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Elias Buch (1845 - 1902)

Elias Buch
Born in Manheim Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United Statesmap
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Son of and
Brother of [half], [half], [half], [half] and [half]
Husband of — married 12 Oct 1870 in Towanda Township, McLean County, Illinois, United Statesmap
Descendants descendants
Father of , , , , , and
Died at age 57 in Jennings, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United Statesmap
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Biography

Birth
Elias was born on Friday, January 3, 1845, in Manheim Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. USA. His mother, Mary (Hornberger) Kemper, was unmarred at the time of his birth, and the suspected father, Elias Buch, denied that he was the father of Elias.
Early Childhood
On September 22, 1850, Elias, age 5 (listed as age 6 on the census), and his mother, Polly Hornberger, age 24, were listed on the 1850 census as residents of the Jacob and Barbara Hostetle residence. The residence was located in Manheim Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. They were both listed as being born in Pennsylvania.[1]
On June 26, 1860, Elias, age 15 (listed as age 14 on the census), was listed on the 1860 census as a resident of the Christian and Susanna Burkholder residence. The residence was located in Warwick Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He was listed as being born in Pennsylvania.[2]
Elias Buch served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: Nov 03, 1862
Mustered out: Nov 03, 1865
Side: USA
Regiment(s): Co. D, 2nd Battalion, 18th US Infantry
Military
On November 3, 1862, Elias enlisted in the army. He was assigned to Company D. 2nd Battalion, 18th US Infantry. He served as a musician.[3] He mustered out of the army on November 3, 1865.
After the Civil War
On June 23, 1870, Elias, age 25 (listed as age 26 on the census), was listed on the 1870 census as a resident of the Madison and Julia Powell residence. The residence was located in Towanda Township, McLean County, Illinois. He was listed as a farm hand, as being born in Pennsylvania and as being a male citizen over the age of 21.[4]
Marriage
On Wednesday, October 12, 1870, Elias, age 25, married Mary Jane Shough in McLean County, Illinois, USA.[5]
Family
On June 22, 1880, Elias, age 35 (listed as age 35 on the census), is listed on the 1880 census as the head of household with his wife, Jane, age 31, and 4 children. They were living in the Village of Towanda, McLean County, Illinois. His occupation is listed as cigar maker. His parent's birthplace are both listed as Pennsylvania.[6]
 Children  Name
 on Census 		 Age  Relationship 
 Ida May Buch  Ida  8  daughter
 Joseph Frederick Buch  Fred  6  son
 Louis Creighton Buch  Lewis  3  son
 Amelia Gertrude Buch  Infant  3/12  daughter

In 1900, Elias E Buch (55) was living in Calcasieu, Louisiana, United States. He owned his mortgage free home. His wife, Jane (52) took care of the home and family. The census recorder noted that she had given birth to seven children, and six were living. Their children were: Joseph (27), Lewis (23), Gertrude (20), Millie (18) and Anna (15). [7]

Death
He passed away in 1902.
Burial
Elias is buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Jennings, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, USA.[8][9]

Sources

  1. ↑ 1850 United States Federal Census. Ancestry.com (Ancestry Record 8054 #946853 : Ancestry Sharing Link: accessed 8 May 2021).
  2. ↑ 1860 United States Federal Census. Ancestry.com (Ancestry Record 7667 #3846052 : Ancestry Sharing Link: accessed 8 May 2021).
  3. ↑ Military. "U.S., Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, 1861-1904" The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General; Record Group Number: 92; Series Number: M1845 Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1195 #16219 (accessed 3 Dec 2023).
  4. ↑ 1870 United States Federal Census. Ancestry.com (Ancestry Record 7163 #16818657 : Ancestry Sharing Link: accessed 8 May 2021).
  5. ↑ Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920. Ancestry.com (Ancestry Record 60984 #248739 : No Image Available on Ancestry.com : accessed 8 May 2021).
  6. ↑ 1880 United States Federal Census. Ancestry.com (Ancestry Record 6742 #30501590 : Ancestry Sharing Link: accessed 8 May 2021).
  7. ↑ "United States Census, 1900", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MSPT-RZS : Fri Oct 06 03:50:47 UTC 2023), Entry for Elias E Buch and Jane Buch, 1900.
  8. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (accessed 15 April 2020), memorial page for Elias Ephraim Buch (3 Jan 1845–20 May 1902), Find A Grave: Memorial #154741104, citing Greenwood Cemetery, Jennings, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, USA; Created by Tommy Buch (contributor 48855536) on 7 Nov 2015; Maintained by Tommy Buch (contributor 48855536).
  9. ↑ "United States Records of Headstones of Deceased Union Veterans, 1879-1903," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V6H3-YDD : 12 March 2018), Elias Buch, 25 May 1902; citing Jennings, , Louisiana, NARA microfilm publication M1845 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 3; FHL microfilm 2,155,578.
  • "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXVV-T2W : 12 November 2020), Elias Buch, McLean, Illinois, United States; citing enumeration district ED 171, sheet 418A, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm 1,254,230. Born Pennsylvania 1845.
  • "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MSPT-RZS : accessed 15 January 2021), Elias E Buch, Ward 10 Jennings town, Calcasieu, Louisiana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 24, sheet 9A, family 191, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,561. Born Pennsylvania Jul 1845. Married 1870.
  • "Gone to His Reward," Jennings Daily Times-Record (Jennings, Calcasieu, Louisiana) 20 May 1902, pg 8. E E Buch, Jennings, Calcasieu, Lousisana, 20 May 1902.
  • "United States General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KDPG-KGC : 13 March 2018), Elias Buch, 1902.

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Simpier-2 Andrew Simpier
Elias Buch

Residence Lancaster County PA; 35 years old. Enlisted on 11/3/1862 at Harrisburg, PA as a Private. On 11/7/1862 he mustered into "E" Co. PA 178th Infantry He was discharged (date not stated) (Discharged after obtaining a substitute)

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See also: Fold3 Title: Page 1 Full name: Buch, Elias Series Name: Civil War Veterans` Card File, 1861-1866 Series Number: 19.12 Rank: Private Unit: E - 178 PDM Muster date: 7 Nov 1862 Muster Place: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Muster State: Pennsylvania Muster Country: USA Enlistment date: 3 Nov 1862 Enlistment Place: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Muster age: 35 Conflict Period: US Civil War Pid: 560274 Served for: United States of America Views: 1

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Buck, Elias BATTLE UNIT NAME: 18th Regiment, US Infantry (Regular Army) SIDE: Union COMPANY: A,D SOLDIER'S RANK IN: SOLDIER'S RANK OUT: Musician ALTERNATE NAME: FILM NUMBER: M233 ROLL 27 PLAQUE NUMBER: NOTES: General Note - See original register for additional information

UNION REGULAR ARMY 18th Regiment, US Infantry (Regular Army)

Found him in Civilwar data Elias Buck https://civilwardata.com/active/hdsquery.dll?SoldierHistory?U&2631729

Residence was not listed; Enlisted as a Musician (date unknown). Intra Regimental Company Transfers:

  • from company A to company D

He also had service in: "A" Co. US Army 18th Infantry

posted by Andrew Simpier
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Durbin-702 Natalie (Durbin) Trott
Hi Tommy,

I worked on this a bit...could not resist. Though I don't live there now, I grew up in Manheim Twp, Lancaster, PA. I knew some Hornbergers in school, and I have a profile in my WL of someone from the 18th. Anyway, nice work. Natalie

posted by Natalie (Durbin) Trott
edited by Natalie (Durbin) Trott

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