JUDGE W. A. INMAN CALLED BY DEATH
Pioneer of Colfax Succumbs to Paralysis After Seven-Month Illness
SERVED IN THE CIVIL WAR
Enlisted in Missouri Volunteer Cavalry and Rose to Captain
Active In Lodges
COLFAX, Wash. Aug. 11. -- Judge William A. Inman, age 81, pioneer of Whitman County, died at his home here late last night after an illness of seven months. Mr. Inman was active in business until January 4, when he was stricken with a stroke of paralysis.
Judge Inman was born in Alabama and later moved to Indiana. At the death of his parents, he made his home with his sister, Mrs. Sarah Graves in Springfield, Mo., who survives.
At the opening of the Civil War, Mr. Inman volunteered in the Eighth Missouri Calvary and soon rose to Captain. At the close of the war, he was married to Hannah A. Crosson in Arkansas. Three of their children survive: Mrs. H. C. Blair of Spokane; William Cook Inman of Okanogan; and Frank K. Inman, of Colfax.
Mrs. Inman died in Colfax in 1900.
In 1901 Judge Inman married Mrs. M. Donnally, who survives.
Judge Inman was the prosecuting attorney in Batesville, Ark., from 1868 to 1876, and was later superintendent of the Freedman's Bureau.
In 1877 he removed to Port Townsend, Washington, and in 1879 came to Colfax, where he had held the offices of probate judge and prosecuting attorney, besides taking an active part in political and civic affairs. He was Commander of the G.A.R. post, prominent in the I.O.O.F., and past Grand Master of the A.O.U.W.
The Spokesman-Review Spokane, WA. Tues. August 12, 1924
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PIONEER LAWYER DIES IN COLFAX
COLFAX, -- After an illness of several months Judge William A. Inman, 81, pioneer of Whitman County, died at his home in this city early today, aged 81 years.
He practiced law in this state from 1875 until January of this year when he suffered a stroke of paralysis.
She was a United States court commissioner at the time of his death and had held that position for many years.
As a Veteran of the Civil War, he was active in the G.A.R. and had been vice commander of the Department of Washington. He was a probate judge when Washington became a state in 1889
His activities included religious and fraternal work and for many years he was clerk of the United Workmen of the State, an active Odd Fellow, and a past president of the Whitman County Bar Association.
Mr. Inman was born in Alabama in 1843, came north at an early age, served in the Union Army, and was in command of his Company at the close of the Civil War.
He came to Washington in 1875 and practiced law in Port Townsend until 1879 when he located in Colfax.
Surviving are his wife, Margaret M. Inman; one daughter, Mrs. H.C. Blair; two sons, Cook Inman of Okanogan; Frank Inman of Colfax, and one sister, Mrs. Sarah E. Graves of Graham, Texas.
Funeral services will be held from the Congregational Church on Tuesday at 3 p.m.
Spokane Chronicle Spokane, WA. Tue. August 12, 1924
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William A. Inman in the 1880 United States Federal
Name: William A. Inman
Age:37
Birth Date: Abt 1843
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1880: Colfax City, Whitman, Washington, USA
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Hannah A. Inman
Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Occupation: Lawyer
Household Members:
Name Age
William A. Inman 37
Hannah A. Inman 31
Maggie A. Inman 13
William C. Inman 11
Ray Inman 5
Sarah Inman 9/12
Married Hannah A. Crosson 17 Apr 1865 Prairie County, AR
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Superintendent of the Freedmen's Bureau in occupied Arkansas, 1866-1868; at Port Townsend in 1877; member Lyon Post 19 (GAR) at Colfax; left his papers to Washington State University. Thank you for your service.
- akamastsu
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William A. Inman, age 19/20, a Printer by occupation, born in Limestone County, Alabama enlisted with the 8th Missouri Volunteer Cavalry, USA on July 4, 1862, in Springfield, Missouri as a Pvt. in Company "A".
September 5th to October 31, 1862, Absent, On Detached Service.
October 1862 Absent, Gone on Scout Duty for -5- days.
October 12, 1862, Pvt. in Company "A", Appointed/Commissioned 2nd Lt. of Company "K".
August 20, 1862, Appointed Adjutant in 1st Battalion by Colonel W. F. Geiger of 8th Missouri Volunteer Cavalry.
March 5, 1863, commissioned as 1st Lt.
