BENJAMIN A OSBORN was born in Lincoln ME, May 10, 1843; he was by trade a saddler. Enlisted in the 1st Maine Cavalry in September, 1861, as a private; was attached to the cavalry corps, Army of the Potomac; was promoted to sergeant, 2d and 1st lieutenant in 1864; took part in the battles of Middleburg, Winchester, Fredericksburg, Brandy Station, Rappahannock Station, Aldie, Upperville, Gettysburg, Shepardstown, Sulphur Springs, Mine Run, defenses of Richmond, Cold Harbor, Old Church, Todd's Tavern, Deep Bottom, St Mary's Church, Hatcher's Run, Hawes' Shop, Dinwiddie Court house, and a number of smaller engagements and skirmishes; was honorably discharged at the close of the war at Petersburg, VA. Comrade Osborn is a member of RL McCook Post, GAR at Watsonville Cal, where he resides and is commander of his post.
Santa Cruz Sentinel (October 24, 1894)
Capt. B.A. Osborn and M. Harrington were at Petersburg, Virginia, in the memorable days of 1864. Capt. Osborn was with the 1st Maine Cavalry and Mr. Harrington with the 15th Virginia Infantry. The gentlemen met on Pacific Ave., Tuesday for the first time and exchanged war reminiscences. Capt. Osborn's company which left Augusta, Maine, in 1861, was composed of ninety-nine men. When it returned in 1865 only three of the original members answered at roll call, and the Republican candidate for the Assembly was one of them. His regiment went into the war with 1,200 men and returned with less than 300. Recruiting was often going on and when the war closed 4,000 men had been enrolled. Capt. Osborn had many miraculous escapes, but luckily was not wounded, although three horses were shot from under him. The 1st Maine Regiment was in thirty-six battles. History tells that it never met with a repulse. General Sherman complimented it by saying that the "1st Maine Cavalry can not be equaled by any regiment on the American continent."
On the day that Lee was surrendered, Capt. Osborn, who was the ranking officer, was 1st Lieutenant and in command of a battalion. His regiment was in more battles and more times under fire than any other. It fired the first shot on the morning of Lee's surrender.
Santa Cruz Sentinel (April 5, 1925)
B.A. Osborn Passes Away
B.A. Osborn died yesterday at Watsonville. He was a brother of the late Mrs. A.M. Peterson and an uncle of F.A. Peterson. In reference to his passing, the Pajaronian says:
This morning Alderman B.A. Osborn, after along illness passes away at the family residence. He was born in Lincoln, Maine, May 10, 1843. At the beginning of the Civil war he enlisted in the First Maine cavalry and served throughout the great conflict, taking active part in 43 major battles.
Mr. Osborn came to California in 1866, settling almost immediately in Watsonville. He was married in 1869 to Miss Annie Knowlton of Watsonville, and to them were born four children; a son, Benjamin H., and three daughters, Lucy, Eva, and Edna Osborn. Mr. Osborn was a harness maker by trade.
He resided in this city ever since his marriage, with the exception of four years.
Mr. Osborn was active in the G.A.R.; and was commander of the local post for many years. He was also connected with the Odd Fellows' lodge and took great interest in this order, being at the time of his death the oldest man in membership of the local lodge.
