John E. Risedorph
Residence was not listed; 18 years old.
Enlisted on 11/27/1861 at Ottawa, Le Sueur County, MN as a Private.
On 11/27/1861 he mustered into "E" Co. MN 4th Infantry
He Re-enlisted on 1/1/1864
He was Mustered Out on 1/19/1865
He was listed as:
* Wounded (date and place not stated) (Lost arm)
Promotions:
* Corpl
* Sergt
Other Information:
born 11/10/1844 in Wheeling, WV
Member of GAR Post # 1 (Stevens) in Seattle, WA
died 12/12/1910 in Dunlap, King County, WA
Buried: GAR Cemetery, Seattle, WA
(Birth name was John Ogle, son of James.)
After the War he lived in King County, WA
Cemetery: Seattle Grand Army of the Republic
Reference: hrp-cem-kng-seattle-grand-army-of-republic_0413
Name: John Risedorph
Date Of Birth: November 10, 1844
Date Of Death: 12/10/1910
Inscription: Serg Co E 4 Minn Inf Civil War∼John was the son of Jacob Ogle Risedorph
In Seattle's G.A.R. Cemetery, John is listed as unmarked.
He served in the Civil War. He was a sergeant in Co. E. 4th Minnesota Infantry.
Death Notice, Tuesday, December 13, 1910 Oregonian (Portland, OR), Volume: L Issue: 15615 Page: 2
"Pioneer Newspaperman Man Dead
SEATTLE, Dec. 12.--John E. Risedorph, pioneer newspaperman of King County."
Find A Grave contributor, Ty DeWitt (49618427) kindly adds:
"John Risedorph was born on November 10, 1844 to Laura and Jacob Ogle in Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia (West Virginia). He was an only child. His grandfather Benjamen Ogle had once been the Governor of Maryland. John never knew his parents. They both died of an illness just two weeks after his birth. His aunt and uncle, Elizabeth and George Risedorph, took in the infant John and raised him as their own. He was given their last name and his aunt acted as his mother. John did not find out that she was his aunt and that Risedorph was not his true last name until 1861 when he was leaving for war. He showed his gratitude for his aunt by keeping her name and honoring it. John, lived with them at Galena, Illinois from 1846 to 1848, in St. Paul, Minnesota from 1848 to 1850, and a final settlement at La Sueur, Minnesota in 1851.
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John, at age 17, enlisted and was mustered into Company E 4th Minnesota Infantry on November 27, 1861 at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. The 4th was sent west and was involved in the advance on and siege of Corinth, pursuit to Booneville, duty at Clear Creek, Expedition to Rienzi and Ripley, Battle of Iuka, Battle of Corinth, Pursuit to Ripley, Grant's Central Mississippi Campaign (Reconnaissance from Lagrange), Duty at White's Station and Memphis, Expedition to Yazoo Pass by Moon Lake, Yazoo Pass, and Coldwater and Tallahatchie Rivers, Operations against Fort Pemberton and Greenwood, Movement on Bruinsburg and turning Grand Gulf, Battle of Port Gibson, Jones' Cross Roads and Willow Springs, Battles of Raymond, Jackson, Champion's Hill, Big Black River, Siege of Vicksburg (Assaults on Vicksburg, Expedition to Mechanicsburg, Surrender of Vicksburg), Garrison duty at Vicksburg, Operations on Memphis & Charleston Railroad in Alabama, and the Chattanooga-Ringgold Campaign (Tunnel Hill, Missionary Ridge, Pursuit to Graysville). On January 1, 1864, John was mustered in as a Veteran and promoted Corporal of Company E. John then fought in the Operations about Whitesburg. On March 5, 1864, John and the other Veterans of the 4th were given a furlough until May 4. Once he returned, the 4th was moved to Stevenson, Alabama, thence to Kingston, Georgia, and finally to A1latoona on July 5 for garrison duty. His last fight came on October 5, 1864 with the Battle of Allatoona. During the Confederate bombardment, John's right arm was hit by a Rebel shell. It was amputated at the army hospital. He remained in the hospital until January 19, 1865 when he was discharged due to disability. For his actions at Allatoona, John was promoted to Sergeant.
