Captain William L.B. Stears
Born: 1827.
Died: May 1, 1899 (aged 72 years).
Buried: Unknown.
Pension Number: 705436.
Occupation: Unknown.
Enlisted: April 18, 1861 at Brooklyn, New York to serve 3 years (aged 34 years).
Mustered In: May 23, 1861 as Captain in Company E.
Commissioned: Captain in 14th Militia on February 17, 1860.
With rank from April 10, 1859.
Leave of Absence: For 15 days from October 23, 1861 to November 6, 1861 (ill health).
Leave of Absence: Extended for an additional 15 days from November 7, 1861 to November 21, 1861 (ill health).
Unable to return at November 21, 1861. Under doctor's care.
Submitted resignation letter on November 25, 1861.
Resigned: December 11, 1861. Resignation Accepted. Discharged: For Disability on December 11, 1861.
Letters found in his Military Records:
Letter 1 - Initial Resignation.
Letter 2 - First Request For Leave; Denied.
Letter 3 - Second Request for Leave; Approved.
Letter 4 - Extension of Leave. Approved.
Letter 5 - Resignation Approved.
Letter 6 - Discharge.
Married: · Emma J. Felow. ·
Place of Birth: England. ·
Died: September 27, 1863 (aged 31 years, 4 months, 13 days).
Obituary:
Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Monday Evening, September 28, 1863.
Stears - In Brooklyn, on Sunday, September 27, Emma J. Stears, wife of Wm. L.B. Stears, aged 31 years, 4 mos. and 13 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Monday afternoon 2 pm from St. Johns Church corner Johnson and Washington Sts Brooklyn. Place of Death: Corner of Sands & Gold Streets, Brooklyn, New York.
Death Certificate Number 764.
Buried at Cyprus Hills Cemetery, Queens, New York.
Cornelia E. Briscoe.
Married August 1, 1864 by Reverand Walter A. Sterling in New York City.
Last known address: - 104 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, New York.
First husband, Henry A. Briscoe Born in USA.
Died March 18, 1863 (aged 23 years, 10 months, 0 days).
Place of Death - 131 Johnson Street.
Death Certificate Number 347.
Children:
Anna F. Stears born 1863.
Kate P. Stears born 1865.
Cornelia E. Stears born 1867.
W. DeBevois Stears born 1869.
Robert W. Stears born 1871.
Fannie A. Stears born 1875.
Affidavit for wife, Cornelia Stears, witnessed by Isaiah Uffendill (Capt. of Co. B) on July 24, 1899.
Residences:
156 Land Street, Brooklyn, New York.
Pension Rate: last known was $6 per month for Rheumatism.