Information provided by: Richard Stauff♫
7/26/2012
1850 US Census
Name Alwood B Osborn
Gender Male
Race White
Age 8
Birth Year 1842
Birthplace Maine
Home in 1850 Lincoln, Penobscot, Maine, USA
Attended School Yes
Line Number 39
Dwelling Number 226
Family Number 235
Inferred Father Ephraim Osborn
Inferred Mother Mary Osborn
Household members
Name Age
Mary Osborn 38
Ephraim Osborn 37
Ira F Osborn 13
William A Osborn 11
Alwood B Osborn 8
Ann M Osborn 6
George E Osborn 4
Lucretia Osborn 1
1860 US Census
Name Atwood Osborn
Age 18
Birth Year 1842
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Place Maine
Home in 1860 Lincoln, Penobscot, Maine
Post Office Lincoln
Dwelling Number 239
Family Number 237
Attended School Y
Inferred Father E Osborn
Inferred Mother Mary Osborn
Household members
Name Age
Mary Osborn 46
E Osborn 45
Ira Osborn 23
Augustus Osborn 21
Atwood Osborn 18
George H Osborn 13
Clara Osborn 11
Emma M Osborn 9
Martha Osborn 7
Mary A Osborn
1870 US Census
Name Benjamin A Osborne
Age in 1870 27
Birth Date 1843
Birthplace Maine
Dwelling Number 62
Home in 1870 Watsonville, Santa Cruz, California
Race White
Gender Male
Post Office Watsonville
Occupation Saddler
Male Citizen Over 21 Yes
Inferred Spouse Annie Osborne
Household members
Name Age
Benjamin A Osborne 27
Annie Osborne 22
1900 US Census
Name Benj A Osborn
Age 56
Birth Date May 1844
Birthplace Maine, USA
Home in 1900 Watsonville, Santa Cruz, California
Ward of City 2
Street Maple Avenue
House Number 116
Sheet Number 8
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation 179
Family Number 183
Race White
Gender Male
Relation to Head of House Head
Marital Status Married
Spouse's Name Anna E Osborn
Marriage Year 1869
Years Married 31
Father's Birthplace Maine, USA
Mother's Birthplace Maine, USA
Occupation RR Master
Can Read Yes
Can Write Yes
Can Speak English Yes
House Owned or Rented Rent
Farm or House H
Neighbors View others on page
Household members
Name Age
Benj A Osborn 56
Anna E Osborn 50
Lutie E Osborn 29
Eva B Osborn 27
Edna May Osborn 13
Ben H Osborn 6
1910 US Census
Name Benjamin A Osborn
Age in 1910 66
Birth Date 1844
Birthplace Maine
Home in 1910 Watsonville Ward 3, Santa Cruz, California, USA
Street Maple Ave
House Number 114
Race White
Gender Male
Relation to Head of House Head
Marital Status Married
Spouse's Name Annie Osborn
Father's Birthplace United States
Mother's Birthplace United States
Native Tongue English
Occupation Harness Maker
Industry Own Shop
Employer, Employee or Other Own Account
Home Owned or Rented Rent
Farm or House House
Able to read Yes
Able to Write Yes
Years Married 40
Survivor of Union or Confederate Army or Navy UA
Neighbors View others on page
Household members
Name Age
Benjamin A Osborn 66
Annie Osborn 60
Lucy Osborn 38
Eva B Osborn 36
Edna M Osborn 23
Ben H Osborn 16
1920 US Census
Name Benjamin Osborn
Age 76
Birth Year 1844
Birthplace Maine
Home in 1920 Watsonville, Santa Cruz, California
Street Marchant St
House Number 200
Residence Date 1920
Race White
Gender Male
Relation to Head of House Head
Marital Status Married
Spouse's Name Annie E Osborn
Father's Birthplace Maine
Mother's Birthplace Maine
Able to Speak English Yes
Occupation Retired
Industry Saddlery Store
Home Owned or Rented Owned
Home Free or Mortgaged Free
Able to read Yes
Able to Write Yes
Neighbors View others on page
Household members
Name Age
Benjamin Osborn 76
Annie E Osborn 70
Eva B Osborn 40
Benjamin H Osborn 25
U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
Name Benjamin A. Osborn
Side Union
Regiment State/Origin Maine
Regiment 1st Regiment, Maine Cavalry
Company E
Rank In Saddler
Rank Out Lieutenant
Film Number M543 roll 16
U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
Name Benjamin A Osborne
Enlistment Age 19
Birth Date 10 May 1843
Birth Place Lincoln, Maine
Enlistment Date 19 Oct 1861
Enlistment Rank Saddler
Muster Date 19 Oct 1861
Muster Place Maine
Muster Company E
Muster Regiment 1st Cavalry
Muster Regiment Type Cavalry
Muster Information Enlisted
Rank Change Rank 1st Lieut
Rank Change Information 1865
Muster Out Date 1 Aug 1865
Muster Out Place Petersburg, Virginia
Muster Out Information Mustered Out
Side of War Union
Survived War? Yes
Was Officer? Yes
Residence Place Lincoln, Maine
Last Known Residence Place Watsonville, California
Occupation Saddler
Notes Sick, (Washington, DC), 1862
Additional Notes Or Osborn.
