14. | Oscar PELTON was born on 14 Jul 1844 in Stark, Somerset, ME (son of Matthew B. PELTON and Caroline Norton STEVENS); died in Sep 1930; was buried in Sep 1930 in Seaside, Seaside, OR. Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: 6881
- _UID: 01A4D0FF8E174749BADB9535EF845316E453
- Census: 1880
- EMPL: Employment: 1880
Notes:
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He was a Farmer. Oscar served in the military in the Civil War, 1861-186 6. He could not resist the call of Columbia to rally supporters for the d efense of the flag and our government. He enlisted at the first call in c ompany D, 13th Maine Volunteers and went with General Ben Butten to New Or leans. He also served under Banks in the Red River Campaign. After servi ng three years he received his honorable discharge and returned to his hom e. But he had forfeited his health in the struggle and suffered from t he troubles contracted in the war.
He resided in Wadena, Wadena, MN 1878. At age 23, he moved to LaCross e, WI remaining one year in the lumber business. He next bought land in I rempraleau County and settled down to farming. After 7 years he locat ed in Wadena County, MN and took land. His parents followed him in 187 6. He was one of the pioneers and 16 years were spent tilling the so il in that country Then he went to Saint Cloud. In 1895 he moved to Ida ho for his health. He benefited much from the change. He located two mil es northeast from Lewiston and gave his attention to general farming and r aising stock.
Census:
Wadena, Wadena, MN
EMPL: Employment:
Farmer
Oscar married Barbara Elizabeth BATES on 5 Aug 1867 in Stearnes Town, La Crosse, WI. Barbara was born on 6 Nov 1850 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, OH; died in Portland, Multnomah, OR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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