May 19, 1863, Lake Spring, Missouri Headquarters, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, Army of the Frontier Special Order # 3: 'Lt. William A. Inman, Company "K", 8th Missouri Volunteer Cavalry is hereby Detailed as Acting Assistant Adjutant General, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, Army of the Frontier and will report to these Headquarters for duty.' {Looks to have been Absent, Detailed as Acting Brigade Adjutant of 2nd Brigade of Division of Army of the Frontier when Order written.}
May 22/27, 1863/1864 {?} Absent, On Scout Duty with Regiment.
June 5, 1863 Camp Lake Spring, Missouri Headquarters, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, Army of the Frontier Special Order # 4: '...., dissolution of the 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, Army of the Frontier; Lt. William A. Inman, Acting Assistant-Adjutant-General of said Brigade is hereby relieved from duty and will report to the Commanding Officer of his Company for duty without delay.' By Order of Colonel W. F. Geiger, Commanding.
August 26, 1864, Absent, On Scout Duty. September 24, 1864, Captain Inman wrote Letter at Austin, Arkansas to take leave {Resign} to provide for his family.
September 27, 1864 Resignation accepted by Special Order # 235 from Headquarters, Department of Arkansas. {Numerous Letters and Orders in file.} - Pension Card verifies Death Date and Place.
Documentation from Fold-3 Military Records and a Book confirm this information.
- Ralph Biggs
Pioneer of Colfax Succumbs to Paralysis After Seven-Month Illness
SERVED IN THE CIVIL WAR
Enlisted in Missouri Volunteer Cavalry and Rose to Captain
Active In Lodges
COLFAX, Wash. Aug. 11. -- Judge William A. Inman, age 81, pioneer of Whitman County, died at his home here late last night after an illness of seven months. Mr. Inman was active in business until January 4, when he was stricken with a stroke of paralysis.
Judge Inman was born in Alabama and later moved to Indiana. At the death of his parents, he made his home with his sister, Mrs. Sarah Graves in Springfield, Mo., who survives.
At the opening of the Civil War, Mr. Inman volunteered in the Eighth Missouri Calvary and soon rose to Captain. At the close of the war, he was married to Hannah A. Crosson in Arkansas. Three of their children survive: Mrs. H. C. Blair of Spokane; William Cook Inman of Okanogan; and Frank K. Inman, of Colfax.
Mrs. Inman died in Colfax in 1900.
In 1901 Judge Inman married Mrs. M. Donnally, who survives.
Judge Inman was the prosecuting attorney in Batesville, Ark., from 1868 to 1876, and was later superintendent of the Freedman's Bureau.
In 1877 he removed to Port Townsend, Washington, and in 1879 came to Colfax, where he had held the offices of probate judge and prosecuting attorney, besides taking an active part in political and civic affairs. He was Commander of the G.A.R. post, prominent in the I.O.O.F., and past Grand Master of the A.O.U.W.
The Spokesman-Review Spokane, WA. Tues. August 12, 1924
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PIONEER LAWYER DIES IN COLFAX
COLFAX, -- After an illness of several months Judge William A. Inman, 81, pioneer of Whitman County, died at his home in this city early today, aged 81 years.
He practiced law in this state from 1875 until January of this year when he suffered a stroke of paralysis.
She was a United States court commissioner at the time of his death and had held that position for many years.
As a Veteran of the Civil War, he was active in the G.A.R. and had been vice commander of the Department of Washington. He was a probate judge when Washington became a state in 1889
His activities included religious and fraternal work and for many years he was clerk of the United Workmen of the State, an active Odd Fellow, and a past president of the Whitman County Bar Association.
Mr. Inman was born in Alabama in 1843, came north at an early age, served in the Union Army, and was in command of his Company at the close of the Civil War.
He came to Washington in 1875 and practiced law in Port Townsend until 1879 when he located in Colfax.
Surviving are his wife, Margaret M. Inman; one daughter, Mrs. H.C. Blair; two sons, Cook Inman of Okanogan; Frank Inman of Colfax, and one sister, Mrs. Sarah E. Graves of Graham, Texas.
Funeral services will be held from the Congregational Church on Tuesday at 3 p.m.
Spokane Chronicle Spokane, WA. Tue. August 12, 1924
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William A. Inman in the 1880 United States Federal
Name: William A. Inman
Age:37
Birth Date: Abt 1843
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1880: Colfax City, Whitman, Washington, USA
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Hannah A. Inman
Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Occupation: Lawyer
Household Members:
Name Age
William A. Inman 37
Hannah A. Inman 31
Maggie A. Inman 13
William C. Inman 11
Ray Inman 5
Sarah Inman 9/12
Married Hannah A. Crosson 17 Apr 1865 Prairie County, AR
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Superintendent of the Freedmen's Bureau in occupied Arkansas, 1866-1868; at Port Townsend in 1877; member Lyon Post 19 (GAR) at Colfax; left his papers to Washington State University. Thank you for your service.
