Henry Churchill Bonnycastle1

#140, (1872 - 1933)
FatherJohn Charles Bonnycastle2 (c 1827 - 1884)
MotherHarriet Everett2 (1840 - 1906)
RelationshipGreat-grandson of John Bonnycastle
Pedigree
Charts5 Generations of Descendants of Charles Bonnycastle (1796-1840)
Bonnycastle Ancestors of Alan H C Lankford (Deborah's line)
Henry Churchill Bonnycastle
1872-1933
(courtesy Pete Beall)

Family

Marie Kennedy (1879 - 1966)
Children

Life Events

MigrationKnown migrations are: Kentucky > Virginia > Philippines> Montana > Philippines > California > Iowa> Washington DC > Philadelphia > Massachusetts > DC.
 
BirthHenry Churchill Bonnycastle was born on 4 Jun 1872 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.3,4
 
(with Parents) 1880 CensusRichard H [sic] appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Two Mile House Pct, Jefferson County, Kentucky, with his parents. He was 8 years old, born in Kentucky, and did not attend school.2 
MilitaryHe was educated at the Virginia Military Institute, according to the Mason Family Genealogy website. However, his name was listed as an alternate in the 1890-91 Military Academy Register for West Point.5,4 
Military 2 lieutenant 20 infantry on 9 Jul 1898.1 
Military 1 lieutenant 23 infantry on 26 Mar 1899.1 
1900 CensusHenry C Bonnycastle appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Port of Bongao, Island of Bongao, enumerated 30 Jun 1900. The census for Company "C" of the 23rd Infantry Regiment was enumerated by 1st Lieutenant Henry C Bonnycastle, Adjutant. [His handwriting was excellent!]
His own particulars stated that he was a 1st Lieutenant, permanent address Jefferson County, Kentucky, born in June 1872 in Kentucky, age 27, single, father born in Virginia, mother in Kentucky.3 
Newspaper Published 19 Jul 1904. The following assignments to regiments of officers recently promoted have been announced: H.C. Bonnycastle, from first lieutenant Twenty-first Infantry to Captain Sixth Infantry, Company G.6 
Item On 20 May 1905 Henry Churchill Bonnycastle was on a list of Military Passengers Returning from Service in the Philippines - "transport Logan has arrived at San Francisco, Cal from Manila, Philippine Islands, with the First & Second Squadrons, Thirteenth Cavalry (364 enlisted men)....also on board: Capt. Bonnycastle, Sixth.7 
MarriageHe married Marie Kennedy on 1 Nov 1905 in Jefferson County, Kentucky.8,9,10
 
1910 CensusCaptain Henry C and Marie Kennedy Bonnycastle appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Mindanao, Philippine Islands, at Camp Keithley with the 6th U.S. Infantry, enumerated 15 Apr 1910. Henry was 37, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother in Kentucky, and he rented his home. Marie was 28, born in Kentucky, father born in Alabama, mother in Kentucky, and she was the mother of two children. Henry and Marie had been married 4 years. Their children Jane and Harriet were listed as living with them, along with a servant Minnie Morgan (30, married, mulatto, born Michigan.)8 
Newspaper Published 11 Jan 1917. Capt Henry C Bonnycastle, quartermaster corps, is relieved from further duty in the Southern department, and upon the expiration of his present leave of absence will proceed to Fort H.G. Wright, N.Y. and report to the coast defenses of Long Island Sound, for duty as quartermaster.11 
Newspaper Published 2 Aug 1917. list of promotions - to be majors [includes], with rank from May 15, 1917, Henry C Bonnycastle, quartermaster corps.12 
Newspaper Published 30 Aug 1917. Army Orders - The following officers of the national army will proceed to Camp Dodge, Des Moines, Iowa [includes] Lieut Col Henry C Bonnycastle, infantry, as division quartermaster.13 
1920 CensusHenry C and Marie K Bonnycastle appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Washington, District of Columbia, at 1659 Harvard Terrace, enumerated 20 Jan 1920. Henry owned his home free. He was 47, born in Kentucky, and was an officer in the U.S. Army. Marie was 37 and born in Kentucky. Their children Jane, Harriet and Barbara were living with them.14 
Newspaper Published 9 Jan 1923. Col & Mrs Henry C Bonnycastle attended party given by Brig. Gen and Mrs. Farnsworth preceding the second Army dance. Greens & shaded electric lights were used in the ballroom.15 
Newspaper 29 May 1924
Society Events - "Associates Honor Col Bonnycastle"
To show their esteem for Col. Harry C. Bonnycastle, depot quartermaster here, the personnel in the office of the quartermaster supply depot invited Mrs. Bonnycastle to the office Tuesday, and in the presence of Col. Bonnycastle and their two daughters, presented her a handsome silver service. War Department orders issued this week transferred Col. Bonnycastle to Philadelphia as assistant in the commanding officer of the quartermaster intermediate depot there. His home is at 1659 Harvard Street northwest.16
 
