Cyrus C Cartledge
Before the war
He was born in 1841 (10, 2 [20 in 1861], 8 [37 in 1878], 9 [20 in 1861], 15 [19 in 1860], 16 [29 in 1870], 17 [40 in 1880], 22 [37 in 1878], 23 [9 in 1850]). He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2, 15, 16, 17, 23). He was born to Joseph and Mary Ann Cartledge (22).
His parents were well-to-do (9). He had four brothers, and at least one sister (9). His brother James Cartledge also served in the 91st Pennsylvania (9).
In 1850, he was living with his father, siblings, and several other people, in the fourth ward of Moyamensing, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania (23). He had attended school within the year (23).
In 1860, he was living with his parents and siblings in the first ward of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (15). He was a stone cutter (15).
When he was enlisted, he was a stone cutter (2).
Description
He was 5 feet 9-1/2 inches tall, had a light complexion, grey eyes, and light hair (2).
During the war
He enlisted and was mustered into service in company E on 20 August 1861 (1), at Philadelphia Pennsylvania, for 3 years (2, 12 [16 Oct 61]). He was enlisted by Captain Lentz, and mustered in by Colonel Reiff (2). After enlisting, company E marched by his house, going to Independence Square (9). He was appointed corporal on 10 September 1861 (3).
He took care of his younger brother, James Cartledge (9). James later remembered him arranging to be in the same squad for various duties, taking care of cooking and finding water, and ensuring he was warm (9). On 3 May 1863, during the Battle of Chancellorsville, Cyrus wanted to search for James when the regiment was outflanked and driven out of the woods (9). The captain saved him by telling him that James had gone to the right with a squad, and Cyrus then found him reforming on the regimental colors (9).
He was promoted to sergeant on 1 January 1863, replacing Elliott (3).
He fought, as a sergeant, at the battle of Gettysburg (5). He was wounded there on 2 July 1863 (1, 2). A ball passed under a rib, and became "imbedded between the back bone and wall of the stomach"; it could not be removed (().
His brother James accompanied him as he was sent to Baltimore to recover (9). He was then sent to Philadelphia, where he was "allowed home comforts" (9).
He returned to the regiment, but was in pain (9).
On 1 March 1864, Colonel Gregory detached him to collect conscripts, at Philadelphia (6). He returned from detached service on 16 April 1864 (11).
He mustered out on 1 September 1864, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, when his term of service expired (1, 2, 3, 4, 12 [16 Oct 64], 14).
After the war
He was married to Emma (10). In 1900 and 1910, she had had five children, one of whom was alive (18, 19).
In 1870, he was living in the second ward of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (16). He was living with his wife Emma, his son J Lincoln, and three other people (16). He was a milk dealer (16).
On 11 September 1871 [?], he applied successfully for a pension (21).
His brother records: (9)
He died as he lived, bravely and uncomplainingly. When asked, "Cy can I do anything for you," he said: "No, I'm only waiting."
He died on 5 March 1878, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, of the wounds he had received at Gettysburg (8, 10, 22). The funeral was from 612 Federal Street (his residence) (22). The services were held at Olivet Baptist Church (22). Nearly 500 men attended his funeral (9). He was buried at Sixth Street Union Vault (22).
In 1880, his widow Emma was living at 612 Federal Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (17). She was living with her children J Lincoln and George, and three other people (17). She was in the milk businesss (17).
In 1890, his widow, Emma Cartledge, was living at 612 Federal Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (12, 13). George Clegg--a salesman, who served in the US Navy in the Civil War--was also living there (12, 13).
On 5 December 1898, his widow, Emma Cartledge, applied successfully for a pension (21).
In 1900, his widow Emma was living at 612 Federal Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (18). She was living with two boarders (18).
In 1910, his widow Emma was living at 1926 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (19). She was living with the same two boarders as in 1900 (19).
In 1920, his widow Emma was living at 1926 South Fifteenth Street (20). She was a lodger (20).
His widow Emma died in 1929 (10).
Researcher
Ross Johnson is researching Cyrus Cartledge. Contact him at Ross54@aol.com.
