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Hiram Sweet

Birth	:	1 Jul 1841 St. Lawrence County, New York, USA
Death	:	12 Jun 1925 Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Hamilton Cemetery, Hamilton, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5331917, -84.9157333
Description	:	Civil War Veteran Co E 21st Regt Ohio Vol Inf Southwest Hill next to Melvina From The History of Steuben County Published 1885 HIRAM SWEET was born in St Lawrence County NY July 1, 1841 a son of Thomas J and Ormanda Sweet. In 1845 his parents moved to Defiance County Ohio where the mother died in December, 1850. Hiram is the fifth of eight children five of whom are living the others being - Mrs Alvira Crocker, Harry, Mrs Fanny Price and Mrs Delana Manning. His father afterward married Rebecca Bisby who died several years ago. His father is now making his... Read More	Civil War Veteran Co E 21st Regt Ohio Vol Inf Southwest Hill next to Melvina From The History of Steuben County Published 1885 HIRAM SWEET was born in St Lawrence County NY July 1, 1841 a son of Thomas J and Ormanda Sweet. In 1845 his parents moved to Defiance County Ohio where the mother died in December, 1850. Hiram is the fifth of eight children five of whom are living the others being - Mrs Alvira Crocker, Harry, Mrs Fanny Price and Mrs Delana Manning. His father afterward married Rebecca Bisby who died several years ago. His father is now making his house his home and is in the eighty-second year of his age. Of the four children born to his second marriage, three are living - Mrs Marian Divert, Cyrille,and Anna. Hiram Sweet was taken a short time after his mother's death by family friends by whom he was reared. Aug 25, 1861 he enlisted in defense of the Union in Company E Twenty-first Ohio Infantry which was assigned to the Army of the Cumberland. His first general engagement was at Stone River, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge and the Atlantic campaign. About this time he was taken sick and after his recovery joined the regiment at Wilimington NC. He re-enlisted as a veteran and served four years lacking one month; was discharged July 24, 1865. Returning to Defiance he engaged in the manufacture of lumber, cider and jelly at Farmer til February 1873 when he sold out and came to Steuben County locating at Hamilton. The same year he built a steam saw-mill of twenty-five horse-power, where he has successfully carried on his business of manufacturing. In 1882 he bought 120 acres of land on section 27, 28 and 34 Otsego Township. He was married March 6, 1870 to Melvina Sewell who was born in September, 1851, daughter of Andrew and Priscella Sewell. To them have been born three children - Ora O, Laura B and Glenn O. Mr and Mrs Sweet are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. He is a member of Baron Steuben Post, No 385 GAR. In politics he is a Republican. Submitted by Jennifer #47279089

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Hiram Sweet's memorial is located at: Hamilton Cemetery, Hamilton, Steuben County, USA.
When did Hiram Sweet death?
Hiram Sweet death on 12 Jun 1925 in Indiana, USA
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Latitude: 41.5331917
Longitude: -84.9157333

Family Members:

Spouse

Melvina Sewell Sweet

(1851 - 1930)

Children

Oramanda “Orra” Sweet Oberlin

(1872 - 1942)

Glenn O Sweet

(1877 - 1957)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hamilton Cemetery
Hamilton, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5331917, -84.9157333

2. Otsego Center Cemetery
Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5689011, -84.9083023

3. Carter Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5574989, -84.9692001

4. Eddy Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5171013, -84.8519974

5. Teegardin Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5881004, -84.9049988

6. North Otsego Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5960999, -84.8855972

7. Renner Cemetery
Waterloo, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5170900, -85.0040700

8. Barkers Chapel Cemetery
Summit, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5130997, -85.0083008

9. Alvarado Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5737038, -84.8347702

10. Hill Side Cemetery
Pleasant Lake, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5682600, -85.0042620

11. Newcomer Cemetery
Butler, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4601440, -84.9440920

12. Bethel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5607986, -84.8182983

13. Pleasant Lake Cemetery
Pleasant Lake, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5752983, -85.0092010

14. Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Cemetery
Waterloo, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4918785, -85.0146103

15. South Scott Cemetery
Angola, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6199989, -84.9238968

16. Rude Cemetery
Butler, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4453560, -84.8905210

17. Schiffli Cemetery
Waterloo, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5161900, -85.0410400

18. Clark Matson Cemetery
Pleasant Lake, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5917015, -85.0177994

19. Metz Cemetery
Metz, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6112251, -84.8376312

20. Norris Cemetery
Butler, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4435740, -84.8638840

21. Forney Cemetery
Waterloo, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4984700, -85.0451000

22. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Metz, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6134987, -84.8276978

23. Wilhelm Farm Cemetery
Waterloo, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4624600, -85.0257560

24. Farnham Cemetery
Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4664001, -84.8003006