The Middleton Family from America

The Middleton's were very close American friends of George Burgess, for the full story, and the latest information I have on this family, see my article about The Middleton Family on my HubPages.

Richard & Catherine Middleton, and (centre) their daughter, Selina

Richard & Catherine Middleton, and (centre) their daughter, Selina

Richard Middleton During the American Civil War (1861-1865)

Richard Middleton's Military Record
Regiment Name 50 N.Y. Engineers
Side Union
Company M
Soldier's Rank-In Capt.
Soldier's Rank-Out Capt.
Film #551 Roll 96

There's also American records of Richard Middleton and wife Margaret applying for Civil War pensions but no further details available to me on this at this time.


The Middleton’s on the 1880 Census Washington DC USA

The 1880 Census shows the Middleton family living in Washington: -

  • William MIDDLETON, age 47, from England, Occupation Stone Cutter.

  • Catherine MIDDLETON (wife) age 51, from England.

  • S. Agnes MIDDLETON (daughter) age 25, born in DC , Occupation Bur. Eng. and Prin. Treasury.

  • Catherine M. MIDDLETON (daughter) age 19, born in DC

  • William B. MIDDLETON (son) age 17, born in DC, Occupation Apprentice to Carpenter.

  • Selina M. MIDDLETON (daughter) age 13, born in DC, at School

Catherine Margaret Middleton

Catherine Margaret Middleton

William Richard Middleton: Captain in the 50 N.Y. Engineers, in company M for the Union Army.

William Richard Middleton: Captain in the 50 N.Y. Engineers, in company M for the Union Army.

Source Information:

  • Census Place Washington, Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
    Family History Library Film 1254124

  • Source Information about the Middleton’s supplied with thanks from JenDove
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