Ketcham, Newton

Knox during the Civil War

Birth

Newton Ketcham was born in Knox on Oct 5, 1844, a son of Henry Ketcham and Margaret Williams.Margaret Williamson, according to his obituary. His siblings were:

• William H Ketcham

Occupation

He was a farmer

After his return from the war he married Elmina Pier on January 4, 1868 and remained, on the farm until moving to Altamont forty-one years ago. At that time be took up the sale of farm machinery, feed and seeds until the organization of the First National Bank of Altamont fifteen years ago, when he became its first president and had continued to hold, that office until his death.

Marriage & Children

Newton Ketcham married Elmina Pier on January 4, 1868. His daughter was:

• Edith Ketcham

Military Service

Residence:	Knox
Place of Birth:	Knox, NY
Date of Birth:	5 Oct 1844
Names of Parents:	Henry (Ketchum) and Margaret Williams
Marital Status:	Single
Occupation:	Farmer
Bounty Received:	$100.00
Enlistment Date:	6 Sept 1864
Enlistment Place:	Albany, NY
Enlistment Rank:	Private
State Served:	New York
Regiment:	9th Heavy Artillery
Company:	Company A
Muster Out Date:	6 Jul 1865
Muster Out Place:	Washington, DC

Additional Remarks: Enlisted at the age of 19. Aka Kitchum. "was in service ten months. was in the battles of Cedar Creek and Petersburg"

Sources Used: Ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers; Annual Report of the Adjutant-General of the State of NY for the year 1897; Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War

Death

Newton Ketcham died April 24, 1925 and was buried at the Lake Rural Cemetery, Thompson's Lake.

Obituary

Newton Ketcham Obituary - Altamont Enterprise - May 1, 1925

Newton Ketcham

The funeral services of the late Newton Ketcham, who died last Friday of heart trouble after a two week illness, were held from his late home on Sunday at 2 o'clock, Rev. Roscoe M. Giles of the Altamont Reformed church conducting the service. Burial was at the Lake Rural Cemetery, Thompson's Lake. The Barckley Post G. A. R. of which he was a member conducted a service at the grave and taps was sounded.

Mr. Ketcham was born in the town of Knox on October 6, 1844, the son of Henry and Margaret (Williamson) Ketcham. He was the last one of nine children.

His early life was spent on the farm. In September 1864 he enlisted for service in the Civil War and served until mustered out at Washington, July 6, 1865. He was a member of Company A, ninth New York Heavy Artillery which was active in the Shenandoah Valley, at Petersburg and was at Appomattox when General Lee surrendered.

After his return from the war he married Elmina Pier on January 4, 1868 and remained, on the farm until moving to Altamont forty-one years ago. At that time be took up the sale of farm machinery, feed and seeds until the organization of the First National Bank of Altamont fifteen years ago, when he became its first president and had continued to hold, that office until his death.

His wide acquaintance with men of the county and his conservative and wise judgment on business matters have been of great value to this institution, which has made great progress in the few years of its business life.

Mr. Ketcham will not only be missed in his home but in Altamont and the county as well. He leaves a wife and a daughter, Miss Edith Ketcham, and several more distant relatives.

Altamont Enterprise May 1, 1925

Additional Research Notes

Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War

New York, Town Clerks' Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War, ca 1861-1865 about Newton Ketchum
Name: Newton Ketchum
Birth Date: 5 Oct 1844
Birth Place: Knox, Albany Co, New York
Father: Henry Ketchum
Mother: Margaret Williams
Residence Place: Albany
Enlistment Date: 16 Sep 1864
Enlistment Location: Knox, Albany, New York
Regiment: 9th Regiment
Company: A
Rank: Private
Marital Status: Single

New York, Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900

Knox - Newton Ketcham - Muster Roll

New York, Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900 about Newton Ketcham
Name: Newton Ketcham
Age: 19
Birth Year: abt 1845
Birth Place: Knox, New York
Enlistment Year: 1864
Enlistment Location: Albany, New York
Muster Year: 1864
Separation Details: Muster Out of Service
Separation Date: 6 Jul 1865

Census Records

1860 United States Federal Census about Newton Ketcham Name: Newton Ketcham Age in 1860: 15 Birth Year: abt 1845 Birthplace: New York Home in 1860: Knox, Albany, New York Gender: Male Post Office: Knox Value of real estate: View image Household Members: Name Age Henry Ketcham 63 Margaret Ketcham 60 William H Ketcham 23 Edwin Ketcham 22 Alonzo Ketcham 21 Ambrose Ketcham 19 Newton Ketcham 15 Peter Ftterlay 56 James Brady 42

1870 United States Federal Census about Newton Ketcham Name: Newton Ketcham [Newton Ketchum] Age in 1870: 25 Birth Year: abt 1845 Birthplace: New York Home in 1870: Knox, Albany, New York Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: East Berne Value of real estate: View image Household Members: Name Age Newton Ketcham 25 Elmina Ketcham 20 Edwin Ketcham 3/12

1900 United States Federal Census about Newton Ketcham Name: Newton Ketcham Age: 55 Birth Date: Oct 1845 Birthplace: New York Home in 1900: Guilderland, Albany, New York [Albany] Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Head Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Elmina Ketcham Marriage Year: 1868 Years Married: 32 Father's Birthplace: New York Mother's Birthplace: New York Occupation: View on Image Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Newton Ketcham 55 Elmina Ketcham 43

1920 United States Federal Census about Newton Ketcham Name: Newton Ketcham [Venton Ketcham] Age: 75 Birth Year: abt 1845 Birthplace: New York Home in 1920: Guilderland, Albany, New York Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Head Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Elmina Ketcham Father's Birthplace: New York Mother's Birthplace: New York Home owned: Own Able to Read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Newton Ketcham 75 Elmina Ketcham 69 Edieth Ketcham 40

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