Gallia County Civill War Obituaries A

Addis, Tom

Thomas Addis, aged 75 years, a veteran of the Civil War, died last Friday at his home near Flag Springs, after an illness of heart trouble. His wife is dead. The deceased was the father of George Addis, who recently moved from Blazer to Waterloo. He was a splendid citizen and a host of friends will learn of his death with deep regret.

[Note: Buried in Flag Springs Walnut Twp. Feb. 6, 1841-June 2, 1916]

Gallipolis Journal
June 8, 1916
Transcribed by Carl E. Queen

Death of Squire Adkins
Squire Adkins, a well known citizen living about a mile from Bidwell, died Tuesday evening, after a long illiness of dropsy and heart trouble, aged about 70 years. He was born in Virginia and came to the Bidwell neighborhood during the war and has since lived there. He was a carpenter by tradeand a nice, quiet, industrious gentleman. He is survived by four children, Hiram at home, George in West Virginia, Mrs. Martha Logue of Columbus, and Mrs Alex Donalds
of Evergreen.

[Note: Buried in Fairview (Long) Cem., Springfield Twp. b. Aug. 10 1835 d. Sep. 28, 1909 Squirrel Hunter, from other records]

Gallipolis Bulletin
Oct 1, 1909
Transcribed by Carl E. Queen

Mount Vernon, Kentucky
August 20, 1863
Mr. James Harper- Sir, We regret to announce the death of Augustus Adkinson, member of Captain Leaper's Company L 7th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. He died of typhoid fever, at Danville, Ky., July 27, 1863. The following members paid the amount set opposite their names, toward paying the expense of sending him home to his friends:

Leaving a balance of eight dollars and fifty cents, which you will please hand to the widow of Augustus Adkinson and oblige.

(We have the sum of nine dollars in the possession, which we are requested to hand to the widow of the deceased, which she will please call for. – Ed. Journal)

Gallipolis Journal
Vol. XXVIII
No. 70
Aug.. 27, 1863

Contributed by Carolyn Cogar

Mr. Charles Ahlborn died at his home on lower Second Ave., Wednesday morning after a short illness. He was born in Germany where he served in the army and came to Gallia county in 1854, he lived at Cadmus for many years and moved to this city about a year ago. He was a veteran of the civil war and had belonged to the Methodist church for many years.
The funeral services will be conducted today by Rev. Lewis, interment at Mound Hill by Hayward & Son. He leaves a wife, but no children.

Aleshire, Charles C.

Death of Major Charles C. Aleshire
“The light he leaves behind him lies upon the path of men.”
     After nine weeks of distressing illness, during which the kindest and most loving attentions of family and friends were bestowed, all that was mortal of Major Aleshire left its earthly tenement and passed the boundaries of the known to the unknown. At four o’clock, Monday morning, April 22nd, 1889, the soul took its departure. The funeral services will take place this afternoon, April 24th, at the family residence on Front street, and will be conducted by Rev. John Moncure, of St. Peter’s Church. The burial will be at Mound Hill Cemetery.
     Major Aleshire was born in this city, May 14, 1840. He was of warm and ardent temperament, enthusiastic and persistent in what he undertook, ambitious in the undertakings, courageous and brave at all times, self-reliant, independent, with an acute mind and manly, athletic bearing. He developed all of these characteristics young in life, and they gave him a force of character, naturally, that impressed itself upon all with whom he came in contact. His education was always of the best the city afforded, and he spent many years in Gallia Academy. In his first ventures in the way of business for himself we believe he took a clerkship on the old Kanawha Valley, a packet between this port and Charleston, but he had higher aims, and afterward studied law with Alonzo Cushing, Esq., or Cushing & Hebard, and then attended the Cincinnati Law School, graduating from the school in the spring of 1861, at the very moment the first company was being recruited at Cincinnati, to answer the call of President Lincoln for troops for three months’ service to defend the Union of the States. He hastened home and was the first volunteer from Gallia county. He immediately began to raise a company, in which he was eminently successful, and he was always grateful to the editor of the Journal for the assistance that was lent him in this undertaking by this office. At that dark and trying hour Major Aleshire was a hero and a guidon to every patriotic Union-loving heart in Gallia county. Well do we remember the kind attentions given him by young and old, male and female. Well do we remember how the young ladies of the town met at the residence of Capt. Frank Mathers, on Third St., and made his company one hundred flannel shirts, in every pocket of which was placed a testament and the red, white and blue ribbon rosettes that went with each one, and the presentation speech that was made by Miss Annie E. Langley from the steps of Mr. LeClercq’s residence, now Capt. Cox’s on Court and Front streets, and Major Aleshire’s patriotic and eloquent response. He and his gallant “One Hundred” were the pride of Gallia County in that hour and they entered the grand army of the Union with the prayers and blessings of everybody following them. How singular it is that in passing from earth to immortality that the day, April 22d, should be the very day of the same month in which 28 years before he enlisted as a soldier in the Union Army. Let us hope that it is prophetic of having enlisted in the Grand Army of the Lord Jesus beyond the skies, and it is a pleasure for us to know that before he died he gave evidence of this fact. He seemed to have a mysterious premonition that he would never get well and of the time that he would die. Six months before, he said, he would die in the next April. He regarded the month as a fatal one in the family, his brother Joe and his father, Reuben Aleshire, passing away in that month. On Wednesday, a week ago today, he said “One week from today I will be under ground, but I will find a harbor.” On Friday, last, he said: “I will sleep tonight, tomorrow night, and Sunday night will be my last sleep on earth. I am not afraid to die. I am reconciled.”
     His company did effective work in the three months service, but long before their time expired nearly all had re-enlisted for “The War.” Under the President’s call for 300,000 men Capt. Aleshire, the following year, recruited the 18th Ohio Independent Battery. The men were raised principally in this and Pike counties. The First Lieutenants of the Battery were Wm. R. Morgan, Henry A. Regnier, Joseph McCafferty and Albert Bierce. The Battery was assigned to duty with Col. Coburn’s brigade, 1st division, 14th Army Corps, and participated in 27 engagements during the war, being discharged from the service, June 29th, 1865, having won a proud name and record, and returning with the beautiful silk flag presented to the Battery by the ladies of Gallipolis through Miss Kate Shallcross, in July, 1862, and received by Capt. Aleshire in burning words of patriotism. At the Reunion, last year, Major Aleshire presented this torn and tattered silk guidon for exhibition among the relics of the war with the following inscription over his own signature:
     “This flag or guidon was carried by the battery at the battle of Thompson’s Station, Tenn., March 4, 1863; at the battle of Franklin, Tenn., March 10, 1863; at battle of Triune, Tenn., June 11, 1863; at the battle of Shelbyville, Tenn., June 27th, ’63; at the battle of Chickamauga, Ga., Sept. 18, 19 and 20, ’63. After the battle of Chickamauga, the battery was stationed on Moccasin Point and engaged the batteries of the enemy on Lookout Mountain for twenty-two successive days, and under fire of the enemy’s guns at this point for sixty-seven days, and during the whole time this little flag was the standard of the 18th Ohio Battery. It was succeeded by a flag or guidon furnished by the government.”
Chas. C. Aleshire
Aug. 2, 1888
     After the war was over Capt. Aleshire entered the United States Army as First Lieutentant, and while in service was brevetted Major for his meritorious services on the field, Gens. Sherman, Hooker, Thomas and others recommending it. He remained in the Regular Army for five years resigning after having given nine years of his life to his country’s cause. During Col. Vance’s term in Congress he held the position of Superintendent of the Public Document Department, Washington, D. C., at a salary of $2,200 per annum. He afterward engaged in the practice of law in New York City for two years. Since then he has been a practitioner at the bar in this city. In June, 1867, he married Miss Mary Lavinia Donnally, step-daughter of the late Hon. H. M. Onderdonk, by whom he had one son, Reuben, now assistant book-keeper in the First National Bank. Both live in nice property of their own just above Vine street on the river.

