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Darius Coonradt
b.27 May 1843 Grafton, Rensselaer, New York
d.2 May 1909 Marengo, McHenry, Illinois, United States
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m. 1865
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Res: with Libby & Becky Hydorn - Maiden cousins - Educated in little block school on corner of the Coonradt farm. Civil War 1863-1865, Co. H - 125th New York Volunteers. Fought at Gettysburg. His brother William found him & said "you'll soon be in the thick of it" "Thats what I enlisted for", answered Darius; and he soon was. His sons have recently visited the battle field (1954) and found the marker where Darius' commanding officer fell. Darius was in the parade in Washington after the surrender of Lee, then returned to his home near Grafton, where he was discharged, as was his brother William. Sixteen children were born to Darius & Elatta Coonradt, 13 of whom grew to manhood & womanhood in the little farmstead home in Seneca Township, Illinois. References
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