Person:Moses Van Benschoten (1)

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Moses M. Van Benschoten
b.5 Sep 1839 Dutchess Co. or Broome Co., New York, United States
d.10 Apr 1872 Trumansburg, Tompkins Co., New York, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. 3 Jan 1827
  1. Phoebe A. Van Benschoten1829 - 1899
  2. Mary Van Benschoten1831 - 1885
  3. Elizabeth Van Benschoten1833 - 1904
  4. Sarah Van Benschoten1834 - 1882
  5. Catherine Van Benschoten1837 - 1860
  6. Moses M. Van Benschoten1839 - 1872
  7. Amelia Jane Van Benschoten1841 - 1868
Spouse and Children
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m. 23 Nov 1865
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Facts and Events
Name Moses M. Van Benschoten
Gender Male
Birth[1] 5 Sep 1839 Dutchess Co. or Broome Co., New York, United States
Marriage 23 Nov 1865 to Mary Jane Pugsley
Death[2] 10 Apr 1872 Trumansburg, Tompkins Co., New York, United States
Burial[2][3] Spring Forest Cemetery, Binghamton, Broome Co., New York, United States

Page 137 of "Concerning the Van Bunschoten or Van Benschoten Family in America" says that Moses' parents moved sometime in 1839 from Armenia, Dutchess county to Broome county, New York; so he could have been born in either place. More research is needed.

Page 141: "Moses M. Van Benschoten was educated at the New York Conference Seminary at Charlotteville. He had but recently returned with his parents from the western experiment when the Civil war broke out: straightway he enlisted for two years as 1st Lieut. in Co., C, 23rd, NY Vols., receiving his commission on Apr. 30, 1861. He was promoted to Capt. Feb 16, 1863 and was mustered out with his regiment at Elmira, NY on May 22, 1863. The 23rd as an organization served in the Virginia Campaigns, but Co., C for a portion of the term was detached and on special duty..." Page 142 continues with his military experiences until "the regiment was mustered out of service on June 8, 1865, while on the field near Alexandria, Va., having served about fourteen months."

References
  1. ↑ Van Benschoten, William Henry. Concerning the Van Bunschoten or Van Benschoten family in America: A Genealogy and Brief History. (Poughkeepsie, NY: A. V. Haight Co. Printers, 1907)
    Pg 137.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Van Benschoten, William Henry. Concerning the Van Bunschoten or Van Benschoten family in America: A Genealogy and Brief History. (Poughkeepsie, NY: A. V. Haight Co. Printers, 1907)
    Pg 142.
  3. ↑ Find A Grave
    Memorial# 83635411.
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