need some help

[johnnydef47]

I am sure there have been a lot of posts about this kind of thing on here but I have recently found out from my grandfather that his older brother made a family tree back to the 1740's as such I have one relative in the rev war and at least one in the CW. looking online I am not sure which sites are the most effective. I have a name and place of birth but no regiment. didn't want to start blindly signing up for research sites if there happens to be one more worth while. thanks.
ps if it helps the person is from Blair country pa

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

I think right here the best place to start.

Give us the name, place of birth , date of birth, and any other information (even if you think it's insignificant), and I think you'll get a allot of direction on where to proceed.

 

[johnnydef47]

I think right here the best place to start.

Give us the name, place of birth , date of birth, and any other information (even if you think it's insignificant), and I think you'll get a allot of direction on where to proceed.

ok sweet...the name of the vet I know for sure (at least according to the tree) is Alexander Tickerhoof born around 1822-25 blair county pa which is near Johnstown regiment searches seem to be fairly available but no clue where to start

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

OK, thanks.

I did a couple of very quick searches on fold3, (a subscription site) and the free site by the National Park Service, The soldier/sailors database.

I did not find that name.

However I did find what may be your guy at:
http://www.mytrees.com/newanc/Penns...mily/Alexander-Tickerhoof-wi003581-16556.html

There are many more members other than myself that should be able to help you.

Until then, I'll keep looking.

Do you know if that last name was spelled or misspelled on any period documents ?

 

[Drew]

Many of the original Pennsylvania muster roles and records are online and free. I would not pay a service before looking carefully on your own. Lots of folks here will help you!

http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/military_records/3186/civil_war/388406

 

[johnnydef47]

his father or grandfather spelled it dickerhoof. I couldn't find tickerhoof on fold 3 either wasn't sure if it was because I didn't pay for it

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

BTW, hopefully one of the moderators will see your question and move this thread to the
Researching Your Civil War Ancestry forum. I think more of our genealogy experts would see it and be able to help you.

 

[lelliott19]

No Tickerhoof, Tickerhof, Tickerhorf, etc. found via Fold3 search. Also tried Tickroot, Tackahoof, Tuckahoof, Tuckahoft, etc. and no luck.

Did locate a few with the misspelled variation Dickerhoof and Dickerhoff, one of which is listed both ways.
Dickerhoof, Samuel (18) Co F 1st MD Home Brigade; subsequently became Co F 13th Maryland Infantry
Dickerhoof, Isaac (41) Co B 3rd Maryland Infantry
Dickerhoof, Joseph L (27) Co K 4th West Virginia Infantry
Dickerhoof, Joseph L (29) Co C 2nd WV Veteran Infantry

Dickerhoff, Louis, Missouri Home Guard
Dickerhoff, Peter, Co E US Ohio Infantry (Index card only)
Dickerhoff, Daniel, Co F 111 Ohio Infantry
Dickerhoff, John Co A 2nd Ohio Cavalry
Dickerhoff, Michael Co H 61st Pennsylvania Infantry
Dickerhoff, Michael Co E 8th Pennsylvania Res Infantry (37 Penn Vols)
Dickerhoff, John Co I 44th Indiana Infantry
Dickerhoff, Simon Captain, Co E 138 Pennsylvania Infantry
Dickerhoff, William Co H 164th Ohio Infantry
Dickerhoff, William (Musician) Co E 61st Ohio Infantry
Dickerhoff, David R. Co G 187th Ohio Infantry (also listed in 184th Ohio Infantry)
Dickerhoof, David R. Co G 187th Ohio Infantry (filed with Dickerhoff, David R)
Dickerhoff, Andrew J (also listed as A J) Assistant Surgeon 27th Illinois Infantry

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

If the gentleman I found in the mytrees link is your fellow . . . judging from the birthdates of his children . . . he was either at home allot, or maybe in a local militia outfit.

This is a portion of one of the many Tickerhoof families in Pennsylvania in the Ancestry Archive™.
Husband:
Alexander Tickerhoof
Birth/Chris:
... 1824 at ...

Wife:
Susanna Stiffler
Birth/Chris:
... 1831 at ...

Children:

1. Tickerhoof, Alexander - Birth/Chris: ... 1860 at ...
2. Tickerhoof, George - Birth/Chris: ... 1862 at ...
3. Tickerhoof, Lloyd - Birth/Chris: ... 1864 at ...
4. Tickerhoof, Anna M - Birth/Chris: ... 1866 at ...
5. Tickerhoof, Albert - Birth/Chris: ... 1870 at ...
6. Tickerhoof, Emeline - Birth/Chris: ... 1873 at ...
7. Tickerhoof, Ashley - Birth/Chris: ... 1876 at ...

 

[Allie]

There over 100 Tickerhoofs and over 800 Dickerhoofs on fold3. None of them seem to be your Alexander. However there is an Alexander from Pennsylvania born 1885 who seems to have been a ww1 vet, if he's any relation to you.

As the archivists are fond of saying, the lack of a record does not mean he did not serve, but I'm not seeing a record.

Both fold3 and ancestry have free trial periods. The one on ancestry is 30 days, the one on fold3 only 14, so if you want to get as much info as possible without paying, I recommend getting ancestry first so you know what to look for, then adding fold3, downloading all the records you need as files, and then canceling. Or keep your account if it seems like something you'd like as a lasting hobby.

 

[johnnydef47]

thanks for all the help I am feeling like whoever researched the tree made a mistake his name doesn't come up in anything and 7th Miss. your correct I noticed the birthdates as well. there are a few other names on the tree I can research but I think this one was just mislabeled.

 

[Littlestown]

thanks for all the help I am feeling like whoever researched the tree made a mistake his name doesn't come up in anything and 7th Miss. your correct I noticed the birthdates as well. there are a few other names on the tree I can research but I think this one was just mislabeled.

If I were you, I would try to verify the information on the tree that you are working off of. If you are going to start doing genealogical research, the best site is ancestry. They have bought up nearly every other major genealogical research repository. You can get a 2 week free trial and cancel if you don't think it will be worth the subscription fee.

 

[johnnydef47]

thanks, all the info on it with marriages etc. seem to be correct but some of the notes like 'civil war vet' seem to be wrong

 

[DixieRifles]

No Tickerhoof, Tickerhof, Tickerhorf, etc. found via Fold3 search. Also tried Tickroot, Tackahoof, Tuckahoof, Tuckahoft, etc. and no luck.

Did locate a few with the misspelled variation Dickerhoof and Dickerhoff, one of which is listed both ways.
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Dickerhoff, Andrew J (also listed as A J) Assistant Surgeon 27th Illinois Infantry

How did you find/create this list?? I don't suppose you used the NPS Soliders and Sailors database?

The NPS Soliders and Sailors database was upgraded and for a time you could get a list of hits from a search. I can't do that anymore. I can hardly find anything on NPS site now. I must be doing something wrong.

 

[johnnydef47]

I used the nps website and didn't come up with what I was looking for but I did look some items up by state and it seems to be a pretty well put together site

 

[lelliott19]

How did you find/create this list?? I don't suppose you used the NPS Soliders and Sailors database?

The NPS Soliders and Sailors database was upgraded and for a time you could get a list of hits from a search. I can't do that anymore. I can hardly find anything on NPS site now. I must be doing something wrong.

I transcribed the names and info from carded records on Fold3.com and typed up a list for you of what I was able to find. Expired Image Removed

 

[DixieRifles]

Oh. You did it the old fashioned way.