Married 16 May 1861 Recorded in Knoxville, Marion County, Iowa
Civil War Service Records, Lieutenant, Company A, 33rd Iowa Infantry, Union Army, and Pension Records, Certificate # 246081
Abijah Wines Bishop recieved $30.00 per month, after his death his wife, Julia Ann Fort received $10.00 per month.
UNION IOWA VOLUNTEERS
33rd Regiment, Iowa Infantry
Overview:Organized at Oskaloosa and mustered in October 4, 1862. Left State for St. Louis, Mo., November 20. Attached to Dept. of Missouri to January, 1862. 1st Brigade, 13th Division, 13th Army Corps, Dept. of Tennessee, to February, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 13th Division, 13th Corps, to July, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 13th Division, 16th Corps, to August, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, Army of Arkansas, to January, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 7th Corps, Dept. of Arkansas, to March, 1864. 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 7th Corps, to May, 1864. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 7th Corps, to February, 1865. 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, Reserve Corps, Military Division West Mississippi, to February, 1865. 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 13th Corps, to July, 1865.
Service:Duty at St. Louis, Mo., till December 21, 1862. Moved to Columbus, Ky., December 21-24; thence to Union City, Tenn., January 1-3, 1863, and to Helena, Ark., January 8. Duty there till August. Yazoo Pass Expedition by Moon Lake, Yazoo Pass and Tallahatchie and Coldwater Rivers and operations against Ft. Pemberton and Greenwood February 14-April 8. Yazoo Pass April 16. Expedition from Helena May 6-13. Repulse of Holmes' attack on Helena July 4. Steele's Expedition to Little Rock August 11-September 10. Bayou Fourche and capture of Little Rock September 10. Duty at Little Rock till March, 1864. Expedition to Benton October 25-26, 1863. Steele's Expedition to Camden March 23-May 3, 1864. Antoine or Terre Noir Creek April 2. Elkins' Ferry, Little Missouri River, April 3-4. Prairie D'Ann April 9-12. Jenkins Ferry and Camden April 15. Occupation of Camden April 15-23. Moro Bottom April 25-26. Jenkins Ferry, Saline River, April 30. At Little Rock till February, 1865. Expedition to Fort Smith October 30-December 8, 1864. Expedition to Mt. Elba January 22-February 4, 1865. Moved to New Orleans, La., February 14-18. Campaign against Mobile and its Defences March 17-April 12. Siege of Spanish Fort and Fort Blakely March 26-April 8. Assault on and capture of Fort Blakely April 9. Occupation of Mobile April 12. Whistler's Station April 13. At McIntosh's Bluff April 19 to June 1. Moved to Mobile, thence to Brazos Santiago, Texas, June 1-7, and duty there till July 4. Ordered to New Orleans July 4. Mustered out July 17, 1865, and discharged at Rock Island, Ill., August 7, 1865.
Regiment lost during service 3 Officers and 65 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 Officer and 215 Enlisted men by disease. Total 284.
"History of Marion County, Iowa" 1881 page 490
Abijah W. Bishop fourth sergeant; August 14, promoted to first sergeant; to second lieutenant April 2, 1864; wounded at Helena, Arkansas.
page 521
Bishop, Abijah W., Company A Thirty-Third.
"History of Caldwell and Livingston Counties, Missouri" Pub. 1886 page 266
JUDGE A.W. BISHOP
(Farmer, Section 20, Post-office, Kingston)
In the year 1877 the subject of this sketch was chosen to occupy the position of judge of the county court of Caldwell county, and after discharging the duties of this office in a manner highly creditable to himself, and with none the less satisfaction to the people of the community, he was again made county judge. To the excellent natural ability possessed by Judge Bishop were added the wisdom and experience of a useful and well spent life, and there was no reason to view his official career with disappointment when he left the bench. Still less than 50 years of age at this time, he was born March 24, 1837, in Athens county, O., the son of James and Sylvia (Wines) Bishop. The father was a native of Ireland, the mother of New Hampshire, and of their family of four children, all of whom have achieved honorable positions in life, A.W. was the eldest. One of his brothers is a resident of Knoxville, Ia., another is a practicing physician at Centerville, the same State, and his sister is now Mrs. S.S. Aten, of Dexter, Ia. Upon the removal of his father's family to Knoxville, Ia., in about the year 1852, young Bishop, then 15 years of age, also located there and turned his attention to agricultural pursuits. He was favored with exceptionally fine educational opportunities, which he did not fail to improve. In August, 1862, the usual quietude of this portion of the country being disturbed by the mutterings of civil war, he enlisted on August 11 in Co. A, 33d Iowa infantry, serving in that regiment until the close of the conflict. On July 11, 1865, he received a honorable discharge at New Orleans, having been a participant in the following battles: Helena, July
4, 1863, where he was wounded by one of Gov. Marmaduke's regiment; the ball received in that struggle he still carries; Spanish Fort, Prairie du Chien, Little Rock, and several others of minor importance. Returning now to his old home in Knoxville, Mr. Bishop resumed his farming operations until 1871, when he became a resident of Caldwell county, Mo., taking up his location in Rockford township, but in 1881, he settled on his present homestead. This embraces 80 acres of choice land, the improvements of which are of a superior
character, and in addition to this he is the owner of 240 acres in Mirabile township. In May, 1860, Judge Bishop was married, Miss Julia A. Fort becoming his wife. She was a native of Troy, N.Y., and a daughter of E. Fort, Esq., now of this county. This union has been blessed with five children; Charles E., James, Lillie, Albert and Chester A.
