SPANG, Isaac M.

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American Civil War Regiments Record
Regiment: 48th Infantry Regiment PA
Date Mustered: 26 August 1863
Regiment Type: Infantry
Regimental Soldiers and History: List of Soldiers

Regimental History

Pennsylvania
Emergency Troops of 1863.

Early in the summer of 1863, rumors were constantly afloat
concerning a threatened invasion of border states by the
Confederates and in June two new departments were established
by the war department -- the Department of the' Monongahela and
the Department of the Susquehanna -- in order that the state
might be protected from any such movement of the enemy.

Volunteers were called for by Gov. Curtin to serve "During: the
pleasure of the president or the continuance of the war."

Slow to believe that their homes were really endangered, the
greatly reduced number of men available for military service
hesitated to respond. On June 12, the governor published the
notice that the troops requested would be mustered into the
service of the United States for six months, or during the
existing emergency, as they should themselves elect.

In a short time eight regiments were mustered in for the
"emergency" and became the 20th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 28th, 30th,
31st and 33rd emergency regiments. Other companies and
organizations volunteered their services and need for them was
soon found.

The Confederates had occupied Chambersburg and Gettysburg and
when it was discovered that the main body of their forces had
actually crossed the Potomac, another proclamation was issued
by Gov. Curtin on June 26, calling for 60,000 men at once to be
mustered into the state service for a term of 90 days and to be
discharged as soon as the danger was over.

To this urgent message twenty-eight regiments responded and
were organized in the two departments previously mentioned, at
Huntingdon, Reading, Philadelphia and Harrisburg. A force
under Gen. Knipe approached Chambersburg, but found it in the
hands of the enemy and was obliged to retire gradually before
the advance of Johnson's division of Ewell's corps.

The Confederates reached Oyster Point, but were withdrawn to
Gettysburg on account of the advance of the Army of the Potomac
and within a few days was fought the battle of Gettysburg.

A portion of the militia joined the Army of the Potomac in
Maryland after the battle, but were soon afterward returned to
Harrisburg.

The emergency regiments were mustered out soon after the battle
of Gettysburg, the regiments of militia a little later, various
duties within the state requiring their services for a short
time.

Some were employed at Gettysburg, some at Philadelphia in
preserving order, and at other points they rendered valuable
service.

Source: The Union Army, vol. 1, p. 498

Battles Fought

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Birth: Jan., 1839
Death: Jul. 4, 1901
Lebanon
Lebanon County
Pennsylvania, USA

Isaac Spang, plasterer, residing at 1116 Cedar Avenue, was found dead in the meadow, along the embankment of the Cornwall railroad between Cumberland and Chestnut Streets, near Donaghmore station on Thursday about noon. He is aged about 56 years. From witnesses who saw Spang, it was learned that at about 11 o'clock Thursday morning Mrs. Spang was seen leading her husband, evidently trying to get him home. While walking along the embankment of the Cornwall railroad, near Donaghmore station, he was seen to fall to the ground. Mrs. Spang left her husband lie and hurried home in order to secure assistance of neighbors with a view of removing her husband home. When she arrived at the scene she was shocked to find that her husband had died during her absence and became grief stricken. Word was sent to the police station and Deputy Coroner Charles D. Weirich was notified. He at once proceeded to the scene and after viewing the remains directed their removal by the family. Spang was a veteran of the Civil war and his body was removed to the residence by several Sons of Veterans, who were near when death occurred. Deputy Coroner Weirich selected a jury as a precaution in case Coroner Shultz decided to hold an inquest later. Death is said to have been caused by heat prostration and alcoholism. Spang for some years resided in the Second Ward. He is survived by a wife, Caroline, and those children, who are at home: Lenora, Beulah, Albert, Isaac and Carolin; a son resides at Reading and another at Pittsburgh. [Lebanon Daily News]

Isaac married FETTER, Caroline Abt 1859. Caroline was born 18 Nov 1842; died 03 Nov 1921, Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania; was buried Mount Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Amanda married GRAUL Abt 1884. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Nathaniel F. Spang, seventy-two, of 26 Old Dorwart Street, died in the city of a complication of diseases after a long illness, Thursday morning. He was a member of Faith Reformed Church. He is survived by his wife, Camilla Hauck Spang, and four children and one step-child; Mildred, wife of Samuel Cliff, Jr., Ethel, wife of John Teahan, N. Harold and Laura, wife of William Nixdorf, all of this city;and Helen Buckley, at home; also three brothers and three sisters; Mrs Amanda Graul, this city, Jeremiah, Lebanon; Albert, New York City; Lenora, wife of Thomas Werner, Lebanon; Beulah, wife of John Dengler, this city; and Issac, of Lebanon; also eleven grandchildren. Is buried at Millersville Cemetery, Millersville, Lanc. Co.
From Lancaster Newspaper

He was the son of Isaac and Caroline Fetter Spang.
I have been told that when he died they had to make an extra long casket for him to lie in. He was well over six foot and his wife was very short and had to stand on a box when having their picture taken.