1930 CensusHenry and Marie Bonnycastle appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, at 12 Warwick Road, enumerated 17 Apr 1930. They rented their home for $127.50 a month [that was a typical rent for the area] and owned a radio. Henry was 57, first married at 32, born in Kentucky, and was a Colonel in the U.S. Army and a veteran of the World War. Marie was 48, first married at 24, and was born in Kentucky. Their daughter Barbara was living with them, as well as one house servant.17 
Passenger List On 31 Aug 1931, Mrs H.C. and Barbara Bonnycastle were on the Yarmouth from Yarmouth Nova Scotia to Boston. On a different page was Mr H Bonnycastle.18 
DeathHenry died on 30 Dec 1933.19
 
Newspaper Published 31 Dec 1933.
"COL. H.C. BONNYCASTLE; Retired Army Officer Dies of a Heart Attack in Capital."
Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES.20 
ObituaryHis obituary was published on 1 Jan 1934.
Bonnycastle – On Saturday, December 30, 1933, Col Henry C. Bonnycastle, C.S.A., retired. Services at Fort Myer Chapel on Tuesday, January 2, 1934, at 12 o’clock noon. Interment Arlington National Cemetery.19
 
BurialHe was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.19 
Last Edited13 Apr 2014

Citations

  1. Francis B. Heitman, Historical Register and Dictionary of the United States Army, 1789-1903 (1903; reprint Urbana Illinois: University of Illinois Press, 1965), page 230.
  2. Online image of the 1880 Federal Census for United States (Heritage Quest, www.heritagequestonline.com), Kentucky, Jefferson County, Two Mile House, Roll 421, Page 138.
  3. 1900 Federal Census for United States, Military and Naval Forces, Philippine Islands, Bongas, Roll T623_1840, ED 176. Image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  4. Military Academy Registers, 1867-1894, image viewed at Ancestry.com. Henry C Bonnycastle, Volume 26, 1890-91.
  5. Webpage Gunston Hall Plantation: Descendants of George Mason (http://www.gunstonhall.org/masonweb/intro.html).
  6. The Washington Post, (Images viewed on Ancestry.com), 19 July 1904.
  7. The Washington Post, (Images viewed on Ancestry.com), 20 May 1905.
  8. Online image of the 1910 Federal Census for United States (Heritage Quest, www.heritagequest.com), Military and Naval Forces, Philippines, Camp Keithley, Mindanao, Roll 1784, Page 98.
  9. Ancestry.com databases, Historical Newspaper Database. Image from Washington Post, 21 May 1966. Marie K Bonnycastle Obituary.
  10. Family Search Indexes to Kentucky Marriages, 1785-1979, H C Bonnycastle & Marie Kennedy, 1 Nov 1905, Jefferson County.
  11. The Washington Post, (Images viewed on Ancestry.com), 11 Jan 1917.
  12. The Washington Post, (Images viewed on Ancestry.com), 2 Aug 1917.
  13. The Washington Post, (Images viewed on Ancestry.com), 30 Aug 1917.
  14. United States 1920 Federal Census, District of Columbia, Washington, Roll T625_212, ED 284, Page 15B.
  15. The Washington Post, (Images viewed on Ancestry.com), 9 Jan 1923.
  16. The Washington Post, (Images viewed on Ancestry.com), 29 May 1924.
  17. 1930 Federal Census for United States, Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Brookline, Roll 933, ED 13, Page 11B. Image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  18. Boston Passenger Lists, 1820-1943, images (www.ancestry.com).
  19. Ancestry.com databases, Historical Newspaper Database. Image from Washington Post, 1 Jan 1934. Col Henry C. Bonnycastle Obituary.
  20. The New York Times Archives, online http://select.nytimes.com, containing abstracts of articles, with entire article available for a fee.