Henry D Applegate

Other Events:

• Voress Number: PR1C
• Residence: 1850, German Flatts, Herkimer County, New York, USA
• Occupation: 1855
• Residence: 1855, Litchfield, Herkimer County, New York, USA
• Occupation: 1860
• Residence: 1860, Richfield, Otsego County, New York, USA
• Residence: 1865, Mohawk, German Flatts, Herkimer County, New York, USA
• Residence: 1875, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, USA
• Residence: 1885, Princeton, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, USA
• Occupation: 1900
• Residence: 1900, Princeton Township, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, USA

Notes:

PR1C Henry D Applegate, b. 22 Jan 1838 in Cedarville, Herkimer Co., NY (1850 US Census, NY, Herkimer Co., German Flats, 395/423 [age 12, birthplace NY]; 1855 NY State Census, Herkimer Co., Litchfield, 165/173 [age 17, birthplace Herkimer Co.]; 1860 US Census, NY, Otsego Co. Exeter/Richfield, 331/325 [age 23, birthplace NY]; 1865 NY State Census, Herkimer Co., German Flatts, ED 1, p. 75, 637 [age 23, birthplace Herkimer Co.]; 1875 MN State Census, Mille Lacs Co., p. 1073, #66 [age 29, birthplace NY]; 1885 MN State Census, Mille Lacs Co., Princeton, p. 1, #51 [age 48, birthplace NY]; 1900 US Census, MN, Mille Lacs Co., Princeton Twp., 6/245, sheet 15A, 191/192 [Jan 1840, birthplace NJ]; Princeton Union, February 8, 1906, p. 1 [22 Jan 1838; Cedarville, Herkimer Co., NY]); d. 1 Feb 1906 near Princeton, Mille Lacs Co., MN (Princeton Union, supra [1 Feb 1906]; "Minnesota, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1990," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FDMG-J4B : accessed 09 May 2013), Henry Applegate, 01 Feb 1906); bur. Oak Knoll Cemetery in Princeton (Princeton Union, supra). He married on 14 Sep 1873 in Princeton, Mille Lacs CO., MN (Princeton Union, Feburay 8, 1906) Catherine Steeves, b. 21 Sep 1852 in North River, New Brunswick, Canada (1875 MN State Census, Mille Lacs Co., p. 1073, #66 [age 21, birthplace NB]; 1885 MN State Census, Mille Lacs Co., Princeton, p. 1, #51 [age 33, birthplace New Brunswick]; 1900 US Census, MN, Mille Lacs Co., Princeton Twp., 6/245, sheet 15A, 191/192 [October 1853, birthplace Canada]; Findagrave Memorial # 103346402); Princeton Union, May 10, 1917 [obituary]); d. 8 May 1917 in Princeton, Mille Lacs Co., MN (Findagrave Memorial # 103346402; Princeton Union, May 10, 1917, p. 1).

Henry was born in Herkimer County New York, probably in 1838. In the 1840 US Census, the household of William Applegate in Herkimer Co., NY contains three males under the age of 5. These are probably Henry and his brothers William and Lewis.

In the 1850 US Census, Henry was enumerated with his parents and siblings in German Flatts, Herkimer Co., NY. Hew was 12 and born in New York. (1850 US Census, supra). In the 1855 NY State Census, Henry was 17, born in NY, and working as a boatman. He was still living with his parents, who had moved to Litchfield in Herkimer County. In 1860, Henry was living in the household of Richard and Catherine Van Buren in Richfield, Herkimer Co., NY and working as a farm laborer.

On October 11, 1861, Henry joined the Sixth New York Volunteer Infantry as a saddler. His term expired after two years and he re-enlisted as a Sergeant. By 1865 he was back in New York although, like most Civil War soldiers at the time, his term was not technically completed. (Princeton Union, February 8, 1906, p. 1; see also 1865 NY State Census, Herkimer Co., German Flatts, ED 1, p. 75, 637 [confirming details of military service]).

According to his obituary in the Princeton Union, Henry moved to Minnesota in 1866, coming first to Fillmore County and then in 1868 moving to Princeton (which straddles Mille Lacs and Sherburne Counties). I cannot locate him or his siblings (except for Louis in Manhattan, New York) anywhere in the 1870 Census.

Henry and his family were enumerated in the 1875 MN State Census in Mille Lacs County. He was 29 (an obvious 10 year error) and born in NY. In the household were Kate, 21, born in NB [New Brunswick]; Lewis, age 0, born in MN; and Elizabeth, age 56, born in NY—most likely Henry’s mother. (1875 MN State Census, supra).

Henry and his family were enumerated in the 1885 MN State Census in Mille Lacs County. Henry was 48 and born in New York; Kate was 33 and born in New Brunswick; Lewis was 10, born in New York; May was 8 and born in Minnesota. (1885 MN State Census, supra).