ALESHIRE
     Capt. E. S. Aleshire died at his home at Huntington, W. Va., Tuesday evening, January 3, 1905, after a ten days illness from acute pneumonia. He had been suffering from rheumatism for some time and in his weakened condition was unable to withstand the ravages of the new enemy, despite all that science and the tender care of loved ones could do.
   Capt. Aleshire was a son of the late Reuben and Margaret Aleshire and was born in Gallipolis. He was educated in our schools and afterwards graduated at Marietta college. At the outbreak of the civil war he entered the army as Captain of Company F, Second Ohio Artillery, and was mustered out with his company Aug. 27, 1863. After the close of the war he engaged in the milling business with his father and afterward conducted a general feed business. In 1888 he went with Armour & Co. and traveled for a number of years and about seven years ago was appointed superintendent of the local branch of the company at Huntington, a very important position.
     Besides a wife, formerly Miss Justine Onderdonk, he leaves five sons, Henry O., Edward S., R. Page, Halsey W., and Morris B. Aleshire, all of whom were with him when the tired spirit took its flight. He also leaves brothers, Major James B. Aleshire, Harry of Butte, Mont., and Reuben Aleshire of Gallipolis, and one sister, Mrs. Jos. Mullineux of this city, who was also at his bedside.
     He had been a member of the Episcopal Church for many years and also a Knight Templar.
   Capt. Aleshire was a manly man. Honorable, and just in his business dealings, courteous, affable, and sociable he was a universal favorite and commanded the respect and esteem of all who knew him. During his illness the tense anxiety of hundreds of friends in this city for news from his bedside told louder than words of the esteem in which he was held by the citizens of his native town, and to the stricken widow and sorrowing sons and other relatives they tender a sincere sympathy.
   The remains arrived here Thursday morning and were taken to the residence of Mrs. Jos. Mullineux, where the services were held at two o'clock, by Rev. Gibson, of Huntington, interment following at Mound Hill by Hayward & Son. A large number of friends and business associates were here to attend the services and the floral tributes were many and beautiful, the casket being draped with 'the stars and stripes and banked with cut flowers.

Answers the Final Roll Call
Dies Suddenly at His Store Last Friday
   Mr. George W. Alexander, former Clerk of Courts of Gallia County, and head of the firm of Alexander Boys, the well known grocers, died suddenly last Friday, January 18, 1907, of heart disease. He had been having trouble with his heart and a short time before his death had called on his physician. Returning to the upper store, he complained of feeling bad and to the suggestion of his brother Robert that he lie down, he answered that he could not. He went out and sat down on a chair under the wagon shed in the rear of the store and a short time after was found on the ground, dead. The news of his sudden death was a great shock to all our citizens, by whom he was respected and trusted in a marked degree.
   He was the son of Joseph and Marilla Alexander and was born in Summersville, Ohio, March 19, 1747. He enlisted in the union army in the spring of 1865, when only 17 years of age, and served until the close of the war. He had been in the grocery business in Gallipolis for many years and was as well known as any man in the county. He was always active in politics, serving for years as a member of the Central and executive committee of his party and was elected to two terms as Clerk of Courts, which he filled with marked ability.        His courteous manner and square dealings made him very popular with all who had business with his office. He was scrupulously honest and when he gave his word it meant that he would keep his promise. He had no enemies. Despite his active participation in politics and his long business career, it can be safely said that no man ever criticized George W. Alexander. He was of a retiring disposition, always square and above board in his business and political dealings, kind and generous to a fault, and had the respect and confidence of everyone. "His life was gentle and the elements so mixed in him that nature might stand up and say to all the world, 'This was a man.'"
   He leaves two brothers, Robert and Charles, and one sister Mrs. F. M. Bovie. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the residence of Mr. Charley Alexander with whom he had made his home for years, by Rev. H. B. Lewis, under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias and the G. A. R. interment following at Mound Hill by Wetherholt. The high water compelled the funeral party to ferry across Chicamauga. The pall bearers were J. C. Ingels, J. W. Miles, Jas. Cowden, H. C. Johnston, Henry Lear and Geo. W. Berridge. The flower bearers were Jas. P. Martin and J. Will Clendenin. The attendance at the funeral was very large attesting the high esteem in which he was held by every one.

[Note: Since there were no permanent settlements in Ohio in 1747 it is presumed that he was actually born in Summersville, West Virginia.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
January 25, 1907
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

Death of an Old Soldier
Alexander Allen an old soldier, who made his home with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Buzz Lemley of Poplar Ridge, died last Saturday. We were unable to obtain further particulars.

