Person:Ebenezer Poor (2)

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Ebenezer Blanchard POOR
b.14 Nov 1802
  • HEbenezer Blanchard POOR1802 - 1879
  • WLucinda Ross1808 - 1895
m. 26 Jul 1827
  1. Eliza Helen POOR1832 -
  2. Sarah M. POORAbt 1835 -
  3. Harriet L. POOR1838 - 1899
  4. William H. POORAbt 1841 -
  5. Jewett B. POORAbt 1846 -
  6. Nelson G. POOR1848 -
  7. Julia J. POOR1850 - 1852
Facts and Events
Name Ebenezer Blanchard POOR
Gender Male
Birth? 14 Nov 1802
Marriage 26 Jul 1827 North East, Erie, Pennsylvania, United Statesto Lucinda Ross
Death? 7 Jan 1879 Windham, Portage, Ohio
Burial? Windham Cemetery, Windham, Portage, Ohio

E. B. Poor living in Westfield, Chautauqua, NY. Ages of family match up.

1850, 1860 and 1870 census records all indicate different birthplaces and approx.. 1801 as birth year.

Certificate of Disability for Discharge from the U.S. Army indicates he was born in (Livingston?) Ohio. This was dated 24 July 1862 and indicated he was 46 years old. That would have made his birth year 1816. Death record from Portage County Probate Court indicates he died 7 Jan 1879 at age of 77, which would be consistent with about 1802 birth.

Declaration for Original Pension of a Widow indicates he died 4 January 1879 and marriage date was 26 July 1827.

One source says born in Big Tree, Erie Co., New York.

Database: American Civil War Soldiers

Name: Ebenezer B Poor , Enlistment Date: 25 January 1862 Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Side Served: Union State Served: Ohio Unit Numbers: 1957 1957 Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 25 January 1862 at the age of 46 Enlisted in 15th Light Artillery Regiment Ohio on 01 February 1862. Received a disability discharge 15th Light Artillery Regiment Ohio on 24 July 1862

From Portage County Probate Court (phone call): Ebenezer between 1870-1880 Date of Death - 7 Jan 1879 Age 77 Occupation Mechanic Last Place of Residence - Windham, Portage Co., Ohio

Windham Cemetery Section a Row 15 (almost illegible) POOR Ebenezer Nov 14 1802 – Jan 3 1879 Lucinda Roos, his wife Feb 10 1808 – Feb 9 1895 Julia J Poor Feb 6 1850 – Jul 15 1852 Harriet L Poor Feb 9 1838 – Dec 4 1899 Footstones: Father Mother Harriet Julia