While almost all of the population schedules of the 1890 US Census were lost to a fire, the veteran’s schedules largely survived. Henry was enumerated in Princeton, Minnesota on the veteran’s schedule. He had served in the 6th New York Cavalry (Co. G). He enlisted on 11 October 1861 and was discharged on 27 June 1865. (1890 US Census Surviving Soldier’s Special Schedule, SD 3, ED 61, 117/120).

In 1900 Henry and Kate were enumerated in Princeton, Minnesota. Henry was 60, a bricklayer, and born in NY; Kate was 47 and born in Canada. Henry’s father was born in New Jersey and his mother was born in Massachusetts. Kate had borne three children, two of whom were living. (1900 US Census, supra).

Henry died on 1 February 1906 in Princeton. His lengthy obituary is attached as an appendix. Catherine died on 8 May 1917 and her obituary is also attached as an appendix.

APPENDIX

Obituary of Henry Applegate

The Princeton Union, February 8, 1906, p. 1.

Henry Applegate died at his home near Silver Lake, about one mile east of Princeton, on Thursday morning, February 1st, at 3 o'clock, from heart failure.

Mr. Applegate was born in Cedarville, Herkimer county, New York, on January 22, 1838. On October 11, 1861, he was enrolled as a saddler in Company G, Sixth New York Mounted Volunteers, and received an honorable discharge on December 15, 1863, at Culpepper Court House, Virginia. He re-enlisted in the same company on December 16, 1863, the day following his discharge, was promoted to sergeant on January 1, 1865, and received his second discharge at Clouds Mill, Virginia, June 27, 1865. His company formed part of the famous army of the Potomac, and he was present in all the great battles in which the Sixth regiment was engaged. During both terms of his enlistment he was neither sick nor excused from duty a single day, neither was he wounded. His record was a most remarkable one. He seemed to possess a charmed existence, for he was usually in the thickest of the fight.

Mr. Applegate came to Minnesota from New York in 1866 and located in Fillmore county. He remained there two years and removed to Princeton township in 1868, where he remained until the time of his death. He was married in 1873 to Miss Katherine Steeves of Princeton, Justice F. Morrison performing the ceremony. Of the union there were born two children, Mrs. Elmer M. Chapman and Louis Applegate, both residents of Princeton. The widow of the deceased also survives him.

The funeral services were conducted at the family residence by Rev. Cathcart of the Princeton M. E. church on Sunday last at 2 o'clock and the remains were interred in Oak Knoll cemetery under the impressive rites of the Grand Army of the Republic, of which he was a member. Notwithstanding Sunday was a very cold day a large number of persons followed the good old veteran to his last resting place.

The pallbearers were: W. H. Townsend, Frank Woods, Anson Howard, Joseph Nokes. S. B. Heath and David Whitcomb.

Henry Applegate was a hero of many battles. He twice enlisted to fight for his county and he fought in the front ranks whenever an opportunity presented itself. His brave deeds are on record in the correspondence of his commanding officers in the war department at Washington and will live forever. He as a soldier and a patriot. He was an honorable man, a man esteemed by all who knew him and beloved by his family—affectionate and charitable to a fault. It is with the deepest regret we chronicle the removal of this kindly old veteran from among us. But the Lord knoweth that which is best.

Obituary of Catherine (Steeves) Applegate

The Princeton Union, May 10, 1917, p. 1

MRS. CATHERINE A. APPLEGATE.
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Esteemed Mille Lacs County Pioneer Passes Over Great Divide
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Another Mille Lacs county pioneer answered the final summons when Mrs. Catherine A. Applegate succumbed to cancer of the stomach at her home in this village Tuesday morning. Mrs. Applegate had been ill for some time, and the past several weeks was tenderly cared for by her daughter, Mrs. E.M. Chapman of St. Cloud.

Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon at the Methodist church by Rev. James A. Greer, and were largely attended. Interment was in Oak Knoll cemetery.

Deceased, whose maiden name was Catherine A. Steeves, was born at North River, New Brunswick, Canada, Sept. 21, 1852. She came to Princeton with her parents in the fall of 1862 and was married to Henry D. Applegate on September 14, 1873. Mr. Applegate passed over the great divide 11 years ago.

Mrs. Applegate is survived by a son, Louis F., of Seattle, Wash., and a daughter, Mrs. E.M. Chapman, of St. Cloud. Three sisters and six brothers also survive, viz: Mrs. Thos. Scribner, Petitcodiac, New Brunswick, Canada, Mrs. May Rines and Wm. Steeves, Princeton; Abel H. Steeves, Empress Canada; Mrs. John W. Nokes, Cottage Grove, Oregon; Robt. H. Steeeves [sic], Seattle, Wash.; Henry Steeves and Arthur Steeves, Princeton, and Fred A. Steeves of Beech, N.D.

