1850 PA Census: Fayette Co. Connellsville Twp. p. 405b, lines 15-19
Series M432, roll 780, dwelling 83, family 83, 26 July 1850
Samuel P. DUSHANE, age 26, Capt. Steam Boat, $1,700 Real Estate, b. Penna.
Anne E., age 25, b. Penna.
James C., age 2
Joshua M., age 22, $300 Real Estate, b. Penna.
Elizabeth, age 24, b. Penna.
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Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia of Fayette County, Pennsylvania
editorially managed by John M. Gresham
assisted in the compilation by Samuel T. Wiley, A Citizen of the County
Compiled and Published by John M. Gresham & Co. Chicago: 1889
Bios: D Surnames: Gresham and Wiley, 1889: Biographical & Portrait Cyclopedia
Page 433
Captain JOSHUA MILTON DuSHANE, who nobly fought in defense of the Union during the darkest days of the Nation's history, and whose life has been one of activity and energy, was born Christmas day, 1827, in Westmoreland County, Penn., and is a son of Joshua DuShane and Mary McCormick DuShane. Joshua DuShane was born near Gettysburg, Adams County, Penn. in 1797. He was a fine teacher in his day, proficient in the languages and was a good surveyor. He married Mary McCormick, daughter of James McCormick; the latter came from Ireland to Broad Ford in about 1790. He and his eldest son James McCormick served in the War of 1812. James McCormick Sr. had the following children: James McCormick, Jr, John McCormick, William McCormick and Mary McCormick. Captain DuShane's paternal grandfather, Andrew DuShane, was a French Huguenot who fled from his native land on account of religious persecution, brought with him his father, two sisters, Rachel DuShane and Sarah DuShane, and located in New Castle county, Delaware. When the War of the Revolution broke out, Andrew and his father joined the patriot band, fought in many battles, and the father died while in the service. They both belonged to the "Delaware Blues." Andrew DuShane married Elizabeth Davis of near the battlefield of Brandywine, Delaware county. They had born to them four children: Isaac DuShane, Joshua DuShane, Elizabeth DuShane and Rachel DuShane. Joshua DuShane died in April, 1878. Captain J.M. DuShane was one of ten children born to his parents: Francis DuShane, Elizabeth DuShane, Samuel DuShane, Nancy DuShane, Margaret DuShane, Joshua M. DuShane, Robert DuShane, Jane DuShane, Newton DuShane and Martha DuShane. He was married December, 1850, to Jane Collins, daughter of James Collins and sister to Colonel John Collins. To them have been born five children: James D. DuShane, Mary DuShane, Eliza DuShane, Samuel H. DuShane and Anna DuShane. He received his education in the common schools of New Alexandria, Westmoreland County, Penn, and there learned the Tinner's trade. In 1850 he removed to Connellsville and opened a hardware and tinning establishment, conducted the same for eight years when he removed to Somerset county, Penn, where he remained until 1862. In that year he returned to Connellsville and recruited Company H, the only Fayette County company in the One Hundred and Forty-second Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, and was commissioned its captain. The regiment became part of the First Brigade, Third Division, First Corps, which was terribly slaughtered at the battle of Fredericksburg and again at Gettysburg. At the battle of Gettysburg, in the evening of the first day's fight, Captain DuShane was twice wounded, and with most of his company taken prisoner by the Confederates; was confined in Libby prison from July, 1863, to July, 1864, when he was removed and kept in a stockade, Macon, Georgia, until July 28; was then taken to Charleston, placed under the fire of the Union guns that were playing around South Carolina's metropolis. This ordeal he passed in safety, and was next taken to Columbus, South Carolina, thence to Wilmington, and with several hundred other officers exchanged, arrived in Annapolis, March 1, 1865. While at Richmond, he was captured and searched by the Confederates, but they failed to find $500 he had secreted. With this money, from time to time he purchased small quantities of provisions for himself and comrades, and thus survived through a long and terrible captivity and escaped death from starvation. On his return home he entered the revenue service and served six years as a gauger in the twenty first district. In 1872 he assisted in organizing the Youghiogeny Bank at Connellsville, and in 1873 was elected its president, holding the position for eight years. He is now a stockholder in the same bank. In 1878 he became a member of the firm Boyts, Porter & Company, founders and machinists of Connellsville. He owns a beautiful farm near Connellsville, is also engaged in farming and stock raising, speculates in real estate, and is now the president of the Building and Loan Association at Connellsville. For two terms he served as burgess of Connellsville; has been a member of the council and school director. He is a P.G. in the Odd Fellows, a member of W.F. Kurtz Post, No 104, G.A.R. and has been twice commissioned major of the National Guards of Pennsylvania. The J.M. DuShane Camp, No 77, is named for him. He has attended many republican state conventions. He was at LaFayette Hall, Pittsburgh, at the convention of 1856, and witnessed the birth of the republican party. Reared a Covenanter, but being a Presbyterian in belief, he united with that church in 1874. Captain DuShane has led a busy life, and has been of great benefit to the community in which he lives. He was a gallant soldier, and as a gentleman, is held in the highest esteem by all who knew him.