Good Man Gone
George Anderson passed away at his home on the Portsmouth Road, Wednesday morning, February 11, 1914. He was just seventy-five years of age on the day of his death. He had been in poor health for a long time. Mr. Anderson was a veteran of the Civil War and a good citizen. He is survived by a wife and sons Charles and Williiam Anderson. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon.

Eventful Career By Jack Anderson
Son of Revolutionary Soldier And an Interesting Character, is Ended
   Capt. Jack Anderson, aged nearly 83, and a son of a Revolutionary soldier, died at his home near Cora, Saturday morning, after a long illness. He was a rugged powerful jolly man who had a host of friends. He was witty, shrewd and absolutely honest in all his dealings, just never had any schooling and could neither read nor write. He was married when 16 years old to a girl of 14. To them were born 5 children, all of whom died when very young.
   Mr. Anderson was a forty-niner and told many thrilling tales of his trip across the continent. He did well in the California gold fields, where he spent 7 or 8 years, returning home by way of Panama and New York.
During the war, Mr. Anderson was on a Union gunboat and had many exciting experiences on the Ohio and Mississippi. His wife served as a nurse and they became separated. After the war he was able to trace her movements from place to place only to learn at last that she had died. They were living at Dexter when the war broke out, and it was there that he was born. His second wife was Jane Bumgardner, who died a number of years ago.
     Mr. Anderson used to be a steamboat mate, but most of the time since the war he had resided on his farm at Cora. He acquired considerable property.
     Some years ago Mr. Anderson married Margaret Wood Blair, whose first husband was James Blair of this city. She survives him.
     Of the 12 children of Mr. Anderson's father but one survives - Mrs. Sydenstricker of Rutland. She attended the funeral.
   That he was a man of remarkable grit, courage and endurance was shown some months ago when both his legs were amputated at the Holzer Hospital. He refused to take an anesthetic, but watched the operation and joked with the physicians and other attendants. Before that operation he was a familiar figure on Gallipolis streets. He had a pleasant word for everybody and would often relate an interesting and thrilling story woven about some incident of his eventful career.
   The funeral services were held at the Cora M. E. Church, of which the deceased was a member, at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Dr. J. M. Davis and Rev. Moffitt officiating. Burial at Old Pine by Undertaker Myers. There was a very large crowd in attendance. The pall bearers were Frank Thomas, John B. Williams, Henry Wood, D. Bender and T. T. Davis.

Taps Sound for J. C Anderson, Former Post Master at Vinton
John C. Anderson, old soldier and former postmaster at Vinton, died last week at Blanchester, O. where his son Ed resides. He was a splendid man. The other surviving childern are his oldest son Frank of East Liverpool, Oscar and Harold of Texas. Ed of Blanchester, Charles, Mrs. Grace Woodruff and Mrs. Gertrude Miller of Cleveland, Mrs. Kate Davidson of New Straitsville O. His oldest daughter, Mrs. James McCorkle, died about two years ago, and a daughter Annie died in infancy. His wife died some four years ago.
Rev. W. J. Fulton conducted the funeral at Vinton Saturday. Burial in McGhee cementery.

Gallipolis Journal
Vol. 99 no. 48
Thursday, December 13, 1917
Submitted by Carolyn Cogar

James Angel, aged fifty-five years and an old soldier who served in the 2d O.H. Artillery, company F, under Capt. Aleshire, answered the final call Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock and has joined his comrades on the silent shore. He had been sick for two years with army troubles. His death occurred at his home in the Miller property above the Alaska hotel. He leaves a kind wife to mourn his death.
Rev. Wm. Arthurs officiated at the funeral Wednesday afternoon, interment being at the old cemetery under the auspices of the Grand Army.

W.H. Angel Dead
W.H. Angel, an old soldier, died Thursday of last week at his home on Swan Creek. He was a member of Co.K, of the 3rd W.Va. Cavalry, and was 66 years old. He was buried Friday morning at Bethel, Rev. Porter officiating. He leaves a wife, two sons and two daughters, all grown.

[Note: William Henry Angel buried in Bethel Cemetery in Ohio Twp, B. Aug 8, 1844 & D. May 23, 1912]

Mr. George Armstrong, one of the most prominent colored citizens of Springfield township, died on Thursday evening of last week. He was about 70 years of age. His funeral and burial occurred on Sunday morning under the auspices of the Porter G. A. R. of which he was a member.

Notes: [Born 1833 Virginia, died December 1, 1898, buried Providence Baptist Cemetery, Springfield Township. Unit: 44th USC TI, Co. F. (79th USCTI, Co I)]

C. C. Arthur Dead
Columbus C. Arthur died at his home on Garfield Avenue Sunday, aged 73 years. He had been ill for several months with stomach trouble. He was born in greenbrier County, W. Va. And was a veteran of the Civil War, being a member of Co. C., 173rd O.V.I. He formerly lived at Hilton, this county, moving to Garfield Avenue about two years ago. His wife died in February of last year and he is survived by four children: Mrs. Josephine Canterbury of Mercerville, Mrs. Sarah Blagg, Mrs. J. M. Phillips and Sherman Arthur of this city. He had a wide circle of warm friends who will hear of his death with regret. The funeral services were conducted on Tuesday at Macedonia Church by Rev. Samuel Lewis, the remains being laid to rest by undertaker Wetherholt.

Death of C. C. Arthur
     C. C. Arthur, of 56 Garfield avenue, died Sunday, after an illness with stomach trouble for the past three months and at the age of 73 years. The burial was held at Macedonia by Wetherholt at 10 a.m. yesterday.
   He was born in Greenbrier county, W. Va., and was a soldier in the Civil War, servingin Co. B. of the 173rd O.V.I. and was a clever man and good citizen, and was one of the county's mail carriers for a number of years.
   His wife died February 27, 1910, but he is survived by four children, Mrs. Josephine Canterbury, of Mercerville, Mrs. Sarah Blagg, Mrs. J. W. Phillips and Sherman Arthur of this city. Mr. Arthur was the foster father of Floyd Boster, the well known clerk in the local post office, and he always regarded him with the greatest affection.
     Before death he declared that he would be dead at 6 the next morning for three successive nights and died at 6 a.m. Sunday. He will be long remembered as a clever kindly man with a wide circle of friends.

