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George E. Waterbury

Birth	:	14 Apr 1837 Pound Ridge, Westchester County, New York, USA
Death	:	2 Aug 1915 Union County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Akron, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8367004, -96.5453033
Description	:	Civil War Co. H, 17th Regiment Connecticut Vol. Inf. Enlisted from New Canaan Aug. 23, 1862, farmer, age 25. Transferred to 58th Co., 2nd Batt. VRC Oct. 9, 1863. Participated in the Battles of Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. Son of Isaac and Harriet Waterbury. Brother of David, Squire and Henry. Squire and Henry were also members of the 17th Regiment, Connecticut Volunteer Infantry. ************************************************** Akron Register-Tribune August 5, 1915 SIOUX VALLEY PIONEER DIES George E. Waterbury passed away at his home in Sioux Valley township, Union county, S.D., five miles north of... Read More	Civil War Co. H, 17th Regiment Connecticut Vol. Inf. Enlisted from New Canaan Aug. 23, 1862, farmer, age 25. Transferred to 58th Co., 2nd Batt. VRC Oct. 9, 1863. Participated in the Battles of Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. Son of Isaac and Harriet Waterbury. Brother of David, Squire and Henry. Squire and Henry were also members of the 17th Regiment, Connecticut Volunteer Infantry. ************************************************** Akron Register-Tribune August 5, 1915 SIOUX VALLEY PIONEER DIES George E. Waterbury passed away at his home in Sioux Valley township, Union county, S.D., five miles north of Akron, Monday, August 2, 1915, at 8:35 p.m., of gall bladder trouble, aged 78 years. He had been ailing off and on for some time, but was confined to his bed only a few days during his last illness. Mr. Waterbury was among the early settlers in the Big Sioux valley, whose ranks have been rapidly thinning the past few years. Coming with his family from Danbury, Conn., in the early seventies, they have ever since resided on the homestead taken at that time. A man of industry and genial personality, devoted to his family and a true friend, he was a true type of the sturdy New Englander who followed the star of empire westward, and well did he do his part in developing from its virgin state the wonderful agricultural section in which he lived so long and loved so well. Besides the wife, who is in enfeebled health, deceased is survived by six children, all residing in the home vicinity-Clarence, Mrs. Thos. Haynes, Irving, Charles, Albert and Mrs. August Kaelke-to whom the sympathy of a wide circle of friends is extended. Following a brief service at the family home at 1 o'clock today (Thursday), funeral services will be held in the Akron M.E. church. Interment in Riverside Cemetery. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Akron Register-Tribune August 12, 1915 TRIBUTE TO A PIONEER. Robt. O. Schaber, editor of the Hudsonite, of Hudson, S.D., pays the following tribute to his wife's uncle, Geo. E. Waterbury, a Sioux Valley pioneer, in his last week's issue: Uncle George Waterbury, Mrs. Schaber's and A. J. Waterbury's uncle and one of the finest old gentlemen this writer ever knew, died on the old homestead in Sioux Valley township, Union county, on Tuesday evening, (sic-Monday evening, August 2, 1915), shortly before nine o'clock. He had lived a good, upright life, has always been on the square and he did not regret answering the last roll call; in fact, he was the happiest man you ever heard of during the last two days for he knew he was going to a better land and he told his loved ones, the last thing he did tell them, that he would see them all again-and surely he will. George E. Waterbury was born at Pound Ridge, Westchester county, New York, but his parents moved to Connecticut when he was an infant and every one always thought he was a native of Connecticut. He was born April 14, 1837, and died on Tuesday, August 3, 1915 (sic -Monday, August 2, 1915), and was 78 years, 3 months, and 19 days old at the time of his death. Uncle George was a likely lad, a joy to his parents. He was a patriot if there ever was one and any one that said anything against Uncle Sam or the dear old Stars and Stripes, always steered clear of him. When the Civil War broke out he was eager to go and in the spring of 1862, he enlisted in the 17th Connecticut Infantry and served heroically through the war, being honorably discharged after more than three years of service, at the close of that great struggle. He kept pretty close tab on world affairs and the big war over in Europe bothered him, and he knew from his own experience what an awful thing it was, and he always hoped that we would never get mixed up in it. He and Aunt Ellen were married in New Canaan, Connecticut, on May 5, 1867, and came west together with Clarence and Carrie in the spring of 1871, to make a new home in the west. Five brothers came, Uncle George, his brother, Isaac, Squire (Mrs. Schaber's father), Uncle Henry and Uncle David, and of all these Uncle David is the only one alive today (August 1915.) Uncle George homesteaded the farm in Sioux Valley township, Union county, where he died, and for over 44 years lived continuously on it with his family. And you never saw a family who thought more of each other than this one. Six children were born to Uncle George and Aunt Ellen and all have lived if not at home, on adjoining farms all of their lives, and Uncle George's taking away is the first death in the immediate family in fifty years and it was a hard blow to the family. Uncle George was the finest chap alive. Last time we saw him was when Cousin Carrie was married, and he was the happiest man and