Ketcham, Newton
Birth
Newton Ketcham was born in Knox on Oct 5, 1844, a son of Henry Ketcham and Margaret Williams.[1]
Occupation
He was a farmer[1]
After his return from the war he married Elmina Pier on January 4, 1868 and remained, on the farm until moving to Altamont forty-one years ago. At that time be took up the sale of farm machinery, feed and seeds until the organization of the First National Bank of Altamont fifteen years ago, when he became its first president and had continued to hold, that office until his death.
Marriage & Children
Newton Ketcham married Elmina Pier on January 4, 1868. His daughter was:
- Edith Ketcham
Military Service
| Residence: | Knox [1] |
| Place of Birth: | Knox, NY [1] |
| Date of Birth: | 5 Oct 1844 [1] |
| Names of Parents: | Henry (Ketchum) and Margaret Williams [1] |
| Marital Status: | Single [1] |
| Occupation: | Farmer [1] |
| Bounty Received: | $100.00[1] |
| Enlistment Date: | 6 Sept 1864[1] |
| Enlistment Place: | Albany, NY[1] |
| Enlistment Rank: | Private |
| State Served: | New York |
| Regiment: | 9th Heavy Artillery |
| Company: | Company A |
| Muster Out Date: | 6 Jul 1865 |
| Muster Out Place: | Washington, DC |
| Additional Remarks: Enlisted at the age of 19. [2] Aka Kitchum. "was in service ten months. was in the battles of Cedar Creek and Petersburg"[1] |
| Sources Used: Ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers; Annual Report of the Adjutant-General of the State of NY for the year 1897; Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War |
Death
Newton Ketcham died April 24, 1925 and was buried at the Lake Rural Cemetery, Thompson's Lake.
Obituary
Newton Ketcham
The funeral services of the late Newton Ketcham, who died last Friday of heart trouble after a two week illness, were held from his late home on Sunday at 2 o'clock, Rev. Roscoe M. Giles of the Altamont Reformed church conducting the service. Burial was at the Lake Rural Cemetery, Thompson's Lake. The Barckley Post G. A. R. of which he was a member conducted a service at the grave and taps was sounded.
Mr. Ketcham was born in the town of Knox on October 6, 1844, the son of Henry and Margaret (Williamson) Ketcham. He was the last one of nine children.
His early life was spent on the farm. In September 1864 he enlisted for service in the Civil War and served until mustered out at Washington, July 6, 1865. He was a member of Company A, ninth New York Heavy Artillery which was active in the Shenandoah Valley, at Petersburg and was at Appomattox when General Lee surrendered.
After his return from the war he married Elmina Pier on January 4, 1868 and remained, on the farm until moving to Altamont forty-one years ago. At that time be took up the sale of farm machinery, feed and seeds until the organization of the First National Bank of Altamont fifteen years ago, when he became its first president and had continued to hold, that office until his death.
His wide acquaintance with men of the county and his conservative and wise judgment on business matters have been of great value to this institution, which has made great progress in the few years of its business life.
Mr. Ketcham will not only be missed in his home but in Altamont and the county as well. He leaves a wife and a daughter, Miss Edith Ketcham, and several more distant relatives.
- Altamont Enterprise May 1, 1925
Additional Research Notes
Additional Media
New York, Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900 about Newton Ketcham
Name: Newton Ketcham
Age: 19
Birth Year: abt 1845
Birth Place: Knox, New York
Enlistment Year: 1864
Enlistment Location: Albany, New York
Muster Year: 1864
Separation Details: Muster Out of Service
Separation Date: 6 Jul 1865
Source Citation: New York State Archives, Cultural Education Center, Albany, New York; New York Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900;Archive Collection #:13775-83;Box #:1104;Roll #:761.
Source Information: Ancestry.com. New York, Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
Original data: Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts of New York State Volunteers, United States Sharpshooters, and United States Colored Troops [ca. 1861-1900]. (microfilm, 1185 rolls). Albany, New York: New York State Archives.
Census Records
1870 federal; Knox (Series M593, Roll 902, Page 581)
- Newton Ketcham 25 Farmer
- Elmina Ketcham 20 Keeping House
- Edwin Ketcham 3/12
Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War
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