Daniel Waltz and Susan A. Franklin
Husband Daniel Waltz 1
Born: 22 Nov 1839 - Würtemberg, Germany 1 Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: Daniel Waltz ( - ) 1 Mother: Barbara Bentler (1818-1846) 1
Marriage: 5 Nov 1871 2
Other Spouse: Annie Mullen ( -1868) 2 - 28 Apr 1864 2
Wife Susan A. Franklin 2
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: Joseph Franklin ( - ) 2 Mother: Mary [Unk] ( - ) 2
Children
1 F Mary Alice Waltz 3
Born: 14 Nov 1872 3 Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: Edward Miller ( - ) 3
2 M John Franklin Waltz 3
Born: 4 Jan 1874 3 Christened: Died: Buried:
3 M Conrad W. Waltz 3
Born: 22 Feb 1877 3 Christened: Died: Buried:
4 F Catherine May Waltz 3
Born: 12 Apr 1879 3 Christened: Died: Buried:
5 F Lydia E. Waltz 3
Born: 6 Apr 1893 3 Christened: Died: Buried:
General Notes: Husband - Daniel Waltz
After coming to Pennsylvania, he remained at the Lancaster County home until 1859, when he went to Woodward township, Clearfield County, and worked on a farm for Samuel Hegarty.
On March 9, 1862, he enlisted in Company E, 67th P. V. I., at Philadelphia, and after one month in that city was sent to Annapolis, Maryland, and placed on guard duty at Camp Parole. In the autumn the regiment was transferred to Harper's Ferry, and later to Bolivar Heights and Berryville, where they guarded the ferry. Their next station was at Winchester under Gen. Milroy, and there on June 15, 1863, there occurred a battle during which Mr. Waltz was taken prisoner. For three days he was held with others in an old fort without any food, and on being taken to Staunton, Virginia, they were each given a pint of flour for their first meal. Later Mr. Waltz spent three days in Libby prison and thirty-five days in Belle Isle, when he was paroled and taken to Richmond, and placed in a tobacco warehouse, remaining until the following day. From Richmond they went to City Point and then to Camp Parole in Maryland, arriving July 20, 1863. The formalities of the parole were not completed until October 1, 1863, and then nine of the number, including Mr. Waltz, took "French leave " for their homes in Pennsylvania, traveling on foot. Mr. Waltz remained at Columbia only a few days, then reported at Philadelphia for duty and was given a pass back to his regiment, which he rejoined at Bealton Station, Virginia. On the morning of the next day, October 29, 1863, they fought a battle with the Rebel force under Birney, driving him back, and soon afterward they met another force at Kelly's Ford, where they were again victorious. They went into winter quarters at Bragg Station, and in the spring of 1864 Mr. Waltz, whose term had expired, re-enlisted in the same company. Returning home on a furlough, he received a bounty of $300 in Monroe County, and then went to Michigan to visit his father. In April he came back to Pennsylvania and on the 28th of the month was married. May 3d he went to Lancaster County and on the 7th he reported at Philadelphia for duty. The 20th found him at Washington, and then he went to Belle Plains and to Fredericksburg where he rejoined his regiment, and later to Port Royal, Bowling Green, and Charles City, Virginia. At the last-named place they had another engagement with the Rebels after which they guarded the wagon train to White House Landing, and passed on to Fortress Monroe, Baltimore, and New Market, Virginia, where a skirmish took place on the 9th of July. From the Relay House in Maryland they went to Washington arriving July 13th, and as all communication was cut off they were sent to open the roads again. On July 16, they were taken to Leesburg, Virginia, and then to Snicker's Gap, returning to Washington with one brigade, which later proceeded to Rockville and Clarksburg. At this place they were met by the enemy and driven back with heavy loss. On July 29, they reached Harper's Ferry where they remained, except for a short stay at Frederick City, until August 10, and then marched to Hallstown. There on August 29th, a victory was won over the Rebels, followed by a fight at Berryville, and a bloody encounter at Winchester, in which the company of which Mr. Waltz was a member had seven killed and thirty-nine wounded. The Rebels were, however, forced to retreat to Strasburg, being kept "on the run" all the way. This done, the regiment was sent to Front Royal, Virginia, rejoining the Army of the Potomac. On October 19, 1864, they were at Cedar Creek when the historic battle occurred under that heroic leader, Gen. Sheridan, with heavy loss to both sides, and on October 22 they defeated the enemy, at Fisher's Hill, attacking their breastworks and pursuing them, when driven out, to New Market. Later they went to Martinsburg as a guard for the wagon trains, and then moved to Kernstown, Harper's Ferry and City Point. Their quarters that winter were at Fort Fisher, and the opening of the last year of the fratricidal struggle found them eager for the decisive movements which brought it to a termination. On March 25, 1865, they charged the Rebel lines at Petersburg and were driven back; but another attack on April 2d proved successful, the northern troops pursued the fleeing Rebels to Sailor's Creek where they captured the wagon train and 1,100 prisoners. Then came the march to Richmond and the surrender of Lee, soon followed by a march to Danville to support Sherman's forces. After Johnston's surrender they marched to Washington and participated in the Grand Review with Sherman's army. They encamped at Bald Hill until mustered out on July 14, 1865, and, on the following day, were transported to Philadelphia, where on the 20th of July they were paid and honorably dismissed from the service.
Mr. Waltz returned to Clearfield County and made his home at a farm which he bought in Gulich township, near Ramey, known as the Lisle McCulley farm. Not long afterward he removed to Ramey and worked for some time in a sawmill for D. K. Ramey & Houtz, Reed & Co. For the next five years Mr. Waltz was employed at a mill near Houtzdale belonging to McCauley and Louther, and after retiring from that position he resided at his farm, following lumbering and agriculture. The estate was greatly improved under his care. When he purchased it there were but few improvements and no buildings except an old house. In 1884 he erected a fine two-story residence, a wagonshed, and other structures, and in 1896 he added a commodious bank barn. He was regarded as one of the substantial citizens of his township, and was a leader in the local Republican organization with which he was identified for a number of years. He was an able worker in various movements of public interest, and held positions of trust, including at least two term as supervisor. In religious affairs he was prominent also as a member of the Lutheran Church. Mrs. Waltz, however, belonged to the Presbyterian Church, at Ramey.
General Notes: Wife - Susan A. Franklin
from Glasgow, Cambria Co, PA
1 Editor, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 718.
2 Editor, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 719.
3
Editor, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 720.
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