Hiram Clawson was born in 1831 in Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, Ohio, the son of Frederick Clawson and Barbara Smith.
On 17 September 1850, Hiram was living in the household of James and Sarah (–?–) Fair in District No. 6 in Amanda township, Allen County, Ohio. Hiram was a 20-year-old laborer. He could not read or write. It is unknown whether there is a relationship between Hiram and the Fairs. James Fair was born circa 1814 in Ohio, son of Thomas James Fair and Elizabeth Moorland. His wife Sarah (–?–) was born circa 1823 in Ohio and could not read or write when the census was taken. The couple married around 1843 and had a seven-year-old daughter, Barbara, in 1850.
Hiram was married on 27 May 1852 at Van Wert County, Ohio by the Justice of the Peace John King to Perlina Davis. Perlina was born on 15 February 1832 in Seneca [or Genesee?] County, New York the eldest daughter of Nathan Davis and his wife Samantha Bates.
On 26 June 1860, Hiram and Perlina lived in Washington township, Van Wert County, Ohio. Hiram worked as a farmer and owned $50 in personal property. Perlina was caring for their three children- Louisa, Isaac, and Clara.
The Clawsons lived in Van Wert County at least until 1862. During this time four children were born: Louisa, Isaac Hiram, Clara Jane, and Barbara Alice (Allie). A fifth child, a son, died during infancy. Hiram worked as a farmer.
Hiram enlisted for three years in Company F of the 118th Ohio Infantry on 22 August 1862. His enlistment papers indicate that Hiram was 5 feet 7 inches tall with a dark complexion, black hair and black eyes, and worked as a farmer. He was mustered in on 12 September 1862. Hiram received clothing valued at $39.91 from the army and also received a $25 bounty for enlisting.
He was later transferred on 31 July 1863 to Company B of the 1st Engineer Battalion, also called the "pioneer battalion." He was hospitalized on 28 February 1864 and died on 10 or 11 March 1864 in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee from measles and typhoid fever He had no personal effects with him at the hospital at his death, but was due a $75 bounty when he died.
On 17 September 1850, Hiram was living in the household of James and Sarah (–?–) Fair in District No. 6 in Amanda township, Allen County, Ohio. Hiram was a 20-year-old laborer. He could not read or write. It is unknown whether there is a relationship between Hiram and the Fairs. James Fair was born circa 1814 in Ohio, son of Thomas James Fair and Elizabeth Moorland. His wife Sarah (–?–) was born circa 1823 in Ohio and could not read or write when the census was taken. The couple married around 1843 and had a seven-year-old daughter, Barbara, in 1850.
Hiram was married on 27 May 1852 at Van Wert County, Ohio by the Justice of the Peace John King to Perlina Davis. Perlina was born on 15 February 1832 in Seneca [or Genesee?] County, New York the eldest daughter of Nathan Davis and his wife Samantha Bates.
On 26 June 1860, Hiram and Perlina lived in Washington township, Van Wert County, Ohio. Hiram worked as a farmer and owned $50 in personal property. Perlina was caring for their three children- Louisa, Isaac, and Clara.
The Clawsons lived in Van Wert County at least until 1862. During this time four children were born: Louisa, Isaac Hiram, Clara Jane, and Barbara Alice (Allie). A fifth child, a son, died during infancy. Hiram worked as a farmer.
Hiram enlisted for three years in Company F of the 118th Ohio Infantry on 22 August 1862. His enlistment papers indicate that Hiram was 5 feet 7 inches tall with a dark complexion, black hair and black eyes, and worked as a farmer. He was mustered in on 12 September 1862. Hiram received clothing valued at $39.91 from the army and also received a $25 bounty for enlisting.
He was later transferred on 31 July 1863 to Company B of the 1st Engineer Battalion, also called the "pioneer battalion." He was hospitalized on 28 February 1864 and died on 10 or 11 March 1864 in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee from measles and typhoid fever He had no personal effects with him at the hospital at his death, but was due a $75 bounty when he died.
Hiram Clawson was born in 1831 in Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, Ohio, the son of Frederick Clawson and Barbara Smith.