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1860 PA Census: Somerset Co. Somerset Borough, P.O. Benford's Store, p. 459, lines 28-34
Series M653, roll 1183, dwelling 568, family 547, 5 July 1860
Joshua M. DUSHANE, 32, Tinner, $750 Real Estate / $300 Personal Estate, b. Pa.
Jane C., 32, b. Pa.
James D., 8, school; Mary, 7, school; Samuel, 5; Eliza, 1
Sarah A. COLLINS, 16
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1870 PA Census: Fayette Co. Connellsville Borough, p. 71b, lines 27-33
Series M593, roll 1342, dwelling 108, family 111, 8 July 1870
Joshua DUSHANE, age 41, Guager at Distillery, $500 Personal Estate, b., Penna.
Jane, age 41, Keeps House, b. Penna.
James D., age 18, at home, attending school; Mary, age 16, attending school
Samuel R., age 14, attending school; Eliza M., age 11, attending school
Emma, age 9, attending school
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1880 PA Census: Fayette Co. Connellsville, Witter Ave., ed 35, p. 23, lines 21-26
Series T9, roll 1129, dwelling 168, family 202, 11 June 1880
J.M. DUSHANE, age 51, married, Dry Goods Merchant, b. Penna., parents b. Penna.
Jane C., age 51, wife, married, Keeping House, b. Penna., parents b. Penna.
Mary E., age 24, dau; Sam H., age 22, son, attending law school
Eliza, age 19, dau, attending school; Annie, age 17, dau, attending school
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1900 PA Census: Fayette Co. Connellsville Boro, Ward 2, #126 Witter Ave., ed 8, p. 16a, lines 18-22
Series T623, roll 1410, dwelling 293, family 312, 15 June 1900
Joshua M. DUSHANE, Head, Dec 1827, age 72, marr. 49 yrs, b. Penna., parents b. Penna., Capitalist
Mary, dau, Nov 1853, age 46, single, Clerk Insurance Office
Sam H., son, May 1855, age 45, single, Insurance & Real Estate Agent
Eliza, dau, Oct 1858, age 41, single
+ one servant, name nearly illegible, female, Mar 1887, age 13
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Indiana, PA: Indiana Evening Gazette, issue of Thursday, 25 March 1909, p. 1, col. 3
BREAD ON THE WATERS.
Capt. DuShane's Death Recalls Interesting Civil War Incidents.
The death of Capt. J.M. DuShane, of Connellsville, which occurred on March 23, recalls some incidents occurring during the Civil war in which Gen. Harry White and Col. Richard White of town, figured.
During the time when Gen. Harry White, nearly naked, penniless and despondent was confined a prisoner in Libby prison, Capt. DuShane, who had been captured by the Confederates, was brought there. He had just been paid off by the government and had considerable money about him.
Meeting Gen. White he said, 'Do you need any money'' 'Yes, good angel, yes,' replied the Indiana man, whereupon the captain gave him some $15 or $20, which seemed a great fortune under the circumstances.
The two became fast friends during the time in which they remained together.
Later Capt. DuShane was transferred to the prison at Charleston, and was there when Col. Richard White was brought there a prisoner.
The two met and Col. White said, 'By the way Captain, do you need any money' I have some and I'm afraid the Johnnies get it.'
Overjoyed at his good fortune, the captain expressed his urgent need in that respect and was accordingly accommodated.
Thus the bread cast upon the waters in the case of Harry White returned on the tide of Richard White's friendship, and the Captain's goodness of heart met its reward.
Capt. DuShane was born in New Alexandria 80 years ago. During the war he commanded Company H, 142d Regiment, P.V.I., the company being recruited in Connellsville where Capt. DuShane was one of the foremost citizens.
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Several extremely lengthy and detailed obits are found as follows, at ancestry.com, in their "Historical Newspapers" collection:
Connellsville, PA: The Weekly Courier, issue of Tuesday, 23 March 1909, p. 1, col. 4
Connellsville, PA: The Weekly Courier, issue of Saturday, 27 March 1909, p. 5, cols. 1-2
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Connellsville, PA: The Weekly Courier, issue of Thursday, 8 April 1909, p. 6, col. 3
DuShane Will Filed.
Letters of administration were granted Saturday to Sam H. DuShane and James C. Munson, in the estate of the late Captain Joshua M. DuShane of Connellsville, bond being filed in the sum of $80,000. The estate is valued at $70,000, $40,000 of which is in real estate and $30,000 personal property. The bond is signed by Sam H. DuShane, James C. Munson, Joseph T. Johnston, George A. Munson, Mary E. DuShane and Elizabeth DuShane.
