According to "Massachusetts Town and Vital Records, 1620 - 1988," Reuben and Susan A. Kenney were married in Lawrence, Massachusetts on January 19, 1851. Reuben's parents are listed as Lewis and Rachel. Susan's were listed as Samuel and Polly Kenney.
According to "U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles" Reuben enlisted into Company G, 15th Maine Infantry Regiment at 34 years old. His residence at that time was Fremont, Maine. He enlisted on December 20, 1861 as a private but was promoted to a full corporal. Records state that his rank out was Sergeant. He died at the regimental hospital in New Orleans on October 6, 1863 according to the "Adjutant General's Report." Susan claimed his pension on December 23, 1863.
According to "Massachusetts Town and Vital Records, 1620 - 1988," Reuben and Susan A. Kenney were married in Lawrence, Massachusetts on January 19, 1851. Reuben's parents are listed as Lewis and Rachel. Susan's were listed as Samuel and Polly Kenney.
According to "U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles" Reuben enlisted into Company G, 15th Maine Infantry Regiment at 34 years old. His residence at that time was Fremont, Maine. He enlisted on December 20, 1861 as a private but was promoted to a full corporal. Records state that his rank out was Sergeant. He died at the regimental hospital in New Orleans on October 6, 1863 according to the "Adjutant General's Report." Susan claimed his pension on December 23, 1863.
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REUBEN N. DeLAITE/CO. G 15TH/ME. VOL. REG./DIED AT REGT'L/HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS/ OCT. 6, 1863/ AE 36 YRS. 11 MO. & 6 DS/ HAPPY ARE THEY THAT/DIE IN THE LORD.
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