Additional Notes 2 Rank Change 2 Rank: 2nd Lieutenant; Rank Change 2 Information: 1865; Rank Change 3 Rank: 1st Sergeant; Rank Change 3 Information: 1865; Rank Change 4 Rank: Sergeant; Rank Change 4 Information: 1864;
Title Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Maine
U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934
Name Benjamin A Osborn
Gender Male
Unit 1st Maine Cavalry, Company E
Filing Date 20 Apr 1892
Filing Place California, USA
Relation to Head Soldier
Spouse Annie E Osborn
"California Cemetery Transcriptions, 1850-1960," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-91SK-JPB?cc=1985807&wc=M6PX-KMF%3A264571301%2C264571302 : 9 December 2016), Santa Cruz, Watsonville Pioneer Cemetery image 124 of 181; cemetery offices, California.
Santa Cruz Sentinel (October 24, 1894)
Capt. B.A. Osborn and M. Harrington were at Petersburg, Virginia, in the memorable days of 1864. Capt. Osborn was with the 1st Maine Cavalry and Mr. Harrington with the 15th Virginia Infantry. The gentlemen met on Pacific Ave., Tuesday for the first time and exchanged war reminiscences. Capt. Osborn's company which left Augusta, Maine, in 1861, was composed of ninety-nine men. When it returned in 1865 only three of the original members answered at roll call, and the Republican candidate for the Assembly was one of them. His regiment went into the war with 1,200 men and returned with less than 300. Recruiting was often going on and when the war closed 4,000 men had been enrolled. Capt. Osborn had many miraculous escapes, but luckily was not wounded, although three horses were shot from under him. The 1st Maine Regiment was in thirty-six battles. History tells that it never met with a repulse. General Sherman complimented it by saying that the "1st Maine Cavalry can not be equaled by any regiment on the American continent."
On the day that Lee was surrendered, Capt. Osborn, who was the ranking officer, was 1st Lieutenant and in command of a battalion. His regiment was in more battles and more times under fire than any other. It fired the first shot on the morning of Lee's surrender.
Santa Cruz Sentinel (April 5, 1925)
B.A. Osborn Passes Away
B.A. Osborn died yesterday at Watsonville. He was a brother of the late Mrs. A.M. Peterson and an uncle of F.A. Peterson. In reference to his passing, the Pajaronian says:
This morning Alderman B.A. Osborn, after along illness passes away at the family residence. He was born in Lincoln, Maine, May 10, 1843. At the beginning of the Civil war he enlisted in the First Maine cavalry and served throughout the great conflict, taking active part in 43 major battles.
Mr. Osborn came to California in 1866, settling almost immediately in Watsonville. He was married in 1869 to Miss Annie Knowlton of Watsonville, and to them were born four children; a son, Benjamin H., and three daughters, Lucy, Eva, and Edna Osborn. Mr. Osborn was a harness maker by trade.
He resided in this city ever since his marriage, with the exception of four years.
Mr. Osborn was active in the G.A.R.; and was commander of the local post for many years. He was also connected with the Odd Fellows' lodge and took great interest in this order, being at the time of his death the oldest man in membership of the local lodge.
Information provided by: Richard Stauff♫
7/26/2012
1850 US Census
Name Alwood B Osborn
Gender Male
Race White
Age 8
Birth Year 1842
Birthplace Maine
Home in 1850 Lincoln, Penobscot, Maine, USA
Attended School Yes
Line Number 39
Dwelling Number 226
Family Number 235
Inferred Father Ephraim Osborn
Inferred Mother Mary Osborn
Household members
Name Age
Mary Osborn 38
Ephraim Osborn 37
Ira F Osborn 13
William A Osborn 11
Alwood B Osborn 8
Ann M Osborn 6
George E Osborn 4
Lucretia Osborn 1
1860 US Census
Name Atwood Osborn
Age 18
Birth Year 1842
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Place Maine
Home in 1860 Lincoln, Penobscot, Maine
Post Office Lincoln
Dwelling Number 239
Family Number 237
Attended School Y
Inferred Father E Osborn
Inferred Mother Mary Osborn
Household members
Name Age
Mary Osborn 46
E Osborn 45
Ira Osborn 23
Augustus Osborn 21
Atwood Osborn 18
George H Osborn 13
Clara Osborn 11
Emma M Osborn 9
Martha Osborn 7
