CLINTSMAN, Bessie M.

Myron — Orrie L.. Orrie was born Sep 1859, New York; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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Christopher stated on his Civil War - Invalid Pension Application, that for 35 years prior to his enlistment in the Army he had resided in Russell, St. Lawrence Co., New York, and that he had resided there since his discharge.
He went on to state that he had farmed, chopped wood, and cleared land prior to enlisting in the Union Army.
Regarding his service in the Army he stated "I was taken with a violent cold while at Fort Independence, (Mass.) which was followed by a severe cough, which brought on a pain in my left side. I was sent to Richmond, Va. in the later part of May, 1865. A short time after my arrival there I was taken with chronic diarrhea. I was treated in the regiment for a while and then sent to the hospital"...
The result of this last illness led to Christopher's discharge.
Christopher suffered with the side pain and other ailments for years after his discharge. However he stated that he found some relief by spending time in the wilderness, living on wild game and fish.
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Christopher appears on the 1850 census living in Herman, St. Lawrence Co., New York (p. 285) as follows;
Clintsman, Christopher, 26, M, Labor, b. New York
Clintsman, Salina, 28, F, b. New York
Clintsman, Alvin, 2, M, b. New York
Clintsman, Edward (Orville?), 1, M, b. New York
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Christopher appears on the 1860 census living in Russell, St. Lawrence Co., New York (Roll 852, Book 1, Page 23) as follows;
Clintsman, C., 34, M,W, Farm Labor, $0/$50, New York
Clintsman, Salina, 37, F,W, Keeping House, New York
Clintsman, Alvin, 13, M,W, Keeping House, New York
Clintsman, Orville, 11, M,W
Clintsman, Cynthia, 9, F,W
Clintsman, Myron, 7, M,W
Clintsman, Ella, 5, F,W
Clintsman, Charles, 3, M,W
Clintsman, Lucy, 5/12, F, W
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He enlisted March 14, 1865 and was released October 15, 1865, total service 7 months and 2 days.
1890 St. Lawrence County Civil War Veteran Census Transcription Files, Russell, Enumeration District 220. Civil War discharge records show he was released from the Co. D, 2nd Battalion, 17 Regiment. under U.S. Regulars in Richmond, Va. in June 1865, and received back pay for four months and travel pay.
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His physical description in was as follows; (from pension file)
Age: 40, Height: 5'-9 1/2", Complexion: Fair, Hair: Dark, Eyes: Blue.
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Christopher appears on the 1870 census living in Russell, St. Lawrence Co., New York as follows;
Clintsman, C., 45, M,W, Farmer, 1,500, 500, New York
Clintsman, Salina, 48, F,W, Keeping House, New York
Clintsman, Alvin, 22, M,W, Farming, New York
Clintsman, Orville, 21, M,W, Farming, New York
Clintsman, Cynthia, 18, F,W, House Keeper,New York
Clintsman, Myron, 17, M,W, Works on Farm, New York
Clintsman, Ella, 15, F,W, At Home, New York
Clintsman, Charles, 14, M,W, At Home, New York
Clintsman, Lucy, 9, F,W, New York
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By 1880 Christopher was living in the home of his son Orville, in S. Russell, St. Lawrence Co., New York.

Christopher married GOTHAM, Salina 1 Oct 1847, Russell, Saint Lawrence County, New York. Salina (daughter of GOTHAM, Robert and RICE, Cynthia) was born Abt 1822, New York; died 20 Feb 1878, Hermon, Saint Lawrence County, New York. [Group Sheet]

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Married by Chester, Winslow, Esq.

