2nd g-grandfather of Sally Redinger
Cpl 12th WI Light Artillery Battery
Dates of Service: 28 Jan 1862 - 02 Apr 1865
Frederick Rowe was born in Painted Post, Steuben County, New York on February 28, 1828. He enlisted in the 12th Wisconsin Independent Light Artillery on April 1, 1862 in Madison, Wisconsin. He was sent to Jefferson Barracks, Missouri upon enlistment. He served on detached service with the Ambulance Corps. as a driver as well as also serving with the Battery.
He was stricken with sunstroke and chronic diarrhea at Farmington during the siege of Corinth, Mississippi. He was with General William Tecumseh Sherman on his "March to the Sea". He was honorably discharged on April 2, 1865 in Goldsboro, North Carolina.
He resumed farming in Sauk and Richland counties in Wisconsin upon his return from the war. He was married four times and had ten children. He died on December 13, 1913 in Wausaukee, Wisconsin.
Taken from Soldier's Discharge papers:
"Said Frederick Rowe was born in Steuben Co. in the State of New York, is thirty three years of age, five feet, ten inches high. Dark complection. Black eyes. Dark hair. And by occupation when enrolled, a farmer."
Frederick Rowe passed away at his home in
Wausaukee shortly after 6 o'clock Saturday evening. His death was due to old age and he had been confined to his home for over a year.
Mr. Rowe was born in Steuben county, New York, Feb. 28, 1828, and was nearly 86 years of age. His early life was spent in the east and on
April 1, 1862, he enlisted in the Civil war, served his country faithfully for three years and was honorably discharged April 2, 1865, at Goldsboro, North Carolina. He immediately
re-enlisted in the army and served until the end of the war.
Later he came to Wisconsin and was engaged in farming in Sauk and Richland counties until about
thirteen years ago when he bought land and located in the town of Athelstane. He cleared up a tract, erected buildings and established a home, but owing to his advanced years and
failing health he was obliged to give up farming about eight years ago and he and Mrs. Rowe came to Wausaukee to live. He had been in an almost helpless condition for over a year prior
to his death, being confined to his bed during the last two months of his illness.
Mr. Rowe was a kind-hearted and generous old
gentleman, always ready to lend a helping hand to the needy and suffering, and he was esteemed by all who knew him.
Besides his widow he leaves to mourn his loss
four sons and four daughters - Finlay Rowe, Ladysmith; Herbert M. Rowe, Velva, N.D.; Sherman Rowe, Homestead, Mont.; Fred C. Rowe, Sandusky; Mrs. Philura Sheldon, LaValle; Mrs. Velnetta
Moody, Kasson, Minn.; Mrs. Kate Kilbourn, Sparta; Mrs. Mabel S. Fullington, Granville, N.D. He also is survived by eight step-children.
The funeral was held from the Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon, Rev. W.J. Norton of Amberg officiating.
Source: OBITUARY - December 1913
GRAVESITE: Wausaukee Evergreen Cemetery, Wausaukee, Marinette County, WI
Written by Sally Redinger, August 2001