Mary A Osborn
1870 US Census
Name Benjamin A Osborne
Age in 1870 27
Birth Date 1843
Birthplace Maine
Dwelling Number 62
Home in 1870 Watsonville, Santa Cruz, California
Race White
Gender Male
Post Office Watsonville
Occupation Saddler
Male Citizen Over 21 Yes
Inferred Spouse Annie Osborne
Household members
Name Age
Benjamin A Osborne 27
Annie Osborne 22
1900 US Census
Name Benj A Osborn
Age 56
Birth Date May 1844
Birthplace Maine, USA
Home in 1900 Watsonville, Santa Cruz, California
Ward of City 2
Street Maple Avenue
House Number 116
Sheet Number 8
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation 179
Family Number 183
Race White
Gender Male
Relation to Head of House Head
Marital Status Married
Spouse's Name Anna E Osborn
Marriage Year 1869
Years Married 31
Father's Birthplace Maine, USA
Mother's Birthplace Maine, USA
Occupation RR Master
Can Read Yes
Can Write Yes
Can Speak English Yes
House Owned or Rented Rent
Farm or House H
Neighbors View others on page
Household members
Name Age
Benj A Osborn 56
Anna E Osborn 50
Lutie E Osborn 29
Eva B Osborn 27
Edna May Osborn 13
Ben H Osborn 6
1910 US Census
Name Benjamin A Osborn
Age in 1910 66
Birth Date 1844
Birthplace Maine
Home in 1910 Watsonville Ward 3, Santa Cruz, California, USA
Street Maple Ave
House Number 114
Race White
Gender Male
Relation to Head of House Head
Marital Status Married
Spouse's Name Annie Osborn
Father's Birthplace United States
Mother's Birthplace United States
Native Tongue English
Occupation Harness Maker
Industry Own Shop
Employer, Employee or Other Own Account
Home Owned or Rented Rent
Farm or House House
Able to read Yes
Able to Write Yes
Years Married 40
Survivor of Union or Confederate Army or Navy UA
Neighbors View others on page
Household members
Name Age
Benjamin A Osborn 66
Annie Osborn 60
Lucy Osborn 38
Eva B Osborn 36
Edna M Osborn 23
Ben H Osborn 16
1920 US Census
Name Benjamin Osborn
Age 76
Birth Year 1844
Birthplace Maine
Home in 1920 Watsonville, Santa Cruz, California
Street Marchant St
House Number 200
Residence Date 1920
Race White
Gender Male
Relation to Head of House Head
Marital Status Married
Spouse's Name Annie E Osborn
Father's Birthplace Maine
Mother's Birthplace Maine
Able to Speak English Yes
Occupation Retired
Industry Saddlery Store
Home Owned or Rented Owned
Home Free or Mortgaged Free
Able to read Yes
Able to Write Yes
Neighbors View others on page
Household members
Name Age
Benjamin Osborn 76
Annie E Osborn 70
Eva B Osborn 40
Benjamin H Osborn 25
U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
Name Benjamin A. Osborn
Side Union
Regiment State/Origin Maine
Regiment 1st Regiment, Maine Cavalry
Company E
Rank In Saddler
Rank Out Lieutenant
Film Number M543 roll 16
U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
Name Benjamin A Osborne
Enlistment Age 19
Birth Date 10 May 1843
Birth Place Lincoln, Maine
Enlistment Date 19 Oct 1861
Enlistment Rank Saddler
Muster Date 19 Oct 1861
Muster Place Maine
Muster Company E
Muster Regiment 1st Cavalry
Muster Regiment Type Cavalry
Muster Information Enlisted
Rank Change Rank 1st Lieut
Rank Change Information 1865
Muster Out Date 1 Aug 1865
Muster Out Place Petersburg, Virginia
Muster Out Information Mustered Out
Side of War Union
Survived War? Yes
Was Officer? Yes
Residence Place Lincoln, Maine
Last Known Residence Place Watsonville, California
Occupation Saddler
Notes Sick, (Washington, DC), 1862
Additional Notes Or Osborn.
Additional Notes 2 Rank Change 2 Rank: 2nd Lieutenant; Rank Change 2 Information: 1865; Rank Change 3 Rank: 1st Sergeant; Rank Change 3 Information: 1865; Rank Change 4 Rank: Sergeant; Rank Change 4 Information: 1864;
Title Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Maine
U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934
Name Benjamin A Osborn
Gender Male
Unit 1st Maine Cavalry, Company E
Filing Date 20 Apr 1892
Filing Place California, USA
Relation to Head Soldier
Spouse Annie E Osborn
"California Cemetery Transcriptions, 1850-1960," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-91SK-JPB?cc=1985807&wc=M6PX-KMF%3A264571301%2C264571302 : 9 December 2016), Santa Cruz, Watsonville Pioneer Cemetery image 124 of 181; cemetery offices, California.
