The son of Captain Marcus Lindly Aderton, Sr. and Matilda Ann Ruland, Henry married Amelia Jane Gilbert on 07 Oct 1859 in Calhoun County, Illinois. He was a farmer, and they were the parents of 8 children. Several of their children did not survive infancy or early childhood.
Henry served as a sergeant with Company C of the 97th Illinois Infantry (Union) during the Civil War. The unit was organized at Camp Butler, Illinois and mustered in 16 Sep 1862.
The 97th was ordered to Kentucky and made its way to Arkansas by 1863 where they were involved in the assault and capture of Fort Hindman. They fought in the Battle of Port Gibson, the Battle of Champion's Hill and the Battle of Big Black River in May of 1863.
The 97th next took part in the Siege of Vicksburg in Mississippi. After that, they were moved to New Orleans and had provost duty there until May 1864.
In 1865, they were ordered to Florida and then were part of Steele's Expedition to Mobile, Alabama. The 97th helped capture Fort Blakely in Apr 1865.
In May, they were sent to Galveston, Texas. Due to injuries suffered in a railroad accident that left him paralyzed, Henry was discharged on 30 May 1865. The rest of his unit was mustered out in Texas on 29 Jul 1865. The regiment lost a total of 233 men to wounds or disease.
After Henry's wife died in 1878, he lived with his mother, brother and several other relatives.
At the time of his death in 1894, Henry was 59 years, 2 months and 3 days old.
Children: 4 sons, 4 daughters.
Father of:
Rebecca A. Aderton
Mary Alice Aderton Sperry
Henry Marcus Aderton
John R. Aderton
William E. Aderton
Hope Aderton
Thomas J. A. L. Aderton
Emma J. Gilbert Aderton Robinson
Henry's siblings:
Mary Jane Aderton Gilbert
Matilda Louise "Till" Aderton Hallett
Marcus Lindley Aderton, Jr.
Meriman R. Aderton
Sarah Emiline Aderton Tremain
George Latimer Aderton
James Algro Aderton
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Biographical Sketch:
HENRY K. ADERTON, whose biography is here presented, was born in Troy, Lincoln County, Mo., March 22, 1835, and in his journey through life has won high esteem from all who know him. He has always evinced great interest in the welfare of his country, giving his services gladly in the time of danger. He is generally recognized as a wide-awake, enterprising man, ready to embrace every passing opportunity to improve the community in which he resides.
Mr. Aderton's father Marcus L. Aderton, was born in Charles County, Md., and there received his education and grew to manhood. He learned the trade of a carpenter, and after going to Lincoln County, Mo., worked at this business most successfully, building the first house a Capidegris, that county, and undoubtedly possessing great skill. At a later date he engaged in the grocery business at Troy, afterwards moving to Tuxton, where he entered the dry-goods business. In 1844, he moved to Calhoun County, locating in Point Precinct, where he let land and and [sic] turned his attention to farming. His property was covered with heavy timber that he soon converted into staves, logs etc., the lumber business being the chief enterprise in those days. His farm was situated one and one-half miles northwest of Brussels, and he resided there up to the time of his death in 1865. He married Miss Matilda A. Ruland, a native of Pennsylvania, and the daughter of Isaac and Matilda (Nicholas) Ruland. Her death occurred at the home of our subject, January 1, 1888. She was the mother of ten children, nine of whom grew to maturity.
The subject of our sketch was nine years of age when he came with his parents to Calhoun County. He passed his youth on his father's farm, continuing to live with his parents up to the time of his marriage, when he settled on a part of the home farm. He was married October 7, 1858, to Miss Amelia J. Gilbert, whose birth occurred in the State of Indiana. Their marriage has been blessed with eight children, three of whom are living: viz., Henry M., married Miss Lizzie E. Douglas, and has two children, viz., Joseph L. and Gilbert K.; Mary A., who married T. J. Sperry and resides at Helena, Mont., is the mother of one child—Lyman; Emma J., who resides with her parents.
