Frederick Abraham Diss (1825 - 1893)

Born 1825 in Hawkwell, Essex, England, United Kingdom

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Died 25 Apr 1893 at about age 68 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States

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Biography

This profile is part of the Diss Name Study.

Frederick Abraham Diss was born in 1825 in Hawkwell, Essex, England, United Kingdom. Frederick died on April 25, 1893 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States, aged 67.

Frederick was a native of England but came to America in the early 1860's making Buffalo, New York his home and raising a family. He had been in Illinois for about 30 years. Frederick was Sailor and farmer.

Frederick married Eliza Clay (born about 1828 in Essex). Their children were:

• Frederick Abraham Diss (~1854–~1893)
• Elizabeth E. Diss (~1856–~1861)
• William Henry Clay Diss (1858–1924)
• Charles Jefferson Diss (1860–1932)
• Ellen E. Diss (1863–1884)
• Mary Ann Diss (1870–1937)

In the 1860 census Frederick (age 34), Sailor, was in Buffalo Ward 3, Erie, New York.^[1]

Fredrick was in a military record in Fayette, Illinois.^[2]

Fredrick was in a military record. They were in the 14th Regiment, Illinois Infantry.^[3]

Frederick was in a military record on 3 Mar 1865 in Wilburton, Illinois.^[4]

Frederick was in a military record in Wilburton, Fayette Co, Illinois. They were in the 14th Illinois Infantry Consolidated.^[5]

In the 1870 census Fred (age 44), Farmer, was in La Clede, Fayette, Illinois.^[6]

In the 1880 census Frederick (age 55), Farmer, was the widowed head of household in Kinmundy, Marion, Illinois, United States.^[7]

Fredrick was enumerated in a non-population schedule on 3 Jun 1880 in Township 4 Range 3 E, Marion, Illinois, United States.^[8]

Gleanings from "The Kinmundy Express - January 18, 1884: Compiled by Dolores Ford Mobley, Some weeks ago the Express made mention on authority of Mr. Samuel NEVILS, that Iola, Clay county, was a good place to establish a lumber yard. Acting upon this information, Mr. Frederick DISS of this city, went there on a tour of investigation. Finding things just as stated, made arrangements to engage in the lumber trade at that point, and by the first of February expects to have a full stock of all kinds of building material there. Good for Iola 1955 Gleanings

Frederick died (age 68 Yr) on 26 Apr 1893 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois.^[9]

Frederick passed away on 25 Apr 1893 in Walnut Grove addition, Decatur. His death was reported by his next door neighbor, D. M. Conway. After an inquest, his death was from natural causes, probably heart failure. Survivors include 2 sons and 1 daughter.^[10]

Funeral services for Frederick were private before being interred in Gray Cemetery, Kinmundy, Marion County, Illinois.^[11]

Research Notes

There were 2 Frederick's living in Buffalo during the 1860s. One was from England, Frederick Abraham Diss and Frederick Disse from Germany Diss-96 15:02, 24 October 2023 (UTC)

