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Note: 1850 CENSUS: LIBERTY TWSP., SHELBY CO., INDIANA, PAGE 316, 72/73--OCT. 16
Philip Ensminger (49, M, VA), Mary Ensminger (42, F, VA), John Ensminger (17, M, IN), Wm. G. Ensminger (15, M, IN), Julian Ensminger (11, M, IN), Andrew Ensminger (8, M, VA), Roxey A. Ensminger (7, F, VA), Mary A. Ensminger (4, F, VA), Wm. R. Ensminger (2, F(!), VA)
1860 CENSUS: LIBERTY TWSP., SHELBY CO., INDIANA, PAGE 20, 138/138--JUNE 12
Phillip Enchminger (59, M, Farmer, VA), Mary Enchminger (51, F, Housekeeper, VA), Julian Enchminger (21, M, Farmer, IN), Andrew Enchminger (18, M, Farmer, IN), Roxanna Enchminger (16, F, Domestic, IN), Mary Ann Enchminger (13, F, IN), William Enchminger (11, M, IN), Amanda MARTIN (8, F, IN)*
*Amanda Ensminger, daughter of Philip and Mary 'Polly' Ensminger, died April 12, 1849 and was interred in the Ensminger/Trackwell cemetery. Chloe Ensminger, sister of Amanda Ensminger, and William Martin had a daughter Amanda born on October 14, 1850, and she died May 4, 1865. I believe it is she who is included in the Philip Ensminger census enumeration for 1860.*
1870 CENSUS: ORANGE TWSP., RUSH CO., INDIANA, PAGE 14, 98/97--JULY 21
Ensminger, Andrew (28, M, W, Farming, IN), Ensminger, Virginia (22, F, W, Keeping House, KY), Ensminger, Cecil C. (1, M, W, KY), Kinney, James (14, M, W, KY)
1880 CENSUS: SHELBYVILLE, SHELBY CO., INDIANA, PAGE 283A, 117/118--JUNE 3
Ensminger, Andrew (W, M, 39, IN/VA/VA), Ensminger, Virginia (W, F, 31, Wife, IN/KY/KY), Ensminger, Calvin (W, M, 11, Son, IN/IN/IN), Ensminger, Lizzie (W, F, 9, Daughter, IN/IN/IN), Ensminger, George (W, M, 5, Son, IN/IN/IN), Trackwell, Catherine (W, F, 53, Mother, {Mother-In-Law}, KY/MD/OH)
1900 CENSUS: ADDISON TWSP., SHELBY CO., INDIANA, PAGE 18B, 309/336--JUNE 15
Ensminger, Andrew (Head, W, M, June, 1842, 57, Married, Married 32 Years, IN/VA/VA, Saloon-Keeper), Ensminger, Virginia (Wife, W, F, Nov, 1847, 52, Married, Married 32 Years, IN/KY/KY), Ensminger, George F. (Son, W, M, Jan, 1875, 25, Single, IN/IN/IN, Bartender), Ensminger, Izetta Marie (Daughter, W, F, Nov, 1891, 9, Single, IN/IN/IN), McKenny, Henry J. (Lodger, W, M, Dec, 1874, 25, Single, KY/KY/KY, Painter)
1910 CENSUS: ADDISON TWSP., SHELBY CO., INDIANA, SHEET 6B, 52/54--APRIL 18
Ensminger, Andrew (Head, M, W, 68, Married Second Time, Married 4 Years, IN/VA/VA, Own Income), Ensminger, Lillie M. (Wife, F, W, 49, Married Second Time, Married 4 Years, 1 Child Born, 1 Child Living, IN/VA/KY, Own Income), Ensminger, Izetta M. (Daughter, F, W, 19, Single, IN/IN/VA)
1920 CENSUS: ADDISON TWSP., SHELBY CO., INDIANA, SHEET 5A, 112/117--JANUARY 5
Ensminger, Andrew J. (Head, M, W, 76, Married, IN/VA/VA), Ensminger, Lillie (Wife, F, W, 58, Married, IN/VA/KY)
Obituary
"The Shelbyville Republican," (Shelbyville, Shelby Co., IN), January 14, 1926 (page 1) A. J. ENSMINGER HAS PASSED AWAY
Veteran Of Civil War, Aged 84, Succumbed At Home Here After Illness
WAS FORMER BUSINESS MAN
"Andrew J. Ensminger, well known resident of this city, and veteran of the civil war, passed away this morning at 12:30 o'clock at his home, 524 South Harrison street, after a serious illness of three weeks. Death was caused by a complication of diseases incident to his advanced age and he had been in failing health for the past ten months."
"Mr. Ensminger was one of the prominent residents of this city and was formerly in business here. He was a fine old man who had many friends who will regret to hear of his death. He was the son of Phillip and Mary Polly Ensminger, and was born on a farm in Liberty township on June 4, 1841, death coming at the age of 84 years and seven months. Mr. Ensminger had spent his entire life in Shelby county. He had been a resident of Shelbyville for the past forty years, having been in the undertaking business here many years ago, and also in the livery business. He at one time had a butcher shop here. He was superintendent of the county farm from 1873 to 1875 and for the past twenty-five years had been retired, except for attention to his farming interests."