Mr. Aderton enlisted August 12, 1862, in Company C, Ninety-seventh Illinois Infantry, and served faithfully until May 30, 1865. He figured in a number of important engagements, among which were the battle of Champion Hills; siege and capture of Vicksburg, and Ft. Blakely. He was severely injured in a railroad collision during the war, that has since resulted in paralysis of the lower limbs and he now draws a pension of $72 per month. He was honorably discharged on May 30, 1865, for physical disability, and immediately returned home to devote his attention to farming once more. He resided on his first farm up to 1887 and then bought property and now lives retired from active work in Batchtown. He is a member of Calhoun Post, No. 448, G. A. R., and both he and his wife belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church. A view of his pleasant home will be found elsewhere in this volume.
(Portrait and Biographical Album of Pike and Calhoun Counties, Illinois, 1891; page 628)
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Obituary:
HONORABLY DISCHARGED
"Uncle" Henry K. Aderton, a prominent citizen and a man esteemed and beloved by all who knew him, was "mustered out" of life's service, to answer the roll call on high, Friday evening, May 25th, 1894, at his residence in Batchtown, after a long and useful life of sterling integrity and honor.
The deceased was born in Troy, Lincoln county, Mo., March 22, 1835, and came to Calhoun county at the tender age of nine years, residing near Brussels. He was married October 7, 1858, to Miss Amelia J. Gilbert, an estimable young lady of this county, and eight children came to bless the union, of whom three only are now living.
Mr. Aderton enlisted in the Federal army, August 12, 1862, in Company C., 97th Illinois Infantry, and his war record was a most brilliant one, he serving his country faithfully and well until May 30th, 1865, when he was honorably discharged for physical disabilities received in a railroad accident, resulting in paralysis of the lower extremities.
By a life of frugality, and by the aid of his pension, the deceased had accumulated considerable property. He was a devout member of the Methodist Episcopal church at the time of his death.
Intelligent, generous, and of gentle modest demeanor, "Uncle" Henry will be sorely missed by those to whom he was a friend indeed in time of trouble.
His remains were interred at Brussels Sunday, by Calhoun Post 448, G. A. R., of which society he was an honored member.
(Calhoun Herald; 31 May 1894; p. 5)
Note: All spelling, capitalization and punctuation marks in biographical sketch and obituary are exactly as they appeared in the original text.
Henry served as a sergeant with Company C of the 97th Illinois Infantry (Union) during the Civil War. The unit was organized at Camp Butler, Illinois and mustered in 16 Sep 1862.
The 97th was ordered to Kentucky and made its way to Arkansas by 1863 where they were involved in the assault and capture of Fort Hindman. They fought in the Battle of Port Gibson, the Battle of Champion's Hill and the Battle of Big Black River in May of 1863.
The 97th next took part in the Siege of Vicksburg in Mississippi. After that, they were moved to New Orleans and had provost duty there until May 1864.
In 1865, they were ordered to Florida and then were part of Steele's Expedition to Mobile, Alabama. The 97th helped capture Fort Blakely in Apr 1865.
In May, they were sent to Galveston, Texas. Due to injuries suffered in a railroad accident that left him paralyzed, Henry was discharged on 30 May 1865. The rest of his unit was mustered out in Texas on 29 Jul 1865. The regiment lost a total of 233 men to wounds or disease.
After Henry's wife died in 1878, he lived with his mother, brother and several other relatives.
At the time of his death in 1894, Henry was 59 years, 2 months and 3 days old.
Children: 4 sons, 4 daughters.
Father of:
Rebecca A. Aderton
Mary Alice Aderton Sperry
Henry Marcus Aderton
John R. Aderton
William E. Aderton
Hope Aderton
Thomas J. A. L. Aderton
Emma J. Gilbert Aderton Robinson
Henry's siblings:
Mary Jane Aderton Gilbert
Matilda Louise "Till" Aderton Hallett
Marcus Lindley Aderton, Jr.
Meriman R. Aderton
Sarah Emiline Aderton Tremain
George Latimer Aderton
James Algro Aderton
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Biographical Sketch:
HENRY K. ADERTON, whose biography is here presented, was born in Troy, Lincoln County, Mo., March 22, 1835, and in his journey through life has won high esteem from all who know him. He has always evinced great interest in the welfare of his country, giving his services gladly in the time of danger. He is generally recognized as a wide-awake, enterprising man, ready to embrace every passing opportunity to improve the community in which he resides.