- akamastsu
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William A. Inman, age 19/20, a Printer by occupation, born in Limestone County, Alabama enlisted with the 8th Missouri Volunteer Cavalry, USA on July 4, 1862, in Springfield, Missouri as a Pvt. in Company "A".
September 5th to October 31, 1862, Absent, On Detached Service.
October 1862 Absent, Gone on Scout Duty for -5- days.
October 12, 1862, Pvt. in Company "A", Appointed/Commissioned 2nd Lt. of Company "K".
August 20, 1862, Appointed Adjutant in 1st Battalion by Colonel W. F. Geiger of 8th Missouri Volunteer Cavalry.
March 5, 1863, commissioned as 1st Lt.
May 19, 1863, Lake Spring, Missouri Headquarters, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, Army of the Frontier Special Order # 3: 'Lt. William A. Inman, Company "K", 8th Missouri Volunteer Cavalry is hereby Detailed as Acting Assistant Adjutant General, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, Army of the Frontier and will report to these Headquarters for duty.' {Looks to have been Absent, Detailed as Acting Brigade Adjutant of 2nd Brigade of Division of Army of the Frontier when Order written.}
May 22/27, 1863/1864 {?} Absent, On Scout Duty with Regiment.
June 5, 1863 Camp Lake Spring, Missouri Headquarters, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, Army of the Frontier Special Order # 4: '...., dissolution of the 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, Army of the Frontier; Lt. William A. Inman, Acting Assistant-Adjutant-General of said Brigade is hereby relieved from duty and will report to the Commanding Officer of his Company for duty without delay.' By Order of Colonel W. F. Geiger, Commanding.
August 26, 1864, Absent, On Scout Duty. September 24, 1864, Captain Inman wrote Letter at Austin, Arkansas to take leave {Resign} to provide for his family.
September 27, 1864 Resignation accepted by Special Order # 235 from Headquarters, Department of Arkansas. {Numerous Letters and Orders in file.} - Pension Card verifies Death Date and Place.
Documentation from Fold-3 Military Records and a Book confirm this information.
- Ralph Biggs
JUDGE W. A. INMAN CALLED BY DEATH
Pioneer of Colfax Succumbs to Paralysis After Seven-Month Illness
SERVED IN THE CIVIL WAR
Enlisted in Missouri Volunteer Cavalry and Rose to Captain
Active In Lodges
COLFAX, Wash. Aug. 11. -- Judge William A. Inman, age 81, pioneer of Whitman County, died at his home here late last night after an illness of seven months. Mr. Inman was active in business until January 4, when he was stricken with a stroke of paralysis.
Judge Inman was born in Alabama and later moved to Indiana. At the death of his parents, he made his home with his sister, Mrs. Sarah Graves in Springfield, Mo., who survives.
At the opening of the Civil War, Mr. Inman volunteered in the Eighth Missouri Calvary and soon rose to Captain. At the close of the war, he was married to Hannah A. Crosson in Arkansas. Three of their children survive: Mrs. H. C. Blair of Spokane; William Cook Inman of Okanogan; and Frank K. Inman, of Colfax.
Mrs. Inman died in Colfax in 1900.
In 1901 Judge Inman married Mrs. M. Donnally, who survives.
Judge Inman was the prosecuting attorney in Batesville, Ark., from 1868 to 1876, and was later superintendent of the Freedman's Bureau.
In 1877 he removed to Port Townsend, Washington, and in 1879 came to Colfax, where he had held the offices of probate judge and prosecuting attorney, besides taking an active part in political and civic affairs. He was Commander of the G.A.R. post, prominent in the I.O.O.F., and past Grand Master of the A.O.U.W.
The Spokesman-Review Spokane, WA. Tues. August 12, 1924
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PIONEER LAWYER DIES IN COLFAX
COLFAX, -- After an illness of several months Judge William A. Inman, 81, pioneer of Whitman County, died at his home in this city early today, aged 81 years.
He practiced law in this state from 1875 until January of this year when he suffered a stroke of paralysis.
She was a United States court commissioner at the time of his death and had held that position for many years.
As a Veteran of the Civil War, he was active in the G.A.R. and had been vice commander of the Department of Washington. He was a probate judge when Washington became a state in 1889
His activities included religious and fraternal work and for many years he was clerk of the United Workmen of the State, an active Odd Fellow, and a past president of the Whitman County Bar Association.