Newspaper and Date Unknown
JUDGE A.W. BISHOP
After an illness of a few weeks, starting with an attack of cholera morbus, Abijah W. Bishop, one of Kingston's formost citizens and a former member of the county court, passed from life Tuesday at 9 a.m., surrounded by
his family.
The funeral was held from the family residence at 2 p.m. yesterday, attended by prominent citizens from all parts of the county, Rev. Doole, of the Presbyterian church at Hamilton, conducting the obsequies.
Abijah Wines Bishop was born in Athens county, Ohio in 1837 and moved to Iowa 1852. He responded to the call to arms and in 1862 enlisted in Co. A, 33d Iowa Infantry, serving with that company throughout the war and participating in many engagements.
He came to Caldwell county and located in Rockford twp. in 1881, and has ever been one of the country's most progressive and public spirited citizens, taking the initiative in every movement that for the upbuilidng and advancement of the community. He served two terms as county judge and was one of the best the county ever had.
He was married to Miss Julia E. Fort in 1860, who, with four sons and a daughter survive him - these being Charles and James Bishop, Mrs. John M. Esteb and Albert and Chester A. Bishop, who mourn the loss of a most indulgent and considerate husband and father.
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In the death of Judge Bishop the writer feels a deep personal loss, a keen sorrow. We knew him as a stalwart and unswerving friend and valued counsellor, responsive to every appeal unto his friendship, tender and sympathetic as a brother. The friendship of such a one is strengthening, encouraging and helpful, and when at, life's fitful fever o'ver, he passed out from touch and view and contact - ends his ministrations and his kindness here - there is a vacancy in life, a silence that evidences how great the loss. And Kingston feels it.
Hamiltonian August 30, 1906
DEATH OF JUDGE BISHOP
Judge A. W. Bishop died at his home at Kingston, Tuesday, August 28, at 10 a.m. The immediate cause of death being heart failure, although he had been sick for some days from dysentery.
Mr. Bishop was born in Anthens county, Ohio, March 24, 1837. In 1852 he went to Knoxville, Iowa, with his parents. On August 11, 1862, he enlisted in Co. A., 33d Iowa Infantry, receiving an honorable discharge at New Orleans, July 11, 1865. He participated in several battles and still carries a ball received at Helena, July 4, 1863.
Mr. Bishop was married in May, 1860, to Miss Julia A. Fort. Besides the widow he leaves five children, Charles E., of Kingston; James of Muscogee, Ind. Ter.; Mrs. John Esteb, Albert and Chester A., all of Kingston.
Two terms Mr. Bishop served the people of Caldwell county as judge of the County Court. He was well known, highly esteemed and his death is a loss to the good citizenship of the county.
The funeral services were held today at 2 o'clock at the family home.
Knoxville Express, Knoxville, Iowa Date Unknown
Abijah W. Bishop
Abijah W. Bishop, an old citizen of Marion county, passed away at his home in Kingston, Mo., on Wednesday of last week.
Deceased came to this county from Ohio, in 1854. When the rebellion came on he enlisted in Co. A, Thirty-Third Iowa Infantry, and soon became fourth sergeant, and on April 2, 1864, was promoted to the office of second lieutenant. He was wounded at Helena, Arkansas. After the war he returned home and was engaged in farming and stock raising and was for several years well known as one of the prominent agriculturists of Marion county. He removed to Kingston about 1881. Deceased leaves a widow and family. His age was about 69 years. The cause of death is unknown to relatives here. Besides the immediate family he leaves two brothers, John Q. Bishop, of Knoxville township, and Calvin Bishop, of Hooton, Mo., and one sister, Mrs. Samantha Aten, of Dexter, Iowa.
