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- There was a witness to the marrige of Richard and Joana by the name of Ira John VanZandt, and he signed his name as such, with the spelling of Vanzandt.
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The 1860 census shows the Van Sant's living in Dekalb, St. Lawrence Co., New York (p. 791), they appear as follows;
Richard Vanzant, 22, Male, Laborer, b. NY
Joanna Vanzant, 20, Female, Housekeeping, b. NY
Mary A. Vanzant, 1, b. NY
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Richard was a private in Co I in the 11th New York Cavalry in the Civil War. He served from August 14, 1862 through June 12, 1865.
Civil War Record: "He was not in any serious engagements, and was not wounded". His total service was 2 years, 9 months and 29 days. His enlistment address was Russell, St. Lawrence Co. , NY." Taken from Civil War Enlistment Records at St. Lawrence Co. Historical Association.
Richard's physical description at the time of his enlistment was; Age: 23, Height: 5'-9 1/2", Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Brown, Occupation: Farmer.
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There is a record of Richard being treated for a back injury from February 27, 1864 to March 8, 1864, after which he returned to service.
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Richard states in pension files that "while doing duty near Memphis, Tennessee"...he "contracted fever". He said this happened in late 1864 or early 1865. He also mentioned rib fractures of the left side in the same document. In about March 1865 he was in the Regimental Hospital at Germantown, Tennessee for the fever and chills.
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The 1870 census finds the family living in the Town of Lenox, Madison Co., New York (Roll 968 Book 1, Page 375b) as follows:
Van Sant Richard, 32, M, W, Day Laborer, b. NY
" Johanna, 31, F, W, Keeping House, b. NY
" Mary Ann, 12, F, W, At Home, b. NY, Attended School, Cannot Write
" Stephen, 5, M, W, At Home, b. NY
" George, 2, M, W, At Home, b. NY
" Anson, 2 months, M, W, At Home, b. NY (in March)
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Richard A. Van Sant and his wife Johannah appear on the 1880 census living in Russell, St. Lawrence Co., New York. He was a farmer age 43, and she was 41 and keeping house.
Sons:
Stephen 14,
George 12,
Joseph 10 were also at home and Richard's mother Betsey E. age 84. All family members stated they and their parents were born in N.Y.
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On the 1890 St. Lawrence County, Civil War Vet Census Transciption Files, Russell, Enumeration District 220. Richard stated he suffered from Rheumatism possibly brought on by his service in the Army.
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He was a Farmer in Russell, St. Lawrence Co. NY.
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The 1900 census finds Richard and Johanna in De Kalb, St. Lawrence Co., New York, Roll 1156 Book 1, Page 133.
(2 doors away from Johanna's brother Milo B. Collins).
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The 1910 census finds Richard and Johanna in District 177, Russell, St. Lawrence Co., New York, (Sheet 11 B).
He was 70 and had his own income. She was 68. They stated 4 of their 5 children were surviving at that date (1910), and they had been married 53 years.
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All of Richard's deceased relatives are found buried in Degrasse and South Russell.
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An interesting note from an e-mail by Arland Pike (grandson of Joseph Anson Van Sant):
Gary Bushaw's mother has a Family Bible which says Richard VanSant was in Ford's theatre when President Lincoln was shot !! .
I can believe it because he was in the 11th NY Cavalry stationed in the area.
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Davis Uriah I | Born 1707
1840 - 1913 (73 years)