edd satchel
1891-1951
Life Story
Birth & Parentage
Edd Satchel, also known as Elbert Satchel, was born on September 15, 1891, to Wiley Satchel (1868–1918) and Fannie Evans Satchel (1875–?). He was born into a rural Newton County family rooted in agricultural labor.
Early Life & Occupation
In early life, Ed worked as a farm laborer on the home farm. By 1920, he was employed at an oil mill, where his occupation was listed as fireman. In 1940, he was again listed as working as a farmer. At that time, he reported having completed the 3rd grade of elementary school.
Marriage & Family
Ed Satchel was married to Geneva Satchel, and from this union the following children were born:
- Sallie Satchel (1914–?)
- Selfy Satchel (1917–?)
- Edward Satchel (1918–?)
He later married Rhynia Satchel (1892–?), and from this union one son was born:
- Sylvester Satchel (1924–?)
Military Service
Ed Satchel served in the United States Army during World War I. His military records document the following:
- Enlistment Date: March 2, 1918
- Discharge Date: May 21, 1919
- Rank: Private
- Service Number: 2664267
- Unit: 318th Labor Battalion
- Company: St. Aignan Casual Company 3438 (Colored, Mixed)
- Father Listed: Wiley Stachel
- Residence at Enlistment: Newton, Mississippi
- Ship: Koningin der Nederlanden
- Departure Place: Brest, France
- Departure Date: April 19, 1919
His service reflects the labor battalion assignments commonly given to African American soldiers during the First World War.
Death & Burial
Ed (Elbert) Satchel passed away on April 10, 1951. He is laid to rest at Saint John Missionary Baptist Church graveyard.
Resting Place
Saint John Missionary Baptist Church Graveyard
Photos/Albums
Sources
- 1900 Federal Census
- 1910 Federal Census
- 1920 Federal Census
- 1940 Federal Census
- U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
- U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists, 1910-1939
- U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
- U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
- U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
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