The funeral and burial took place at Kingston.
Civil War Service Records, Lieutenant, Company A, 33rd Iowa Infantry, Union Army, and Pension Records, Certificate # 246081
Abijah Wines Bishop recieved $30.00 per month, after his death his wife, Julia Ann Fort received $10.00 per month.
UNION IOWA VOLUNTEERS
33rd Regiment, Iowa Infantry
Overview:Organized at Oskaloosa and mustered in October 4, 1862. Left State for St. Louis, Mo., November 20. Attached to Dept. of Missouri to January, 1862. 1st Brigade, 13th Division, 13th Army Corps, Dept. of Tennessee, to February, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 13th Division, 13th Corps, to July, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 13th Division, 16th Corps, to August, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, Army of Arkansas, to January, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 7th Corps, Dept. of Arkansas, to March, 1864. 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 7th Corps, to May, 1864. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 7th Corps, to February, 1865. 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, Reserve Corps, Military Division West Mississippi, to February, 1865. 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 13th Corps, to July, 1865.
Service:Duty at St. Louis, Mo., till December 21, 1862. Moved to Columbus, Ky., December 21-24; thence to Union City, Tenn., January 1-3, 1863, and to Helena, Ark., January 8. Duty there till August. Yazoo Pass Expedition by Moon Lake, Yazoo Pass and Tallahatchie and Coldwater Rivers and operations against Ft. Pemberton and Greenwood February 14-April 8. Yazoo Pass April 16. Expedition from Helena May 6-13. Repulse of Holmes' attack on Helena July 4. Steele's Expedition to Little Rock August 11-September 10. Bayou Fourche and capture of Little Rock September 10. Duty at Little Rock till March, 1864. Expedition to Benton October 25-26, 1863. Steele's Expedition to Camden March 23-May 3, 1864. Antoine or Terre Noir Creek April 2. Elkins' Ferry, Little Missouri River, April 3-4. Prairie D'Ann April 9-12. Jenkins Ferry and Camden April 15. Occupation of Camden April 15-23. Moro Bottom April 25-26. Jenkins Ferry, Saline River, April 30. At Little Rock till February, 1865. Expedition to Fort Smith October 30-December 8, 1864. Expedition to Mt. Elba January 22-February 4, 1865. Moved to New Orleans, La., February 14-18. Campaign against Mobile and its Defences March 17-April 12. Siege of Spanish Fort and Fort Blakely March 26-April 8. Assault on and capture of Fort Blakely April 9. Occupation of Mobile April 12. Whistler's Station April 13. At McIntosh's Bluff April 19 to June 1. Moved to Mobile, thence to Brazos Santiago, Texas, June 1-7, and duty there till July 4. Ordered to New Orleans July 4. Mustered out July 17, 1865, and discharged at Rock Island, Ill., August 7, 1865.
Regiment lost during service 3 Officers and 65 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 Officer and 215 Enlisted men by disease. Total 284.
"History of Marion County, Iowa" 1881 page 490
Abijah W. Bishop fourth sergeant; August 14, promoted to first sergeant; to second lieutenant April 2, 1864; wounded at Helena, Arkansas.
page 521
Bishop, Abijah W., Company A Thirty-Third.
"History of Caldwell and Livingston Counties, Missouri" Pub. 1886 page 266
JUDGE A.W. BISHOP
(Farmer, Section 20, Post-office, Kingston)
In the year 1877 the subject of this sketch was chosen to occupy the position of judge of the county court of Caldwell county, and after discharging the duties of this office in a manner highly creditable to himself, and with none the less satisfaction to the people of the community, he was again made county judge. To the excellent natural ability possessed by Judge Bishop were added the wisdom and experience of a useful and well spent life, and there was no reason to view his official career with disappointment when he left the bench. Still less than 50 years of age at this time, he was born March 24, 1837, in Athens county, O., the son of James and Sylvia (Wines) Bishop. The father was a native of Ireland, the mother of New Hampshire, and of their family of four children, all of whom have achieved honorable positions in life, A.W. was the eldest. One of his brothers is a resident of Knoxville, Ia., another is a practicing physician at Centerville, the same State, and his sister is now Mrs. S.S. Aten, of Dexter, Ia. Upon the removal of his father's family to Knoxville, Ia., in about the year 1852, young Bishop, then 15 years of age, also located there and turned his attention to agricultural pursuits. He was favored with exceptionally fine educational opportunities, which he did not fail to improve. In August, 1862, the usual quietude of this portion of the country being disturbed by the mutterings of civil war, he enlisted on August 11 in Co. A, 33d Iowa infantry, serving in that regiment until the close of the conflict. On July 11, 1865, he received a honorable discharge at New Orleans, having been a participant in the following battles: Helena, July
4, 1863, where he was wounded by one of Gov. Marmaduke's regiment; the ball received in that struggle he still carries; Spanish Fort, Prairie du Chien, Little Rock, and several others of minor importance. Returning now to his old home in Knoxville, Mr. Bishop resumed his farming operations until 1871, when he became a resident of Caldwell county, Mo., taking up his location in Rockford township, but in 1881, he settled on his present homestead. This embraces 80 acres of choice land, the improvements of which are of a superior
character, and in addition to this he is the owner of 240 acres in Mirabile township. In May, 1860, Judge Bishop was married, Miss Julia A. Fort becoming his wife. She was a native of Troy, N.Y., and a daughter of E. Fort, Esq., now of this county. This union has been blessed with five children; Charles E., James, Lillie, Albert and Chester A.
