The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. Louis J Ward, Jr
NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-Mr. Maurice BIRDSALL, of Fenton, Genesee county, who recently located a homestead in Maple Forest, in the Forbes neighborhood, came on this week to remain and work his land. (19 May 1881)
-As we go to press, word is brought that Morris BIRDSALL was found dead in the East Branch, about a mile above his house, last night. He was an old pensioner, living alone and nearly blind. The Pros. Attorney has gone to the scene, as there is a suspicion of foul play. (10 Dec 1891)
-Maurice BIRDSALL, the old veteran, whose body was found on the banks of the East Branch, was buried in the Grayling cemetery last Sunday, by Marvin Post Grand Army of the Republic. He was not a member of the order, but on account of his services during the rebellion, they paid the last sad rites the same as if he had held the highest position in the order. (17 Dec 1891)
-A sister of Maurice BIRDSALL, who died in Maple Forest township, in destitute circumstances, lately died in California, worth over three million dollars. She bequeathed one million to found a hospital for widows and children and $400,000 to distant relatives and friends; the balance to her seven brothers and sisters. She offered to provide munificently for Maurice, during his lifetime, but he preferred to live the life he led. (12 Apr 1894)
Birdsall was born in 1826 in the State of New York. By 1860, he was living in Fenton with his wife Mary and two children. Birdsall enlisted in the Union Army on Aug. 8, 1861 as a private in Company F,7th Regiment Infantry. The unit saw action at Ball's Bluff on Oct. 21, 1861 and Oct. 22 near Edward's Ferry. On Dec. 4, the unit was moved to Muddy Branch. Birdsall was mustered out on Dec. 12, 1861 with a disability discharged. After living in Fenton, Birdsall, settled in the Grayling area in 1881 to work the land. He was found dead at the age of 65 on the East Branch of the AuSable River near his home in Maple Forest Township. Suspicious foul play is considered have been a factor in his death.
Graying Avalanche 2011-08-18
Husband of Mary Jane Bailey
Children: Rizpah, Sarah, Adelaide, Elizabeth, Susan, Katherine, Grace, and Bailey Maurice.
Per Michigan Brown Books, Vol. 7; 7th Infantry, page 13
Birdsall, Morris, Fentonville. Enlisted in company F, Seventh Infantry, Aug. 8, 1861, at Fentonville, for 3 years, age 33. Mustered Aug. 22, 1861. Discharged for disability at Camp Benton, Md., Dec. 12, 1861.
Per American Civil War Research Database
Maurice Birdsall
Residence Fentonville MI; 33 years old.
Enlisted on 8/8/1861 at Fentonville, MI as a Private.
On 8/22/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. MI 7th Infantry
He was discharged for disability on 12/12/1861 at Camp Benton, MD
Other Information: born in 1826, died in 1891
Buried: Elmwood Cemetery, Grayling, Crawford Co., MI
After the War he lived in Crawford County, MI
NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-Mr. Maurice BIRDSALL, of Fenton, Genesee county, who recently located a homestead in Maple Forest, in the Forbes neighborhood, came on this week to remain and work his land. (19 May 1881)
-As we go to press, word is brought that Morris BIRDSALL was found dead in the East Branch, about a mile above his house, last night. He was an old pensioner, living alone and nearly blind. The Pros. Attorney has gone to the scene, as there is a suspicion of foul play. (10 Dec 1891)
-Maurice BIRDSALL, the old veteran, whose body was found on the banks of the East Branch, was buried in the Grayling cemetery last Sunday, by Marvin Post Grand Army of the Republic. He was not a member of the order, but on account of his services during the rebellion, they paid the last sad rites the same as if he had held the highest position in the order. (17 Dec 1891)
-A sister of Maurice BIRDSALL, who died in Maple Forest township, in destitute circumstances, lately died in California, worth over three million dollars. She bequeathed one million to found a hospital for widows and children and $400,000 to distant relatives and friends; the balance to her seven brothers and sisters. She offered to provide munificently for Maurice, during his lifetime, but he preferred to live the life he led. (12 Apr 1894)
Birdsall was born in 1826 in the State of New York. By 1860, he was living in Fenton with his wife Mary and two children. Birdsall enlisted in the Union Army on Aug. 8, 1861 as a private in Company F,7th Regiment Infantry. The unit saw action at Ball's Bluff on Oct. 21, 1861 and Oct. 22 near Edward's Ferry. On Dec. 4, the unit was moved to Muddy Branch. Birdsall was mustered out on Dec. 12, 1861 with a disability discharged. After living in Fenton, Birdsall, settled in the Grayling area in 1881 to work the land. He was found dead at the age of 65 on the East Branch of the AuSable River near his home in Maple Forest Township. Suspicious foul play is considered have been a factor in his death.
Graying Avalanche 2011-08-18
Husband of Mary Jane Bailey
Children: Rizpah, Sarah, Adelaide, Elizabeth, Susan, Katherine, Grace, and Bailey Maurice.
Per Michigan Brown Books, Vol. 7; 7th Infantry, page 13
Birdsall, Morris, Fentonville. Enlisted in company F, Seventh Infantry, Aug. 8, 1861, at Fentonville, for 3 years, age 33. Mustered Aug. 22, 1861. Discharged for disability at Camp Benton, Md., Dec. 12, 1861.
Per American Civil War Research Database
Maurice Birdsall
Residence Fentonville MI; 33 years old.
Enlisted on 8/8/1861 at Fentonville, MI as a Private.