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John returned to Minnesota where on April 24, 1868, at age 23, married the 16-year-old, Ohio born, Caroline Catherine Meckstroth. The two settled a small farm in La Sueur and had six children; three boys and three girls. Their youngest son died in infancy in 1879. John lived in La Sueur until 1879 when he moved his family to Kingsburg, Bon Homme County, South Dakota. Here they settled a farm. he also served as the county Commissioner and served three terms as Probate Judge. John always had more ambition for politics than farming and his time in South Dakota proved that to him. He was the only Republican on the county's ticket, and he led it with more than 800 votes. In 1888, he suffered a serious injury. His son had been out hunting when his gun failed to off with two attempts. John was handed the loaded firearm which he then attempted to remove the cap without pulling the load. Suddenly the cartridge exploded shattering his only hand. The local doctor was sent for, but he was out of town. The next closest doctor was brought up. John's left hand was then amputated at his home. In 1890, John moved again to Arkansas but only for a few months when he moved his family one last time. This final move was to Seattle, King County, Washington in 1891. John gave up farm life to begin the White River Journal and work as a money loaner. John was very well known as a "fearless and forceful writer, and wielded his pen as himself as his ancestors had wielded their swords". He was a very prominent citizen and had many close friends. It was said that he couldn't walk down the street without being greeted by a dozen people at once. John was also an active member of the Stevens Post, Grand Army of the Republic in Seattle. In 1908 he became very ill. With his health worsening, John went to California in mid 1910 in hopes that the different climate would benefit him. It did not. John Risedorph died on the morning of Monday, December 12, 1910 at the age of 66. He is buried at Grand army of the Republic Cemetery in Seattle. His wife died on February 2, 1934 at the age of 75. She was cremated.
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John's war time letters, diary, and post war papers are available at the Gale Family Library in St. Paul, Minnesota as the "John E Risedorph Paper 1862-1911". "
Residence was not listed; 18 years old.
Enlisted on 11/27/1861 at Ottawa, Le Sueur County, MN as a Private.
On 11/27/1861 he mustered into "E" Co. MN 4th Infantry
He Re-enlisted on 1/1/1864
He was Mustered Out on 1/19/1865
He was listed as:
* Wounded (date and place not stated) (Lost arm)
Promotions:
* Corpl
* Sergt
Other Information:
born 11/10/1844 in Wheeling, WV
Member of GAR Post # 1 (Stevens) in Seattle, WA
died 12/12/1910 in Dunlap, King County, WA
Buried: GAR Cemetery, Seattle, WA
(Birth name was John Ogle, son of James.)
After the War he lived in King County, WA
Cemetery: Seattle Grand Army of the Republic
Reference: hrp-cem-kng-seattle-grand-army-of-republic_0413
Name: John Risedorph
Date Of Birth: November 10, 1844
Date Of Death: 12/10/1910
Inscription: Serg Co E 4 Minn Inf Civil War∼John was the son of Jacob Ogle Risedorph
In Seattle's G.A.R. Cemetery, John is listed as unmarked.
He served in the Civil War. He was a sergeant in Co. E. 4th Minnesota Infantry.
Death Notice, Tuesday, December 13, 1910 Oregonian (Portland, OR), Volume: L Issue: 15615 Page: 2
"Pioneer Newspaperman Man Dead
SEATTLE, Dec. 12.--John E. Risedorph, pioneer newspaperman of King County."
Find A Grave contributor, Ty DeWitt (49618427) kindly adds:
"John Risedorph was born on November 10, 1844 to Laura and Jacob Ogle in Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia (West Virginia). He was an only child. His grandfather Benjamen Ogle had once been the Governor of Maryland. John never knew his parents. They both died of an illness just two weeks after his birth. His aunt and uncle, Elizabeth and George Risedorph, took in the infant John and raised him as their own. He was given their last name and his aunt acted as his mother. John did not find out that she was his aunt and that Risedorph was not his true last name until 1861 when he was leaving for war. He showed his gratitude for his aunt by keeping her name and honoring it. John, lived with them at Galena, Illinois from 1846 to 1848, in St. Paul, Minnesota from 1848 to 1850, and a final settlement at La Sueur, Minnesota in 1851.