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http://www.pa-roots.com/~westmoreland/townships/derry/newalexandria.html
New Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery, Church Street, New Alexandria, Derry Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA
DUSHANE, Joshua M.: 1827-1909
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Series M432, roll 780, dwelling 83, family 83, 26 July 1850
Samuel P. DUSHANE, age 26, Capt. Steam Boat, $1,700 Real Estate, b. Penna.
Anne E., age 25, b. Penna.
James C., age 2
Joshua M., age 22, $300 Real Estate, b. Penna.
Elizabeth, age 24, b. Penna.
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Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia of Fayette County, Pennsylvania
editorially managed by John M. Gresham
assisted in the compilation by Samuel T. Wiley, A Citizen of the County
Compiled and Published by John M. Gresham & Co. Chicago: 1889
Bios: D Surnames: Gresham and Wiley, 1889: Biographical & Portrait Cyclopedia
Page 433
Captain JOSHUA MILTON DuSHANE, who nobly fought in defense of the Union during the darkest days of the Nation's history, and whose life has been one of activity and energy, was born Christmas day, 1827, in Westmoreland County, Penn., and is a son of Joshua DuShane and Mary McCormick DuShane. Joshua DuShane was born near Gettysburg, Adams County, Penn. in 1797. He was a fine teacher in his day, proficient in the languages and was a good surveyor. He married Mary McCormick, daughter of James McCormick; the latter came from Ireland to Broad Ford in about 1790. He and his eldest son James McCormick served in the War of 1812. James McCormick Sr. had the following children: James McCormick, Jr, John McCormick, William McCormick and Mary McCormick. Captain DuShane's paternal grandfather, Andrew DuShane, was a French Huguenot who fled from his native land on account of religious persecution, brought with him his father, two sisters, Rachel DuShane and Sarah DuShane, and located in New Castle county, Delaware. When the War of the Revolution broke out, Andrew and his father joined the patriot band, fought in many battles, and the father died while in the service. They both belonged to the "Delaware Blues." Andrew DuShane married Elizabeth Davis of near the battlefield of Brandywine, Delaware county. They had born to them four children: Isaac DuShane, Joshua DuShane, Elizabeth DuShane and Rachel DuShane. Joshua DuShane died in April, 1878. Captain J.M. DuShane was one of ten children born to his parents: Francis DuShane, Elizabeth DuShane, Samuel DuShane, Nancy DuShane, Margaret DuShane, Joshua M. DuShane, Robert DuShane, Jane DuShane, Newton DuShane and Martha DuShane. He was married December, 1850, to Jane Collins, daughter of James Collins and sister to Colonel John Collins. To them have been born five children: James D. DuShane, Mary DuShane, Eliza DuShane, Samuel H. DuShane and Anna DuShane. He received his education in the common schools of New Alexandria, Westmoreland County, Penn, and there learned the Tinner's trade. In 1850 he removed to Connellsville and opened a hardware and tinning establishment, conducted the same for eight years when he removed to Somerset county, Penn, where he remained until 1862. In that year he returned to Connellsville and recruited Company H, the only Fayette County company in the One Hundred and Forty-second Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, and was commissioned its captain. The regiment became part of the First Brigade, Third Division, First Corps, which was terribly slaughtered at the battle of Fredericksburg and again at Gettysburg. At the battle of Gettysburg, in the evening of the first day's fight, Captain DuShane was twice wounded, and with most of his company taken prisoner by the Confederates; was confined in Libby prison from July, 1863, to July, 1864, when he was removed and kept in a stockade, Macon, Georgia, until July 28; was then taken to Charleston, placed under the fire of the Union guns that were playing around South Carolina's metropolis. This ordeal he passed in safety, and was next taken to Columbus, South Carolina, thence to Wilmington, and with several hundred other officers exchanged, arrived in Annapolis, March 1, 1865. While at Richmond, he was captured and searched by the Confederates, but they failed to find $500 he had secreted. With this money, from time to time he purchased small quantities of provisions for himself and comrades, and thus survived through a long and terrible captivity and escaped death from starvation. On his return home he entered the revenue service and served six years as a gauger in the twenty first district. In 1872 he assisted in organizing the Youghiogeny Bank at Connellsville, and in 1873 was elected its president, holding the position for eight years. He is now a stockholder in the same bank. In 1878 he became a member of the firm Boyts, Porter & Company, founders and machinists of Connellsville. He owns a beautiful farm near Connellsville, is also engaged in farming and stock raising, speculates in real estate, and is now the president of the Building and Loan Association at Connellsville. For two terms he served as burgess of Connellsville; has been a member of the council and school director. He is a P.G. in the Odd Fellows, a member of W.F. Kurtz Post, No 104, G.A.R. and has been twice commissioned major of the National Guards of Pennsylvania. The J.M. DuShane Camp, No 77, is named for him. He has attended many republican state conventions. He was at LaFayette Hall, Pittsburgh, at the convention of 1856, and witnessed the birth of the republican party. Reared a Covenanter, but being a Presbyterian in belief, he united with that church in 1874. Captain DuShane has led a busy life, and has been of great benefit to the community in which he lives. He was a gallant soldier, and as a gentleman, is held in the highest esteem by all who knew him.
