John Irvine Rusmisel POW Records p. 2

Selected Records of the War Department Relating to Confederate Prisoners of War, 1861-1865; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M598, 145 rolls); War Department Collection of Confederate Records, Record Group 109; National Archives, Washington, D.C.

Point Look Out, Maryland, Book No. 237, “April to August , 1864…Contains about 1000 names not alphabetically arranged,” also Index to Ledger No. 1

Transcription:

Rusmisel, J. J. 350

[John Irvine Rusmisel is listed in the top right corner]

Link to a History of the camp by Descendants of Point Lookout POW Organization:

http://www.plpow.com/PrisonHistory.htm

John Irvine Rusmisel (1834-1900) Civil War Prisoner of War Record

Selected Records of the War Department Relating to Confederate Prisoners of War, 1861-1865, (National Archives Microfilm Publication M598, 145 rolls); War Department Collection of Confederate Records, Record Group 109; National Archives, Washington, D.C.

Transcription:

Rusmissel, J. I. , Sergt., 25th Regiment, VA, Cavy [Calvary], Co. C, Captured—Wilderness, Va., May 6, 1862, Transferred to Elmira [N.Y.] Aug. 10, 1864

John Irvine Rusmisel Military Record (1861-1864)

John Irvine Rusmisel

John Irvine Rusmisel
Residence Highland County VA; a 26 year-old Laborer. Enlisted on 6/11/1861 at Hevener's Store, VA as a Private.

On 6/11/1861 he mustered into "F" Co. VA 25th Infantry (date and method of discharge not given) He was listed as: * On rolls 7/1/1861 (place not stated)

 * Detailed 9/25/1861 (place not stated) * Returned 10/31/1861 (place not stated) (Estimated day)

 * On rolls 4/30/1862 (place not stated) * Detailed 8/28/1862 Niter & Mining Bureau (Detailed by John Hiner, a contractor) * Detail denied 8/29/1862 (place not stated)

 * On rolls 2/28/1863 (place not stated) * On rolls 11/30/1863 (place not stated)

* POW 5/5/1864 Wilderness, VA * Confined 5/9/1864 Belle Plain, VA * Confined 5/17/1864 Point Lookout, MD

 * Confined 8/14/1864 Elmira, NY * Oath Allegiance 6/27/1865 Elmira, NY (Released)

Promotions: * 4th Corpl 12/13/1861 * 2nd Sergt 4/30/1862 (Estimated day)

   He was described at enlistment as: 5' 6.0", florid complexion, blue eyes, auburn hair Other Information: born 12/8/1834 in Augusta County, VA died 8/21/1900 in Green Valley, Bath County, VA Buried: Green Valley Cem., Bath County, VA (Postwar farmer) After the War he lived in Bath County,

VA Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.: - The Virginia Regimental Histories Series (c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. @ www.civilwardata.com   

beccawilliamson1originally submitted this to Rusmisel Family Tree on 23 Mar 2010 on Ancestry.com       

Obituaries of Catherine Evaline (RUSMISEL) STAUBUS

Two Obituaries taken from unknown [Illinois] newspapers, unknown dates, concerning the fatal accidental buggy death of Catherine (Catharine) Evaline (RUSMISEL) STAUBUS 0n 29 June 1900 near Danvers, McLean County, Illinois.

A Fatal Runaway--

Last Friday morning about eleven o'clock a runaway accident occured at the home of Mr. Samuel Elkins, three miles southeast of Danvers, which a few hours later resulted in the death of Mrs. Solomon Staubus. The deceased in company with her husband were about to pay a visit to the home of their son-in-law, Mr. Samuel Elkins, and upon arriving at the gate of the latters farm, Mr. Staubus opened the gate. While Mrs. Staubus was driving through the gate, her umbrella dropped. The horse became frightened and started to run at full speed. After running for some distance, Mrs. Staubus was thrown against a fence with terrific force, so much so that one side of her face was torn off, one arm dislocated besides being injured internally. Dr. F. J. Parkhurst was hailed and did everything possible for her relief. She regained consciousness for a time, but shortly after six o'clock the same afternoon she passed away. The deceased was born in Virginia June 23, 1837. She was married to Mr. Solomon Staubus, who survives her. The children still living are Mr. Newton D. Staubus, of LeRoy; Mrs. S. A. Munsell and Mrs. Emory Perry, of Twin Grove; Mrs. Fanny Kent, of Bloomington; Mr. Samuel Staubus, Mrs. J. H. Stephenson, and Mrs. Samuel Elkins of Danvers. the funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian church of which she was an honored member. The services were in charge of the pastor, Rev. C. E. Hayes. The music for the sad occasion was rendered by Mrs. W. H. Ayers, Mrs. C. E. Hayes, Mr. Chas. Buhlm and Mr. C. R. Stuckey. The floral offerings from friends were both beautiful and profuse. The church was crowded and many were unable to find seats. It was the largest funeral that has occured in Danvers for many years. The remains were laid away to rest at the Park Lawn Cemetery.