JOSEPH ATKINSON
Mr. Joseph Atkinson died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Hamblin, Friday, January 1, 1904, aged 69 years, of apoplexy. He was a veteran of the civil war having been a member of the 18th Ohio Battery under Capt. Aleshire. The funeral services were held Monday at the Baptist Church under the auspices of the G. A. R. of which he had long been a member. The interment was at Mound Hill by Wetherholt. A squad from Company C fired a last salute over this grave. For many years he had been a familiar figure on our streets and in the days when the city streets were lighted by gas Joe was the lamp-lighter. Peace to his ashes.

IN MEMORY
   Joseph Atkinson was born Oct. 12, 1840 and died Feb. 8, 1924, aged 83 years, 3 months and 26 days. He was married to Frances Craft Sept. 12, 1866, and to this union were born seven children. His wife and four of these have preceded him to that bourne from which no traveler returns. He is survived by three daughters, Laura B. White of Crown City, Emma F. Shaver of Bulaville, and Rosetta C. at home. He was born in Clay township and was employed on the Plymale farm at Yellowtown for nearly half a century. He was a charter member of Elizabeth Chapel church at Yellowtown.
   When the dark days of the Civil War came upon his country he heard the call and enlisted as a soldier March 9, 1862, was taken prisoner Sept. 12, 1862, and re-enlisted May 9, 1865. He was discharged Aug. 4, 1865.
   Mr. Atkinson was very industrious and in his long and useful life was always at his post of duty. His honesty was of that type which is never questioned. He was faithful in his services to his fellow-men, to his church and to his God, and was always found in his accust9omed corner ready to work for his Master in the church which he helped to build. He was one who used much of his time reading his Bible and was well versed in the scriptures and spent much time with his friends, talking on scriptural subjects. Faith in Christ was his daily words, through the last fifty years of his life and when the world faded far more of the distance, then faith, Christ-like faith took him silently by the hand and led him beyond the river where his wife and children have gone.
   After Christ, his favorite Bible character was Paul and he often referred to him in his talk on the scriptures or his testimony in church. He, like Paul, could and did say 'He had fought the good fight and had kept the faith and was ready to receive his crown.'
   Only three weeks ago he told the writer the words of Paul and said they applied to his experience; that he had no fear of death and that he had no doubts as to his reward. He had charity for all, such charity was God accepts, and as death stole silently upon his God said, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant, come up higher," and that higher home he requested the remaining members of his family and all others to meet him.

THE LATE LOUIS BAER
Was Soldier and Patriot as Well as Successful Business Man.
     The new of the death of Mr. Louis Baer, at Little Rock, Ark., received here May 20th, caused a sensation here at his old home where he had resided and had been actively engaged in business for so many years, first as clerk in the firm of C. & A. Henking when only 19 years old; then a partner in the same house under the firm name of Henking, Allemong & Co., later a member of the firm under the name of Allemong, Baer & Co, and at the incorporation of the present Henking-Bovie Co. in 1895, became President of the company and so continued to the day of his death.
     Gallipolis citizens have always been kindly interested in Mr. Baer for many reasons besides those of business considerations. When the war broke out between the North and South, his entire nature, naturally forceful, was aroused and his bosom burned with patriotic devotion for the cause of the Union, and he urged Capt. E. S. Aleshire to get up accompany (sic) and encouraged enlistments continuously and assisted financially wherever there was a demand for money. He joined Capt. Aleshire’s company of heavy Artillery and was elevated 2d Lieutenant, with Mr. James E. Hebard, now of Zanesville, First Lieutenant. Those boys and all the boys who gave us at tat time a lift were specially endeared to us.
     There is another reason we will mention that made Mr. Baer popular with Gallipolis people. After the war was closed he was united in marriage with Miss Charlotte Naret, the attractive and popular daughter of Dr. E. Naret, a distinguished physician, of Buffalo, W. Va., but who had resided here previously, and who again lived here through the war and later, and the people were generally delighted with the marriage. It was no small party that escorted them to the Fleetwood when they left on their wedding trip.
     This bride and sons Clarence and Carl and daughter Miss Louise survive. Their eldest child Naret L. Baer and their youngest daughter Emma preceded him.
     They first lived in the Silverman property after going to housekeeping, then he bought the house on State street where Mr. Bush lives and then built the beautiful cottage that stood between that property and the corner.During his business career he and Mr. Dahl bought out the grocery firm of Stimson Bros., one of the largest houses in the state, at Washington, C.H., the firm name being Dahl, Baer & Co. He became interested in business at Anderson, Ind., in Texas land deals, in Missouri and Arkansas property and we are not sure but think he was interested to some extent at least in that fine hotel at Fort Thomas above Cincinnati. He was generally successful in his business and must have left a fortune, the value of which we have no means of knowing.
     He was a liberal, big hearted man, lived in princely style, had traveled much, was a well read man and a pleasant, entertaining companion and rounded out a well finished career, and his aids were those virtues we all love and extol—industry, honesty, integrity, generosity, and kindness to the humblest as well as to the most exalted. His parents and brothers and sisters have all passed away. His is survived by one nephew, Mr. Julius Staehl, of Charleston, W. Va.
     Mr. Baer was born in the town of Arbon, Switzerland, near 75 years ago. We cannot be exact to his age in the absence of his family, and was one of four children. His mother was a sister of the late Charles Henking.
     Much of his early life was spent in Verona, Italy, and at St. Gall, Switzerland, where he attended school. He was about 19 years old when he came to Gallipolis and went to the store with his uncle Charles Henking.
     Mrs. Baer’s only sister, Mrs. Julia Beard, survives him and she will be a source of great comfort to Mrs. Baer in her affliction.
     Cincinnati Enquirer.—He was a prominent member of the Loyal Legion, having served as one of the council of the Ohio Commandery. In the Civil War he rose from the ranks to First Lieutenant of the Second Ohio Heavy Artillery. He participated in Stonewall’s Saltville raid and in other notable engagements. For a time he was in command of Ft. Lee, at Knoxville, Tenn.
     Carl David Louis Baer is interred in Mound Hill Cemetery; he can also be located in the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War National Graves Registration Database.