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1860 PA Census: Somerset Co. Somerset Borough, P.O. Benford's Store, p. 459, lines 28-34
Series M653, roll 1183, dwelling 568, family 547, 5 July 1860
Joshua M. DUSHANE, 32, Tinner, $750 Real Estate / $300 Personal Estate, b. Pa.
Jane C., 32, b. Pa.
James D., 8, school; Mary, 7, school; Samuel, 5; Eliza, 1
Sarah A. COLLINS, 16
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1870 PA Census: Fayette Co. Connellsville Borough, p. 71b, lines 27-33
Series M593, roll 1342, dwelling 108, family 111, 8 July 1870
Joshua DUSHANE, age 41, Guager at Distillery, $500 Personal Estate, b., Penna.
Jane, age 41, Keeps House, b. Penna.
James D., age 18, at home, attending school; Mary, age 16, attending school
Samuel R., age 14, attending school; Eliza M., age 11, attending school
Emma, age 9, attending school
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1880 PA Census: Fayette Co. Connellsville, Witter Ave., ed 35, p. 23, lines 21-26
Series T9, roll 1129, dwelling 168, family 202, 11 June 1880
J.M. DUSHANE, age 51, married, Dry Goods Merchant, b. Penna., parents b. Penna.
Jane C., age 51, wife, married, Keeping House, b. Penna., parents b. Penna.
Mary E., age 24, dau; Sam H., age 22, son, attending law school
Eliza, age 19, dau, attending school; Annie, age 17, dau, attending school
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1900 PA Census: Fayette Co. Connellsville Boro, Ward 2, #126 Witter Ave., ed 8, p. 16a, lines 18-22
Series T623, roll 1410, dwelling 293, family 312, 15 June 1900
Joshua M. DUSHANE, Head, Dec 1827, age 72, marr. 49 yrs, b. Penna., parents b. Penna., Capitalist
Mary, dau, Nov 1853, age 46, single, Clerk Insurance Office
Sam H., son, May 1855, age 45, single, Insurance & Real Estate Agent
Eliza, dau, Oct 1858, age 41, single
+ one servant, name nearly illegible, female, Mar 1887, age 13
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Indiana, PA: Indiana Evening Gazette, issue of Thursday, 25 March 1909, p. 1, col. 3
BREAD ON THE WATERS.
Capt. DuShane's Death Recalls Interesting Civil War Incidents.
The death of Capt. J.M. DuShane, of Connellsville, which occurred on March 23, recalls some incidents occurring during the Civil war in which Gen. Harry White and Col. Richard White of town, figured.
During the time when Gen. Harry White, nearly naked, penniless and despondent was confined a prisoner in Libby prison, Capt. DuShane, who had been captured by the Confederates, was brought there. He had just been paid off by the government and had considerable money about him.
Meeting Gen. White he said, 'Do you need any money'' 'Yes, good angel, yes,' replied the Indiana man, whereupon the captain gave him some $15 or $20, which seemed a great fortune under the circumstances.
The two became fast friends during the time in which they remained together.
Later Capt. DuShane was transferred to the prison at Charleston, and was there when Col. Richard White was brought there a prisoner.
The two met and Col. White said, 'By the way Captain, do you need any money' I have some and I'm afraid the Johnnies get it.'
Overjoyed at his good fortune, the captain expressed his urgent need in that respect and was accordingly accommodated.
Thus the bread cast upon the waters in the case of Harry White returned on the tide of Richard White's friendship, and the Captain's goodness of heart met its reward.
Capt. DuShane was born in New Alexandria 80 years ago. During the war he commanded Company H, 142d Regiment, P.V.I., the company being recruited in Connellsville where Capt. DuShane was one of the foremost citizens.
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Several extremely lengthy and detailed obits are found as follows, at ancestry.com, in their "Historical Newspapers" collection:
Connellsville, PA: The Weekly Courier, issue of Tuesday, 23 March 1909, p. 1, col. 4
Connellsville, PA: The Weekly Courier, issue of Saturday, 27 March 1909, p. 5, cols. 1-2
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Connellsville, PA: The Weekly Courier, issue of Thursday, 8 April 1909, p. 6, col. 3
DuShane Will Filed.
Letters of administration were granted Saturday to Sam H. DuShane and James C. Munson, in the estate of the late Captain Joshua M. DuShane of Connellsville, bond being filed in the sum of $80,000. The estate is valued at $70,000, $40,000 of which is in real estate and $30,000 personal property. The bond is signed by Sam H. DuShane, James C. Munson, Joseph T. Johnston, George A. Munson, Mary E. DuShane and Elizabeth DuShane.
