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William Battin

Birth	:	7 Sep 1839 Graysville, Monroe County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	25 Sep 1922 Redwood Falls, Redwood County, Minnesota, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1441994, -95.1671982
Description	:	William Battin, aged 83 years and 18 days and a resident of Clay county since 1872, was killed at Redwood Falls, Minnesota, Monday, September 25th. Mr. Battin and his wife left Spencer that morning for Morton, Minnesota, where they expected to visit in the home of their son, W.F. Battin and family. On their way they stopped at Redwood Falls for a short visit with relatives and friends. Mr. Battin had been down town in an automobile and was returning to the home where he was visiting. As he stepped from the car and started to walk across the street... Read More	William Battin, aged 83 years and 18 days and a resident of Clay county since 1872, was killed at Redwood Falls, Minnesota, Monday, September 25th. Mr. Battin and his wife left Spencer that morning for Morton, Minnesota, where they expected to visit in the home of their son, W.F. Battin and family. On their way they stopped at Redwood Falls for a short visit with relatives and friends. Mr. Battin had been down town in an automobile and was returning to the home where he was visiting. As he stepped from the car and started to walk across the street he was struck by a passing car. The driver explained that the sun was shining on the windshield so as to make it impossible to see the street in front of him. Traffic was heavy at this time for a fair was in session in Redwood Falls and the city was crowded. Mr. Battin was taken to a hospital and everything possible done for him. The accident occurred late in the afternoon and he died at ten-fifty o'clock that night. William Battin was born September 7, 1839, at Graysville, Ohio. He was married in Green county, Wisconsin, March 21, 1869, to Miss Lucy P. Van Matre. Mr. Battin saw service in the Civil war and at the close of the conflict he brought his family to Clay county, Iowa. The family home was for some time on section two, Clay township, and for the past few years Mr. and Mrs. Battin have made their home in Spencer. Besides his wife he is survived by his two sons, L.A. Battin of Spencer and W.F. Battin of Morton, Minnesota. There are also several brothers and sisters surviving. Mr. Battin was a member of the Christian church, having joined in 1896. He was also a member of the G.A.R. The body was brought to Spencer and funeral services conducted Friday in charge of the Rev. W.F. Hurst, pastor of the Christian church. Interment was made in Riverside cemetery. News-Herald, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa; October 5, 1922 Civil War Veteran; Company C, 25th Infantry Regiment Ohio American Civil War Soldiers about William Battin Name: William Battin Enlistment Date: 10 Jun 1861 Side Served: Union State Served: Ohio Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 10 June 1861 at the age of 19. Enlisted in Company C, 25th Infantry Regiment Ohio on 10 Jun 1861. Received a disability discharge from Company C, 25th Infantry Regiment Ohio on 8 May 1864 at Charleston, SC. Promoted to Full Corporal on 5 Nov 1864

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William Battin's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, USA.
When did William Battin death?
William Battin death on 25 Sep 1922 in Redwood Falls, Redwood County, Minnesota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William Battin's memorial?
Latitude: 43.1441994
Longitude: -95.1671982

Family Members:

Spouse

Lucy P. Van Matre Battin

(1842 - 1923)

Children

Louis Aaron Battin

(1885 - 1938)

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