Private Martin B. Baskins

Private Martin B. Baskins was born on March 28, 1864 in Rockland County, OH and died September 25, 1902 in Janesville, IA.

Martin B. Baskins entered the Cavalry on April 25, 1864, in Iowa City, IA, served during the Civil War era and reached the rank of Private before being discharged on June 22, 1866 in Sioux City, IA.

Martin B. Baskins is buried at Oakland in Janesville, Iowa and can be located at 42° 39.353' N 092° 27.458' W

Armed Forces Grave Registration

Born in Ohio and enlisted at the age of 18 year. Transferred to Company K. seventh Cav. re-organized. Was a brother of Wm. W. Abner and Jospeh Baskins. Some of the earliest pioneers of Bremer Co. coming to the Big Woods section of Bremer Co near Denver and Warren Twsp. precious to 1854 about 1852.