Private MARTIN KROUSE, Co. D, 86th Illinois
Martin Krouse was born on December 19, 1839 at Baden, Germany, one of three sons known to have been born to Phillip Krouse and Anna (Tuhl) Krouse. The other sons were John and Theodore, who was born on October 15, 1846/47. The Krouse family came to America sometime between 1840 and 1846, where they settled in New Jersey. The family is believed to have moved west from New Jersey in the 1850's. At the time of the 1860 census of Peoria County, the Krause family is found residing in Trivoli Township:
1566 1550 Krause Phillip 52 M wagon maker Baden, Germany
1566 1550 Krause Anna 54 F Baden, Germany
1566 1550 Krause Martin 20 F wagon making Baden, Germany
1566 1550 Krause Theodore 14 M NJ
Martin Krouse volunteered on August 14, 1862 at Trivoli, Illinois to serve in a company which was being raised in Trivoli by James S. Bean for service in the Union Army.
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name KROUSE, MARTIN
Rank PVT Company D Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence TRIVOLI, PEORIA CO, IL Age 23 Height 5' 7 Hair DARK
Eyes GRAY Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE Occupation WAGON MAKER
Nativity BADEN, GERMANY
Service Record
Joined When AUG 14, 1862 Joined Where TRIVOLI, IL
Joined By Whom J S BEAN Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out JUN 6, 1865
Muster Out Where WASHINGTON, DC Muster Out By Whom LT SCROGGS
Remarks N/A
By the afternoon of August 15, 1862, Bean had about 90 volunteers. That afternoon, Bean led those 90 Trivoli volunteers on a march into Peoria, where they went into camp at Camp Lyon, near present day Glen Oak Park. On August 27, 1862, Bean and 83 of those Trivoli volunteers were mustered in as Company D of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. James S. Bean was elected and promoted to Major of the entire regiment, so the men of Co. D elected Frank Hitchcock to be their Captain.
On September 7, 1862, the men of the 86th Illinois marched out the gates of Camp Lyon, through the streets of Peoria, with much fanfare, and boarded a train bound for Camp Joe Holt, Jeffersonville, Indiana. Three weeks later, the men of the 86th were in the field in Kentucky as part of Col. Daniel McCook's Brigade, in pursuit of Confederate troops. On Oct. 8, 1862, the men of McCook's Brigade caught up with and were engaged with those troops in the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, the 86th Illinois suffering their first casualties. There would be many more during the next few years.
During the next two and a half years, Private Martin Krouse served faithfully in Co. D as the men of the 86th served in Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and North Carolina. During this time, Martin was witness to and a participant in numerous battles and skirmishes, some of the bloodiest fighting in the Western Theatre of the war, including the Battles of Chickamauga, Georgia; Resaca, Georgia; Rome, Georgia, Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia; Peach Tree Creek, Georgia; Jonesboro, Georgia; Averasboro, North Carolina; and Bentonville, North Carolina, to name a few and marched with Sherman to the Sea.
In the spring of 1865, after the war had come to a close, the men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Washington City (now D.C.) where on the 24th day of May, 1865, they marched down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. on the 2nd day of the Grand Review. The surviving members of the 86th were finally mustered out of the service on June 6, 1865 in Washington and soon they were on a train bound for Chicago where they were discharged from the service. Shortly after that the civilian soldiers were back home trying to work their way back into the civilian lives.
Martin was married to Caroline Feigh (listed as Frigh) on October 30, 1866 in Peoria County. Caroline was born on May 15, 1846 in New Jersey, the daughter of John Feigh and Barbara (Bauer) Feigh, who were both born in Germany. They are known to have had at least seven children. They are;
1. John Krouse, born c. 1868 in Illinois.
2. Charles "Charley" Krouse, born September 22, 1870 in Wayne County, Iowa; died on December 8, 1958 in Corydon, Iowa; buried in the Corydon Cemetery.
3. Frank "Frankie" Krouse, born January 8, 1875; died August 22, 1875; buried in the Corydon Cemetery in Corydon, Iowa.
4. Anna B. "Annie" Krouse, born October 9, 1876 in __________, Iowa; married to Charles C. Clark; Annie died on October 15, 1968; buried in the Corydon Cemetery in Corydon, Iowa.