On 8/22/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. MI 7th Infantry
He was discharged for disability on 12/12/1861 at Camp Benton, MD
Other Information: born in 1826, died in 1891
Buried: Elmwood Cemetery, Grayling, Crawford Co., MI
After the War he lived in Crawford County, MI
The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. Louis J Ward, Jr
NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-Mr. Maurice BIRDSALL, of Fenton, Genesee county, who recently located a homestead in Maple Forest, in the Forbes neighborhood, came on this week to remain and work his land. (19 May 1881)
-As we go to press, word is brought that Morris BIRDSALL was found dead in the East Branch, about a mile above his house, last night. He was an old pensioner, living alone and nearly blind. The Pros. Attorney has gone to the scene, as there is a suspicion of foul play. (10 Dec 1891)
-Maurice BIRDSALL, the old veteran, whose body was found on the banks of the East Branch, was buried in the Grayling cemetery last Sunday, by Marvin Post Grand Army of the Republic. He was not a member of the order, but on account of his services during the rebellion, they paid the last sad rites the same as if he had held the highest position in the order. (17 Dec 1891)
-A sister of Maurice BIRDSALL, who died in Maple Forest township, in destitute circumstances, lately died in California, worth over three million dollars. She bequeathed one million to found a hospital for widows and children and $400,000 to distant relatives and friends; the balance to her seven brothers and sisters. She offered to provide munificently for Maurice, during his lifetime, but he preferred to live the life he led. (12 Apr 1894)
Birdsall was born in 1826 in the State of New York. By 1860, he was living in Fenton with his wife Mary and two children. Birdsall enlisted in the Union Army on Aug. 8, 1861 as a private in Company F,7th Regiment Infantry. The unit saw action at Ball's Bluff on Oct. 21, 1861 and Oct. 22 near Edward's Ferry. On Dec. 4, the unit was moved to Muddy Branch. Birdsall was mustered out on Dec. 12, 1861 with a disability discharged. After living in Fenton, Birdsall, settled in the Grayling area in 1881 to work the land. He was found dead at the age of 65 on the East Branch of the AuSable River near his home in Maple Forest Township. Suspicious foul play is considered have been a factor in his death.
Graying Avalanche 2011-08-18
Husband of Mary Jane Bailey
Children: Rizpah, Sarah, Adelaide, Elizabeth, Susan, Katherine, Grace, and Bailey Maurice.
Per Michigan Brown Books, Vol. 7; 7th Infantry, page 13
Birdsall, Morris, Fentonville. Enlisted in company F, Seventh Infantry, Aug. 8, 1861, at Fentonville, for 3 years, age 33. Mustered Aug. 22, 1861. Discharged for disability at Camp Benton, Md., Dec. 12, 1861.
Per American Civil War Research Database
Maurice Birdsall
Residence Fentonville MI; 33 years old.
Enlisted on 8/8/1861 at Fentonville, MI as a Private.
On 8/22/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. MI 7th Infantry
He was discharged for disability on 12/12/1861 at Camp Benton, MD
Other Information: born in 1826, died in 1891
Buried: Elmwood Cemetery, Grayling, Crawford Co., MI
After the War he lived in Crawford County, MI
NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-Mr. Maurice BIRDSALL, of Fenton, Genesee county, who recently located a homestead in Maple Forest, in the Forbes neighborhood, came on this week to remain and work his land. (19 May 1881)
-As we go to press, word is brought that Morris BIRDSALL was found dead in the East Branch, about a mile above his house, last night. He was an old pensioner, living alone and nearly blind. The Pros. Attorney has gone to the scene, as there is a suspicion of foul play. (10 Dec 1891)
-Maurice BIRDSALL, the old veteran, whose body was found on the banks of the East Branch, was buried in the Grayling cemetery last Sunday, by Marvin Post Grand Army of the Republic. He was not a member of the order, but on account of his services during the rebellion, they paid the last sad rites the same as if he had held the highest position in the order. (17 Dec 1891)
-A sister of Maurice BIRDSALL, who died in Maple Forest township, in destitute circumstances, lately died in California, worth over three million dollars. She bequeathed one million to found a hospital for widows and children and $400,000 to distant relatives and friends; the balance to her seven brothers and sisters. She offered to provide munificently for Maurice, during his lifetime, but he preferred to live the life he led. (12 Apr 1894)
Birdsall was born in 1826 in the State of New York. By 1860, he was living in Fenton with his wife Mary and two children. Birdsall enlisted in the Union Army on Aug. 8, 1861 as a private in Company F,7th Regiment Infantry. The unit saw action at Ball's Bluff on Oct. 21, 1861 and Oct. 22 near Edward's Ferry. On Dec. 4, the unit was moved to Muddy Branch. Birdsall was mustered out on Dec. 12, 1861 with a disability discharged. After living in Fenton, Birdsall, settled in the Grayling area in 1881 to work the land. He was found dead at the age of 65 on the East Branch of the AuSable River near his home in Maple Forest Township. Suspicious foul play is considered have been a factor in his death.
Graying Avalanche 2011-08-18
Husband of Mary Jane Bailey
Children: Rizpah, Sarah, Adelaide, Elizabeth, Susan, Katherine, Grace, and Bailey Maurice.
Per Michigan Brown Books, Vol. 7; 7th Infantry, page 13
Birdsall, Morris, Fentonville. Enlisted in company F, Seventh Infantry, Aug. 8, 1861, at Fentonville, for 3 years, age 33. Mustered Aug. 22, 1861. Discharged for disability at Camp Benton, Md., Dec. 12, 1861.
Per American Civil War Research Database
Maurice Birdsall
Residence Fentonville MI; 33 years old.
Enlisted on 8/8/1861 at Fentonville, MI as a Private.
On 8/22/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. MI 7th Infantry
He was discharged for disability on 12/12/1861 at Camp Benton, MD
Other Information: born in 1826, died in 1891
Buried: Elmwood Cemetery, Grayling, Crawford Co., MI
After the War he lived in Crawford County, MI
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