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John, at age 17, enlisted and was mustered into Company E 4th Minnesota Infantry on November 27, 1861 at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. The 4th was sent west and was involved in the advance on and siege of Corinth, pursuit to Booneville, duty at Clear Creek, Expedition to Rienzi and Ripley, Battle of Iuka, Battle of Corinth, Pursuit to Ripley, Grant's Central Mississippi Campaign (Reconnaissance from Lagrange), Duty at White's Station and Memphis, Expedition to Yazoo Pass by Moon Lake, Yazoo Pass, and Coldwater and Tallahatchie Rivers, Operations against Fort Pemberton and Greenwood, Movement on Bruinsburg and turning Grand Gulf, Battle of Port Gibson, Jones' Cross Roads and Willow Springs, Battles of Raymond, Jackson, Champion's Hill, Big Black River, Siege of Vicksburg (Assaults on Vicksburg, Expedition to Mechanicsburg, Surrender of Vicksburg), Garrison duty at Vicksburg, Operations on Memphis & Charleston Railroad in Alabama, and the Chattanooga-Ringgold Campaign (Tunnel Hill, Missionary Ridge, Pursuit to Graysville). On January 1, 1864, John was mustered in as a Veteran and promoted Corporal of Company E. John then fought in the Operations about Whitesburg. On March 5, 1864, John and the other Veterans of the 4th were given a furlough until May 4. Once he returned, the 4th was moved to Stevenson, Alabama, thence to Kingston, Georgia, and finally to A1latoona on July 5 for garrison duty. His last fight came on October 5, 1864 with the Battle of Allatoona. During the Confederate bombardment, John's right arm was hit by a Rebel shell. It was amputated at the army hospital. He remained in the hospital until January 19, 1865 when he was discharged due to disability. For his actions at Allatoona, John was promoted to Sergeant.
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John returned to Minnesota where on April 24, 1868, at age 23, married the 16-year-old, Ohio born, Caroline Catherine Meckstroth. The two settled a small farm in La Sueur and had six children; three boys and three girls. Their youngest son died in infancy in 1879. John lived in La Sueur until 1879 when he moved his family to Kingsburg, Bon Homme County, South Dakota. Here they settled a farm. he also served as the county Commissioner and served three terms as Probate Judge. John always had more ambition for politics than farming and his time in South Dakota proved that to him. He was the only Republican on the county's ticket, and he led it with more than 800 votes. In 1888, he suffered a serious injury. His son had been out hunting when his gun failed to off with two attempts. John was handed the loaded firearm which he then attempted to remove the cap without pulling the load. Suddenly the cartridge exploded shattering his only hand. The local doctor was sent for, but he was out of town. The next closest doctor was brought up. John's left hand was then amputated at his home. In 1890, John moved again to Arkansas but only for a few months when he moved his family one last time. This final move was to Seattle, King County, Washington in 1891. John gave up farm life to begin the White River Journal and work as a money loaner. John was very well known as a "fearless and forceful writer, and wielded his pen as himself as his ancestors had wielded their swords". He was a very prominent citizen and had many close friends. It was said that he couldn't walk down the street without being greeted by a dozen people at once. John was also an active member of the Stevens Post, Grand Army of the Republic in Seattle. In 1908 he became very ill. With his health worsening, John went to California in mid 1910 in hopes that the different climate would benefit him. It did not. John Risedorph died on the morning of Monday, December 12, 1910 at the age of 66. He is buried at Grand army of the Republic Cemetery in Seattle. His wife died on February 2, 1934 at the age of 75. She was cremated.
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John's war time letters, diary, and post war papers are available at the Gale Family Library in St. Paul, Minnesota as the "John E Risedorph Paper 1862-1911". "
John E. Risedorph
Residence was not listed; 18 years old.
Enlisted on 11/27/1861 at Ottawa, Le Sueur County, MN as a Private.
