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This is the biography of the Orrison Family. It was kindly
sent to me by Kathy Townsley. John Orrison was her 2nd great-grandfather on her mother's side. If you have more info for her she can be contacted at ktown@comcomach.com or myself at alhnpacw@hotmail.com .. If you have links to add or Biographies please contact me at alhnpacw@hotmail.com . |
| John Orrison | 115th Ohio Infantry | Company D |
| ANNIAS ORRISON | 20th Mich. Infantry | Company E |
| GEORGE ORRISON | 9th Mich. Infantry or Cav. | Company M |
From Military Pension Records for JOHN ORRISON:
John was 5 ft 5 in tall with fair complexion, light hair and blue eyes. He was married by Lewis McCoy, J.P. (Lewis McCoy was also his Captain in the War.) He was a private in the Civil War-Company D. 115 Ohio Infantry Volunteers. Date of enrollment - August 15, 1862. He received an Honorable Discharge at Murfreesboro, TN on June 22, 1865.
On Declaration for Original Invalid Pension dated June 26, 1880: At Murfreesboro, TN "on or about the 15th day September, 1864, he was thrown from his horse while in pursuit of bushwackers, being mounted for that purpose, and that he was injured in the small of his back by the fall. And that on or about the 28th day of April 1863 while at Murfreesboro in the State of Tennessee, he was taken with diarrhea which has since became chronic, supposed cause was by a change of food & water. Then he was treated in hospitals as follows: At Murfreesboro, Tennessee May 1865 (for diarrhea and his eyesight is at present very poor."
War Department, Adjutant General's Office Washington, Sept. 9th, 1882: "
....enrolled on the 15th day of August, 1862, at Bayard, for 3 yrs, and is reported: on Co Roll to June 30.63.present.July & Aug.63.absent without leave.Sept. & Oct.63.present.same to Apl.30.65."
On Declaration for Original Pension dated April 6, 1888: "That while a member of the organization aforesaid, in the service and in the line of duty at Murfreesboro in the State of Tenn on or about June 1864, he was taken sudenly blind did not know the immediate cause. was taken to general hospital in Murfreesboro, dont know the name. this has always affected his eyes. eyes weak and sore. water a good deal especialy when he is in the wind. In November about the 1864 middle of the month he was detailed with three comrads out of each company and full Company K of his rigiment. mounted and sent to pick of bushwackers around Murfreesboro, Tenn, his horse stumbled and throwed him. hurt him across the small of the back. this has troubled him ever since and grows worse. Also at Covington Ky. in Spring of 1863, he contracted chronic diarrhea, reported at sick call at differant times excused from duty and treated by Regimental Surgeon. was troubled with this during the balance of the time he was in service by spells, followed him for several years after he came out. this has resulted in piles which he has prety bad. he made application for pension a number of years ago No. of claim 396216. never put in any testimony. or got order for examination or any communication whatever except a circular letter saying his claim was rejected because he furnished no evidence and they was never any called for."
On Declaration for Invalid Pension Under New Law date July 26, 1890: "That he is disabled in the following manner, to wit: lame back caused by fall off horse in service, piles and disease of eyes."
After the service he lived in New Chambersburg, Columbiana County, Ohio until the spring of 1867 and after that time at Springport, Jackson Country, Michigan. His occupation was a day laborer. (National Archives Soldier's Certificate No. 740630.)
Note: Church marriage records in Lisbon, Ohio.
From Springport Signal - May 8, 1919
"John Orrison Dies Saturday at the Home of His Daughter in Partello"
"After a long illness, John Orrison, a well known and highly respected resident of this place for many years, and a veteran of the Civil War, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E.H. Luff, of Partello, Saturday"
"The funeral was held from the M.E. Church Monday afternoon in charge of G.A.R. and W.R.C., Burial in the Springport cemetery."
"John Orrison, son of Peter and Mary Orrison, was born at New Franklin, Stark Co., Ohio March 22, 1837, and departed this life May 3, 1919, age 82 years, 1 mo. and 11 days"
"On March 9th, 1859, he was united in marriage to Miss Harriet Ruff. To this union were born five children - three sons and three (two) daughters. The three sons, Jesse, Peter, and Albert, with the mother, having preceeded him to the better land."
"The two daughters, - Mrs. Clarence (Mary) Camburn, of Springport, and Mrs. E.H. (Anna) Luff of Partello, also one brother Lafe Orrison, and one sister Mrs. Charles (Catherine) Carrington, both of Springport, together with eight grandchildren and seven great grand children and a host of other relatives and friends are left to mourn."
"He was a Civil war veteran, having enlisted in the service in 1862, in Co. D., 115 Ohio Volunteer Infantry, serving three years, until the close of the war, after which he came with his family to Michigan where he has since made his home in and around Springport."
"Uncle John", as he was familiarly known, will be missed by all."
Born: 1840 Died: September 10, 1863 Buried in the National Cemetary, Camp Nelson, Kentucky. At Springport Cemetery, Springport, MI, there is a marker for Annias Orrison. He enlisted Co. E 20th Mich. Inf. July 28, 1862 at Springport for three years, age 22 - mustered August 16, 1862 - died of disease at Hickman Bridge, KY.
From Book of Wars, Jackson Co. Library
George Orrison B. 1842 - d. 5/18/1864 Enlisted in Co. M., 9th Inf. (This should be Cavalry see Note 1) July 11, 1863 at Springport, MI, for three years, age 21 yrs - mustered July 13, 1863 - taken prisoner at Rutledge, Tenn. Dec. 16, 1863 - died Andersonville, GA. Buried in the National Cemetary at Andersonville.
From "Oyers Corners to Springport":
The Ninth Cavalry had with them the following Springport boys: Edward Ferris, George Orrison and George Battershaw. All were taken prisoner at Bean's Station, Tennessee, December 16, 1863, and Ferris and Orrison died in Libby Prison. The former March 23, 1864. Battershaw returned to this place where he lived a number of years. Then moving to Concord township. His present residence is unknown.
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