5. Elmer R. Krouse, born March 26, 1878; died on November 28, 1889 in Wayne County, Iowa; buried in the Corydon Cemetery in Corydon, Iowa.
6. Emma Krouse; born __________ __, 1887 in Wayne County, Iowa; married to Ray Sullivan on February 28, 1926; Emma died on __________ __, 1956; buried in the Corydon Cemetery in Corydon, Iowa.
7. Infant son Krouse; born May 18, 1891; died May 21, 1891; buried in the Corydon Cemetery in Corydon, Iowa.
The Krouse family left Peoria County sometime between 1868 and 1870, settling in Wayne County, Iowa. At the time of the 1880 census, Martin and Caroline, as well as his father, Philip, are found residing in Jackson Township, Wayne County, Iowa, where Martin is making a living as a Wagon Maker.
Martin KROUSE, Self, born c. 1842 in BADEN GER.
Caroline KROUSE, Wife, born c. 1847 in NJ.
John KROUSE, Son, born c. 1868 in IL.
Charles KROUSE, Son, born c. 1871 in IA.
Anna KROUSE, Dau, born c. 1877 in IA.
Elmor KROUSE, Son, born c. 1879 in IA.
Martin Krouse began collecting an Invalid Pension on June 26, 1886. The surviving members of the 86th had his mailing address as Harvard, Iowa (also called Grainville) in Wayne County at least until 1899.
Private Martin Krouse died on October 23, 1906 at __________, Iowa. His earthly remains were laid to rest in the Corydon Cemetery in Corydon, Wayne County, Iowa, located seven miles north and west of Harvard, Iowa. After his death, his widow, Caroline, collected a Widow's Pension until her death on April 12, 1928. Her earthly remains were laid beside those of her husband of nearly 40 years in the Corydon Cemetery.
by Baxter B. Fite III
(Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descendants of the Krouse family, who might be able to add to the biographical material that we have on Private Martin Krouse and the Krouse family. Baxter would also love to see copies of any pictures that may still exist of Martin Krouse, especially any showing him in uniform from his days in the service, added to his Find A Grave.)
Martin Krouse was born on December 19, 1839 at Baden, Germany, one of three sons known to have been born to Phillip Krouse and Anna (Tuhl) Krouse. The other sons were John and Theodore, who was born on October 15, 1846/47. The Krouse family came to America sometime between 1840 and 1846, where they settled in New Jersey. The family is believed to have moved west from New Jersey in the 1850's. At the time of the 1860 census of Peoria County, the Krause family is found residing in Trivoli Township:
1566 1550 Krause Phillip 52 M wagon maker Baden, Germany
1566 1550 Krause Anna 54 F Baden, Germany
1566 1550 Krause Martin 20 F wagon making Baden, Germany
1566 1550 Krause Theodore 14 M NJ
Martin Krouse volunteered on August 14, 1862 at Trivoli, Illinois to serve in a company which was being raised in Trivoli by James S. Bean for service in the Union Army.
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name KROUSE, MARTIN
Rank PVT Company D Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence TRIVOLI, PEORIA CO, IL Age 23 Height 5' 7 Hair DARK
Eyes GRAY Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE Occupation WAGON MAKER
Nativity BADEN, GERMANY
Service Record
Joined When AUG 14, 1862 Joined Where TRIVOLI, IL
Joined By Whom J S BEAN Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out JUN 6, 1865
Muster Out Where WASHINGTON, DC Muster Out By Whom LT SCROGGS
Remarks N/A
By the afternoon of August 15, 1862, Bean had about 90 volunteers. That afternoon, Bean led those 90 Trivoli volunteers on a march into Peoria, where they went into camp at Camp Lyon, near present day Glen Oak Park. On August 27, 1862, Bean and 83 of those Trivoli volunteers were mustered in as Company D of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. James S. Bean was elected and promoted to Major of the entire regiment, so the men of Co. D elected Frank Hitchcock to be their Captain.
