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George W. Oldfield 1845 - 1924

George W. Oldfield was born on April 2, 1845 in Hopedale, Harrison County, Ohio United States, and died at age 79 years old on December 9, 1924 in Marengo, Iowa County, IA. George Oldfield was buried at Marengo IOOF Cemetery 2242 Historic US 6, in Marengo.
George W. Oldfield
George Washington Oldfield
April 2, 1845
Hopedale, Harrison County, Ohio, 43976, United States
December 9, 1924
Marengo, Iowa County, Iowa, 52301, United States
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  • Introduction

    George W Oldfield's father was John J. Oldfield, born 1816 in Pennsylvania, and his mother was Sarah Ann Walker Fogle Oldfield (1828 - 1845). He had siblings Elizabeth, Louisa, Farmer, Amanda, Margot, John, and Nathan. When George was two, he was living with his parents and siblings Elizabeth, Mary, Farmer, and Amanda in Green, Ohio. His dad was a blacksmith. Fifty years later, George was living in Marengo Iowa with wife Ellen, to whom he had been married for 14 years. In the household were son Charles and daughter Mary A and Ethel. Anna Lauser was a boarder in the house as was John Jacob. George was married 3 times, first to Martha Ann Walker Oldfield (91846 - 1953). They had children Eliza, John, Allie, Edmond, Almon, Phebe and James. He then married Lucy E. Smith (1861 - 1926) and they had children Ethel, Charles, Merritt, and Mary Agnes. When he died, he was married to Ellen (1860 - 1926) and they had Phebe, Charles, and Mary A. George was a veteran of the Civil War and belonged to the GAR (the Grand Army of the Republic) which was composed of veterans of the Union Army.
  • 04/2
    1845

    Birthday

    April 2, 1845
    Birthdate
    Hopedale, Harrison County, Ohio 43976, United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    George was Caucasian.
  • Nationality & Locations

    George was born in Hopedale Ohio and lived in Green Ohio, Newton Iowas, Mariposa, Iowa, Koszta, Iowa, and Marengo Iowa. George died in Marengo and was buried there.
  • Professional Career

    George's Grand Army of the Republic record states that he was a Laborer.
  • 12/9
    1924

    Death

    December 9, 1924
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Marengo, Iowa County, Iowa 52301, United States
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Marengo IOOF Cemetery 2242 Historic US 6, in Marengo, Iowa County, Iowa 52301, United States
    Burial location
  • Obituary

    From Find A Grave: Civil War Veteran and member GAR Post 499 Col. John Connell at Marengo George Oldfield Age at Enlistment: 18 Enlistment Date: 1 Oct 1863 Rank at enlistment: Private State Served: Iowa Survived the War?: Yes Service Record: Enlisted in Company L, Iowa 9th Cavalry Regiment on 30 Oct 1863.Mustered out on 03 Feb 1866 at Little Rock, AR. Birth Date: abt 1845 Sources: Roster & Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of Rebellion
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George W Oldfield Gravesite
George W Oldfield Gravesite
The grave of Civil War veteran George W Oldfield in Marengo Iowa.
Date & Place: in Marengo, Iowa County, Iowa 52301, United States
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George W. & Mary Oldfield, Iowa
George W. & Mary Oldfield, Iowa
George W. Oldfield and his daughter, Mary ~ Marengo Iowa. No date offered by the submitter.
Date & Place: at Specht Photography in Marengo, Iowa United States of America
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George W. Oldfield and his daughter, Mary, in Marengo Iowa. The late 1800s do you think? Certainly not a father and daughter portrait you would find today!
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She's adorable and he looks terribly sad.
George W. Oldfield & sons
George W. Oldfield & sons
A portrait of George W. Oldfield and his four sons, Charlie, James, Al, and John.
People in photo include: Charlie Oldfield, James Hammer, Al Lovelace, and John Oldfield
Date & Place: in USA
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