Vol. XLII, No. 21 May 23, 1913
(Gallipolis Bulletin?)
Contributed by Peggy Youngs Top of Page

Moses Baker
     Moses Baker was born in Botetourt County, Virginia, March 28, 1846. He was the son of Samuel and Anne Baker and was the last of his family.
   At the age of sixteen he enlisted in the service of his country and served eighteen months under Capt. Stevenson of Co. I. At the close of the war, he came to Morgan Center, Ohio and there he met Miss Julia Vance to whom he was married Sept.18, 1870 Eight children came to gladden their home, Three of those Mrs Ida Brown, Mrs Amanda Fraser and Miss Anne have passed on to their heavenly home. The aged wife and five other children, Jacob, Samuel and James of Addison, Ohio, Mrs. Orren Gretsinger of Mingo Junction, Ohio, Mrs. Sterlie Roush of Addison Ohio; twenty-three grandchildren and countless friends and relatives mourn the loss of one whose place in their hearts can never be filled.
   At the age of twenty-three, he was baptized into the Christian Church at Morgan Center, where his membership has ever since remained.
   Thirty-six years ago he moved his family to Addison and has ever since resided there. Although feeble in later years, he was able to go about his farm and to the homes of his near neighbors until a week before his death. All that loving hands could do was done for him but death called and Wednesday at 7:20 Aug. 25, he went to meet the dear ones gone before him.

Kind hearted, generous to a fault those in want never appealed to him in vain, and those who knew him best loved him most.

[Note: Born March 28, 1846 VA; died Ag, 25, 1926 ...age 80. Parents: Sam Baker and Annie Lane. Burial: Baker Cemetery. According to Civil War Soldiers and Sailor System web site he served in Co E 12th OVI]

Captain Ball Dead
Veteran Soldier, Riverman and Banker Passed Away Last Friday
     Captain George Wendell Ball, formerly a resident of this city, and well known here died Friday morning May 13 at his home in Cincinnati after a weeks illness with paralysis.
   He was born at Haverhill, Mass., and entered the Union Army, Twenty-second regiment, volunteer infantry of Massachusetts, under age. After a year's service, with disablement from fever, he re-entered the service as an ensign and remained a commissioned officer in the navy throughout the war, serving in various gunboats of the Mississippi squadron.
   After the Civil War Captain Ball entered the river service on the Mississippi and Ohio, and it was while steamboating on the latter river that he met and married Miss Cora Bayes of this city, who, with son Eustace of New York City, survive him.
   Captain Ball and family moved to Cincinnati more than twenty years ago and for a number of years he has been a prominent official of the Union Savings Bank and Trust Co. He was a member of The Military Order of the Loyal Legion, the Fred C. Jones post of the Grand Army of the Republic, the New England Society, the Masonic order, the Scottish Rite and Mystic Order of the Shrine.
   Services were held in the Scottish Rite Cathedral Cincinnati, Saturday afternoon and the body accompanied by the wife, son and nephew Harry Maddy arrived here Sunday morning. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the residence of his brother-in-law, E. F. Maddy by Rev. J. W. McCormick and were largely attended. The burial which occurred at Mound Hill cemetery was in charge of the Masons.

BARCUS
Mr. Alexander C. Barcus died at his home in Clay Township Thursday evening of last week and was buried at Clay Chapel Saturday morning under the auspices of D. L. Morton Post, G.A.R. of which he was an honored member. He served in the great civil war from 1861 to 1865, being a member of Co. F., 88 O.V.I., and participated in many decisive battles and was with Sherman on his famous march to the sea. He leaves a wife, two brothers, four sisters, seven sons and a daughter to mourn his demise, with a legion of friends. Rev. John Porter delivered the funeral address and the pall bearers were Wm. A. King, Wellington Ross, Samuel Grover, Matthew Brown and Wm. Holston.

Death of Marion Barlow
   Mr. Marion S. Barlow, a life-long resident of this city, passed away at his home Saturday evening. He was in his 79th year. The funeral services were conducted at his late home Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Cherington, the interment following at Pine street.
   He is survived by his wife; two sons, Edwin Morley Barlow of Chicago, and Alfred Barlow, at home, three brothers, Metellus and Bryson of Streator, Ill., John of Los Angeles, and a sister Mrs. William Lanning of Milwaukee.
   Mr. Barlow had been a member of the Methodist church in this city for 60 years, and served actively in many of its departments. He was also a veteran of the Civil War, serving three years in Company B, 91st O.V.I.

Old Soldier Dead; Vinton Leader
     N. F. Barrett, a Civil War veteran, passed away last Sunday morning at the home of his daughter Mrs. G. W. Hartsook, of Tomato Valley, where he had made his home since the death of his wife four years ago. Although he had been in failing health for some time, yet his last sickness was only a few days duration, and his death came suddenly and unexpectedly.
     He is survived by five daughters and one son as follows: Moses R. Barrett, Ona F. Barrett, Mary C. Allen, Addie A. Schaaf, Rita A. Hartsook and Margaret B. Sammet. He also leaves 16 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
   He enlisted in Company E, 53rd O.V. I. and served throughout the war of 61-65. Was a member of Corwin Post, No. 259 G.A.R., was late Corporal of Co. E. and was ever faithful to the dear old Flag.
     The funeral was held Tuesday morning at Mt. Tabor, conducted by Rev. W. J. Fulton, with interment in church cemetery beside his companion, who had preceded him in death. H. K. Butler directed the interment. The following old soldiers assumed the duty of pallbearers: F. M. Edmiston, J. C. Anderson, Wm. Lewis, Wm. Shields, Wm. Cahoon and Clark Corn.

[Note: From tombstone: Born Sept. 21, 1842, died Apr. 14, 1912. Cemetery Mt. Tabor in Huntington tp.]

