Person:Elihu Moon (1)
Elihu Moon
b.6 Jul 1826 Martinsville, Clinton, Ohio USA
d.3 Nov 1905 Randolph, Riley, Kansas USA
Parents and Siblings
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m. 23 Dec 1819
  1. Rhoda Moon1820 - 1901
  2. Jane Moon1821 - 1895
  3. Elizabeth Harriet Moon1823 - 1886
  4. William Clark Moon1825 - 1896
  5. Elihu Moon1826 - 1905
  6. Mary Moon1828 - 1828
  7. John B. Moon1829 - 1904
  8. James Valentine Moon1831 - 1903
  9. Wilkerson Thompson Moon1833 - 1918
  10. Josiah D. Moon1835 - 1913
  11. Sarah Ann Moon1837 - 1874
  12. Lucetta Maria Moon1838 - 1928
  13. Ruth Moon1841 - 1883
  14. Daniel Carey Moon1844 - 1896
  15. Joseph Henry Moon1845 - 1928
  16. Nancy C Moon1848 - 1849
Spouse and Children
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  • H.  Elihu Moon1826 - 1905
  • W.  Mary Barr1819 - 1898
m. 5 Feb 1849
  1. Esby Wright Moon1850 - 1904
  2. Stover Moon1851 - 1896
  3. Isaac Clark Moon1860 - 1954
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Facts and Events
Name Elihu Moon
Gender Male
Birth? 6 Jul 1826 Martinsville, Clinton, Ohio USA
Alt Birth? 6 Jul 1826 Clinton County, Ohio
Marriage 5 Feb 1849 to Mary Barr
Other[2][3] 18 Jan 1864 Leavenworth, KansasARMY of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA Military Service
Death[1] 3 Nov 1905 Randolph, Riley, Kansas USACause: Killed by a train while crossing the tracks
Alt Death? 3 Nov 1905 Randolph, Riley County, Kansas
References
  1. ↑ A Journey Through Time. (MyFamily.com)
    Per Jerry Moon, Elihu's 3rd great granddaughter, 11 Jun 2006.

    Verified: YES

  2. ↑ A Journey Through Time. (MyFamily.com).
  3. ↑ Description: Elihu Moon's Volunteer Enlistment document.
    State of Kansas, Town of Leavenworth.
    I Elihu Moon born in Clinton Co. in the State of Ohio aged 37 years and by occupation a farmer Do HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE to have volunteered this eighteenth day of January 1864, to serve as SOLDIER in the ARMY of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA, for the period of THREE YEARS, unless sooner discharged by proper authority: Do also agree to accept such bounty, pay, rations, and clothing, as are, or may be, established by law for volunteers. And I, Elihu Moon do solemnly swear, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the UNITED STATES of AMERICA, and that I will serve them honestly and faithfully against all their enemies or opposers whomsoever; and that I will observe and obey the orders of the President of the United States, and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to the Rules and Articles of War.
    Sworn and Subscribed at Leavenworth, Kas, this 18th day of January, 1864, Elihu Moon, before???(guy's name)
    I certify, on honor that I have carefully examined the above named volunteer, agreeably to the General Regulations of the Army, and that, in my opinion he is free from all bodily defects and mental infirmity, which would in anyway disqualify him from performing his duties of a soldier.
    Signed, Griffth Sinks, Surgeon of Board of ??? Another signature below Mr. Sinks.
    I certify, on Honor, That I have minutely inspected the Volunteer, Elihu Moon previously to his enlistment, and that he was entirely sober when enlisted; that, to the best of my judgement and belief, he is of lawful age; and that, in accepting him as duly qualified to perform the duties of an able-bodied soldier, I have strictly observed the regulations which govern the recruiting service. This soldier has Blue eyes, Dark hair, Fair complextion, is Six feet inches high.
    Signature of Recruiting Officers at bottom.
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