Sources
1 Bates, Samuel Penniman. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5. Harrisburg: B. Singerly, state printer, 1869-71. 5 volumes. 'Ninety-first regiment', volume 3, pages 186-233. (In the roster)
2 company E descriptive roll, number 10 (Cyrus Cartledge)
3 list of non-commissioned officers, co E
4 company E, register of men discharged, number 21 (Cyrus C Cartledge)
5 Pennsylvania Memorial, 91st Pennsylvania plaque, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (Cyrus C Cartledge)
6 letter, Sinex to Marvin, 7 March 1864
7 special order 13, HQ 91st PA, 1 March 1864
8 e-mail, 11 September 2003
9 James Creighton Cartledge, 'Touching recollections of a brother who gave his life that his country might live'
10 tombstone Emma and Cyrus Cartledge (Thanks to Matt for the picture!)
11 consolidated morning report, 91st Pennsylvania, 16 April 1864 (Cartlege)
12 1890 United States census, veterans schedule, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 54, page [blank] (image 254 on <www.ancestry.com>, searched January 2005), line 5 (Cyrus Cartlidge)
13 1890 Gopsill's Philadelphia directory (Cyrus C Cartledge)
14 consolidated morning report, 91st Pennsylvania, 10 September 1864 (Sergt Cartledge)
15 1860 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, first ward fifth precinct, microfilm series M653, film 1151, pages 302-303 = 204 handwritten (Silas Cartledge)
16 1870 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, sixth district, second ward, microfilm series M593, film 1388, pages 195-196 = 78-79 handwritten (C C Cartledge)
17 1880 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 43, microfilm series T9, film 1167, page 178 C = 15 handwritten (Emma Cartlege)
18 1900 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 2, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 45, microfilm series T623, film 1452, page 293 B = 9 handwritten (Emma Cartledge)
19 1910 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 26 division 32, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 597, microfilm series T624, film 1401, page 192 B = 1 handwritten (Emma Cartledge)
20 1920 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 26, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 812, microfilm series T625, film 1629, page 177 A = 6 handwritten (Emma Cartledge)
21 pension index, by name (Cyrus C Cartledge)
22 [death notice], Philadelphia Inquirer 8 March 1878, page 5 (also published on 7 March 1878 page 5) (Cyrus C Cartledge)
23 1850 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Moyamensing, ward 4, microfilm series M432, film 809, page 442 (Cyrus Cartledge)
[The Historical Society of Pennsylvania has this entry on their web page: "Cartledge, Sgt. Cyrus. Civil War letters and discharge papers pertaining to Cartledge, Joseph Wallens, and William H. Miller Co. "E" 91st Pennsylvania Infantry. Doc Box 15". I have not seen this.]
[I did not find an entry for him in the index on <www.ancestry.com> to the 1930 census (searched May 2007)]
1850 census
[1850 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Moyamensing, ward 4, microfilm series M432, film 809, page 442]| line | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
| Dwellings visited | 680 | |||||||||
| Families visited | 742 | |||||||||
| Name | Joseph Cartledge | Stephen " | John " | Joseph " | Cyrus " | James " | Mary Ann " | Sarah " | Ann Clark | Emma Moss |
| Age | 45 | 19 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 40 | 5 | 25 | 9 |
| Sex | M | M | M | M | M | M | F | F | F | F |
| Color | ||||||||||
| Occupation of males over 15 years | Stone Cutter | " | none | Servt | adopd appr | |||||
| Real estate owned | 900 | |||||||||
| Birthplace | " [sc. Engd] | " | Pa | " | " | " | Engd | Pa | Ire | Pa |
| Married within year | ||||||||||
| Attended school within year | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Over 20 & can't read/write | ||||||||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
1860 census
[1860 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, first ward fifth precinct, microfilm series M653, film 1151, pages 302-303 = 204 handwritten]| line | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 1 | 2 |
