Jerome H Biddle (1845 - 1927)

Born 29 Nov 1845 in Fleming County, Kentucky, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Lydia Jane (Merrell) Biddle — married 17 Jan 1869 in Montgomery County, Indiana

Descendants

Died 6 Sep 1927 at age 81 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States

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Biography

Jerome H. Biddle was born on 29 November 1845 in Fleming County, Kentucky to Stephen Pennington Biddle (1813-1880) and Elizabeth Shockey (1819-1854). ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Jerome H Biddle was a veteran of the Civil War, enlisting in Paris, Kentucky on 20 July 1862 as a corporal in Company K, 7th Kentucky Cavalry ^[4] and serving during the period 1861-1865, mustering out on 30 August 1862 at Richmond, Kentucky. ^[5] He was carried on the Army's rolls as an Army Invalid. ^{[6] [3]}

Jerome H. Biddle married Lydia Jane Merrell (1849-1921) ^{[7] [8] [3]} on 17 January 1869 in Montgomery County, Indiana. ^{[citation needed]}
They had 2 children: ^{[7] [3]}

Daughter (?-?) Died young (in infancy). ^[3]

Daniel W Biddle (1870-1954) ^{[7] [3]}

Jerome H. Biddle died aged 81 on 26 September 1927 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana ^[6] and was buried in Remington Cemetery, Remington, Jasper County, Indiana, United States of America. ^[9]
Inscription: ^[9]

"Jerome H. Biddle"

"1845-1927"

"CO. K. 7th KY. Cavalry '61-'65"

"Lydia J. His Wife"

"1849-1921"

Obituary

The Benton Review, Weekly, Fowler, Indiana, Thursday, 8 September 1927. ^[3]

Jerome H. Biddle Claimed By Death

Well Known Man Succumbs At Hospital Following Brief Illness
Jerome H. Biddle, for many years a resident of Gilboa township, died at the home hospital in Lafayette Tuesday where he had been removed four weeks ago for treatment. Although his condition was considered serious from the first, his death came as a shock to members of his family and many friends.
Mr. Biddle was one of the early settlers of Gilboa township where he resided until a few years ago when he moved to Remington. He held a place of high esteem in the community, his public spiritedness, his broadmindedness and his ability to share with his associates their joys and their sorrow won him unnumbered friends. He will be greatly missed. Mr. Biddle was purely American both by his ancestors and by his life. At the age of 16 he enlisted in the Union army. His company saw service in the Spring of 1862. Later on, he joined Company K, of the 7th Kentucky Cavalry. He was soon appointed First Corporal of his Company and often served as Sergeant while on the firing line. His company never made a move, but what he was with it. On Aug. 29, 1862, he was captured with a number of his comrades. There were held as prisoner for three days then paroled and set home. He did not enlist again owing to family affairs, but often lamented that he did not do more for his country and the old flag he loved so well.
In the spring of 1865 he went to Waynetown, Ind., and farmed with a cousin. During his spare time he studied under a private teacher and he finally qualified as a teacher. In the fall of 1866 he was 21 years of age and soon thereafter he joined the Free masons, feeling that every young man starting in life should belong to some good fraternity.
On January 17, 1869 he was united in marriage to Lydia J., daughter of Daniel Merrell, a farmer near Waynestown, Ind. In March 1870 they moved to Benton County and rented a farm in Gilboa Township. They lived on this farm for three years, then in 1872 Mr. Biddle purchased the farm which he owned at the time of his death. It was here that Mr. and Mrs. Biddle established their home. In this home two children were born, a daughter, who died in infancy and a son, Daniel W., who at the present time resides on a farm in Benton County.
While Mr. and Mrs. Biddle were greatly attached to their home life they were also very public spirited. Every new movement for the public welfare in general found Mr. Biddle not only an ardent advocate but most generally its leader. It may be said that Mr. Biddle was a pioneer in many different lines, a man of extraordinary ability, energy and courage. Mr. Biddle was one of the promoters of the Remington Farmers Mutual insurance Association; was its first president, and served in that capacity for six years. His wise executive ability and untiring energy were what made this company a success. The -- rural mail route out of Remington was the fruit of Mr. Biddle's effort ---. The firs farmer's telephone -- his . His s -- haneles of -- board of Fountain Park Chautauqua.----- He has always been a staunch worker in the church was always considerate of the religious views of others -----.

Census Records

United States Census, 1850, Fleming county, Fleming, Kentucky, United States. ^[1]

United States Census, 1860, District 1, Fleming, Kentucky, United States. ^[2]

United States Census, 1880, Gilboa, Benton, Indiana, United States. ^[7]

United States Census, 1900, Gilboa Township, Benton, Indiana, United States. ^[8]

Sources

^{[1] [2] [4] [5] [7] [8] [6] [3] [9]}

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2}
   "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M659-R6B : 12 April 2016), Jerome H Biddle in household of Stephen P Biddle, Fleming county, Fleming, Kentucky, United States; citing family 600, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2}
   "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZBS-7KD : 14 December 2017), John H Biddle in entry for Stephen P Biddle, 1860.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7}
   Obituary of Jerome H. Biddle, The Benton Review, Weekly, Fowler, Indiana, Thursday, 8 September 1927, page 1, column 2 and page 12, column 1.
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1}
   "United States Civil War Soldiers Index, 1861-1865," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FS4F-JPY : 4 December 2014), Jerome H. Biddle, Corporal, Company K, 7th Regiment, Kentucky Cavalry, Union; citing NARA microfilm publication M386 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 3; FHL microfilm 881,494.
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1}
   Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky.
   "Kentucky Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F8FP-8GT : 4 December 2014), Jerome H Biddle, 1862; from "Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Kentucky," Fold3.com; citing military unit Sixth Cavalry, Y-Z AND Seventh Cavalry, A-Bi, NARA microfilm publication M397, roll 75, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1 6.2}
   "United States Civil War and Later Pension Index, 1861-1917", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N4JJ-ZMS : 24 March 2016), William H. Biddle, 1887.
   "United States Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards, 1907-1933," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K6WR-P34 : 20 August 2019), (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K6WR-P3H : 20 August 2019), Jerome H Biddle, 1907-1933; citing NARA microfilm publication M850 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,634,204.
   "United States Civil War and Later Pension Index, 1861-1917", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NHJZ-DM4 : 24 March 2016), Jerome H. Biddle, 1907.
   
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4}
   "United States Census, 1880," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MHMD-22R : accessed 04 Nov 2014), Jerom W Riddle, Gilboa, Benton, Indiana, United States; citing sheet 281D, NARA microfilm publication T9, NARA microfilm publication T9, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.; FHL microfilm 1254266.
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1 8.2}
   "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMBZ-GDD : accessed 28 December 2019), Jerome H Biddle, Gilboa Township, Benton, Indiana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 4, sheet 2A, family 23, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,360.
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1 9.2}
   Jerome Biddle on Find A Grave: Memorial #56935089 retrieved 28 December 2019