Private
Burdette Othneil
Eddy
Born in Windsor, Ashtabula, Ohio, United States
Ancestors 
Son of Lorenzo Shipley Eddy
and Elizabeth P. (Eaton) Eddy
Brother of
George W. Eddy and Clayborn Amherst Eddy
Husband of
Sarah (Day) Eddy
— married
17 Sep 1874 in Ashtabula, Ashtabula, Ohio, United States
Husband of
Velma Irene Sunderlin
— married
19 Aug 1890 [location unknown]
Descendants 
Father of
Clayborn Amherst Eddy, Burdett Shipley Eddy, William Clyde Eddy and Jessie (Eddy) Henderson
Died
at age 67
in San Francisco, California, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 5 Nov 2023
This page has been accessed 65 times.
Biography
Burdette Othneil Eddy was born in Appalachia, in Ohio.
Burdette Othneil Eddy was an Ohioan.
Private Burdette Othneil Eddy served in the United States Civil War.
Mustered out: September 4, 1865
Side: USA
Regiment(s): Trumbull Guards Independent Company, Ohio Infantry; 3rd Regiment, Ohio Infantry; Co. G 2nd Regiment Illinois Light Artillery
Mustered out: September 4, 1865
Side: USA
Regiment(s): Trumbull Guards Independent Company, Ohio Infantry; 3rd Regiment, Ohio Infantry; Co. G 2nd Regiment Illinois Light Artillery
Burdette Othneil was born in 1846. He was the son of Lorenzo Shipley Eddy and Elizabeth P. Eaton. He served in the 3rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry and the 2nd Illinois Light Infantry during the Civil War. He married Sarah Day in 1874. He passed away in 1914.
The Eddy Family in America notes “He (Burdette Othneil Eddy) was in the Civil War and dishonorably discharged. He fought Indians in the West with Col. Cody (Buffalo Bill). He once rescued a white girl from burning at the stake and was decorated by Col. Cody for his daring. He finally became an attorney in San Francisco.”
“The Elmore Tribune”, (Elmore, Ohio), 11 Apr 1907, page 6 — Prominent Youngstown Man Arrested. / Youngstown, O.. April 9. - Burdette O. Eddy, prominent in secret socie- ties, a member of the G. A. R. and for 20 years court stenographer, was arrested Monday on a charge preferred by 15-year old Flossie Kenvin. The arrest is the result of the recent grand jury Investigation.
“The San Francisco Examiner, (San Francisco, California), 20 Feb 1914, page 4 — EDDY - In this city, February 19, Burdett P. Eddy, beloved father of Burdett S. Eddy of San Jose and Mrs. Jessie Eddy Henderson of Youngstown, Ohio, a nativo of Ohio, aged 65 years. ** Kindly omit flowers. Remains at the chapel of Halsted & Co.. 1122 Sutter street.
Sources
The Eddy Family in America, page 659
"United States Census, 1850", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXS5-6GR : Fri Oct 06 14:21:12 UTC 2023), Entry for Lorenzo S Eddy and Elizabeth Eddy, 1850.
"United States Census, 1860", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCPS-S9L : Wed Oct 04 20:05:40 UTC 2023), Entry for S S Eddy and Elizabeth P Eddy, 1860.
"United States Civil War Soldiers Index, 1861-1865", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FSM1-J3R : 25 August 2021), Burdett O. Eddy, 1861-1865.
"United States Civil War Soldiers Index, 1861-1865", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FS6P-QJC : 25 August 2021), Burdette O. Eddy, 1861-1865.
"United States Civil War Soldiers Index, 1861-1865", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FSW7-CZ7 : 25 August 2021), Burdett Eddy, 1861-1865.
"United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:7ZSR-FVPZ : Wed Oct 25 12:34:35 UTC 2023), Entry for Burdett O Eddy, 4 Sep 1865. Private Co. G, 2nd Illinois Light Artillery.
"United States Census, 1870", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M6VX-F55 : Wed Oct 04 14:00:30 UTC 2023), Entry for Benj Bingham and Adaline Bingham, 1870. Attending school. Orwell, Ashtabula, Ohio.
"Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2016", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VN3Y-Z14 : Wed Oct 18 15:49:43 UTC 2023), Entry for Burdett O Eddy and Sarah Day, 17 Sep 1874.
"United States Census, 1880", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M89R-JN7 : Thu Oct 05 09:38:55 UTC 2023), Entry for Burdett O. Eddy and Vella Eddy, 1880. Lawyer. Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio.
"United States Census of Union Veterans and Widows of the Civil War, 1890," , FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K83R-W8N : 8 March 2021), Burdette O Eddy, 1890; citing NARA microfilm publication M123 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 338,233. Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio. This record notes the early Civil War service as a “independent scout” and the 2nd Illinois Light Artillery service.
"United States Census, 1900", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMDR-K2D : Thu Oct 05 14:25:59 UTC 2023), Entry for Burdett D Eddy and Velma I Eddy, 1900. Years married 22 suggests the marriage to Velma was about 1878.
"United States Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards, 1907-1933", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K644-DCW : Wed Nov 01 21:29:59 UTC 2023), Entry for Burdett O Eddy and Vella Eddy, 1907-1933.
"United States Census, 1910", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MVLX-9QQ : Wed Oct 04 00:13:30 UTC 2023), Entry for Burdett O Eddy and George W Orr, 1910. Stenographer. Ukiah, Mendocino, California.
"California, San Francisco County Records, 1824-1997", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q23Q-3H74 : Wed Oct 04 07:29:07 UTC 2023), Entry for Burdett O Eddy, 19 Feb 1914. Short hand reporter. He died in room 244 of the Balboa Building.
"Ohio Deaths and Burials, 1854-1997", , FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F68C-TM5 : 19 January 2020), Burdette O. Eddy, 1914.
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/116763485/burdette-othniel-eddy: accessed 04 November 2023), memorial page for Burdette Othniel Eddy (8 Apr 1845–19 Mar 1914), Find a Grave Memorial ID 116763485, citing Windsor Township Cemetery, Windsor, Ashtabula County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by Kelton Slane (contributor 47521161).
"United States Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards, 1907-1933", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K644-6Z5 : Wed Nov 01 15:18:46 UTC 2023), Entry for Burdett O Eddy and Vella Eddy, 1907-1933.
"Ohio, Grave Registrations of Soldiers, 1810-1955", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:D6RC-8Y3Z : 9 November 2020), Burdette O. Eddy, 1905.
"United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:7ZSR-FVPZ : Wed Oct 25 12:34:35 UTC 2023), Entry for Burdett O Eddy, 4 Sep 1865.
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