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Note: George served with Co H 106 Regt. At Camp Observation, near Coatesville, MD, he contracted eye disease from exposure and eventually lost the eye. He was in the battles of Fair Oaks, Savage Station, Bull Run, Anitetam, Fredricksburg, Petersburg, and Chancellorville. Military records described George as 5'9", medium complexion, grey eyes, and light hair. After the war, he farmed in Union Twp, then moved to Canton, Bradford County, PA.
1866 - 17 Sept - George obtained 28 acres of undivided one half part of a certain lot by lot #6 and lot #7 of warrantee #3 of William Wilson known locally as Elk Mountain lands belonging to William G. Carpenter of Williamsport, PA, for the sum of $71. 93. On the next day, 18 Sept 1866, he obtained the other half of the undivided lot consisting of 28 acres belonging to the Robertson heirs; Elizabeth, Margaret, A. M. and wife, Catherine, and Robert W. for $71.93.
1868 - Dec. 25 - George and Sarah were married at the Swamp Baptist Church (no longer exists), Ogdensburg, by the Rev. I. B. Reynolds. He lived in Ogdensburg and Sarah lived in Ralston, Lycoming County, PA, when they married. Witnessed by David Stratton Jr., Abby Stull and Charley J. Abbott. (original marriage certificate)
1875 - June 11 - George obtained 50 acres, part of #4609 John Vaughn Warrantee, from William Bache and wife, Lydia , of Wellsboro, located by lands of Joseph Middaugh, James L. Morse, Lucy J. Morse, O. Whitcomb, Williams, and V. R. Champney. George had a total of 106 acres.
1880 - June 4 - census - Union Twp.:
George Stratton, age 37, farmer, he and parents b. PA
Sarah, wife, age 36, b. PA
Laura, dau., age 10, b. PA
Mary, dau., age 9, b. PA
Charles, son, age 7, b. PA
Sarah, dau., age 5, b. PA
George, son, age 3, b. PA
Lilly, age 4/12, b. Jan., b. PA
1880 - census - George and Sarah's daughter, Laura, was living with Sarah's parents in Ralston, Lycoming County, PA.
1897 - Dec. 24 - Friday - "The Blossburg Advertiser", Blossburg, PA - Ralston Happenings - *obituary for Sarah Foder Stratton's mother*: Mrs. Elizabeth Foder died at her home in this place, Dec. 17th, aged 84 years, 10 months and 26 days. Deceased was a daughter of John and Susannah Miller, of White Deer Valley and was born at that place January 21, 1813. She was married to Isaac Foder of Schenectady, N. Y., in 1841, and they came to Ralston in the spring of 1841, where she has since resided, her husband having died 16 years ago. They had but one child, a daughter, Mrs. G. W. Stratton, of Ogdensburg, who will long mourn the loss of a devoted mother. In her residence of nearly 60 years she has seen Ralston grow from a wilderness with two or three log houses to the flourishing little town of today. But changes come not only in the place but among her friends one by one the friends and relatives of her youth have passed away; and what wonder that she too, was willing and ready to pass away to that higher and better land where
No parting sighs are given
Where good-byes are never said,
Where bosom knows no sighing
And where tears are never shed
1899 - Tioga County Directory:
George Stratton, post office Ogdensburg, off road 28, farmer with 78 acres
1900 - June 15 - census - Union Twp., Tioga Co., PA:
George Stratton, b. Dec. 1842, age 57, married 31 years, he and parents b. PA, farmer
Sarah, wife, b. Feb. 1844, age 56, mother of 8 with 7 living, b. PA, dad b. NY, mom b. PA
George, son, b. May 1877, age 23, single, b. PA
Lillian, dau., b. June 1880, age 20, single
Beva, dau., b. Jan. 1883, age 17, single
*next family was Scott Stratton family and following them was Jackson Bunn family*
1910 - April 25 - census - Union Twp.:
George W. Stratton, age 69, married one time, he and parents b. PA, farmer
Sarah S., wife, age 66, married one time, mother of 8 with 8 living, b. PA, dad b. NY, mom b. PA
Bevie L., dau., age 27, single, b. PA
*Scott Stratton family just above them in this census*
1920 - Jan. 3 - census - Union Twp.:
Wash. Stratton, age 72, he and parents b. PA, own farm
Sarah, wife, age 75, b. PA, dad b. NY, mom b. PA
1922 - March 24 - Sarah died from Broncho-pneumonia/influenza, buried Church of Christ Cemetery, Ogdensburg. Her father was Isaac Foder/Fodder, born NY, buried Old Township Cemetery, Roaring Branch, Union Twp., Tioga Co., PA. Her mother was Elizabeth Miller, born PA, died Ralston, PA. Sarah had been a school teacher in Ralston, Lycoming Co., PA. Sarah's possible grandparents are Isaac Foder of Kinderhook of NY and Eva Buchanan.
1922 - March 30 - Thursday - "The Canton Sentinel:
Mrs. George Stratton, a well known resident of Ogdensburg, died Friday, March 24, after a twenty-four hours' illness. She was 78 years old, and is survived by her husband and the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Arthur G. Thomas, of Canton; Mrs. Theodore Johnson, of Avon, N.Y.; Mrs. Madison Johnson, of Elmira Heights; Mrs. Henry Ritter, of Jersey Shore; Mrs. Matthew King, of Ogdensburg; Charles Stratton, of Binghamton; and George Stratton, Cleveland, Ohio. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from her late home and interment was made in the Ogdensburg Cemetery.
1938 - Canton Sentinel - George Stratton died Saturday evening June 11, 1938 at his home on Troy St. at the age of 96 years. He was a native of Ogdensburg where he lived until the death of his wife 16 years ago. In 1861 he enlisted in Co. H, 106 Regiment PA Volunteers and served in the battles of Fairoaks, Savage Station, Bull Run, Antietam, Fredricksburg, Petersburg, and Chancellorsville. Children; Charles of Binghamton, George of Hornell, Laura Ritter of Jersey Shore, Mrs. Madison Johnson of Elmira Heights, Mrs. Theodore Johnson of Avon, NY, and Bevie King of Ogdensburg. He was buried in Ogdensburg next to the church.
1938 - June 15 - Wed. - Wellsboro Agitator:
George Stratton, aged 96 years, died Saturday night at his home at Canton. He was born Dec. 11, 1841, at Danville, Pa, and lived on a farm near Ogdensburg that had been in the family 81 years, until 16 years ago, when his wife died. He then became a member of the family of his son-in-law, Arthur Thomas. His parents were Robert and Mary Pennsinger Stratton. Mr. Stratton enlisted in Co. H, 106th Pa. Vols., at Ogdensburg, in 1861 and served throughout the civil war. He took part in the siege of Yorkstown, battles of Fair Oaks, Savage Station, Malvern Hill, Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Gettysburg and Chancellorsville. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Laura Ritter, of Jersey Shore; Mrs. Madison Johnson, of Elmira Heights; Mrs. Theodore Johnson, of Avon; Mrs. Bevie King, of Ogdensburg; two sons, Charles, of Binghamton, and George, Jr., of Hornell. A daughter, Mrs. Arthur Thomas, died in 1936. A prayer service was held yesterday at the home and the funeral was held at the church at Ogdensburg with military honors, conducted by Canton American Legion; burial in Ogdensburg.
1938 - George died at his home on Troy St. from organic heart disease, buried Church of Christ Cemetery, Ogdensburg.
George had a dog whose name was "Prince".
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