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William Couch

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William Couch

Birth
Death
27 Apr 1845 (aged 85–86)
Burial
Westfield, Chautauqua County, New York, USA Add to Map
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COUCH,WILLIAM
Was born in Landisfield, Mass., 1759. Died at Westfield, N.Y., April 27, 1845, aged 86 years. Grave in Union Cemetery, with D. A. R. marker: "Wm. Couch, 12 Mass. Mil. Rev. War." Enlisted at the age of 17 years in Mass. Militia, his entire service embracing three enlistments. Was granted pension and is mentioned in the Pension List of 1840 as residing in Portland. He always carried a Bible and Psalm book in his knapsack, placed there by his mother, and when in camp the soldiers had daily worship. In later life he was active and prominent in the Presbyterian Church of Westfield. He came to Westfield in 1815. His wife, Abigail ADAMS Couch, died May 15, 1832, aged 66 years, and her grave is beside husband. Their sons, Hiram and Warren, who came with them to Westfield in 1815, also became active and prominent in the affairs of their community. They left many descendants.

COUCH
A.P. 1827-1908
William 1794-1831( son of Wm and Abigail ADAMS COUCH)
Wife Abigail RUSSELL 1801-1890

COUCH
Harmon A. 1829-1890 Civil War Veteran
Harmon Couch
Enlist Date11 August 1863 At Westfield, NY rank Private
age 33
Served New York Enlisted F Co. 157th Inf Reg. NY disch disability at
Jacksonville, FL on 05 April 1864
received a pension as invalid
2 stones beside him unreadable
COUCH,WILLIAM
Was born in Landisfield, Mass., 1759. Died at Westfield, N.Y., April 27, 1845, aged 86 years. Grave in Union Cemetery, with D. A. R. marker: "Wm. Couch, 12 Mass. Mil. Rev. War." Enlisted at the age of 17 years in Mass. Militia, his entire service embracing three enlistments. Was granted pension and is mentioned in the Pension List of 1840 as residing in Portland. He always carried a Bible and Psalm book in his knapsack, placed there by his mother, and when in camp the soldiers had daily worship. In later life he was active and prominent in the Presbyterian Church of Westfield. He came to Westfield in 1815. His wife, Abigail ADAMS Couch, died May 15, 1832, aged 66 years, and her grave is beside husband. Their sons, Hiram and Warren, who came with them to Westfield in 1815, also became active and prominent in the affairs of their community. They left many descendants.

COUCH
A.P. 1827-1908
William 1794-1831( son of Wm and Abigail ADAMS COUCH)
Wife Abigail RUSSELL 1801-1890

COUCH
Harmon A. 1829-1890 Civil War Veteran
Harmon Couch
Enlist Date11 August 1863 At Westfield, NY rank Private
age 33
Served New York Enlisted F Co. 157th Inf Reg. NY disch disability at
Jacksonville, FL on 05 April 1864
received a pension as invalid
2 stones beside him unreadable


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