Bio: Francis, Daniel
S., Civil War Soldier
Contact: Stan
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Clark Co., Wis. History Buff Researchers
Surnames:
Daniel
S. Francis, Civil War Soldier 1844 - 1926
Daniel was born 17 Nov 1844, the son of
George W. and Fanny Francis. His father was a native of MA and was a
carpenter and his mother was a dressmaker. The family was raised in Sutton,
Merrimac, NH. Daniel's older brother was George A. (1841) and his younger
brother was Samuel J. (1847). He also had two sisters, Franny Janet (1853)
and Carrie L. (1855). Daniel enlisted with Co. H of the
2nd
Regiment of the NH Inf., 27 May 1861. This was
the same unit that Alfred Eaton served with. Pvt. Francis' first
action was at Bull Run, VA, followed by the Siege of Yorktown, Williamsburg,
a Skirmish at Fair Oaks. He also fought in the 2nd Battle of
Bull Run, Fredericksburg and Gettysburg where he was severely wounded.
After being honorably discharged 21 June 1864, he immediately applied for
his pension because of the injuries he'd sustained. His brother George had
also joined the Union Army in the fall of 1861 and fought with Co. H, 4th
NH Inf. Daniel was both a woodsman and laborer. Margaret J. became
Daniel's wife in Pierce Co., WI,2 Feb 1868. She was born in NY Oct 1854 to
an Irish father and a Scottish mother. Margaret and Daniel farmed in Spring
Lake and had an estate valued at $400 in 1870. The nearest Post Office was
in Rock Elm. Their children were all born in Spring Lake, WI: William C. (Nov 1870, m. Ora Adams) and their twins born in
June 1875–Fanny
B. "Frankie" (m. Edward F., the son of Chris Wollenberg) and Herbert
A. They also lost one child. By 1880 they were farming in Thorp, WI,on a homestead in Sec. 34 which
was later issued to "David L. Francis" 15 Jan 1884 at the Eau Claire Land
Office. They later moved to Greenwood where both Herbert and Fanny taught
in the local schools. Margaret died 28 May 1925 after a long illness. At
the time of his death, Daniel was nearly 82 years old. He’d been up and
around as usual until about 6 pm Thursday evening 22 Apr 1926 when he became
ill. Medical aid was summoned but he passed away at home early the next
morning. Their funeral were both held from the home they were buried beside
one another in the Greenwood, WI City Cemetery.
Military Records
Daniel S. Francis is also featured in the book, "Civil
War Soldiers in the heart of Clark Co., Wisconsin."
Daniel S. Francis was
born November 17, 1849. He enlisted with Co. "H" of
the 2nd Regiment of the New Hampshire Infantry on May 27, 1861 serving as a
Private
and was discharged June 21, 1864. He died April 23, 19267 and is buried
in the Greenwood, Wisconsin City Cemetery. His daughter, Mrs. Fanny
Wollenberg, of 10525 Hale Ave., Chicago, Illinois
was listed as his next of kin on his grave registration.
Census
Information:
1860 Federal
Census, Elba, Dodge, Wisconsin
Name
Marital
Sex
Age
Nativity
Occupation Estate
Peter Green
M
Male
28
Ireland
Laborer $150 Margaret Green
W
Female
26
Ireland
David
M
Male
4
NJ James
M
Male
2
WI
Margaret
D
Female
1
WI (Likely the family of Margaret J.
Green)
1860 Federal
Census, Elba, Dodge, Wisconsin
Name
Sex
Age
Nativity
Occupation Estate
Thomas Green
Male
30
Ireland
Laborer $150 Margaret Green
Female
25
Ireland
Daniel
Male
7
NJ Joseph
Male
5
WI Patrick
Male
3
WI
(Likely an Aunt & Uncle of Margaret J. Green)
1860 Federal
Census, Rubicon, Dodge, Wisconsin
Name
Sex
Age
Nativity
Occupation Estate
Robert Green
Male
36
Ireland
Laborer $100 Elizabeth Green
Female
34
Ireland
William
Male
14
Ireland Margarett J.
Female
5
Ireland Elizabeth
Female
3
NY John H.