Mr. Inman was born in Alabama in 1843, came north at an early age, served in the Union Army, and was in command of his Company at the close of the Civil War.
He came to Washington in 1875 and practiced law in Port Townsend until 1879 when he located in Colfax.
Surviving are his wife, Margaret M. Inman; one daughter, Mrs. H.C. Blair; two sons, Cook Inman of Okanogan; Frank Inman of Colfax, and one sister, Mrs. Sarah E. Graves of Graham, Texas.
Funeral services will be held from the Congregational Church on Tuesday at 3 p.m.
Spokane Chronicle Spokane, WA. Tue. August 12, 1924
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William A. Inman in the 1880 United States Federal
Name: William A. Inman
Age:37
Birth Date: Abt 1843
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1880: Colfax City, Whitman, Washington, USA
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Hannah A. Inman
Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Occupation: Lawyer
Household Members:
Name Age
William A. Inman 37
Hannah A. Inman 31
Maggie A. Inman 13
William C. Inman 11
Ray Inman 5
Sarah Inman 9/12
Married Hannah A. Crosson 17 Apr 1865 Prairie County, AR
=====
Superintendent of the Freedmen's Bureau in occupied Arkansas, 1866-1868; at Port Townsend in 1877; member Lyon Post 19 (GAR) at Colfax; left his papers to Washington State University. Thank you for your service.
- akamastsu
=====
William A. Inman, age 19/20, a Printer by occupation, born in Limestone County, Alabama enlisted with the 8th Missouri Volunteer Cavalry, USA on July 4, 1862, in Springfield, Missouri as a Pvt. in Company "A".
September 5th to October 31, 1862, Absent, On Detached Service.
October 1862 Absent, Gone on Scout Duty for -5- days.
October 12, 1862, Pvt. in Company "A", Appointed/Commissioned 2nd Lt. of Company "K".
August 20, 1862, Appointed Adjutant in 1st Battalion by Colonel W. F. Geiger of 8th Missouri Volunteer Cavalry.
March 5, 1863, commissioned as 1st Lt.
May 19, 1863, Lake Spring, Missouri Headquarters, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, Army of the Frontier Special Order # 3: 'Lt. William A. Inman, Company "K", 8th Missouri Volunteer Cavalry is hereby Detailed as Acting Assistant Adjutant General, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, Army of the Frontier and will report to these Headquarters for duty.' {Looks to have been Absent, Detailed as Acting Brigade Adjutant of 2nd Brigade of Division of Army of the Frontier when Order written.}
May 22/27, 1863/1864 {?} Absent, On Scout Duty with Regiment.
June 5, 1863 Camp Lake Spring, Missouri Headquarters, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, Army of the Frontier Special Order # 4: '...., dissolution of the 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, Army of the Frontier; Lt. William A. Inman, Acting Assistant-Adjutant-General of said Brigade is hereby relieved from duty and will report to the Commanding Officer of his Company for duty without delay.' By Order of Colonel W. F. Geiger, Commanding.
August 26, 1864, Absent, On Scout Duty. September 24, 1864, Captain Inman wrote Letter at Austin, Arkansas to take leave {Resign} to provide for his family.
September 27, 1864 Resignation accepted by Special Order # 235 from Headquarters, Department of Arkansas. {Numerous Letters and Orders in file.} - Pension Card verifies Death Date and Place.
Documentation from Fold-3 Military Records and a Book confirm this information.
- Ralph Biggs
Pioneer of Colfax Succumbs to Paralysis After Seven-Month Illness
SERVED IN THE CIVIL WAR
Enlisted in Missouri Volunteer Cavalry and Rose to Captain
Active In Lodges
COLFAX, Wash. Aug. 11. -- Judge William A. Inman, age 81, pioneer of Whitman County, died at his home here late last night after an illness of seven months. Mr. Inman was active in business until January 4, when he was stricken with a stroke of paralysis.
Judge Inman was born in Alabama and later moved to Indiana. At the death of his parents, he made his home with his sister, Mrs. Sarah Graves in Springfield, Mo., who survives.
At the opening of the Civil War, Mr. Inman volunteered in the Eighth Missouri Calvary and soon rose to Captain. At the close of the war, he was married to Hannah A. Crosson in Arkansas. Three of their children survive: Mrs. H. C. Blair of Spokane; William Cook Inman of Okanogan; and Frank K. Inman, of Colfax.
Mrs. Inman died in Colfax in 1900.
In 1901 Judge Inman married Mrs. M. Donnally, who survives.
