Ellis Valentine was born in Denbighshire, Wales. He was a son of John & Rachel Valentine. His birth record is listed in the Penycae Baptist Church Register, Ruabon Parish Records, as are several other members of his family.
Ellis immigrated to America, landing in New York on June 1, 1849, and became an American Citizen on Sept 1, 1856. He married Mary Evans and together they had 3 children.
Ellis served his country during the Civil War as a Private under Captain James R. Cleaver, Company H, 173rd Reg. of Pennsylvania Drafted Militia, enrolled on Nov 4, 1862 and discharged on Aug 17, 1863, having served 9 months.
His tombstone says he was 64 years old but according to parish register and the date of death on the tombstone, Ellis was actually 61yr, 4mo, 1d.
Source for birth and immigration obtained from my cousin, Philip A. Rice.
Ellis immigrated to America, landing in New York on June 1, 1849, and became an American Citizen on Sept 1, 1856. He married Mary Evans and together they had 3 children.
Ellis served his country during the Civil War as a Private under Captain James R. Cleaver, Company H, 173rd Reg. of Pennsylvania Drafted Militia, enrolled on Nov 4, 1862 and discharged on Aug 17, 1863, having served 9 months.
His tombstone says he was 64 years old but according to parish register and the date of death on the tombstone, Ellis was actually 61yr, 4mo, 1d.
Source for birth and immigration obtained from my cousin, Philip A. Rice.
Ellis Valentine was born in Denbighshire, Wales. He was a son of John & Rachel Valentine. His birth record is listed in the Penycae Baptist Church Register, Ruabon Parish Records, as are several other members of his family.
Ellis immigrated to America, landing in New York on June 1, 1849, and became an American Citizen on Sept 1, 1856. He married Mary Evans and together they had 3 children.
Ellis served his country during the Civil War as a Private under Captain James R. Cleaver, Company H, 173rd Reg. of Pennsylvania Drafted Militia, enrolled on Nov 4, 1862 and discharged on Aug 17, 1863, having served 9 months.
His tombstone says he was 64 years old but according to parish register and the date of death on the tombstone, Ellis was actually 61yr, 4mo, 1d.
Source for birth and immigration obtained from my cousin, Philip A. Rice.
Ellis immigrated to America, landing in New York on June 1, 1849, and became an American Citizen on Sept 1, 1856. He married Mary Evans and together they had 3 children.
Ellis served his country during the Civil War as a Private under Captain James R. Cleaver, Company H, 173rd Reg. of Pennsylvania Drafted Militia, enrolled on Nov 4, 1862 and discharged on Aug 17, 1863, having served 9 months.
His tombstone says he was 64 years old but according to parish register and the date of death on the tombstone, Ellis was actually 61yr, 4mo, 1d.
Source for birth and immigration obtained from my cousin, Philip A. Rice.
Inscription
FAREWELL
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IN MEMORY OF
ELLIS VALENTINE
Died Jan 16, 1885
AGED 64 YEARS
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A MEMBER OF CO. H 173
PA INFANTRY
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GAR MARKER
Family Members
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