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http://www.pa-roots.com/~westmoreland/townships/derry/newalexandria.html
New Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery, Church Street, New Alexandria, Derry Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA
DUSHANE, Joshua M.: 1827-1909
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1850 PA Census: Fayette Co. Connellsville Twp. p. 405b, lines 15-19
Series M432, roll 780, dwelling 83, family 83, 26 July 1850
Samuel P. DUSHANE, age 26, Capt. Steam Boat, $1,700 Real Estate, b. Penna.
Anne E., age 25, b. Penna.
James C., age 2
Joshua M., age 22, $300 Real Estate, b. Penna.
Elizabeth, age 24, b. Penna.
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Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia of Fayette County, Pennsylvania
editorially managed by John M. Gresham
assisted in the compilation by Samuel T. Wiley, A Citizen of the County
Compiled and Published by John M. Gresham & Co. Chicago: 1889
Bios: D Surnames: Gresham and Wiley, 1889: Biographical & Portrait Cyclopedia
Page 433
Captain JOSHUA MILTON DuSHANE, who nobly fought in defense of the Union during the darkest days of the Nation's history, and whose life has been one of activity and energy, was born Christmas day, 1827, in Westmoreland County, Penn., and is a son of Joshua DuShane and Mary McCormick DuShane. Joshua DuShane was born near Gettysburg, Adams County, Penn. in 1797. He was a fine teacher in his day, proficient in the languages and was a good surveyor. He married Mary McCormick, daughter of James McCormick; the latter came from Ireland to Broad Ford in about 1790. He and his eldest son James McCormick served in the War of 1812. James McCormick Sr. had the following children: James McCormick, Jr, John McCormick, William McCormick and Mary McCormick. Captain DuShane's paternal grandfather, Andrew DuShane, was a French Huguenot who fled from his native land on account of religious persecution, brought with him his father, two sisters, Rachel DuShane and Sarah DuShane, and located in New Castle county, Delaware. When the War of the Revolution broke out, Andrew and his father joined the patriot band, fought in many battles, and the father died while in the service. They both belonged to the "Delaware Blues." Andrew DuShane married Elizabeth Davis of near the battlefield of Brandywine, Delaware county. They had born to them four children: Isaac DuShane, Joshua DuShane, Elizabeth DuShane and Rachel DuShane. Joshua DuShane died in April, 1878. Captain J.M. DuShane was one of ten children born to his parents: Francis DuShane, Elizabeth DuShane, Samuel DuShane, Nancy DuShane, Margaret DuShane, Joshua M. DuShane, Robert DuShane, Jane DuShane, Newton DuShane and Martha DuShane. He was married December, 1850, to Jane Collins, daughter of James Collins and sister to Colonel John Collins. To them have been born five children: James D. DuShane, Mary DuShane, Eliza DuShane, Samuel H. DuShane and Anna DuShane. He received his education in the common schools of New Alexandria, Westmoreland County, Penn, and there learned the Tinner's trade. In 1850 he removed to Connellsville and opened a hardware and tinning establishment, conducted the same for eight years when he removed to Somerset county, Penn, where he remained until 1862. In that year he returned to Connellsville and recruited Company H, the only Fayette County company in the One Hundred and Forty-second Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, and was commissioned its captain. The regiment became part of the First Brigade, Third Division, First Corps, which was terribly slaughtered at the battle of Fredericksburg and again at Gettysburg. At the battle of Gettysburg, in the evening of the first day's fight, Captain DuShane was twice wounded, and with most of his company taken prisoner by the Confederates; was confined in Libby prison from July, 1863, to July, 1864, when he was removed and kept in a stockade, Macon, Georgia, until July 28; was then taken to Charleston, placed under the fire of the Union guns that were playing around South Carolina's metropolis. This ordeal he passed in safety, and was next taken to Columbus, South Carolina, thence to Wilmington, and with several hundred other officers exchanged, arrived in Annapolis, March 1, 1865. While at Richmond, he was captured and searched by the Confederates, but they failed to find $500 he had secreted. With this money, from time to time he purchased small quantities of provisions for himself and comrades, and thus survived through a long and terrible captivity and escaped death from starvation. On his return home he entered the revenue service and served six years as a gauger in the twenty first district. In 1872 he assisted in organizing the Youghiogeny Bank at Connellsville, and in 1873 was elected its president, holding the position for eight years. He is now a stockholder in the same bank. In 1878 he became a member of the firm Boyts, Porter & Company, founders and machinists of Connellsville. He owns a beautiful farm near Connellsville, is also engaged in farming and stock raising, speculates in real estate, and is now the president of the Building and Loan Association at Connellsville. For two terms he served as burgess of Connellsville; has been a member of the council and school director. He is a P.G. in the Odd Fellows, a member of W.F. Kurtz Post, No 104, G.A.R. and has been twice commissioned major of the National Guards of Pennsylvania. The J.M. DuShane Camp, No 77, is named for him. He has attended many republican state conventions. He was at LaFayette Hall, Pittsburgh, at the convention of 1856, and witnessed the birth of the republican party. Reared a Covenanter, but being a Presbyterian in belief, he united with that church in 1874. Captain DuShane has led a busy life, and has been of great benefit to the community in which he lives. He was a gallant soldier, and as a gentleman, is held in the highest esteem by all who knew him.
