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William Peddicord Altemus

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William Peddicord Altemus Veteran

Birth
Brush Valley, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
22 Oct 1903 (aged 65)
Dakota City, Dakota County, Nebraska, USA
Burial
Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA Add to Map
Plot
Ridgelawn, Lot 145
Memorial ID
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From: 1893
"Warner's history of Dakota County, Nebraska, from the days of the pioneers and first settlers to the present time, with biographical sketches, and anecdotes of ye olden times."

William P Altemus was born April 19 1838 in Indiana county Pennsylvania. Enlisted in the war for the Union in 1861 and served to its close. He belonged to the 12th Pennsylvania reserve Company H and was wounded at Richmond in 1862. Came to Dakota county April 1 1869 and bought Kelly W Frazer's blacksmith shop which stood on the corner of Walnut and 14th streets. Since engaged in mercantile business and at present lives on his farm two miles due south of Dakota City. Married to Nanie M Rugh March 4 1869 in Pennsylvania. Has four children one son and three daughters.
From: 1893
"Warner's history of Dakota County, Nebraska, from the days of the pioneers and first settlers to the present time, with biographical sketches, and anecdotes of ye olden times."

William P Altemus was born April 19 1838 in Indiana county Pennsylvania. Enlisted in the war for the Union in 1861 and served to its close. He belonged to the 12th Pennsylvania reserve Company H and was wounded at Richmond in 1862. Came to Dakota county April 1 1869 and bought Kelly W Frazer's blacksmith shop which stood on the corner of Walnut and 14th streets. Since engaged in mercantile business and at present lives on his farm two miles due south of Dakota City. Married to Nanie M Rugh March 4 1869 in Pennsylvania. Has four children one son and three daughters.

Bio by: Linda Linn

Gravesite Details

Interment Date 8/26/1916



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