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Pvt George Washington Marshall

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Birth	:	4 Jul 1833 Jefferson County, New York, USA
Death	:	5 Feb 1914 Valparaiso, Saunders County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Valparaiso Cemetery, Valparaiso, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0758018, -96.8471985
Description	:	George W. Marshall Residence St Louis MO; 28 years old. Enlisted on 10/30/1861 as a Private. On 11/13/1861 he mustered into "D" Co. IA 5th Cavalry He was discharged on 11/21/1864 at Nashville, TN GAR 1833 - 1914 Valparaiso Visitor; Valparaiso, Nebraska February 12, 1914 (Transcribed exactly as paper account - informant unknown). "Pioneer and Soldier Called" GEORGE W. MARSHALL George W. Marshall, civil war veteran, an early settler, and one of the best known and universally loved citizens of Saunders county, passed away at his late home in Valparaiso, at 5 o'clock, p.m. Thursday, February 5, 1914. His death was brought on by the general infirmities of old... Read More	George W. Marshall Residence St Louis MO; 28 years old. Enlisted on 10/30/1861 as a Private. On 11/13/1861 he mustered into "D" Co. IA 5th Cavalry He was discharged on 11/21/1864 at Nashville, TN GAR 1833 - 1914 Valparaiso Visitor; Valparaiso, Nebraska February 12, 1914 (Transcribed exactly as paper account - informant unknown). "Pioneer and Soldier Called" GEORGE W. MARSHALL George W. Marshall, civil war veteran, an early settler, and one of the best known and universally loved citizens of Saunders county, passed away at his late home in Valparaiso, at 5 o'clock, p.m. Thursday, February 5, 1914. His death was brought on by the general infirmities of old age. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, February 8th, from the M.E. church, and were conducted by Rev. R. F. Farley. The remains were then conveyed to the Valparaiso cemetery and laid to rest. George W. Marshall was born in Jefferson county, New York, on July 4th, 1833. He moved with his parents to Iowa when ten years of age. He came to Nebraska as early as 1843, and located on a homestead in Douglas county. At the breaking out of the Civil war, Mr. Marshall enlisted in Company D., Fifth Iowa Regiment Cavalry Volunteers, and served for a period of three years. At the close of the rebellion he received an honorable discharge and then returned to Nebraska. In the year 1866 he was married to Sarah J. Thompson and to this union were born three sons and one daughter, H.B., S.A., and George E., and Mrs. Emily Peterson all of whom, with the aged wife and mother are left to sorrow because of his death. In the year 1869 they moved to Saunders county and settled on a farm in Rock Creek precinct. This place was home until he and Mrs. Marshall retired from the farm and moved into Valparaiso. Mr. Marshall united with the M.E. church in early life and always lived a consistent Christian. He was universally loved and respected by old and young alike, and no one ever spoke a harmful word regarding his life and conduct. The deep sympathy of all our people are extended to the sorrowing wife and children. The casket wrapped in the American flag was taken to the church, the procession being led by the surviving civil war veterans of this community. The pall bearers were sons of veterans. _____________________________ He served with Company D, 5th Iowa Cavalry, Grand Army of the Republic during the Civil War. He was shot in the leg during one of the battles. He married SARAH JANE ROBINSON THOMPSON on March 11, 1866 in Waterloo, Douglas County, Nebraska. George passed away at the age of 80 years, 7 months and 1 day on February 5, 1914. _____________________________ Past and present of Saunders County, Nebraska : a record of settlement, organization, progress and achievement Chicago: S.J. Clarke Pub. Co., 1915, 941 pgs.; by L W Gilchrist George W. Marshall was a pioneer of Nebraska and for a number of years before his demise carried on general farming in Rock Creek township, Saunders county. He was also a veteran of the Civil war and in all relations of life measured up to high standards of manhood. His birth occurred in Jefferson county. New York, on the 4th of July, 1833, and he lived in that state until he was eleven years of age, accompanying his parents in 1844 to Iowa. He attended the country schools of both states and during his boyhood and youth also became familiar with agricultural work. In 1857 Mr. Marshall removed to the territory of Nebraska and worked as a farm hand until the 13th of November, 1861, when he enlisted in Company D, Fifth Iowa Volunteer Cavalry for service in defense of the Union. He remained at the front for three years, being discharged on the 21st of November, 1864, and during that time participated in many hard fought battles. On returning to civil life he homesteaded eighty acres near Valley, Nebraska, becoming one of the first settlers of that district. For a considerable period he lived in a dugout and before he could plant crops it was necessary to break the virgin prairie, which was a difficult task. He was not discouraged, however, and in time had his land under cultivation. At length he sold that place and purchased property in the Elkhorn valley, where he remained for three years, after which he came to Saunders county and bought a quarter section of land in Rock Creek township. He concentrated his energies upon the further improvement and operation of that farm during the remainder of his life, passing away on the 5th of February, 1914. He was prompt and efficient in his work, and his wisely directed labors yielded him a good income. On the 19th of July, 1876, Mr. Marshall was united in marriage to Mrs. Sarah Jane (Robinson) Thompson, a native of Monongalia county, West Virginia, by whom he had four children: Emma, now the wife of S. Peterson; Harley B., who is operating the homestead; Samuel A., a resident of California; and George El, who is a veteran of the Spanish-American war and is now engaged in farming about three miles north of Valparaiso. Mr. Marshall supported the candidates and measures of the republican party at the polls but never aspired to public office, as his farm work demanded his entire attention. He was an active member of the Farmers Alliance and was always ready to co-operate in movements seeking the welfare of the farmers of the county. Through his connection with Major Harlan Baird Post, No. 64, G. A. R., he kept in touch with his comrades of the '60s and this association gave him much pleasure. He was a consistent member of the Methodist church and for some time served as class leader. He reached the advanced age of eighty-one years and received the honor and esteem to which his long, active and upright life entitled him. His demise was deeply regretted and his many friends still cherish his memory. ________________________________ ROCK CREEK PRECINCT. W. L. Ingram located upon Section 20, at the point known as Ingram's Grove, in Rock Creek Precinct, one of the finest groves of black walnut and oak timber in the county, about the year 1863. He also took up a claim on Section 2, through which the old trail passed, which he maintained as a "ranch." G. W. Marshall and James Kelly settled in 1868, and John Scott, William Scott and Samuel Scott, in 1869. In 1869, the township was divided into four districts. A sod schoolhouse was built on Section 26, on the land of James Kelly. In 1870, a school was opened with John McGee as teacher, which was the first school established in the precinct. In 1871, a second sod schoolhouse was erected on Section 10, and during the winter a school was maintained with David Murch, afterward County Commissioner, as teacher. In 1872, the township issued its bonds and built four frame schoolhouses. The first school officers after the organization of the districts were: S. G. Chaney, Director; John Harrell, Moderator, and B. F. Omdorff, Treasurer.

