William Wiant was a son of Jacob Wiant and Hannah (unreadable) and was born in Clarion Co. on Feb 23, 1832. He was a widower and retired. He died on Nov. 15, 1906 as the result of a fall and sustained a broken hip. He was buried on Nov. 17, 1906 in the Clarion Cemetery. Jacob Keefer of Clarion was the informant.
Source: Pa. Bureau of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death, 1906. File No. 103764
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November 22, 1906 - William Wiant, one of the older residents of this section, who lived with his daughter, Mrs. J.M. Keefer at the foot of Fifth avenue, just outside of Clarion borough, died last Thursday, Nov. 15, 1906, as reported briefly in the last issue of this paper. His funeral took place at 10 o'clock on Saturday following, the services being conducted by Rev. J. G. Langham of the Lutheran church, pastor of the deceased, assisted by Rev. B.F. Delo and Rev. W.F. Fleming. The remains were laid to rest in the Clarion cemetery.
William Wiant was born February 23, 1832, and was therefore 74 years, 8 months and 22 days old. Most of his life was spent in Porter township this county, where he was well known and universally respected. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Howe, and to them were born eleven children, two of whom are dead. The surviving children are Mrs. Maggie Ferringer, New Mayville; Mrs. Paul Keefer, Mrs. J.M. Keefer, Clarion; Mrs. Martha Cornman, Rimersburg; Mrs. Clara Gold, Butler; Wallace Wiant, Clarion, Mrs. Rebecca Hall, Marienville and Mrs. Fannie Eisenman, Strattanville. Mrs. Wiant died a number of years ago and Mr. Wiant has made his home in Clarion about 18 years.
The deceased was a genial and companionable man and made and retained many friends, who will sincerely mourn on learning of his death. During all of his life Mr. Wiant was a steadfast Democrat, and an incorruptible patriot. For many years previous to his death he suffered greatly from rheumatism, but was always bright and cheerful. His life and labor over he rests well. Mr. Wiant was a veteran of the war of the rebellion being mustered into service in Sept., 1862, as a member of Co. K, 148'h Regt. Pa. Vols. He was wounded at the battle of Chancellorsville and in February, 1864, was transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps.
Source: Sally Jordan Reed. "Obituaries From The Clarion Democrat, 1906 Through 1910". 2000. Print
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William Wiant [Private, Co. K, 148th PA] — September 7, 1862, three years; wounded at Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 3, 1864 ; transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps February 15, 1864.
NOTE: document indicates that the Wiants were among families in Co. K with two or more brothers. Other members of the company include Abraham C. Wiant, George F. Wiant, and Henry C. Wiant.
Source: The Story of Our Regiment: A History of the 148th Pennsylvania Volunteers (provided by Vincent Caviglia )
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Source: Pa. Bureau of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death, 1906. File No. 103764
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November 22, 1906 - William Wiant, one of the older residents of this section, who lived with his daughter, Mrs. J.M. Keefer at the foot of Fifth avenue, just outside of Clarion borough, died last Thursday, Nov. 15, 1906, as reported briefly in the last issue of this paper. His funeral took place at 10 o'clock on Saturday following, the services being conducted by Rev. J. G. Langham of the Lutheran church, pastor of the deceased, assisted by Rev. B.F. Delo and Rev. W.F. Fleming. The remains were laid to rest in the Clarion cemetery.
William Wiant was born February 23, 1832, and was therefore 74 years, 8 months and 22 days old. Most of his life was spent in Porter township this county, where he was well known and universally respected. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Howe, and to them were born eleven children, two of whom are dead. The surviving children are Mrs. Maggie Ferringer, New Mayville; Mrs. Paul Keefer, Mrs. J.M. Keefer, Clarion; Mrs. Martha Cornman, Rimersburg; Mrs. Clara Gold, Butler; Wallace Wiant, Clarion, Mrs. Rebecca Hall, Marienville and Mrs. Fannie Eisenman, Strattanville. Mrs. Wiant died a number of years ago and Mr. Wiant has made his home in Clarion about 18 years.
The deceased was a genial and companionable man and made and retained many friends, who will sincerely mourn on learning of his death. During all of his life Mr. Wiant was a steadfast Democrat, and an incorruptible patriot. For many years previous to his death he suffered greatly from rheumatism, but was always bright and cheerful. His life and labor over he rests well. Mr. Wiant was a veteran of the war of the rebellion being mustered into service in Sept., 1862, as a member of Co. K, 148'h Regt. Pa. Vols. He was wounded at the battle of Chancellorsville and in February, 1864, was transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps.
Source: Sally Jordan Reed. "Obituaries From The Clarion Democrat, 1906 Through 1910". 2000. Print
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William Wiant [Private, Co. K, 148th PA] — September 7, 1862, three years; wounded at Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 3, 1864 ; transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps February 15, 1864.
NOTE: document indicates that the Wiants were among families in Co. K with two or more brothers. Other members of the company include Abraham C. Wiant, George F. Wiant, and Henry C. Wiant.
