Edward Sayer (1843 - 1913)

Born 23 Apr 1843 in Macomb, St. Lawrence, New York, United States

Ancestors

Died 5 May 1913 at age 70 in Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence, New York, United States

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Biography

Private Edward Sayer served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: July 23, 1862
Mustered out: June 22, 1865
Side: USA
Regiment(s): Company C 106th New York Infantry

Pvt Edward Sayer was Wounded in Action during United States Civil War.

Edward Sayer was born on April 23, 1843 in Macomb, St. Lawrence, New York, United States. He had grey eyes, brown hair, dark complexion, 5’ 6” tall, occupation listed as a farmer (per fold3). He married Mary Sayer in 1867 Edward had the folowing children

1. Eva Sayers
2. Hattie Sayers

He died on May 05, 1913 in Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence, New York, United States

He married Mary C. (Unknown) around 1868 based on the birth of a daughter in 1869.

Research Notes

"Find A Grave" and census records indicate his wife was Mary C. Sayers, born in Oswegatchie, New York, USA in 1843.

Military

U.S. Civil War

SAYERS, EDWARD.—Age, 19 years. Enlisted, July 23, 1862, at Macomb, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. C, August 27, 1862; mustered out with company, June 22, 1865, near Washington, D . C.^[1]

Wounded in the 106th^[2]

Fold3^[3][4]

• Widow listed as beneficiary on pension record. Name not given.

See also: civilwardata

Death

Obituary^[5]

Research Notes

• Per fold3 record and obituary he was born in Macomb New York
• 1850 census shows birthplace as England
• 1880 census shows birthplace as New York
• 1910 census shows birthplace as New York and parents birthplace as England for both father and mother
• Per fold3 pension record died May 5, 1913 at Ogdensburg, New York.
• death index shows date of death 16 Aug 1914.
• William Sayer (1782 - 1864) removed as father refer to g2g for further research
• William Roper (abt. 1775 - abt. 1806) was connected as his mother which is an obvious error. See g2g for further research. Removed connection.

Possible records for this Edward Sayers needs research

• "United States Census, 1850", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MC16-B74 : Fri Oct 06 07:53:04 UTC 2023), Entry for William Sayer and Elisabeth Sayer, 1850.
• "United States Census, 1860", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MC4"United States Census, 1850", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MC16-B74 : Fri Oct 06 07:53:04 UTC 2023), Entry for William Sayer and Elisabeth Sayer, 1850.8-5Y4 : Thu Oct 05 16:20:40 UTC 2023), Entry for William Sayers and Elizabeth Sayers, 1860.
• "United States Census, 1880", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZFJ-95S : Fri Oct 06 14:42:48 UTC 2023), Entry for Eddie Sayer and Mary Sayer, 1880.
• "United States Census, 1910", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M5S2-X15 : Fri Oct 06 17:53:31 UTC 2023), Entry for Edward Sayer and Mary C Sayer, 1910.
• "New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGP6-FTSC : Thu Nov 16 07:05:03 UTC 2023), Entry for Edward Sayers, 16 Aug 1914.

Sources

1. ↑ https://dmna.ny.gov/historic/reghist/civil/rosters/Infantry/106th_Infantry_CW_Roster.pdf
2. ↑ The daily journal., June 14, 1864, Page 3, Image 3
3. ↑ https://www.fold3.com/image/315786587
4. ↑ https://www.fold3.com/image/12991142/sayer-edward-us-civil-war-pensions-index-1861-1900
5. ↑ The Ogdensburg Journal, 5 May 1913

• https://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/?a=p&p=countybrowser
• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27608630/edward-sayer: accessed 02 October 2023), memorial page for Edward Sayer (23 Apr 1843–5 May 1913), Find a Grave Memorial ID 27608630, citing Oldsville Cemetery, Pope Mills, St. Lawrence County, New York, USA; Maintained by Anne Cady (contributor 46985237).