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Pvt George Washington Marshall's memorial is located at: Valparaiso Cemetery, Valparaiso, Saunders County, USA.
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Pvt George Washington Marshall death on 5 Feb 1914 in Valparaiso, Saunders County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.0758018
Longitude: -96.8471985

Family Members:

Parent

Samuel Marshall

(1794 - 1846)

Emily Dyke Allen Marshall Denton

(1807 - 1874)

Spouse

Sarah Jane Marshall

(1840 - 1925)

Siblings

Allen Marshall

(1830 - 1905)

Paul Pardon Marshall

(1837 - 1913)

Children

Emily Frances Marshall Peterson

(1867 - 1949)

Harlan Baird Marshall

(1869 - 1952)

Samuel Arthur Marshall

(1877 - 1955)

George Edgar Marshall

(1879 - 1959)

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1. Valparaiso Cemetery
Valparaiso, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0758018, -96.8471985

2. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0675011, -96.8407974

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Coordinate: 41.1335983, -96.9460983

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Coordinate: 40.9909600, -96.7868000

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Coordinate: 41.0820400, -96.7177000

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Coordinate: 41.1473800, -96.7498400

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Coordinate: 40.9947014, -96.9381027

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Coordinate: 41.1656000, -96.9410000

13. National Bohemian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2025290, -96.8303790

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Coordinate: 41.0746994, -97.0242004

15. Fish Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9445500, -96.8817200

16. Saint John Nepomucene Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1910820, -96.7371140

17. Oak Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9455986, -96.7664032

18. Saunders County Rural Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0875000, -96.6557000

19. Czech Presbyterian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1557999, -96.6860962

20. Brainard IOOF Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1772700, -96.9860000

21. Old Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1772300, -96.9871300

22. Pokorny Cemetery
Chapman Township, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1764774, -96.7055589

23. Union Cemetery
Dwight, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0755997, -97.0419006

24. Bohemian National Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1770300, -96.9885800