Fisher Family Genealogy
FISHER, Matthias
1840 - 1915 (74 years)Matthias Fisher Civil War Pension File
Matthias' military service records suggest that he was not the best of soldiers. In his record of service dated 27 Oct 1910, he is listed as absent without leave from 10 Jan 1863 to 1 Mar 1863, returning to duty voluntarily. Oct and Dec 1963 finds him absent sick. From 30 April 1864 to 30 June 1864 Matthias is shown as "absent in arrest." The cause is detailed in a document dated 9 Dec 1912: "Tried by general court martial for sleeping upon his post. Was found guilty and sentenced to be confined at hard labor for 6 months." The same document states his sentence commuted to three months confinement on 25 May 1864. Matthias' health is described often in his pension applications and several affidavits by friends and neighbors. The most complete report is found in the medical exam performed at Kirksville MO dated 11 Nov 1891 which states Matthias suffers from stomach, kidney problems and piles. Interestingly, the Bureau of Pensions learns of Matthias' death from an envelope postmarked 30 Mar 1915 at Washington DC, 2 Apr at La Plata MO, and again on Apr 6 at the pension office in Washington DC. It contained a letter to Matthias requesting information on his birth. marriage, spouse, and children. The La Plate Postmaster returned the envelope unopened, marked "deceased" and stamped "Return to Sender." The pension office replies by letter to the Postmaster asking him to provide Matthias' date of death. The Postmaster returns "Feb 22 1915."
Owner of original | National Archives |
File name | Matthias Fisher pen file.pdf |
File Size | 12.4m |
Linked to | Military: Matthias Fisher Civil War Pension File; FISHER Matthias (MILI) |