Mr. Aderton's father Marcus L. Aderton, was born in Charles County, Md., and there received his education and grew to manhood. He learned the trade of a carpenter, and after going to Lincoln County, Mo., worked at this business most successfully, building the first house a Capidegris, that county, and undoubtedly possessing great skill. At a later date he engaged in the grocery business at Troy, afterwards moving to Tuxton, where he entered the dry-goods business. In 1844, he moved to Calhoun County, locating in Point Precinct, where he let land and and [sic] turned his attention to farming. His property was covered with heavy timber that he soon converted into staves, logs etc., the lumber business being the chief enterprise in those days. His farm was situated one and one-half miles northwest of Brussels, and he resided there up to the time of his death in 1865. He married Miss Matilda A. Ruland, a native of Pennsylvania, and the daughter of Isaac and Matilda (Nicholas) Ruland. Her death occurred at the home of our subject, January 1, 1888. She was the mother of ten children, nine of whom grew to maturity.
The subject of our sketch was nine years of age when he came with his parents to Calhoun County. He passed his youth on his father's farm, continuing to live with his parents up to the time of his marriage, when he settled on a part of the home farm. He was married October 7, 1858, to Miss Amelia J. Gilbert, whose birth occurred in the State of Indiana. Their marriage has been blessed with eight children, three of whom are living: viz., Henry M., married Miss Lizzie E. Douglas, and has two children, viz., Joseph L. and Gilbert K.; Mary A., who married T. J. Sperry and resides at Helena, Mont., is the mother of one child—Lyman; Emma J., who resides with her parents.
Mr. Aderton enlisted August 12, 1862, in Company C, Ninety-seventh Illinois Infantry, and served faithfully until May 30, 1865. He figured in a number of important engagements, among which were the battle of Champion Hills; siege and capture of Vicksburg, and Ft. Blakely. He was severely injured in a railroad collision during the war, that has since resulted in paralysis of the lower limbs and he now draws a pension of $72 per month. He was honorably discharged on May 30, 1865, for physical disability, and immediately returned home to devote his attention to farming once more. He resided on his first farm up to 1887 and then bought property and now lives retired from active work in Batchtown. He is a member of Calhoun Post, No. 448, G. A. R., and both he and his wife belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church. A view of his pleasant home will be found elsewhere in this volume.
(Portrait and Biographical Album of Pike and Calhoun Counties, Illinois, 1891; page 628)
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Obituary:
HONORABLY DISCHARGED
"Uncle" Henry K. Aderton, a prominent citizen and a man esteemed and beloved by all who knew him, was "mustered out" of life's service, to answer the roll call on high, Friday evening, May 25th, 1894, at his residence in Batchtown, after a long and useful life of sterling integrity and honor.
The deceased was born in Troy, Lincoln county, Mo., March 22, 1835, and came to Calhoun county at the tender age of nine years, residing near Brussels. He was married October 7, 1858, to Miss Amelia J. Gilbert, an estimable young lady of this county, and eight children came to bless the union, of whom three only are now living.
Mr. Aderton enlisted in the Federal army, August 12, 1862, in Company C., 97th Illinois Infantry, and his war record was a most brilliant one, he serving his country faithfully and well until May 30th, 1865, when he was honorably discharged for physical disabilities received in a railroad accident, resulting in paralysis of the lower extremities.
By a life of frugality, and by the aid of his pension, the deceased had accumulated considerable property. He was a devout member of the Methodist Episcopal church at the time of his death.
Intelligent, generous, and of gentle modest demeanor, "Uncle" Henry will be sorely missed by those to whom he was a friend indeed in time of trouble.
His remains were interred at Brussels Sunday, by Calhoun Post 448, G. A. R., of which society he was an honored member.
(Calhoun Herald; 31 May 1894; p. 5)
Note: All spelling, capitalization and punctuation marks in biographical sketch and obituary are exactly as they appeared in the original text.