Newspaper and Date Unknown
JUDGE A.W. BISHOP
After an illness of a few weeks, starting with an attack of cholera morbus, Abijah W. Bishop, one of Kingston's formost citizens and a former member of the county court, passed from life Tuesday at 9 a.m., surrounded by
his family.
The funeral was held from the family residence at 2 p.m. yesterday, attended by prominent citizens from all parts of the county, Rev. Doole, of the Presbyterian church at Hamilton, conducting the obsequies.
Abijah Wines Bishop was born in Athens county, Ohio in 1837 and moved to Iowa 1852. He responded to the call to arms and in 1862 enlisted in Co. A, 33d Iowa Infantry, serving with that company throughout the war and participating in many engagements.
He came to Caldwell county and located in Rockford twp. in 1881, and has ever been one of the country's most progressive and public spirited citizens, taking the initiative in every movement that for the upbuilidng and advancement of the community. He served two terms as county judge and was one of the best the county ever had.
He was married to Miss Julia E. Fort in 1860, who, with four sons and a daughter survive him - these being Charles and James Bishop, Mrs. John M. Esteb and Albert and Chester A. Bishop, who mourn the loss of a most indulgent and considerate husband and father.
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In the death of Judge Bishop the writer feels a deep personal loss, a keen sorrow. We knew him as a stalwart and unswerving friend and valued counsellor, responsive to every appeal unto his friendship, tender and sympathetic as a brother. The friendship of such a one is strengthening, encouraging and helpful, and when at, life's fitful fever o'ver, he passed out from touch and view and contact - ends his ministrations and his kindness here - there is a vacancy in life, a silence that evidences how great the loss. And Kingston feels it.
Hamiltonian August 30, 1906
DEATH OF JUDGE BISHOP
Judge A. W. Bishop died at his home at Kingston, Tuesday, August 28, at 10 a.m. The immediate cause of death being heart failure, although he had been sick for some days from dysentery.
Mr. Bishop was born in Anthens county, Ohio, March 24, 1837. In 1852 he went to Knoxville, Iowa, with his parents. On August 11, 1862, he enlisted in Co. A., 33d Iowa Infantry, receiving an honorable discharge at New Orleans, July 11, 1865. He participated in several battles and still carries a ball received at Helena, July 4, 1863.
Mr. Bishop was married in May, 1860, to Miss Julia A. Fort. Besides the widow he leaves five children, Charles E., of Kingston; James of Muscogee, Ind. Ter.; Mrs. John Esteb, Albert and Chester A., all of Kingston.
Two terms Mr. Bishop served the people of Caldwell county as judge of the County Court. He was well known, highly esteemed and his death is a loss to the good citizenship of the county.
The funeral services were held today at 2 o'clock at the family home.
Knoxville Express, Knoxville, Iowa Date Unknown
Abijah W. Bishop
Abijah W. Bishop, an old citizen of Marion county, passed away at his home in Kingston, Mo., on Wednesday of last week.
Deceased came to this county from Ohio, in 1854. When the rebellion came on he enlisted in Co. A, Thirty-Third Iowa Infantry, and soon became fourth sergeant, and on April 2, 1864, was promoted to the office of second lieutenant. He was wounded at Helena, Arkansas. After the war he returned home and was engaged in farming and stock raising and was for several years well known as one of the prominent agriculturists of Marion county. He removed to Kingston about 1881. Deceased leaves a widow and family. His age was about 69 years. The cause of death is unknown to relatives here. Besides the immediate family he leaves two brothers, John Q. Bishop, of Knoxville township, and Calvin Bishop, of Hooton, Mo., and one sister, Mrs. Samantha Aten, of Dexter, Iowa.
The funeral and burial took place at Kingston.
