Duane D. Grannis
Memorial #20129539
Susan A. Grannis
Memorial #20129546
I've been researching the 21st Iowa Infantry for 25 years and frequently augment Find-a-Grave memorials for veterans of that regiment. I have the military and pension records for Mr. Grannis and hope you can use the following to update his memorial and that of his wife.
His full name was Duane Delbert Grannis. Born 03/17/1842 in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Died 08/22/1914 in Lovelock, Nevada. Buried 08/24/1914 in what was listed on his Death C ertificate as being "Lower Cemetery," Lovelock, Nevada. That could be the original name of Big Meadow Cemetery or possibly the lower portion of a then unnamed cemetery. His wife was Susan A. (Gans) Grannis. Perhaps you could add a hotlink connecting the two. He didn't mention the date of their marriage, but said it was in Versailles, Illinois.
They had two children. William H. Grannis was born 11/25/1873 in Versailles (probably Illinois although a hard-to-read abbreviation looks more like "Ind"). Carrie J. Grannis was born 07/31/1876 in Washoe City, NV. I found no memorial for William, but believe #96080339 is Carrie so you could link that. In 2004 Duane referred to his daughter as "Carry J. Dailey" (I believe he misspelled her first name and that she was then married to a Mr. Dailey). In 19 14 she signed her name as "Carrie Crumpacker" (apparently a second marriage) and that's what is shown on her memorial.
Duane enlisted on 07/18/1862, served in Company D of the 21st Iowa Infantry, and was described as being 5 feet 8.75 inches tall, with a light complexion, blue eyes, and brown hair; occupation farmer. A month after the regiment was mustered into service, he was detailed to serve as an ambulance driver. On 01/11/1863 he participated in the Battle of Hartville in Missouri. At the start of General Grant's Vicksburg Campaign, the regiment crossed the Mississippi River from west to east on 04/30/1863 and was designated the point regiment for the entire Union army as it moved inland. About midnight they drew first fire and, after a short exchange of gunfire, men rested. On 05/01/1863 they participated in the daylong B attle of Port Gibson (aka Battle of Magnolia Hills).
On 05/05/1863, about 04:00pm, the regiment left Port Gibson and headed east with Duane still serving as an ambulance driver. Aware that Confederate cavalry was nearby, a commanding general "turned out the 11th Wisconsin of Lawler's brigade to escort an ambulance train known to be en route from Port Gibson to Willow Springs. Near the Little Bayou Pierre, the men from Wisconsin met the train just as [Wirt] Adams' greycoats struck. A short, sharp engagement ensued, and the rebels were put to flight, but not before they had captured five wagons." Bearss, The Vicksburg Campaign, Volume 2, page 448. Included in that ambulance train were several men from the 21st Iowa and Duane Grannis was one of four ambulance drivers who were captured. From there th ey were taken to a prison in Richmond, Virginia. On 05/23/1863, Duane was paroled and was sent to Benton Barracks in St. Louis to await an exchange. By December he was back with his regiment. Initially a Private, Duane was a Corporal when mustered out with the regiment at Baton Rouge, LA, on 07/15/1865.
He returned to his home in Strawberry Point, Iowa, but soon moved to Washoe City, NV, which was then still a thriving city. Eventually, it was overshadowed by Reno and Duane moved in 1878 to Lovelock where he worked as a "stock shipper" and where he remained for the rest of his life. - Carl Ingwalson, San Diego, CA
Memorial #20129539
Susan A. Grannis
Memorial #20129546
I've been researching the 21st Iowa Infantry for 25 years and frequently augment Find-a-Grave memorials for veterans of that regiment. I have the military and pension records for Mr. Grannis and hope you can use the following to update his memorial and that of his wife.
His full name was Duane Delbert Grannis. Born 03/17/1842 in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Died 08/22/1914 in Lovelock, Nevada. Buried 08/24/1914 in what was listed on his Death C ertificate as being "Lower Cemetery," Lovelock, Nevada. That could be the original name of Big Meadow Cemetery or possibly the lower portion of a then unnamed cemetery. His wife was Susan A. (Gans) Grannis. Perhaps you could add a hotlink connecting the two. He didn't mention the date of their marriage, but said it was in Versailles, Illinois.
They had two children. William H. Grannis was born 11/25/1873 in Versailles (probably Illinois although a hard-to-read abbreviation looks more like "Ind"). Carrie J. Grannis was born 07/31/1876 in Washoe City, NV. I found no memorial for William, but believe #96080339 is Carrie so you could link that. In 2004 Duane referred to his daughter as "Carry J. Dailey" (I believe he misspelled her first name and that she was then married to a Mr. Dailey). In 19 14 she signed her name as "Carrie Crumpacker" (apparently a second marriage) and that's what is shown on her memorial.