| Dwelling number | 1454 | |||||
| Family number | 1657 | |||||
| Name | Joseph Cartledge | Mary A " | Silas " | James " | Rebecca Cartledge | Bridgit Newgent |
| Age | 52 | 50 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 22 |
| Sex | m | f | m | m | f | f |
| Color | ||||||
| Occupation | Master Stone Cutter | Stone Cutter | Servant | |||
| Value of real estate owned | ||||||
| Value of personal estate | ||||||
| Place of birth | England | " | Penn | " | Penn | Ireland |
| Married within year | ||||||
| Attended school within year | 1 | |||||
| Cannot read & write | ||||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
1870 census
[1870 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, sixth district, second ward, microfilm series M593, film 1388, pages 195-196 = 78-79 handwritten]| line | 38 | 39 | 40 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Dwelling-house number | 565 | |||||
| Family number | 616 | |||||
| Name | Cartledge C.C | - Emma | - J Lincoln | Wallins H. H | Pavey M. A | Hulston C. A |
| Age | 29 | 30 | 4 | 17 | 30 | 19 |
| Sex | M | F | M | F | F | F |
| Color | W | W | W | W | W | W |
| Occupation | Milk Dealer | Keep house | - | At School | - | - |
| Real estate value | ||||||
| Personal estate value | ||||||
| Birthplace | Penn | Penn | Penn | Penn | England | Penn |
| Father foreign born | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Mother foreign born | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Birth month if born within year | ||||||
| Marriage month if married within year | ||||||
| Attended school past year | 1 | |||||
| Can't read | ||||||
| Can't write | ||||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. | ||||||
| Male US citizen at least 21 years old | 1 | |||||
| Male US citizen at least 21 years old who can't vote ... |
1880 census
[1880 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 43, microfilm series T9, film 1167, page 178 C = 15 handwritten]| line | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| street name | Federal Street | |||||
| house number | 612 | |||||
| dwelling visit # | 139 | |||||
| family visit # | 140 | |||||
| name | Cartlege Emma | - J Lincoln | - George | Wallens Hope | Davis Helen | Morrison W Clinton |
| color | W | W | W | W | W | W |
| sex | F | M | M | F | F | M |
| age | 40 | 14 | 6 | 27 | 16 | 22 |
| month born if born in year | ||||||
| relationship | son | son | Sister | Servant | Boarder | |
| single | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| married | ||||||
| widowed/divorced | 1 | |||||
| married during year | ||||||
| occupation | Milk Business | At School | At School | At Home | Servant | Milk business |
| months unemployed | ||||||
| currently ill? | ||||||
| blind | ||||||
| deaf/dumb | ||||||
| idiotic | ||||||
| insane | ||||||
| disabled | ||||||
| school this year | 1 | 1 | ||||
| can't read | ||||||
| can't write | ||||||
| birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Delaware | Pennsylvania |
| father's birthplace | N.J. | Penna | Penna | N.J. | Del. | Penna |
| mother's birthplace | N.J. | Penna | Penna | N.J. | Del. | Penna. |
1890 census, veterans schedule
[1890 United States census, veterans schedule, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 54, page [blank] (image 254 on <www.ancestry.com>, searched January 2005), line 5][line] 5
[house] 23
[family] 28
[name] Emma widow of Cartlidge Cyrus ['Cyrus' is written above 'Siras']
[rank] Sergeant
[company] E
[unit] 91 Pa Vol
[enlistment date] 16 Oct 1861
[discharge date] 16 Oct 1864
[length of service] 3 years, 3 [sic] months, [blank] days
[post office address] 612 Federal St
[disability incurred] [blank]
[remarks] Re-Enlisted Veteran
1890 Gopsill's Philadelphia directory
[transcription at <www.ancestry.com>, searched January 2005]Emma Cartledge, wid Cyrus C, h 612 Federal
George Clegg, salesman, h 612 Federal [George Clegg, sailor, is also at that address according to the 1890 census]
1900 census
[1900 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 2, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 45, microfilm series T623, film 1452, page 293 B = 9 handwritten]| line | 57 | 58 | 59 |