the jolliest in the crowd. You see he had nothing on his mind. Always honest, straight forward, God fearing, he was not afraid of the future or of traveling over to the other side. He never abused his folks and he was always just the same-a gentleman of the old school, a man who liked to see his children and grandchildren grow up about him, a man with a kind, cheery word for everyone, a man universally respected and beloved. He and Aunt Ellen saw hard times. The drought and the grasshoppers did about everything they could to the crops, but he and his life companion never became discouraged. They always looked on the bright side, and it came at last, and they lived happily all their years, on the old farm, enjoying life every day. Another year, or a little more, and these two life companions would have celebrated their Golden Wedding, and it is no wonder that Aunt Ellen misses him so sadly. And he was content to go and told the folks not to worry about him. Said he would meet them all again some day. Rev. Arlander, of Big Springs, said he learned a lesson from Uncle George's last hours, which were some of the happiest on earth, for he was content to go. His wife and children were with him when he passed away. He had only been ill a few days and suffered very little. His life was well spent, for he was a sturdy pioneer, paving the way to a great state, just as he had helped pave the way to a great Nation in the darkest hours of the Union. Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon at the old homestead in Union county, at one o'clock. Rev. Arlander read a chapter from the book of John and said a few comforting words at the home. He knew Uncle George all right, anyone could tell that from his remarks, and he paid his memory just tribute. The large procession went to Akron from the home, where services were held at the Methodist church, Rev. R. A. Arlander, of the Big Springs Baptist church, and Rev. Arthur Miller, of the Christian church, conducting the services. There are a great many relatives of Uncle George's throughout this section and they were all present, as well as a large concourse of friends and they thronged the church to its capacity. Rev. Miller read the first twenty verses of the fourteenth chapter of St. John; and Rev. Arlander preached the sermon. He drew lessons from the life of the deceased and paid him just tribute. Rev. Miller then read the obituary and also added a few words for he, too, had known Uncle George and liked him as a man and a Christian. Songs by the choir, the old beloved hymns Uncle George loved so well, interspersed the services. The choir of young people from the Big Springs church sang two of his favorite hymns very nicely at the house, also. Rev. Arlander closed the services by paying a deserved tribute to Uncle George as a soldier and a sturdy pioneer. He is certainly a fine speaker, and his tributes were splendid ones, but well deserved. Beautiful flowers in profusion covered the bier of the departed, loving tributes to a good, kindly old gentleman. The pallbearers were prominent business men of Akron and Hawarden, being B. F. Wintersteen, A.G.A. Palm, W.R. Tremaine and L.F. Root, of Akron, and Geo. C. Eyland, of Sioux City, and M. Schmucker, of Hawarden. Interment took place in the beautiful Riverside Cemetery, on the hill just north of Akron. The immediate relatives who mourn his taking away are his loving wife and companion for so many happy years, his six children, Clarence, Charles and Albert, all of Union county; and two daughters, Mrs. Haines, of Akron, and Mrs. August Kaelke, of Plymouth county, east of Akron; one brother, David, of Sioux City; and three sisters, Mrs. Alsop Wakeman and Mrs. Sarah Stevens of Union county, and Mrs. Ben Schooler, of Detroit, Minn.; a number of grandchildren; and many nephews, nieces and their families and other relatives survive him. Pretty square old chap, Uncle George was, all his days. He worked hard for the family he loved, in the early days, and he took his ease surrounded by his children and getting the best of loving care in his declining years. If you and I can leave a record behind us like his, there will be no cause for worry for anyone, for he was ready and willing to go and there is a place on High where he will await the coming of his loved ones. His is a most affectionate family and they mourn sincerely his taking away. Peace be to his ashes, consolation to those who will so sadly miss him. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to acknowledge our deep appreciation of the many kindnesses and sympathy extended by neighbors and friends during our recent bereavement in the loss of our beloved husband and father, George E. Waterbury; also for their tributes in the way of beautiful floral offerings.-Mrs. George E. Waterbury and Family.

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George E. Waterbury's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Akron, Plymouth County, USA.
When did George E. Waterbury death?
George E. Waterbury death on 2 Aug 1915 in Union County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 42.8367004
Longitude: -96.5453033

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Ellen J Brown Waterbury

(1847 - 1918)

Siblings

Henry Waterbury

(1827 - 1900)

Squire Alexander Waterbury

(1832 - 1896)

Isaac Sampson Waterbury

(1843 - 1912)

Louisa Waterbury Wakeman

(1845 - 1926)

Children

Carrie A Waterbury Haynes

(1870 - 1954)

Irving Waterbury

(1873 - 1953)

Charley Waterbury

(1876 - 1945)

Albert Waterbury

(1884 - 1963)

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Coordinate: 42.8367004, -96.5453033

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