Veteran Co H 32 Ill Inf∼Edit
When George Washburn was born on January 24, 1826, in New York, his father, David, was 40 and his mother, Esther, was 37. He was married three times and had one son and four daughters. He died on July 11, 1896, in Fayette, Illinois, at the age of 70.

Family Relationships

Children
America Washburn
+ 4 Children
George Washburn
Spouses
Catherine Bolt
+ 2 Spouses Parents
David Washburn
Esther ?

Life Story Events
1826
Birth
George Washburn was born on January 24, 1826, in New York to Esther, age 37, and David Washburn, age 40.

24 Jan 1826 • New York, USA

His sister Hannah Maria was born on June 8, 1829, in Catskill, New York, when George was 3 years old.
Hannah Maria Washburn
1829–1907

8 Jun 1829 • Catskill, Greene, New York, United States
3 JAN 1831
AGE 4
Birth of Brother
His brother Almon Delos was born on January 3, 1831, in Otsego, New York, when George was 4 years old.
Almon Delos Washburn
1831–1902

Birth of Brother
His brother Eli was born on May 8, 1832, in Fayette, Illinois, when George was 6 years old.
Eli Washburn
1832–1864
Birth of Brother
His brother Leroy was born on November 19, 1836, in Fayette, Illinois, when George was 10 years old.
Leroy Washburn
1836–1908

His brother Ira was born on July 24, 1837, in Fayette, Illinois, when George was 11 years old.
Ira Washburn
1837–1849

Death of Brother
His brother Philip died on June 21, 1841, in Fayette, Illinois, when George was 15 years old.
Philip Washburn
1808–1841

Marriage
George Washburn married Octavia Pilcher in Fayette, Illinois, on November 21, 1847, when he was 21 years old.
Octavia Pilcher
1831–

Death of Brother
His brother Ira died on March 6, 1849, in Fayette, Illinois, when George was 23 years old.
Ira Washburn
1837–1849

Death of Father
His father David passed away on March 13, 1852, in Fayette, Illinois, at the age of 66.
David Washburn
1785–1852

Death of Brother
His brother Leonard died on June 28, 1855, in Vandalia, Illinois, when George was 29 years old.
Leonard Washburn
1815–1855

Death of Brother
His brother Cyrene Nathaniel died on March 26, 1856, in Vandalia, Illinois, when George was 30 years old.
Cyrene Nathaniel Washburn
1814–1856

Death of Mother
His mother Esther passed away on September 2, 1856, in Fayette, Illinois, at the age of 67.
Esther
1789–1856
2 Sep 1856 • Fayette Co., Illinois, USA
Marriage
George Washburn married Catherine Bolt in Fayette, Illinois, on May 3, 1857, when he was 31 years old.
Catherine Bolt
1836–1867
Birth of Daughter
His daughter America was born on July 25, 1859, in Illinois.
America Washburn
1859–1919

Residence
George Washburn lived in Ramsey, Illinois, in 1860.
Residence Post Office: Ramsey

1860 • Ramsey, Fayette, Illinois, USA
12 APR

George Washburn was in the North as the United States was torn apart by the American Civil War.

Birth of Daughter
His daughter Martha Jane was born on July 24, 1861, in Fayette, Illinois.
Martha Jane Washburn
1861–1954
Military
George Washburn served in the military in 1861 when he was 35 years old.

Birth of Daughter
His daughter Florence Luella was born on May 31, 1863, in Fayette, Illinois.
Florence Luella Washburn
1863–1924

Death of Brother
His brother Eli died on August 14, 1864, in Marietta, Georgia, when George was 38 years old.
Eli Washburn
1832–1864

Military
George Washburn served in the military on October 18, 1864, in Olney, Illinois, when he was 38 years old.
18 Oct 1864 • Olney, IL
18 JUN

Military
George Washburn served in the military on June 18, 1865, in Davids Island, New York, when he was 39 years old.
18 Jun 1865 • Davids Island, NY H

Marriage
George Washburn married Ellen W Goodson in Fayette, Illinois, on September 2, 1866, when he was 40 years old.
Ellen W Goodson
1844–1914

Birth of Daughter
His daughter Susan was born in August 1867 in Fayette, Illinois.
Susan Washburn
1867–1939

Death of Brother
His brother Rueben died on February 20, 1871, in Fayette, Illinois, when George was 45 years old.
Rueben Washburn
1808–1871

Birth of Son
His son Allen was born on August 24, 1872, in Illinois.
Allen Washburn
1872–19

Death of Brother
His brother Ezra died on January 29, 1892, in Fayette, Illinois, when George was 66 years old.
Ezra Washburn
1823–1892

Death of Brother
His brother David J died on January 20, 1893, when George was 66 years old.
David J Washburn
1825–1893

Death
George Washburn died on July 11, 1896, in Fayette, Illinois, when he was 70 years old.

Residence Sharon, Fayette CO, IL
George Washburn lived in Sharon, Illinois his adult life. There is a clip from a NY book of police officers with a picture of another George Washburn on this site who lived in NY and worked as a police officer through most of the dates listed above which unfortunately proves these two George Washburn's were not the same person. Further proof is attached with is Illinois regiment number and dates of military service.

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