Husband Erastus Hathaway [4223] 1
Born: 2 Jul 1839 - Canada 1
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Died: 1 May 1912 - Capac, Mussey Township, St. Clair, Michigan, United States 1 2
Cause of Death: acute cystitis
Buried: - Capac Cemetery, Capac, St. Clair, Michigan, United States 3
FamilySearch ID: L55S-1H3
Marriage: 7 Dec 1862 - Imlay Township, Lapeer, Michigan, United States 1
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• Military: CIVIL WAR RECORD - Erastus Hathaway . Enlisted in company H, (reorganized) Third Infantry, Sept. 3, 1864, at Almont, for 3 years, age 25. Mustered Sept. 7, 1864.
Mustered out at Victoria, Texas, May 25, 1866. Present residence, Capac, Michigan.
FAMILY RECORDS [Civil War Records -- Michigan Volunteers, 1861-1865 - transcription by State of Michigan; Co. H, 3rd Infantry, reorganized, pg. 159.] END
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• He worked as a Farmer on an unknown date.
• DEATH RECORD - 5/1/1912 Capac; Erastus Hathaway, male, white, married, acute cystitis, 75-09-29 age, born Canada, of Michigan, farmer, s/o Eleazor Hathaway and Caroline Eaton. [Death Records - MI, St. Clair Co.; 4/302/12276.] END
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• His obituary was published in The Capac Journal on 10 May 1912. OBIT - Erastus Hathaway died May 1, 1912, at his home in Capac. He was born in Canada, July 2, 1839, and came to Michigan when but a youth, and settled in Almont.
December 2, 1862, he married Miss Martha Beecraft, and to them were born seven children.
At the outbreak of the Civil War the deceased said good-by to his loved ones and marched away to fight for his country with Co. H. 3rd Vol. Inft. This regiment was engaged in many of the hard battles of the war. At Williamsburg, Va., where on May 5, they fought gallantly, they received special commendation from Gen. Berry, commander of the brigade. In the battle of Gettysburg, the 3rd infantry served as a part of the advanced line. Mr. Hathaway was among the number who crossed the famous pontoon
bridge. At Murfreesboro, the 3rd was engaged in picket and scout duty. After crossing the Gulf of Mexico to San Antonio, Texas, where it arrived after a fourteen-day march. In 1866, Mr. Hathaway was mustered out of the service.
The funeral services of the deceased were held from the Baptist church on May 3, under the auspices of the W. R. C., Mrs. Burger acting as Matron, and Rev. Wallace preaching the sermon. The starry flag was draped about the coffin. "Just Before the Battle, Mother," and "Nearer, My God, to Thee," which have been sung over many a dying soldier, on the far away battle field, were beautifully rendered by the choir and made sad sweet music. Mr. Hathaway's comrades, "The Boys in Blue," whom he always held in high esteem, carried him tenderly to his last "camping ground" there to rest in peace.
Rev. Wallace's remarks were very effective and soothing to those who are left to mourn the loss of a once kind husband, father and friend.
But no more shall the bugle call the weary one.
Rest, noble spirit, in they grave unknown.
If we find you we will know you among the good and true,
Where the robe of white is given for the faded coat of blue.
Card of Thanks - We wish in this way to express our heart-felt gratitude to each one who assisted and the sweet sympathy shown us in the death and burial of our dear husband and father. -The Family. [The Capac Journal, May 10, 1912.] END
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Wife Martha Jane Becraft [4210] 1
Born: Dec 1845 - Brant, Ontario, Canada 1
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Died: 2 Apr 1920 - Port Huron, St. Clair, Michigan, United States 1 4
Cause of Death: apoplexy
Buried: 5 Apr 1920 - Capac Cemetery, Capac, St. Clair, Michigan, United States
FamilySearch ID: 9FQV-NT5
Father: Edmund John Becraft [4208] (1822-1883) 1
Mother: Margaret McConcke [4209] (1827-1909) 1
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• Military: Pension. CIVIL WAR PENSION - Name of soldier: Erastus Hathaway. Widow, Martha J.
Hathaway. Service H 3 Mich Inf. Date of filing: Aug. 22, 1877, invalid, ap # 240.803, cert # 297.396. Date of filing: May 8, 1912, widow, ap # 986.418, cert # 745.129, Mich.
[Civil War Pensions Records; from index cards.] END
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• Immigrated: 1849.
• She appeared on the Federal census in 1880 in Mussey, Saint Clair, Michigan, United States. Household: • DEATH RECORD - 4/2/1920 Pt. Huron; Martha Hathaway , female, white, widowed, • Her obituary was published in The Capac Journal on 16 Apr 1920. OBIT - Martha Jane Bechraft was born in Canada, near Toronto, in the year 1845, and came to Michigan at the age of ten years with her parents. The family settled near Almont. The deceased was married to the late Erastus Hathaway in 1861 and moved to farm on the West Road, 1 m. south and 8 m. west of Capac. To this union were born six daughters and one son. Three of the daughters preceded the mother in death. Marriage Events
• Marriage: 7 Dec 1862, Imlay Township, Lapeer, Michigan, United States. Groom's Name: Officiated: E. Steele, Minister of the Gospel
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Edmond BUCRAFT
Margaret BEECRAFT
Martha J. HATHAWAY
Phebe HEWIT
Andrew BEECRAFT
Matilda BEECRAFT
William H. BEECRAFT
Luise A. BEECRAFT
Millington S. BEECRAFT
Balsora V. BEECRAFT
Anna E. BEECRAFT
Emma J. HATHAWAY
Margaret M. HATHAWAY
Bertha D. HATHAWAY
Sarah E. HATHAWAY
Elizabeth HATHAWAY
apoplexy, age 75-03-00, born Canada, d/o Edmond Beacraft born Canada and Margaret
McConcke born England. [Death Records - MI, St. Clair Co.; 5/274/29056.] END
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Left to mourn their loss are three daughters and one son-Arthur Hathaway and wife and Jule Younghans and wife of South Park, Mich.; Mrs. E. Sharrard , Port Huron; and Mrs. H. Bonney of Capac; also 18 grand-children, 4 brothers, 4 sisters and a host of neighbors and friends.