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1860 PA Census: Somerset Co. Somerset Borough, P.O. Benford's Store, p. 459, lines 28-34
Series M653, roll 1183, dwelling 568, family 547, 5 July 1860
Joshua M. DUSHANE, 32, Tinner, $750 Real Estate / $300 Personal Estate, b. Pa.
Jane C., 32, b. Pa.
James D., 8, school; Mary, 7, school; Samuel, 5; Eliza, 1
Sarah A. COLLINS, 16
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1870 PA Census: Fayette Co. Connellsville Borough, p. 71b, lines 27-33
Series M593, roll 1342, dwelling 108, family 111, 8 July 1870
Joshua DUSHANE, age 41, Guager at Distillery, $500 Personal Estate, b., Penna.
Jane, age 41, Keeps House, b. Penna.
James D., age 18, at home, attending school; Mary, age 16, attending school
Samuel R., age 14, attending school; Eliza M., age 11, attending school
Emma, age 9, attending school
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1880 PA Census: Fayette Co. Connellsville, Witter Ave., ed 35, p. 23, lines 21-26
Series T9, roll 1129, dwelling 168, family 202, 11 June 1880
J.M. DUSHANE, age 51, married, Dry Goods Merchant, b. Penna., parents b. Penna.
Jane C., age 51, wife, married, Keeping House, b. Penna., parents b. Penna.
Mary E., age 24, dau; Sam H., age 22, son, attending law school
Eliza, age 19, dau, attending school; Annie, age 17, dau, attending school
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1900 PA Census: Fayette Co. Connellsville Boro, Ward 2, #126 Witter Ave., ed 8, p. 16a, lines 18-22
Series T623, roll 1410, dwelling 293, family 312, 15 June 1900
Joshua M. DUSHANE, Head, Dec 1827, age 72, marr. 49 yrs, b. Penna., parents b. Penna., Capitalist
Mary, dau, Nov 1853, age 46, single, Clerk Insurance Office
Sam H., son, May 1855, age 45, single, Insurance & Real Estate Agent
Eliza, dau, Oct 1858, age 41, single
+ one servant, name nearly illegible, female, Mar 1887, age 13
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Indiana, PA: Indiana Evening Gazette, issue of Thursday, 25 March 1909, p. 1, col. 3
BREAD ON THE WATERS.
Capt. DuShane's Death Recalls Interesting Civil War Incidents.
The death of Capt. J.M. DuShane, of Connellsville, which occurred on March 23, recalls some incidents occurring during the Civil war in which Gen. Harry White and Col. Richard White of town, figured.
During the time when Gen. Harry White, nearly naked, penniless and despondent was confined a prisoner in Libby prison, Capt. DuShane, who had been captured by the Confederates, was brought there. He had just been paid off by the government and had considerable money about him.
Meeting Gen. White he said, 'Do you need any money'' 'Yes, good angel, yes,' replied the Indiana man, whereupon the captain gave him some $15 or $20, which seemed a great fortune under the circumstances.
The two became fast friends during the time in which they remained together.
Later Capt. DuShane was transferred to the prison at Charleston, and was there when Col. Richard White was brought there a prisoner.
The two met and Col. White said, 'By the way Captain, do you need any money' I have some and I'm afraid the Johnnies get it.'
Overjoyed at his good fortune, the captain expressed his urgent need in that respect and was accordingly accommodated.
Thus the bread cast upon the waters in the case of Harry White returned on the tide of Richard White's friendship, and the Captain's goodness of heart met its reward.
Capt. DuShane was born in New Alexandria 80 years ago. During the war he commanded Company H, 142d Regiment, P.V.I., the company being recruited in Connellsville where Capt. DuShane was one of the foremost citizens.
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Several extremely lengthy and detailed obits are found as follows, at ancestry.com, in their "Historical Newspapers" collection:
Connellsville, PA: The Weekly Courier, issue of Tuesday, 23 March 1909, p. 1, col. 4
Connellsville, PA: The Weekly Courier, issue of Saturday, 27 March 1909, p. 5, cols. 1-2
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Connellsville, PA: The Weekly Courier, issue of Thursday, 8 April 1909, p. 6, col. 3
DuShane Will Filed.
Letters of administration were granted Saturday to Sam H. DuShane and James C. Munson, in the estate of the late Captain Joshua M. DuShane of Connellsville, bond being filed in the sum of $80,000. The estate is valued at $70,000, $40,000 of which is in real estate and $30,000 personal property. The bond is signed by Sam H. DuShane, James C. Munson, Joseph T. Johnston, George A. Munson, Mary E. DuShane and Elizabeth DuShane.
