Birth
Jacob Towsan was born in about 1836 in Westerlo.[1] The spelling of his surname varies considerably.
Marriage & Children
Jacob married Welthy M. Miller (B. 1838, D. 1918), who was the daughter of Peter Miller and Maria Willman.[1]
They had the following children:
- Jason Towsan (B. 1863)[1]
- Peter Towsan (B. 1875)[1]
Military Service
| Name: | Jacob Towsan |
| Residence: | |
| Enlistment Date: | 25 March 1865[2] |
| Enlistment Place: | Albany, NY[2] |
| Enlistment Rank: | Private [2] |
| State Served: | New York |
| Regiment: | 43rd Infantry [2] |
| Company: | Company C[2] |
| Muster Out Date: | 27 June 1865[2] |
| Muster Out Place: | Washington, DC [2] |
| Additional Remarks: Enlisted at the age of 29 to serve one year. Also borne as Jacob Powson, Jr.[2] |
| Sources Used: 1865 census, Berne, Albany Co., NY, Annual Report of the Adjutant General of the State of New York. |
Death
Jacob's wife Welthy died first in 1918 and was buried at Gallupville Rural Cemetery, Town of Wright, Schoharie Co, NY.[1] Jacob Towsan died on July 24, 1925 and was buried with his wife at Gallupville Rural Cemetery.[1]
Obituary
Additional Research Notes
Additional Media
Civil War Pension Index
Sources