6/29/1900 hand written at top of second

A Fatal Accident

There was a fatal accident last Friday afternoon at Danvers which resulted in the death of  Mrs. Solomon Staubus, wife of a well known farmer living 3 1/2 [miles] southeast of that place. She was accompanying her husband on a visit to her son-in-law, Mr. Samuel Elkins. When they arrived at the gate of the latter's farm, Mr. Staubus alighted from the buggy and Mrs. Staubus drove through. While she was doing this, her umbrella dropped, frightening the horses. They ran into a fence and Mrs. Staubus was thrown to the ground with great force. She was badly injured about the head and it was known that she could not survive. The fall rendered her unconscious and that evening, after great suffering, she passed away. The community was greatly shocked by the news of her tragic death.
The funeral services were held Sunday at 2:30 p.m., at the C.P. church at Danvers, and the sad and tragic circumstances of her death tended to mjake it deeply impressive, tender and solemn. The church was filled to its utmost capacity and many could not even get standing room. The floral tributes were numerous and covered the casket and the adjacent stands. The services were conduced by the pastor, Rev. C. E. Hayes, who read the funeral lessons.
Mrs. Catherine E Staubus was born in Augusta county, Virginia, June 28, 1837. She was married to Solomon Staubus in the city of Baltimore, December 26, 1854, and came to Illinois in 1856, settling in Dry Grove township, where they lived all these years. To them nine children were born, seven of whom survive. They are: N. D. Staubus, of LeRoy, Mrs. E. A. Kent and Mrs. Maggie Perry, of Bloomington, Mrs. Gussie Munsell, Mrs. Anna Stephenson, Mrs. Lookie Elkins and Samuel C. Staubus of Danvers. The two that preceded the mother into the better world were Mrs. Mattie Stephenson and Minnie S., who died in infancy. Mrs. Staubus professed religion in 1861, when she and her husband united with the C. P. church, in which communion she lived a consistent member until her death. 

Taken from 2 newspaper clippings on "Sheridan Family Tree (documentation in progress)", an Ancestry.com public tree owned by "yangti," from unknown newspapers, no dates [probably 6 Jul 1900]. Transcribed by Teresa McVeigh 15 Oct 2011
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David R RUSMISEL, General Land Office Record

David Rusmisell Land Grant, General Land Office, Bureau of Land Management

U.S. General Land Office Records, 1796-1907
Name: David Rusmisell
Issue Date: 10 Jan 1851
State of Record: Illinois
Acres: 40
Accession Number: IL3480__.306
Metes and Bounds: No
Land Office: Springfield
Canceled: No
US Reservations: No
Mineral Reservations: No
Authority: April 24, 1820: Sale-Cash Entry (3 Stat. 566)
Document Number: 22358
Legal Land Description: Section Twp Range Meridian Counties
34 24-N 1-W 3rd PM McLean

Catherine DEAL RUSMISEL 1870 and 1880 Census McLean County, Illinois

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Catherine Rusmisel
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1820
Age in 1870: 50
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Danvers, McLean, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Danvers
Household Members: Name Age
Catherine Rusmisel 50 VA
Mary F Rusmisel 24 VA
Samuel D Rusmisel 18 IL
Henry L Rusmisel 16 IL

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Catharine Rusmisell
Home in 1880: Stanford, Mc Lean, Illinois
Age: 68
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1812
Birthplace: Virginia
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Father's birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's birthplace: Pennsylvania
Occupation: Keeping House
Marital Status: Widowed
Race: White
Gender: Female
House Number: 7128938
Household Members: Name Age
Catharine Rusmisell 68 VA
Fannie Rusmisell 34 dau VA
Henry L. Rusmisell 25 son IL
James Crogan 7 VA boarder
Warren D. Miller 25 OH boarder
James A. Wakefield 25 IL boarder

David R RUSMISEL

Tonight I decided to research David R RUSMISEL (1808-1860), son of Christian, son of Adam. I had a bit of info on him from some reliable sources, but no primary documentation. I was thrilled to find some census records, including his death on the Mortality Schedules. The 1850 Census says he was a Tanner. The mortality schedules say he died in an accident. There is a one month old baby girl on the 1850 Census who has not been named yet. She was born in Illinois. The next child, Martha P., was born in Virginia two years before. All the other children were also born in Virginia.

U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
about David R. Rusmisell
Name: David R. Rusmisell
Gender: male
Birth Place: VA
Birth Year: 1808
Spouse Name: Catherine Deal
Spouse Birth Place: VA
Spouse Birth Year: 1811
Marriage Year: 1833

They were married 12 Aug 1833 in Augusta County, VA, but I do not have a copy of the records.


1850 United States Federal Census
Name: David Russmisel
Age: 41
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1809
Birth Place: Virginia
Gender: Male
Occupation: Tanner
Home in 1850(City,County,State): Stouts Grove, McLean, Illinois
Household Members: Name Age
David Russmisel 41 VA
Catharine Russmisel 39 VA
Wm C Russmisel 15 VA
Elenor A Russmisel 13 VA
George W Russmisel 11 VA
John L Russmisel 10 VA
Julias H Russmisel 8 VA
Mary F Russmisel 6 VA
Sarah C Russmisel 4 VA
Martha P Russmisel 2 VA
No Name Russmisel 1/12 IL (female)


U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880
Name: David Rusmisell
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Place of birth: Virginia
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1807
Age: 53
Month of Death: Apr
Cause Of Death: Accident
Census Year: 1860
Census Location: (City, County, State)
Downs, McLean, Illinois
Line: 9
Roll: T1133_59

From other, undocumented, sources I have that he died 22 Apr 1860.

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Catherine Russmisell
Age in 1860: 49
Birth Year: abt 1811
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Danvers, McLean, Illinois
Gender: Female
Post Office: Stouts Grove
Household Members: Name Age
Catherine Russmisell 49 VA
William Russmisell 25 VA
Ellen Russmisell 23 VA
John Russmisell 24 VA
Mary Russmisell 16 VA
Samuel Russmisell 7 IL
Henry Russmisell 6 IL