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PVT William “Bill” Geary

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Birth	:	5 Dec 1863 Colorado, USA
Death	:	30 Jul 1928 Hot Springs, Fall River County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Hot Springs National Cemetery, Hot Springs, Fall River County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4394684, -103.4722214
Plot	:	Sec_7,Row_11,Site_2
Inscription	:	Indian Scout, Cavalry
Description	:	I believe the Sister is Mollie Annie Gerry Larvie. Not Larvis. Contributor: Elle Novak (50530335) Local family in Hot Springs say his last name is actually Gerry, not Geary. Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934 Record for William Gerry, (Now Known As); Bill Geary, Certificate #13733 Father: Elbridge Gerry Mother: Big Woman "Jennie" of the Oglala Sioux Tribe at Pine Ridge Service Info: Enlisted 26 Jan 1891 at Pine Ridge Agency, SD, PVT, Co. C, U.S. Indian Scouts. Discharged 26 July 1891 at Pine Ridge, SD, Exp. of Enlistment DOB:... Read More	I believe the Sister is Mollie Annie Gerry Larvie. Not Larvis. Contributor: Elle Novak (50530335) Local family in Hot Springs say his last name is actually Gerry, not Geary. Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934 Record for William Gerry, (Now Known As); Bill Geary, Certificate #13733 Father: Elbridge Gerry Mother: Big Woman "Jennie" of the Oglala Sioux Tribe at Pine Ridge Service Info: Enlisted 26 Jan 1891 at Pine Ridge Agency, SD, PVT, Co. C, U.S. Indian Scouts. Discharged 26 July 1891 at Pine Ridge, SD, Exp. of Enlistment DOB: 3 Dec 1863 POB: Colorado Age at Admission to Battle Mountain Sanitarium: 65 Date of Admission to BMS: 20 July 1928 Date of Death: 30 July 1928 Cause of Death: Arteriosclerosis Height:5'11.5" Complexion: Dark Color of Eyes: Brown Color of Hair: Black Read and Write: Yes Religion: Prot Occupation: Laborer Residence Subsequent to Discharge: Pine Ridge, SD Marital Status: Single Nearest Relative: Mollie Larvis, Sister, Belvidere, SD Interned at BMS Cemetery 1 August 1928 at 1PM Effects: $4.56 cash, Effects sold at sale Dec 18, 1929 for $5.85. ∼Bill was the son of Elbridge Gerry and Minerva Swift Bird. During the Indian Wars, Bill enlisted as a Private in Company C, Regiment US Indian Scouts, on January 26, 1891, at the Pine Ridge Agency in South Dakota. He served his 6 month enlistment and was released on July 26, 1891. Bill was admitted to the Battle Mountain Sanitarium, Hot Springs, Fall River, South Dakota, on July 20, 1928. He was described as 65 years old, standing 5' 11 1/2", with brown eyes, a dark complexion and dark hair. He was single, a Protestant, a laborer, and could read and write. He had been a resident of Pine Ridge, South Dakota. His sister, Mollie Larvis of Belvedere, South Dakota, was listed as his closest living relative. He passed away there 10 days later, on July 30th. He was buried on August 1st, at 1pm. His unclaimed personal effects were auctioned off for $5.85 by the Battle Mountain Sanitarium on Dec 18, 1929. ... Rapid City Journal March 06, 2012 By Curt Nettinga HOT SPRINGS - It was a solemn family reunion of sorts, during the Welcome Home Veterans ride on Feb. 25, when a special wreath was placed at the grave marker of William 'Bill' Geary. Brothers Fred and Ed Thompson, with their cousin Bryan Brewer placed the red-flower wreath - with blue ribbon reading 'Uncle Bill," at Geary's final resting place. Amid the Welcome Home ride, the large number of participants took a side trip to the National Cemetary on the grounds of the Hot Springs VA, to hold a brief memorial service. Following the service, the Geary descendants had a simple ceremony of their own. Bill Geary spent a year with the "Wild Bill Cody" troop in Europe prior to his joining the Army in 1891 and becoming an Indian scout. He moved to what was then the Battle Mountain Sanitarium - now the VA - when it was a home for soldiers, after losing his eyesight.

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Where is PVT William “Bill” Geary's memorial?
PVT William “Bill” Geary's memorial is located at: Hot Springs National Cemetery, Hot Springs, Fall River County, USA.
When did PVT William “Bill” Geary death?
PVT William “Bill” Geary death on 30 Jul 1928 in Hot Springs, Fall River County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the PVT William “Bill” Geary's memorial?
Latitude: 43.4394684
Longitude: -103.4722214

Family Members:

Parent

Siblings

Mollie Anne Gary (Gerry) Larvie

(1868 - 1935)

Benjamin Gerry

(1873 - 1925)

(unknow - unknow)

Louisa M “Amanda” Gerry Richards

(1875 - 1958)

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