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id	first	middle	last	dob	dod	cod
105	Jonathan	Turner	Hulet	8/16/1823	9/9/1901

veteran	exhumed	purchaser	cemetery
TRUE	FALSE		Adams Street

lot	plot
	R8 G11 military marker R8 G12 family marker with wife and son

relations

Catherine A. Bishop Hulet (1st wife, b. c1826-d. 1875) Mary E. Foster Clark Hulet (2nd wife) Wesley Edwin "Eddie" Hulet (son, born to JT and Mary, 1 Jan 1878-Oct 1884[?] ) JT's relation to the other Hulets in the Adams St Cemetery remains unclear, but he is buried in the family lot, was born in MA as were Fletcher Hulet and his siblings, was married in Medina Cty, OH, where the Hulets lived (Brunswick), and appears to have fostered some relatives while in MO. He was not Fletcher Hulet's son, and is not listed anywhere as his brother, but could be a nephew born to Wesley, Abijah, Isaac, John Jr., or Samuel Hulet. See entry for Fletcher Hulet for more genealogy.

military branch	date served	war
Army	10/11/1862-10/17/1865	Civil War

rank	medals	unit
Srgt.	N/A	Company A., 6th Iowa Calvary

military comments

Age 40 years at enlistment. Promotions: 4th Sergt 3/10/1863, 3rd Sergt 3/28/1865.

military sources

Inscriptions from the Old Berea Cemetery 1904, Berea Historical Society "Heres a List of Soldiars Dead", May 30, 1930, Berea Historical Society "City Cemetery" small ledger copy, Berea Historical Society "The Berea Enerprise" 6/24/1932 p.1 c.1-2, p.6 c.5-6 "Cuyahoge Cemetery Inscriptions V.I" WRHS Compiled 1934 Civil War Research Database, citing Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State ofOhio,online www.civilwardata.com Cuyahoga County Recorders Office, Veterans Services, online

