Edwin Kreighbaum (1835 - 1902)

Born 23 Sep 1835 in Summit, Ohio, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Magdalena (Ringer) Kreighbaum — married 29 Mar 1866 in Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana, United States

Descendants

Died 17 Mar 1902 at age 66 in Union Township, Marshall, Indiana, United States

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Biography

Edwin was born in 1835. He passed away in 1902.

Occupation: Farmer

Civil War Veteran: Company F, 9th Indiana Infantry Volunteers

The Ninth Indiana was formed at Valparaiso, Indiana as a three-month regiment on April 15, 1861, three days after the firing upon Ft. Sumter, S.C. Col. Robert H. Milroy of LaPorte was in command. After training for 30 days, the regiment was sent to West Virginia. During this time they fought in three actions: Philippi, West Virginia on June 3, 1861; Laurel Hill, West Virginia on July 10, 1861; and Carrick's Ford, West Virginia on July 13, 1861. In West Virginia the regiment earned it's new name the "Bloody Ninth". Edwin served as a Private, and was discharged on 29 July 1861 at Indianapolis, Indiana.

Sources

• 1850 United States Census for Green Township, Summit County, Ohio
• 1860 United States Census for West Township, Marshall County, Indiana
• 1870 United States Census for Green Township, Marshall County, Indiana
• 1880 United States Census for Union Township, Marshall County, Indiana
• 1900 United States Census for Union Township, Marshall County, Indiana
• "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019", FamilySearch
• Find A Grave website; Memorial ID 16199450