Major Charles Goldsmith STEVENSON

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Name	Charles Goldsmith STEVENSON  [1]
Title	Major
Birth	30 Jan 1868	New York, USA   [2]
Baptism	17 May 1868	St Peters (Chelsea), Manhattan, New York, New York, USA   [3]
Gender	Male
Died	19 Oct 1934	Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA   [2, 4]
	Military Funeral Held For Major C. G. Stevenson Barial of Spanish War and World War Veteran Set for Today in Oakwood Cemetery, Troy, N. Y. Funeral services for Major Charles G. Stevenson of 1316 85th who died Friday night at the Norwegian Hospital, were held yesterday afternoon at St. Philip's P. E. Church, 11th Ave. and 80th St. The Rev. Alfred W. Price, rector, officiated. Company of the 14th Infantry N. Y. N. which is commanded by Capt. Charles G. Stevenson escorted the body from the home to the church. Brooklyn Post of the American Legion and Brooklyn Camp, 22, of the United Spanish War Veterans, of which Major Stevenson was a member, con ducted memorial services at his home on Monday night. Major Stevenson will be buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Troy. Ma, Ogden J. Ross, 105th Infantry, N. Y. N. has arranged for a bugler and firing squad to render a last salute. The burial service will be conducted by the rector of St. Paul's Church, Troy, where Major Stevenson's father and mother were married on Dec. 17, 1862. Major Stevenson suffered a stroke of paralysis on Monday of last week in his office. He lapsed into unconsciousness on Monday and continued so to the end. He is survived by his widow, Beatrice V. Stevenson; a son, Capt. Charles G. Stevenson Jr. of the 14th Infantry, N. Y. N. and a daughter, Cornelia B. Baker, and four grand? children, Daniel and Beatrice Baker and Geraldine and John H. Stevenson. Maior Stevenson, who was born in New York City on Jan. 30, 1868, was graduated from Columbia Grammar School in 1886 and at tended Columbia University for two years. He also atienaea uoiumoia Law School, but completed his law studies in the office of Wilson H. Powell. He was admitted to the bar June 26, 1891. Shortly after his admission to the bar he became connected with Lawyers Title and Guaranty Company and later with the United States Title Guar anty Company. When tlie latter company was absorbed by the New York Title and Mortgage uompany he was solicitor in charge of the Brooklyn office. He resigned from that position in 1929 and has since been in practice for himself at 32 Court this borough. Major Stevenson was a veteran or the Spanish-American and World Wars. Before the Spanish war he was a member of the Naval Re serve before it was organized into the First Naval Battalion. At the outbreak of the Spanish War he re ceived permission from the Colonel of the 47th Regiment oi tne New York National Guard to organize a company and with the assistance of his brother, Sgt. Robert Stevenson, and Henry A. F. Young, he recruited and enlisted Company M. He was raised to captain and placed in command of the unit, seeing service in Ponce, San Juan, Porto Rico and Caguas. He volunteered at the outbreak of the World War and was commissioned a major in infantry, serving in the St. Die defensive sector and in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. RKO Prospect Will Celebrate Anniversary During the week beginning Saturday, Nov. 3, the RKO Prospect will celebrate its anniversary. There have been booked for this week some of the finest feature entertainment available, with "Judge Priest," starring Will Rogers, on the first three days of the week, and "Chu Chin Chow" on the last four days of the week. Also, on this week only the shows will change on Tuesday instead of the usual Wednesday because of Election Day. From Monday to Friday of Anniversary Week there will be something extra the stage every night, with the usual Talent Quest on Wednesday night. The other contests which will make this a gay festival week, is a Piano-Duo Contest, a Tango Contest, Old Time Waltz Contest and on the final night a Fancy Roller Skating Contest. LEARN to DANCE STAGE AND BALLROOM DANCING Privotal or Class Lessons Adults, Children; Baby Clasic Boys' Class for Boys Only Adults' Ballroom Classes Business Girls' Evening Tap Class Howell's Dancing School 43 ftMh St. Phons KCdjM -8S3t. Oldest School in Bay Ridga Teeth PLATES AT PRICES THAT WILL MEET ANY RESPONSIBLE COMPETITION In addition we will keep in repair for one year and make no charges for extractions or X-rays when platca are ordered. Coniultaliotts are free and prompt servici ii assured ESTABLISHED 1915 Dr. L. KRONMAN Surgeon Dentist 5102 FIFTH AVENUE
Buried	Y  [4]

Parents

Family ID: F00217 Group Sheet  |  Family Chart  

Father	George STEVENSON (ID:I1542),   b. 1 Apr 1820, Chazy, Clinton, New York, USA d. Yes, date unknown
Relationship	Birth
Mother	Ellen Julia LESLEY (ID:I1544),   b. 19 Apr 1831, Chazy, Clinton, New York, USA d. Yes, date unknown
Relationship	Birth
Children	+ 1. Major Charles Goldsmith STEVENSON (ID:I1545) (current person) ,   b. 30 Jan 1868, New York, USA d. 19 Oct 1934, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA (Age 66 years)