On September 7, 1862, the men of the 86th Illinois marched out the gates of Camp Lyon, through the streets of Peoria, with much fanfare, and boarded a train bound for Camp Joe Holt, Jeffersonville, Indiana. Three weeks later, the men of the 86th were in the field in Kentucky as part of Col. Daniel McCook's Brigade, in pursuit of Confederate troops. On Oct. 8, 1862, the men of McCook's Brigade caught up with and were engaged with those troops in the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, the 86th Illinois suffering their first casualties. There would be many more during the next few years.
During the next two and a half years, Private Martin Krouse served faithfully in Co. D as the men of the 86th served in Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and North Carolina. During this time, Martin was witness to and a participant in numerous battles and skirmishes, some of the bloodiest fighting in the Western Theatre of the war, including the Battles of Chickamauga, Georgia; Resaca, Georgia; Rome, Georgia, Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia; Peach Tree Creek, Georgia; Jonesboro, Georgia; Averasboro, North Carolina; and Bentonville, North Carolina, to name a few and marched with Sherman to the Sea.
In the spring of 1865, after the war had come to a close, the men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Washington City (now D.C.) where on the 24th day of May, 1865, they marched down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. on the 2nd day of the Grand Review. The surviving members of the 86th were finally mustered out of the service on June 6, 1865 in Washington and soon they were on a train bound for Chicago where they were discharged from the service. Shortly after that the civilian soldiers were back home trying to work their way back into the civilian lives.
Martin was married to Caroline Feigh (listed as Frigh) on October 30, 1866 in Peoria County. Caroline was born on May 15, 1846 in New Jersey, the daughter of John Feigh and Barbara (Bauer) Feigh, who were both born in Germany. They are known to have had at least seven children. They are;
1. John Krouse, born c. 1868 in Illinois.
2. Charles "Charley" Krouse, born September 22, 1870 in Wayne County, Iowa; died on December 8, 1958 in Corydon, Iowa; buried in the Corydon Cemetery.
3. Frank "Frankie" Krouse, born January 8, 1875; died August 22, 1875; buried in the Corydon Cemetery in Corydon, Iowa.
4. Anna B. "Annie" Krouse, born October 9, 1876 in __________, Iowa; married to Charles C. Clark; Annie died on October 15, 1968; buried in the Corydon Cemetery in Corydon, Iowa.
5. Elmer R. Krouse, born March 26, 1878; died on November 28, 1889 in Wayne County, Iowa; buried in the Corydon Cemetery in Corydon, Iowa.
6. Emma Krouse; born __________ __, 1887 in Wayne County, Iowa; married to Ray Sullivan on February 28, 1926; Emma died on __________ __, 1956; buried in the Corydon Cemetery in Corydon, Iowa.
7. Infant son Krouse; born May 18, 1891; died May 21, 1891; buried in the Corydon Cemetery in Corydon, Iowa.
The Krouse family left Peoria County sometime between 1868 and 1870, settling in Wayne County, Iowa. At the time of the 1880 census, Martin and Caroline, as well as his father, Philip, are found residing in Jackson Township, Wayne County, Iowa, where Martin is making a living as a Wagon Maker.
Martin KROUSE, Self, born c. 1842 in BADEN GER.
Caroline KROUSE, Wife, born c. 1847 in NJ.
John KROUSE, Son, born c. 1868 in IL.
Charles KROUSE, Son, born c. 1871 in IA.
Anna KROUSE, Dau, born c. 1877 in IA.
Elmor KROUSE, Son, born c. 1879 in IA.
Martin Krouse began collecting an Invalid Pension on June 26, 1886. The surviving members of the 86th had his mailing address as Harvard, Iowa (also called Grainville) in Wayne County at least until 1899.
Private Martin Krouse died on October 23, 1906 at __________, Iowa. His earthly remains were laid to rest in the Corydon Cemetery in Corydon, Wayne County, Iowa, located seven miles north and west of Harvard, Iowa. After his death, his widow, Caroline, collected a Widow's Pension until her death on April 12, 1928. Her earthly remains were laid beside those of her husband of nearly 40 years in the Corydon Cemetery.
by Baxter B. Fite III
(Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descendants of the Krouse family, who might be able to add to the biographical material that we have on Private Martin Krouse and the Krouse family. Baxter would also love to see copies of any pictures that may still exist of Martin Krouse, especially any showing him in uniform from his days in the service, added to his Find A Grave.)
