Bernhard "Barney" and Christina Crouse moved, along with their ten children, to Aboite Township from Hempfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania in 1846. They lived on the farm of Lot Bayless until purchasing their own 42 acres of former Miami Indian land (Section 19) from the U.S. government in 1849. Barney and Christina were both of German descent and followers of the Lutheran faith. Three of their sons, David, George, and Jesse were Union soldiers during the Civil War. Both David and George served in the 5th Regiment, Indiana Cavalry (90th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers). Jesse served in the 152nd Regiment, Indiana Infantry. George was a prisoner of war held at both Libby Prison, Richmond, VA and Andersonville, GA. Both prisons gained infamous reputations for the overcrowded and harsh conditions under which Union soldiers were kept. George died in Annapolis, MD after being released to the Union parole camp. (Ref. "Memorial Record of Northeastern Indiana, The Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago, 1896")
Bernhard "Barney" and Christina Crouse moved, along with their ten children, to Aboite Township from Hempfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania in 1846. They lived on the farm of Lot Bayless until purchasing their own 42 acres of former Miami Indian land (Section 19) from the U.S. government in 1849. Barney and Christina were both of German descent and followers of the Lutheran faith. Three of their sons, David, George, and Jesse were Union soldiers during the Civil War. Both David and George served in the 5th Regiment, Indiana Cavalry (90th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers). Jesse served in the 152nd Regiment, Indiana Infantry. George was a prisoner of war held at both Libby Prison, Richmond, VA and Andersonville, GA. Both prisons gained infamous reputations for the overcrowded and harsh conditions under which Union soldiers were kept. George died in Annapolis, MD after being released to the Union parole camp. (Ref. "Memorial Record of Northeastern Indiana, The Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago, 1896")
Gravesite Details
This pioneer cemetery has been vandalized and neglected for many years. Only one gravestone is visible. Search "facebook Turner Family Cemetery Aboite" for more information.
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