the above children, it was reported on Friday, December 5, 1890, in The Barron County Shield, Barron, Wisconsin, that Jonathan A. Edes and Miss Lulu C. Blackburn were married at the residence of the bride's parents in the town of Dallas, by Reverend G. A. Taylor.
Eunice had previously been married to Martin Kelly, who was killed in action during the war while serving in the Thirteenth Pennsylvania Reserves, also known as the Bucktails Regiment. Their one known child was Dolly Kelly, born 1861 in Pennsylvania.
In the 1880 U.S. Census, John Edes was listed as a 37 year old sawmill worker living in Dunn Township, Dunn County, Wisconsin, with his 38 year old wife Eunice and their children: Almond J., age 10; George L., age 7; Ella M., age 5; and 2 year old Mary A. Edes. Also living with the family was Eunice's daughter by Martin Kelly, 19 year old Dolly Kelly, and Eunice's brother, 30 year old John K. Davis.
In the 1900 U.S. Census, John Edes was listed as a 56 year old sawmill laborer living in Hayward Township, Sawyer County, Wisconsin, with his 57 year old wife Eunice and their son George Edes, a 27 year old manufacturer. They had been married 31 years, lived in a rented house and were the parents of six children of whom one was deceased.
In the 1910 U.S. Census, John Edes was listed as a 66 year old farmer living in Barron Township, Barron County, Wisconsin, with his 67 year old wife Enuice R. and their 38 year old son, George L. Edes, a railroad mail clerk. They had been married 40 years, owned their farm free and clear, and were the parents of six children of whom two were deceased.
In the 1920 U.S. Census, John Edes was listed as 75 years old and living in Yoncalla Precinct, Pacific Highway, Douglas County, Oregon, with the family of his son George composed of: George Edes, age 47; his 26 year old wife Ruth Edes and their two children, 4 year old Harold Edes and 3 year and 10 months old Dorothy Edes. George owned his house with a mortgage.
John enlisted September 5, 1864, at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, to serve one year as a Private in the 44th Wisconsin Infantry. On December 1, 1864, he was mustered into Federal service with Company E at Madison, Wisconsin. At that time he received 1/3 of his $100 enlistment bounty, and was listed as a 5'8" tall laborer, with light hair, blue eyes and a light complexion born in Lisbon, New York. On the front of his enlistment papers he was listed as 20 year of age and on the back as 27 years of age.
On August 28, 1865, John was mustered out of Federal service with Company E at Paducah, Kentucky, with a total service of 11 months and 24 days. On the muster out roll it was noted that he had retained one musket and accouterments at a cost of $6.00.
After his discharge, John returned to Wisconsin, living in various locations there until he moved to Yoncalla, Douglas County, Oregon, in about 1919.
On February 27, 1894, John applied for an Invalid pension, which was approved under Certificate 348,014.
References; 1880 U.S. Census, Dunn Township, Dunn County, Wisconsin, June 3, 1880, ED 151, Sheet 9, Lines 1-8, Family 51/57. 1900 U.S. Census, Hayward Township, Sawyer County, Wisconsin, June 28-30, 1900, ED 162, Sheet 21A, Lines 48-50, Family 368/374. 1910 U.S. Census, Maple Grove Township, Barron County, Wisconsin, April 26-28, 1910, ED 15, Sheet 4A, Lines 46-48, Family 66/66. 1920 U.S. Census, Pacific Highway, Yoncalla Precinct, Douglas County, Oregon, January 7, 1920, ED 136, Sheet 3, Lines 87-91, Family 64/64. Death Certificate, Eunice Edes, Volume 6, Page 68, Barron County Register of Deeds, Barron, Wisconsin.
Obituary
John Edes, past 87 years of age, a Civil war veteran who lived in the town of Maple Grove for over 20 years and left here about 13 years ago, died Thursday, April 9, of a stroke at Yoncalla, Ore.
The remains arrived at this city Tuesday and funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the First Baptist church, the Rev. R. H. Spangler officiating, with interment at Wayside cemetery beside the grave of his wife.
Mrs. Oscar Garner of Route 3 is a daughter, and Mrs. Alfred Steuer of this city is a grand daughter of the deceased. [Thursday, April 16, 1931, Barron County News Shield, Barron, Wisconsin.]
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JOHN L. EDES
John Lerenzo Edes was born Feb. 17, 1844, in the state of New York and died April 9, 1931, at Yoncalla, Ore., at the age of 87 years, one month and 23 days.
He came to Manitowoc with his parents when a child of two years, grew to manhood there and enlisted in the army for the Civil war. After getting his discharge he went to Minnesota and was married to Eunice R. Davis. They lived in Minnesota and Wisconsin during their early married life, removing to Barron county in 1889 and resided there until 1915 except for a few years spent at Hayward. Mrs. Edes died in 1915 and he went to live with his son George, then of Minneapolis, removing to Yoncalla, Ore., in 1919 to live with his daughter, Mrs. D. J. Rogers.
He is survived by two sons and two daughters, a daughter May having died in girlhood. Those surviving are Almon of Ardenvoir, Wash., George and Mrs. D. J. Rogers of Yoncalla, Ore., and Mrs. Oscar Garner of Hillsdale. There are 27 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren.
His remains were brought to Barron and funeral services were held Wednesday, April 15, at the First Baptist church, the Rev. R. H. Spangler officiating, with interment at Wayside cemetery beside the grave of his wife. [Thursday, April 23, 1931, Barron County Shield, Barron, Wisconsin.]
Struer---Edis
A pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Almon Edis, at Hillsdale Sunday Oct. 20, at 3 o'clock p. m. when their daughter Edna was married to Alfred Steurer, Rev. Peterson of the Baptist church at Hillsdale uniting the happy couple. They were attended by Miss Myrtie Frye and Elmer Edis brother of the bride. The bride was attired in an Alice blue messaline gown with white daises in her hair. The bridesmaid wore a blue silk trimmed with cream lace. The Lohengrin wedding march was played by Miss Bertha Cramary as the bridal party took their place beneath an arch of autumn foliage. After the ceremony and congratulations a sumptuous repast was served to about fifty invited guests.
Mr. and Mrs. Sturer will be at home to their many friends at Hillsdale after Nov. 1st.
The out of town guests were Miss Ruth Camary and Geo. Edis of Minneapolis and Miss Etta Buxton of Landis, Canada. [Friday, October 25, 1912, Barron County Shield, Barron, Wisconsin.] [Note. Almon Edis was Jonathan Almon Edis, son of John Lorenzo Edes & Eunice Rebecca Davis.]
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