Charles B. Spring (1841 - 1910)

Born 11 Apr 1841 in Vermont, United States

Husband of Hellen E. (Hayden) Spring — married 5 Oct 1869 in Lorain County, Ohio, United States

Descendants

Died 14 Dec 1910 at age 69 in Elyria, Lorain, Ohio, United States

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Biography

Charles B. Spring was born on 1 April 1842 in the State of Vermont, United States,^[1][2][3][4] the son of Henry Spring and Charlotte (Bard) Spring.^[1] [According to Charles's 1880 census, Charles's parents were born in Massachusetts,^[2] while his 1900 census states they were born in Vermont.^[3]]

Charles married Helen Hayden on 5 October 1869 in Lorain County, Ohio.^[5] Their children were all born in Lorain County:

• Nellie M. Spring (1872–?)^[2][6]
• George H. Spring (1874–?)^[7]
• Edward Spring (1879–?)^[2][3][8]

At the time of the 1880 census, Charles and his family were living in Elyria and Charles had work in a cardboard box factory.^[2]

Before he died, Charles was a machinist.^[1]

Charles died on 14 December 1910 in Elyria, Lorain, Ohio.^[1] His remains were interred on 18 December 1910 at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Elyria.^[1][9]

Books

From The Story of a Thousand

Mustered in to Company D of the 105th Ohio Volunteer Infantry on 1862-Aug-5 at age 25 as private. He was wounded at the Battle of Perryville on 1862-Oct-8. He was discharged on 1863-Mar-11 at Columbus, Ohio for disability from wound. ^[10]

Newspapers

1962-Oct-24, Wounded of the 105th Ohio, "Cleveland Leader"

The 105th Ohio was in the battle of Perryville, Kentucky. The following wounded from that regiment have arrived at Louisville: ... Charles B. Spring, Willoughby, slightly in shoulder ... ^[11]

1903-Sep-23, Local Items, “The Elyria Reporter”

... Charles B. Spring of Fifth street, has resigned his position with the Topliff and Ely company. He has worked in the same room at the same work for the past 33 years. ^[12] <Cathryn’s note: The Topliff and Ely Company was founded in 1870 by John Topliff and George H. Ely. It manufactured bow sockets for buggies, buggy tops and sewing tables. It is said to be the first Elyria company to ship its products internationally.> ^[13]

1910-Dec-15, Veteran Answers Last Bugle Call, “The Chronicle-Telegram”

Charles B. Spring Expires at Home Where He Had Lived for Many Years.

After an illness covering the last two years Charles B. Spring, 68, one of Elyria’s oldest and best known citizens, past away about 3:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at his home, 249 East Fifth street. Death was due to chronic hepatitis.

The funeral will be held on Sunday afternoon, the time and place to be announced later, Rev. T. W. Grose officiating.

The deceased was a veteran of the civil war, having enlisted in the 7th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He remained with that regiment until it disbanded when he was transferred to the famous 105th Regiment, the deeds of which have been so vividly described in “The Story of a Thousand.” This was known as the “Acorn” regiment, the deceased being a member of Co. D. He was wounded in the shoulder in the battle of Perrysburg, the scar of which he bore until his death.

Mr. Spring was not a member of any church, but he affiliated with the Methodist denomination, of which his wife is a member. He belonged to the Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias lodges and was at the time of his death one of the trustees of Elyria township. He was a staunch Republican all his life, always supporting his party regardless of candidates.

For forty-five years Mr. Spring lived on the same lot on Fifth street, moving from an older house into a new dwelling a number of years ago.

He is survived by his wife and two children: Mrs. Nellie Todd, 393 Furnace street, and Dr. C. E. Spring of Struthers, O. He also leaves five grandchildren. ^[14]

1910-Dec-16, “The Chronicle-Telegram”

The funeral of the late Charles B. Spring will occur from the Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock and will be in charge of the Odd Fellow lodge of which he was a member. ^[15]

1910-Dec-19, Fire Bell Tolled to Honor Veteran, “The Chronicle-Telegram”

During Funeral Procession of Charles Spring Gong Sounded Slowly.

After the obsequies of the late Charles B. Spring at the First M. E. Church, Sunday afternoon, and while the procession was moving along Court street to Washington avenue, the fire alarm bell was tolled at intervals of several seconds in his honor, the late civil war veteran having been a member of the Lorain County Veteran Firemen’s Association.

The fire bell had not been tolled for a funeral service in two or three years, and at first many people thought there had been an alarm turned in. The slow and steady manner in which the bell sounded was somewhat unusual, and the anxious ones were soon assured there was no conflagration. ^[16]

Sources

Census

"United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M89K-FKW : 13 August 2017), Charles Spring, Elyria, Lorain, Ohio, United States; citing enumeration district ED 171, sheet 452D, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 1042; FHL microfilm 1,255,042.

