William Jordan emigrated to the United States with his parents and siblings in 1850 or 1852, who settled in Pittsfield Twp., Lorain County, Ohio. His father, Samuel Jordan, was a harness and shoemaker. William did not appear in the 1860 U.S. Census.
William enlisted in Company F, 103rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, August 7, 1862, at Pittsfield Twp. for a 3-year term of service during the Civil War. The Company F Descriptive Book (National Archives) shows that his height was 4 ft. 6 1/2 in., with a medium complexion, blue eyes, and dark brown hair. Occupation: Farmer. He was mustered out with Company F, at Raleigh North Carolina, June 12, 1862 at the end of his term of service which coincided with the end of the war.
Robert returned to Pittsfield Twp. where he married Roseline E. Staples, September 27, 1866. She appears as Rose E. or Rosa A. in other records. She was born July 18, 1844 in Carlisle Twp., Lorain County, Ohio. The couple moved to Eaton County Michigan by July 7, 1868, when their only child, Robert Leigh Jordan was born. Roseline died in Kalamo Twp., Michigan, Eaton County, May 20, 1869. The 1870 U.S. Census for Kalamo Twp. showed William, 28, a farmer, apparently remarried to Jane, 18 (possibly nee Babcock) with his son, Robert, 2, both born in Michigan. Also in the household were Mills, Mary, 31, Millie, 16, both born in Ohio. It is unknown that their relationship to Robert was.
The 1880 U.S. Census for Kalamo Twp., listed William Jordan as 38, a farmer, with wife, Jane T., 26, keeping house, born in Michigan with both parents born in New York. "Robbie" (Robert) L., was 11, at school. Additional children were Pearley L., 8, daughter, Terry B., 7, a son both at school, and Effie, M., 3 a daughter, all born in Michigan.
On April 16, 1888, Robert applied for a soldier's invalid pension which was issued as Certificate #498817 in Michigan.
Robert appeared in the 1890 U.S. Veterans Census, residing in Kalamo Twp., with "sunstroke" written in the section for remarks. He also appeared in the 1894 Veterans Census for Michigan, residing in the 4th Ward, in the City of Charlotte, Michigan, Eaton County.
The 1900 U.S. Census for Kalamo Twp. showed William, as head of the household, now 58 years old, married for 30 years. also listed were his wife, Jane T. Jordan, born Sept. 1852, 47, also married for 30 years with 5 of 5 children living. Their son, Clifford was shown, born Feb. 1882, 18, a blacksmith, and daughter, Mary, born Sept. 1883, 16, in school, both born in Michigan. The 1910 U.S. Census showed that the children had left the household and that William, now 68, and Jane, 58, had moved to the 4th Ward, city of Charlotte, still in Eaton, County Michigan.
It is likely that Jane died prior to the compilation of the 1920 U.S. Census for Carmel Twp. near Charlotte, head of household, 78, married, emigrated to the U.S. in 1852, was naturalized, no occupation shown (apparently retired), now married to Clara A. Jordon, 63, NY, NY.
After Robert's death, July 25, 1925,in Eaton County, Michigan, Clara applied for a widow's pension based on Robert's military service, July 2, 1926 which was notated as "A-8-30" on his pension index card. Clara died March 20, 1933 in Charlotte, Michigan.
A photo of Robert as an older veteran is displayed in the Company A frame in Casement Hall, 103rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Grounds in Sheffield Lake, Ohio. It should be mentioned that Ancestry Family Trees erroneously noted that he died in 1918.
William's name is inscribed on the base of the Civil War Monument in Pittsfield Twp., Lorain County, Ohio.
William enlisted in Company F, 103rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, August 7, 1862, at Pittsfield Twp. for a 3-year term of service during the Civil War. The Company F Descriptive Book (National Archives) shows that his height was 4 ft. 6 1/2 in., with a medium complexion, blue eyes, and dark brown hair. Occupation: Farmer. He was mustered out with Company F, at Raleigh North Carolina, June 12, 1862 at the end of his term of service which coincided with the end of the war.
Robert returned to Pittsfield Twp. where he married Roseline E. Staples, September 27, 1866. She appears as Rose E. or Rosa A. in other records. She was born July 18, 1844 in Carlisle Twp., Lorain County, Ohio. The couple moved to Eaton County Michigan by July 7, 1868, when their only child, Robert Leigh Jordan was born. Roseline died in Kalamo Twp., Michigan, Eaton County, May 20, 1869. The 1870 U.S. Census for Kalamo Twp. showed William, 28, a farmer, apparently remarried to Jane, 18 (possibly nee Babcock) with his son, Robert, 2, both born in Michigan. Also in the household were Mills, Mary, 31, Millie, 16, both born in Ohio. It is unknown that their relationship to Robert was.