comments

The 1904 Inscriptions for the Old Village Cemetery states, "Hulet, Johnathan T. Sgt. Co. A., 6th Iowa Cav." J. T. Hulet was born in Stockbridge, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, on 16 Aug 1823 or 1824 (Labaj; 1900 census). He married Catherine A. Bishop in Medina County, OH, on 5 Nov 1845 (Labaj, Berea Families). He was enumerated in the 1850 census in Harmar Twp, Washington County, OH. He gave his age as 27, birthplace as MA, occupation as tailor. His wife was Catharine, 24, born in NY. He was enumerated in the 1860 census in St. Francisville, Clark County, MO, as Jonathan T. Hulett. He gave his age as 36, occupation as wagon maker, with $1,000 real estate and $500 personal property. Wife Catherine was 34, born in NY. They were also housing Mariah Wheeler, 19, born in Ohio, and Franklin Chapin, 13, also born in Ohio. Franklin was attending school. Franklin was probably a nephew, son of Seymour Chapin and Ascha Hulet Chapin [J.T.'s aunt?]. Mariah may have been sister to Rev. John Wheeler, married to J.T.'s cousin[?] Clara Hulet Wheeler (notes in Hulet family file, Berea Historical Society; John Hulet Sr. Bicentennial; Walker 1). While in MO, he served in the Missouri State Militia (obituary, Berea Enterprise). He enlisted in the Union Army as a 5th Sergeant, and on 11 Oct 1862 was mustered into Co. A, 6th Iowa Cavalry (Labaj, Adams St). While in the army, he kept a diary, recording mainly daily activities, but also writing to his wife. Most of the entries are very few lines, such as April 2nd, 1863: "Left Camp Kirkwood for our long march The day has been very windy I sent my first letter to my W since leaving Home We marched 16 miles and camped nearly sundown My health improving." He mentions marches from 8AM to 4AM, exhaustion, feeling "sick or somthing…of the sort" and getting opium from the surgeon and feeling fabulous the next day after a good rest. He woke one morning to find one of his corporals missing and thought to have deserted, and sent some men to hunt him. His service does not seem onerous, except for the long marches. In some of the towns, the women visited their camp or came out to watch them ride through, singing to the men and listening to their speeches. He notes anger from a Copper Head man who does not want the army on his land, and posts a guard to make sure his men don't approach the man's house or barn. On April 9, he passed through Des Moines City, "a larger place than [he] ever expected to see" with flags flying on all the public buildings. On April 10 he notes that he has been "mustered for pay" but expects to wait some time "before the Green Backs will come." Some hint of regional prejudice is evident: when passing by Coon River, he noted the large number of schools and good dwellings and barns, saying "One must come to the conclusion that the People have reasonable stock of enterprise. Probably they are Yankees." Throughout, he talks about two men with him, Frank, who apparently shared his tent [Franklin Chapin?], and Ed, noting with care that they are well. On April 12, his company was sent to guard a train. The soldiers had a little fun, playing at "taking prissinors" and taking them to the guard hut, but one of the sergeants was not in joking mood, drew his saber and hit one of them, earning the "ill will of the boys." He also predicts rain by noting "hevey sircul about the Sun and low distant clouds." There is little illness except a few cases of mumps. He is surprised in Turkey Creek to see a farm without fences and notes that the whole land is supposedly in the hands of speculators, though he thinks that it will bear them little profit since it is hilly and without timber. He seems to note the presence of good timber a lot, also good soil and prosperous farms. In Luis, he notes that the stone of the buildings there is of poor quality, and that he has not seen a brick house since Iowa City. He says that land can be bought from speculators for $1.25/acre. Again, he notes the lack of timber, saying he has not seen enough to fence 1/20 of the land. On April 18, he says he is recovering from a cough and that his lungs feel better than they had for 3 months, but that he has had difficulty sitting his horse and that it was freezing cold. In Council Bluffs, he writes "judgeing from the number of Grog Shops one must come to the conclusion that there is not many Temperance People here." At Omaha, it snowed, and the men bathed. He mentions one man, J. M., was "on a regular bender." By little Sioux City, he noted that they could not continue because there was no forage for the next 10 miles. He also notes the prosperous farms, Mormon settlers, and the fact that 3 men who deserted would probably not be found. On April the 26 he noted being "in the subberbs of a small Town by the name of Woodberry" [I didn't think suburb was a 19th century word], and looking back on an "oshan of perarie" where one could see the Missouri river for 20 m. He mentions viewing white houses through a "tellacope": "I sit and looked and wondered what this country would be a Sentry from now." He spied out potential locations for a farm. On April 27, he received a letter from his wife and her picture. Back in Sioux City he notes the large number of "Grog Houses till One cant rest" and a fort built as a last resort for defense against Indians. He says it is flimsy but worth some protection against arrows and shot. On 10 Mar 1863, he received promotion to 4th Sergeant, and on 28 Mar 1865, to 3rd. He mustered out on 17 Oct 1865 at Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa (Labaj, Adams St). After the Civil War, he lived in the Dakota Territory. He was elected to the House of Representatives of the Dakota Territorial Legislature and served 1868-1869 (Labaj, Adams St) J. T. was enumerated in the 1870 census in Elk Point, Union County, Dakota Territories. He gave his age as 46, his occupation as farmer, with real estate worth $4,600 and personal property worth $500. His wife Catherine (44), born in NY, was keeping house. He was housing a farm laborer named Zachias Wood, aged 18, from the Isle of Man. His wife Catherine died c. 1875; they had no children. The Grindstone City Advertiser mentioned J.T.'s arrival in Berea: "Hon J.T. Hulet, whose name appears in another column in connection with that of one of our Berea ladies, has decided to locate here" (23 November 1876, Grindstone City Advertiser). On 21 Nov 1876, in Cuyahoga County, J. T. married Mary E. Foster, possibly his cousin or half-cousin (her mother was Betsey Hulet Foster), the widow of Mitchell Clark who had already lost three children. J. S. Broadwell performed the ceremony (Jonathan T. Hulet-Mary E. Clark marriage license). " Married Hulet-Foster—At the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. N. Foster, on the 21st inst. By the Rev. J.S. Broadwell, Hon. J.T. Hulet of Dakota Territory, to Mrs. M.E. Clark of Berea" (23 November 1876, Grindstone City Advertiser) They had one son, Wesley Edwin "Eddie" Hulet, born 1 Jan 1878. The Grindstone Advertiser announced the birth: "Mr and Mrs J.T. Hulet were made happy recipients of a nine pound oy[sic], New Years" (3 January 1878). J.T. was enumerated again in 1880, now residing in Berea. He gave his age as 54, occupation as merchant, his own birthplace as Ohio and his parents' birthplace as MA [!]