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William P Steers 1844 - 1865

William P Steers was born in November 1844 in Homer, Cortland County, New York United States, and died at age 20 years old on November 22, 1865. William Steers was buried at Marietta National Cemetery Section K Site 3788 500 Washington Ave, in Marietta, Ga. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William P Steers.

William P Steers

November 1844

Homer, Cortland County, New York, United States

November 22, 1865

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Introduction

William's parents were Cornelius V Steers (1810 - 1881) and Margaret M Corl (1821 - 1870). William was born in New York and he had siblings Cornelius, John, Charles, William, Jennie, Sarah, Charles, Caroline, Adelia, and Lewis. In the 1860 federal census, William (16) was living in Honey Creek, Delaware, Iowa with his family and was attending school. Also in the household were father Cornelius (50), brother Cornelius (19), and siblings John, Ann, Caroline, Sarah, Adelia, Lewis, and Margaret. Father Cornelius said that his occupation was a blacksmith. William served in the Civil War (enlisting on 23 Oct 1861) and entered as a private in the Union Army in the 12th Infantry. He achieved the rank of corporal on Sept 1, 1864 and died shortly after the war (in Talladega Alabama) . Although he and his family lived in New York, he was buried in Marietta, Georgia near where he died.
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1844

Birthday

November 1844

Birthdate

Homer, Cortland County, New York United States

Birthplace

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Nationality & Locations

William was a US citizen because he was born in New York.
Early Life & Education

In the 1860 federal census his father said that he was attending school.
Military Service

Branch of service - US Army 12th Infantry - Union Army Rank attained: Entered as a private, became a Corporal Served in the Civil War
Professional Career

William was a solder in the Civil War.
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1865

Death

November 22, 1865

Death date

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Cause of death

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Death location

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Marietta National Cemetery Section K Site 3788 500 Washington Ave, in Marietta, Ga 30060
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William P Steers lived 54 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 21.

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