Duane enlisted on 07/18/1862, served in Company D of the 21st Iowa Infantry, and was described as being 5 feet 8.75 inches tall, with a light complexion, blue eyes, and brown hair; occupation farmer. A month after the regiment was mustered into service, he was detailed to serve as an ambulance driver. On 01/11/1863 he participated in the Battle of Hartville in Missouri. At the start of General Grant's Vicksburg Campaign, the regiment crossed the Mississippi River from west to east on 04/30/1863 and was designated the point regiment for the entire Union army as it moved inland. About midnight they drew first fire and, after a short exchange of gunfire, men rested. On 05/01/1863 they participated in the daylong B attle of Port Gibson (aka Battle of Magnolia Hills).
On 05/05/1863, about 04:00pm, the regiment left Port Gibson and headed east with Duane still serving as an ambulance driver. Aware that Confederate cavalry was nearby, a commanding general "turned out the 11th Wisconsin of Lawler's brigade to escort an ambulance train known to be en route from Port Gibson to Willow Springs. Near the Little Bayou Pierre, the men from Wisconsin met the train just as [Wirt] Adams' greycoats struck. A short, sharp engagement ensued, and the rebels were put to flight, but not before they had captured five wagons." Bearss, The Vicksburg Campaign, Volume 2, page 448. Included in that ambulance train were several men from the 21st Iowa and Duane Grannis was one of four ambulance drivers who were captured. From there th ey were taken to a prison in Richmond, Virginia. On 05/23/1863, Duane was paroled and was sent to Benton Barracks in St. Louis to await an exchange. By December he was back with his regiment. Initially a Private, Duane was a Corporal when mustered out with the regiment at Baton Rouge, LA, on 07/15/1865.
He returned to his home in Strawberry Point, Iowa, but soon moved to Washoe City, NV, which was then still a thriving city. Eventually, it was overshadowed by Reno and Duane moved in 1878 to Lovelock where he worked as a "stock shipper" and where he remained for the rest of his life. - Carl Ingwalson, San Diego, CA
Duane D. Grannis
Memorial #20129539
Susan A. Grannis
Memorial #20129546
I've been researching the 21st Iowa Infantry for 25 years and frequently augment Find-a-Grave memorials for veterans of that regiment. I have the military and pension records for Mr. Grannis and hope you can use the following to update his memorial and that of his wife.
His full name was Duane Delbert Grannis. Born 03/17/1842 in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Died 08/22/1914 in Lovelock, Nevada. Buried 08/24/1914 in what was listed on his Death C ertificate as being "Lower Cemetery," Lovelock, Nevada. That could be the original name of Big Meadow Cemetery or possibly the lower portion of a then unnamed cemetery. His wife was Susan A. (Gans) Grannis. Perhaps you could add a hotlink connecting the two. He didn't mention the date of their marriage, but said it was in Versailles, Illinois.
They had two children. William H. Grannis was born 11/25/1873 in Versailles (probably Illinois although a hard-to-read abbreviation looks more like "Ind"). Carrie J. Grannis was born 07/31/1876 in Washoe City, NV. I found no memorial for William, but believe #96080339 is Carrie so you could link that. In 2004 Duane referred to his daughter as "Carry J. Dailey" (I believe he misspelled her first name and that she was then married to a Mr. Dailey). In 19 14 she signed her name as "Carrie Crumpacker" (apparently a second marriage) and that's what is shown on her memorial.
Duane enlisted on 07/18/1862, served in Company D of the 21st Iowa Infantry, and was described as being 5 feet 8.75 inches tall, with a light complexion, blue eyes, and brown hair; occupation farmer. A month after the regiment was mustered into service, he was detailed to serve as an ambulance driver. On 01/11/1863 he participated in the Battle of Hartville in Missouri. At the start of General Grant's Vicksburg Campaign, the regiment crossed the Mississippi River from west to east on 04/30/1863 and was designated the point regiment for the entire Union army as it moved inland. About midnight they drew first fire and, after a short exchange of gunfire, men rested. On 05/01/1863 they participated in the daylong B attle of Port Gibson (aka Battle of Magnolia Hills).
