JAK_73d_Regiment

[John A Koltes]

I recently joined the forum. I am a direct lineal descendant of Col. John A Koltes, a German emigre, who commanded the 73rd Regiment Infantry of Philadelphia troops. Col Koltes was killed on August 30th, 1862 at the Second Battle of Bull Run. I have visited several Civil War battlefields including: Manassas Battlefield, Gettysburg, and Vicksburg, among others.

I am interested in learning about the children and grandchildren of Col Koltes. I believe that Col Koltes married Pauline Knopfloch (1834-1888) with whom he had four? children: John 2 (3/19/1857 - 3/26/1894), Pauline Koltes Eck? - others I am uncertain about.

John 2 (1857-1894) married Carrie [Caroline] Pfitzenmaier (1857-1944, m 1881). John 2 and Carrie had four children: John 3 (9/28/1883 - 1944), George, Eugene, and Elmer.

John 3 (1883-1944) [my grandfather] married Mary Woodward [my grandmother]. I'm enjoying the the research and discovery process, and I'm very glad that I found this site!

 

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[lupaglupa]

Welcome to CivilWarTalk! We love this kind of research question. Can you tell us what types of documents you have been able to access about your ancestor so far? For instance, did Pauline get a pension?

 

[JOHN42768]

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[Mike Serpa]

Journal of the Common Council, of the city of Philadelphia, for 1862-1863 : Philadelphia (Pa.). Councils. Common Council : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

Printer varies: J. Van Court, 1836-1843; R. Beresford, 1846-1847; King & Baird, 1848-1854, 1860-1862, 1864-1875; W.H. Sickels, 1854-1856; Town's Print. Office,...

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New Oxford Item (1913-07-24) : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

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A brief history of the Sons of veterans

 

[lupaglupa]

The website Fold3 has a copy of Pauline Koltes' widow's pension application. It is 31 pages total and has a LOT of information. Fold3 is a paid website, though you cn use it free for a trial period. You may also be able to get this file through the National Archives website.

 

[Mike Serpa]

These photos are from the Library of Congress

 

[John A Koltes]

Welcome to CivilWarTalk! We love this kind of research question. Can you tell us what types of documents you have been able to access about your ancestor so far? For instance, did Pauline get a pension?

I have family lore, including some written recollections of my grandparents and one uncle. We have found a village near Trier, Germany with numerous Kolteses. Apparently he was very active in the Philadelphia German society. We have two paintings of Col Koltes in his dress uniform, one of which may be painted on an actual photograph. We also have his ceremonial sword that was a gift from "his philadelphia friends" dated in mid 1862. I have tracked down references to Col Koltes in various libraries including U. Penn, U Mich and one in Louisiana. He had a NY Veterans Post named in his honor. I've tried to locate birth and death records, but without his childrens' names its difficult. I like your idea of following up with official records of pensions, etc in the Phila area. I'll also look at the Phila German Society and anything else I can think of. Its quite fun, but time consuming.

 

[13 IL Cav & 64 GA Inf]

I recently joined the forum. I am a direct lineal descendant of Col. John A Koltes, a German emigre, who commanded the 73rd Regiment Infantry of Philadelphia troops. Col Koltes was killed on August 30th, 1862 at the Second Battle of Bull Run. I have visited several Civil War battlefields including: Manassas Battlefield, Gettysburg, and Vicksburg, among others.

I am interested in learning about the children and grandchildren of Col Koltes. I believe that Col Koltes married Pauline Knopfloch (1834-1888) with whom he had four? children: John 2 (3/19/1857 - 3/26/1894), Pauline Koltes Eck? - others I am uncertain about.

John 2 (1857-1894) married Carrie [Caroline] Pfitzenmaier (1857-1944, m 1881). John 2 and Carrie had four children: John 3 (9/28/1883 - 1944), George, Eugene, and Elmer.

John 3 (1883-1944) [my grandfather] married Mary Woodward [my grandmother]. I'm enjoying the the research and discovery process, and I'm very glad that I found this site!

Welcome, John. Learn, contribute and Enjoy!

 

[ErnieMac]

1860 Census (from Ancestry) shows John A. Koltes (Age 34), wife Paulina (Age 26), children Paulina (Age 5), John (Age 3) and William (Age 2) living in the 11th Ward of Philadelphia. Another woman, Gertrude Koltes (Age 26) is also living with the family.

 

[ErnieMac]

Funeral of Colonel Koltes from the Sept. 6, 1862, edition of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

 

[lupaglupa]

I have family lore, including some written recollections of my grandparents and one uncle. We have found a village near Trier, Germany with numerous Kolteses. Apparently he was very active in the Philadelphia German society. We have two paintings of Col Koltes in his dress uniform, one of which may be painted on an actual photograph. We also have his ceremonial sword that was a gift from "his philadelphia friends" dated in mid 1862. I have tracked down references to Col Koltes in various libraries including U. Penn, U Mich and one in Louisiana. He had a NY Veterans Post named in his honor. I've tried to locate birth and death records, but without his childrens' names its difficult. I like your idea of following up with official records of pensions, etc in the Phila area. I'll also look at the Phila German Society and anything else I can think of. Its quite fun, but time consuming.

I checked online records and they show Pauline did both apply and receive a pension in October of 1862. Because Pauline was widowed during the War her application can be viewed online at the Fold3.com website. It has LOTS of information in it, such as when and where they were married, the names and ages of the children, Pauline's death date, etc. Fold3 is a subscription website but you may be able to access it through your local library or by signing up for a free trial.