Married 16 May 1861 Recorded in Knoxville, Marion County, Iowa
Civil War Service Records, Lieutenant, Company A, 33rd Iowa Infantry, Union Army, and Pension Records, Certificate # 246081
Abijah Wines Bishop recieved $30.00 per month, after his death his wife, Julia Ann Fort received $10.00 per month.
UNION IOWA VOLUNTEERS
33rd Regiment, Iowa Infantry
Overview:Organized at Oskaloosa and mustered in October 4, 1862. Left State for St. Louis, Mo., November 20. Attached to Dept. of Missouri to January, 1862. 1st Brigade, 13th Division, 13th Army Corps, Dept. of Tennessee, to February, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 13th Division, 13th Corps, to July, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 13th Division, 16th Corps, to August, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, Army of Arkansas, to January, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 7th Corps, Dept. of Arkansas, to March, 1864. 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 7th Corps, to May, 1864. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 7th Corps, to February, 1865. 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, Reserve Corps, Military Division West Mississippi, to February, 1865. 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 13th Corps, to July, 1865.
Service:Duty at St. Louis, Mo., till December 21, 1862. Moved to Columbus, Ky., December 21-24; thence to Union City, Tenn., January 1-3, 1863, and to Helena, Ark., January 8. Duty there till August. Yazoo Pass Expedition by Moon Lake, Yazoo Pass and Tallahatchie and Coldwater Rivers and operations against Ft. Pemberton and Greenwood February 14-April 8. Yazoo Pass April 16. Expedition from Helena May 6-13. Repulse of Holmes' attack on Helena July 4. Steele's Expedition to Little Rock August 11-September 10. Bayou Fourche and capture of Little Rock September 10. Duty at Little Rock till March, 1864. Expedition to Benton October 25-26, 1863. Steele's Expedition to Camden March 23-May 3, 1864. Antoine or Terre Noir Creek April 2. Elkins' Ferry, Little Missouri River, April 3-4. Prairie D'Ann April 9-12. Jenkins Ferry and Camden April 15. Occupation of Camden April 15-23. Moro Bottom April 25-26. Jenkins Ferry, Saline River, April 30. At Little Rock till February, 1865. Expedition to Fort Smith October 30-December 8, 1864. Expedition to Mt. Elba January 22-February 4, 1865. Moved to New Orleans, La., February 14-18. Campaign against Mobile and its Defences March 17-April 12. Siege of Spanish Fort and Fort Blakely March 26-April 8. Assault on and capture of Fort Blakely April 9. Occupation of Mobile April 12. Whistler's Station April 13. At McIntosh's Bluff April 19 to June 1. Moved to Mobile, thence to Brazos Santiago, Texas, June 1-7, and duty there till July 4. Ordered to New Orleans July 4. Mustered out July 17, 1865, and discharged at Rock Island, Ill., August 7, 1865.
Regiment lost during service 3 Officers and 65 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 Officer and 215 Enlisted men by disease. Total 284.
"History of Marion County, Iowa" 1881 page 490
Abijah W. Bishop fourth sergeant; August 14, promoted to first sergeant; to second lieutenant April 2, 1864; wounded at Helena, Arkansas.
page 521
Bishop, Abijah W., Company A Thirty-Third.
"History of Caldwell and Livingston Counties, Missouri" Pub. 1886 page 266
JUDGE A.W. BISHOP
(Farmer, Section 20, Post-office, Kingston)
In the year 1877 the subject of this sketch was chosen to occupy the position of judge of the county court of Caldwell county, and after discharging the duties of this office in a manner highly creditable to himself, and with none the less satisfaction to the people of the community, he was again made county judge. To the excellent natural ability possessed by Judge Bishop were added the wisdom and experience of a useful and well spent life, and there was no reason to view his official career with disappointment when he left the bench. Still less than 50 years of age at this time, he was born March 24, 1837, in Athens county, O., the son of James and Sylvia (Wines) Bishop. The father was a native of Ireland, the mother of New Hampshire, and of their family of four children, all of whom have achieved honorable positions in life, A.W. was the eldest. One of his brothers is a resident of Knoxville, Ia., another is a practicing physician at Centerville, the same State, and his sister is now Mrs. S.S. Aten, of Dexter, Ia. Upon the removal of his father's family to Knoxville, Ia., in about the year 1852, young Bishop, then 15 years of age, also located there and turned his attention to agricultural pursuits. He was favored with exceptionally fine educational opportunities, which he did not fail to improve. In August, 1862, the usual quietude of this portion of the country being disturbed by the mutterings of civil war, he enlisted on August 11 in Co. A, 33d Iowa infantry, serving in that regiment until the close of the conflict. On July 11, 1865, he received a honorable discharge at New Orleans, having been a participant in the following battles: Helena, July
4, 1863, where he was wounded by one of Gov. Marmaduke's regiment; the ball received in that struggle he still carries; Spanish Fort, Prairie du Chien, Little Rock, and several others of minor importance. Returning now to his old home in Knoxville, Mr. Bishop resumed his farming operations until 1871, when he became a resident of Caldwell county, Mo., taking up his location in Rockford township, but in 1881, he settled on his present homestead. This embraces 80 acres of choice land, the improvements of which are of a superior
character, and in addition to this he is the owner of 240 acres in Mirabile township. In May, 1860, Judge Bishop was married, Miss Julia A. Fort becoming his wife. She was a native of Troy, N.Y., and a daughter of E. Fort, Esq., now of this county. This union has been blessed with five children; Charles E., James, Lillie, Albert and Chester A.