BENJAMIN A OSBORN was born in Lincoln ME, May 10, 1843; he was by trade a saddler. Enlisted in the 1st Maine Cavalry in September, 1861, as a private; was attached to the cavalry corps, Army of the Potomac; was promoted to sergeant, 2d and 1st lieutenant in 1864; took part in the battles of Middleburg, Winchester, Fredericksburg, Brandy Station, Rappahannock Station, Aldie, Upperville, Gettysburg, Shepardstown, Sulphur Springs, Mine Run, defenses of Richmond, Cold Harbor, Old Church, Todd's Tavern, Deep Bottom, St Mary's Church, Hatcher's Run, Hawes' Shop, Dinwiddie Court house, and a number of smaller engagements and skirmishes; was honorably discharged at the close of the war at Petersburg, VA. Comrade Osborn is a member of RL McCook Post, GAR at Watsonville Cal, where he resides and is commander of his post.
Santa Cruz Sentinel (October 24, 1894)
Capt. B.A. Osborn and M. Harrington were at Petersburg, Virginia, in the memorable days of 1864. Capt. Osborn was with the 1st Maine Cavalry and Mr. Harrington with the 15th Virginia Infantry. The gentlemen met on Pacific Ave., Tuesday for the first time and exchanged war reminiscences. Capt. Osborn's company which left Augusta, Maine, in 1861, was composed of ninety-nine men. When it returned in 1865 only three of the original members answered at roll call, and the Republican candidate for the Assembly was one of them. His regiment went into the war with 1,200 men and returned with less than 300. Recruiting was often going on and when the war closed 4,000 men had been enrolled. Capt. Osborn had many miraculous escapes, but luckily was not wounded, although three horses were shot from under him. The 1st Maine Regiment was in thirty-six battles. History tells that it never met with a repulse. General Sherman complimented it by saying that the "1st Maine Cavalry can not be equaled by any regiment on the American continent."
On the day that Lee was surrendered, Capt. Osborn, who was the ranking officer, was 1st Lieutenant and in command of a battalion. His regiment was in more battles and more times under fire than any other. It fired the first shot on the morning of Lee's surrender.
Santa Cruz Sentinel (April 5, 1925)
B.A. Osborn Passes Away
B.A. Osborn died yesterday at Watsonville. He was a brother of the late Mrs. A.M. Peterson and an uncle of F.A. Peterson. In reference to his passing, the Pajaronian says:
This morning Alderman B.A. Osborn, after along illness passes away at the family residence. He was born in Lincoln, Maine, May 10, 1843. At the beginning of the Civil war he enlisted in the First Maine cavalry and served throughout the great conflict, taking active part in 43 major battles.
Mr. Osborn came to California in 1866, settling almost immediately in Watsonville. He was married in 1869 to Miss Annie Knowlton of Watsonville, and to them were born four children; a son, Benjamin H., and three daughters, Lucy, Eva, and Edna Osborn. Mr. Osborn was a harness maker by trade.
He resided in this city ever since his marriage, with the exception of four years.
Mr. Osborn was active in the G.A.R.; and was commander of the local post for many years. He was also connected with the Odd Fellows' lodge and took great interest in this order, being at the time of his death the oldest man in membership of the local lodge.