Sources

1. ↑ 1860 Census: "1860 United States Federal Census", database with images
   The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Buffalo Ward 3, Erie, New York; Roll: M653_745; Page: 402; Family History Library Film: 803745
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7667 #46220840 (accessed 24 October 2023)
   Frederick Diss (34), Sailor, in Buffalo Ward 3, Erie, New York. Born in England.
2. ↑ Military: "U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865", database with images
   National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau (Civil War); Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865 (Civil War Union Draft Records); NAI: 4213514; Archive Volume Number: 3 of 4
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1666 #605917 (accessed 24 October 2023)
   Name: Fredrick Diss; Birth Year: abt 1826; Place of Birth: England; Age on 1 July 1863: 37; Race: White; Residence: Fayette, Illinois; Congressional District: 11th; Class: 2.
3. ↑ Military: "U.S., Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865", database
   Original data: National Park Service, Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, online acquired 2007
   Ancestry Record 1138 #4820709 (accessed 24 October 2023)
   Name: Fredrick Diss; Side: Union; Regiment State/Origin: Illinois; Regiment: 14th Regiment, Illinois Infantry; Company: K; Rank In: Private; Rank Out: Private; Film Number: M539 roll 23, https://civilwardata.com/active/hdsquery.dll?SoldierHistory?U&790655
4. ↑ Military: "U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865", database
   Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
   Ancestry Record 1555 #1567442 (accessed 24 October 2023)
   Name: Frederick Diss; Enlistment Date: 3 Mar 1865; Enlistment Rank: Private; Muster Date: 3 Mar 1865; Muster Place: Illinois; Muster Company: K; Muster Regiment: 14th Infantry; Muster Regiment Type: Infantry; Muster Information: Enlisted; Muster Out Date: 6 Jul 1865; Muster Out Information: deserted; Side of War: Union; Survived War?: Yes; Residence Place: Wilburton, Illinois; Title: Illinois: Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men.
5. ↑ Military: "Web: Illinois, U.S., Databases of Illinois Veterans Index, 1775-1995", database with images
   Original data: Databases of Illinois Veterans. Illinois State Archive. https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/archives/databases/home.html: accessed 5 August 2014; URL: https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/archives/databases/datcivil.html
   Ancestry Record 9759 #150733 (accessed 24 October 2023)
   Name: Frederick Diss; Rank: Private; Military Age: 33; Service Entry Age: 37; Muster In Age: 37; Birth Date: abt 1828; Birth Place: England; Height: 5' 1 1/4; Hair: Light; Eyes: Blue; Complexion: Florid; War Years: 1861-1865; War: Civil War; Company: K; Unit: 14th Illinois Infantry Consolidated; Period: 1 Yr; Service Entry Date: 3 Mar 1865; Service Entry Place: Olney, Illinois; Joined By Whom: Cpt Scott; Muster In Date: 3 Mar 1865; Muster In Place: Olney, Illinois; Remarks: Deserted At Ft Leavenworth Kansas Jul 6, 1865; Residence Place: Wilburton, Fayette Co, Illinois; Occupation: Pilot; Record Source: Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls.
6. ↑ 1870 Census: "1870 United States Federal Census", database with images
   Year: 1870; Census Place: La Clede, Fayette, Illinois; Roll: M593_220; Page: 657B
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7163 #15705428 (accessed 24 October 2023)
   Fred Diss (44), Farmer, in La Clede, Fayette, Illinois. Born in Prussia.
7. ↑ 1880 Census: "1880 United States Federal Census", database with images
   Year: 1880; Census Place: Kinmundy, Marion, Illinois; Roll: 234; Page: 17C; Enumeration District: 110
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6742 #30815017 (accessed 24 October 2023)
   Frederick Diss (55), widowed, Farmer, head of household in Kinmundy, Marion, Illinois, USA. Born in England.
8. ↑ 1880 Non-population Census: "U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880", database with images
   National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; U.S. Federal Census Non-population Schedules, Illinois, 1850-1880; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; OS Page: 3; Line Number: 4
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1276 #102848 (accessed 24 October 2023)
   Name: Fredrick Dess [Frederick Diss]; Enumeration Date: 3 Jun 1880; Place: Township 4 Range 3 E, Marion, Illinois, USA; Schedule Type: Agriculture.
9. ↑ Death: "Web: Illinois, U.S., Select Deaths Index, 1877-1916", database with images
   Original data: Illinois Statewide Death Index, Pre-1916. Illinois State Archive. http://www.ilsos.gov/isavital/deathsrch.jsp: accessed 31 July 2014; Volume: 2; Page: 50; URL: http://www.ilsos.gov/isavital/deathsrch.jsp
   Ancestry Record 9758 #234706 (accessed 24 October 2023)
   Frederick Diss death 26 Apr 1893 (age 68 yr) in Decatur, Macon, Illinois.
10. ↑ Obituary, newspapers.com, Herald and Review, 27 Apr 1893, Thu · Page 8 (accessed 24 Oct 2023), https://www.newspapers.com/image/87740651/?match=1
11. ↑ Memorial: "Find a Grave", database with images
    Find A Grave: Memorial #19231485 (accessed 12 October 2023)
    Memorial page for Frederick Diss (1825-25 Apr 1893), citing Gray Cemetery, Kinmundy, Marion County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Kathy (contributor 46907540).

Acknowledgements

Thank you to Dolores Ford Mobley, permission granted to copy on 26 Aug 2023. Footnote regarding gleanings: Please note!!! The articles on this web site were originally reported in weekly editions of "The Kinmundy Express" (also known at one time as "The Marion County Express") which are now located on microfilm at the Illinois Historical Library in the Microfilm Depository in Springfield, Illinois. Please note that the gleanings listed within this compilation do NOT represent entire articles in most cases, but instead, general and summarized information with special interest being focused upon data which is significant to genealogical research.