Biographical Sketch of Thomas Winn, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO

>From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph
Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri.
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Thomas Winn, stair builder, is a native of Schuylkill County, Penn-
sylvania, and was born December 11, 1838.  He was there raised to 
manhood, educated and learned his trade, remaining until the breaking
out of the rebellion, when he enlisted in Company K, Fifth Pennsyl-
vania Cavalry.  He was a non-commissioned Sergeant during his term of
service, and participated in the seven days fight at Richmond, 
Williamsburg, Petersburg, Rome Station and others.  He was taken pri-
soner at the latter battle but escaped the guard.  While skirmishing
near Danville, he was slightly wounded.  He was one of the first 
mounted men to cross the chain bridge, after the Bull Run engagement;
participated in that memorable contest when the Union fought among
themselves, by mistake; was honorably discharged at the expiration of
his term, and returned to Pennsylvania, and engaged in working at his
trade, there continuing until 1872, when he became a resident of St.
Joseph, Missouri.  His skill as a mechanic may be inferred from the 
fact that for a number of years he has been superintendent of shool
buildings in the city.  His wife was formerly Miss Margaret Turner.
His parents were Samuel Winn and Mary Moore, the family being of 
English extraction.  Mr. Winn is a member of the Masonic fraternity.

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