| street | Federal St | ||
| house number | 612 | ||
| dwelling number | 160 | ||
| family number | 179 | ||
| name | Cartledge Emma | Clegg [?] George | - Cyrus B |
| relationship | Head | Boarder | Boarder |
| color | W | W | W |
| sex | F | M | M |
| birth date | Sept 1840 | Feb 1843 | May 1884 |
| age | 59 | 57 | 16 |
| married? | W | W | S |
| # years married | [crossed-out number] | ||
| mother of how many children? | 5 | ||
| # of children living | 1 | X | |
| birthplace | Pennsylvania | India | Pennsylvania |
| father's birthplace | New Jersey | England | England |
| mother's birthplace | New Jersey | England | England |
| immigration year | |||
| # years in USA | |||
| naturalized citizen? | |||
| occupation | Clerk | At school | |
| # months not employed | 0 | ||
| # months in school | 8 | ||
| can read | yes | yes | yes |
| can write | yes | yes | yes |
| speaks English | yes | yes | yes |
| owned/rented | R | ||
| free or mortgaged | F | ||
| farm/house | H | ||
| # of farm schedule | |||
1910 census
[1910 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 26 division 32, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 597, microfilm series T624, film 1401, page 192 B = 1 handwritten]| line | 57 | 58 | 59 |
| street | South 15th Street | ||
| house nr | 1926 | ||
| dwelling nr | 13 | ||
| family nr | 13 | ||
| name | Cartledge Emma | Clegg George | Clegg Cyrus |
| relationship | Head | Boarder | Boarder |
| sex | F | M | M |
| color | W | W | W |
| age | 70 | 69 | 24 |
| marital status | Wd | Wd | S |
| #years present marriage | |||
| mother of # children | 5 | ||
| mother of # living children | 1 | ||
| birthplace | Pennsylvania | India English | Pennsylvania |
| father's birthplace | New Jersey | Eng English | India English |
| mother's birthplace | New Jersey | India German [?] | Pennsylvania |
| immigrated | 1859 | ||
| naturalized/alien | Na | ||
| speaks English | English | English | English |
| occupation | None | Meat | Clerk |
| nature of industry etc. | Butcher | Telephone Office | |
| employer etc. | W | W | |
| out of work 15 Apr 1910? | No | No | |
| # weeks out of work 1909 | 0 | 0 | |
| can read | yes | yes | yes |
| can write | yes | yes | yes |
| school since 1 Sep 09 | yes | ||
| owned/rented | R | ||
| owned free or mortagaged | |||
| farm/house | H | ||
| nr on farm schedule | |||
| civil war vet | |||
| blind | |||
| deaf & dumb | |||
1920 census
[1920 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 26, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 812, microfilm series T625, film 1629, page 177 A = 6 handwritten][I did not transcribe the other people at this residence, headed by John J Smith]
| line | 42 |
| street | S Fifteenth St |
| house number | [1926] |
| dwelling visit number | [101] |
| family visit number | [105] |
| name | Cartledge Emma |
| relationship | Lodger |
| own/rent | |
| free/mortgaged (if owned) | |
| sex | F |
| race | W |
| age at last birthday | 80 |
| marital status | Wd |
| year of immigration | |
| naturalized/alien | |
| year of naturalization | |
| attended school since Sept 1919 | |
| can read | yes |
| can write | yes |
| birth place | Pennsylvania |
| native language | |
| father's birthplace | New Jersey |
| father's native language | |
| mother's birthplace | New Jersey |
| mother's native language | |
| can speak English | Yes |
| occupation | None |
| industry, business | |
| employment status | |
| number of farm schedule |
death notice
[Philadelphia Inquirer 8 March 1878, page 5 (also published on 7 March 1878 page 5)]CARTLEDGE.--On the 5th instant, CYRUS C. CARTLEDGE, son of Joseph and the late Mary Ann Cartledge, in the thirty-seventh year of his age.
The relatives and friends of the family, also Washington Lodge, No. 50, A.Y.M.; Harmony Chapter, No. 52; Apollo Lodge, No. 296, I.O.O.F., and Apollo Encampment, No. 38, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, this afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from his late residence, No. 612 Federal street. To proceed to Olivet Baptist Church for services. Interment at Sixth Street Union Vault.
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