Newspaper and Date Unknown
JUDGE A.W. BISHOP
After an illness of a few weeks, starting with an attack of cholera morbus, Abijah W. Bishop, one of Kingston's formost citizens and a former member of the county court, passed from life Tuesday at 9 a.m., surrounded by
his family.
The funeral was held from the family residence at 2 p.m. yesterday, attended by prominent citizens from all parts of the county, Rev. Doole, of the Presbyterian church at Hamilton, conducting the obsequies.
Abijah Wines Bishop was born in Athens county, Ohio in 1837 and moved to Iowa 1852. He responded to the call to arms and in 1862 enlisted in Co. A, 33d Iowa Infantry, serving with that company throughout the war and participating in many engagements.
He came to Caldwell county and located in Rockford twp. in 1881, and has ever been one of the country's most progressive and public spirited citizens, taking the initiative in every movement that for the upbuilidng and advancement of the community. He served two terms as county judge and was one of the best the county ever had.
He was married to Miss Julia E. Fort in 1860, who, with four sons and a daughter survive him - these being Charles and James Bishop, Mrs. John M. Esteb and Albert and Chester A. Bishop, who mourn the loss of a most indulgent and considerate husband and father.
________________
In the death of Judge Bishop the writer feels a deep personal loss, a keen sorrow. We knew him as a stalwart and unswerving friend and valued counsellor, responsive to every appeal unto his friendship, tender and sympathetic as a brother. The friendship of such a one is strengthening, encouraging and helpful, and when at, life's fitful fever o'ver, he passed out from touch and view and contact - ends his ministrations and his kindness here - there is a vacancy in life, a silence that evidences how great the loss. And Kingston feels it.
Hamiltonian August 30, 1906
DEATH OF JUDGE BISHOP
Judge A. W. Bishop died at his home at Kingston, Tuesday, August 28, at 10 a.m. The immediate cause of death being heart failure, although he had been sick for some days from dysentery.
Mr. Bishop was born in Anthens county, Ohio, March 24, 1837. In 1852 he went to Knoxville, Iowa, with his parents. On August 11, 1862, he enlisted in Co. A., 33d Iowa Infantry, receiving an honorable discharge at New Orleans, July 11, 1865. He participated in several battles and still carries a ball received at Helena, July 4, 1863.
Mr. Bishop was married in May, 1860, to Miss Julia A. Fort. Besides the widow he leaves five children, Charles E., of Kingston; James of Muscogee, Ind. Ter.; Mrs. John Esteb, Albert and Chester A., all of Kingston.
Two terms Mr. Bishop served the people of Caldwell county as judge of the County Court. He was well known, highly esteemed and his death is a loss to the good citizenship of the county.
The funeral services were held today at 2 o'clock at the family home.
Knoxville Express, Knoxville, Iowa Date Unknown
Abijah W. Bishop
Abijah W. Bishop, an old citizen of Marion county, passed away at his home in Kingston, Mo., on Wednesday of last week.
Deceased came to this county from Ohio, in 1854. When the rebellion came on he enlisted in Co. A, Thirty-Third Iowa Infantry, and soon became fourth sergeant, and on April 2, 1864, was promoted to the office of second lieutenant. He was wounded at Helena, Arkansas. After the war he returned home and was engaged in farming and stock raising and was for several years well known as one of the prominent agriculturists of Marion county. He removed to Kingston about 1881. Deceased leaves a widow and family. His age was about 69 years. The cause of death is unknown to relatives here. Besides the immediate family he leaves two brothers, John Q. Bishop, of Knoxville township, and Calvin Bishop, of Hooton, Mo., and one sister, Mrs. Samantha Aten, of Dexter, Iowa.
