CO. B.
13 U.S. INF.
13th Regiment, US Infantry (Regular Army)
Created by direction of President Lincoln, on May 4, 1861, and confirmed by Act of Congress July 29, 1861. Organized at Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; Company "B" on November 13, 1861.
NOTABLE UNIT SERVICE:
Assault and capture of Fort Hindman, Arkansas.
Battle of Champion's Hill.
Siege and Battle of Vicksburg, MS. (July 1863)
Battle of Chattanooga.
Battle of Nashville.
Regiment loss:
3 Officers and 55 Enlisted men killed/mortally wounded.
7 Officers and 121 Enlisted men due to disease.
Total 186.
In 1862, Ezra Russell enlisted in Company B, Thirteenth Regiment, United States Infantry, his company being attached to the Western army. At the battle of Vicksburg, where he served as a private, he received seven separate wounds; the most severe to the left foot. He was honorably discharged from active service in 1864 but, in the Spring of 1865, he assisted in organizing another company, to which he was elected Captain.
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Thank you to FindAGrave contributor, Lester Letson, for the following 1905 bio:
EZRA M. RUSSELL. A veteran of the Civil war and a resident of California for over thirty years, Mr. Russell is entitled to a place in this work. From early manhood he has made his way in the world, never receiving assistance from outside sources, his success being the result of hard work and perseverance.
A native of New York, He was born in Oswego county, January i6, 1841, a son of Jonathan W. and Elizabeth (Secner) Russell. His father was a brick mason by trade and in 1847 moved from New York to Illinois where he lived until 1853, when he relocated in Iowa. There he worked at his trade and also engaged in farming. In 1866 he sold out and started to cross the plains, but owing to the uprising among the Indians he was compelled to give up the venture. After living in Denver for a short time he returned to Iowa, where he remained until 1872, when he came to California. Locating near what is now the town of Kingsburg, he purchased land and followed farming and fruit raising until his death. His wife, who also died in this state, became the mother of ten children.
Ezra M. Russell was the second child. His education was obtained in the district schools, but at an early age he was obliged to give up school. He started out in life as an apprentice to the brick mason's trade, which he followed until 1873, when he came to California, locating in Oakland, and continued working at his trade. Later he went to Clear Lake and still later to Fresno, arriving in the latter place in 1874. Soon after he took up a soldier's homestead claim of one hundred and sixty acres near Kingsburg, where he has since made his home. He is now engaged in general farming and stock-raising, also devoting a portion of his land to the cultivation of grapes and other fruits.
In Iowa Mr. Russell was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Jane Jones, who was born in Lake County, IL., January 12, 1845. Her father, Jonathan, was a native of New York state. Later in life he removed to Illinois and still later took up his residence in Iowa where his death occurred.
To Mr. and Mrs. Russell have been born eight children, namely:
Alice, now the wife of F. Enos Silva,
Adron, 1868-1880 ,
Rena, now Mrs. Elmer E. Vanwinkle,
Nellie,
Benjamin,
Cassie,
Clark, who is married and lives near Kingsburg, and Chester.
In fraternal relations Mr. Russell is a member of the Knights of Pythias, and is also a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, Atlanta Post 92, of Fresno. Like nearly all old soldiers, he is a stanch Republican, but he has never cared to take a very active part in political matters. Here, in this section of the county where he has lived for so many years and where he is so well known, he is highly respected. He was one of the first settlers in the Kingsburg area, and has never neglected to do his part in the work of building up and improving the country.
DIED: Age 89 years, 6 months, 13 days
13 U.S. INF.
13th Regiment, US Infantry (Regular Army)
Created by direction of President Lincoln, on May 4, 1861, and confirmed by Act of Congress July 29, 1861. Organized at Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; Company "B" on November 13, 1861.
NOTABLE UNIT SERVICE:
Assault and capture of Fort Hindman, Arkansas.
Battle of Champion's Hill.
Siege and Battle of Vicksburg, MS. (July 1863)
Battle of Chattanooga.
Battle of Nashville.
Regiment loss:
3 Officers and 55 Enlisted men killed/mortally wounded.
7 Officers and 121 Enlisted men due to disease.
Total 186.
In 1862, Ezra Russell enlisted in Company B, Thirteenth Regiment, United States Infantry, his company being attached to the Western army. At the battle of Vicksburg, where he served as a private, he received seven separate wounds; the most severe to the left foot. He was honorably discharged from active service in 1864 but, in the Spring of 1865, he assisted in organizing another company, to which he was elected Captain.
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Thank you to FindAGrave contributor, Lester Letson, for the following 1905 bio:
EZRA M. RUSSELL. A veteran of the Civil war and a resident of California for over thirty years, Mr. Russell is entitled to a place in this work. From early manhood he has made his way in the world, never receiving assistance from outside sources, his success being the result of hard work and perseverance.