Information provided by: Richard Stauff♫
7/26/2012
1850 US Census
Name Alwood B Osborn
Gender Male
Race White
Age 8
Birth Year 1842
Birthplace Maine
Home in 1850 Lincoln, Penobscot, Maine, USA
Attended School Yes
Line Number 39
Dwelling Number 226
Family Number 235
Inferred Father Ephraim Osborn
Inferred Mother Mary Osborn
Household members
Name Age
Mary Osborn 38
Ephraim Osborn 37
Ira F Osborn 13
William A Osborn 11
Alwood B Osborn 8
Ann M Osborn 6
George E Osborn 4
Lucretia Osborn 1
1860 US Census
Name Atwood Osborn
Age 18
Birth Year 1842
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Place Maine
Home in 1860 Lincoln, Penobscot, Maine
Post Office Lincoln
Dwelling Number 239
Family Number 237
Attended School Y
Inferred Father E Osborn
Inferred Mother Mary Osborn
Household members
Name Age
Mary Osborn 46
E Osborn 45
Ira Osborn 23
Augustus Osborn 21
Atwood Osborn 18
George H Osborn 13
Clara Osborn 11
Emma M Osborn 9
Martha Osborn 7
Mary A Osborn
1870 US Census
Name Benjamin A Osborne
Age in 1870 27
Birth Date 1843
Birthplace Maine
Dwelling Number 62
Home in 1870 Watsonville, Santa Cruz, California
Race White
Gender Male
Post Office Watsonville
Occupation Saddler
Male Citizen Over 21 Yes
Inferred Spouse Annie Osborne
Household members
Name Age
Benjamin A Osborne 27
Annie Osborne 22
1900 US Census
Name Benj A Osborn
Age 56
Birth Date May 1844
Birthplace Maine, USA
Home in 1900 Watsonville, Santa Cruz, California
Ward of City 2
Street Maple Avenue
House Number 116
Sheet Number 8
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation 179
Family Number 183
Race White
Gender Male
Relation to Head of House Head
Marital Status Married
Spouse's Name Anna E Osborn
Marriage Year 1869
Years Married 31
Father's Birthplace Maine, USA
Mother's Birthplace Maine, USA
Occupation RR Master
Can Read Yes
Can Write Yes
Can Speak English Yes
House Owned or Rented Rent
Farm or House H
Neighbors View others on page
Household members
Name Age
Benj A Osborn 56
Anna E Osborn 50
Lutie E Osborn 29
Eva B Osborn 27
Edna May Osborn 13
Ben H Osborn 6
1910 US Census
Name Benjamin A Osborn
Age in 1910 66
Birth Date 1844
Birthplace Maine
Home in 1910 Watsonville Ward 3, Santa Cruz, California, USA
Street Maple Ave
House Number 114
Race White
Gender Male
Relation to Head of House Head
Marital Status Married
Spouse's Name Annie Osborn
Father's Birthplace United States
Mother's Birthplace United States
Native Tongue English
Occupation Harness Maker
Industry Own Shop
Employer, Employee or Other Own Account
Home Owned or Rented Rent
Farm or House House
Able to read Yes
Able to Write Yes
Years Married 40
Survivor of Union or Confederate Army or Navy UA
Neighbors View others on page
Household members
Name Age
Benjamin A Osborn 66
Annie Osborn 60
Lucy Osborn 38
Eva B Osborn 36
Edna M Osborn 23
Ben H Osborn 16
1920 US Census
Name Benjamin Osborn
Age 76
Birth Year 1844
Birthplace Maine
Home in 1920 Watsonville, Santa Cruz, California
Street Marchant St
House Number 200
Residence Date 1920
Race White
Gender Male
Relation to Head of House Head
Marital Status Married
Spouse's Name Annie E Osborn
Father's Birthplace Maine
Mother's Birthplace Maine
Able to Speak English Yes
Occupation Retired
Industry Saddlery Store
Home Owned or Rented Owned
Home Free or Mortgaged Free
Able to read Yes
Able to Write Yes
Neighbors View others on page
Household members
Name Age
Benjamin Osborn 76
Annie E Osborn 70
Eva B Osborn 40
Benjamin H Osborn 25
U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
Name Benjamin A. Osborn
Side Union
Regiment State/Origin Maine
Regiment 1st Regiment, Maine Cavalry
Company E
Rank In Saddler
Rank Out Lieutenant
Film Number M543 roll 16
U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
Name Benjamin A Osborne
Enlistment Age 19
Birth Date 10 May 1843
Birth Place Lincoln, Maine
Enlistment Date 19 Oct 1861
Enlistment Rank Saddler
Muster Date 19 Oct 1861
Muster Place Maine
Muster Company E
Muster Regiment 1st Cavalry
Muster Regiment Type Cavalry
Muster Information Enlisted
Rank Change Rank 1st Lieut
Rank Change Information 1865
Muster Out Date 1 Aug 1865
Muster Out Place Petersburg, Virginia
Muster Out Information Mustered Out
Side of War Union
Survived War? Yes
Was Officer? Yes
Residence Place Lincoln, Maine
Last Known Residence Place Watsonville, California
Occupation Saddler
Notes Sick, (Washington, DC), 1862
Additional Notes Or Osborn.
