Jacob Harp (1843-1932)

HARP, PICKETT

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 2/23/2014 at 10:57:13

Jackson Sentinel, June 9, 1931

CIVIL WAR VETERAN PASSES EIGHTY-EIGHTH MILESTONE SUNDAY

(Baldwin, Special)

Jacob Harp, Civil War veteran, enjoyed his 88th birthday Sunday, June 7, at his home in Baldwin. Mr. Harp was born in Albany county, New York, June 7, 1843 and at the age of five years came to Henry county, Illinois, where he and his parents resided until he was 13 years of age when they moved to Monroe county, Wisconsin. It was here that he enlisted in Company H, 10th Regiment of Wisconsin volunteers in October, 1861 at 19 years of age.

Serving one and one half years, Mr. Harp figured in battles at Nashville, Tennessee, Stone River and Perryville, West Virginia. He was wounded at Wartrace, Tennessee while serving as a train guard. On September 20, 1863 he was discharged from hospital No. 6, at Nashville.

In the Spring of 1864 he came to Baldwin and on December 27, 1864 was united in marriage to Miss Frances Pickett by the Rev. Phillips of Monmouth. They moved to the town of Baldwin 59 years ago and have since resided here. Mrs, Harp passed away April 9, 1924. Mr Harp enjoys excellent health. He has six living children, two daughters in the state of Washington, a daughter in Clinton, a son in Maquoketa, and a son and daughter in Baldwin.

Jacob Harp grave
 

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