Mrs. Applegate was ever ready to lend a helping hand in connection with anything tending to promote the welfare of the village, and was always active in the Women's Relief association. She was a loving wife and mother, a considerate neighbor and numerous friends will cherish her memory.

Occupation:
Boatman

Occupation:
Farm Labor

Residence:
in the household of Richard and Catherine Van Buren

Occupation:
Bricklayer

Henry married Catherine A. Steeves 14 Sep 1873, Princeton, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, USA. Catherine was born 21 Sep 1852, North River, New Brunswick, Canada; died 08 May 1917, Princeton, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, USA; was buried , Oak Knoll Cemetery, Princeton, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Voress Number: PR1C1
• Residence: 1875, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, USA
• Residence: 1885, Princeton, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, USA
• Occupation: 1900
• Residence: 1900, Deer River, Itasca County, Minnesota, USA
• Residence: 1917, Seattle, King County, Washington, USA
• Occupation: 1918
• Residence: 12 Sep 1918, Craigville, Itasca County, Minnesota, USA
• Occupation: 1930

Notes:

PR1C1 Louis Franklin Applegate, b. 8 September 1874 in MN (1875 MN State Census, Mille Lacs Co., p. 1073, #66 [age 0, birthplace MN]; 1885 MN State Census, Mille Lacs Co., Princeton, p. 1, #51 [age 10, birthplace MN]; 1900 US Census, MN, Itasca Co., Deer River, 6/86, sheet 2B, [blank]/[blank] [Sep 1874, birthplace MN]; 1930 US Census, OR, Lane Co., Suislan Prec., 6/20-106, Sheet 1B, ll. 93-97 [age 55, birthplace MN]; 1940 US Census, OR, Lane Co., Eugene, Ward 1, 4/20-33, Sheet 10A, ll. 15-17 [age 65, birthplace MN]). He married Pauline V _______, b. abt. 1891 in either Michigan or Illinois (1930 US Census, supra [age 39, birthplace IL]; 1940 US Census, supra [age 49, birthplace MI]); d. _____. Pauline had been previously married to _____ Whipple, who fathered at least one child, Allen P Whipple, who was living with Louis and Pauline in 1930.

Louis was enumerated with his parents in Mille Lacs Co., MN in 1875. He was still living with them in 1885. By 1900, he had moved to Deer River, Itasca Co., MN, where he was a day laborer living in either a camp or a boarding house. (1900 US Census, supra). His father had been born in New York and his mother had been born in Canada.

According to his mother’s obituary, Louis had moved to Seattle, Washington by 1917. (Princeton Union, May 10, 1917, p. 1). He must have moved back to Minnesota shortly after that, because he registered for the WWI draft in Craigville, Itasca County, Minnesota. He was a farmer, born on 8 September 1874, of medium height and build with blue eyes and light colored hair. He gave the name of his sister, Mrs. E.M. Chapman, as his contact.

In 1922, Louis purchased a 160 acre quarter section in Itasca Co., MN. The plot is on the northern edge of Itasca County, north north-east of Big Fork. (Patent Ser. No. 858941, 14 April 1922, Cass Lake (MN) Land Office).

By 1930, Louis had moved to Lane County, Oregon. He was enumerated there with his wife Pauline, step-son Allen Whipple, and daughter Catherine M. Applegate. He was a farmer on rented land, and Pauline was a “Train Nurse – Surgical”. Louis was 55, born in MN; Pauline V was 39, born in IL; Allen Whipple was 13, born in MN; and Catherine M was 2 years and 9 months old, born in MN. 1930 US Census, supra.

In 1940, Louis and Pauline were still living in Lane County, Oregon. Louis was 65, born in MN; Pauline was 49, born in Michigan; Kathlene was 12, born in MN.

According to the Oregon Death Index (available at www.familysearch.org), Louis died on 16 January 1953 in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Occupation:
Day Laborer

Occupation:
Farming

Occupation:
Farming

Louis — Pauline V ?. Pauline was born Abt 1891, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Voress Number: PR1C2
• Residence: 1885, Princeton, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, USA
• Residence: 1917, Saint Cloud, Steans County, Minnesota, USA

Notes:

PR1C2 May Applegate, b. abt 1877 in MN (1885 MN State Census, Mille Lacs Co., Princeton, p. 1, #51 [age 8, birthplace MN]), d. ______. She married on 1 March 1894 (Princeton Union, March 8, 1894, p. 4) Elmer Chapman. She was mentioned in the obituary of her father. (Princeton Union, February 8, 1906, p. 1). In 1917, she was living in Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota. (Princeton Union, May 10, 1917, p. 1 [father’s obituary]).

May married Elmer Chapman 01 Mar 1894. [Group Sheet]