Judge Inman was the prosecuting attorney in Batesville, Ark., from 1868 to 1876, and was later superintendent of the Freedman's Bureau.
In 1877 he removed to Port Townsend, Washington, and in 1879 came to Colfax, where he had held the offices of probate judge and prosecuting attorney, besides taking an active part in political and civic affairs. He was Commander of the G.A.R. post, prominent in the I.O.O.F., and past Grand Master of the A.O.U.W.
The Spokesman-Review Spokane, WA. Tues. August 12, 1924
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PIONEER LAWYER DIES IN COLFAX
COLFAX, -- After an illness of several months Judge William A. Inman, 81, pioneer of Whitman County, died at his home in this city early today, aged 81 years.
He practiced law in this state from 1875 until January of this year when he suffered a stroke of paralysis.
She was a United States court commissioner at the time of his death and had held that position for many years.
As a Veteran of the Civil War, he was active in the G.A.R. and had been vice commander of the Department of Washington. He was a probate judge when Washington became a state in 1889
His activities included religious and fraternal work and for many years he was clerk of the United Workmen of the State, an active Odd Fellow, and a past president of the Whitman County Bar Association.
Mr. Inman was born in Alabama in 1843, came north at an early age, served in the Union Army, and was in command of his Company at the close of the Civil War.
He came to Washington in 1875 and practiced law in Port Townsend until 1879 when he located in Colfax.
Surviving are his wife, Margaret M. Inman; one daughter, Mrs. H.C. Blair; two sons, Cook Inman of Okanogan; Frank Inman of Colfax, and one sister, Mrs. Sarah E. Graves of Graham, Texas.
Funeral services will be held from the Congregational Church on Tuesday at 3 p.m.
Spokane Chronicle Spokane, WA. Tue. August 12, 1924
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William A. Inman in the 1880 United States Federal
Name: William A. Inman
Age:37
Birth Date: Abt 1843
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1880: Colfax City, Whitman, Washington, USA
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Hannah A. Inman
Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Occupation: Lawyer
Household Members:
Name Age
William A. Inman 37
Hannah A. Inman 31
Maggie A. Inman 13
William C. Inman 11
Ray Inman 5
Sarah Inman 9/12
Married Hannah A. Crosson 17 Apr 1865 Prairie County, AR
=====
Superintendent of the Freedmen's Bureau in occupied Arkansas, 1866-1868; at Port Townsend in 1877; member Lyon Post 19 (GAR) at Colfax; left his papers to Washington State University. Thank you for your service.
- akamastsu
=====
William A. Inman, age 19/20, a Printer by occupation, born in Limestone County, Alabama enlisted with the 8th Missouri Volunteer Cavalry, USA on July 4, 1862, in Springfield, Missouri as a Pvt. in Company "A".
September 5th to October 31, 1862, Absent, On Detached Service.
October 1862 Absent, Gone on Scout Duty for -5- days.
October 12, 1862, Pvt. in Company "A", Appointed/Commissioned 2nd Lt. of Company "K".
August 20, 1862, Appointed Adjutant in 1st Battalion by Colonel W. F. Geiger of 8th Missouri Volunteer Cavalry.
March 5, 1863, commissioned as 1st Lt.
May 19, 1863, Lake Spring, Missouri Headquarters, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, Army of the Frontier Special Order # 3: 'Lt. William A. Inman, Company "K", 8th Missouri Volunteer Cavalry is hereby Detailed as Acting Assistant Adjutant General, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, Army of the Frontier and will report to these Headquarters for duty.' {Looks to have been Absent, Detailed as Acting Brigade Adjutant of 2nd Brigade of Division of Army of the Frontier when Order written.}
May 22/27, 1863/1864 {?} Absent, On Scout Duty with Regiment.
June 5, 1863 Camp Lake Spring, Missouri Headquarters, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, Army of the Frontier Special Order # 4: '...., dissolution of the 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, Army of the Frontier; Lt. William A. Inman, Acting Assistant-Adjutant-General of said Brigade is hereby relieved from duty and will report to the Commanding Officer of his Company for duty without delay.' By Order of Colonel W. F. Geiger, Commanding.
August 26, 1864, Absent, On Scout Duty. September 24, 1864, Captain Inman wrote Letter at Austin, Arkansas to take leave {Resign} to provide for his family.
September 27, 1864 Resignation accepted by Special Order # 235 from Headquarters, Department of Arkansas. {Numerous Letters and Orders in file.} - Pension Card verifies Death Date and Place.
Documentation from Fold-3 Military Records and a Book confirm this information.
- Ralph Biggs
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