Male
2
WI
(Likely an Aunt & Uncle of Margaret J. Green)
1880 Federal
Census, Manchester, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
Name
Marital
Sex
Age
Nativity
Occupation
F-Nativity
M-Nativity
George W. Francis
M
Male
63
MA
Carpenter MA MA
Sarah J. Hall
W
Female
43
IL
Dress Maker KY SC
Marrian Gault
M
Female
45
NH
Keeping House NH NH
Etta Gault
M
Female
21
NH
Works Cotton Mill VT NH
Violeta Roby
D
Female
31
VT
Dress Maker VT 1900 U S Federal Census - Thorp, Clark Co., WI Name Relation Sex Race Age Marital Children Birth Place F Birth Place M Birth Place Occupation Francis, Daniel head m w 54 m-30yrs New Hampshire Massachusetts Massachusetts woodsman Francis, Margaret wife f w 45 m-30yrs 4/3 Living New York Ireland Scotland Francis, Fanny B. daughter f w 20? s Wisconsin New Hampshire New York teacher Francis, Herbert A. son m w 26 s Wisconsin New Hampshire New York teacher Francis, Wm. C. son m w 29 s Wisconsin New Hampshire New York woodsman
1905 Wisconsin State Census - Thorp, Clark
County
1910 U. S. Federal Census - Thorp, Clark County, Wisconsin Name Relation Sex Race Age Marital Status Birth Place Father Birth Place Mother Birth Place Occupation
Francis, Daniel head m w 64 m not known not known not known laborer Francis, Margaret wife f w 54 m New York Scotland not known Francis, William son m w 40 m Wisconsin unknown New York laborer Francis, Ora daughter in law f w 32 m Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Francis, Leona niece f w 7 s Wisconsin Wisconsin Pennsylvania Francis, Floyd nephew m w 5 s Wisconsin Wisconsin Pennsylvania Francis, Neil nephew m w 3 s Wisconsin Wisconsin Pennsylvania
1920 U. S. Federal Census - Greenwood, Clark County, Wisconsin Name Relation Sex Race Age Marital Status Birth Place Father Birth Place Mother Birth Place Occupation
Francis, Daniel head m w 75 m New Hampshire Massachusetts New Hampshire Francis, Margaret wife f w 65 m New York Ireland Scotland Francis, Leona M. grand-daughter f w 16 s Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin
1920 U. S. Federal Census - Greenwood, Clark County, Wisconsin Name Relation Sex Race Age Marital Status Birth Place Father Birth Place Mother Birth Place Occupation
Wollenburg, Edward head m w 46 m New York Prussia Prussia cashier Wollenburg, Fanny B. wife f w 44 m Wisconsin New Hampshire New York Wollenburg, Phyllis daughter f w 17 s Wisconsin New York Wisconsin Francis, Floyd G. nephew m w 15 s Wisconsin Wisconsin United States clerk Francis, Neil G. nephew m w 13 s Wisconsin Wisconsin United States Research Notes
Marriage Record Details
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Name:
Daniel S Francis
Age in 1860:
16
Birth Year:
abt 1844
Birthplace:
New Hampshire
Home in 1860:
Sutton, Merrimack, New Hampshire
Gender:
Male
Post Office:
Sutton
Value of real estate:
Household Members:
Name
Age
George W Francis
45
Hanny W Francis
45
George A Francis
19
Daniel S Francis
16
Samuel J Francis
13
Franny J Francis
7
Carrie L Francis
5
Timothy
Male
8/12
WI
Daniel
Male
Ireland
Clerk
Name
Relation
Sex
Race
Age
Marital Status
Birth Place
Parents Nativity
Occupation
Francis, Daniel
head
m
w
50
m
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Day Laborer
Francis, Margaret
wife
f
w
60
m
New York
Scotland
Francis, Samil S Green, Margaret Marriage Feb 02 1868
Pierce Co., WI
1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Daniel Franks Estimated Birth Year: abt 1845 Age in
1870: 25
Birthplace: Massachusetts
Home in 1870: Spring Lake, Pierce, Wisconsin Post Office: Rock Elm
Household Members: Name Age
Daniel Franks 25 MA Farmer
400 ---
Margrett Franks 17 WI
William Franks 2 WI
Greenwood, WI City Cemetery
(Was he actually born in 1868 or was this an older brother who died?)
Francis, William Charles 01-D002-07 13 Nov 1869 5 Dec 1914
Ora Adams 26 Sep 1900
Daniel S. & Margaret Francis
bro. of Mrs. Ed Wollenberg, b. Spring Valley, WI
(Spring Valley is in Pierce Co.)
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