"ARTS, JOHN.—Age, 41 years- Enrolled, April 26, 1861, at Troy; mustered in as captain, Co. K, May 14, 1861, to serve two years; wounded in action, June 25, 1862, at Fair Oaks, Va.; discharged for disability, November 10, 1862; commissioned captain, July 4, 1861, with rank from April 26, 1861, original."
Report of the Adjutant-General, Second Infantry, Page 161
NOTE: His wound necessitated the amputation of a leg.
HUSBAND AND FATHER OF:
1870 US Census
Troy Ward 8, Rensselaer, New York
John Arts, 49
Margart Arts, 45
Mary L Arts, 28
[Married Michael V. Molloy, who died 11/22/1901, buried St. Angnes Cemetery, Menands, Albany County, NY. No record found for her.]
John T [L.] Arts, 26
[died 03/14/1910, buried St. Angnes Cemetery]
Margart Arts, 21
[died 04/17/1902 per St. Angnes Cemetery record]
Michael [Henry] Arts, 19
[died 03/10/1910, Lansingburgh NY, per Troy Times Newspaper, buried St. Angnes Cemetery]
Susan Arts, 15
Sarans [Lawrence I.] Arts, 11
[died 10/30/1889 per cemetery, Troy Times Newspaper had 10/29
married Annie L. Lyons, 11/15/1881, Troy, NY, NY World Newspaper, 11/18/1881]
OBITUARY
Albany Evening Times
Albany, New York
Published
Monday, 11/16/1885
OBITUARY NOTES:
1. Capt. John Arts, one of Troy's most prominent citizens died yesterday at 6 Irving Place the home of his son John L. Arts.
2. Born in Prussia 08/19/1820, initially lived in Albany before coming here [Troy].
3. Operated a furniture business in Albany and afterwards here.
4. Previous to the war was commandant of the Albany City Volunteers.
5. Also organized and commanded the German Rifles [Troy].
6. Organized and was Captain of Company K, Second NY Volunteers.
7. Wounded at Fair Oaks, June 25, 1862 losing a leg.
8. Leaves a wife and seven children.
FUNERAL NOTICE
Troy Daily Times
Troy, New York
Published
Wednesday, 11/18/1885
FUNERAL NOTES:
1. Held at St. Joseph's Church.
2. Officiated by Rev. Nash and Rev. Swift.
3. Delegations from German Veterans and Post Willard G.A.R. were present.
3. Interred St. Agnes Cemetery.
"ARTS, JOHN.—Age, 41 years- Enrolled, April 26, 1861, at Troy; mustered in as captain, Co. K, May 14, 1861, to serve two years; wounded in action, June 25, 1862, at Fair Oaks, Va.; discharged for disability, November 10, 1862; commissioned captain, July 4, 1861, with rank from April 26, 1861, original."
Report of the Adjutant-General, Second Infantry, Page 161
NOTE: His wound necessitated the amputation of a leg.
HUSBAND AND FATHER OF:
1870 US Census
Troy Ward 8, Rensselaer, New York
John Arts, 49
Margart Arts, 45
Mary L Arts, 28
[Married Michael V. Molloy, who died 11/22/1901, buried St. Angnes Cemetery, Menands, Albany County, NY. No record found for her.]
John T [L.] Arts, 26
[died 03/14/1910, buried St. Angnes Cemetery]
Margart Arts, 21
[died 04/17/1902 per St. Angnes Cemetery record]
Michael [Henry] Arts, 19
[died 03/10/1910, Lansingburgh NY, per Troy Times Newspaper, buried St. Angnes Cemetery]
Susan Arts, 15
Sarans [Lawrence I.] Arts, 11
[died 10/30/1889 per cemetery, Troy Times Newspaper had 10/29
married Annie L. Lyons, 11/15/1881, Troy, NY, NY World Newspaper, 11/18/1881]
OBITUARY
Albany Evening Times
Albany, New York
Published
Monday, 11/16/1885
OBITUARY NOTES:
1. Capt. John Arts, one of Troy's most prominent citizens died yesterday at 6 Irving Place the home of his son John L. Arts.
2. Born in Prussia 08/19/1820, initially lived in Albany before coming here [Troy].
3. Operated a furniture business in Albany and afterwards here.
4. Previous to the war was commandant of the Albany City Volunteers.
5. Also organized and commanded the German Rifles [Troy].
6. Organized and was Captain of Company K, Second NY Volunteers.
7. Wounded at Fair Oaks, June 25, 1862 losing a leg.
8. Leaves a wife and seven children.
FUNERAL NOTICE
Troy Daily Times
Troy, New York
Published
Wednesday, 11/18/1885
FUNERAL NOTES:
1. Held at St. Joseph's Church.
2. Officiated by Rev. Nash and Rev. Swift.
3. Delegations from German Veterans and Post Willard G.A.R. were present.
3. Interred St. Agnes Cemetery.
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