The son of Captain Marcus Lindly Aderton, Sr. and Matilda Ann Ruland, Henry married Amelia Jane Gilbert on 07 Oct 1859 in Calhoun County, Illinois. He was a farmer, and they were the parents of 8 children. Several of their children did not survive infancy or early childhood.
Henry served as a sergeant with Company C of the 97th Illinois Infantry (Union) during the Civil War. The unit was organized at Camp Butler, Illinois and mustered in 16 Sep 1862.
The 97th was ordered to Kentucky and made its way to Arkansas by 1863 where they were involved in the assault and capture of Fort Hindman. They fought in the Battle of Port Gibson, the Battle of Champion's Hill and the Battle of Big Black River in May of 1863.
The 97th next took part in the Siege of Vicksburg in Mississippi. After that, they were moved to New Orleans and had provost duty there until May 1864.
In 1865, they were ordered to Florida and then were part of Steele's Expedition to Mobile, Alabama. The 97th helped capture Fort Blakely in Apr 1865.
In May, they were sent to Galveston, Texas. Due to injuries suffered in a railroad accident that left him paralyzed, Henry was discharged on 30 May 1865. The rest of his unit was mustered out in Texas on 29 Jul 1865. The regiment lost a total of 233 men to wounds or disease.
After Henry's wife died in 1878, he lived with his mother, brother and several other relatives.
At the time of his death in 1894, Henry was 59 years, 2 months and 3 days old.
Children: 4 sons, 4 daughters.
Father of:
Rebecca A. Aderton
Mary Alice Aderton Sperry
Henry Marcus Aderton
John R. Aderton
William E. Aderton
Hope Aderton
Thomas J. A. L. Aderton
Emma J. Gilbert Aderton Robinson
Henry's siblings:
Mary Jane Aderton Gilbert
Matilda Louise "Till" Aderton Hallett
Marcus Lindley Aderton, Jr.
Meriman R. Aderton
Sarah Emiline Aderton Tremain
George Latimer Aderton
James Algro Aderton
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Biographical Sketch:
HENRY K. ADERTON, whose biography is here presented, was born in Troy, Lincoln County, Mo., March 22, 1835, and in his journey through life has won high esteem from all who know him. He has always evinced great interest in the welfare of his country, giving his services gladly in the time of danger. He is generally recognized as a wide-awake, enterprising man, ready to embrace every passing opportunity to improve the community in which he resides.
Mr. Aderton's father Marcus L. Aderton, was born in Charles County, Md., and there received his education and grew to manhood. He learned the trade of a carpenter, and after going to Lincoln County, Mo., worked at this business most successfully, building the first house a Capidegris, that county, and undoubtedly possessing great skill. At a later date he engaged in the grocery business at Troy, afterwards moving to Tuxton, where he entered the dry-goods business. In 1844, he moved to Calhoun County, locating in Point Precinct, where he let land and and [sic] turned his attention to farming. His property was covered with heavy timber that he soon converted into staves, logs etc., the lumber business being the chief enterprise in those days. His farm was situated one and one-half miles northwest of Brussels, and he resided there up to the time of his death in 1865. He married Miss Matilda A. Ruland, a native of Pennsylvania, and the daughter of Isaac and Matilda (Nicholas) Ruland. Her death occurred at the home of our subject, January 1, 1888. She was the mother of ten children, nine of whom grew to maturity.
The subject of our sketch was nine years of age when he came with his parents to Calhoun County. He passed his youth on his father's farm, continuing to live with his parents up to the time of his marriage, when he settled on a part of the home farm. He was married October 7, 1858, to Miss Amelia J. Gilbert, whose birth occurred in the State of Indiana. Their marriage has been blessed with eight children, three of whom are living: viz., Henry M., married Miss Lizzie E. Douglas, and has two children, viz., Joseph L. and Gilbert K.; Mary A., who married T. J. Sperry and resides at Helena, Mont., is the mother of one child—Lyman; Emma J., who resides with her parents.
