Bethaven Atnip

Parents Jacob Atnip & Rachel Risenhoover.

Bethaven (possibly "Bethoven") & Matilda (Meador) Atnip were married July 22, 1852 in Wayne Co., MO, and from this union 5 children were born: Delana Catherine Atnip b. June 25, 1857; Judia b. about 1863; Amy Eva b. May 30, 1864; Austin b. about 1867; and John Robert b. August 5, 1867. All children were born in Wayne Co., MO.

Bethaven was a veteran of the Civil War, enlisting in the Union Army at Patterson, Wayne Co., MO, on 6 August 1864, Co. A, 47th MO Infantry Volunteers. He was discharged 28 March 1865 at Benton Barracks, MO, by reason of expiration of time of service. After he came home from the war, he was susceptible to colds and coughs, and died of typhoid and pneumonia on 26 November 1867. Records of war describe him as 5 ft. 7 in tall, dark complexion, black hair and blue eyes.

Bethaven was cremated and the location of his ashes is unknown. Find A Grave Memorial #s 64220892 & 85715004.