Additional Notes 2 Rank Change 2 Rank: 2nd Lieutenant; Rank Change 2 Information: 1865; Rank Change 3 Rank: 1st Sergeant; Rank Change 3 Information: 1865; Rank Change 4 Rank: Sergeant; Rank Change 4 Information: 1864;
Title Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Maine
U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934
Name Benjamin A Osborn
Gender Male
Unit 1st Maine Cavalry, Company E
Filing Date 20 Apr 1892
Filing Place California, USA
Relation to Head Soldier
Spouse Annie E Osborn
"California Cemetery Transcriptions, 1850-1960," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-91SK-JPB?cc=1985807&wc=M6PX-KMF%3A264571301%2C264571302 : 9 December 2016), Santa Cruz, Watsonville Pioneer Cemetery image 124 of 181; cemetery offices, California.
Santa Cruz Sentinel (October 24, 1894)
Capt. B.A. Osborn and M. Harrington were at Petersburg, Virginia, in the memorable days of 1864. Capt. Osborn was with the 1st Maine Cavalry and Mr. Harrington with the 15th Virginia Infantry. The gentlemen met on Pacific Ave., Tuesday for the first time and exchanged war reminiscences. Capt. Osborn's company which left Augusta, Maine, in 1861, was composed of ninety-nine men. When it returned in 1865 only three of the original members answered at roll call, and the Republican candidate for the Assembly was one of them. His regiment went into the war with 1,200 men and returned with less than 300. Recruiting was often going on and when the war closed 4,000 men had been enrolled. Capt. Osborn had many miraculous escapes, but luckily was not wounded, although three horses were shot from under him. The 1st Maine Regiment was in thirty-six battles. History tells that it never met with a repulse. General Sherman complimented it by saying that the "1st Maine Cavalry can not be equaled by any regiment on the American continent."
On the day that Lee was surrendered, Capt. Osborn, who was the ranking officer, was 1st Lieutenant and in command of a battalion. His regiment was in more battles and more times under fire than any other. It fired the first shot on the morning of Lee's surrender.
Santa Cruz Sentinel (April 5, 1925)
B.A. Osborn Passes Away
B.A. Osborn died yesterday at Watsonville. He was a brother of the late Mrs. A.M. Peterson and an uncle of F.A. Peterson. In reference to his passing, the Pajaronian says:
This morning Alderman B.A. Osborn, after along illness passes away at the family residence. He was born in Lincoln, Maine, May 10, 1843. At the beginning of the Civil war he enlisted in the First Maine cavalry and served throughout the great conflict, taking active part in 43 major battles.
Mr. Osborn came to California in 1866, settling almost immediately in Watsonville. He was married in 1869 to Miss Annie Knowlton of Watsonville, and to them were born four children; a son, Benjamin H., and three daughters, Lucy, Eva, and Edna Osborn. Mr. Osborn was a harness maker by trade.
He resided in this city ever since his marriage, with the exception of four years.
Mr. Osborn was active in the G.A.R.; and was commander of the local post for many years. He was also connected with the Odd Fellows' lodge and took great interest in this order, being at the time of his death the oldest man in membership of the local lodge.
Information provided by: Richard Stauff♫
7/26/2012
1850 US Census
Name Alwood B Osborn
Gender Male
Race White
Age 8
Birth Year 1842
Birthplace Maine
Home in 1850 Lincoln, Penobscot, Maine, USA
Attended School Yes
Line Number 39
Dwelling Number 226
Family Number 235
Inferred Father Ephraim Osborn
Inferred Mother Mary Osborn
Household members
Name Age
Mary Osborn 38
Ephraim Osborn 37
Ira F Osborn 13
William A Osborn 11
Alwood B Osborn 8
Ann M Osborn 6
George E Osborn 4
Lucretia Osborn 1
1860 US Census
Name Atwood Osborn
Age 18
Birth Year 1842
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Place Maine
Home in 1860 Lincoln, Penobscot, Maine
Post Office Lincoln
Dwelling Number 239
Family Number 237
Attended School Y
Inferred Father E Osborn
Inferred Mother Mary Osborn
Household members
Name Age
Mary Osborn 46
E Osborn 45
Ira Osborn 23
Augustus Osborn 21
Atwood Osborn 18
George H Osborn 13
Clara Osborn 11
Emma M Osborn 9
Martha Osborn 7
Mary A Osborn
1870 US Census
Name Benjamin A Osborne
