Spawn, Lewis
Birth
Lewis Spawn was born on March 22, 1841 at Knox, 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)
- Henry Spawn (1835 – 1912)
- Isaac Spawn (1837 – )
- Zina Spawn (1839 – )
- Mary Spawn (1845 – )
- Franklin B Spawn (1852 – 1909)
- Elida Spawn(1854 – )
- Ancestry.com - Hedman Family Tree
Marriage & Children
He married at about 1870, Lida or Lydia Bishop who was born on February 2, 1852 in New York. They had the following known children:
- Mabel Spawn born in Iowa
- James Spawn born in Dakota
- Lena Spawn born in Dakota
- A. Maud born in Illinois
- Charles Earl Spawn born in Dakota
Lewis married secondly at about 1905, Ada Emma _______ a widow who was born at about 1850 in New York.
Military Service
| Residence: | Berne |
| Enlistment Date: | 17 May 1861 |
| Enlistment Place: | Albany, NY |
| Enlistment Rank: | Private |
| State Served: | New York |
| Regiment: | 18th Infantry |
| Company: | Company F |
| Captured on: | 30 Aug 1862 |
| Captured at: | Centerville, VA |
| Paroled on : | 30 Aug 1862 |
| Paroled at: | Centerville, VA |
| Muster Out Date: | 28 May 1863 |
| Muster Out Place: | Albany, NY |
| Additional Remarks: Enlisted at the age of 19 to serve two years. |
| Sources Used: Annual Report of the Adjutant General of the State of New York, Regimental Rosters. Ancestry.com military databases |
Death
Lydia died on September 28, 1902, Lewis died on October 7, 1921 both are buried at Prospect Cemetery in Chester, Lake County, SD.
South Dakota Death Index, 1905-1955 about Lewis Spawn
Name: Lewis Spawn
Certificate Number: 76791
Death Day: 7
Death Month: Oct
Death Year: 1921
County: Lake
Page Number: 898
Obituary
Additional Research Notes
New York, Town Clerks' Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War, ca 1861-1865 about Lewis Spawn
Name: Lewis Spawn
Birth Date: 1843
Birth Place: Owego, New York
Father: Wm Spawn
Mother: Temperance Spawn
Residence Place: Albany
Enlistment Date: 17 May 1861
Enlistment Location: Schoharie, Schoharie, New York
Regiment: 18th New York Regiment
Company: F
Rank: Private
Race: White
Marital Status: Single
Additional Media
U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles about Lewis Spawn
Name: Lewis Spawn
Age at enlistment: 19
Enlistment Date: 19 Apr 1861
Rank at enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Albany, NY
State Served: New York
Was POW?: Yes
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company F, New York 18th Infantry Regiment on 17 May 1861.
Mustered out on 28 May 1863 at Albany, NY.
Birth Date: abt 1842
Sources: New York: Report of the Adjutant-General
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