Madison County

GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC

VETERAN RECORD TRANSCRIPTION

Data added by transcriber in blue font

Veteran's Name: Brinson, William

Father: Joseph Brinson
Residence: Lincoln Township, Madison, Iowa Father's nativity: 
Occupation: Farmer Mother: Rebecca Myres
Date of birth: 28 Feb 1833 Mother's nativity: 
Place of birth: Switzerland County, Indiana Wife:  Caroline Burd
Date of death: 27 Dec 1929 2nd wife: 
Place of death: Winterset, Madison, Iowa 3rd wife: 
Place of burial: Winterset Cemetery  
Cause of death: 

Children

  Mrs. William Hircock (Mary E.)

  Mrs. Culey Hircock (Sarah E.)

War record
  Rank: Private Company: F Regiment: 4th
  State: Iowa Organization: Infantry
  Enlistment date: 16 Aug 1862
  Enlistment age: 29 (Vet) Residence: Madison County
  Mustered out: 
  Discharged: 
  Transfers: 
GAR membership
  Post name: Pitzer Date joined: 04 Apr 1884
  Post No.: 55 (71) Age at joining: 
  Place: Winterset Transfers: 
Sources: Roster Iowa Soldiers; Ex. Soldiers living Ia. 1886: - Winterset,/ Post 55 Desc Book #71 age 51 in  1884
Notes: 

 

Transcribed by Kent G. Transier 13 Sep 2005.