The funeral and burial took place at Kingston.
Civil War Service Records, Lieutenant, Company A, 33rd Iowa Infantry, Union Army, and Pension Records, Certificate # 246081
Abijah Wines Bishop recieved $30.00 per month, after his death his wife, Julia Ann Fort received $10.00 per month.
UNION IOWA VOLUNTEERS
33rd Regiment, Iowa Infantry
Overview:Organized at Oskaloosa and mustered in October 4, 1862. Left State for St. Louis, Mo., November 20. Attached to Dept. of Missouri to January, 1862. 1st Brigade, 13th Division, 13th Army Corps, Dept. of Tennessee, to February, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 13th Division, 13th Corps, to July, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 13th Division, 16th Corps, to August, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, Army of Arkansas, to January, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 7th Corps, Dept. of Arkansas, to March, 1864. 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 7th Corps, to May, 1864. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 7th Corps, to February, 1865. 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, Reserve Corps, Military Division West Mississippi, to February, 1865. 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 13th Corps, to July, 1865.
Service:Duty at St. Louis, Mo., till December 21, 1862. Moved to Columbus, Ky., December 21-24; thence to Union City, Tenn., January 1-3, 1863, and to Helena, Ark., January 8. Duty there till August. Yazoo Pass Expedition by Moon Lake, Yazoo Pass and Tallahatchie and Coldwater Rivers and operations against Ft. Pemberton and Greenwood February 14-April 8. Yazoo Pass April 16. Expedition from Helena May 6-13. Repulse of Holmes' attack on Helena July 4. Steele's Expedition to Little Rock August 11-September 10. Bayou Fourche and capture of Little Rock September 10. Duty at Little Rock till March, 1864. Expedition to Benton October 25-26, 1863. Steele's Expedition to Camden March 23-May 3, 1864. Antoine or Terre Noir Creek April 2. Elkins' Ferry, Little Missouri River, April 3-4. Prairie D'Ann April 9-12. Jenkins Ferry and Camden April 15. Occupation of Camden April 15-23. Moro Bottom April 25-26. Jenkins Ferry, Saline River, April 30. At Little Rock till February, 1865. Expedition to Fort Smith October 30-December 8, 1864. Expedition to Mt. Elba January 22-February 4, 1865. Moved to New Orleans, La., February 14-18. Campaign against Mobile and its Defences March 17-April 12. Siege of Spanish Fort and Fort Blakely March 26-April 8. Assault on and capture of Fort Blakely April 9. Occupation of Mobile April 12. Whistler's Station April 13. At McIntosh's Bluff April 19 to June 1. Moved to Mobile, thence to Brazos Santiago, Texas, June 1-7, and duty there till July 4. Ordered to New Orleans July 4. Mustered out July 17, 1865, and discharged at Rock Island, Ill., August 7, 1865.
Regiment lost during service 3 Officers and 65 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 Officer and 215 Enlisted men by disease. Total 284.
"History of Marion County, Iowa" 1881 page 490
Abijah W. Bishop fourth sergeant; August 14, promoted to first sergeant; to second lieutenant April 2, 1864; wounded at Helena, Arkansas.
page 521
Bishop, Abijah W., Company A Thirty-Third.
"History of Caldwell and Livingston Counties, Missouri" Pub. 1886 page 266
JUDGE A.W. BISHOP
(Farmer, Section 20, Post-office, Kingston)
In the year 1877 the subject of this sketch was chosen to occupy the position of judge of the county court of Caldwell county, and after discharging the duties of this office in a manner highly creditable to himself, and with none the less satisfaction to the people of the community, he was again made county judge. To the excellent natural ability possessed by Judge Bishop were added the wisdom and experience of a useful and well spent life, and there was no reason to view his official career with disappointment when he left the bench. Still less than 50 years of age at this time, he was born March 24, 1837, in Athens county, O., the son of James and Sylvia (Wines) Bishop. The father was a native of Ireland, the mother of New Hampshire, and of their family of four children, all of whom have achieved honorable positions in life, A.W. was the eldest. One of his brothers is a resident of Knoxville, Ia., another is a practicing physician at Centerville, the same State, and his sister is now Mrs. S.S. Aten, of Dexter, Ia. Upon the removal of his father's family to Knoxville, Ia., in about the year 1852, young Bishop, then 15 years of age, also located there and turned his attention to agricultural pursuits. He was favored with exceptionally fine educational opportunities, which he did not fail to improve. In August, 1862, the usual quietude of this portion of the country being disturbed by the mutterings of civil war, he enlisted on August 11 in Co. A, 33d Iowa infantry, serving in that regiment until the close of the conflict. On July 11, 1865, he received a honorable discharge at New Orleans, having been a participant in the following battles: Helena, July
4, 1863, where he was wounded by one of Gov. Marmaduke's regiment; the ball received in that struggle he still carries; Spanish Fort, Prairie du Chien, Little Rock, and several others of minor importance. Returning now to his old home in Knoxville, Mr. Bishop resumed his farming operations until 1871, when he became a resident of Caldwell county, Mo., taking up his location in Rockford township, but in 1881, he settled on his present homestead. This embraces 80 acres of choice land, the improvements of which are of a superior
character, and in addition to this he is the owner of 240 acres in Mirabile township. In May, 1860, Judge Bishop was married, Miss Julia A. Fort becoming his wife. She was a native of Troy, N.Y., and a daughter of E. Fort, Esq., now of this county. This union has been blessed with five children; Charles E., James, Lillie, Albert and Chester A.