Death of Dr. Geo. Bean
     Dr. George Bean, of Rutland, Meigs county, died at his home Tuesday morning, November 3, 1908, after an illness since the 5th of last August, and which overtook him while in this city, attending to the practice of his son, Dr. L. C. Bean who was absent on a week's vacation.
   His disease was cartarrhal obstructive jaundice which was persistent and unyielding to the best treatment which he received. Dr. Loving and Dr. Gilliam of Columbus prescribed for him in connection with his son Dr. L. C. Bean, himself a skillful physician, and Dr. Ricketts of Cincinnati, operated upon him and he was nursed with all of the kindest and tenderest attentions that loving sympathy could suggest, yet all was unavailing. In his death the community in which he lived, and this and other communities lose the benefits of his research, wide experience and skill. It loses a patriot, kind hearted, charitable, moral citizen, whose influence and counsel were always for the right and against the wrong. His wife loses a devoted husband, tender and true, and his children a father who was devoted to their welfare to the day of his death.
     Dr. Bean was born June 25, 1841 on a farm near Harrisonville, Meigs county. In the great Civil War that called the nation to arms, he enlisted for a year in the 23rd O.V.I., and participated in all of the trials and conflicts incident to the regiment to the expiration of his term of service when he re-enlisted in the 116th O.V.I., and served to the end of the war, returning to the farm, where he farmed and taught school, afterward attending and graduating from the Phisic-Medical School of Cincinnati in 1871. Five___ before this he was united in marriage with Miss Celinda Crouch, and the young physician began his first practice at Albany, Athens county, moving to Rutland in 1877 where he has resided ever since. He became the father of four children, two sons and two daughters, one of the daughters, Mrs. C. F. Rathburn of Middleport, departing this life last November, making two deaths in the family within a year. The others are Frank A. Bean of Middleport, Dr. L. C. Bean of this city, and Mrs. Rathburn, wife of Senator M. E. Rathburn.
   He had been a member of the Meigs county Pension Board of Examiners for twenty years or more, was a Knight of Pythias and a member of the grand Army of the Republic.
   His funeral services were conducted at his old home at Rutland Friday morning at eleven o'clock, and the remains brought directly here, at his own request, and buried on Dr. L. C. Bean, his son's lot, in Mound Hill Cemetery.

OBITUARY
     William Beck, son of William and Jane Fletcher Beck, was born March 24, 1844, near Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, and departed this life April 13, 1925, near his birthplace, aged 81 years and 19 days. He spent his boyhood days near his birthplace, and when the Civil War began he was willing to fight for his country. He entered military service in 1862 and fought until the close in 1865 when, on account of his obedience and loyalty, he received an honorable discharge.
     Shortly after the war, on April 17, 1870, he was united in marriage to Sarah Jane Denney and to this union were born seven children, namely, W. F. Beck of Erie, Penn., Oscar, Edward, John and Reuben Beck, Mrs. Harry Coulson and Mrs. D. W. Dewitt, all of Gallia County, and also twenty-three grandchildren of whom four have preceded him to the great beyond.
   He was ever a kind and loving husband, and a good neighbor. He had been in failing health the past two years but had been able to go about until last Friday when he suffered a stroke which caused the end Monday near 6 p.m.

Card of Thanks
We desire to extend our sincere thanks to all our friends and neighbors for their assistance in the illness and death of our loved one. Rev. Fulton for his consoling words, the choir for beautiful songs and Undertaker Tope for his efficient service.
The Children

Death of Charles Bing
     Charles H. Bing was born on Oct. 5, 1840 at Addison, Gallia County, Ohio, and departed this life on September 6, 1916. Had he lived until Oct. 5th he would have been 76 years old. He was the son of the late James and Sarah Bing and leaves a brother Samuel R. Bing of Addison and sisters, Mrs. G. R. Viars of Addison and Mrs. D. C. Bigalow of California.
   He enlisted in Co. E., 56th Regt. Of O.V. I. on Nov. 2, 1861, and served four and one half years in the Army of the Tennessee under Grant.
   In 1867 he was united in marriage to Barbara E. Loucks and to this union were born two children. One of them died in infancy, and the other, Mrs. Jennie Gray, lives near Peidmont, Kansas.
   They came to Cowley County, Kansas, in 1870, and the following year the mother died. In June 1873, he was married to Sarah A. Lanier. To this union were born eight children: J. Clyde Bing, C. Arthur Bing, Mrs. Lola Murrey, Mrs. Jessie Crouch, Mrs. Nellie Carr, Lawrence L. Bing (who died in infancy) Melvin Bing and Edith L. Bing. He is also survived by thirty-two grandchildren and one great grandchild.
     He removed with his family to Butler County, Kansas, in 1893, and was elected County Commissioner in 1903 and served his county faithfully and conscientiously until 1907.
   Charles Bing was a true man, a firm friend, a loving and devoted husband and father. He commanded the respect and esteem of a large circle of friends, who loved him for his quiet gentlemanly ways and conduct.
He made a profession of his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior and Redeemer some moths ago to his friend, Rev. H. J. Baccard, , who conducted the funeral service in the front yard of his home, under the trees of which the deceased had spent the evenings of the last years of his life, on Thursday, Sept. 7th at 11 A.M. from the text Matthew 11:28, "come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Interment was made in the Latham cemetery.
   Much sympathy from many friends helped to comfort the sorrowing ones. The attendance at the obsequies was large, and among the friends present were several of his old comrades of the war, who acted as pall bearers.

George W. Bing
     Mr. George W. Bing, 77, died at his home at Long Beach, California, Saturday, January 22 after long suffering from Cancer. the body will be brought to Chesire for burial, probably Saturday or Sunday, the interment to made in Gravel Hill cementery.
     Mr. Bing was a native of Cheshire Township, where he resided nearly all his life, removing to California some for years ago.
     In early life he married Miss Samantha Coughenour and they became the parents of Mr. Ed Bing of Cheshire, Mrs. C. O. Clark of Rio Grande, Mrs. W. H. Gee, and Harry Bing of Columbus, Dana Bing of Paso Robles, California and Mrs. A. W. Carl of Gallipolis. He is survived by his second wife, formerly Miss Adlaide Ralston.
     Mr. Bing was a civil war soldier and a fine gentleman with host of warm firends here. He visited here a year ago and during his return journey was stricken with the disease which caused his death.