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http://www.pa-roots.com/~westmoreland/townships/derry/newalexandria.html
New Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery, Church Street, New Alexandria, Derry Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA
DUSHANE, Joshua M.: 1827-1909
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Series M432, roll 780, dwelling 83, family 83, 26 July 1850
Samuel P. DUSHANE, age 26, Capt. Steam Boat, $1,700 Real Estate, b. Penna.
Anne E., age 25, b. Penna.
James C., age 2
Joshua M., age 22, $300 Real Estate, b. Penna.
Elizabeth, age 24, b. Penna.
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Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia of Fayette County, Pennsylvania
editorially managed by John M. Gresham
assisted in the compilation by Samuel T. Wiley, A Citizen of the County
Compiled and Published by John M. Gresham & Co. Chicago: 1889
Bios: D Surnames: Gresham and Wiley, 1889: Biographical & Portrait Cyclopedia
Page 433
Captain JOSHUA MILTON DuSHANE, who nobly fought in defense of the Union during the darkest days of the Nation's history, and whose life has been one of activity and energy, was born Christmas day, 1827, in Westmoreland County, Penn., and is a son of Joshua DuShane and Mary McCormick DuShane. Joshua DuShane was born near Gettysburg, Adams County, Penn. in 1797. He was a fine teacher in his day, proficient in the languages and was a good surveyor. He married Mary McCormick, daughter of James McCormick; the latter came from Ireland to Broad Ford in about 1790. He and his eldest son James McCormick served in the War of 1812. James McCormick Sr. had the following children: James McCormick, Jr, John McCormick, William McCormick and Mary McCormick. Captain DuShane's paternal grandfather, Andrew DuShane, was a French Huguenot who fled from his native land on account of religious persecution, brought with him his father, two sisters, Rachel DuShane and Sarah DuShane, and located in New Castle county, Delaware. When the War of the Revolution broke out, Andrew and his father joined the patriot band, fought in many battles, and the father died while in the service. They both belonged to the "Delaware Blues." Andrew DuShane married Elizabeth Davis of near the battlefield of Brandywine, Delaware county. They had born to them four children: Isaac DuShane, Joshua DuShane, Elizabeth DuShane and Rachel DuShane. Joshua DuShane died in April, 1878. Captain J.M. DuShane was one of ten children born to his parents: Francis DuShane, Elizabeth DuShane, Samuel DuShane, Nancy DuShane, Margaret DuShane, Joshua M. DuShane, Robert DuShane, Jane DuShane, Newton DuShane and Martha DuShane. He was married December, 1850, to Jane Collins, daughter of James Collins and sister to Colonel John Collins. To them have been born five children: James D. DuShane, Mary DuShane, Eliza DuShane, Samuel H. DuShane and Anna DuShane. He received his education in the common schools of New Alexandria, Westmoreland County, Penn, and there learned the Tinner's trade. In 1850 he removed to Connellsville and opened a hardware and tinning establishment, conducted the same for eight years when he removed to Somerset county, Penn, where he remained until 1862. In that year he returned to Connellsville and recruited Company H, the only Fayette County company in the One Hundred and Forty-second Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, and was commissioned its captain. The regiment became part of the First Brigade, Third Division, First Corps, which was terribly slaughtered at the battle of Fredericksburg and again at Gettysburg. At the battle of Gettysburg, in the evening of the first day's fight, Captain DuShane was twice wounded, and with most of his company taken prisoner by the Confederates; was confined in Libby prison from July, 1863, to July, 1864, when he was removed and kept in a stockade, Macon, Georgia, until July 28; was then taken to Charleston, placed under the fire of the Union guns that were playing around South Carolina's metropolis. This ordeal he passed in safety, and was next taken to Columbus, South Carolina, thence to Wilmington, and with several hundred other officers exchanged, arrived in Annapolis, March 1, 1865. While at Richmond, he was captured and searched by the Confederates, but they failed to find $500 he had secreted. With this money, from time to time he purchased small quantities of provisions for himself and comrades, and thus survived through a long and terrible captivity and escaped death from starvation. On his return home he entered the revenue service and served six years as a gauger in the twenty first district. In 1872 he assisted in organizing the Youghiogeny Bank at Connellsville, and in 1873 was elected its president, holding the position for eight years. He is now a stockholder in the same bank. In 1878 he became a member of the firm Boyts, Porter & Company, founders and machinists of Connellsville. He owns a beautiful farm near Connellsville, is also engaged in farming and stock raising, speculates in real estate, and is now the president of the Building and Loan Association at Connellsville. For two terms he served as burgess of Connellsville; has been a member of the council and school director. He is a P.G. in the Odd Fellows, a member of W.F. Kurtz Post, No 104, G.A.R. and has been twice commissioned major of the National Guards of Pennsylvania. The J.M. DuShane Camp, No 77, is named for him. He has attended many republican state conventions. He was at LaFayette Hall, Pittsburgh, at the convention of 1856, and witnessed the birth of the republican party. Reared a Covenanter, but being a Presbyterian in belief, he united with that church in 1874. Captain DuShane has led a busy life, and has been of great benefit to the community in which he lives. He was a gallant soldier, and as a gentleman, is held in the highest esteem by all who knew him.
