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John Sattizahn – House Builder
Posted By Norman Gasbarro on September 13, 2018
The Press Herald of Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, on 13 November 1891 reported the death of John Sattizahn:
John Sattizahn, who resided at Pleasant Valley, and who was running a small saw mill, fell over and instantly —died while at work, on the mill on Saturday. He was about 70 years of age, and a veteran of the late civil war. The deceased was an industrious man, a carpenter by trade, and built many dwellings in that valley, noted for their peculiar construction and various mansard roofs. He has been failing for several years past and was receiving a pension from the government.
Previously, on this blog, John Sattizahn was identified as a Civil War soldier in the 173rd Pennnsylania Infantry with a connection to Pine Grove.
In searching for information on John Sattizahn, various spellings of the surname were found, including Suttezahn and Sattazan.
The above screen capture was taken from Steve Maczuga’s Pennsylvania Civil War Database. It indicates that John Sattazan served in the 173rd Pennnsylania Infantry, Company G, as a Private, from 2 November 1862 through discharge on 18 August 1863.
As a result of his service, John Suttezahn applied for for a pension on 14 July 1890, which he received. His widow applied and received benefits after his death. The card (above) is from Fold3.
At least one article found on Newspapers.com indicates that John Sattizahn lived in Tremont, Schuylkill County, for a time.
Additional information is sought about this Civil War veteran and can be added as a comment to this post.
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