Person:Thomas Reddin (7)

The military records of Thomas Reddin provide a wealth of information. Thomas Reddin was drafted for one year of service on November 3, 1864 at Davenport, Iowa. He was living with his family in Washington Township, Jones County, Iowa. He was drafted for the 9th. Regiment Iowa Infantry. The records states he was born in Ireland and was 38 years old; occupation Farmer. He had blue eyes; brown hair and was 5 feet and 4 inches. The spelling of his name was Radden on the military records.

The RECORD OF DEATH AND INTERMENT states Thomas Ridan number 553 was interned in 13-Row 1 West Troops Bol Cemetery (New Bern, NC, National Cemetery); Hospital number 6220; 9th Iowa Vols. With 23rd. Mass Vols. Private. His residence was Jones County and listed as married. Residence of widow was Cascade, Dubuque County, Iowa. The cause of death was Gunshot wound penetrating abdomen lodging in the intestines; aged 32 years and born in Ireland. Thomas was admitted to hospital on March 10th 1865. Thomas died at 12:30 PM March 13th and was buried at 11:00 AM on March 14th 1865. This record was taken at the Military Hospital, Foster, New Bern, NC and signed by C. A. Cowgrn, Surgeon U. S. Vols. In charge.

On July 03, 1865 for the Headquarters Co. D, 9th Reg’t, Iowa Vol. Infantry. To the Adjutant General of Iowa: Inventory of the effects of Thomas Radden late a private of Company D 9th Regiment Iowa Volunteer infantry who died at Newbern N. C. the 13th day of March 1865 of wounds received in action at Kinston, N. C. to-wit: Effects were all used for burial purposes. Said Thomas Radden was last due pay from enrollment and had drawn clothing to the amount of Thirty (30) dollars.

Regiment 9 Iowa, Thomas Radden. Muster and Descriptive Roll of a Detachmnet of Drafted Men and Substitutes forwarded* For the 9 Reg’t Iowa Infantry. Roll dated Camp McClellan, Iowa, Nov 23, 1864. Were born Ireland; Age 38 yrs; occupation Farmer; When enlisted Nov 3rd 1864; Where eblisted Davenport, Iowa; For what period enlisted one year; Eyes blue; hair brown; complexion light; height 5 ft. 4 in.; When m ustered in Nov 2nd 1864. Where mustered in Davenport, Iowa. Remarks: Drafted in Washington Township Jones county, Iowa.

Thomas Reddins’s wife Margaret O’Brien Reddin submitted an affidavit for additional Pension on 12 April 1869 No. 63208 and No. 101892. Dr. William Francis a neighbor of the Reddin states that he personally knew the deceased, Thomas Reddin and Margaret Reddin and their children: Catherine, Bridget and Mary. Margaret wrote that she was the wife of Thomas and that she couldn’t read or write. She explained that she had a difficult time getting proof of their children’s birth records as they were both illiterate and St. Martin’s baptism records were not legible.

On the Widow’s Claim for Pension on July 3, 1865 neighbors, John Ryan and Thomas Bahen signed a document that they were acquainted with Margaret Reddin and her family so she could obtain a pension. This document listed the marriage date for the marriage of Thomas and Margaret Reddin, their children’s names and birth dates and also listed Margaret’s maiden name, O’Brien. John Ryan and Thomas Bahen wer probably related to the Reddin or O’Brien families.

Dubuque Herald, March 12,1865, Newbern N. C. Yesterday the enemy fell across the Neuse River , after burning the bridge on that stream. It is reported They were all destroyed. The Rebel ram was at the same time guarding the bridge. Lumber is now going forward to rebuild the bridge. The railroad is completed within a short distance opposite Kingston. The enemy will not be able to remain in Kingston long, even if they decided to make another stand of which there is much doubt. Deserters and refuges continue to come into our lines. The enemy suffered most, owing to their repeated charges on our works in which they repulsed each time with sever losses. Our troops stood their ground manfully, and are in high spirits over the prospects of meeting Sherman soon. General Sherman has opened communication with Wilmington and Fayetteville. He sends word that he is alright and is marching on. We expect to have some gratifying news. Dr. Page of the Sanitary Committee has sent a force with supplies to the front for the wounded. He has also collected a list of killed and wounded which will be sent for publication. General Schofield spent the Sabbath in Newbern. The weather is warm and pleasant. (Mar. 16, 1865) This is the battle in which Thomas Reddin was wounded, guarding the bridge. He was transferred to the Hospital at New Bern.

Witnesses for the marriage were Edward Clancy and Elizabeth Cashen.

Civil War Death http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=document&guid=9c1b23dd-e009-41e0-bb57-04fa2515ca9f&tid=7775997&pid=-1039232631

O'Brien Reddin Thomas Grave & Kevin http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=image&guid=53978926-3050-49f5-8261-0e33122987f8&tid=7775997&pid=-1039232631

Thomas and the Civil War http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=document&guid=e0221b32-33ff-42c2-aa83-646c965f01d3&tid=7775997&pid=-1039232631

O'Brien Reddin Thomas Death Record http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=image&guid=1e501654-39a3-4297-82f8-73ad0e87a87d&tid=7775997&pid=-1039232631

OBrien Reddin Thomas http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=image&guid=5c4abe07-0ef7-4706-93dd-88a18f811ee7&tid=7775997&pid=-1039232631

Tom Reddin grave http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=image&guid=cc8926be-a1d3-47e5-abbc-c61b64e04419&tid=7775997&pid=-1039232631

O'Brien Reddin Thomas Grave Gates http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=image&guid=29db7c6a-a511-4d73-a6ef-e152a26cd33c&tid=7775997&pid=-1039232631

1. ↑ ^1.0 1.1 National Cemetery Administration. U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006. (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006.Original data - National Cemetery Administration. Nationwide Gravesite Locator.Original data: National Cemetery Administration. Nationwide Gravesite Locator).

   Death date: 03/14/1865Death place: _APID: 8750::5706877

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2. ↑ ^2.0 2.1 National Cemetery Administration. U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006. (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006.Original data - National Cemetery Administration. Nationwide Gravesite Locator.Original data: National Cemetery Administration. Nationwide Gravesite Locator).

   Death date: 03/14/1865Death place: _APID: 8750::2483879

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3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2} Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census. (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004.Original data - United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Eighth Census of the United States, 1860. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1860. M653, 1)
   Year: 1860; Census Place: Washington, Jones, Iowa; Roll: M653_328; Page: 123; Image: 520.

   Birth date: abt 1837Birth place: IrelandResidence date: 1860Residence place: Washington, Jones, Iowa _APID: 7667::5559942

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4. ↑ Rootbound Genealogy; Martin-Rott, Susie. Iowa Civil War Soldier Burial Records. (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2000-2005.).

   _APID: 3854::13815

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5. ↑ National Park Service. U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865. (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007.Original data - National Park Service, Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, online <http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/>, acquired 2007.Original data: National Park Service, Civil Wa).

   _APID: 1138::4964781

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6.   Ancestry Family Trees. (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.)
   Ancestry Family Trees.

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