Mr. Aderton enlisted August 12, 1862, in Company C, Ninety-seventh Illinois Infantry, and served faithfully until May 30, 1865. He figured in a number of important engagements, among which were the battle of Champion Hills; siege and capture of Vicksburg, and Ft. Blakely. He was severely injured in a railroad collision during the war, that has since resulted in paralysis of the lower limbs and he now draws a pension of $72 per month. He was honorably discharged on May 30, 1865, for physical disability, and immediately returned home to devote his attention to farming once more. He resided on his first farm up to 1887 and then bought property and now lives retired from active work in Batchtown. He is a member of Calhoun Post, No. 448, G. A. R., and both he and his wife belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church. A view of his pleasant home will be found elsewhere in this volume.
(Portrait and Biographical Album of Pike and Calhoun Counties, Illinois, 1891; page 628)
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Obituary:
HONORABLY DISCHARGED
"Uncle" Henry K. Aderton, a prominent citizen and a man esteemed and beloved by all who knew him, was "mustered out" of life's service, to answer the roll call on high, Friday evening, May 25th, 1894, at his residence in Batchtown, after a long and useful life of sterling integrity and honor.
The deceased was born in Troy, Lincoln county, Mo., March 22, 1835, and came to Calhoun county at the tender age of nine years, residing near Brussels. He was married October 7, 1858, to Miss Amelia J. Gilbert, an estimable young lady of this county, and eight children came to bless the union, of whom three only are now living.
Mr. Aderton enlisted in the Federal army, August 12, 1862, in Company C., 97th Illinois Infantry, and his war record was a most brilliant one, he serving his country faithfully and well until May 30th, 1865, when he was honorably discharged for physical disabilities received in a railroad accident, resulting in paralysis of the lower extremities.
By a life of frugality, and by the aid of his pension, the deceased had accumulated considerable property. He was a devout member of the Methodist Episcopal church at the time of his death.
Intelligent, generous, and of gentle modest demeanor, "Uncle" Henry will be sorely missed by those to whom he was a friend indeed in time of trouble.
His remains were interred at Brussels Sunday, by Calhoun Post 448, G. A. R., of which society he was an honored member.
(Calhoun Herald; 31 May 1894; p. 5)
Note: All spelling, capitalization and punctuation marks in biographical sketch and obituary are exactly as they appeared in the original text.
Henry served as a sergeant with Company C of the 97th Illinois Infantry (Union) during the Civil War. The unit was organized at Camp Butler, Illinois and mustered in 16 Sep 1862.
The 97th was ordered to Kentucky and made its way to Arkansas by 1863 where they were involved in the assault and capture of Fort Hindman. They fought in the Battle of Port Gibson, the Battle of Champion's Hill and the Battle of Big Black River in May of 1863.
The 97th next took part in the Siege of Vicksburg in Mississippi. After that, they were moved to New Orleans and had provost duty there until May 1864.
In 1865, they were ordered to Florida and then were part of Steele's Expedition to Mobile, Alabama. The 97th helped capture Fort Blakely in Apr 1865.
In May, they were sent to Galveston, Texas. Due to injuries suffered in a railroad accident that left him paralyzed, Henry was discharged on 30 May 1865. The rest of his unit was mustered out in Texas on 29 Jul 1865. The regiment lost a total of 233 men to wounds or disease.
After Henry's wife died in 1878, he lived with his mother, brother and several other relatives.
At the time of his death in 1894, Henry was 59 years, 2 months and 3 days old.
Children: 4 sons, 4 daughters.
Father of:
Rebecca A. Aderton
Mary Alice Aderton Sperry
Henry Marcus Aderton
John R. Aderton
William E. Aderton
Hope Aderton
Thomas J. A. L. Aderton
Emma J. Gilbert Aderton Robinson
Henry's siblings:
Mary Jane Aderton Gilbert
Matilda Louise "Till" Aderton Hallett
Marcus Lindley Aderton, Jr.
Meriman R. Aderton
Sarah Emiline Aderton Tremain
George Latimer Aderton
James Algro Aderton
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Biographical Sketch:
HENRY K. ADERTON, whose biography is here presented, was born in Troy, Lincoln County, Mo., March 22, 1835, and in his journey through life has won high esteem from all who know him. He has always evinced great interest in the welfare of his country, giving his services gladly in the time of danger. He is generally recognized as a wide-awake, enterprising man, ready to embrace every passing opportunity to improve the community in which he resides.
