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Capt Robert Laing

Birth	:	1835 Virginia, USA
Death	:	21 Sep 1902 Wayne County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	New York Cemetery, Millerton, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8497009, -93.2371979
Plot	:	Lot 17, 1st Addition
Description	:	Son of John Laing and Elizabeth (Buzzard) Laing. Robert was Captain of Company I, 4th Iowa Infantry, during the Civil War. He enlisted on August 31, 1861 and was promoted five times. First to Full Sergeant on January 5, 1862, then to Full 1st Sergeant on April 14, 1863, next to Full 2nd Lieutenant on August 9, 1863, then to Full 1st Lieutenant on November 11, 1864. He was promoted to Full Captain on April 9, 1865 and was mustered out on July 24, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky. His regiment served in many of the... Read More	Son of John Laing and Elizabeth (Buzzard) Laing. Robert was Captain of Company I, 4th Iowa Infantry, during the Civil War. He enlisted on August 31, 1861 and was promoted five times. First to Full Sergeant on January 5, 1862, then to Full 1st Sergeant on April 14, 1863, next to Full 2nd Lieutenant on August 9, 1863, then to Full 1st Lieutenant on November 11, 1864. He was promoted to Full Captain on April 9, 1865 and was mustered out on July 24, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky. His regiment served in many of the major battles of the Civil War including Pea Ridge, Vicksburg, Missionary Ridge, Lookout Mountain, Kensesaw Mountain and the Atlanta campaign. Biography from Wayne County, Iowa biography list: John LAING, deceased, was born in Virginia in 1800, and there married Elizabeth Buzzard, a native of the same State, born in 1801. In 1849 they left Virginia, going to Wheeling with teams and there taking a steamer to Keokuk, Iowa. Mr. Laing bought a small farm in Keokuk County and began making improvements, but died in 1851, his wife surviving him only a year. They left a family of five children, of whom Robert and Mary were the eldest, and on them devolved the care of the family. In 1855 they came to Wayne County, and settled in Union Township, where they now live. Robert entered 120 acres of land on section 13, and at once began to improve it, the family living in an old log school-house while their own log house was being built. This old structure is still standing, a monument of the past, and of the enterprise and perseverance of this family of pioneer children. The lumber for the floor and roof was cut at Parr's sawmill in Bethlehem, where was also a hotel, kept by P. P. Black, and a store, kept by Mr. Barker. The Laing family remained united until 1859, when Susan was married to William Buswell, now of Oregon. Under the wise management of Robert and Mary the fortunes of the family brightened and they became financially prosperous. Neither of them married but have devoted their lives to their younger brothers and sister. The farm now contains 400 acres of well-improved land, with two residences and other farm buildings. In one lives Robert and Mary, and in the other G. J. Laing, who married Harriet, daughter of Hon. D. M. Clark, and has six children. The other brother, Theodore, is now a farmer in Cloud County, Kansas. Robert enlisted in August, 1861, in Company I, Fourth Iowa Infantry, and a year later G. J. enlisted in the same company. Robert was at the battle of Pea Ridge, and both were at Chickasaw Bayou, siege of Vicksburg, Arkansas Post, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, and with Sherman on his march, and in all the battles to Atlanta. In the meantime G. J. was sick, and for three months was disabled for service, but joined the regiment at Jonesboro. Together the brothers marched throughout Georgia and the Carolinas, and took part in the grand review at Washington, in June, 1865, and since then have dwelt fraternally on the same farm. Robert and Theodore are members of the Masonic fraternity. Obituary from the Moulton, Tribune, September 26, 1902: Capt. Robert Laing died at his residence in Corydon Sunday morning, after an illness extending over 20 years, being confined to his home all the time for the past year. Deceased was one of the most highly respected citizens of Wayne county, where he has spent the most of his life and where he numbers his friends by the hundreds. — Corydon Democrat. (Obituary added by Findagrave member, Alice Daniels #46559277).

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Where is Capt Robert Laing's memorial?
Capt Robert Laing's memorial is located at: New York Cemetery, Millerton, Wayne County, USA.
When did Capt Robert Laing death?
Capt Robert Laing death on 21 Sep 1902 in Wayne County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Capt Robert Laing's memorial?
Latitude: 40.8497009
Longitude: -93.2371979

Family Members:

Parent

John Laing

(1799 - 1850)

Elizabeth Buzzard Laing

(1806 - 1852)

Siblings

Mary Laing

(1833 - 1907)

Lieut George James Laing

(1843 - 1930)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. New York Cemetery
Millerton, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8497009, -93.2371979

2. McDaniel Cemetery
Millerton, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8491135, -93.2373657

3. Bethlehem Cemetery
Millerton, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8330994, -93.2125015

4. Brown Cemetery
Confidence, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8530600, -93.1652100

5. Lacey Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7952995, -93.2136002

6. Ryan Cemetery
Corydon, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8916600, -93.3082500

7. Sharon Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8795000, -93.3295000

8. Jones Cemetery
Confidence, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8805000, -93.1450050

9. Confidence Cemetery
Confidence, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8630000, -93.1350000

10. Dodrill Cemetery
Promise City, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7897320, -93.1566080

11. Hogue Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8208000, -93.3468000

12. Adcock Cemetery
Confidence, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8407000, -93.1184000

13. Freedom Cemetery
Lucas County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9230995, -93.3352966

14. Jones Cemetery
Promise City, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8008000, -93.1100000

15. Ragtown Cemetery
Russell, Lucas County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9594002, -93.2406006

16. Johnson Cemetery
Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8833388, -93.0974269

17. Cambria Cemetery
Cambria, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8377800, -93.3833300

18. Promise City Cemetery
Promise City, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7496986, -93.1568985

19. Rush Cemetery
Cambria, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8065000, -93.3828000

20. Evans Cemetery
Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9016991, -93.0947037

21. Corydon Cemetery
Corydon, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7500000, -93.3249969

22. Salem Cemetery
Chariton, Lucas County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9755000, -93.2595000

23. Woods Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8883018, -93.3974991

24. Wadlington Cemetery
Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8610000, -93.0690000