Francis S “Frank” Chatham was born in 1847 in Pennsylvania.
1850 Allison, Clinton, PA, Wm Chatham 30, a Merchant, real estate $500, Mary A 28 born abt 1822, Anna A 4, Frances R 3, Wm G 8 months, Wm Gast 19, a Clerk, Sarah Gast 21, a Teacher.
His father:
Clinton County PA Orphans Court Index
Chatham William, Allison Twp, File No. 128, dated 8-15-1855, George Bressler Adm.
1860 Allison, Clinton, PA, Hugh Devling 52, Eliza 50, Robert 26, James 24, Elizabeth 15, (all Devling's), Ann Chatham 14, FRANK S 12, William 10, (all Chatham's), Matilda Brierton 10, Samuel Devling 20, John Hoon 19.
Note: Eliza Devling who the children are living with, is listed as maiden name Chatham, it's possible she was the sister of the father William Chatham and would explain why they were living with her, as both parents were deceased before 1860.
Francis served in the Civil War, a Private in Co. D, Reg. 1 PA Cav. from Aug. 11, 1861 to May 27, 1865, as noted on Veteran's Service Record and on the 1890 Veteran's Schedule. The Veteran's burial card lists mustered out on a different date, which must be in error.
1870 Lock Haven, Clinton, PA, Frank Chatham 21, a Laborer, living at a boarding house or hotel.
1880 West Keating, Clinton, PA, Frank Chatham 31, a Lawyer, Mary Alice 35, Joseph R 4, Wm Allisne 3, Dessie May 1, Sarah Allen 2 months.
1890 Veterans Schedule, Francis S Chatham, Keating, Clinton, PA.
Frank died on Sept. 22, 1897 and was buried at the Ganoe Cemetery on Sept. 25th.
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His son had utensils that Francis got during the Civil War.
The Clinton Republican, Wed., Sept. 4, 1907.
Valuable Knife and Fork.
Joseph R. Chatham, who resided at No. 16 Elm street, has a knife and fork that are possibly the most valuable in this city. Their intrinsic value is not reckoned only in dollars and cents, for there is a history associated with their former use and final capture that place them beyond the pale of a monetary consideration. This knife and fork, the present owner claims, belonged to the illustrious General Robert E Lee, one of the greatest generals this world has ever known, and was used by him when at the head of the Confederate army during the Civil war.
They were secured by Frances Chatham, the father of Joseph Chatham, the present owner while serving as a private in the First Pennsylvania cavalry. It is stated he took them out of General Lee’s headquarters wagon in the rear of Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865, seven days before the close of the war, when Lee surrendered to General Grant at Appomattox.
The knife and fork are made of silver, with green bone or ivory handles, with the Lee monogram etched on the end of each handle. They were evidently in service for many years in the Lee family and are invaluable as souvenirs of the rebellion.
1850 Allison, Clinton, PA, Wm Chatham 30, a Merchant, real estate $500, Mary A 28 born abt 1822, Anna A 4, Frances R 3, Wm G 8 months, Wm Gast 19, a Clerk, Sarah Gast 21, a Teacher.
His father:
Clinton County PA Orphans Court Index
Chatham William, Allison Twp, File No. 128, dated 8-15-1855, George Bressler Adm.
1860 Allison, Clinton, PA, Hugh Devling 52, Eliza 50, Robert 26, James 24, Elizabeth 15, (all Devling's), Ann Chatham 14, FRANK S 12, William 10, (all Chatham's), Matilda Brierton 10, Samuel Devling 20, John Hoon 19.
Note: Eliza Devling who the children are living with, is listed as maiden name Chatham, it's possible she was the sister of the father William Chatham and would explain why they were living with her, as both parents were deceased before 1860.
Francis served in the Civil War, a Private in Co. D, Reg. 1 PA Cav. from Aug. 11, 1861 to May 27, 1865, as noted on Veteran's Service Record and on the 1890 Veteran's Schedule. The Veteran's burial card lists mustered out on a different date, which must be in error.
1870 Lock Haven, Clinton, PA, Frank Chatham 21, a Laborer, living at a boarding house or hotel.
1880 West Keating, Clinton, PA, Frank Chatham 31, a Lawyer, Mary Alice 35, Joseph R 4, Wm Allisne 3, Dessie May 1, Sarah Allen 2 months.
1890 Veterans Schedule, Francis S Chatham, Keating, Clinton, PA.
Frank died on Sept. 22, 1897 and was buried at the Ganoe Cemetery on Sept. 25th.
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His son had utensils that Francis got during the Civil War.
The Clinton Republican, Wed., Sept. 4, 1907.
Valuable Knife and Fork.
Joseph R. Chatham, who resided at No. 16 Elm street, has a knife and fork that are possibly the most valuable in this city. Their intrinsic value is not reckoned only in dollars and cents, for there is a history associated with their former use and final capture that place them beyond the pale of a monetary consideration. This knife and fork, the present owner claims, belonged to the illustrious General Robert E Lee, one of the greatest generals this world has ever known, and was used by him when at the head of the Confederate army during the Civil war.
They were secured by Frances Chatham, the father of Joseph Chatham, the present owner while serving as a private in the First Pennsylvania cavalry. It is stated he took them out of General Lee’s headquarters wagon in the rear of Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865, seven days before the close of the war, when Lee surrendered to General Grant at Appomattox.
The knife and fork are made of silver, with green bone or ivory handles, with the Lee monogram etched on the end of each handle. They were evidently in service for many years in the Lee family and are invaluable as souvenirs of the rebellion.