Private MARTIN KROUSE, Co. D, 86th Illinois
Martin Krouse was born on December 19, 1839 at Baden, Germany, one of three sons known to have been born to Phillip Krouse and Anna (Tuhl) Krouse. The other sons were John and Theodore, who was born on October 15, 1846/47. The Krouse family came to America sometime between 1840 and 1846, where they settled in New Jersey. The family is believed to have moved west from New Jersey in the 1850's. At the time of the 1860 census of Peoria County, the Krause family is found residing in Trivoli Township:
1566 1550 Krause Phillip 52 M wagon maker Baden, Germany
1566 1550 Krause Anna 54 F Baden, Germany
1566 1550 Krause Martin 20 F wagon making Baden, Germany
1566 1550 Krause Theodore 14 M NJ
Martin Krouse volunteered on August 14, 1862 at Trivoli, Illinois to serve in a company which was being raised in Trivoli by James S. Bean for service in the Union Army.
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name KROUSE, MARTIN
Rank PVT Company D Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence TRIVOLI, PEORIA CO, IL Age 23 Height 5' 7 Hair DARK
Eyes GRAY Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE Occupation WAGON MAKER
Nativity BADEN, GERMANY
Service Record
Joined When AUG 14, 1862 Joined Where TRIVOLI, IL
Joined By Whom J S BEAN Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out JUN 6, 1865
Muster Out Where WASHINGTON, DC Muster Out By Whom LT SCROGGS
Remarks N/A
By the afternoon of August 15, 1862, Bean had about 90 volunteers. That afternoon, Bean led those 90 Trivoli volunteers on a march into Peoria, where they went into camp at Camp Lyon, near present day Glen Oak Park. On August 27, 1862, Bean and 83 of those Trivoli volunteers were mustered in as Company D of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. James S. Bean was elected and promoted to Major of the entire regiment, so the men of Co. D elected Frank Hitchcock to be their Captain.
On September 7, 1862, the men of the 86th Illinois marched out the gates of Camp Lyon, through the streets of Peoria, with much fanfare, and boarded a train bound for Camp Joe Holt, Jeffersonville, Indiana. Three weeks later, the men of the 86th were in the field in Kentucky as part of Col. Daniel McCook's Brigade, in pursuit of Confederate troops. On Oct. 8, 1862, the men of McCook's Brigade caught up with and were engaged with those troops in the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, the 86th Illinois suffering their first casualties. There would be many more during the next few years.
During the next two and a half years, Private Martin Krouse served faithfully in Co. D as the men of the 86th served in Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and North Carolina. During this time, Martin was witness to and a participant in numerous battles and skirmishes, some of the bloodiest fighting in the Western Theatre of the war, including the Battles of Chickamauga, Georgia; Resaca, Georgia; Rome, Georgia, Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia; Peach Tree Creek, Georgia; Jonesboro, Georgia; Averasboro, North Carolina; and Bentonville, North Carolina, to name a few and marched with Sherman to the Sea.
In the spring of 1865, after the war had come to a close, the men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Washington City (now D.C.) where on the 24th day of May, 1865, they marched down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. on the 2nd day of the Grand Review. The surviving members of the 86th were finally mustered out of the service on June 6, 1865 in Washington and soon they were on a train bound for Chicago where they were discharged from the service. Shortly after that the civilian soldiers were back home trying to work their way back into the civilian lives.
Martin was married to Caroline Feigh (listed as Frigh) on October 30, 1866 in Peoria County. Caroline was born on May 15, 1846 in New Jersey, the daughter of John Feigh and Barbara (Bauer) Feigh, who were both born in Germany. They are known to have had at least seven children. They are;
1. John Krouse, born c. 1868 in Illinois.
2. Charles "Charley" Krouse, born September 22, 1870 in Wayne County, Iowa; died on December 8, 1958 in Corydon, Iowa; buried in the Corydon Cemetery.
3. Frank "Frankie" Krouse, born January 8, 1875; died August 22, 1875; buried in the Corydon Cemetery in Corydon, Iowa.
4. Anna B. "Annie" Krouse, born October 9, 1876 in __________, Iowa; married to Charles C. Clark; Annie died on October 15, 1968; buried in the Corydon Cemetery in Corydon, Iowa.
