2 Lieut., Co. A & B 2nd Missouri S.M. Cav.
1880 Census Place: Clay, Clark, Missouri
Source: FHL Film 1254681 National Archives Film T9-0681 Page 125B
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
William BUSKIRK Self M M W 60 KY
Occ: Farmer Fa: KY Mo: KY
Sarah BUSKIRK Wife F M W 62 KY
Occ: Keeping House Fa: KY Mo: KY
Martha A. BUSKIRK Dau F S W 32 MO
Fa: KY Mo: KY
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The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., March 1, 1901, page 2
DEATH OF WILLIAM BUSKIRK
William Buskirk, an old resident of Hood River, died at the home of his son John, in The Dalles, February 21, 1901, aged 80 years, 10 months and 21 days. He had been in good health up to a short time ago, when he was taken with the grip and died of that disease. Deceased was born in Kentucky, April 1, 1820. Most of his life was spent in Missouri, and during the civil war he did valiant service for the Union cause and rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the army. In 1861, in company with three sons, he enlisted in the 2d Missouri cavalry, and all served three years. In this regiment he was promoted to lieutenant. Afterwards he served in the Missouri home guards and attained the rank of lieutenant colonel. He was a man of quiet demeanor, a good citizen, respected by all who knew him. In 1888 he came to Oregon and resided in Hood River and The Dalles. His wife died about six years ago. Six children survive him -- W.H., J.P. and S.O. Buskirk of Hood River, J.R. Buskirk of Oklahoma, Mrs. A Winans of Hood River and Mrs. Kate Arnold of St. Louis. He was buried in Idlewilde by the side of the remains of his wife. Although deceased was not a member of the G.A.R., it was ordered at the meeting of Canby post, on Saturday, that the post charter be draped in mourning for 30 days in respect to his memory.
1880 Census Place: Clay, Clark, Missouri
Source: FHL Film 1254681 National Archives Film T9-0681 Page 125B
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
William BUSKIRK Self M M W 60 KY
Occ: Farmer Fa: KY Mo: KY
Sarah BUSKIRK Wife F M W 62 KY
Occ: Keeping House Fa: KY Mo: KY
Martha A. BUSKIRK Dau F S W 32 MO
Fa: KY Mo: KY
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The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., March 1, 1901, page 2
DEATH OF WILLIAM BUSKIRK
William Buskirk, an old resident of Hood River, died at the home of his son John, in The Dalles, February 21, 1901, aged 80 years, 10 months and 21 days. He had been in good health up to a short time ago, when he was taken with the grip and died of that disease. Deceased was born in Kentucky, April 1, 1820. Most of his life was spent in Missouri, and during the civil war he did valiant service for the Union cause and rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the army. In 1861, in company with three sons, he enlisted in the 2d Missouri cavalry, and all served three years. In this regiment he was promoted to lieutenant. Afterwards he served in the Missouri home guards and attained the rank of lieutenant colonel. He was a man of quiet demeanor, a good citizen, respected by all who knew him. In 1888 he came to Oregon and resided in Hood River and The Dalles. His wife died about six years ago. Six children survive him -- W.H., J.P. and S.O. Buskirk of Hood River, J.R. Buskirk of Oklahoma, Mrs. A Winans of Hood River and Mrs. Kate Arnold of St. Louis. He was buried in Idlewilde by the side of the remains of his wife. Although deceased was not a member of the G.A.R., it was ordered at the meeting of Canby post, on Saturday, that the post charter be draped in mourning for 30 days in respect to his memory.
2 Lieut., Co. A & B 2nd Missouri S.M. Cav.
1880 Census Place: Clay, Clark, Missouri
Source: FHL Film 1254681 National Archives Film T9-0681 Page 125B
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
William BUSKIRK Self M M W 60 KY
Occ: Farmer Fa: KY Mo: KY
Sarah BUSKIRK Wife F M W 62 KY
Occ: Keeping House Fa: KY Mo: KY
Martha A. BUSKIRK Dau F S W 32 MO
Fa: KY Mo: KY
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The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., March 1, 1901, page 2
DEATH OF WILLIAM BUSKIRK
William Buskirk, an old resident of Hood River, died at the home of his son John, in The Dalles, February 21, 1901, aged 80 years, 10 months and 21 days. He had been in good health up to a short time ago, when he was taken with the grip and died of that disease. Deceased was born in Kentucky, April 1, 1820. Most of his life was spent in Missouri, and during the civil war he did valiant service for the Union cause and rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the army. In 1861, in company with three sons, he enlisted in the 2d Missouri cavalry, and all served three years. In this regiment he was promoted to lieutenant. Afterwards he served in the Missouri home guards and attained the rank of lieutenant colonel. He was a man of quiet demeanor, a good citizen, respected by all who knew him. In 1888 he came to Oregon and resided in Hood River and The Dalles. His wife died about six years ago. Six children survive him -- W.H., J.P. and S.O. Buskirk of Hood River, J.R. Buskirk of Oklahoma, Mrs. A Winans of Hood River and Mrs. Kate Arnold of St. Louis. He was buried in Idlewilde by the side of the remains of his wife. Although deceased was not a member of the G.A.R., it was ordered at the meeting of Canby post, on Saturday, that the post charter be draped in mourning for 30 days in respect to his memory.
1880 Census Place: Clay, Clark, Missouri
Source: FHL Film 1254681 National Archives Film T9-0681 Page 125B
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
William BUSKIRK Self M M W 60 KY
Occ: Farmer Fa: KY Mo: KY
Sarah BUSKIRK Wife F M W 62 KY
Occ: Keeping House Fa: KY Mo: KY
Martha A. BUSKIRK Dau F S W 32 MO
Fa: KY Mo: KY
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The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., March 1, 1901, page 2
DEATH OF WILLIAM BUSKIRK
William Buskirk, an old resident of Hood River, died at the home of his son John, in The Dalles, February 21, 1901, aged 80 years, 10 months and 21 days. He had been in good health up to a short time ago, when he was taken with the grip and died of that disease. Deceased was born in Kentucky, April 1, 1820. Most of his life was spent in Missouri, and during the civil war he did valiant service for the Union cause and rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the army. In 1861, in company with three sons, he enlisted in the 2d Missouri cavalry, and all served three years. In this regiment he was promoted to lieutenant. Afterwards he served in the Missouri home guards and attained the rank of lieutenant colonel. He was a man of quiet demeanor, a good citizen, respected by all who knew him. In 1888 he came to Oregon and resided in Hood River and The Dalles. His wife died about six years ago. Six children survive him -- W.H., J.P. and S.O. Buskirk of Hood River, J.R. Buskirk of Oklahoma, Mrs. A Winans of Hood River and Mrs. Kate Arnold of St. Louis. He was buried in Idlewilde by the side of the remains of his wife. Although deceased was not a member of the G.A.R., it was ordered at the meeting of Canby post, on Saturday, that the post charter be draped in mourning for 30 days in respect to his memory.
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