Ketcham, Newton

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Birth

Newton Ketcham was born in Knox on Oct 5, 1844, a son of Henry Ketcham and Margaret Williams.[1]Margaret Williamson, according to his obituary. His siblings were:

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 Obituary - Altamont Enterprise - May 1, 1925

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

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 Newton Ketchum[3]
Name: Newton Ketchum
Birth Date: 5 Oct 1844
Birth Place: Knox, Albany Co, New York
Father: Henry Ketchum
Mother: Margaret Williams
Residence Place: Albany
Enlistment Date: 16 Sep 1864
Enlistment Location: Knox, Albany, New York
Regiment: 9th Regiment
Company: A
Rank: Private
Marital Status: Single

New York, Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900

Knox - Newton Ketcham - Muster Roll

New York, Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900 about Newton Ketcham[3]
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

Civil War Record Summaries

Annual Report of the Adjutant-General of the State of New York

1890 Veterans Schedules for Knox

History of the County of Albany - Tenney and Howell

Heroes of Albany

Carnival of Blood

Census Records

1860 United States Federal Census about Newton Ketcham[3]

Name: Newton Ketcham
Age in 1860: 15
Birth Year: abt 1845
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1860: Knox, Albany, New York
Gender: Male
Post Office: Knox
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members:
Name Age
Henry Ketcham 63
Margaret Ketcham 60
William H Ketcham 23
Edwin Ketcham 22
Alonzo Ketcham 21
Ambrose Ketcham 19
Newton Ketcham 15
Peter Ftterlay 56
James Brady 42

1870 United States Federal Census about Newton Ketcham[3]

Name: Newton Ketcham
[Newton Ketchum]
Age in 1870: 25
Birth Year: abt 1845
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1870: Knox, Albany, New York
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: East Berne
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members:
Name Age
Newton Ketcham 25
Elmina Ketcham 20
Edwin Ketcham 3/12

1900 United States Federal Census about Newton Ketcham[3]

Name: Newton Ketcham
Age: 55
Birth Date: Oct 1845
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1900: Guilderland, Albany, New York
[Albany]
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Elmina Ketcham
Marriage Year: 1868
Years Married: 32
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Newton Ketcham 55
Elmina Ketcham 43

1920 United States Federal Census about Newton Ketcham[3]

Name: Newton Ketcham
[Venton Ketcham]
Age: 75
Birth Year: abt 1845
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1920: Guilderland, Albany, New York
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Elmina Ketcham
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Home owned: Own
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Newton Ketcham 75
Elmina Ketcham 69
Edieth Ketcham 40

Additional Media

Sources

  1. 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War
  2. Ancestry Military Databases
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 www.Ancestry.com