The Gallia Times
Vol. XXII No. 4
Thursday, Jan. 27, 1921

Almost a year prior to his death, which occurred on Jan. 22, 1921, Mr. George W. Bing wrote an account of his life for publication after his death. In compliance with his request it is herewith presented:

Long Beach, Ca. Jan 10 1920
     I was born Nov.8, 1841. I spent the most of the early part of my life on a farm neas Cheshire, going to the district school three month of the year. When about 16 years of age, the Rev. P. W. Perry, a Free Will Baptist minister, came into out midst and started a select school in what was know then as the Guthrie Hall. I attended this school seven months the first year. My father having met a disaster financially, said I would work in the farm mornings and evenings he would pay my tution and buy my books. This is gladly accepted and tried faithfully to perform my part of the contract.
     The next year I went six months to the same principal at the same place. At the end of that school year I went before the Gallia County Board of Examiners for a certificate to teach school, which was granted for one year by A. C. Sears, Hon. Alex Vance and Judge David Hebbard. I taught my first school at what was known as Yale College in Addison township, getting for my services for three months $60 and board among scholars. The treasurer of Addison township paid me in Wheeling W. Va. money, which was a discount of 15 per cent. After that I fina my own schooling going again to Rev. R. J. Poston a short time, then one term Rev. P. W. Perry at Chesire Academy. For eight years I then taught winter schools at Turkey Run, Scott Run, Old Kyger, Carlton and Faneull Hall.
     At the age of eighteen my thoughts were turned to a religious life. At meeting help by my former teachers. P. W. Perry and R. J. Poston at Old Kyger Baptist Church, I was converted. For two years I led the life outside the church, but believing in union there is strength two years later under the preaching of Rev. O. E. Baker I was baptized and taken into ful connection with the first Kyger F. W. Baptist Church.
     In the year 1865, June 8, I was married to Samantha C. Coughenour by Rev. O. E. Baker. to this union were born six childern--Lottie B Clark, J. Ed Bing, Anna J. Gee, Lora A. Carl, Dana G. Bing, and Harry B. Bing.
     After 43 years of happy married life my dear wife was taken and the family ties broken.
I have always treid to be loyal and true to my country. I served in the 16th Ohio Battalion, Company A., National Guard, for two years. In 1864 the Govenor of Ohio issued an order to consolidate the different battalions into regiments. Our regiment was the 141st Ohio. Then the govenor into the U.S. service and only one company in the state refused to enter service for 100 days. My company I served in was Company D.
     I spent 73 years of my life on the Ohio River in Gallia County, Ohio. I came to California in 1915, and have been a resident of Long Beach ever since. On June 15, 1915, I was united in marriage to Addie Raiston by Red James H. Lash with whom I have lived a pleasant life.

The Gallia Times
Gallipolis Ohio
Vol XXIII No. 6
Feb 10, 1921
Contributed by Carolyn Cogar Top of Page

Squire Bing Dead
    Thomas Marlow Bing, one of the best known and highly respected residents of this county, passed away at his home at Bidwell on Monday, March 13, 1916. He had been ill and confined to his room about a year before death received his sufferings.
     Mr. Bing was born near Pinegrove, this county, 80 years last September. He served in Co. F 141st O. V. I during the Civil War. He was twice married. His first wife was Sarah Waddell, they became the parents of Mrs. George Swingle of Union Furnace, Mrs. Ed McCormick of Gallipolis, Simeom H. Bing, President od Rio Grande College, Horace M. Bing of Delaware, Mrs. M. L. Donnally, Northup. Mrs. Anson R. Fox and Miss Loma Bing of Columbus. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. S. J. Roberts of Rodney.
     After the death of his wife Mr. Bing married Misss Romaine Liddy, who survives him. Before moving to Bidwell, Mr. Bing resided at Rodney until about ten years ago. He was a member of the M. E. Church and a fine man.
     The funeral services were held at Bidwell Church Thursday morning at Ten o'clock by Rev. J. H. F. Parkins. Interment followed in the cementary there.

Bird, Charles W.

C. W. Bird is Dead
Was a Well Known Lawyer--Passed Away at His Home Here Last Wednesday.
Attorney Charles W. Bird died at his home on Pine street Wednesday evening, October 6, 1909, aged 69 years. Mr. Bird was born in Highland county, Virginia, and came to Gallipolis in 1870. He was married to Mary Elizabeth Brown at Graham Station, W. Va., October 13, 1863. He taught school several years, being the first teacher in the free schools of Mason City, W. Va., where he was principal over three schools. He served several years in the pension department at Washington, was Mayor of Gallipolis two terms, councilman and Justice of the Peace for several years. He was a good, sound lawyer and enjoyed a good practice before he lost his health. He was a member of the K. of P.'s and Masons and the latter will have charge of the funeral, which will be held Friday afternoon by Rev. Cherrington, interment following at Pine street by Undertaker Wetherholt. The bar will attend the services in a body.
He is survived by his wife and three children, W. G. Bird, Mrs. J. E. Watts, of Pittsburg, and Mrs. L. Y. Petty, of Washington, D. C. He was a kind-hearted, honorable man and many friends will regret his death.

[Note: Co C, 18th Mich. Inf.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
Oct. 8, 1909, No. 42
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Blagg, Harvey

Aged Veteran Gone
   Mr. Harvey Blagg died at the home of his son, Frank Blagg, Sunday evening, aged 79 years. He had been in feeble health for some time and his demise was not unexpected. He was born in this county near Rio Grande and had lived here almost his entire life. He leaves three sons, Frank, Burt and John, and one daughter, Mrs. Leroy Duvall. He was a veteran of the civil war, having been a member of 18th Ohio Battery under Capt. Chas. Aleshire, and was a quiet, inoffensive old gentleman, well liked by all who knew him.
   The funeral services were conducted Tuesday by Rev. Frank Richards, interment at Salem by Hayward & Son.
   The relatives desire to thank all the neighbors and friends for the many courtesies extended during his last sickness.

[Note: date of death: January 17, 1904, year of birth: 1825; buried in Salem Baptist Cemetery, Perry Twp., Gallia County.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
January 22, 1904
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Capt. Jno J. Blagg died Monday afternoon, aged 74 years. Capt Blag was born in this country, and spent his whole life here. he was known far and wide as a steamboatman and especially as the Captian of the Ohios a line of magnificent steamers of which four bore the name. He built them also. he was well liked as an officer and was noted afar for his accommodation and politeness. He left the river eight years ago and established a grocery establishment where he spent most of his time. He leaves a widow, four sons, and two daughters.
The funeral services will be conducted at the M.E. Church, this Wednesday afternoon, by Rev. C. F. Creighton. Peace to the ashes of a good citizen gone.

