Person:George Crawford (4)

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George H. Crawford
  1. George H. Crawford1843 - 1908
m. 2 Jan 1867
  1. Corporal James G. Crawford1876 - 1908
Facts and Events
Name George H. Crawford
Gender Male
Birth[1] 9 Aug 1843 Shark River, Monmouth, New Jersey
Marriage 2 Jan 1867 Atlantic Township, Monmouth, New Jerseyto Sara Jane Brower
Reference Number 2780
Sara Jane Brower
Medical? Heart disease
Death[2] 30 Apr 1908 Freehold, Monmouth, New JerseyCause: Gastroenteritis
Burial? Colts Neck Church Cemetary
Physical Description? 163 lb. 0 oz.
Physical Description? 5 ft. 8 in.
Reference Number? 29

1st Sgt., 2nd Calvary, Co. H of Civil War Married by the Rev. William Riley Buried in Colt's Neck Lafayette Place, Freehold, Monmouth, New Jersey House on South Street still standing (4/2/1999). Fairly large house, two blocks south of Freehold, Monmouth, New Jersey.

IN 1870, He is living in Atlantic Township with Fannie and Minnie

Dark Brown Hair, ruddy complexion

Worked for Charles E Strong of Colt's Neck at various times.


Name of Regiment Date of Organization Muster Date Regiment Type New Jersey 2nd Cavalry Regiment 11 August 1863 01 November 1865 Cavalry

Officers Killed or Mortally Wounded 3 Officers Died of Disease or Accident 0


Enlisted Killed or Mortally Wounded 48 Enlisted Died of Disease or Accident 190

          Regimental History
           
          Battles Fought
          Battle at Iuka, Mississippi on 04 December 1863
          Battle on 28 December 1863
          Battle on 28 January 1864
          Battle at Union City, Tennessee on 02 February 1864
          Battle on 13 February 1864
          Battle at Holly Springs, Mississippi on 13 February 1864
          Battle at Memphis, Tennessee on 14 February 1864
          Battle at Okolona, Mississippi on 18 February 1864
          Battle at Okolona, Mississippi on 20 February 1864
          Battle at Okolona, Mississippi on 22 February 1864
          Battle at Union City, Tennessee on 25 February 1864
          Battle on 24 March 1864
          Battle at Bolivar, Tennessee on 02 May 1864
          Battle at Bolivar, Tennessee on 04 May 1864
          Battle at Corinth, Mississippi on 06 June 1864
          Battle at Guntown, Mississippi on 09 June 1864
          Battle at Guntown, Mississippi on 10 June 1864
          Battle at Guntown, Mississippi on 11 June 1864
          Battle at Waldron's Bridge, Mississippi on 11 June 1864
          Battle at Guntown, Mississippi on 12 June 1864
          Battle at Memphis, Tennessee on 02 July 1864
          Battle at Port Gibson, Mississippi on 15 July 1864
          Battle at Memphis, Tennessee on 12 September 1864
          Battle at Memphis, Tennessee on 13 September 1864
          Battle at Memphis, Tennessee on 05 October 1864
          Battle on 24 December 1864
          Battle on 26 December 1864
          Battle at Egypt Station, Mississippi on 28 December 1864
          Battle at Mississippi on 18 February 1865
          Battle at Clayton, Alabama on 28 April 1865

Enlisted as a Corporal on 24 July 1863 Enlisted in Company H, 2nd Cavalry Regiment New Jersey on 24 July 1863. Promoted to Full Sergeant on 25 November 1863 Promoted to Full Sergeant 1st Class on 01 March 1865 Promoted to Full Lieutenant 2nd Class on 24 October 1865 (As of Co. G Not Mustered) Mustered out Company H, 2nd Cavalry Regiment New Jersey on 01 November 1865 in Vicksburg, MS

References
  1. Death Certificate.
  2. Death Certificate.