"The deceased was married first to Miss Virginia Vickers, of Kentucky, on January 16, 1867, and to them five children were born, two of whom survive. George Fleming Ensminger of Indianapolis and Mrs. Marie Harrigan, of Indianapolis. After the death of the first wife, on January 18, 1905, Mr. Ensminger was married to Mrs. Lillie Rucker, who also survives. The deceased also leaves one sister, Mrs. Roxie Wilson of Fairland."
"Mr. Ensminger enlisted in Company K. 37th Regiment, Indiana Infantry at the age of 18 years, and served three years and one month. He spent six months in the Libby prison. He was a prominent member of Dumont Post, G.A.R., and has been one of its leaders for many years. He was a past commander and served as marshal of the day at many funerals. The deceased was also a charter member of Kiowa Tribe No. 199, Red Men, and a member of the First Baptist church here. Dumont Post and Red Men will participate in the funeral services which will be held at the late home Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, with Rev. I.C. Overman officiating. Interment will be made in Forest Hill cemetery in charge of C. F. Fix & Son."
Land Record
ENSMINGER Rush County Deed Record
March 1867 - January 1871
Book 4 page 368
Received For Record September 2nd 1869
Record Sept 8" 1869
"This indenture Witnesseth that Mary Ensminger widow of Andrew Ensminger deceased, Ann White and George White the husband, Jane VanPelt and David Vanpelt her husband, Sarah E. Hendricks and Emanuel B. Hendricks her husband, all of Shelby County in the State of Indiana Release and Quit-Claim to Andrew Ensminger of Campbell County in the State of Kentucky for the sum of Twenty five Hundred Dollars the Following Real Estate in Rush county in the State of Indiana To wit the North half (1/2) of the South west quarter (1/4) of Section Number Fifteen (15) in Township Number Twelve Range (8) Eight East containing Eighty acres more or less. In Witness whereof the said Mary Ensminger, Ann White and George White her husband, Jane VanPelt and David VanPelt her husband and Sarah E. Hendricks and Emanuel Hendricks her husband have here unto set their hands and Seals this 28 day of August 1869."
Mary Ensminger (SEAL)
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David Vanpelt (SEAL)
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State of Indiana
Shelby County
Before me Henry A. Minor a Justice of the Peace in and for said County this 28 day of August A.D. 1869 Mary Ensminger, Ann White and George White her husband, Jane VanPelt and David VanPelt her husband and Sarah Hendricks and Emanuel B. Hendricks her husband acknowledge the Execution of the annexed Deed.
Land Record ENSMINGER Rush County Deed Record
November 1872 - February 1874
Book 10 page 491 "This Indenture Witnesseth, that Andrew Ensminger and Virginia Ensminger his wife of Rush County, in the State of Indiana Convey and Warrant to Robert M. Wagner of Shelby County, in the State of Indiana, for the sum of Four thousand three Hundred Dollars, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, the following Real Estate in Rush County, in the State of Indiana towit:"
"The North half of the South West Quarter of Section Number fifteen (15) in Township number Twelve (12) Range Eight (8) East, containing Eighty acres more or less."
" In Witness whereof the said Andrew Ensminger and Virginia Ensminger his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals, this 29" day of July 1873."
Andrew Ensminger (SEAL)
Virginia Ensminger (SEAL)
Acknowledged the execution of the annexed Deed.
Witness my hand and Notarial Seal.
James W. Haymond
Received for Record January 5" 1874 at 10 o'clock A.M. and Recorded on the 6th day of January 1874 at 10 o'clock A.M.
D. M. Kinney
Recorder of Rush County
News Story
"The Shelby Democrat," (Shelbyville, Shelby Co., IN) January 5, 1905 (page 2) SHELBY COUNTY BOYS
At Battle of Stone River - The List Herewith
"The annual reunion of the survivors of the Battle of Stone River was held at Indianapolis Monday afternoon and evening. The following old soldiers of Shelby county still surviving, participated in that battle and doubtless most if not all of them attended the reunion: J. K. Bowers, W. T. Wicker, George W. Feris, Martin T. Williams, George W. Howery, Edward Small, Andy Ensminger, I. N. Justice, Martin Cherry, James M. Linville, J. K. Henby, Anderson Talbert, Jos. V. Poer, Marion Campbell, Benjamin Simpson, James P. Row, Jasper Richey, John Hogan and Jacob Knapp."
"Company F., 51st Indiana Regiment, claims the loss of the first man killed in that battle, he being George Holbrook of this county."
"Two regiments including Co. F., 51st Indiana, crossed Stone river December 30th, 1862, and ascended the hill on the opposite side about sundown, where they ran up against General Brenckenridge's whole corps in rifle pits. At this point Holbrook was killed."
"The battle continued until about 10 o'clock that night when the Union soldiers retreated across Stone river. On the 30th, light skirmishes continued on either side."
"On the morning of the 31st the rebels attacked the Union soldiers right and terrific fighting continued throughout the day. The Thirteenth Michigan finally saving the day to the Union soldiers."
" On the next day January the first, there was but little fighting and on the second the rebels fiercely attacked the Union left but were finally driven back, the enemy retreating to Tullahoma, Tennessee. The losses on each side amounted to many thousands and although won by the Union forces, it was at heavy cost of life. Johnson's brigade and a brigade under Col. Willich, and fifty-two pieces of artillery were captured during this battle."
"General Garshe's head was shot off by a cannon ball on the 31st, while at the side of General Rosencrans. He was Rosencrans' chief of staff. The battle of Stone River was the first after Lincoln's proclamation, freeing the slaves, took effect."
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