Coons, Jacob
From Helderberg Hilltowns of Albany County, NY
Birth
Jacob Coons was born in Berne[1] on January 6, 1824, a son of John and Sophrina Coons. [2]
Marriage & Children
He married Nancy ____ who was born at about 1831, at about 1848 in Schoharie County and had the following known children:
- Michael Coons
- Alonzo Coons
- Chauncy Coons
- Louisa Coons
Military Service
| Residence: | Middleburg[2] |
| Enlistment Date: | 2 Sept 1862[3] |
| Enlistment Place: | Middleburg[3] |
| Enlistment Rank: | Private |
| State Served: | New York |
| Regiment: | 134th Infantry[3] |
| Company: | Company D[3] |
| Muster Out Date: | 10 June 1865[3] |
| Muster Out Place: | Bladensburg, MD[3] |
| Additional Remarks: Enlisted at the age of 39 to serve 3 years. [3]
Born in Berne, NY, Age 39, Farmer, Gray eyes, Black hair, Dark complexion, 5’8” tall. [1] |
| Sources Used: Town and City Registers; Annual Report of the Adjutant General of the State of New York. |
Death
Jacob died on February 12, 1900[4]
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