5. Elmer R. Krouse, born March 26, 1878; died on November 28, 1889 in Wayne County, Iowa; buried in the Corydon Cemetery in Corydon, Iowa.
6. Emma Krouse; born __________ __, 1887 in Wayne County, Iowa; married to Ray Sullivan on February 28, 1926; Emma died on __________ __, 1956; buried in the Corydon Cemetery in Corydon, Iowa.
7. Infant son Krouse; born May 18, 1891; died May 21, 1891; buried in the Corydon Cemetery in Corydon, Iowa.
The Krouse family left Peoria County sometime between 1868 and 1870, settling in Wayne County, Iowa. At the time of the 1880 census, Martin and Caroline, as well as his father, Philip, are found residing in Jackson Township, Wayne County, Iowa, where Martin is making a living as a Wagon Maker.
Martin KROUSE, Self, born c. 1842 in BADEN GER.
Caroline KROUSE, Wife, born c. 1847 in NJ.
John KROUSE, Son, born c. 1868 in IL.
Charles KROUSE, Son, born c. 1871 in IA.
Anna KROUSE, Dau, born c. 1877 in IA.
Elmor KROUSE, Son, born c. 1879 in IA.
Martin Krouse began collecting an Invalid Pension on June 26, 1886. The surviving members of the 86th had his mailing address as Harvard, Iowa (also called Grainville) in Wayne County at least until 1899.
Private Martin Krouse died on October 23, 1906 at __________, Iowa. His earthly remains were laid to rest in the Corydon Cemetery in Corydon, Wayne County, Iowa, located seven miles north and west of Harvard, Iowa. After his death, his widow, Caroline, collected a Widow's Pension until her death on April 12, 1928. Her earthly remains were laid beside those of her husband of nearly 40 years in the Corydon Cemetery.
by Baxter B. Fite III
(Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descendants of the Krouse family, who might be able to add to the biographical material that we have on Private Martin Krouse and the Krouse family. Baxter would also love to see copies of any pictures that may still exist of Martin Krouse, especially any showing him in uniform from his days in the service, added to his Find A Grave.)
Martin Krouse was born on December 19, 1839 at Baden, Germany, one of three sons known to have been born to Phillip Krouse and Anna (Tuhl) Krouse. The other sons were John and Theodore, who was born on October 15, 1846/47. The Krouse family came to America sometime between 1840 and 1846, where they settled in New Jersey. The family is believed to have moved west from New Jersey in the 1850's. At the time of the 1860 census of Peoria County, the Krause family is found residing in Trivoli Township:
1566 1550 Krause Phillip 52 M wagon maker Baden, Germany
1566 1550 Krause Anna 54 F Baden, Germany
1566 1550 Krause Martin 20 F wagon making Baden, Germany
1566 1550 Krause Theodore 14 M NJ
Martin Krouse volunteered on August 14, 1862 at Trivoli, Illinois to serve in a company which was being raised in Trivoli by James S. Bean for service in the Union Army.
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name KROUSE, MARTIN
Rank PVT Company D Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence TRIVOLI, PEORIA CO, IL Age 23 Height 5' 7 Hair DARK
Eyes GRAY Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE Occupation WAGON MAKER
Nativity BADEN, GERMANY
Service Record
Joined When AUG 14, 1862 Joined Where TRIVOLI, IL
Joined By Whom J S BEAN Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out JUN 6, 1865
Muster Out Where WASHINGTON, DC Muster Out By Whom LT SCROGGS
Remarks N/A
By the afternoon of August 15, 1862, Bean had about 90 volunteers. That afternoon, Bean led those 90 Trivoli volunteers on a march into Peoria, where they went into camp at Camp Lyon, near present day Glen Oak Park. On August 27, 1862, Bean and 83 of those Trivoli volunteers were mustered in as Company D of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. James S. Bean was elected and promoted to Major of the entire regiment, so the men of Co. D elected Frank Hitchcock to be their Captain.