. Wife Mary E. was 43, keeping house; son Edwin E was 2. They had one servant, 10-yr old Minnie Mathews, born in the Dakota Territories of Pennsylvanian parents. His only son Eddie died, in approximately October 1884, at age 6. His mother wrote the following note upon donating the contents of Wesley's piggie bank for the building of the new Methodist church (the old one having burned down in 1899): "Berea, O., April 10--'90 Dear Mrs. Carse---- We have tearfully counted the pennies in his little bank--not quite one hundred--but so precious to us because they belonged to him, our only child, our darling Wesley Eddie; Though the dimpled hands that Would have wrought for God and Humanity are early folded, yet let him--By this much--help to build your beautiful Temple, and have living place on your records. Yours Truly, Mrs. J.T. Hulet" Mary E. Hulet died June 29, 1901 (Baker funeral home records). J.T. Hulet tried his hand at business: "J.T. Hulet’s Butter & Egg Depot” is the language of a new sign near the Iron Bridge" (Republican and Advertiser, 14 August 1879). However, J.T.'s business would not last long: "Mr. Austin has bought out J.T. Hulet’s grocery business and will open a market" (Berea Advertiser, 19 September 1884). J. T. Hulet died September 9, 1901 (Baker funeral home records). A death notice appeared in the September 13, 1901 Berea Advertiser: "Jonathan T. Hulet, for many years a citizen of Berea, died Tuesday evening after a long and painful illness. He survived his wife only about two months. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon, conducted by Prof. A. M. Mattison. Members of Berea Post, No 543 G.A.R., took charge of the remains and conducted the burial service at the Village Cemetery." Since he had no living heirs, his estate was referred to the Cuyahoga County Probate Court. His wife's sister, Hannah Foster, applied for control of the estate on 7 Oct 1901. G. H. Foster of 39 Lincoln Ave and E. J. Foster of Willoughby provided surety for her bond of $100. Final account was not settled until 1906, case not closed until 1933 (J. T. Hulet docket no. 26603). J.T. Hulet's name appears in the local newspapers: "The bill of J.T. Hulet, of $30, for covering the ditch on the east side of Adams street, was, on motion, laid on the table" (Grindstone Advertiser,15 August 1878). "Vote was polled. We give the results as follows; Cemetery Trustee. J.T. Hulet………………………185 Charles Brown………………….104" (Berea Advertiser, 10 April 1884). "HULET REUNION Dinner in the Grove and Interesting Sketches of the Family Read. The spacious suburban residence and lawn of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Foster were on Wednesday the scene of a pleasant reunion of the descendants of John and Hannah Hulet. There were present Mr. Harlow Chapin of Marietta, o., Mr. and Mrs. Bennett and Mrs. Mary Case of York, O., the seven sons and daughters of Mrs. Betsey Foster—Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Bartlett and family of Strongsville; J.T. Hulet and wife; Miss H.E. Foster and two children of Brooklyn; Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Foster of Cleveland—Mrs. H.C. Pickard and Mr and Mrs. C.E. Sabin of West View; S.S. McKee and family of Cedar Valley, C.C. Hulet and family, Rev. P.B. Stroup and Mrs. Stroup, Rev. W.A. Wood and other personal friends. A sumptuous dinner, consisting of the substantials[sic] as well as the delicacies spread in a bower on the lawn, after which an adjournment was taken to the parlors. A very interesting sketch of the life and character of John Hulet, the father of Mrs. Betsy Foster, was read by Miss Hannah A,. Foster. He was a soldier of the Revolution, the father of 14 children, and a man of wonderful integrity and noble Christian character. A sketch of his wife, Mrs. Hannah Walker Hulet, was read by Hon. G.H. Foster. This was followed by a brief sketches of each of the sons and daughters. A Christening. The reading of these interesting sketches of family history was closed by the christening of the youngest daughter of Mr. And Mrs. H.E. Foster who will henceforth bear the name of Hildah Alice. This interesting ceremony was performed by Rev. J.P. Mills, assisted by Rev. P.B. Stroup and Rev. W.A. Wood. The exercises were interspersed with vocal and instrumental music and the occasion was one of enjoyment to all present" (Berea Advertiser, 24 June 1887). "J.T. Hulet and wife took in the prohibition convention at Chippewa" (Berea Advertiser, 29 July 1887). A sister of Mr. J.T. Hulet from Michigan visited him this week" (Berea Advertiser, 24 July 1891). "J.T. Hulet is on the sick list" (Berea Advertiser, 24 March 1893) "For Cemetery Trustee, Mr. J.T. Hulet was elected, his vote being in Precinct A, 175; B, 142. Total-317." (Berea Advertiser, 7 April 1893). "Mr. J.T. Hulet has been very sick for several days. On Sunday he was taken to the hospital in Cleveland and will receive constant medical and surgical assistance. His friends hope for speedy relief from his sufferings and anticipate his ultimate recovery" (Berea Advertiser, 25 October 1895). Comrade J.T. Hulet, whose serious illness was mentioned in this paper, is gradually regaining his health. He was able to leave the hospital several days ago and is now at his home on Adams street, and always glad to see his friends" (Berea Advertiser, 6 December 1895). "Mr. J.T. Hulet is again in the Cleveland General Hospital for medical treatment. Many friends sympathize with him and his family" (Berea Advertiser, 12 February 1897). Obituary of: Johnathan T. Hulet "Death of J.T. Hulet. Jonathan T. Hulet, for many years a citizen of Berea, died Tuesday evening after a long and painful illness. He survived his wife only about two months. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon, conducted by Prof. A. M. Mattison. Members of Berea Post, No. 543 G. A. R., took charge of the remains and conducted the burial service at the Village Cemetery." Jonathan T., Mary E., and Wesley Edwin Hulet have a cement family monument. The lot number is 194, the row number is 8, and the grave number is 13. A fizz test was performed and a magnifier was used to examine the grain (both done by Jeremy Feador). The marker was a grey and blue color. The marker was 31.5 inches high. The base was 27 inches wide and 14 inches thick. The middle was 23.25 inches wide and 10 inches thick. The upper part of the monument was 20 inches wide and 6.5 inches thick. The marker faces West and there are inscriptions on the front and back. This monument commemorates the three aforementioned people. Around the top of the marker is a floral pattern and the back also has flowers. There is a rough stone appearance on the sides, top, and bottom. All of the lettering is printed. The marker is in good condition, but is dirty. The inscription is also in mint condition. There was relief carving on the marker. The front of the marker states, “JONATHAN T. HULET, MARY E. HULET, OUR SON WESLEY EDWIN HULET HULET.” The back of the marker under the cross and flower design states, “AT REST.”

