Reinhart, William

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Birth

William Emery Reinhart was born February 26, 1845 in Berne to John J. Reinhart (B. March 16, 1824, D. April 19, 1896) and Emeline Coonley (B. Oct 20, 1825, D. April 7, 1889).[1][2] He was the oldest of ten children.[1] He used the name Emery.

Marriage & Children

Before 1870, he married Maria Bergett (B. July 1846, D. Mar 24, 1890), whose parents are unknown.[1]


Military Service

Name: William Emory Reinhart [3]
Residence: Berne, Albany Co., NY[3]
Place of Birth: Berne, Albany Co., NY[3]
Date of Birth: 6 Feb 1844[3]
Names of Parents: John J. Reinhart and Emaline Coonly[3]
Marital Status: Single[3]
Occupation: Mason[3]
Term of Enlistment: 1 year[3]
Residence: Berne, Albany Co., NY[3]
Enlistment Date: 7 Sept 1864
Enlistment Place: Albany, NY[3]
Enlistment Rank: Private
State Served: New York
Regiment: 91st Infantry[3]
Company: Company D[3]
Muster Out Date: 10 June 1865[3]
Muster Out Place:
Additional Remarks: Enlisted at the age of 20. "Discharged June 10th 1865. Berne Albany Co., NY

Born in Berne, Age 22, Farmer, Blue eyes, Auburn hair, Light complexion, 5'6" tall.[4]

Sources Used: 1865 census Berne, Albany Co., NY; Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War

Life

After he returned from the Civil War in 1865 William was living with his parents and siblings, and working as a farmer.[5]

Death

William's wife Maria died on March 24, 1890 at only 43 years and 10 months.[1] William lived for another decade, dying on June 29, 1901.[1]

Obituary

Additional Research Notes

Additional Media

Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War

Discharged June 10th 1865. Berne Albany Co., NY


Sources

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Bernehistory.org
  2. 1855 NY State Census, Berne, Albany Co, NY
  3. 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War
  4. NY Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, Ancestry.com Military databases
  5. 1865 NY State Census, Berne, Albany Co, NY