Family

Family ID: F00218 Group Sheet  |  Family Chart  |  Last Modified: 19 May 2023  

Wife

Maria Beatrice VAN HOMRIGH (ID:I1546),   b. 19 Nov 1874, Ireland d. 12 Mar 1948 (Age 73 years)  [1]

Children

+ 1. Brigadier-General Charles Goldsmith STEVENSON (ID:I1547),   b. 9 May 1903, Manhattan, New York, New York, USA d. 25 Dec 1971, Sayville, Suffolk, New York, USA (Age 68 years)  [Father: Birth]  [Mother: Birth] ▻ Mair Gwendolen HUGHES  m. 19 Feb 1930   2. Cornelia B. STEVENSON (ID:I539037173),   b. 2 Jul 1905, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA d. 3 Aug 1978 (Age 73 years)  [Father: Birth]  [Mother: Birth] ▻ Ernest Clarence BAKER  m. 28 Aug 1923

Other Personal Events

Military	2 May 1898	Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA   [5]
Name Charles G Stevenson Gender Male Birth Date abt 1868 Birth Place New York City Enlistment Date 2 May 1898 Enlistment Place Brooklyn, New York Enlistment Age 30 Military Branch or Type National Guard Company M Regiment 47th Infantry Military Rank Captain
Census	1910	Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA   [6]
Image Transcript Ln Hhold Given Surname Relation Gender Race BirthDate Age Status Years Married Children Born/Living BirthPlace BirthPlace of Father BirthPlace of Mother Immigration Year Occupation 57 65 Charles G Stevenson Head Male White 1868 42 Married New York New York New York 1892 Lawyer 58 65 Marie B Stevenson Wife Female White 1875 35 Married Ireland Ireland Ireland 59 65 Charles G Stevenson Son Male White 1904 6 Single New York New York Ireland 60 65 Cornelia B Stevenson Daughter Female White 1906 4 Single New York New York Ireland  NARA Pub:  T624  Roll:  985  Page:  4b  ED:  1078  Microfilm:  FHLF: 1374998  Enumerated:  19 Apr 1910   Transcript ID is  dbid=9999&iid=v1bq_454   Source Web Site: Ancestry
Military	7 Sep 1917	New York, New York, USA   [7]
Name Charles Goldsmith Stevenson Birth Place New York City, New York Birth Date 30 Jan 1868 Service Start Date 7 Sep 1917 Service Start Age 49
Military	1 Jun 1919	Brest, Finistère, France   [8]
Name Charles G. Stevenson Gender Male Departure Date 1 Jun 1919 Departure Place Brest, France Arrival Date 11 Jun 1919 Arrival Place Hoboken, New Jersey Address 1316-85th Street Residence Place Brooklyn, New York Spouse Beatrice Van H. Stevenson Ship Cap Finisterre Military Unit ASST. DIV. INSPECTOR Rank Major Notes HEADQUARTERS 81ST DIVISION, ADVANCE ECHELON
Census	1925	Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA   [9]
Image Transcript Ln Hhold Given Surname Relation Gender Race BirthDate Age Status BirthPlace BirthPlace of Father BirthPlace of Mother Immigration Year Occupation Veteran Street 13 13 Charles Stevenson Head Male White 1868 57 Married USA 85th St 14 13 Beatrice Stevenson Wife Female White 1875 50 Married Ireland 85th St 15 13 Charles Stevenson Son Male White 1903 22 Single USA 85th St  Page:  18  ED:  09  Page:  18  Enumerated:  1 Jun 1925   Transcript ID is  dbid=9999&iid=0h2g_455
Origins
Patriarch & Matriarch	Amasa STEVENSON,   b. 21 May 1765   d. Yes, date unknown  (Great Grandfather)  Ellen Julia LESLEY,   b. 19 Apr 1831, Chazy, Clinton, New York, USA d. Yes, date unknown  (Mother)

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Charles Goldsmith Stevenson

Baptisms

New York US Episcopal Diocese of New York Church Records 1767-1970 Manhattan St Peters (Chelsea) 1853 - 1890 for Charles Goldsmith Stevenson

Military » Slide Show		New York US Spanish-American War Military and Naval Service Records 1898-1902 National Guard 047 Infantry Mygatt - Z
		New York US Abstracts of World War I Military Service 1917-1919 WWI Officer Cards
		US Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists 1910-1939 Incoming Cap Finisterre 11 Jun 1919

Obituaries

Obituary for Major Charles Goldsmith Stevenson




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Birth - 30 Jan 1868 - New York, USA Baptism - 17 May 1868 - St Peters (Chelsea), Manhattan, New York, New York, USA Military - 2 May 1898 - Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA Census - 1910 - Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA Military - 7 Sep 1917 - New York, New York, USA Military - 1 Jun 1919 - Brest, Finistère, France Census - 1925 - Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA Died - 19 Oct 1934 - Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA  = Link to Google Earth

Reference

Mark and Amy Kosinski. "Major Charles Goldsmith STEVENSON". Four Branches Genealogy. https://www.fourbranches.org/tng/getperson.php?personID=I1545&tree=mhkr (accessed April 28, 2024).

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