He was born in September 1837 [?] (9). He was 28 years old when he was enlisted (4, 5, 6). He was born in Pennsylvania (4, 5, 6).
In 1857/58, he married Sarah [unknown surname] (9). In 1900, she reported having had 10 children, 9 of whom were alive (9). In 1910, she reported having had 8 children, 6 of whom were alive (10).
He was a laborer when he was enlisted (4, 5, 6).
He was 5 feet 7 inches tall, and had a florid complexion, grey eyes, and dark hair (4, 5, 6).
He was drafted (1, 4, 5, 6). He was enlisted and mustered into service on 10 or 16 July 1863 in the 62nd Pennsylvania (1, 4 [16 Jul], 5 [16 Jul], 6 [16 Jul]). He served in company L (12). He was enlisted for three years, in Butler County, Pennsylvania (4, 6). His service was credited to the 22nd congressional district (5, 6).
He was transferred on 20 July 1864 from company L of the 62nd Pennsylvania to the 91st (1). On 21 July 1864, he, and the other members of companies L and M, were assigned to company G (2). On 22 July 1864, they were transferred to company K, following brigade orders to assign them to the smallest company (3). He was then present, as a private (3). He served as a private in company K (1).
He mustered out on 10 July 1865 with his company (1).
In 1890, he was living in the second ward of Greenville, Mercer County, Pennsylvania (8).
On 30 July 1890, he applied successfully from Pennsylvania for a pension (7, 11, 12).
In 1900, he was living on South Race Street, in Greenville Borough, Mercer County, Pennsylvania (9). He was living with his wife Sarah and daughter Flora (9). He was a stationary engineer (9).
On 18 February 1907, his widow, Sarah J Chaffee, applied successfully from Pennsylvania for a pension (7, 12).
In 1910, his widow, Sarah Chafee, was living on Race Street, in Greenville Borough, Mercer County, Pennsylvania (10).
1 Bates, Samuel Penniman. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5. Harrisburg: B. Singerly, state printer, 1869-71. 5 volumes. 'Ninety-first regiment', volume 3, pages 186-233. (In the roster)
2 special order 65, HQ 91st PA, 21 July 1864 (Reuben Chafee)
3 special order 66, HQ 91st PA, 22 July 1864 (Reuben Chafee)
4 company K, descriptive roll (Reuben Chafee)
5 company K, third descriptive roll (Reuben Chafee)
6 company K, fourth descriptive roll (Reuben Chafee)
7 pension index, by name (Reuben Chaffee)
8 1890 US census, veterans' schedule, Pennsylvania, Mercer County, Greenville, ward 2, supervisor's district [10], enumeration district [56], page [4] (Reuben H Chafee)
9 1900 US census, Pennsylvania, Mercer County, Greenville Borough, supervisor's district 19, enumeration district 139, microfilm series T623, film 1440, page 188 = 18 B handwritten (Reuben Chafee)
10 1910 US census, Pennsylvania, Mercer County, Greenville Borough, ward 4, supervisor's district 19, enumeration district 150, microfilm series T624, film 1374, page 109 = 7 B handwritten (Sarah Chafee)
11 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company I (Reuben Chafee)
12 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company K (Reuben Chaffee)
| line | 63 | 64 | 65 |
| street | S Race Street | ||
| house number | |||
| dwelling number | 392 | ||
| family number | 444 | ||
| name | Chafee Reuben | - Sarah C [?] | - Flora |
| relationship | Head | Wife | Daughter |
| color | W | W | W |
| sex | M | F | F |
| birth date | Sept 1837 [??] | July 1849 [??] | Apr 1882 |
| age | [illegible] | 50 | 18 |
| married? | M | M | S |
| # years married | 42 | 42 | |
| mother of how many children? | 10 | ||
| # of children living | 9 | ||
| birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| father's birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| mother's birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| immigration year | |||
| # years in USA | |||
| naturalized citizen? | |||
| occupation | Stationary Engineer | ||
| # months not employed | 0 | ||
| # months in school | |||
| can read | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| can write | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| speaks English | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| owned/rented | R | ||
| free or mortgaged | |||
| farm/house | H | ||
| # of farm schedule | |||
| line | 93 | 94 | 95 |
| street | Race Street | ||
| house nr | - | ||
| dwelling nr | 171 | ||
| family nr | 179 | ||
| name | Shaw [??] Shelly | Chafee Sarah | Stertis [?] Herman |
| relationship | Head | Lodger | Grandson [?] |
| sex | M | F | M |
| color | W | W | W |
| age | 48 | 62 | 21 |
| marital status | Wd | Wd | S |
| #years present marriage | |||
| mother of # children | 8 | ||
| mother of # living children | 6 | ||
| birthplace | Ohio | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| father's birthplace | Ger German | Ohio | Ohio |
| mother's birthplace | Ger German | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| immigrated | |||
| naturalized/alien | |||
| speaks English | English | English | English |
| occupation | Laborer | None | Car Repair |
| nature of industry etc. | Railroad | Railroad | |
| employer etc. | W | W | |
| out of work 15 Apr 1910? | No | No | |
| # weeks out of work 1909 | 0 | 0 | |
| can read | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| can write | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| school since 1 Sep 09 | |||
| owned/rented | R [??] | ||
| owned free or mortagaged | |||
| farm/house | H | ||
| nr on farm schedule | |||
| civil war vet | |||
| blind | |||
| deaf & dumb | |||