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George Henton

Birth	:	1844 Indiana, USA
Death	:	8 Jan 1924 York County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Council Cemetery, York, York County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8434970, -97.7135410
Description	:	Post 32 G.A.R Civil War Veteran: Taken from the www.usgennet.org web site: George Henton was reared on a farm until his sixteenth year, when he learned the carpenter's trade, and worked at that until the breaking out of the Civil war; he then enlisted in Company G, Fifteenth Indiana Infantry, and was mustered in June 4, 1861, at Camp Lafayette. He was sent with his company to Indianapolis, and after about three weeks there, was sent to Virginia. After participating in the battles of Greenbrier and Elk Water, he went to Camp Wickliff, Kentucky. In the spring of 1862 he was... Read More	Post 32 G.A.R Civil War Veteran: Taken from the www.usgennet.org web site: George Henton was reared on a farm until his sixteenth year, when he learned the carpenter's trade, and worked at that until the breaking out of the Civil war; he then enlisted in Company G, Fifteenth Indiana Infantry, and was mustered in June 4, 1861, at Camp Lafayette. He was sent with his company to Indianapolis, and after about three weeks there, was sent to Virginia. After participating in the battles of Greenbrier and Elk Water, he went to Camp Wickliff, Kentucky. In the spring of 1862 he was among the first troops to arrive at Nashville, and soon afterward proceeded to Pittsburg Landing, where he arrived just about the time that memorable fight ended. He followed Beauregard's retreating army to Corinth, and was then sent back to Louisville in pursuit of General Bragg. When that general turned back across Kentucky the sharp engagement at Berryville took place, in which our subject participated. He then went to Nashville where he was encamped for some time, his next scene of active fighting being at Stone River. Being on detached service, Mr. Henton was with the Tenth Indiana Battery during the first day's fighting but was with his own regiment the second day. After this battle they went into camp at Murfreesboro, and were shortly afterward ordered to Chattanooga. He took part in the bloody battle of Chickamauga, and later at the battle of Missionary Ridge. Of the three hundred and thirty- four men with whom he went into this battle two hundred and two were killed or wounded. Of his own company but seven men returned to tell the story. Shortly after this battle an attack of pneumonia made it necessary for him to be sent to the hospital at Nashville, and on his recovery he remained at the barracks at Nashville until the expiration of his term of enlistment. He was mustered out at Indianapolis June 25, 1864. He returned home and attended school until the spring of 1865, when he again enlisted, this time in the One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Indiana Infantry. He remained in camp at Indianapolis until the latter part of April, was then ordered to Washington, and then to Alexandria, Virginia, for guard duty, but two weeks later was sent to Dover, Deleware, where he was discharged August 4, 1865. Although he saw so much active service and participated in some of the fiercest battles of the war, he was never wounded or captured, although at Missionary Ridge he was knocked down by an exploded shell, and he came out of the fight with several bullet holes in his clothing. After the close of the war Mr. Henton attended school about two years, and then accompanied his parents to Plattsmouth, Nebraska, where he worked at his trade until he went to York county, in 1872. He filed a soldier's homestead claim to the northwest quarter of section 34, township 10, range 3, and has resided upon the same ever since. In 1872 this land was all wild, unbroken prairie, and he set to work with a will to put it into a state of cultivation. He erected a frame house fourteen feet square, with a shingle roof, it being among the first buildings of the kind in the township as the early settlers were for the most part domiciled in dug-outs at that period. He broke about twenty-five acres of land the following year and planted some corn, which produced a fair crop. He early saw the importance of the stock raising industry 372 COMPENDIUM OF BIOGRAPHY. for that country, and for many years gave it much attention. His farm is in a high state of cultivation, and in fertility and productiveness is not surpassed by any in the township. Mr. Henton was married October 6, 1868, to Lydia Eikenbary. Mrs. Henton was born May 11, 1844, in Burlington, Iowa, daughter of Samuel and Martha (Crawford) Eikenbary, the former a native of Preble county, Ohio, and the latter of Union county, Indiana. Mr. Eikenbary was one of the pioneers of Nebraska, he and his wife settling near Plattsmouth in 1856, where they spent the remainder of their lives. Mr. Eikenbary was a member of the territorial legislature when it convened at Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Henton are the parents of the following children: Frank E.; Ethel H., wife of Herbert Harris; L. Madge, deceased; George Earl, of Stockton, California, where he is studying medicine. Mr. Henton is a Republican and takes an active interest in political matters. Mrs. Henton is a member of the Christian church at Charleston.

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Where is George Henton's memorial?
George Henton's memorial is located at: Council Cemetery, York, York County, USA.
When did George Henton death?
George Henton death on 8 Jan 1924 in York County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the George Henton's memorial?
Latitude: 40.8434970
Longitude: -97.7135410

Family Members:

Parent

John Rigney Henton

(1804 - 1868)

Mary McCurry Henton

(1799 - 1888)

Spouse

Lydia Eikenbary Henton

(1844 - 1922)

Siblings

Children

Madge Henton

(1876 - 1879)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Council Cemetery
York, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8434970, -97.7135410

2. Bethesda Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8861008, -97.6746979

3. Plainfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8856010, -97.7925034

4. Bethesda Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7997017, -97.7964020

5. Greenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8706017, -97.6093979

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Coordinate: 40.7560997, -97.7391968

7. Lincoln Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9305992, -97.6832962

8. Mennonite Brethren Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8139000, -97.8274994

9. Faith Evangelical Bible Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7633018, -97.8056030

10. Beaver Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8563440, -97.8570700

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Coordinate: 40.8586006, -97.5599976

12. McCool Junction Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7557983, -97.6063995

13. Friesen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7743988, -97.8450012

14. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9154910, -97.8477940

15. Greenwood Cemetery
McCool Junction, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7282982, -97.6444016

16. Youst Cemetery
Hampton, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8577995, -97.8818970

17. Lushton Cemetery
Lushton, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7125100, -97.7317100

18. Vernon Cemetery
York, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8291300, -97.5391200

19. Hampton Cemetery
Hampton, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8727989, -97.8927994

20. Brabham Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9665000, -97.7988000

21. George Cemetery
Hampton, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8149050, -97.8940420

22. United Lutheran Cemetery
Hampton, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9300003, -97.8827972

23. Salem Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8217010, -97.9203033

24. Farmers Valley Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7216988, -97.8533020