KLINSMANN, Matthias

Matthias married TRIPLER, Ann 29 Oct 1743, Calvoerde Parish, Braunschweig, Germany. Ann was born , Elsebeck, Braumschweig, Germany. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Christoph was a mercenary, a professional soldier who was hired out to serve in a foreign army for the money paid. This would indicate he was one of the younger sons who had to find other work other than whatever the family did. The family apparently lived in the area of Germany called Hesse, therefore, Christoph was a Hessian Mercenary who served the British, for pay in our Revolutionary War. He was captured by Gen. Benedict Arnold's troops in one of the two Battles of Saratoga at Freeman's Farm in Sept or Oct, 1777 where he fought under Gen. Burgoyne, but escaped and traveled south toward New York City, following the Hudson River, then later settling in Kinderhook for a time, beginning a new life as an American. (Notes by: Gary Bushaw).
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Christopher appears on the 1790 census as Christopher Clinsman.
He was living in Kinderhook, Columbia Co., New York (p. 69).
1 - Male 16 & over (Christopher)
0 - Male under 16
3 - Females (Elizabeth, Anna, & ?)
0 - Others
0 - Slaves
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Christopher appears on the 1800 census as Christopher Clinchman.
He was living in Champion, Oneida Co. (now Jefferson Co.), New York.
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Christopher (Clinchman) appears on the rolls of enlisted men of the Albany County Militia - Eighth Regiment.
SOURCE: New York In The Revolution as Colony and State, by James A. Roberts, Comptroller, Compiled by Frederic G. Mather, Second Edition 1898, Two Volumes.

Hans married FARENTON, Elizabeth 30 Jan 1787, Claverack, Columbia County, New York. Elizabeth was born Abt 1767, Massachusetts; died May 1853. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

John appears in Champion, Jefferson Co., NY in 1820 as John Clinchiman.
Males:
1, 26-45
Females:
1, under 10
1, 16-18
(New York, JEFFERSON, Roll 72 Book 1, Page 209).

John married HARRIS, Philinda 1816, Champion, Jefferson County, New York. Philinda was born Abt 1798, Herkimer County, New York; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Polly married CROWNER, Truman 24 Dec 1813, Chanpion, Jefferson County, New York. Truman was born 1791, Washington, New York; died 3 Sep 1875, Wilna, Jefferson County, New York. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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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The 1830 census shows Peter living in Alexandria, Jefferson Co., New York.
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The Rev. William Storms bought land of Peter Clintsman who had founded atannery in Plessis Vi llage where is now located the poultry plant ofHarry Penn. The vats were sunken in the eart h and the spring was used tosecure water for the tannery. The spring also furnished water fo r apenstock which supplied the house and barn of Mr. Clintsman. The tannerywas started in 182 0 and in 1831 Rev. William Storms purchased the placeand continued the tannery business and a lso opened a shoe shop.

Peter — CASE, Sarah. [Group Sheet]

Elias — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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]

Notes:

Clintsman, Peter; Drummer; enrolled Sept 6, 1862 at Russell
St. Lawrence County Civil War Rosters, 142nd Infantry, Company K (Captain Luther S. Goodno).
Promoted to Full Private (Reduced to ranks)
Enlisted as a Musician on 06 September 1862 at the age of 33
Enlisted in Company K, 142nd Infantry Regiment New York on 29 September 1862.
Wounded on 16 May 1864 at Drewry's Bluff, VA
Mustered out Company K, 142nd Infantry Regiment New York on 07 June 1865 in Raleigh, NC
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Peter and family appear in the 1870 census, living in Russell, St. Lawrence Co., New York.
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Peter and family appear in the 1880 census, living in Russell, St. Lawrence Co., New York, as follows;
Clintsman, Peter, 57, farmer, b. NY, Fa. NY, Mo. NY
Janett, 44, b. NY, Fa. NY, Mo. NY
Rhoda J., 13, b. NY, Fa. NY, Mo. NY
Earl, 8, b. NY, Fa. NY, Mo. NY
Cora A., 6, b. NY, Fa. NY, Mo. NY
(p. 31)
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Appears in Russelll, St. Lawrence Co., NY in 1890 Directory.

Peter married WATSON, Janette 4 Jul 1855. Janette was born 4 Jul 1835, New York; died 10 Jul, Russell, Saint Lawrence County, New York. [Group Sheet]

Truman married LAKE, Mary Ann 17 Jul 1857. [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth — WOOLEY, Alfred. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

It is believed Jeremiah and family moved to Grand Forks, North Dakota before 1890. Jeremiah moved back without Louisa abt. 1900.

Jeremiah married STOCKWELL, Louisa 21 Dec 1871. [Group Sheet]

Charles — Sarah Ann. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Clintsman, John; private; enrolled Sept 5, 1862 at Russell.

John — Hannah. Hannah was born Abt 1848, New York; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]