A native of New York, He was born in Oswego county, January i6, 1841, a son of Jonathan W. and Elizabeth (Secner) Russell. His father was a brick mason by trade and in 1847 moved from New York to Illinois where he lived until 1853, when he relocated in Iowa. There he worked at his trade and also engaged in farming. In 1866 he sold out and started to cross the plains, but owing to the uprising among the Indians he was compelled to give up the venture. After living in Denver for a short time he returned to Iowa, where he remained until 1872, when he came to California. Locating near what is now the town of Kingsburg, he purchased land and followed farming and fruit raising until his death. His wife, who also died in this state, became the mother of ten children.
Ezra M. Russell was the second child. His education was obtained in the district schools, but at an early age he was obliged to give up school. He started out in life as an apprentice to the brick mason's trade, which he followed until 1873, when he came to California, locating in Oakland, and continued working at his trade. Later he went to Clear Lake and still later to Fresno, arriving in the latter place in 1874. Soon after he took up a soldier's homestead claim of one hundred and sixty acres near Kingsburg, where he has since made his home. He is now engaged in general farming and stock-raising, also devoting a portion of his land to the cultivation of grapes and other fruits.
In Iowa Mr. Russell was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Jane Jones, who was born in Lake County, IL., January 12, 1845. Her father, Jonathan, was a native of New York state. Later in life he removed to Illinois and still later took up his residence in Iowa where his death occurred.
To Mr. and Mrs. Russell have been born eight children, namely:
Alice, now the wife of F. Enos Silva,
Adron, 1868-1880 ,
Rena, now Mrs. Elmer E. Vanwinkle,
Nellie,
Benjamin,
Cassie,
Clark, who is married and lives near Kingsburg, and Chester.
In fraternal relations Mr. Russell is a member of the Knights of Pythias, and is also a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, Atlanta Post 92, of Fresno. Like nearly all old soldiers, he is a stanch Republican, but he has never cared to take a very active part in political matters. Here, in this section of the county where he has lived for so many years and where he is so well known, he is highly respected. He was one of the first settlers in the Kingsburg area, and has never neglected to do his part in the work of building up and improving the country.
DIED: Age 89 years, 6 months, 13 days
CO. B.
13 U.S. INF.
13th Regiment, US Infantry (Regular Army)
Created by direction of President Lincoln, on May 4, 1861, and confirmed by Act of Congress July 29, 1861. Organized at Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; Company "B" on November 13, 1861.
NOTABLE UNIT SERVICE:
Assault and capture of Fort Hindman, Arkansas.
Battle of Champion's Hill.
Siege and Battle of Vicksburg, MS. (July 1863)
Battle of Chattanooga.
Battle of Nashville.
Regiment loss:
3 Officers and 55 Enlisted men killed/mortally wounded.
7 Officers and 121 Enlisted men due to disease.
Total 186.
In 1862, Ezra Russell enlisted in Company B, Thirteenth Regiment, United States Infantry, his company being attached to the Western army. At the battle of Vicksburg, where he served as a private, he received seven separate wounds; the most severe to the left foot. He was honorably discharged from active service in 1864 but, in the Spring of 1865, he assisted in organizing another company, to which he was elected Captain.
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Thank you to FindAGrave contributor, Lester Letson, for the following 1905 bio:
EZRA M. RUSSELL. A veteran of the Civil war and a resident of California for over thirty years, Mr. Russell is entitled to a place in this work. From early manhood he has made his way in the world, never receiving assistance from outside sources, his success being the result of hard work and perseverance.
A native of New York, He was born in Oswego county, January i6, 1841, a son of Jonathan W. and Elizabeth (Secner) Russell. His father was a brick mason by trade and in 1847 moved from New York to Illinois where he lived until 1853, when he relocated in Iowa. There he worked at his trade and also engaged in farming. In 1866 he sold out and started to cross the plains, but owing to the uprising among the Indians he was compelled to give up the venture. After living in Denver for a short time he returned to Iowa, where he remained until 1872, when he came to California. Locating near what is now the town of Kingsburg, he purchased land and followed farming and fruit raising until his death. His wife, who also died in this state, became the mother of ten children.
Ezra M. Russell was the second child. His education was obtained in the district schools, but at an early age he was obliged to give up school. He started out in life as an apprentice to the brick mason's trade, which he followed until 1873, when he came to California, locating in Oakland, and continued working at his trade. Later he went to Clear Lake and still later to Fresno, arriving in the latter place in 1874. Soon after he took up a soldier's homestead claim of one hundred and sixty acres near Kingsburg, where he has since made his home. He is now engaged in general farming and stock-raising, also devoting a portion of his land to the cultivation of grapes and other fruits.
