Rev William Steward “Will” Derrick (1847-1925)

Rev William Steward “Will” Derrick Veteran

Birth

22 Dec 1847

Alexander Township, Benton County, Missouri, USA

Death

Apr 1925 (aged 77)

Madill, Marshall County, Oklahoma, USA

Burial

Woodberry Forest Cemetery

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William served during the War Between the States in the Union Army.

Along with his brother Levi, he was a Private in the 3rd Battery H, 2nd Regiment Missouri, Light Artillery.

He is described in his 1863 military records as a farmer, age 19 years, 5 ft. 9 in. tall, blue eyes, light hair and light complexion. He signed his military papers with an x.

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Will served during the Civil War. He enlisted 20 Nov 1865 at Benton's Barracks, Saint, Louis, MO. as Private in Company H, 2nd Regiment, Missouri Light Artillery. After serving in the Civil War, Will resumed his farm work but at some point decided to devote his life to missionary work among the Native Americans. Will was the Superintendent of the Chickasaw Nation Orphan Home and Manual Laboring School. He was a teacher, as were two of his children. Among his children were John, Carrie, Willie, James and Mary Etta. Three others died in infancy. Carrie and Etta reached adulthood but died young. In 1890 after her parents divorce, Myrtle Butler went to live with her Uncle William Steward Derrick & his wife Mary Elizabeth.

William served during the War Between the States in the Union Army.

Along with his brother Levi, he was a Private in the 3rd Battery H, 2nd Regiment Missouri, Light Artillery.

He is described in his 1863 military records as a farmer, age 19 years, 5 ft. 9 in. tall, blue eyes, light hair and light complexion. He signed his military papers with an x.

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