George Washington Pinkerton, Civil War veteran, was husband of Amanda Warren, who died in 1910. In early life he was an itinerent photographer, but later worked as a Lancaster City mail carrier and finally became Assistant Postmaster there.
Obituary:Lancaster New Era, Jan 8, 1919
GEORGE W. PINKERTON, OLDEST POSTAL OFFICIAL DIES AT AGE 72
"A host of friends will learn with deep regret of the death of George W. Pinkerton, who for a period of 43 years was connected with the Lancaster Post Office. He died this afternoon at 1:20 o'clock in the Lancaster General Hospital from a complication of diseases, having been at that institution for three weeks. The deceased resided with his son Herbert G. Pinkerton at No. 218 East Clay St.
Mr. Pinkerton was born in Lancaster Jan 23 1846, being the son of the late George and Elizabeth Pinkerton. His wife, who was Miss Amanda Warren, is dead, but three sons survive. Herbert G. and Lloyd of Lancaster, and Neilson W. Pinkerton of Manheim. He was a brother of John Pinkerton of Marietta and Mrs. M. A. McGlinn of Lancaster.
During the Civil War the deceased served in the 47th Penna. Volunteers and was a member of the G.A.R. Mr. Pinkerton's connection with our post office began Feb 24, 1877 when he was appointed a letter carrier. He resigned April 30, 1885 and was reappointed Dec 15, 1889; removed April 4, 1894 through politics, was reappointed June 20, 1898, during these periods being letter carrier. March 1, 1908 he was appointed Superintendent of carriers and April 1, 1909 was made Assistant Post Master. Since June 1, 1916 he had been serving the information window. Mr. Pinkerton served a term as alderman of the 9th Ward during one of the periods he was not in the postal service. The deceased was a member of the Lancaster Ave. M. E. Church.
Mr. Pinkerton was the last link connecting the present with the establishment of the delivery service. Through his connection with the Postal Service he became one of the best known men in our city, courteous and always obliging, he was a valuable attache in our Post Office. He took a great interest in the Grand Army matters and was active in church affairs, a favorite among his many acquaintances, his presence will be sadly missed."
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Accurate portrayal of his Civil War service, courtesy D. Brandt, Civil War researcher:
He enlisted in Harrisburg July 9, 1863, as a private with Co. K, 47th Pennsylvania Militia, and honorably discharged with his company August 14, 1863. He spent this entire service in the coal region of Schuylkill County serving riot control. He also enlisted in Lancaster July 12, 1864, mustered into federal service at Philadelphia July 15 as a private with Co. C, 197th Pennsylvania Infantry, and honorably discharged with his company November 11, 1864.
Note: Pinkerton served in the 47th Pa Militia not the 47th Pa Volunteer's as mentioned on the obituary. They were two different units.
Obituary:Lancaster New Era, Jan 8, 1919
GEORGE W. PINKERTON, OLDEST POSTAL OFFICIAL DIES AT AGE 72
"A host of friends will learn with deep regret of the death of George W. Pinkerton, who for a period of 43 years was connected with the Lancaster Post Office. He died this afternoon at 1:20 o'clock in the Lancaster General Hospital from a complication of diseases, having been at that institution for three weeks. The deceased resided with his son Herbert G. Pinkerton at No. 218 East Clay St.
Mr. Pinkerton was born in Lancaster Jan 23 1846, being the son of the late George and Elizabeth Pinkerton. His wife, who was Miss Amanda Warren, is dead, but three sons survive. Herbert G. and Lloyd of Lancaster, and Neilson W. Pinkerton of Manheim. He was a brother of John Pinkerton of Marietta and Mrs. M. A. McGlinn of Lancaster.
During the Civil War the deceased served in the 47th Penna. Volunteers and was a member of the G.A.R. Mr. Pinkerton's connection with our post office began Feb 24, 1877 when he was appointed a letter carrier. He resigned April 30, 1885 and was reappointed Dec 15, 1889; removed April 4, 1894 through politics, was reappointed June 20, 1898, during these periods being letter carrier. March 1, 1908 he was appointed Superintendent of carriers and April 1, 1909 was made Assistant Post Master. Since June 1, 1916 he had been serving the information window. Mr. Pinkerton served a term as alderman of the 9th Ward during one of the periods he was not in the postal service. The deceased was a member of the Lancaster Ave. M. E. Church.
Mr. Pinkerton was the last link connecting the present with the establishment of the delivery service. Through his connection with the Postal Service he became one of the best known men in our city, courteous and always obliging, he was a valuable attache in our Post Office. He took a great interest in the Grand Army matters and was active in church affairs, a favorite among his many acquaintances, his presence will be sadly missed."
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Accurate portrayal of his Civil War service, courtesy D. Brandt, Civil War researcher:
He enlisted in Harrisburg July 9, 1863, as a private with Co. K, 47th Pennsylvania Militia, and honorably discharged with his company August 14, 1863. He spent this entire service in the coal region of Schuylkill County serving riot control. He also enlisted in Lancaster July 12, 1864, mustered into federal service at Philadelphia July 15 as a private with Co. C, 197th Pennsylvania Infantry, and honorably discharged with his company November 11, 1864.
Note: Pinkerton served in the 47th Pa Militia not the 47th Pa Volunteer's as mentioned on the obituary. They were two different units.
