Birth
Datus J. Cole was born in Berne on June 13,1831[1] the son of Teunis T. Cole and Caturah[2] (Katura Warner)[3]. His brother Joel B. Cole was also in the Union Army.
Marriage & Children
Datus Cole married Catherine Long at the Onesquethaw Reformed Church on September 29, 1860
Military Service
| Residence: | New Scotland, Albany County, NY |
| Enlistment Date: | 24 October 1862 |
| Enlistment Place: | Albany, NY |
| Enlistment Rank: | Private |
| State Served: | New York |
| Regiment: | 177th Infantry |
| Company: | Company G |
| Died of Disease on: | 28 Apr 1863 |
| Place of Death: | Bonnet Carre, LA |
| Additional Remarks: Enlisted at the age of 26 to serve 9 months.[4]
Parents names Teunis and Ketura, Married, Born in Berne, NY on June 13, 1831, Age 26 years, Mechanic, Dark eyes, Dark hair, Dark complexion, 5'10" tall.[1] |
| Sources Used: Ancestry.com military databases. |
Death
His widow, Catherine, received her pension for his service on January 11, 1864.[5]
Obituary
Additional Research Notes
Additional Media
Monday 27, 1863: Came off Guard 2 oclock. Went down to my tent and went to bed. Do not feel very well today. Stewed some dried apples for dinner. They were excelent. It has rained about all afternoon. Datus J. Cole is not expected to live. He has got the fever.- George H. Warner Diary 1863.
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