On 05/05/1863, about 04:00pm, the regiment left Port Gibson and headed east with Duane still serving as an ambulance driver. Aware that Confederate cavalry was nearby, a commanding general "turned out the 11th Wisconsin of Lawler's brigade to escort an ambulance train known to be en route from Port Gibson to Willow Springs. Near the Little Bayou Pierre, the men from Wisconsin met the train just as [Wirt] Adams' greycoats struck. A short, sharp engagement ensued, and the rebels were put to flight, but not before they had captured five wagons." Bearss, The Vicksburg Campaign, Volume 2, page 448. Included in that ambulance train were several men from the 21st Iowa and Duane Grannis was one of four ambulance drivers who were captured. From there th ey were taken to a prison in Richmond, Virginia. On 05/23/1863, Duane was paroled and was sent to Benton Barracks in St. Louis to await an exchange. By December he was back with his regiment. Initially a Private, Duane was a Corporal when mustered out with the regiment at Baton Rouge, LA, on 07/15/1865.
He returned to his home in Strawberry Point, Iowa, but soon moved to Washoe City, NV, which was then still a thriving city. Eventually, it was overshadowed by Reno and Duane moved in 1878 to Lovelock where he worked as a "stock shipper" and where he remained for the rest of his life. - Carl Ingwalson, San Diego, CA
Memorial #20129539
Susan A. Grannis
Memorial #20129546
I've been researching the 21st Iowa Infantry for 25 years and frequently augment Find-a-Grave memorials for veterans of that regiment. I have the military and pension records for Mr. Grannis and hope you can use the following to update his memorial and that of his wife.
His full name was Duane Delbert Grannis. Born 03/17/1842 in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Died 08/22/1914 in Lovelock, Nevada. Buried 08/24/1914 in what was listed on his Death C ertificate as being "Lower Cemetery," Lovelock, Nevada. That could be the original name of Big Meadow Cemetery or possibly the lower portion of a then unnamed cemetery. His wife was Susan A. (Gans) Grannis. Perhaps you could add a hotlink connecting the two. He didn't mention the date of their marriage, but said it was in Versailles, Illinois.
They had two children. William H. Grannis was born 11/25/1873 in Versailles (probably Illinois although a hard-to-read abbreviation looks more like "Ind"). Carrie J. Grannis was born 07/31/1876 in Washoe City, NV. I found no memorial for William, but believe #96080339 is Carrie so you could link that. In 2004 Duane referred to his daughter as "Carry J. Dailey" (I believe he misspelled her first name and that she was then married to a Mr. Dailey). In 19 14 she signed her name as "Carrie Crumpacker" (apparently a second marriage) and that's what is shown on her memorial.
Duane enlisted on 07/18/1862, served in Company D of the 21st Iowa Infantry, and was described as being 5 feet 8.75 inches tall, with a light complexion, blue eyes, and brown hair; occupation farmer. A month after the regiment was mustered into service, he was detailed to serve as an ambulance driver. On 01/11/1863 he participated in the Battle of Hartville in Missouri. At the start of General Grant's Vicksburg Campaign, the regiment crossed the Mississippi River from west to east on 04/30/1863 and was designated the point regiment for the entire Union army as it moved inland. About midnight they drew first fire and, after a short exchange of gunfire, men rested. On 05/01/1863 they participated in the daylong B attle of Port Gibson (aka Battle of Magnolia Hills).
On 05/05/1863, about 04:00pm, the regiment left Port Gibson and headed east with Duane still serving as an ambulance driver. Aware that Confederate cavalry was nearby, a commanding general "turned out the 11th Wisconsin of Lawler's brigade to escort an ambulance train known to be en route from Port Gibson to Willow Springs. Near the Little Bayou Pierre, the men from Wisconsin met the train just as [Wirt] Adams' greycoats struck. A short, sharp engagement ensued, and the rebels were put to flight, but not before they had captured five wagons." Bearss, The Vicksburg Campaign, Volume 2, page 448. Included in that ambulance train were several men from the 21st Iowa and Duane Grannis was one of four ambulance drivers who were captured. From there th ey were taken to a prison in Richmond, Virginia. On 05/23/1863, Duane was paroled and was sent to Benton Barracks in St. Louis to await an exchange. By December he was back with his regiment. Initially a Private, Duane was a Corporal when mustered out with the regiment at Baton Rouge, LA, on 07/15/1865.
He returned to his home in Strawberry Point, Iowa, but soon moved to Washoe City, NV, which was then still a thriving city. Eventually, it was overshadowed by Reno and Duane moved in 1878 to Lovelock where he worked as a "stock shipper" and where he remained for the rest of his life. - Carl Ingwalson, San Diego, CA
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