Serrin Jerome Finch was born on 2. Nov. 1840 at Delaware County, Ohio. He was the son of
Peter Finch and
Marilla Wort. Serrin Jerome Finch and
Sarah Ellen Gearhart obtained a marriage license on 6. May. 1862 at Union County, Ohio. Serrin Jerome Finch married
Sarah Ellen Gearhart, daughter of
Isaac Gearhart and
Ann Shafer, on 8. May. 1862 at Pharisburg, Union County, Ohio. Serrin Jerome Finch began military service on 12. Jun. 1863. He served as a trumpeter in Company G., 11th Ohio Cavalry. He ended military service on 14. Jul. 1866 at Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas. In the census on 22. Aug. 1870 Serrin Jerome Finch was named S. J. Finch. Serrin Jerome Finch was shown in the census on 22. Aug. 1870 as a carpenter.
Serrin Jerome Finch and
Sarah Ellen Gearhart appeared on the census of 22. Aug. 1870 at Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; personal property 200.00.
Ancestrails of Northern Union County, Ohio, Gleanings from The Richwood Gazette, Volume 1, 1872-1876
Page 59: August 10, 1876: Isaac Gearhart who removed from this place to Virginia in April last (1876), returned to his old home last week. He says he likes that country extremely well, although he may not return. His son-in-law, S. J. Finch who accompanied him there will not return.
Serrin Jerome Finch was shown in the census on 5. Jun. 1880 as a carpenter. In the census on 5. Jun. 1880 Serrin Jerome Finch was named Sarian Finch.
Serrin Jerome Finch and
Sarah Ellen Gearhart appeared on the census of 5. Jun. 1880 at Norton, Norton County, Kansas.
January 9, 1895, Portland, Oregon
To: Hon. Wm. Lochren, Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir:
I enlisted in Co. G, 11th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry on the 12th day of June 1863 and was discharged form the same on the 20th day of July 1866. I was never in the Military or Naval service before the date of my enlistment and have not been in either since the date of my discharge.
Respectfully Submitted
Serrin J. Finch
Notorized by C. H. Hill on the 10th of January 1895
State of Oregon
County of Multnomah.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions
Washington, D. C. October 6, 1899
Mr. Serrin J. Finch, Baker City, Oregon
Are you a married man? Yes, Sarah Ellen Finch, maiden name Gearhart.
When married? May 8, 1862, Union Co., Ohio, Rev. McVey
What record of marriage exists? The record of marriages in Union Co., Ohio.
Have you any children living? Yes, two sons and one daughter: Wilbur L. Finch, born Feb. 23, 1863
Forrest B. Finch, born Apr. 16 1866
Ada F. Finch, born June 23, 1874.
Serrin Jerome Finch died on 11. Oct. 1909 at California Soldiers Home, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, at age 68. He was buried on 13. Oct. 1909 at California Soldiers Home, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.
Pensioner Dropped
US Pension Agency, San Francisco, Cal.
October 15, 1909
Certificate No. 957848
Class: Invalid
Pensioner: Serrin J. Finch
Service: G. 11. Ohio Cav.
Sir: I have the honor to report that the above-named pensioner who was last paid at $12, to 4 Sept. 1909 has been dropped because of death, October 11, 1909.
Very respectfully,
Jesse B. Fuller
US Pension Agent.