Van Benscoten, Jacob
Birth
Jacob Van Benscoten (Jacob Vanbunschoten) was born in Knox, Albany County, NY on April 4, 1842.[1] His surname was also spelled as Van Benschoten.[1] He was the son of John and Maria Townsend Van Benscoten.
Marriage & Children
On October 5, 1871 in Knox, he married Almira E. Allen (B. Sept 25, 1846), daughter of Sylvester Allen and sister of William Allen.[2]
They had the following children:
- Allen J. Van Benscoten (B. March 7, 1875)[2] of Watertown
- Lloyd Van Benscoten (B. Aug 7, 1884)[2] of Altamont
Occupation
Before he served during the Civil War, Jacob worked as a harness maker.[1] Later he was a carriage manufacturer.[2]
Military Service
| Residence: | Knox[3] |
| Place of Birth: | Knox, NY [3] |
| Date of Birth: | 4 Apr 1842 [3] |
| Names of Parents: | John (Van Benscoten) and Maria Towsend [3] |
| Marital Status: | Single[3] |
| Occupation: | Harness Maker [3] |
| Term of Enlistment: | 3 years [3] |
| Bounty Received: | $100.00 [3] |
| Enlistment Date: | 5 Aug 1862[1] |
| Enlistment Place: | Knox, NY[3] |
| Enlistment Rank: | Private[1] |
| State Served: | New York |
| Regiment: | 7th Regiment NY Heavy Artillery[1][2] |
| Company: | Company K[1][2] |
| Promotion Date: | 18 Aug 1862[1] |
| Promotion Rank: | Corporal[1] |
| Wounded in Action on: | 16 Jun 1864[1][2] |
| Wounded at: | Petersburg, VA[1][2] |
| Muster Out Date: | 10 May 1865[1] |
| Muster Out Place: | Albany, NY |
| Additional Remarks: Enlisted at age 20.[1] Name also spelled Van Benschoten.[1] Wounded in the neck.[1]"After being in service nearly two years was wounded in the neck on the 16th of June and was discharged."[3] |
| Sources Used: Annual Report of the Adjutant-General of the State of NY for the year 1898; Keating, Robert, Carnival of Blood: The Civil War Ordeal of the Seventh New York Heavy Artillery, Published by Butternut and Blue, Baltimore, Md 1998; Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War |
Life
He lived in Altamont, Albany County, NY.[2]
Death
He died on December 25, 1888.[2] He is buried in the Knox Cemetery: Jacob Van Benscoten Born April 4, 1842 Died December 25, 1889
Obituary
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 Jacob Van Benscoter
Name: Jacob Van Benscoter
Birth Date: 4 Apr 1842
Birth Place: Knox, Albany Co, New York
Father: John Van Benscoter
Mother: Maria Towsend
Residence Place: Knox
Enlistment Date: 5 Aug 1862
Enlistment Location: Knox, Albany, New York
Regiment: 7th Regiment
Company: K
Rank: Caporal
Race: White
New York, Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900
New York, Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900 about Jacob Van Benscoter
Name: Jacob Van Benscoter
Age: 20
Birth Year: abt 1842
Birth Place: Knox, New York
Enlistment Year: 1862
Enlistment Location: Knox, New York
Muster Year: 1862
Separation Details: Muster Out of Service
Separation Date: 10 May 1865
Civil War Record Summaries
Annual Report of the Adjutant-General of the State of New York for the Year 1897
VAN BENSCOTEN , JACOB — Age, 20 years. Enlisted, August 5,1862, at Knox; mustered in as private, Co. K (originally One Hundred and Thirteenth Infantry), August 14, 1862, to serve three years; promoted corporal, August 18, 1862; wounded in action, June 16, 1864, at Petersburg, Va.; mustered out, May 10, 1865, at Albany, N. Y.; also borne as Van Benschoten.
1890 Veterans Schedules for Knox
History of the County of Albany - Tenney and Howell
Jacob Van Benscoten, corporal. Seventh Artillery ; enlisted August 5, and mustered August 14, 1862; after serving nearly two years, was wounded in the neck; was discharged June 16, 1865.
Heroes of Albany
Carnival of Blood
VAN BENSCOTEN, JACOB - Born: Knox, NY. Age: 20. Occupation: harness maker. Enlisted, August 5, 1862, as private in Co. K; promoted corporal, August 18, 1862; wounded in the neck, June 16, 1864, at Petersburg; mustered out, May 10, 1865. Also borne as Van Benschoten.
Census Records
1850 United States Federal Census about Jacob Van Benscoter
Name: Jacob Van Benscoter
[Jacob Van Benscoten]
Age: 9
Birth Year: abt 1841
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1850: Knox, Albany, New York
Gender: Male
Family Number: 229
Household Members:
Name Age
John Van Benscoter 37
Maria Van Benscoter 37
Wm Van Benscoter 13
Jacob Van Benscoter 9
Hiram Van Benscoter 7
Jesse Van Benscoter 4
Additional Media
Van Bunschoten or Van Benschoten Family in America
"#3667 Jacob V.B. served in the Civil war in Co K 7th NY Heavy Artillery and was wounded in front of Petersburg June 16, 1864. H m.Oct 5, 1871 at Knox, Almira E. Allen b. Sept 25, 1846, lived in Altamont, NY, a carriage manufacturer. He d. Dec 25, 1888. Children: Allen J. b March 7, 1875, Lloyd b. Aug 7, 1884, an illustrator in NYC"
Lloyd Van Benscoten of New York city spent a few days at the home of his mother, Mrs. Almira Van Benscoten, recently. Mr. Van Benscoten has a studio at 18 West 38th street, where he does commercial art work for some of the large publications of the metropolis.
- Altatmont Enterprise - April 12, 1918
Thirty Years Ago - (December 14 1894)
The Carriage Factory resumed active operations for another season's work this week. Mr. Warner has associated with him. A. J. Van Benscoten, a son of the late Jacob Van Benscoten.
- Altamont Enterprise - December 12, 1924
Died
VAN BENSCOTEN - At 514 Westinghouse Place, Schenectady, Thursday, May 15, 1930, Almira Allen, wife of the late Jacob Van Benscoten. Funeral sevices will be held at the Fredendall's undertaking parlors, Altamont, Sunday afternoon at 2:30. D. S. T. Friends may call Saturday evening from 7 to 9.
- Altatmont Enterprise - May 16, 1930
Mrs. Almira Allen, wife of the late Jacob Van Benscoten, of Altamont. died in Schenectady Thursday May 15th, aged 82 years. The funeral service will he held at Fredendall funeral parlors Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Burial will be at Knox cemetery. Mrs. Van Benscoten is survived by two sons, Allen of Watertown and Lloyd of Altamont.
- Altatmont Enterprise - May 16, 1930
Almira Allen Van Benscoten Obituary - Altamont Enterprise — May 16, 1930
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 Keating, Robert, Carnival of Blood: The Civil War Ordeal of the Seventh New York Heavy Artillery, Published by Butternut and Blue, Baltimore, Md 1998
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 Van Benschoten, William Henry, Van Bunschoten or Van Benschoten Family in America, page 687 #3667, Google books
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War