On 11/27/1861 he mustered into "E" Co. MN 4th Infantry
He Re-enlisted on 1/1/1864
He was Mustered Out on 1/19/1865
He was listed as:
* Wounded (date and place not stated) (Lost arm)
Promotions:
* Corpl
* Sergt
Other Information:
born 11/10/1844 in Wheeling, WV
Member of GAR Post # 1 (Stevens) in Seattle, WA
died 12/12/1910 in Dunlap, King County, WA
Buried: GAR Cemetery, Seattle, WA
(Birth name was John Ogle, son of James.)
After the War he lived in King County, WA
Cemetery: Seattle Grand Army of the Republic
Reference: hrp-cem-kng-seattle-grand-army-of-republic_0413
Name: John Risedorph
Date Of Birth: November 10, 1844
Date Of Death: 12/10/1910
Inscription: Serg Co E 4 Minn Inf Civil War∼John was the son of Jacob Ogle Risedorph
In Seattle's G.A.R. Cemetery, John is listed as unmarked.
He served in the Civil War. He was a sergeant in Co. E. 4th Minnesota Infantry.
Death Notice, Tuesday, December 13, 1910 Oregonian (Portland, OR), Volume: L Issue: 15615 Page: 2
"Pioneer Newspaperman Man Dead
SEATTLE, Dec. 12.--John E. Risedorph, pioneer newspaperman of King County."
Find A Grave contributor, Ty DeWitt (49618427) kindly adds:
"John Risedorph was born on November 10, 1844 to Laura and Jacob Ogle in Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia (West Virginia). He was an only child. His grandfather Benjamen Ogle had once been the Governor of Maryland. John never knew his parents. They both died of an illness just two weeks after his birth. His aunt and uncle, Elizabeth and George Risedorph, took in the infant John and raised him as their own. He was given their last name and his aunt acted as his mother. John did not find out that she was his aunt and that Risedorph was not his true last name until 1861 when he was leaving for war. He showed his gratitude for his aunt by keeping her name and honoring it. John, lived with them at Galena, Illinois from 1846 to 1848, in St. Paul, Minnesota from 1848 to 1850, and a final settlement at La Sueur, Minnesota in 1851.
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John, at age 17, enlisted and was mustered into Company E 4th Minnesota Infantry on November 27, 1861 at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. The 4th was sent west and was involved in the advance on and siege of Corinth, pursuit to Booneville, duty at Clear Creek, Expedition to Rienzi and Ripley, Battle of Iuka, Battle of Corinth, Pursuit to Ripley, Grant's Central Mississippi Campaign (Reconnaissance from Lagrange), Duty at White's Station and Memphis, Expedition to Yazoo Pass by Moon Lake, Yazoo Pass, and Coldwater and Tallahatchie Rivers, Operations against Fort Pemberton and Greenwood, Movement on Bruinsburg and turning Grand Gulf, Battle of Port Gibson, Jones' Cross Roads and Willow Springs, Battles of Raymond, Jackson, Champion's Hill, Big Black River, Siege of Vicksburg (Assaults on Vicksburg, Expedition to Mechanicsburg, Surrender of Vicksburg), Garrison duty at Vicksburg, Operations on Memphis & Charleston Railroad in Alabama, and the Chattanooga-Ringgold Campaign (Tunnel Hill, Missionary Ridge, Pursuit to Graysville). On January 1, 1864, John was mustered in as a Veteran and promoted Corporal of Company E. John then fought in the Operations about Whitesburg. On March 5, 1864, John and the other Veterans of the 4th were given a furlough until May 4. Once he returned, the 4th was moved to Stevenson, Alabama, thence to Kingston, Georgia, and finally to A1latoona on July 5 for garrison duty. His last fight came on October 5, 1864 with the Battle of Allatoona. During the Confederate bombardment, John's right arm was hit by a Rebel shell. It was amputated at the army hospital. He remained in the hospital until January 19, 1865 when he was discharged due to disability. For his actions at Allatoona, John was promoted to Sergeant.