Age in 1870 27
Birth Date 1843
Birthplace Maine
Dwelling Number 62
Home in 1870 Watsonville, Santa Cruz, California
Race White
Gender Male
Post Office Watsonville
Occupation Saddler
Male Citizen Over 21 Yes
Inferred Spouse Annie Osborne
Household members
Name Age
Benjamin A Osborne 27
Annie Osborne 22
1900 US Census
Name Benj A Osborn
Age 56
Birth Date May 1844
Birthplace Maine, USA
Home in 1900 Watsonville, Santa Cruz, California
Ward of City 2
Street Maple Avenue
House Number 116
Sheet Number 8
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation 179
Family Number 183
Race White
Gender Male
Relation to Head of House Head
Marital Status Married
Spouse's Name Anna E Osborn
Marriage Year 1869
Years Married 31
Father's Birthplace Maine, USA
Mother's Birthplace Maine, USA
Occupation RR Master
Can Read Yes
Can Write Yes
Can Speak English Yes
House Owned or Rented Rent
Farm or House H
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Household members
Name Age
Benj A Osborn 56
Anna E Osborn 50
Lutie E Osborn 29
Eva B Osborn 27
Edna May Osborn 13
Ben H Osborn 6
1910 US Census
Name Benjamin A Osborn
Age in 1910 66
Birth Date 1844
Birthplace Maine
Home in 1910 Watsonville Ward 3, Santa Cruz, California, USA
Street Maple Ave
House Number 114
Race White
Gender Male
Relation to Head of House Head
Marital Status Married
Spouse's Name Annie Osborn
Father's Birthplace United States
Mother's Birthplace United States
Native Tongue English
Occupation Harness Maker
Industry Own Shop
Employer, Employee or Other Own Account
Home Owned or Rented Rent
Farm or House House
Able to read Yes
Able to Write Yes
Years Married 40
Survivor of Union or Confederate Army or Navy UA
Neighbors View others on page
Household members
Name Age
Benjamin A Osborn 66
Annie Osborn 60
Lucy Osborn 38
Eva B Osborn 36
Edna M Osborn 23
Ben H Osborn 16
1920 US Census
Name Benjamin Osborn
Age 76
Birth Year 1844
Birthplace Maine
Home in 1920 Watsonville, Santa Cruz, California
Street Marchant St
House Number 200
Residence Date 1920
Race White
Gender Male
Relation to Head of House Head
Marital Status Married
Spouse's Name Annie E Osborn
Father's Birthplace Maine
Mother's Birthplace Maine
Able to Speak English Yes
Occupation Retired
Industry Saddlery Store
Home Owned or Rented Owned
Home Free or Mortgaged Free
Able to read Yes
Able to Write Yes
Neighbors View others on page
Household members
Name Age
Benjamin Osborn 76
Annie E Osborn 70
Eva B Osborn 40
Benjamin H Osborn 25
U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
Name Benjamin A. Osborn
Side Union
Regiment State/Origin Maine
Regiment 1st Regiment, Maine Cavalry
Company E
Rank In Saddler
Rank Out Lieutenant
Film Number M543 roll 16
U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
Name Benjamin A Osborne
Enlistment Age 19
Birth Date 10 May 1843
Birth Place Lincoln, Maine
Enlistment Date 19 Oct 1861
Enlistment Rank Saddler
Muster Date 19 Oct 1861
Muster Place Maine
Muster Company E
Muster Regiment 1st Cavalry
Muster Regiment Type Cavalry
Muster Information Enlisted
Rank Change Rank 1st Lieut
Rank Change Information 1865
Muster Out Date 1 Aug 1865
Muster Out Place Petersburg, Virginia
Muster Out Information Mustered Out
Side of War Union
Survived War? Yes
Was Officer? Yes
Residence Place Lincoln, Maine
Last Known Residence Place Watsonville, California
Occupation Saddler
Notes Sick, (Washington, DC), 1862
Additional Notes Or Osborn.
Additional Notes 2 Rank Change 2 Rank: 2nd Lieutenant; Rank Change 2 Information: 1865; Rank Change 3 Rank: 1st Sergeant; Rank Change 3 Information: 1865; Rank Change 4 Rank: Sergeant; Rank Change 4 Information: 1864;
Title Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Maine
U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934
Name Benjamin A Osborn
Gender Male
Unit 1st Maine Cavalry, Company E
Filing Date 20 Apr 1892
Filing Place California, USA
Relation to Head Soldier
Spouse Annie E Osborn
"California Cemetery Transcriptions, 1850-1960," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-91SK-JPB?cc=1985807&wc=M6PX-KMF%3A264571301%2C264571302 : 9 December 2016), Santa Cruz, Watsonville Pioneer Cemetery image 124 of 181; cemetery offices, California.
Gravesite Details
Native of Maine.
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