The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 3, January 1, 1944 & December 18, 1947. Miami University Students Volunteer for “Siege of Cincinnati, Ohio”. In the fall of 1862, there was no other city in United States had ever had to fortified against an advancing foe as was Cincinnati during the second year of the Civil War. The fall session at Miami University had just opened when news of the approach of General Kirby Smith’s troops towards the southern boundary of Ohio, with all that it applied. Quickly following this came the word that General Lew Wallace was in command of Cincinnati. Charles H. Fiske, a loyal Union boy and Miami University student who home was in Newport, Kentucky sent a wire to General Lew Wallace, asking if he would accept a company of volunteers. An affirmation reply came from General Lew Wallace and your Charles H. Fiske went to work. First he secured a two horse wagon, and with fifer and drummer aboard, scoured Oxford township for arms and ammunition, at the same time spreading the call for volunteers. He gathered all the shotguns, rifles, lead bullet molds, and ammunition of war which he could be found. On his return to Oxford, he found many eager to enlist. Fiske was elected captain. Mart Jones, who had seen service in the 100 days call for troops, was elected first lieutenant, and John J. Davis, a Miami University student, was made second lieutenant. Captain Fiske named his non-commissioned offers as shown in the roster of the company. One of the privates was John N. Irwin. All of the Miami University students who had arrived for the fall term, with the exception of perhaps a dozen were enrolled. Men, young and old, from Oxford and that township were enrolled. Within twenty four hours the company was organized, armed and ready to march. They were taken to Cincinnati by train, arriving in time to be entered before supper upon the roster of troops for service in behalf of United States. The ate in the old Sixth Street Market house and were assigned to quarters in the Smith and Nixon Hall on Vine Street, near Sixth Street.

Technorati Tags: The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 3,January 1,1944 & December 18,1947. Miami University Students Volunteer for “Siege of Cincinnati,Ohio”. In the fall of 1862,there was no other city in United States had ever had to fortified against an advancing foe as was Cincinnati during the second year of the Civil War. The fall session at Miami University had just opened when news of the approach of General Kirby Smith’s troops towards the southern boundary of Ohio,with all that it applied. Quickly following this came the word that General Lew Wallace was in command of Cincinnati. Charles H. Fiske,a loyal Union boy and Miami University student who home was in Newport,Kentucky sent a wire to General Lew Wallace,asking if he would accept a company of volunteers. An affirmation reply came from General Lew Wallace and your Charles H. Fiske went to work. First he secured a two horse wagon,and with fifer and drummer aboard,scoured Oxford township for arms and ammunition,at the same time spreading the call for volunteers. He gathered all the shotguns,rifles,lead bullet molds,and ammunition of war which he could be found. On his return to Oxford,he found many eager to enlist. Fiske was elected captain. Mart Jones,who had seen service in the 100 days call for troops,was elected first lieutenant,and John J. Davis,a Miami University student,was made second lieutenant. Captain Fiske named his non-commissioned offers as shown in the roster of the company. One of the privates was John N. Irwin. All of the Miami University students who had arrived for the fall term,with the exception of perhaps a dozen were enrolled. Men,young and old,from Oxford and that township were enrolled. Within twenty four hours the company was organized,armed and ready to march. They were taken to Cincinnati by train,arriving in time to be entered before supper upon the roster of troops for service in behalf of United States. The ate in the old Sixth Street Market house and were assigned to quarters in the Smith and Nixon Hall on Vine Street,near Sixth Street.

George Moore Irwin, age 5 year old, minor and his sister, Lydia Moore Irwin, age 7, minor, listed in the Deed and Estate, Box 4, page 190 in Warren County, Ohio, on 12 May 1875, of their father, John N. Irwin who had died on 27 Mar 1874 and their mother, Ruth Ann Moore Irwin as still living. Ruth Ann Moore Irwin’s step brother, Ferman M. Moore was granted guardian of the children, George Moore Irwin and Lydia Moore Irwin. J.M. Voorhis and F.M. Voorhis filed securities.

Technorati Tags: George Moore Irwin,age 5 year old,minor and his sister,Lydia Moore Irwin,age 7,minor,listed in the Deed and Estate,Box 4,page 190 in Warren County,Ohio,on 12 May 1875,of their father,John N. Irwin who had died on 27 Mar 1874 and their mother,Ruth Ann Moore Irwin as still living. Ruth Ann Moore Irwin’s step brother,Ferman M. Moore was granted guardian of the children,George Moore Irwin and Lydia Moore Irwin. J.M. Voorhis and F.M. Voorhis filed securities.

Estate of John N. Irwin, decease, in probate court of Warren County, Ohio. His estate was filed on 4 April 1874. His brother, William Cox Irwin is mention, and balance of $6,000. William C. McVay listed as Sureties. On 13 June 1874, inventory was taken and sale bill. In May Term of 1875, in Probate Court, his estate was advertised. In June Term of 1875 in Probate Court there was a final settlement of John N. Irwin estate.

Technorati Tags: Estate of John N. Irwin,decease,in probate court of Warren County,Ohio. His estate was filed on 4 April 1874. His brother,William Cox Irwin is mention,and balance of $6,000. William C. McVay listed as Sureties. On 13 June 1874,inventory was taken and sale bill. In May Term of 1875,in Probate Court,his estate was advertised. In June Term of 1875 in Probate Court there was a final settlement of John N. Irwin estate.