Nathaniel married HAUCK, Camilla B. 29 Apr 1893, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Camilla (daughter of HAUCK, Jonas B. and BREY, Sarah N. Elizabeth) was born Oct 1868, Blackville, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 23 Nov 1944; was buried Millersville Mennonite Cemetery, Millersville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Harvey married STUMPF, Katie 09 May 1897, Sinking Springs, Pennsylvania. Katie was born 24 Mar 1872, Conestoga, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; died 20 Feb 1924, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; was buried Grace United Methodist Cemetery, Millersville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Harvey married MAY, Ida G. 02 Aug 1887, Lebanon Co., Pennsylvania. Ida was born Abt 1880. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

25 Aug 1953: Jeremiah F. Spang, a past president of the Bricklayer's Union, Local 29 and a resident at 1122 Walnut Street, died at 6;15 last night in the Good Samaritan Hospital. He was 81. Death was attributed to a heart attack coming after an illness of one week. Spang, a retired bricklayer, was well-known among tradesmen and well-liked by the men he worked with over the years. In addition to having held the presidency of the Local, he was also elected to various other offices in the union during his membership. A native of Lititz, he was the son of the late Isaac and Caroline Fetter Spang. He learned the bricklaying trade in Canton, 0h., and then worked in St. Louis, Pittsburgh and New York, where he married. He resided here for the past 2 years and was noted for his congenial disposition and good fellowship. He was a member of Tabor Reformed Church. Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Helen (Nell) Spang; a step-daughter, Charlotte, wife of Charles Michewicz, Lebanon; two grandchildren, Rose Marie and Charles Michewicz Jr.; a sister, Mrs. Lenore Werner, Lititz Route 2, a brother Albert Spang, New York City; and a number of nieces and nephews. [Lebanon Daily News]

Jeremiah married WHEELER, Mary Abt 1920. Mary was born Abt 1885; died 12 May 1931, Geneva, New York; was buried Mount Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Jeremiah — NELL, Helen. Helen was born 29 Jun 1895; died 25 Jun 1977, Miramar, Broward County, Florida; was buried 29 Jun 1977, Mount Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Albert married COFFEY, Catherine 06 Jul 1907, New York, New York. Catherine (daughter of COFFEY, Lawrence and CORRIGAN, Mary) was born 28 Nov 1886, Ireland; died 24 Apr 1960; was buried Long Islang National Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

29 July 1968: Mrs. Lenora Spang Werner, widow of Thomas M. Werner, formerly of 915 Walnut St., died Sunday afternoon at Cedar Haven. She was 86. She was born in Lancaster County, a daughter of the late Isaac and Caroline Fetter Spang. Mrs. Werner was a member of Tabor United Church of Christ. Survivors include four children: T. Kenneth, Jerry, Caroline, wife of Roy Sealer and Hilda, wife of Robert Arnold, all of Lebanon; 18 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. [Lebanon Daily News]

Lenora married WERNER, Thomas 12 Feb 1907, Emmaus, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Thomas (son of WERNER, George and ???, Emma) was born 01 Oct 1883, Lebanon County, PA; died 05 Jan 1962, Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania; was buried Mount Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

28 March 1951: Funeral services for Mrs. Beulah Dengler, 118 South Ninth Street, were held at the Thompson Funeral Home, 120 South Ninth Street, at two o'clock this afternoon. Rev. Malcolm Barr, pastor of Tabor Evangelical and Reformed Church, officiated and burial took place at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Pall bearers were: Jere Werner, Kenneth Werner, Donald Mease, Richard Sealer, Harry Dengler and Mervin Dengler. [Lebanon Daily News]

Beulah — DENGLER, John Alexander. John was born 02 Aug 1879; died 1955, Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania; was buried Mount Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Also buried in this cemetery is Irene F. Spang, 1896-1983. It is not known if she is Isaac's wife.

