Dietz, Samuel
From Helderberg Hilltowns of Albany County, NY
Birth
Samuel Dietz was born in April of 1841 at Berne, NY, the son of David Dietz and Martha Wright. He was a brother to Eli Dietz, who also served in the Civil War.
Marriage & Children
He married at about 1866, Emily ____ who was born in NY at about 1847. They had the following children:
- William E. Deitz
- Theodore Deitz
- Ella Deitz
- Orvil Deitz
- May Deitz
Military Service
| Residence at Enlistment: | Berne[1] |
| Place of Birth: | Berne, NY[1] |
| Date of Birth: | 3 or 13 or 18 April 1841[1] |
| Names of Parents: | David (Dietz) and Martha Wright[1] |
| Term of Enlistment: | 3 years[1] |
| Bounty Received: | $100.00[1] |
| Enlistment Date: | 1 September 1862 [2] |
| Enlistment Place: | Berne, New York[2] |
| Enlistment Rank: | Private |
| State Served: | New York |
| Regiment: | 61st Infantry[2][1] |
| Company: | Company I[2] |
| Muster Out Date: | 5 Jun 1865[2] |
| Muster Out Place: | Alexandria, VA[2] |
| Additional Remarks: Enlisted at the age of 23[2] Discharged June 15, 1865. PO Longeddy Sullivan Co NY[1] |
| Sources Used: Ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers; Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War |
Death
Samuel died on January 12, 1915 at Selkirk, NY.[3] He was buried at the Elmwood Cemetery in Bethlehem. His wife, Emily, died on September 1, 1933 and is buried beside him.
Obituary
Additional Research Notes
Additional Media
[[Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War|Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War
Civil War Pension Index
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