On 17 September 1850, Hiram was living in the household of James and Sarah (–?–) Fair in District No. 6 in Amanda township, Allen County, Ohio. Hiram was a 20-year-old laborer. He could not read or write. It is unknown whether there is a relationship between Hiram and the Fairs. James Fair was born circa 1814 in Ohio, son of Thomas James Fair and Elizabeth Moorland. His wife Sarah (–?–) was born circa 1823 in Ohio and could not read or write when the census was taken. The couple married around 1843 and had a seven-year-old daughter, Barbara, in 1850.
Hiram was married on 27 May 1852 at Van Wert County, Ohio by the Justice of the Peace John King to Perlina Davis. Perlina was born on 15 February 1832 in Seneca [or Genesee?] County, New York the eldest daughter of Nathan Davis and his wife Samantha Bates.
On 26 June 1860, Hiram and Perlina lived in Washington township, Van Wert County, Ohio. Hiram worked as a farmer and owned $50 in personal property. Perlina was caring for their three children- Louisa, Isaac, and Clara.
The Clawsons lived in Van Wert County at least until 1862. During this time four children were born: Louisa, Isaac Hiram, Clara Jane, and Barbara Alice (Allie). A fifth child, a son, died during infancy. Hiram worked as a farmer.
Hiram enlisted for three years in Company F of the 118th Ohio Infantry on 22 August 1862. His enlistment papers indicate that Hiram was 5 feet 7 inches tall with a dark complexion, black hair and black eyes, and worked as a farmer. He was mustered in on 12 September 1862. Hiram received clothing valued at $39.91 from the army and also received a $25 bounty for enlisting.
He was later transferred on 31 July 1863 to Company B of the 1st Engineer Battalion, also called the "pioneer battalion." He was hospitalized on 28 February 1864 and died on 10 or 11 March 1864 in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee from measles and typhoid fever He had no personal effects with him at the hospital at his death, but was due a $75 bounty when he died.
On 17 September 1850, Hiram was living in the household of James and Sarah (–?–) Fair in District No. 6 in Amanda township, Allen County, Ohio. Hiram was a 20-year-old laborer. He could not read or write. It is unknown whether there is a relationship between Hiram and the Fairs. James Fair was born circa 1814 in Ohio, son of Thomas James Fair and Elizabeth Moorland. His wife Sarah (–?–) was born circa 1823 in Ohio and could not read or write when the census was taken. The couple married around 1843 and had a seven-year-old daughter, Barbara, in 1850.
Hiram was married on 27 May 1852 at Van Wert County, Ohio by the Justice of the Peace John King to Perlina Davis. Perlina was born on 15 February 1832 in Seneca [or Genesee?] County, New York the eldest daughter of Nathan Davis and his wife Samantha Bates.
On 26 June 1860, Hiram and Perlina lived in Washington township, Van Wert County, Ohio. Hiram worked as a farmer and owned $50 in personal property. Perlina was caring for their three children- Louisa, Isaac, and Clara.
The Clawsons lived in Van Wert County at least until 1862. During this time four children were born: Louisa, Isaac Hiram, Clara Jane, and Barbara Alice (Allie). A fifth child, a son, died during infancy. Hiram worked as a farmer.
Hiram enlisted for three years in Company F of the 118th Ohio Infantry on 22 August 1862. His enlistment papers indicate that Hiram was 5 feet 7 inches tall with a dark complexion, black hair and black eyes, and worked as a farmer. He was mustered in on 12 September 1862. Hiram received clothing valued at $39.91 from the army and also received a $25 bounty for enlisting.
He was later transferred on 31 July 1863 to Company B of the 1st Engineer Battalion, also called the "pioneer battalion." He was hospitalized on 28 February 1864 and died on 10 or 11 March 1864 in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee from measles and typhoid fever He had no personal effects with him at the hospital at his death, but was due a $75 bounty when he died.
Inscription
HIRAM CLAWSON
CO. B
118 REGT
OHIO INF
FEB. 16, 1864
[The marker incorrectly states his company and date of death. Both have been verified by examining records housed at the National Archives in Washington, D.C.]
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