Cartwright, George W.
Birth
George W. Cortwright (spelled Cartwright everywhere but on his grave marker) was born in Rensselaerville at about November of 1817. His parents names have not been learned.
Marriage & Children
He married in Rensselaerville at about 1843, Nancy M. _____, who was born at about 1821. They had the following children:
- Eliza Cartwright
- Julia Cartwright
- Mary J. Cartwright
He married secondly at about 1853, Betsey ____ , who was born at about 1825. They lived in Wright, Schoharie Co., and they had the following known children:
- Ida Cartwright
- Jasper Cartwright
- Charles Cartwright
Military Service
| Residence: | Wright, Schoharie Co., NY |
| Enlistment Date: | 9 Aug 1862 |
| Enlistment Place: | Gallupville, NY |
| Enlistment Rank: | Private |
| State Served: | New York |
| Regiment: | 134th Infantry |
| Muster Out Date: | 10 June 1865 |
| Muster Out Place: | near Bladensburg, MD |
| Additional Remarks: Enlisted at the age of 43 to serve 3 years. |
| Sources Used: Ancestry.com military databases, Annual Report of the Adjutant General, regimental rosters |
Death
George W. Cortwright died October 6, 1904. He was buried in Knox Cemetery - George W. Cortwright Co. C 134 Regt NYS Vol Died Oct. 6, 1904 Aged 86 years 10 months and 22? days
Obituary
Additional Research Notes
Additional Media
Military records of Schoharie County veterans of four wars
George W. Cartwright.
Wright — Laborer; married ; age 45; enlisted August 9, 1862; transferred to Pioneer Corps ; contracted rupture at battle -of Gettysburg ; served in line of duty until discharged with his regiment, June 10, 1865; Gallupville, K. Y. ; laborer; married. Children, Mary J., Eliza, Julia, Ida A., Jasper, Charles, George R., Reuben.
Civil War Muster Roll Abstract
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