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The 1830 census shows Henry and his young family in Champion, Jefferson Co., New York as follows;
Males:
1 under 5 (Peter)
1, age 5-9 (Christopher)
1, age 20-29 (?)
1, age 30-39 (Henry)
Females:
1, age 20-29 (Phebe)
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The 1840 census shows Henry (Clinchman) and his young family in Wilna, Jefferson Co., New York as follows;
Males:
1, age under 5
1, age 5-9
1, age 10-14
1, age 15-20
1, age 40-59
Females:
1, age under 5
1, age 5-9
1, age 10-14
1, age 30-39
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Henry appears in the 1850 Russell, St. Lawrence Co., New York census as follows;
Henry Clinchman, 54, farmer, b. NY, $1,000
Phebe, 49, NY
Peter, 22, NY
Truman, 18, NY
Sally M., 20, NY
Elizabeth, 16, NY
Mary, 14, NY
Jeremiah, 11, NY
William, 9, NY
Fidelia, 7, NY
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The 1860 census finds Henry and his family still in Russell, as follows;
Henry, 62, Farmer, $100/$250, b. NY
Phebe, 59, House Keeper, b. NY
Jeremiah, 21, Farm Hand, b. NY
William, 18, Farm Hand, b. NY
Phidelia, 16, Domestic, b. NY
Elizabeth Sage, 92, b. NY (Henry's mother, 2nd marriage name).
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Henry married HOTALING, Phoebe Abt 1824. Phoebe (daughter of HOUGHTALING, John and ALGER, Elizabeth) was born Abt 1801, New York; died 6 Feb 1872, South Russell Cemetery, Russell, Saint Lawrence County, New York. [Group Sheet]

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Phebe either was born in Worth (Lorraine), Jefferson Co., New York, or was an infant when her parents moved there in 1802.
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Phebe is shown in the 1870 census living in Russell, St. Lawrence Co., New York with her son Jerry Clintsman. Her husband had passed away the previous year.

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Military minutes of the Council of Appointment of the State of New York, 1783-1821, N.Y. State of New York, 1901-02, 3042 pgs. (p.1918).
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In 1818 Robert was a lieutenant in the 108th Regiment, Jefferson Co., Infantry.
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1820 Census:
Pamelia, Jefferson Co., New York.
Males:
1, age 18-26
Females:
1, age <10
1, age 16<18 (b. 1802-1804)

Note Abel Rice was enumerated next door. He was over 45. (Rise was Cynthia's maiden name, very likely her father).
Also a Sardius Rice nearby (perhaps her brother??)
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1830 Census:
Depeau, Saint Lawrence Co., New York.
Males:
1, age < 5
2, age 5<10
1, age 30<40 (Robert)
Females:
1, age 5<10
1, age 10<15
1, age 30<40 (Cynthia)

NOTE: there was an Abel Rice age 60<70 living nearby.
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Robert was appointed a Commissiner of Schools in Herman in 1830.
(History of St. Lawrence Co., New York, p. 436)
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The 1840 census finds Robert living in Hermonj, St. Lawrence Co., Vermont:
Males:
1, age <5
1, age 10<15
1, age 15<20
1, age 40<50
Females:
1, age <5
2, age 5<10
1, age 40<50
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Robert and his brother Daniel seemed to have had a close relationship as they appear living near each other over the decades, through 1840 in Hermon, St. Lawrence Co., New York.
Daniel also married a sister (Samantha) of Robert's wife (Cynthia).
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Our county and its people : a memorial record of St. Lawrence County, New York, Syracuse, N.Y.: D. Mason, 1894, 1218 pgs. (p.678).
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The first town meeting was held at the school house near Nathaniel Kent's, May 4, 1830, and the following named officers were elected: Wm. Teall, Supervisor; Benj. Healy, Town Clerk; Wilkes Richardson, Isaac C. Pool and Silas Williams, Assessors; Martin L. Cook and John Matoon, Overseers of the Poor; Simeon Peterson, Jesse Worden and Shubael Parker, Commissioners of Highways; Wilkes Richardson, Robert Gotham and Harry Tanner, Commissioners of Common Schools; Benj. Healy, Aaron Teall and C. D. Morehouse, Inspectors of Schools; Charles C. Redfield, Collector; Ariel Wrisley and Charles C. Redfield, Constables.

Robert married RICE, Cynthia Abt 1819. Cynthia (daughter of RICE, Abel) was born Between 1800 and 1810; died Abt 1844, Hermon, Saint Lawrence County, New Yor. [Group Sheet]