"United States Census of Union Veterans and Widows of the Civil War, 1890," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K83P-H9D : 12 March 2018), Charles B Spring, 1890; citing NARA microfilm publication M123 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 338,231.

"United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMDF-9WN : accessed 18 May 2018), Charles B Spring, Elyria Township Elyria city Ward 4, Lorain, Ohio, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 81, sheet 18B, family 410, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,295.

"United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ML8H-KBL : accessed 18 May 2018), Charles B Spring, Elyria Ward 4, Lorain, Ohio, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 114, sheet 2B, family 45, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1206; FHL microfilm 1,375,219.

Military

"United States Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards, 1907-1933," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2MKB-FJV : 11 March 2018), Charles B Spring, 1907-1933; citing NARA microfilm publication M850 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,636,175.

Death

"Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X88P-F8L : 9 March 2018), Chas B Spring, 14 Dec 1910; citing Elyria, Lorain, Ohio, reference fn 67699; FHL microfilm 1,952,768.

Find A Grave: Memorial #55113303

Children’s Birth

"Ohio, County Births, 1841-2003," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XDTY-L5D : 13 March 2018), Charles B. Spring in entry for Edward Spring, 25 Apr 1879; citing Birth, Elyria, Lorain, Ohio, United States, county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 1,294,334.

Children’s Marriage

"Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XD6Q-3SH : 10 February 2018), Charles B. Spring in entry for Charles E. Spring and Gertrude Morrison, 10 May 1905; citing Mahoning Co., Ohio, reference 2:3LB4PD1; FHL microfilm 907,312.

Children’s Death

"Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X8C4-DLJ : 9 March 2018), Chas. B. Spring in entry for Chas E Spring, 28 Feb 1914; citing Struthers, Mahoning, Ohio, reference fn 12258; FHL microfilm 1,953,828.

Footnotes

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4} "Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X88P-F8L : 15 August 2019), Chas B Spring, 14 Dec 1910; citing Elyria, Lorain, Ohio, reference fn 67699; FHL microfilm 1,952,768.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4} "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M89K-FKW : 13 August 2017), Charles Spring, Elyria, Lorain, Ohio, United States; citing enumeration district ED 171, sheet 452D, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm 1,255,042.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2} "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMDF-9WN : accessed 12 April 2020), Charles B Spring, Elyria Township Elyria city Ward 4, Lorain, Ohio, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 81, sheet 18B, family 410, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,295.
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ML8H-KBL : accessed 12 April 2020), Charles B Spring, Elyria Ward 4, Lorain, Ohio, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 114, sheet 2B, family 45, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1206; FHL microfilm 1,375,219.
5. ↑ "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X8SV-DMP : 26 August 2019), Charles B. Spring and Helen Hayden, 05 Oct 1869; citing Marriage, Lorain, Ohio, United States, , Franklin County Genealogical & Historical Society, Columbus; FHL microfilm.
6. ↑ "Ohio Births and Christenings, 1821-1962", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XXS5-PVW : 19 January 2020), Charles Spring in entry for Nellie M. Spring, 1872.
7. ↑ "Ohio Births and Christenings, 1821-1962", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XDTN-ZB4 : 19 January 2020), Charles Spring in entry for George H. Spring, 1874.
8. ↑ "Ohio, County Births, 1841-2003," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XDTY-L5D : 13 March 2018), Charles B. Spring in entry for Edward Spring, 25 Apr 1879; citing Birth, Elyria, Lorain, Ohio, United States, multiple county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 1,294,334.
9. ↑ "Charles B. Spring." Find A Grave. Retrieved 13 April 2020 by Clare Spring from https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55113303.
10. ↑ The Story of a Thousand by Albion Winegar Tourgée, Appendices, published by S. McGerald & Son, 1896
11. ↑ "Cleveland Daily Leader", (Cleveland, Ohio), 1862-Oct-24, page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/clip/13655457/cleveland_daily_leader/
12. ↑ “The Elyria Reporter”, (Elyria, Ohio), 1903-Sep-23, page 3, https://www.newspapers.com/image/11255750/
13. ↑ ‘’Elyria’’, by William L. Bird and Robert R. Ebert on behalf of the Lorain County Historical Society, Acadia Publishing, 2014, page 37, https://books.google.com/books?id=OE7_AwAAQBAJ&pg=PA37
14. ↑ “The Chronicle-Telegram”, (Elyria, Ohio), 1910-Dec-15, page 4, https://www.newspapers.com/image/30833733/
15. ↑ “The Chronicle-Telegram”, (Elyria, Ohio), 1910-Dec-16, page 4, https://www.newspapers.com/image/30833822/
16. ↑ “The Chronicle-Telegram”, (Elyria, Ohio), 1910-Dec-19, page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/30834017/