Mr. Aderton's father Marcus L. Aderton, was born in Charles County, Md., and there received his education and grew to manhood. He learned the trade of a carpenter, and after going to Lincoln County, Mo., worked at this business most successfully, building the first house a Capidegris, that county, and undoubtedly possessing great skill. At a later date he engaged in the grocery business at Troy, afterwards moving to Tuxton, where he entered the dry-goods business. In 1844, he moved to Calhoun County, locating in Point Precinct, where he let land and and [sic] turned his attention to farming. His property was covered with heavy timber that he soon converted into staves, logs etc., the lumber business being the chief enterprise in those days. His farm was situated one and one-half miles northwest of Brussels, and he resided there up to the time of his death in 1865. He married Miss Matilda A. Ruland, a native of Pennsylvania, and the daughter of Isaac and Matilda (Nicholas) Ruland. Her death occurred at the home of our subject, January 1, 1888. She was the mother of ten children, nine of whom grew to maturity.
The subject of our sketch was nine years of age when he came with his parents to Calhoun County. He passed his youth on his father's farm, continuing to live with his parents up to the time of his marriage, when he settled on a part of the home farm. He was married October 7, 1858, to Miss Amelia J. Gilbert, whose birth occurred in the State of Indiana. Their marriage has been blessed with eight children, three of whom are living: viz., Henry M., married Miss Lizzie E. Douglas, and has two children, viz., Joseph L. and Gilbert K.; Mary A., who married T. J. Sperry and resides at Helena, Mont., is the mother of one child—Lyman; Emma J., who resides with her parents.
Mr. Aderton enlisted August 12, 1862, in Company C, Ninety-seventh Illinois Infantry, and served faithfully until May 30, 1865. He figured in a number of important engagements, among which were the battle of Champion Hills; siege and capture of Vicksburg, and Ft. Blakely. He was severely injured in a railroad collision during the war, that has since resulted in paralysis of the lower limbs and he now draws a pension of $72 per month. He was honorably discharged on May 30, 1865, for physical disability, and immediately returned home to devote his attention to farming once more. He resided on his first farm up to 1887 and then bought property and now lives retired from active work in Batchtown. He is a member of Calhoun Post, No. 448, G. A. R., and both he and his wife belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church. A view of his pleasant home will be found elsewhere in this volume.
(Portrait and Biographical Album of Pike and Calhoun Counties, Illinois, 1891; page 628)
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Obituary:
HONORABLY DISCHARGED
"Uncle" Henry K. Aderton, a prominent citizen and a man esteemed and beloved by all who knew him, was "mustered out" of life's service, to answer the roll call on high, Friday evening, May 25th, 1894, at his residence in Batchtown, after a long and useful life of sterling integrity and honor.
The deceased was born in Troy, Lincoln county, Mo., March 22, 1835, and came to Calhoun county at the tender age of nine years, residing near Brussels. He was married October 7, 1858, to Miss Amelia J. Gilbert, an estimable young lady of this county, and eight children came to bless the union, of whom three only are now living.
Mr. Aderton enlisted in the Federal army, August 12, 1862, in Company C., 97th Illinois Infantry, and his war record was a most brilliant one, he serving his country faithfully and well until May 30th, 1865, when he was honorably discharged for physical disabilities received in a railroad accident, resulting in paralysis of the lower extremities.
By a life of frugality, and by the aid of his pension, the deceased had accumulated considerable property. He was a devout member of the Methodist Episcopal church at the time of his death.
Intelligent, generous, and of gentle modest demeanor, "Uncle" Henry will be sorely missed by those to whom he was a friend indeed in time of trouble.
His remains were interred at Brussels Sunday, by Calhoun Post 448, G. A. R., of which society he was an honored member.
(Calhoun Herald; 31 May 1894; p. 5)
Note: All spelling, capitalization and punctuation marks in biographical sketch and obituary are exactly as they appeared in the original text.
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CO. C
97TH ILL. INF.
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