George Washington Pinkerton, Civil War veteran, was husband of Amanda Warren, who died in 1910. In early life he was an itinerent photographer, but later worked as a Lancaster City mail carrier and finally became Assistant Postmaster there.
Obituary:Lancaster New Era, Jan 8, 1919
GEORGE W. PINKERTON, OLDEST POSTAL OFFICIAL DIES AT AGE 72
"A host of friends will learn with deep regret of the death of George W. Pinkerton, who for a period of 43 years was connected with the Lancaster Post Office. He died this afternoon at 1:20 o'clock in the Lancaster General Hospital from a complication of diseases, having been at that institution for three weeks. The deceased resided with his son Herbert G. Pinkerton at No. 218 East Clay St.
Mr. Pinkerton was born in Lancaster Jan 23 1846, being the son of the late George and Elizabeth Pinkerton. His wife, who was Miss Amanda Warren, is dead, but three sons survive. Herbert G. and Lloyd of Lancaster, and Neilson W. Pinkerton of Manheim. He was a brother of John Pinkerton of Marietta and Mrs. M. A. McGlinn of Lancaster.
During the Civil War the deceased served in the 47th Penna. Volunteers and was a member of the G.A.R. Mr. Pinkerton's connection with our post office began Feb 24, 1877 when he was appointed a letter carrier. He resigned April 30, 1885 and was reappointed Dec 15, 1889; removed April 4, 1894 through politics, was reappointed June 20, 1898, during these periods being letter carrier. March 1, 1908 he was appointed Superintendent of carriers and April 1, 1909 was made Assistant Post Master. Since June 1, 1916 he had been serving the information window. Mr. Pinkerton served a term as alderman of the 9th Ward during one of the periods he was not in the postal service. The deceased was a member of the Lancaster Ave. M. E. Church.
Mr. Pinkerton was the last link connecting the present with the establishment of the delivery service. Through his connection with the Postal Service he became one of the best known men in our city, courteous and always obliging, he was a valuable attache in our Post Office. He took a great interest in the Grand Army matters and was active in church affairs, a favorite among his many acquaintances, his presence will be sadly missed."
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Accurate portrayal of his Civil War service, courtesy D. Brandt, Civil War researcher:
He enlisted in Harrisburg July 9, 1863, as a private with Co. K, 47th Pennsylvania Militia, and honorably discharged with his company August 14, 1863. He spent this entire service in the coal region of Schuylkill County serving riot control. He also enlisted in Lancaster July 12, 1864, mustered into federal service at Philadelphia July 15 as a private with Co. C, 197th Pennsylvania Infantry, and honorably discharged with his company November 11, 1864.
Note: Pinkerton served in the 47th Pa Militia not the 47th Pa Volunteer's as mentioned on the obituary. They were two different units.
Obituary:Lancaster New Era, Jan 8, 1919
GEORGE W. PINKERTON, OLDEST POSTAL OFFICIAL DIES AT AGE 72
"A host of friends will learn with deep regret of the death of George W. Pinkerton, who for a period of 43 years was connected with the Lancaster Post Office. He died this afternoon at 1:20 o'clock in the Lancaster General Hospital from a complication of diseases, having been at that institution for three weeks. The deceased resided with his son Herbert G. Pinkerton at No. 218 East Clay St.
Mr. Pinkerton was born in Lancaster Jan 23 1846, being the son of the late George and Elizabeth Pinkerton. His wife, who was Miss Amanda Warren, is dead, but three sons survive. Herbert G. and Lloyd of Lancaster, and Neilson W. Pinkerton of Manheim. He was a brother of John Pinkerton of Marietta and Mrs. M. A. McGlinn of Lancaster.
During the Civil War the deceased served in the 47th Penna. Volunteers and was a member of the G.A.R. Mr. Pinkerton's connection with our post office began Feb 24, 1877 when he was appointed a letter carrier. He resigned April 30, 1885 and was reappointed Dec 15, 1889; removed April 4, 1894 through politics, was reappointed June 20, 1898, during these periods being letter carrier. March 1, 1908 he was appointed Superintendent of carriers and April 1, 1909 was made Assistant Post Master. Since June 1, 1916 he had been serving the information window. Mr. Pinkerton served a term as alderman of the 9th Ward during one of the periods he was not in the postal service. The deceased was a member of the Lancaster Ave. M. E. Church.
Mr. Pinkerton was the last link connecting the present with the establishment of the delivery service. Through his connection with the Postal Service he became one of the best known men in our city, courteous and always obliging, he was a valuable attache in our Post Office. He took a great interest in the Grand Army matters and was active in church affairs, a favorite among his many acquaintances, his presence will be sadly missed."
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Accurate portrayal of his Civil War service, courtesy D. Brandt, Civil War researcher:
He enlisted in Harrisburg July 9, 1863, as a private with Co. K, 47th Pennsylvania Militia, and honorably discharged with his company August 14, 1863. He spent this entire service in the coal region of Schuylkill County serving riot control. He also enlisted in Lancaster July 12, 1864, mustered into federal service at Philadelphia July 15 as a private with Co. C, 197th Pennsylvania Infantry, and honorably discharged with his company November 11, 1864.
Note: Pinkerton served in the 47th Pa Militia not the 47th Pa Volunteer's as mentioned on the obituary. They were two different units.
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Headstone is located on a slope and is leaning downhill somewhat and will eventually topple. It needs to be made to stand vertical.
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