-
John returned to Minnesota where on April 24, 1868, at age 23, married the 16-year-old, Ohio born, Caroline Catherine Meckstroth. The two settled a small farm in La Sueur and had six children; three boys and three girls. Their youngest son died in infancy in 1879. John lived in La Sueur until 1879 when he moved his family to Kingsburg, Bon Homme County, South Dakota. Here they settled a farm. he also served as the county Commissioner and served three terms as Probate Judge. John always had more ambition for politics than farming and his time in South Dakota proved that to him. He was the only Republican on the county's ticket, and he led it with more than 800 votes. In 1888, he suffered a serious injury. His son had been out hunting when his gun failed to off with two attempts. John was handed the loaded firearm which he then attempted to remove the cap without pulling the load. Suddenly the cartridge exploded shattering his only hand. The local doctor was sent for, but he was out of town. The next closest doctor was brought up. John's left hand was then amputated at his home. In 1890, John moved again to Arkansas but only for a few months when he moved his family one last time. This final move was to Seattle, King County, Washington in 1891. John gave up farm life to begin the White River Journal and work as a money loaner. John was very well known as a "fearless and forceful writer, and wielded his pen as himself as his ancestors had wielded their swords". He was a very prominent citizen and had many close friends. It was said that he couldn't walk down the street without being greeted by a dozen people at once. John was also an active member of the Stevens Post, Grand Army of the Republic in Seattle. In 1908 he became very ill. With his health worsening, John went to California in mid 1910 in hopes that the different climate would benefit him. It did not. John Risedorph died on the morning of Monday, December 12, 1910 at the age of 66. He is buried at Grand army of the Republic Cemetery in Seattle. His wife died on February 2, 1934 at the age of 75. She was cremated.
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John's war time letters, diary, and post war papers are available at the Gale Family Library in St. Paul, Minnesota as the "John E Risedorph Paper 1862-1911". "
Residence was not listed; 18 years old.
Enlisted on 11/27/1861 at Ottawa, Le Sueur County, MN as a Private.
On 11/27/1861 he mustered into "E" Co. MN 4th Infantry
He Re-enlisted on 1/1/1864
He was Mustered Out on 1/19/1865
He was listed as:
* Wounded (date and place not stated) (Lost arm)
Promotions:
* Corpl
* Sergt
Other Information:
born 11/10/1844 in Wheeling, WV
Member of GAR Post # 1 (Stevens) in Seattle, WA
died 12/12/1910 in Dunlap, King County, WA
Buried: GAR Cemetery, Seattle, WA
(Birth name was John Ogle, son of James.)
After the War he lived in King County, WA
Cemetery: Seattle Grand Army of the Republic
Reference: hrp-cem-kng-seattle-grand-army-of-republic_0413
Name: John Risedorph
Date Of Birth: November 10, 1844
Date Of Death: 12/10/1910
Inscription: Serg Co E 4 Minn Inf Civil War∼John was the son of Jacob Ogle Risedorph
In Seattle's G.A.R. Cemetery, John is listed as unmarked.
He served in the Civil War. He was a sergeant in Co. E. 4th Minnesota Infantry.
Death Notice, Tuesday, December 13, 1910 Oregonian (Portland, OR), Volume: L Issue: 15615 Page: 2
"Pioneer Newspaperman Man Dead
SEATTLE, Dec. 12.--John E. Risedorph, pioneer newspaperman of King County."
Find A Grave contributor, Ty DeWitt (49618427) kindly adds:
"John Risedorph was born on November 10, 1844 to Laura and Jacob Ogle in Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia (West Virginia). He was an only child. His grandfather Benjamen Ogle had once been the Governor of Maryland. John never knew his parents. They both died of an illness just two weeks after his birth. His aunt and uncle, Elizabeth and George Risedorph, took in the infant John and raised him as their own. He was given their last name and his aunt acted as his mother. John did not find out that she was his aunt and that Risedorph was not his true last name until 1861 when he was leaving for war. He showed his gratitude for his aunt by keeping her name and honoring it. John, lived with them at Galena, Illinois from 1846 to 1848, in St. Paul, Minnesota from 1848 to 1850, and a final settlement at La Sueur, Minnesota in 1851.