sources

E. S. Loomis and D. T. Gould, "Inscriptions from the Old Berea Cemetery," 1904, Berea Historical Society "Here's a List of Berea's Soldier Dead," 30 May 1930, Berea Historical Society The Berea Enterprise, 24 June 1932, p.1 c.1-2, p.6 c.5-6 "Cuyahoga Cemetery Inscriptions," Vol. I, compiled by the Western Reserve Historical Society, 1934 Civil War Research Database, citing Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio, online www.civilwardata.com "A Civil War Diary for the period March 27, 1863-May 20, 1863 of Sergeant Jonathan T. Hulet 6th Iowa Cavalry," transcribed in 1960 by John G. Whipple; Hulet family file, Berea Historical Society Haag Funeral Home Ledger, March 1896 - August 1908, Berea Historical Society 1850 US Federal Census, Jonathan T. Hulet household, Series: M432 Roll: 738 Page: 228 1870 US Federal Census, J. I. Hulet household, Series: M593 Roll: 118 Page: 119 1880 US Federal Census Jonathan T. Hulet-Mary E. Clark marriage license, vol. 20, p. 400; Cuyahoga County Historical Marriage License Index online; Cuyahoga County Public Library, Fairview branch J. T. Hulet death notice, Berea Advertiser, 13 September 1901 J. T. Hulet obituary, Berea Enterprise, 13 September 1901, p. 4, c. 4. The Berea Enterprise, 5 Jul 1901, page 4, column 2 J. T. Hulet estate probate case docket no. 26603, Cuyahoga County Probate Court. GCA, 23 November 1876 Grindstone Advertiser, 3 January 1878 Grindstone Advertiser,15 August 1878 Republican and Advertiser, 14 August 1879 Berea Advertiser, 10 April 1884 Berea Advertiser, 19 September 1884 Berea Advertiser, 24 June 1887 Berea Advertiser, 29 July 1887 Berea Advertiser, 24 July 1891 Berea Advertiser, 24 March 1893 Berea Advertiser, 7 April 1893 Berea Advertiser, 25 October 1895 Berea Advertiser, 6 December 1895 Berea Advertiser, 12 February 1897 J.T. Hulet Obituary, "Death of J.T. Hulet", Berea Advertiser, Fri. 13 September 1901 Baldwin Wallace College History Dept. Cemetery Documentation Project, Jonathan Hulet, Ashley king, 8 November 2007.