She gave her heart to God at the age of 17 and united with the Baptist church and was a faithful worker up to about four years ago, when she was afflicted with a paralytic stroke.
She died in the faith of the Lord Jesus Christ, at the home of Jule Younghans and wife, April 2, 1920, at the age of [7]5 years.
The funeral services were conducted from the Capac Baptist church, by Rev. Geo. H. Waid , and the remains were laid at rest in the Capac cemetery, April 5.
Card of Thanks - We wish at this time to thank all the friends who assisted with kindly administrations during the sickness and at death of our dear mother; also to thank those who gave flowers; also the choir for its beautiful selections -The Family. [The Capac Journal, April 16, 1920.] END
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1 F Anna Emigene Hathaway [4224] 1
Born: 5 Nov 1863 - Michigan, United States 1
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Died: 5 Feb 1939 - Capac, Mussey Township, St. Clair, Michigan, United States 1
Buried: - Capac Cemetery, Capac, St. Clair, Michigan, United States 3
FamilySearch ID: L4C1-3BD
Spouse: William Henry Bonney [14155] (1837-1927)
2 F Margaret M. Hathaway [4225] 1
Born: 11 May 1867 - Capac, St. Clair, Michigan, United States 1
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Died: 26 Oct 1942 - Port Huron, St. Clair, Michigan, United States 5
Buried: - Lakeside Cemetery, Port Huron, St. Clair, Michigan, United States 3
FamilySearch ID: L697-WPF
Spouse: Julius E Younghans [14157] (1856-1929)
Marr: 6 Oct 1883 - Capac, St. Clair, Michigan, United States
Spouse: Charles A Upham [14156] (1856-1950)
Marr: 21 Aug 1941 - Port Huron, St. Clair, Michigan, United States
3 F Caroline J. Hathaway [4226] 1
Born: 3 Aug 1869 - Imlay Township, Lapeer, Michigan, United States 1
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Died: 17 Aug 1869 - Imlay Township, Lapeer, Michigan, United States 1
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FamilySearch ID: MPBS-2FJ
4 F Bertha D. Hathaway [4228] 1
Born: 8 Jul 1871 - Mussey Township, St. Clair Co, MI
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Died: 2 May 1918 - Capac, Mussey Township, St. Clair, Michigan, United States 1
Buried: - East Berlin Cemetery, St. Clair Co, MI 3
FamilySearch ID: 9FQV-NTJ
Spouse: George W Clouse [8861] (1857-1932)
Marr: 23 Jun 1891 - Capac, Mussey Township, St. Clair, Michigan, United States 6
5 F Sarah Evalyn Hathaway [4227] 1
Born: 20 Sep 1872 - Imlay Township, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
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Died: 24 Jul 1919 - Port Huron, St. Clair, Michigan, United States
Cause of Death: cancer of stomach
Buried: - Lakeside Cemetery, Port Huron, St. Clair, Michigan, United States 3
FamilySearch ID: 9C1K-WN7
Spouse: Simon Burris Dell [14158] (1867-1943)
Marr: 28 Dec 1889 - Capac, St. Clair, Michigan, United States
6 F Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hathaway [4229] 1 7
Born: 25 Sep 1877 - Mussey Township, St. Clair Co, MI
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Died: 9 Feb 1947 - Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
Buried: - Acacia Park Cemetery, Beverly Hills, Oakland, Michigan, United States 3
FamilySearch ID: L553-85Q
Spouse: Paul Nelson Gray [14160] (1887-1953)
Marr: 7 Nov 192 - St. Clair Co, MI. (Divorced on 20 Oct 1941)
Spouse: Sherman Sharrard [14159] (1846-1929)
Marr: 7 Nov 1894 - Capac, St. Clair, Michigan, United States. (Divorced on 16 Feb 1920)
7 M Arthur S. Hathaway [4230] 1
Born: 20 Aug 1884 - Capac, Mussey Township, St. Clair, Michigan, United States 1 8
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Died: 27 Sep 1947 - Port Huron, St. Clair, Michigan, United States 1 8
Buried: 29 Sep 1947 - Capac Cemetery, Capac, St. Clair, Michigan, United States
FamilySearch ID: LHS3-HSK
Spouse: Pearle Nina Hewitt [14161] (1881-1966)
Marr: 24 May 1905 - Capac, St. Clair, Michigan, United States 8
Notes: Marriage (Martha Jane Becraft):
Witness: Newman Steele and Emily Steele
MARRIAGE RECORD - Filed April 7, 1865. Married in Imlay Lapeer Co. Mich. Dec.
7th 1862 Erastus Hathaway aged 23 years of Almont and Martha J. Becraft of Imlay
aged 17 years. Witnesses: Newman Steele and Emily Steele ; E. Steele , Min Gospel.
[Marriage Records -- Lapeer Co., Michigan; Vol. 2 - 1857-1885; pg. 83.] END