James Henton & Helen Augusta Crook
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James Henton & Helen Augusta Crook
 computerwolf
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Posted: 29 Nov 2005 9:25AM GMT |
Classification: Query
Surnames: Henton, Crook
I'm looking for birth/death date/place for James Henton and Helen Augusta Crook. I know that he died 5 July 1895 and that Helen was born 15 Dec 1844 in either Beekmantown or Plattsburgh, Clinton county, New York. They had two children, Grace and Stanhope. Helen's parents were Thomas Crook (1798-1879) and Hannah Elizabeth DeLong (1805-1874).
I just recently found out that James was in the 14th Infantry during the Civil War. Here's an excerpt from 14th Infantry in Congressional Record 1861-1866 located at:
http://1-14th.com/HistEarly-1776.htm#Henton
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Henton, James. Born in England. Was a private, a corporal, a sergeant, and a 1st sergeant in D company, 6th infantry from 22 Nov 1853 to 22 Nov 1858; private, general service and private and 1st sergeant in A company, 2nd battalion, 14th infantry from 14 may 1860 to 25 oct 1861; made 2nd lieutenant in 14th infantry on 5 oct 1861; made 1st lieutenant on 19 feb 1862; captain on 4 nov 1865; transferred to the 23rd infantry on 21 sep 1866; made major on 31 jan 1891; lieutenant colonel on 13 aug 1894; made brevet captain on 13 mar 1865 for gallantry and meritorious service in the battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; died on 5 july 1895.
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As a Captain, he was stationed at Fort Union, Mora County, New Mexico in 1881. In 1883 he served as Commanding Officer at Fort Union. As a Major, he was the last commander at the Hart’s Mill site (Old Fort Bliss, Texas) from 1891 to 1893, with two companies of the 23rd Infantry.
As you can see, there's quite a bit known about his military career, but I've found very little concerning his personal life and family. I would appreciate any help anyone can provide.
I just recently found out that James was in the 14th Infantry during the Civil War. Here's an excerpt from 14th Infantry in Congressional Record 1861-1866 located at:
http://1-14th.com/HistEarly-1776.htm#Henton
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Henton, James. Born in England. Was a private, a corporal, a sergeant, and a 1st sergeant in D company, 6th infantry from 22 Nov 1853 to 22 Nov 1858; private, general service and private and 1st sergeant in A company, 2nd battalion, 14th infantry from 14 may 1860 to 25 oct 1861; made 2nd lieutenant in 14th infantry on 5 oct 1861; made 1st lieutenant on 19 feb 1862; captain on 4 nov 1865; transferred to the 23rd infantry on 21 sep 1866; made major on 31 jan 1891; lieutenant colonel on 13 aug 1894; made brevet captain on 13 mar 1865 for gallantry and meritorious service in the battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; died on 5 july 1895.
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As a Captain, he was stationed at Fort Union, Mora County, New Mexico in 1881. In 1883 he served as Commanding Officer at Fort Union. As a Major, he was the last commander at the Hart’s Mill site (Old Fort Bliss, Texas) from 1891 to 1893, with two companies of the 23rd Infantry.
As you can see, there's quite a bit known about his military career, but I've found very little concerning his personal life and family. I would appreciate any help anyone can provide.