The 1880 U.S. Census for Kalamo Twp., listed William Jordan as 38, a farmer, with wife, Jane T., 26, keeping house, born in Michigan with both parents born in New York. "Robbie" (Robert) L., was 11, at school. Additional children were Pearley L., 8, daughter, Terry B., 7, a son both at school, and Effie, M., 3 a daughter, all born in Michigan.
On April 16, 1888, Robert applied for a soldier's invalid pension which was issued as Certificate #498817 in Michigan.
Robert appeared in the 1890 U.S. Veterans Census, residing in Kalamo Twp., with "sunstroke" written in the section for remarks. He also appeared in the 1894 Veterans Census for Michigan, residing in the 4th Ward, in the City of Charlotte, Michigan, Eaton County.
The 1900 U.S. Census for Kalamo Twp. showed William, as head of the household, now 58 years old, married for 30 years. also listed were his wife, Jane T. Jordan, born Sept. 1852, 47, also married for 30 years with 5 of 5 children living. Their son, Clifford was shown, born Feb. 1882, 18, a blacksmith, and daughter, Mary, born Sept. 1883, 16, in school, both born in Michigan. The 1910 U.S. Census showed that the children had left the household and that William, now 68, and Jane, 58, had moved to the 4th Ward, city of Charlotte, still in Eaton, County Michigan.
It is likely that Jane died prior to the compilation of the 1920 U.S. Census for Carmel Twp. near Charlotte, head of household, 78, married, emigrated to the U.S. in 1852, was naturalized, no occupation shown (apparently retired), now married to Clara A. Jordon, 63, NY, NY.
After Robert's death, July 25, 1925,in Eaton County, Michigan, Clara applied for a widow's pension based on Robert's military service, July 2, 1926 which was notated as "A-8-30" on his pension index card. Clara died March 20, 1933 in Charlotte, Michigan.
A photo of Robert as an older veteran is displayed in the Company A frame in Casement Hall, 103rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Grounds in Sheffield Lake, Ohio. It should be mentioned that Ancestry Family Trees erroneously noted that he died in 1918.
William's name is inscribed on the base of the Civil War Monument in Pittsfield Twp., Lorain County, Ohio.
William Jordan emigrated to the United States with his parents and siblings in 1850 or 1852, who settled in Pittsfield Twp., Lorain County, Ohio. His father, Samuel Jordan, was a harness and shoemaker. William did not appear in the 1860 U.S. Census.
William enlisted in Company F, 103rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, August 7, 1862, at Pittsfield Twp. for a 3-year term of service during the Civil War. The Company F Descriptive Book (National Archives) shows that his height was 4 ft. 6 1/2 in., with a medium complexion, blue eyes, and dark brown hair. Occupation: Farmer. He was mustered out with Company F, at Raleigh North Carolina, June 12, 1862 at the end of his term of service which coincided with the end of the war.
Robert returned to Pittsfield Twp. where he married Roseline E. Staples, September 27, 1866. She appears as Rose E. or Rosa A. in other records. She was born July 18, 1844 in Carlisle Twp., Lorain County, Ohio. The couple moved to Eaton County Michigan by July 7, 1868, when their only child, Robert Leigh Jordan was born. Roseline died in Kalamo Twp., Michigan, Eaton County, May 20, 1869. The 1870 U.S. Census for Kalamo Twp. showed William, 28, a farmer, apparently remarried to Jane, 18 (possibly nee Babcock) with his son, Robert, 2, both born in Michigan. Also in the household were Mills, Mary, 31, Millie, 16, both born in Ohio. It is unknown that their relationship to Robert was.
The 1880 U.S. Census for Kalamo Twp., listed William Jordan as 38, a farmer, with wife, Jane T., 26, keeping house, born in Michigan with both parents born in New York. "Robbie" (Robert) L., was 11, at school. Additional children were Pearley L., 8, daughter, Terry B., 7, a son both at school, and Effie, M., 3 a daughter, all born in Michigan.
On April 16, 1888, Robert applied for a soldier's invalid pension which was issued as Certificate #498817 in Michigan.
Robert appeared in the 1890 U.S. Veterans Census, residing in Kalamo Twp., with "sunstroke" written in the section for remarks. He also appeared in the 1894 Veterans Census for Michigan, residing in the 4th Ward, in the City of Charlotte, Michigan, Eaton County.