On September 7, 1862, the men of the 86th Illinois marched out the gates of Camp Lyon, through the streets of Peoria, with much fanfare, and boarded a train bound for Camp Joe Holt, Jeffersonville, Indiana. Three weeks later, the men of the 86th were in the field in Kentucky as part of Col. Daniel McCook's Brigade, in pursuit of Confederate troops. On Oct. 8, 1862, the men of McCook's Brigade caught up with and were engaged with those troops in the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, the 86th Illinois suffering their first casualties. There would be many more during the next few years.
During the next two and a half years, Private Martin Krouse served faithfully in Co. D as the men of the 86th served in Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and North Carolina. During this time, Martin was witness to and a participant in numerous battles and skirmishes, some of the bloodiest fighting in the Western Theatre of the war, including the Battles of Chickamauga, Georgia; Resaca, Georgia; Rome, Georgia, Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia; Peach Tree Creek, Georgia; Jonesboro, Georgia; Averasboro, North Carolina; and Bentonville, North Carolina, to name a few and marched with Sherman to the Sea.
In the spring of 1865, after the war had come to a close, the men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Washington City (now D.C.) where on the 24th day of May, 1865, they marched down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. on the 2nd day of the Grand Review. The surviving members of the 86th were finally mustered out of the service on June 6, 1865 in Washington and soon they were on a train bound for Chicago where they were discharged from the service. Shortly after that the civilian soldiers were back home trying to work their way back into the civilian lives.
Martin was married to Caroline Feigh (listed as Frigh) on October 30, 1866 in Peoria County. Caroline was born on May 15, 1846 in New Jersey, the daughter of John Feigh and Barbara (Bauer) Feigh, who were both born in Germany. They are known to have had at least seven children. They are;
1. John Krouse, born c. 1868 in Illinois.
2. Charles "Charley" Krouse, born September 22, 1870 in Wayne County, Iowa; died on December 8, 1958 in Corydon, Iowa; buried in the Corydon Cemetery.
3. Frank "Frankie" Krouse, born January 8, 1875; died August 22, 1875; buried in the Corydon Cemetery in Corydon, Iowa.
4. Anna B. "Annie" Krouse, born October 9, 1876 in __________, Iowa; married to Charles C. Clark; Annie died on October 15, 1968; buried in the Corydon Cemetery in Corydon, Iowa.
5. Elmer R. Krouse, born March 26, 1878; died on November 28, 1889 in Wayne County, Iowa; buried in the Corydon Cemetery in Corydon, Iowa.
6. Emma Krouse; born __________ __, 1887 in Wayne County, Iowa; married to Ray Sullivan on February 28, 1926; Emma died on __________ __, 1956; buried in the Corydon Cemetery in Corydon, Iowa.
7. Infant son Krouse; born May 18, 1891; died May 21, 1891; buried in the Corydon Cemetery in Corydon, Iowa.
The Krouse family left Peoria County sometime between 1868 and 1870, settling in Wayne County, Iowa. At the time of the 1880 census, Martin and Caroline, as well as his father, Philip, are found residing in Jackson Township, Wayne County, Iowa, where Martin is making a living as a Wagon Maker.
Martin KROUSE, Self, born c. 1842 in BADEN GER.
Caroline KROUSE, Wife, born c. 1847 in NJ.
John KROUSE, Son, born c. 1868 in IL.
Charles KROUSE, Son, born c. 1871 in IA.
Anna KROUSE, Dau, born c. 1877 in IA.
Elmor KROUSE, Son, born c. 1879 in IA.
Martin Krouse began collecting an Invalid Pension on June 26, 1886. The surviving members of the 86th had his mailing address as Harvard, Iowa (also called Grainville) in Wayne County at least until 1899.
Private Martin Krouse died on October 23, 1906 at __________, Iowa. His earthly remains were laid to rest in the Corydon Cemetery in Corydon, Wayne County, Iowa, located seven miles north and west of Harvard, Iowa. After his death, his widow, Caroline, collected a Widow's Pension until her death on April 12, 1928. Her earthly remains were laid beside those of her husband of nearly 40 years in the Corydon Cemetery.
by Baxter B. Fite III
(Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descendants of the Krouse family, who might be able to add to the biographical material that we have on Private Martin Krouse and the Krouse family. Baxter would also love to see copies of any pictures that may still exist of Martin Krouse, especially any showing him in uniform from his days in the service, added to his Find A Grave.)
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