Francis S “Frank” Chatham was born in 1847 in Pennsylvania.
1850 Allison, Clinton, PA, Wm Chatham 30, a Merchant, real estate $500, Mary A 28 born abt 1822, Anna A 4, Frances R 3, Wm G 8 months, Wm Gast 19, a Clerk, Sarah Gast 21, a Teacher.
His father:
Clinton County PA Orphans Court Index
Chatham William, Allison Twp, File No. 128, dated 8-15-1855, George Bressler Adm.
1860 Allison, Clinton, PA, Hugh Devling 52, Eliza 50, Robert 26, James 24, Elizabeth 15, (all Devling's), Ann Chatham 14, FRANK S 12, William 10, (all Chatham's), Matilda Brierton 10, Samuel Devling 20, John Hoon 19.
Note: Eliza Devling who the children are living with, is listed as maiden name Chatham, it's possible she was the sister of the father William Chatham and would explain why they were living with her, as both parents were deceased before 1860.
Francis served in the Civil War, a Private in Co. D, Reg. 1 PA Cav. from Aug. 11, 1861 to May 27, 1865, as noted on Veteran's Service Record and on the 1890 Veteran's Schedule. The Veteran's burial card lists mustered out on a different date, which must be in error.
1870 Lock Haven, Clinton, PA, Frank Chatham 21, a Laborer, living at a boarding house or hotel.
1880 West Keating, Clinton, PA, Frank Chatham 31, a Lawyer, Mary Alice 35, Joseph R 4, Wm Allisne 3, Dessie May 1, Sarah Allen 2 months.
1890 Veterans Schedule, Francis S Chatham, Keating, Clinton, PA.
Frank died on Sept. 22, 1897 and was buried at the Ganoe Cemetery on Sept. 25th.
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His son had utensils that Francis got during the Civil War.
The Clinton Republican, Wed., Sept. 4, 1907.
Valuable Knife and Fork.
Joseph R. Chatham, who resided at No. 16 Elm street, has a knife and fork that are possibly the most valuable in this city. Their intrinsic value is not reckoned only in dollars and cents, for there is a history associated with their former use and final capture that place them beyond the pale of a monetary consideration. This knife and fork, the present owner claims, belonged to the illustrious General Robert E Lee, one of the greatest generals this world has ever known, and was used by him when at the head of the Confederate army during the Civil war.
They were secured by Frances Chatham, the father of Joseph Chatham, the present owner while serving as a private in the First Pennsylvania cavalry. It is stated he took them out of General Lee’s headquarters wagon in the rear of Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865, seven days before the close of the war, when Lee surrendered to General Grant at Appomattox.
The knife and fork are made of silver, with green bone or ivory handles, with the Lee monogram etched on the end of each handle. They were evidently in service for many years in the Lee family and are invaluable as souvenirs of the rebellion.
1850 Allison, Clinton, PA, Wm Chatham 30, a Merchant, real estate $500, Mary A 28 born abt 1822, Anna A 4, Frances R 3, Wm G 8 months, Wm Gast 19, a Clerk, Sarah Gast 21, a Teacher.
His father:
Clinton County PA Orphans Court Index
Chatham William, Allison Twp, File No. 128, dated 8-15-1855, George Bressler Adm.
1860 Allison, Clinton, PA, Hugh Devling 52, Eliza 50, Robert 26, James 24, Elizabeth 15, (all Devling's), Ann Chatham 14, FRANK S 12, William 10, (all Chatham's), Matilda Brierton 10, Samuel Devling 20, John Hoon 19.
Note: Eliza Devling who the children are living with, is listed as maiden name Chatham, it's possible she was the sister of the father William Chatham and would explain why they were living with her, as both parents were deceased before 1860.
Francis served in the Civil War, a Private in Co. D, Reg. 1 PA Cav. from Aug. 11, 1861 to May 27, 1865, as noted on Veteran's Service Record and on the 1890 Veteran's Schedule. The Veteran's burial card lists mustered out on a different date, which must be in error.
1870 Lock Haven, Clinton, PA, Frank Chatham 21, a Laborer, living at a boarding house or hotel.
1880 West Keating, Clinton, PA, Frank Chatham 31, a Lawyer, Mary Alice 35, Joseph R 4, Wm Allisne 3, Dessie May 1, Sarah Allen 2 months.
1890 Veterans Schedule, Francis S Chatham, Keating, Clinton, PA.
Frank died on Sept. 22, 1897 and was buried at the Ganoe Cemetery on Sept. 25th.
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His son had utensils that Francis got during the Civil War.
The Clinton Republican, Wed., Sept. 4, 1907.
Valuable Knife and Fork.
Joseph R. Chatham, who resided at No. 16 Elm street, has a knife and fork that are possibly the most valuable in this city. Their intrinsic value is not reckoned only in dollars and cents, for there is a history associated with their former use and final capture that place them beyond the pale of a monetary consideration. This knife and fork, the present owner claims, belonged to the illustrious General Robert E Lee, one of the greatest generals this world has ever known, and was used by him when at the head of the Confederate army during the Civil war.
They were secured by Frances Chatham, the father of Joseph Chatham, the present owner while serving as a private in the First Pennsylvania cavalry. It is stated he took them out of General Lee’s headquarters wagon in the rear of Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865, seven days before the close of the war, when Lee surrendered to General Grant at Appomattox.
The knife and fork are made of silver, with green bone or ivory handles, with the Lee monogram etched on the end of each handle. They were evidently in service for many years in the Lee family and are invaluable as souvenirs of the rebellion.
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