Joseph M. York

1819–1904 · Male · died at 85

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Sarah Whitney1783–1857Mother John York1783–1862Father

Joseph M. York1819–1904Lovina Buzzell1820–1897Wife

Nancy E. (York) Oak1854–1918Daughter

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Service

Civil War · Army · 1863–1864 Confirmed

Private, Co. B, 30th Maine Infantry, of St. Albans: enlisted October 20, 1863, mustered in December 18, 1863, discharged April 20, 1864 (Maine Adjutant General's report, App. D, p. 825; 1890 Veterans Schedule). The 1860 census places Joseph M. York and his wife Lovina at St. Albans.

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Mother: Sarah Whitney 1783–1857
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Father: John York 1783–1862
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Wife: Lovina Buzzell 1820–1897
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Daughter: Nancy E. (York) Oak 1854–1918
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Born	JUL 1819, Newburgh, Penobscot, Maine, United States Unconfirmed evidence: show why Why: From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed. Review: not yet reviewed. What the labels mean
Died	9 SEP 1904 Unconfirmed evidence: show why Why: From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed. Review: not yet reviewed. What the labels mean
Military service	Private in Company B, 30th Maine Infantry, mustered in 18 December 1863, 18 Dec 1863, Maine Likely evidence: show why Why: The Maine Adjutant General's report for 1863 lists 'York Joseph M', aged 45, of St. Albans, married, in Company B of the 30th Maine Infantry, mustered 18 December 1863. His age fits the tree's birth year of 1819, and St. Albans is next to Dixmont, where his father died. The tree has no residence for him, so the identification is likely, not confirmed. Records: Appendix D, p. 151, 3rd Regiment Infantry, Co. I (mustered into U.S. service June 4 1861): 'Evans Joseph O \| 20 \| Somerville' with the remark 'Disc. for disability Dec. 26, '62' (the remark column prints half a row above the name it belongs to; 'Killed July 2 at Gettysburg' belongs to the next man, Fellows). Appendix D, p. 825, 30th Regiment Infantry, Co. B: 'York Joseph M \| 45 \| St Albans \| M', mustered 18 Dec 1863. Review: assessed 10-03-2026; evidence: Published transcription or compiled genealogy examined. What the labels mean

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Appendix D, p. 151, 3rd Regiment Infantry, Co. I (mustered into U.S. service June 4 1861): 'Evans Joseph O | 20 | Somerville' with the remark 'Disc. for disability Dec. 26, '62' (the remark column prints half a row above the name it belongs to; Appendix D, p. 825, 30th Regiment Infantry, Co. B: 'York Joseph M | 45 | St Albans | M' Other documents Citation only Military service

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Appendix D, p. 151, 3rd Regiment Infantry, Co. I (mustered into U.S. service June 4 1861): 'Evans Joseph O | 20 | Somerville' with the remark 'Disc. for disability Dec. 26, '62' (the remark column prints half a row above the name it belongs to; 'Killed July 2 at Gettysburg' belongs to the next man, Fellows). Appendix D, p. 825, 30th Regiment Infantry, Co. B: 'York Joseph M | 45 | St Albans | M', mustered 18 Dec 1863. Other documents

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