Person:Alva Radney (2)

1880 U.S. CENSUS - Farm Schedules

In the 1880 U.S. Agricultural Schedule for the census, Alva B. Radney is living in District 41, Cayuga County, New York. The index lists him as Abra Radney. He is the owner of 18 acres of land. His farm including land, fences and buildings is valued at $3,600. His farm implements and machinery are worth $15 and livestock is worth $225. The estimated value of his farm production is $280. He has 3 acres not mowed, 4 acres in hay and 5 acres in Clover seed. He owns 1 horse, 1 milk cow, 1 calf, 4 pigs and 14 chickens. They made 150 pounds of butter and gathered 50 dozen eggs during the year.

Source: 1880 U.S. Census Agricultural Schedule, New York State, Cayuga County, District 41, Archive Collection Number A35, Roll 3, Page 3, Line 7, dated June 3, 1880

1880 U.S. CENSUS

In the 1880 U.S. Census, Alva B. Radney, age 40, a blacksmith, is living in District 41 (Throop) of Cayuga County with his wife Sarah, age 40, keeping house. He was born in New York and his parents were born in Ireland. Sarah was born in New York and her parents were born in Massachusetts. Living with them are their children: son, William H., age 17, blacksmith; son, Clarence N., age 15, farmer; daughter Clara, age 4; and daughter Alida, age 2. The children were all born in New York. Alva was unemployed 3 of the last 12 months and William was unemployed 2 of the last 12 months.

Source: 1880 U.S. Census, New York State, Cayuga County, District 41, Enumeration District 41, Sheet 3 Lines 5-10, dated June 2, 1880. National Archives Roll 814, page 192.

1890 U.S. CENSUS - Veterans Schedules

The 1890 Census burned (most of it). However, a good portion of the 1890 U.S. Veterans Census still exists. Alvah B. Radney is listed in the Veterans Census of 1890. It states he was a Private in Company F, 176th Infantry of New York. He enlisted November 8, 1862 and was discharged November 16, 1863. He served for 1 year and 8 days. His post office address is Auburn, New York. Disability incurred - contracted Malaria.

Source: 1890 U.S. Veterans Census, Special Schedule, enumerating surviving Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines and Widows, etc. New York State, Cayuga County, 1st Ward, City of Auburn, page 6, line 20, house no. 347, family no. 403. National Archives Roll 1153.

1890 Auburn City Directory

/ Radney, Alva B., blacksmith, h 1 1/2 Owasco / / Radney, Mrs. Emma J., (Radney & Erkenbreck), res 7 Owasco (sister-in-law) / / Radney, Reuben I., boltmaker, h 7 Owasco (brother) / / Radney, Charles F., livery 86 State, h 31 Mechanic (brother) / / Radney, Clarence N., hammersman, h 1 Owasco (son) / / Radney, William H., blacksmith, bds 1 1/2 Owasco (son) /

Real Estate Directory 18 Sherman - Lois Hamilton (Lois Radney Hamilton - sister)

Source: The Auburn Directory for the Year Ending July, 1891. Vol XIV. Compiled, Arranged and Published by Alonzo P. Lamey.

U.S. PENSION RECORDS

U.S. Pension Records, states that Alva Radney applied for pension as an invalid December 6, 1893, application # 1,154,720, certificate # 930,691 from New York State. It also states that Alva served in Company F, 176th New York Infantry.

Source: 1861 - 1934 U.S. Pension Records. National Archives Roll 383

1900 U.S. CENSUS

In the 1900 U. S. Census, Alva B. Radney, age 60, born Feb 1840, is a Miller, living in a house he rents in Skaneateles with his wife Sarah A. Radney, age 60, born Jan 1840. They've been married 37 years. She has had 7 children, 3 of whom are still living. Both read, write and speak English. He has been unemployed 0 of the last 12 months. He was born in New York as were his parents. She was born in Massachusetts, her father in Connecticut and her mother in Massachusetts. (From other censuses and from family history, its the reverse, her father in Massachusetts and her mother in Connecticut.)

Source: 1900 U.S. Census, New York State, Onondaga County, Town of Skaneateles, dated June 19, 1900. National Archives Roll 1135, Enumeration District 78, Sheet 11, Lines 76-77.

U.S. NATIONAL HOMES FOR DISABLED VOLUNTEER SOLDIERS, 1866-1938

Alva Radney Military History - Alva Radney enlisted in the Civil War on Nov 8, 1862. He was a Private, serving in Company F, 176th Infantry. He was Mustered Out on Nov 16, 1863 in New York City. His disability is Card hyper contracted since the war.

Domestic History - Alva was born in New York. He was 71 years old when first admitted to the home for disabled soldiers in Bath, Steuben County, New York in 1911. He was 5'6" tall, with dark complexion, blue eyes and grey hair. He could read and write. He was a Protestant. He was a Laborer. His residence subsequent to his discharge from the war was Auburn, Cayuga County, NY. He is married. His nearest relative is his wife Sarah A. Radney, living at 37 Eagle St., Springfield, Mass.

Home History - Alva's pension rate is $15. He was admitted Sept 19, 1911, and was discharged on Feb 19, 1913, G.O. He was readmitted June 21, 1916 G.O. and was discharged May 17, 1918, reason (looks like owpped).

General Remarks - Admission papers were approved by Commandant on Sept 19, 1911. Pension Certificated #930691 dated Feb 6, 1907.

Source: U.S. National Homes for Disable Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938, New York State, Steuben County, Town of Bath, Page 76, Item 13374.

AUBURN MAN DEAD IN FLORIDA

Word reached this city this morning of the death of Alva B. Radney, aged 78, which occurred in Starke, Florida, where he has spent the past few Winters. Mr. Radney's home is in this city and the news will come as a sudden shock to his many friends. He had been in ill health for the past few years but was not seriously ill until a week ago. The cause of the death was dropsy.

The remains will be brought to this city tomorrow and the funeral services will be held at the home of his son Clarence Radney, No. 52 Walnut Street, Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. H.W. Jones of the Immanuel Baptist Church officiating. Remains will be placed in the receiving vault at Fort Hill Cemetery.

He leaves two sons, Clarence Radney of this city, William Radney of Springfield, Mass; one daughter, Mrs. Clara Coombs of Springfield, Mass; one sister Mrs. John T. Roseboom of this city and one brother, Charles S. Radney of California.

Source: The Auburn Citizen, Friday, February 15, 1918

--Empeters1 02:23, 5 July 2011 (EDT)