Isaac — ???, Irene F.. Irene was born 1896; died 1983, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania; was buried Good Shepherd Cemetery, Tuckerton, Berks County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Helen — BUCKLEY, ???. ??? was born Abt 1890. [Group Sheet]

Mildred — CLIFF, Samuel J.. Samuel was born Abt 1899, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Ethel — MURR, John Earl. John was born 29 Apr 1898. [Group Sheet]

Ethel — TEAHAN, John. John was born 12 Aug 1896; died 13 Dec 1968. [Group Sheet]

Nathaniel — FISHER, Blanche G.. Blanche was born 1908; died 1976; was buried Millersville Mennonite Cemetery, Millersville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Living — WARFEL, R.. [Group Sheet]

Living — NIXDORF, W.. [Group Sheet]

Ruth — MILLER, Jacob Erisman. Jacob was born 11 Jun 1892, Letort, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; died 1957, Mountville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; was buried Grace United Methodist Church Cemetery, Millersville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Ruth married GREULICH, Fredrick J. 10 Nov 1962. Fredrick was born Abt 1900. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

"!MYERS Book ["Compass to Computer", compiled by Raichard Stoler MYERS, 1988], pg 122 - listed as Edith SPANG, gave dates and places of birth and marriage to
Henry Stoler MIERLY. " per Duke Clark (rootsweb) dclark @erols.com. There is no direct evidence that this Edith Spang is the daughter of Harvey and Katie Spang.
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Possibly living in 1910 with her Aunt and Uncle, Edwin and Caroline Brooks in Gary, Lake County, Indiana.

Edith married MIERLY, Henry Stoler 03 Jun 1933, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Henry was born Abt 1900, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Isaac married KREITER, Josephine 1925. Josephine was born 11 Jul 1901, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; died 08 Nov 1975, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; was buried Riverview Burial Park, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Lenora — BRACHTENDORF, Lester J. Lester was born 19 Oct 1904, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; died 18 Jun 1972, Mountville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; was buried Grace United Methodist Church Cemetery, Millersville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Russel — WILHOEFT, Toni Marie. Toni was born 20 May 1912, Berlin, Germany; died 15 Feb 2009, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; was buried East Petersburg Mennonite Cemetery, East Petersburg, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Jean — PARMER, Charles Edward. Charles was born 31 Jan 1921; died 12 Feb 1991. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Jere H. Spang, 76 of Palm Bay, Florida died at his home on Saturday, April 9, 2011. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Nathaniel and Blanche Fisher Spang. He was the husband of the late Dorothy G. Spang who died January 1989.

He was a retired machinist with Thompson Corp for 38 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He served in the US Army during the Korean War.

Surviving are three children, Jere H. (Bud) Spang Jr., Victoria Spang, Debra A. wife of Jeffrey Lambert, all of Florida, two grandchildren, Tracey wife of Brian Bender, Kelly Lambert, both of PA, four great granddaughters and a great grandson. He is also survived by a brother, James husband of Barbara Spang, MD, a nephew, Stephen husband of Karen Spang and two great nieces.

A Graveside Service will be held at St Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Bausman, PA on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 11:00AM with Msgr. Thomas Smith officiating. Contributions may be made in Jere's memory to the American Cancer Society, 615 Community Way, Lancaster, Pa 17603. To send online condolences, please visit: Snyder Funeral home .com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661

Lancaster Sunday News 4/17/2011

Jere — ???, Dorothy G.. Dorothy was born 08 Jan 1938; died 12 Jan 1989; was buried St Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Bausman, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Living — Living. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Lancaster New Era (PA) - July 31, 2001
Deceased Name: JOANNE WAGNER, SCHICK WORKER
Joanne Spang Wagner, 67, of 1750 Zarker Road, died Monday at home after a lengthy illness.

She worked for the former Schick, Inc., Lancaster.

Mrs. Wagner was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Josephine Kreiter Spang.

She was married to Allen H. Wagner, who died Jan. 24, and the late Carl F. Wettig Sr.

She is survived by a son, John S., husband of Terri Wettig of East Petersburg; a daughter, Suzanne A., wife of Charles Strine of Mountville; four grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and a sister, Lois Ressel of Lancaster.

She was preceded in death by a son, Carl F. Wettig Jr.

Joanne — WAGNER, Allen H.. Allen was born 05 Apr 1916; died 24 Jan 2001, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; was buried Riverview Burial Park, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Living — Living. [Group Sheet]