Thomas C Atchison (1815 - 1878)

Born 22 Dec 1815 in Ireland

Ancestors

Died 19 Dec 1878 at age 62 in Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence, New York, United States

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Biography

Captain Thomas Atchison served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: August 27, 1862
Mustered out: June 22, 1865
Side: USA
Regiment(s): Company Field & Staff, 106th New York Infantry

Thomas Atchison was born on December 22, 1815 in Ireland, he was the son of Thomas C and Elizabeth Acheson. Thomas became a naturalized citizen in 1838.^[1]

Thomas married Mariah Louise Gardner 20 March 1845 in Ogdensburg, New York. ^[2] Both Thomas and Mariah worked in a hat and fur shop per the 1850, 1860, 1870 US Census. ^{[3] [4] [5]} Thomas' wife, M. Louise Acheson continued to work as a milliner after his death in 1878.^[6]

Thomas died on December 19, 1878 in Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence, New York, United States^[7]

Thos, C. Atcheson. Died, suddenly, in this city, Thursday evening, Dec. 19th, of apoplexy, THOMAS C. ATCHESON, aged 63 years. Mr. Atcheson came to Ogdensburg from Ireland in 1834 and went to work for the late S. C. Field in ,a hat and cap store. Possessed of a highly social and genial disposition, and a great degree of mirthfulness, he soon formed acquaintances and associations which have lasted a lifetime and made him a central figure wherever he happened to be. For many years he carried on the hat and cap business in this city. In 1862 he volunteered in the Union army and served in the 106th N. Y. V. till the close of the war. Possessed of an unusual degreq of activity, and a natural inclination for politics, he was always an active member of the party to which he gave his adhesion. First a Whig and then a Republican, he followed the fortunes of those parties, rendering the best service in his power. To personal friends he was attached with unwavering loyalty, and when he enlisted in their behalf he left nothing undone to secure success. Working for friends brought him into acquaintance with all the prominent politicians in the county, and made him a man of considerable notoriety. His ability to tell a good story and powers of repartee drew around him the crowd both in social and convivial circles, and many will regret to hear of his death who met him but once. During his long residence here he filled many minor offices, and at the time of his death was Deputy U. S. Marshal, and Under Sheriff of St. Lawrence county. He complained Wednesday evening of feeling slightly unwell, and remained at home during the day Thursday. In the evening about eight o'clock some friends who had been in to see him, left. A few moments later he said he felt a strange sensation, and died almost instantly.^[8]

Military

U.S. Civil War

ATCHISON, THOMAS C—Age. 47 years. Enrolled at Ogdensburg, to serve three years, and mustered in as first lieutenant and quartermaster, August 27, 1862; mustered out with regiment, June 22, 1865, at Washington, D. C.; also borne as Atcheson and Atchieson. Commissioned first lieutenant and quartermaster, September 10, 1862, with rank from July 19, 1862, original; captain, not mustered, May 11, 1865, with rank from February 12, .1865, vice Alvah H. Briggs, promoted.^[9][10]

Atchison, Thomas C.

BATTLE UNIT NAME: 106th Regiment, New York Infantry

SIDE: Union

COMPANY: F,S

SOLDIER'S RANK IN: Regimental Quartermaster

SOLDIER'S RANK OUT: Regimental Quartermaster

FILM NUMBER: M551 ROLL 4^[11]

Thomas C. Atchison

Residence was not listed; 47 years old.

Enlisted on 8/27/1862 at Ogdensburgh, NY as a 1st Lieutenant.

On 8/27/1862 he was commissioned into Field & Staff NY 106th Infantry

He was Mustered Out on 6/22/1865 at Washington, DC

• (Mustered in as !st Lieut & QM)^[12]

Name: Thomas C. Atchison

Event Date: 1861-1865

Event Place: New York

Event Type: Military Service

Military Beginning Rank: Regimental Quartermaster

Military Final Rank: Regimental Quartermaster

Military Side: Union

State or Military Term: New York

Military Unit: 106th Regiment, New York Infantry

Military Company: F&S

Affiliate Film Number: 4^[13]

Fold3^[14]

Death

Cause of death: Apoplexy - Paralysis due to stroke

Sources

1. ↑ "New York, County Naturalization Records, 1791-1980," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:7NYM-6QZM : 8 April 2021), Thomas C Atchison, 1838; citing Naturalization, New York, United States, citing multiple County Clerk offices of New York; FHL microfilm 005399465.
2. ↑ March 20, 1845 Ogdensburg, Saint Lawrence, New York, United States from Rootsweb record from St. Lawrence Republican and General Advertiser
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MC1X-L1Z : 24 December 2020), Thomas C Atchison, Oswegatchie, St. Lawrence, New York, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MC4R-CBZ : 18 February 2021), Thomas T Atcheson, 1860.
5. ↑ Year: 1870; Census Place: Oswegatchie, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: M593_1098; Page: 639B. Name: Thos C Atcheson Age in 1870: 54 Birth Date: abt 1816 Birthplace: Ireland Dwelling Number: 829 Home in 1870: Oswegatchie, Saint Lawrence, New York Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Ogdensburg Occupation: Hatter Father of Foreign Birth: Yes Mother of Foreign Birth: Yes Male Citizen Over 21: Yes Personal Estate Value: 5000 Real Estate Value: 4000 Inferred Spouse: M Louise Atcheson
6. ↑ Year: 1880; Census Place: Ogdensburg, St Lawrence, New York; Roll: 926; Page: 213D; Enumeration District: 240. Name: Louise Atchison Age: 64 Birth Date: Abt 1816 Birthplace: Ireland Home in 1880: Ogdensburg, St Lawrence, New York, USA Street: Patterson Street House Number: 99 Dwelling Number: 200 Race: White Gender: Female Marital Status: Widowed Father's Birthplace: Ireland Mother's Birthplace: Ireland Occupation: Milliner Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: 1
7. ↑ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27384361/thomas-c.-atcheson. Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/27384361/thomas-c.-atcheson : accessed 23 May 2021), memorial page for Thomas C. Atcheson (22 Dec 1815–19 Dec 1878), Find a Grave Memorial ID 27384361, citing Ogdensburg Cemetery, Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence County, New York, USA ; Maintained by Anne Cady (contributor 46985237)
8. ↑ The Ogdensburg journal., December 21, 1878, Page 3, Image 3
9. ↑ https://dmna.ny.gov/historic/reghist/civil/rosters/Infantry/106th_Infantry_CW_Roster.pdf
10. ↑ New York State Archives; Albany, New York; Town Clerks´ Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War, ca 1861-1865; Collection Number: (N-Ar)13774; Box Number: 51; Roll Number: 28. Name: T C Atcheson Birth Date: 22 Nov 1815 Birth Place: Ireland Residence Place: Oswegatchie, New York Enlistment Date: 23 Jul 1862 Enlistment Location: Oswegatchie, St Lawrence, New York Regiment: 106th Infantry Rank: 2 M Race: White Marital Status: Married Occupation: Hatter
11. ↑ https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers-detail.htm?soldierId=0283317D-DC7A-DF11-BF36-B8AC6F5D926A
12. ↑ https://civilwardata.com/active/hdsquery.dll?SoldierHistory?U&1795335
13. ↑ "United States Civil War Soldiers Index, 1861-1865," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F91C-84X : 4 December 2014), Thomas C. Atchison, Regimental Quartermaster, Company F&S, 106th Regiment, New York Infantry, Union; citing NARA microfilm publication M551 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 4; FHL microfilm 882,060.
14. ↑ https://www.fold3.com/image/312099919