In Iowa Mr. Russell was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Jane Jones, who was born in Lake County, IL., January 12, 1845. Her father, Jonathan, was a native of New York state. Later in life he removed to Illinois and still later took up his residence in Iowa where his death occurred.
To Mr. and Mrs. Russell have been born eight children, namely:
Alice, now the wife of F. Enos Silva,
Adron, 1868-1880 ,
Rena, now Mrs. Elmer E. Vanwinkle,
Nellie,
Benjamin,
Cassie,
Clark, who is married and lives near Kingsburg, and Chester.
In fraternal relations Mr. Russell is a member of the Knights of Pythias, and is also a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, Atlanta Post 92, of Fresno. Like nearly all old soldiers, he is a stanch Republican, but he has never cared to take a very active part in political matters. Here, in this section of the county where he has lived for so many years and where he is so well known, he is highly respected. He was one of the first settlers in the Kingsburg area, and has never neglected to do his part in the work of building up and improving the country.
DIED: Age 89 years, 6 months, 13 days
13 U.S. INF.
13th Regiment, US Infantry (Regular Army)
Created by direction of President Lincoln, on May 4, 1861, and confirmed by Act of Congress July 29, 1861. Organized at Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; Company "B" on November 13, 1861.
NOTABLE UNIT SERVICE:
Assault and capture of Fort Hindman, Arkansas.
Battle of Champion's Hill.
Siege and Battle of Vicksburg, MS. (July 1863)
Battle of Chattanooga.
Battle of Nashville.
Regiment loss:
3 Officers and 55 Enlisted men killed/mortally wounded.
7 Officers and 121 Enlisted men due to disease.
Total 186.
In 1862, Ezra Russell enlisted in Company B, Thirteenth Regiment, United States Infantry, his company being attached to the Western army. At the battle of Vicksburg, where he served as a private, he received seven separate wounds; the most severe to the left foot. He was honorably discharged from active service in 1864 but, in the Spring of 1865, he assisted in organizing another company, to which he was elected Captain.
*******************************************
Thank you to FindAGrave contributor, Lester Letson, for the following 1905 bio:
EZRA M. RUSSELL. A veteran of the Civil war and a resident of California for over thirty years, Mr. Russell is entitled to a place in this work. From early manhood he has made his way in the world, never receiving assistance from outside sources, his success being the result of hard work and perseverance.
A native of New York, He was born in Oswego county, January i6, 1841, a son of Jonathan W. and Elizabeth (Secner) Russell. His father was a brick mason by trade and in 1847 moved from New York to Illinois where he lived until 1853, when he relocated in Iowa. There he worked at his trade and also engaged in farming. In 1866 he sold out and started to cross the plains, but owing to the uprising among the Indians he was compelled to give up the venture. After living in Denver for a short time he returned to Iowa, where he remained until 1872, when he came to California. Locating near what is now the town of Kingsburg, he purchased land and followed farming and fruit raising until his death. His wife, who also died in this state, became the mother of ten children.
Ezra M. Russell was the second child. His education was obtained in the district schools, but at an early age he was obliged to give up school. He started out in life as an apprentice to the brick mason's trade, which he followed until 1873, when he came to California, locating in Oakland, and continued working at his trade. Later he went to Clear Lake and still later to Fresno, arriving in the latter place in 1874. Soon after he took up a soldier's homestead claim of one hundred and sixty acres near Kingsburg, where he has since made his home. He is now engaged in general farming and stock-raising, also devoting a portion of his land to the cultivation of grapes and other fruits.
In Iowa Mr. Russell was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Jane Jones, who was born in Lake County, IL., January 12, 1845. Her father, Jonathan, was a native of New York state. Later in life he removed to Illinois and still later took up his residence in Iowa where his death occurred.
To Mr. and Mrs. Russell have been born eight children, namely:
Alice, now the wife of F. Enos Silva,
Adron, 1868-1880 ,
Rena, now Mrs. Elmer E. Vanwinkle,
Nellie,
Benjamin,
Cassie,
Clark, who is married and lives near Kingsburg, and Chester.
In fraternal relations Mr. Russell is a member of the Knights of Pythias, and is also a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, Atlanta Post 92, of Fresno. Like nearly all old soldiers, he is a stanch Republican, but he has never cared to take a very active part in political matters. Here, in this section of the county where he has lived for so many years and where he is so well known, he is highly respected. He was one of the first settlers in the Kingsburg area, and has never neglected to do his part in the work of building up and improving the country.
DIED: Age 89 years, 6 months, 13 days
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