John N. Irwin death record. John is the son of Robert Irwin and Lydia (Cox) Irwin. John died from disease. He was born 17 November 1840 and died 27 March 1874, age 33, 4 months, 10 days old. He was born and died in Deerfield Township, Warren County, Ohio. John was married to Ruth Ann (Moore) Irwin.

Technorati Tags: John N. Irwin death record. John is the son of Robert Irwin and Lydia (Cox) Irwin. John died from disease. He was born 17 November 1840 and died 27 March 1874,age 33,4 months,10 days old. He was born and died in Deerfield Township,Warren County,Ohio. John was married to Ruth Ann (Moore) Irwin. Note: Another death record for John N. Irwin has different information. His name listed only his initial J.N. Irwin,born on 16 Jan 1838 died on 26 March 1874,age 36 years,2 months,10 days old,Born and died in Deerfield Township,Ohio. Married,John was married to Ruth Ann (Moore) Irwin

Note: Another death record for John N. Irwin has different information. His name listed only his initial J.N. Irwin, born on 16 Jan 1838 died on 26 March 1874, age 36 years, 2 months, 10 days old, Born and died in Deerfield Township, Warren County, Ohio. Married, John was married to Ruth Ann (Moore) Irwin.

John N. Irwin and Lydia Cox Irwin death records. John N. Irwin was son of Robert Irwin and Lydia Cox. John was born on 16 Jan 1838 died on 26 March 1874, age 36 years, 2 months, 10 days old. John was married to Ruth Ann (Moore) Irwin. Lydia Cox Irwin was daughter of William Cox Irwin and Sarah Harper. Lydia was born on 22 Sep 1853 and died on 24 March 1874, age 20 years, 6 months, 2 days old. Lydia was single. John and Lydia both were born and died in Deerfield Township, Warren County, Ohio.

Technorati Tags: John N. Irwin and Lydia Cox Irwin death records. John N. Irwin was son of Robert Irwin and Lydia Cox. John was born on 16 Jan 1838 died on 26 March 1874,age 36 years,2 months,10 days old. John was married to Ruth Ann (Moore) Irwin. Lydia Cox Irwin was daughter of William Cox Irwin and Sarah Harper. Lydia was born on 22 Sep 1853 and died on 24 March 1874,age 20 years,6 months,2 days old. Lydia was single. John and Lydia both were born and died in Deerfield Township,Warren County,Ohio.

Estate of Robert Irwin, deceased, on 18 June 1875 William Cox Irwin files application for administrator, Bond is $4,000, William C. McVay and R. Argadine pay sureties. William Cox Irwin is Robert Irwin’s oldest son. R. Argadine maybe Robert C. Argadine the husband of Martha A. Baxter who lived in Deerfield Township in 1880. The Baxter family lived next door to William Cox Irwin. William C. McVay and Robert Irwin are listed as securities on John N. Irwin’s estate (son of Robert Irwin) with William Cox Irwin as Administrator. William C. McVay is somehow related to Robert Irwin’s family. This record is found in Warren County, Ohio Records Center and Archives, Deeds and Estates, Book 4, Page 194.

Technorati Tags: Estate of Robert Irwin,deceased,on 18 June 1875 William Cox Irwin files application for administrator of estate,Bond is $4,000,William C. McVay and R. Argadine pay sureties. William Cox Irwin is Robert Irwin’s oldest son,R. Argadine maybe Robert C. Argadine the husband of Martha A. Baxter who lived in Deerfield Township in 1880,The Baxter family lived next door to William Cox Irwin,William C. McVay and Robert Irwin are listed as securities on John N. Irwin’s estate (son of Robert Irwin) with William Cox Irwin as Administrator. William C. McVay is somehow related to Robert Irwin’s family,This record is found in Warren County,Ohio Records Center and Archives,Deeds and Estates,Book 4,Page 194.

Estate of John N. Irwin, son of Robert Irwin and Lydia Cox. Recorded on 4 April 1874 in Warren County Records and Archives, Deeds & Estates, Book 4, Page 124. His older brother, William Cox Irwin pays bond of $600, his father, Robert Irwin and William C. McVay, Sureties.

Technorati Tags: Estate,John N. Irwin,son,Robert Irwin,Lydia Cox,Recorded on 4 April 1874,Warren County Records and Archives,Deeds & Estates,Book 4,Page 124,older brother,William Cox Irwin,pays bond of $600,his father,William C. McVay,Sureties.

Estate of Lydia M. Irwin and George M. Irwin minors children of John N. Irwin and Ruth Ann Moore dated May 12, 1875. Their uncle, Ferman M. Moore applies for Guardianship with bond of $400. , J.M. Voorhis (James Monroe Voorhes) and F. M. Voorhes (Francis M. M. Voorhes).

Technorati Tags: Estate,Lydia M. Irwin,George M. Irwin,minors children,John N. Irwin,Ruth Ann Moore,dated,May 12,1875,uncle,Ferman M. Moore,Guardianship,bond $400.,J.M. Voorhis,James Monroe Voorhes,F. M. Voorhes,Francis M. M. Voorhes

John N. Irwin Estate dated 4 April 1874. Administrator was William Cox Irwin. Widow was Ruth A. Irwin. Heirs: minor son, George M. Irwin, minor daughter, Lydia M. Irwin. Note: John died on or about 29 March 1874.

Technorati Tags: John N. Irwin,Estate,4 April 1874,Administrator,William Cox Irwin. Widow,Ruth A. Irwin. Heirs: minor son,George M. Irwin,minor daughter,Lydia M. Irwin,John N. Irwin died on or about 29 March 1874