JEFFERSON COUNTY NEW YORK
CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS' BIOGRAPHIES
WILLIAM IRA EASTON
Union Soldier - Distinguished Service
Wilber Easton, a native of England, emigrated to America, locating in the town of Clayton, where he married Lois, daughter of Ira W. and Charlotte (Hubbard) Patchin, They moved to Wolfe Island, Canada and farmed there until the Civil War when they moved back to the U.S. and settled in Depauville in 1864.They had seven children, viz.: Nathan H., James B., Charles, Nelson O., Hollis G., Ella M., and William Ira.
William Ira Easton was born 15 November 1845 on Wolfe Island, Canada, and was a resident of Depauville.
He enlisted 20 July 1864 at the age of 18 years. William served as a Private in the Civil War; he was in Co. G, 10th NY Heavy Artillery. William participated in the battle of Cedar Creek and before, Petersburg. He was honorably discharged 29 June 1865, serving 11 months, 8 days. He had suffered a gunshot wound in the left leg. William married Rosella Mary Hoan of Rosiere, NY on September 6, 1893 in Cape Vincent, NY.
William Ira Easton died 18 July 1897 in Brownville, NY.
Sources:
Jefferson County NYGenWeb, US Civil War Service Records, "Electronic," for William Easton.
Obituary of Nelson Omar Easton "Watertown Daily Times - August 4, 1936
Child's Gazetteer of Jefferson County, Town of Clayton"
BAPTISM: Records for the Anglican Churches of Wolfe Island, Frontenac, Ontario, Canada\line Publication: Joseph S. Stauffer Library, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada\line Media: Church Record\line Page: Book 3W1, page 17, line 17