The 1900 U.S. Census for Kalamo Twp. showed William, as head of the household, now 58 years old, married for 30 years. also listed were his wife, Jane T. Jordan, born Sept. 1852, 47, also married for 30 years with 5 of 5 children living. Their son, Clifford was shown, born Feb. 1882, 18, a blacksmith, and daughter, Mary, born Sept. 1883, 16, in school, both born in Michigan. The 1910 U.S. Census showed that the children had left the household and that William, now 68, and Jane, 58, had moved to the 4th Ward, city of Charlotte, still in Eaton, County Michigan.
It is likely that Jane died prior to the compilation of the 1920 U.S. Census for Carmel Twp. near Charlotte, head of household, 78, married, emigrated to the U.S. in 1852, was naturalized, no occupation shown (apparently retired), now married to Clara A. Jordon, 63, NY, NY.
After Robert's death, July 25, 1925,in Eaton County, Michigan, Clara applied for a widow's pension based on Robert's military service, July 2, 1926 which was notated as "A-8-30" on his pension index card. Clara died March 20, 1933 in Charlotte, Michigan.
A photo of Robert as an older veteran is displayed in the Company A frame in Casement Hall, 103rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Grounds in Sheffield Lake, Ohio. It should be mentioned that Ancestry Family Trees erroneously noted that he died in 1918.
William's name is inscribed on the base of the Civil War Monument in Pittsfield Twp., Lorain County, Ohio.
William enlisted in Company F, 103rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, August 7, 1862, at Pittsfield Twp. for a 3-year term of service during the Civil War. The Company F Descriptive Book (National Archives) shows that his height was 4 ft. 6 1/2 in., with a medium complexion, blue eyes, and dark brown hair. Occupation: Farmer. He was mustered out with Company F, at Raleigh North Carolina, June 12, 1862 at the end of his term of service which coincided with the end of the war.
Robert returned to Pittsfield Twp. where he married Roseline E. Staples, September 27, 1866. She appears as Rose E. or Rosa A. in other records. She was born July 18, 1844 in Carlisle Twp., Lorain County, Ohio. The couple moved to Eaton County Michigan by July 7, 1868, when their only child, Robert Leigh Jordan was born. Roseline died in Kalamo Twp., Michigan, Eaton County, May 20, 1869. The 1870 U.S. Census for Kalamo Twp. showed William, 28, a farmer, apparently remarried to Jane, 18 (possibly nee Babcock) with his son, Robert, 2, both born in Michigan. Also in the household were Mills, Mary, 31, Millie, 16, both born in Ohio. It is unknown that their relationship to Robert was.
The 1880 U.S. Census for Kalamo Twp., listed William Jordan as 38, a farmer, with wife, Jane T., 26, keeping house, born in Michigan with both parents born in New York. "Robbie" (Robert) L., was 11, at school. Additional children were Pearley L., 8, daughter, Terry B., 7, a son both at school, and Effie, M., 3 a daughter, all born in Michigan.
On April 16, 1888, Robert applied for a soldier's invalid pension which was issued as Certificate #498817 in Michigan.
Robert appeared in the 1890 U.S. Veterans Census, residing in Kalamo Twp., with "sunstroke" written in the section for remarks. He also appeared in the 1894 Veterans Census for Michigan, residing in the 4th Ward, in the City of Charlotte, Michigan, Eaton County.
The 1900 U.S. Census for Kalamo Twp. showed William, as head of the household, now 58 years old, married for 30 years. also listed were his wife, Jane T. Jordan, born Sept. 1852, 47, also married for 30 years with 5 of 5 children living. Their son, Clifford was shown, born Feb. 1882, 18, a blacksmith, and daughter, Mary, born Sept. 1883, 16, in school, both born in Michigan. The 1910 U.S. Census showed that the children had left the household and that William, now 68, and Jane, 58, had moved to the 4th Ward, city of Charlotte, still in Eaton, County Michigan.
It is likely that Jane died prior to the compilation of the 1920 U.S. Census for Carmel Twp. near Charlotte, head of household, 78, married, emigrated to the U.S. in 1852, was naturalized, no occupation shown (apparently retired), now married to Clara A. Jordon, 63, NY, NY.
After Robert's death, July 25, 1925,in Eaton County, Michigan, Clara applied for a widow's pension based on Robert's military service, July 2, 1926 which was notated as "A-8-30" on his pension index card. Clara died March 20, 1933 in Charlotte, Michigan.
A photo of Robert as an older veteran is displayed in the Company A frame in Casement Hall, 103rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Grounds in Sheffield Lake, Ohio. It should be mentioned that Ancestry Family Trees erroneously noted that he died in 1918.
William's name is inscribed on the base of the Civil War Monument in Pittsfield Twp., Lorain County, Ohio.
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