George Hoss's biography, Sherwood, Branch County, Michigan

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GEORGE B. HOSS
Was born in St. Joseph county, Mich., Aug. 23, 1848, of parents,
William and Rachel (Bennage) Hoss, the former only is living.  He was
united in marriage in this county, Sept. 19, 1867, to Rachel Narber,
who was a native of Pennsylvania, born Feb 25, 1849; her father George
Narber, is still living, but her mother, Frances (Gardener), has gone
to her reward. Their domestic ties have been graced with four
children, George H., Emma, Caroline and Fred.  Comrade Hoss was
engaged in farming and was 15 years old when he left home to fight for
the preservation of the Union.  He entered the ranks Dec.1, 1863, as a
private in Co. B, 12th Mich. V.I.  In 1864 he was detailed at Duvalls
Bluff to guard train and spent six months in this way.  He took part
in the engagements of Duvalls Bluff, Ny River and several others and
was honorably discharged February, 1866, at Camden, Ark.  He had two
brothers in service, Samuel, who was wounded and died in service, and
John.  Comrade Hoss has been township treasurer; he belongs to
Kilbourn Post; he is a farmer by occupation and his address is
Sherwood, Mich.


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