Spawn, Henry
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
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 |
| Additional Remarks: |
| 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.
Obituary
Additional Research Notes
U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865 about Henry Spawn
Name: Henry Spawn
Residence: Roscoe, Winnebago, Illinois
Class: 1
Congressional District: 2nd
Age on 1 July 1863: 28
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1835
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Place of Birth: New York
Additional Media
1850 United States Federal Census about Henry Spawn
Name: Henry Spawn
Age: 16
Birth Year: abt 1834
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1850: Berne, Albany, New York
Gender: Male
Family Number: 505
Household Members:
Name Age
Wiliam Spawn 36
Temperence Spawn 36
Henry Spawn 16
Isaac Spawn 12
Lina Spawn 10
Lewis Spawn 8
William Spawn 5
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