Newspaper and Date Unknown
JUDGE A.W. BISHOP
After an illness of a few weeks, starting with an attack of cholera morbus, Abijah W. Bishop, one of Kingston's formost citizens and a former member of the county court, passed from life Tuesday at 9 a.m., surrounded by
his family.
The funeral was held from the family residence at 2 p.m. yesterday, attended by prominent citizens from all parts of the county, Rev. Doole, of the Presbyterian church at Hamilton, conducting the obsequies.
Abijah Wines Bishop was born in Athens county, Ohio in 1837 and moved to Iowa 1852. He responded to the call to arms and in 1862 enlisted in Co. A, 33d Iowa Infantry, serving with that company throughout the war and participating in many engagements.
He came to Caldwell county and located in Rockford twp. in 1881, and has ever been one of the country's most progressive and public spirited citizens, taking the initiative in every movement that for the upbuilidng and advancement of the community. He served two terms as county judge and was one of the best the county ever had.
He was married to Miss Julia E. Fort in 1860, who, with four sons and a daughter survive him - these being Charles and James Bishop, Mrs. John M. Esteb and Albert and Chester A. Bishop, who mourn the loss of a most indulgent and considerate husband and father.
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In the death of Judge Bishop the writer feels a deep personal loss, a keen sorrow. We knew him as a stalwart and unswerving friend and valued counsellor, responsive to every appeal unto his friendship, tender and sympathetic as a brother. The friendship of such a one is strengthening, encouraging and helpful, and when at, life's fitful fever o'ver, he passed out from touch and view and contact - ends his ministrations and his kindness here - there is a vacancy in life, a silence that evidences how great the loss. And Kingston feels it.
Hamiltonian August 30, 1906
DEATH OF JUDGE BISHOP
Judge A. W. Bishop died at his home at Kingston, Tuesday, August 28, at 10 a.m. The immediate cause of death being heart failure, although he had been sick for some days from dysentery.
Mr. Bishop was born in Anthens county, Ohio, March 24, 1837. In 1852 he went to Knoxville, Iowa, with his parents. On August 11, 1862, he enlisted in Co. A., 33d Iowa Infantry, receiving an honorable discharge at New Orleans, July 11, 1865. He participated in several battles and still carries a ball received at Helena, July 4, 1863.
Mr. Bishop was married in May, 1860, to Miss Julia A. Fort. Besides the widow he leaves five children, Charles E., of Kingston; James of Muscogee, Ind. Ter.; Mrs. John Esteb, Albert and Chester A., all of Kingston.
Two terms Mr. Bishop served the people of Caldwell county as judge of the County Court. He was well known, highly esteemed and his death is a loss to the good citizenship of the county.
The funeral services were held today at 2 o'clock at the family home.
Knoxville Express, Knoxville, Iowa Date Unknown
Abijah W. Bishop
Abijah W. Bishop, an old citizen of Marion county, passed away at his home in Kingston, Mo., on Wednesday of last week.
Deceased came to this county from Ohio, in 1854. When the rebellion came on he enlisted in Co. A, Thirty-Third Iowa Infantry, and soon became fourth sergeant, and on April 2, 1864, was promoted to the office of second lieutenant. He was wounded at Helena, Arkansas. After the war he returned home and was engaged in farming and stock raising and was for several years well known as one of the prominent agriculturists of Marion county. He removed to Kingston about 1881. Deceased leaves a widow and family. His age was about 69 years. The cause of death is unknown to relatives here. Besides the immediate family he leaves two brothers, John Q. Bishop, of Knoxville township, and Calvin Bishop, of Hooton, Mo., and one sister, Mrs. Samantha Aten, of Dexter, Iowa.
The funeral and burial took place at Kingston.
