Benedict, Jasper A.
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MILITARY SERVICE Age: 23, credited to Castleton, VT Unit(s): 2nd VT INF Service: enl 5/16/61, m/i 6/20/61, CPL, Co. B, 2nd VT INF, pr SGT 4/28/62, wdd, 5/4/63, 5/6/64, m/o 6/29/64 See Legend for expansion of abbreviations VITALSBirth: 04/21/1838, Castleton, VT Death: 08/03/1912 Burial: Poultney Cemetery, Poultney, VT Marker/Plot: 49 Gravestone photographer: Heidi McColgan Findagrave Memorial #: 23647360 MORE INFORMATION Alias?: None noted Pension?: Yes, 6/15/1865; widow Sarah, 8/17/1912, VT Portrait?: Poultney GAR Collection College?: Not Found Veterans Home?: Not Found (If there are state digraphs above, this soldier spent some time in a state or national soldiers' home in that state after the war) Remarks: None DESCENDANTS (Are you a descendant, but not listed? Register today) |
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Obituary
POULTNEY
Jasper Benedict, an old resident of East Poultney, dropped dead Saturday afternoon about 3 o'clock while unhitching his horse which was tied in the barn in the rear of the M. E. church. Mr. Benedict is survived by a widow and two sons. He was a member of the Grand Army and has been treasurer of Joyce Post for many years.
The funeral of Jasper A. Benedict, who died suddenly Saturday afternoon will be held at the house Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The G. A. R., will have charge of the funeral.
Source: Rutland Daily Herald, August 5, 1912.
Courtesy of Tom Boudreau.