Birth : 1830 Pennsylvania, USA
Death : 21 Oct 1865 Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi, USA
Burial : Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Henry County, USA
Coordinate : 40.9319305, -91.5121613
Description : Co D 4th IA CAV


Benjamin F. Housel was 31, and living in Mt. Pleasant, Henry Co., Iowa, when he enlisted as the 5th Sergeant of Co. D of the 4th Iowa Cavalry on Sept 28, 1861. He was mustered into federal service on Nov 25, 1861.

Housel transferred from Co. D to "Field & Staff" as the Commissary Sergeant on Jan 15, 1862. But he transferred back to Co. D on Jun 9, 1862.

He was then promoted to Lieutenant in the Mississippi [River] Marine Brigade on March 14, 1863.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Benjamin F. Housel's memorial?

    Benjamin F. Housel's memorial is located at: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Henry County, USA.

  • When did Benjamin F. Housel death?

    Benjamin F. Housel death on 21 Oct 1865 in Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Benjamin F. Housel's memorial?

    Latitude: 40.9319305
    Longitude: -91.5121613

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

...

Elizabeth Levan Housel

(1832 - 1864)

Siblings

...

Lorenzo D Housel

(1821 - 1879)

Children

...

Laura B. Housel

(unknow - 1859)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9319305, -91.5121613

2. Willeford Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9447000, -91.5309000

3. Abraham Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9082830, -91.5149970

4. Mental Health Institute Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9517890, -91.5406290

5. Forest Home Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9534000, -91.5444000

6. Saint Alphonsus Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9532000, -91.5454000

7. Irishtown Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9559510, -91.5632770

8. Mount Pleasant Old City Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9651070, -91.5545425

9. Carnahan Pioneer Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8860500, -91.5366880

10. Pickard Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8959330, -91.5578480

11. Barton Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9480000, -91.5800000

12. Brooks Cemetery
New London, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9169502, -91.4426422

13. Beery Family Cemetery
New London, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8755570, -91.4801070

14. Menefee Family Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9918840, -91.5295890

15. Ebenezer Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9944743, -91.4973811

16. Faulkner Cemetery
Oakland Mills, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9207000, -91.5966000

17. Short Family Burials
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9352500, -91.6019800

18. McDowell Cemetery
Salem, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8959330, -91.5894990

19. Burge Cemetery
New London, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9317000, -91.4177000

20. Hunting Cemetery
Salem, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8632250, -91.5386870

21. Greenwood Cemetery
Lowell, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8605640, -91.5004920

22. Abbe Cemetery
Lowell, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8611480, -91.4830680

23. Scott Pioneer Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0020550, -91.5524630

24. Oakland Mills Cemetery
Oakland Mills, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9340000, -91.6183000