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1860 PA Census: Somerset Co. Somerset Borough, P.O. Benford's Store, p. 459, lines 28-34
Series M653, roll 1183, dwelling 568, family 547, 5 July 1860
Joshua M. DUSHANE, 32, Tinner, $750 Real Estate / $300 Personal Estate, b. Pa.
Jane C., 32, b. Pa.
James D., 8, school; Mary, 7, school; Samuel, 5; Eliza, 1
Sarah A. COLLINS, 16
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1870 PA Census: Fayette Co. Connellsville Borough, p. 71b, lines 27-33
Series M593, roll 1342, dwelling 108, family 111, 8 July 1870
Joshua DUSHANE, age 41, Guager at Distillery, $500 Personal Estate, b., Penna.
Jane, age 41, Keeps House, b. Penna.
James D., age 18, at home, attending school; Mary, age 16, attending school
Samuel R., age 14, attending school; Eliza M., age 11, attending school
Emma, age 9, attending school
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1880 PA Census: Fayette Co. Connellsville, Witter Ave., ed 35, p. 23, lines 21-26
Series T9, roll 1129, dwelling 168, family 202, 11 June 1880
J.M. DUSHANE, age 51, married, Dry Goods Merchant, b. Penna., parents b. Penna.
Jane C., age 51, wife, married, Keeping House, b. Penna., parents b. Penna.
Mary E., age 24, dau; Sam H., age 22, son, attending law school
Eliza, age 19, dau, attending school; Annie, age 17, dau, attending school
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1900 PA Census: Fayette Co. Connellsville Boro, Ward 2, #126 Witter Ave., ed 8, p. 16a, lines 18-22
Series T623, roll 1410, dwelling 293, family 312, 15 June 1900
Joshua M. DUSHANE, Head, Dec 1827, age 72, marr. 49 yrs, b. Penna., parents b. Penna., Capitalist
Mary, dau, Nov 1853, age 46, single, Clerk Insurance Office
Sam H., son, May 1855, age 45, single, Insurance & Real Estate Agent
Eliza, dau, Oct 1858, age 41, single
+ one servant, name nearly illegible, female, Mar 1887, age 13
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Indiana, PA: Indiana Evening Gazette, issue of Thursday, 25 March 1909, p. 1, col. 3
BREAD ON THE WATERS.
Capt. DuShane's Death Recalls Interesting Civil War Incidents.
The death of Capt. J.M. DuShane, of Connellsville, which occurred on March 23, recalls some incidents occurring during the Civil war in which Gen. Harry White and Col. Richard White of town, figured.
During the time when Gen. Harry White, nearly naked, penniless and despondent was confined a prisoner in Libby prison, Capt. DuShane, who had been captured by the Confederates, was brought there. He had just been paid off by the government and had considerable money about him.
Meeting Gen. White he said, 'Do you need any money'' 'Yes, good angel, yes,' replied the Indiana man, whereupon the captain gave him some $15 or $20, which seemed a great fortune under the circumstances.
The two became fast friends during the time in which they remained together.
Later Capt. DuShane was transferred to the prison at Charleston, and was there when Col. Richard White was brought there a prisoner.
The two met and Col. White said, 'By the way Captain, do you need any money' I have some and I'm afraid the Johnnies get it.'
Overjoyed at his good fortune, the captain expressed his urgent need in that respect and was accordingly accommodated.
Thus the bread cast upon the waters in the case of Harry White returned on the tide of Richard White's friendship, and the Captain's goodness of heart met its reward.
Capt. DuShane was born in New Alexandria 80 years ago. During the war he commanded Company H, 142d Regiment, P.V.I., the company being recruited in Connellsville where Capt. DuShane was one of the foremost citizens.
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Several extremely lengthy and detailed obits are found as follows, at ancestry.com, in their "Historical Newspapers" collection:
Connellsville, PA: The Weekly Courier, issue of Tuesday, 23 March 1909, p. 1, col. 4
Connellsville, PA: The Weekly Courier, issue of Saturday, 27 March 1909, p. 5, cols. 1-2
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Connellsville, PA: The Weekly Courier, issue of Thursday, 8 April 1909, p. 6, col. 3
DuShane Will Filed.
Letters of administration were granted Saturday to Sam H. DuShane and James C. Munson, in the estate of the late Captain Joshua M. DuShane of Connellsville, bond being filed in the sum of $80,000. The estate is valued at $70,000, $40,000 of which is in real estate and $30,000 personal property. The bond is signed by Sam H. DuShane, James C. Munson, Joseph T. Johnston, George A. Munson, Mary E. DuShane and Elizabeth DuShane.
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New Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery, Church Street, New Alexandria, Derry Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA
DUSHANE, Joshua M.: 1827-1909
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