Source: The Story of Our Regiment: A History of the 148th Pennsylvania Volunteers (provided by Vincent Caviglia )
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William Wiant was a son of Jacob Wiant and Hannah (unreadable) and was born in Clarion Co. on Feb 23, 1832. He was a widower and retired. He died on Nov. 15, 1906 as the result of a fall and sustained a broken hip. He was buried on Nov. 17, 1906 in the Clarion Cemetery. Jacob Keefer of Clarion was the informant.
Source: Pa. Bureau of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death, 1906. File No. 103764
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November 22, 1906 - William Wiant, one of the older residents of this section, who lived with his daughter, Mrs. J.M. Keefer at the foot of Fifth avenue, just outside of Clarion borough, died last Thursday, Nov. 15, 1906, as reported briefly in the last issue of this paper. His funeral took place at 10 o'clock on Saturday following, the services being conducted by Rev. J. G. Langham of the Lutheran church, pastor of the deceased, assisted by Rev. B.F. Delo and Rev. W.F. Fleming. The remains were laid to rest in the Clarion cemetery.
William Wiant was born February 23, 1832, and was therefore 74 years, 8 months and 22 days old. Most of his life was spent in Porter township this county, where he was well known and universally respected. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Howe, and to them were born eleven children, two of whom are dead. The surviving children are Mrs. Maggie Ferringer, New Mayville; Mrs. Paul Keefer, Mrs. J.M. Keefer, Clarion; Mrs. Martha Cornman, Rimersburg; Mrs. Clara Gold, Butler; Wallace Wiant, Clarion, Mrs. Rebecca Hall, Marienville and Mrs. Fannie Eisenman, Strattanville. Mrs. Wiant died a number of years ago and Mr. Wiant has made his home in Clarion about 18 years.
The deceased was a genial and companionable man and made and retained many friends, who will sincerely mourn on learning of his death. During all of his life Mr. Wiant was a steadfast Democrat, and an incorruptible patriot. For many years previous to his death he suffered greatly from rheumatism, but was always bright and cheerful. His life and labor over he rests well. Mr. Wiant was a veteran of the war of the rebellion being mustered into service in Sept., 1862, as a member of Co. K, 148'h Regt. Pa. Vols. He was wounded at the battle of Chancellorsville and in February, 1864, was transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps.
Source: Sally Jordan Reed. "Obituaries From The Clarion Democrat, 1906 Through 1910". 2000. Print
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William Wiant [Private, Co. K, 148th PA] — September 7, 1862, three years; wounded at Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 3, 1864 ; transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps February 15, 1864.
NOTE: document indicates that the Wiants were among families in Co. K with two or more brothers. Other members of the company include Abraham C. Wiant, George F. Wiant, and Henry C. Wiant.
Source: The Story of Our Regiment: A History of the 148th Pennsylvania Volunteers (provided by Vincent Caviglia )
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Source: Pa. Bureau of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death, 1906. File No. 103764
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November 22, 1906 - William Wiant, one of the older residents of this section, who lived with his daughter, Mrs. J.M. Keefer at the foot of Fifth avenue, just outside of Clarion borough, died last Thursday, Nov. 15, 1906, as reported briefly in the last issue of this paper. His funeral took place at 10 o'clock on Saturday following, the services being conducted by Rev. J. G. Langham of the Lutheran church, pastor of the deceased, assisted by Rev. B.F. Delo and Rev. W.F. Fleming. The remains were laid to rest in the Clarion cemetery.
William Wiant was born February 23, 1832, and was therefore 74 years, 8 months and 22 days old. Most of his life was spent in Porter township this county, where he was well known and universally respected. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Howe, and to them were born eleven children, two of whom are dead. The surviving children are Mrs. Maggie Ferringer, New Mayville; Mrs. Paul Keefer, Mrs. J.M. Keefer, Clarion; Mrs. Martha Cornman, Rimersburg; Mrs. Clara Gold, Butler; Wallace Wiant, Clarion, Mrs. Rebecca Hall, Marienville and Mrs. Fannie Eisenman, Strattanville. Mrs. Wiant died a number of years ago and Mr. Wiant has made his home in Clarion about 18 years.
The deceased was a genial and companionable man and made and retained many friends, who will sincerely mourn on learning of his death. During all of his life Mr. Wiant was a steadfast Democrat, and an incorruptible patriot. For many years previous to his death he suffered greatly from rheumatism, but was always bright and cheerful. His life and labor over he rests well. Mr. Wiant was a veteran of the war of the rebellion being mustered into service in Sept., 1862, as a member of Co. K, 148'h Regt. Pa. Vols. He was wounded at the battle of Chancellorsville and in February, 1864, was transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps.
Source: Sally Jordan Reed. "Obituaries From The Clarion Democrat, 1906 Through 1910". 2000. Print
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William Wiant [Private, Co. K, 148th PA] — September 7, 1862, three years; wounded at Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 3, 1864 ; transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps February 15, 1864.
NOTE: document indicates that the Wiants were among families in Co. K with two or more brothers. Other members of the company include Abraham C. Wiant, George F. Wiant, and Henry C. Wiant.
Source: The Story of Our Regiment: A History of the 148th Pennsylvania Volunteers (provided by Vincent Caviglia )
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