Spawn, Henry
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Birth
Henry was born in Knox on October 12, 1834, a son of William Spawn Sr. (B. abt 1814, D. unk) and his wife Temperance Benjamin (B. abt 1814, D.unk).[1][2][3] William was one of eight children.[1][2]. His siblings were:
- William Spawn (1844 - 1929)
- Isaac Spawn (1837 – )
- Zina Spawn (1839 – )
- Lewis Spawn (1842 – )
- Mary Spawn (1845 – )
- Franklin B Spawn (1852 – 1909)
- Elida Spawn(1854 – )
- Ancestry.com - Hedman Family Tree
Marriage & Children
Henry was married before he left New York. He reportedly had 3 daughters, Esther Spawn, Julia Spawn, and Mary Spawn from that marriage
He married secondly on June 30, 1861, in Washara County, Wisconsin, Mary Young[4] a daughter of Aaron and Abbie Young, who was born on March 28, 1846 in Illinois. They had the following known children:
- George Spawn born in Illinois
- Alice Spawn born in Iowa
- Charles Spawn born in Iowa
- Arthur Spawn born in Iowa
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Military Service
| Residence: | Roscoe, Illinois |
| Enlistment Date: | 22 Dec 1863 |
| Enlistment Place: | Roscoe, Illinois |
| Enlistment Rank: | Private |
| State Served: | Illinois |
| Regiment: | 12th Cavalry |
| Company: | Company M |
| Promotion Date: | 13 July 1865 |
| Promotion Rank: | Full Commissary Sergeant |
| Muster Out Date: | 13 July 1865 |
| Muster Out Place: | Not stated |
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| Sources Used: Ancestry.com military databases |
Death
Mary died on May 14, 1883. Henry died on August 1, 1912. Both were buried at Union Cemetery at Pomeroy, Calhoun County, Iowa.
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