Sgt. William Young Mordecai, (CSA)

William Young was the son of Augustus and Rosina Ursula "Young" Mordecai and the grandson of Jacob and Rebecca "Myers" Mordecai. He married Helen Alves Norwood December 8, 1875 in Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Brook Hill, Henrico County, VA. They were the parents of six children: Rosina, William Norwood (died as an infant), John Brooke, Norwood, Augustus, and Thomas Norwood. When he was 25 years old on March 17, 1862, he enlisted in Richmond as a Private in the 2nd "L.F. Jones'" Company, Richmond Howitzers Light Artillery, Cutshaw's Battallion, Artillery, 2nd Corps, Army of Northern Virginia, C.S.A. He was promoted to Quarter Master Sergeant, "C" Co, VA Richmond Howitzers Light Artillery. He was surrendered on April 9, 1868 at Appomattox Court House, VA. He and his family resided on the Mordecai farm, "Rosewood", in Brook Hill, VA.

His OBITUARY: MR. W. Y. MORDECAI DEAD. He Passed Away Sunday Morning Mr. William Y. Mordecai, one of the oldest and best-known residents of Henrico, died Sunday morning at 2 o'clock at "Rosewood," his home, near Young's Pond. Deceased had been in ill health for more than a year, and during the past few months had been confined to his bed. Mr. Mordecai was in the 64th year of his age. He was one of the best citizens of Henrico, and took the liveliest interest in all that pertained to its welfare. He was for a long time superintendent of the Brook Turnpike Company, and served a number of terms on the Board of Supervisors. He was a devoted member of Emmanuel Episcopal church, and was the senior warden of the vestry. Mr. Mordecai was the Quartermaster Sergeant of the Second Company of Howitzers, and served gallantly during the war between the States. At the close of the struggle he took up his residence on the farm of his uncle, John B. Young, at the place known as Young's Pond. When the Howitzers organized their association, he became a member and was a regular attendant at the annual meetings of that body until year before last. He is survived by a widow and five children, all of whom reside in Henrico County, except Mr. Augustus Mordecai, who is now in California. His sons are Messrs. John B., Augustus, Norwood, and Thomas Mordecai. His daughter is Miss Rose Mordecai. The funeral took place at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon from Emmanuel Church, and was conducted by Rev. B. M. Randolph. The Pall-bearers were Messrs. C. T. Watkins, H. C. Beattle, Joseph A. Johnston, Joseph Bryan, T. C. Redd, Gervas Storrs, W. H. Urquhart, and N. W. Bowe. (The Richmond Dispatch, Tuesday, March 27, 1900, page 60

Bio by: BigFrench

Mordecai, William Y. BATTLE UNIT NAME: L.F. Jones' Company, Virginia Artillery (2nd Company, Richmond Howitzers) SIDE: Confederacy COMPANY: SOLDIER'S RANK IN: Quartermaster Sergeant SOLDIER'S RANK OUT: Quartermaster Sergeant ALTERNATE NAME: FILM NUMBER: M382 ROLL 39 PLAQUE NUMBER: NOTES: General Note - See also 1 Va Arty

When he was 25 years old on March 17, 1862, he enlisted in Richmond as a Private in the 2nd "L.F. Jones'" Company, Richmond Howitzers Light Artillery, Cutshaw's Battallion, Artillery, 2nd Corps, Army of Northern Virginia, C.S.A. He was promoted to Quarter Master Sergeant, "C" Co, VA Richmond Howitzers Light Artillery. He was surrendered on April 9, 1865 at Appomattox Court House, VA.

He and his family resided on the Mordecai farm, "Rosewood", in Brook Hill, VA.

His OBITUARY:

MR. W. Y. MORDECAI DEAD.

He Passed Away Sunday Morning

Mr. William Y. Mordecai, one of the oldest and best-known residents of Henrico, died Sunday morning at 2 o'clock at "Rosewood," his home, near Young's Pond. Deceased had been in ill health for more than a year, and during the past few months had been confined to his bed.

Mr. Mordecai was in the 64th year of his age. He was one of the best citizens of Henrico, and took the liveliest interest in all that pertained to its welfare.

He was for a long time superintendent of the Brook Turnpike Company, and served a number of terms on the Board of Supervisors. He was a devoted member of Emmanuel Episcopal church, and was the senior warden of the vestry.

Mr. Mordecai was the Quartermaster Sergeant of the Second Company of Howitzers, and served gallantly during the war between the States. At the close of the struggle he took up his residence on the farm of his uncle, John B. Young, at the place known as Young's Pond. When the Howitzers organized their association, he became a member and was a regular attendant at the annual meetings of that body until year before last.

He is survived by a widow and five children, all of whom reside in Henrico County, except Mr. Augustus Mordecai, who is now in California. His sons are Messrs. John B., Augustus, Norwood, and Thomas Mordecai. His daughter is Miss Rose Mordecai.

The funeral took place at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon from Emmanuel Church, and was conducted by Rev. B. M. Randolph. The Pall-bearers were Messrs. C. T. Watkins, H. C. Beattle, Joseph A. Johnston, Joseph Bryan, T. C. Redd, Gervas Storrs, W. H. Urquhart, and N. W. Bowe.

(The Richmond Dispatch, Tuesday, March 27, 1900, page 60