-
John, at age 17, enlisted and was mustered into Company E 4th Minnesota Infantry on November 27, 1861 at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. The 4th was sent west and was involved in the advance on and siege of Corinth, pursuit to Booneville, duty at Clear Creek, Expedition to Rienzi and Ripley, Battle of Iuka, Battle of Corinth, Pursuit to Ripley, Grant's Central Mississippi Campaign (Reconnaissance from Lagrange), Duty at White's Station and Memphis, Expedition to Yazoo Pass by Moon Lake, Yazoo Pass, and Coldwater and Tallahatchie Rivers, Operations against Fort Pemberton and Greenwood, Movement on Bruinsburg and turning Grand Gulf, Battle of Port Gibson, Jones' Cross Roads and Willow Springs, Battles of Raymond, Jackson, Champion's Hill, Big Black River, Siege of Vicksburg (Assaults on Vicksburg, Expedition to Mechanicsburg, Surrender of Vicksburg), Garrison duty at Vicksburg, Operations on Memphis & Charleston Railroad in Alabama, and the Chattanooga-Ringgold Campaign (Tunnel Hill, Missionary Ridge, Pursuit to Graysville). On January 1, 1864, John was mustered in as a Veteran and promoted Corporal of Company E. John then fought in the Operations about Whitesburg. On March 5, 1864, John and the other Veterans of the 4th were given a furlough until May 4. Once he returned, the 4th was moved to Stevenson, Alabama, thence to Kingston, Georgia, and finally to A1latoona on July 5 for garrison duty. His last fight came on October 5, 1864 with the Battle of Allatoona. During the Confederate bombardment, John's right arm was hit by a Rebel shell. It was amputated at the army hospital. He remained in the hospital until January 19, 1865 when he was discharged due to disability. For his actions at Allatoona, John was promoted to Sergeant.
-
John returned to Minnesota where on April 24, 1868, at age 23, married the 16-year-old, Ohio born, Caroline Catherine Meckstroth. The two settled a small farm in La Sueur and had six children; three boys and three girls. Their youngest son died in infancy in 1879. John lived in La Sueur until 1879 when he moved his family to Kingsburg, Bon Homme County, South Dakota. Here they settled a farm. he also served as the county Commissioner and served three terms as Probate Judge. John always had more ambition for politics than farming and his time in South Dakota proved that to him. He was the only Republican on the county's ticket, and he led it with more than 800 votes. In 1888, he suffered a serious injury. His son had been out hunting when his gun failed to off with two attempts. John was handed the loaded firearm which he then attempted to remove the cap without pulling the load. Suddenly the cartridge exploded shattering his only hand. The local doctor was sent for, but he was out of town. The next closest doctor was brought up. John's left hand was then amputated at his home. In 1890, John moved again to Arkansas but only for a few months when he moved his family one last time. This final move was to Seattle, King County, Washington in 1891. John gave up farm life to begin the White River Journal and work as a money loaner. John was very well known as a "fearless and forceful writer, and wielded his pen as himself as his ancestors had wielded their swords". He was a very prominent citizen and had many close friends. It was said that he couldn't walk down the street without being greeted by a dozen people at once. John was also an active member of the Stevens Post, Grand Army of the Republic in Seattle. In 1908 he became very ill. With his health worsening, John went to California in mid 1910 in hopes that the different climate would benefit him. It did not. John Risedorph died on the morning of Monday, December 12, 1910 at the age of 66. He is buried at Grand army of the Republic Cemetery in Seattle. His wife died on February 2, 1934 at the age of 75. She was cremated.
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John's war time letters, diary, and post war papers are available at the Gale Family Library in St. Paul, Minnesota as the "John E Risedorph Paper 1862-1911". "
Gravesite Details
Marker is presently placed in Row H, Grave 24. He owned Lot 573 in the original plat of the Grand Army Cemetery, a location now private property. His body was relocated in the 1920s to an unidentified site within the cemetery, probably Row L.
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