The Gallipolis Journal
Vol. XLVI
No. 24
Thursday, April 21, 1881

C. B. Blake Dead
     Cincinnatus B. Blake , aged 88, died last Friday afternoon. April 5, 1918, at the home of his son, A. F. Blake, in Huntington. His last illness extended over a period of two weeks. The funeral services were held Sunday at Swan Creek, the county.
     Mr. Blake ws born in 1830 near Swan Creek. In 1856 he married Miss Gratia Fuller, daughter of General A. T. F. Fuller of Lawerance Co. She died three years ago.
     During his earlier years. Mr. Blake did much river boating and commanded several steamers. Later, from 1880 to '84 he served two terms as sheriff of Gallia County. Following the he retired to his farm in the lower end of this county, and after the death of his wife made his home in Huntington. He was a Civil War Veteran, having served as first Lieutnant of Company H. Fourth Virginia in many important campaigns and received his discharge at the end of the war.
     Five sons, A. F. Blake of Huntington, C. B. Blake of Louisville, C. C. and E. E. Blake of Oklahoma City, survive their father. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Martha Moore of Gallipolis, and Mrs. Julis Easton of Proctorville.

The Gallia Times
Gallipolis, Ohio
Vol. XX No. 15
Wed. April 10, 1918
Contributed by Carolyn Cogar

Simeon Blazer Dead
     Mr. Simeon Blazer died at his home down near the Lawrence County line last Friday morning, Sep. 25, 1903, after a long illness of chronic diarrhea, a disease he contracted in the army. He had been on the decline for several years, but had been bedfast for the past six months. The funeral services were conducted at Walnut Ridge last Saturday by Rev. Archie Chapman.
     Mr. Blazer was the son of Mrs. Jacob Blazer and was born and raised below Gallipolis. He drew a pension for injuries sustained in the civil war and was highly respected citizen and a member of the United Brethern Church.
     He was 58 years old and left a wife and six sons and two daughters, all married except two of the boys, one of whom, Ernest, is in the Philippines in the U. S. Army.
     He also left one brother, Milton, of Bulaville, and three sisters, Mrs. Lev Sweeney, Mrs. Hiram Houk and Melissa, at home.

[Note: Co B, 193rd O.V.I.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
Sept. 1903
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Aaron Boatman Of Kerr dies in 73rd Year-- Buried Sunday
Aaron Boatman a highly respected citizen of Kerr died Friday evening at eight o'clock of stomach trouble and its complications. He was about 72 years of age and had lived in Kerr for life past four years. He was formerly a resident of Morgan Tp. where he was born. He was a solidier in the Civil War and a good, law abiding citizen. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. John Rathburn of Eno and Mrs. Orr Davis of Harris and two sisters.
The funeral was held at Pine Grove Church near Rowlesville Sunday, conducted by Rev. Earrer of Bidwell. Burial by Undertaker Glassburn.

The Gallipolis Journal
Vol.93 no. 79
March 22, 1911
Contributed by Carolyn Cogar

DEATHS

Boatman
     It is with deep regret that we are compelled to announce the death of one of Gallia County's best citizens, Mr. Isaac Boatman. The demise occurred at his late residence Friday, Sep. 2, 1904, after a siege with paralysis.
     Mr. Isaac Boatman was born in Columbiana County April 30, 1840, and came to this county with his parents when only six years of age. His grandfather, Barnes Boatman, was a soldier in the revolution and at the age of 60 married a girl of 16, to whom were born ten children. Isaac enlisted in the 53rd Ohio Regiment in '61 and served under Gen. Sherman most of the time. He rose to be a Lieutenant and was a staff officer of Col. Boulton. After the war he went to Mississippi and was elected Sheriff of Tunica County for three years. In the year 1866, at Austin, Miss., he was married to Miss Jennie Ellison, of West Union, O., and they became the parents of Arthur, John and Mary, the wife of Dr. Joe Johnston. Mrs. Boatman died in 1886 and he married the widow of Lewis Mauck, who lived until a few years ago, when she died of blood poisoning. Since his second wife's death he has lived with his son John at Kyger on his fine farm of about 400 acres, which he purchased on his return from Mississippi in 1870.
     The funeral services were held at the Free Will Baptist Church, being conducted by Rev. W. L. Gladdish. The obsequies were under the auspices of Siloam Lodge, F. & A. M. The pall-bearers were six of his G.A. R. comrades, D.H. Lasley, William Bradbury, John Halliday, John Rupe and Oliver Lyle, who laid him to rest in Gravel Hill Cemetery.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Vol. XXXVII, No. 46
Sept. 9, 1904
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Death of Curtis Boice
Mr. Curtis Boice died at Cheshire June 3, 1908, aged 64 years, 9 months and 5 days. He was born at Kygerville and in 1866 married Maggie Zink who died in 1870. One son Edward Boice was the result of this union and he died in 1905. On January 1, 1877 he was married to Jennie Swisher who still survives him. He had lived in Kingston, Ohio for several years and contracted consumption and returned to Cheshire about two months ago. He was a member of Co. B, 91st O. V. I. and served during the war. The funeral services were conducted Friday by Rev. W. J. Fulton, burial at Gravel Hill cemetery, his old comrades acting as pall bearers.

Gallipolis Bulletin
June 12, 1908
Vol. LXI No. 28
Transcribed by Jan Rader Top of Page

AGED VETEREN DIES AT HOME SUNDAY
Melvin Boice, 86, Passes at home in Cheshire Township
     Pomeroy, May 18 -- MELVIN BOICE, 86, one of the two Civil War veterans of Cheshire Township, Gallia County, died early Sunday, after an illness of three months. He had been in excellent health more than 85 years.
     BOICE served in Company H, 53rd O.V.I. and was the last survivor of that organization. His widow survives at the age of 82. They had lived in the same house more than fifty years. Two children survive, Mrs. D. O. LYLE, Philadelphia,Pa., and GEORGE BOICE, Columbus.
     The other Civil War veteran of Cheshire Township if MARCELIUS BOICE, a brother of MELVIN BOICE. This company was enlisted in Gallia and Meigs Counties. The 53d Ohio Regiment was a famous outfit and Companies H and I were enlisted in this section of Ohio.
     The funeral of Mr. BOICE will take place Tuesday afternoon at the residence. Rev. HARLEY BOLTON, Rutland, will preach the funeral sermon. The burial will be made in the Gravel Hill Cemetery at Cheshire.
     Members of the BOICE family state that Mr. BOICE remarked to his wife several days ago that he would probably die on her eighty-second birthday, Saturday May 16. He lived that day and two hours and ten minutes longer. His son, GEORGE, who is in business in Columbus, has come home each Memorial Day. Last year after the family returned from the services at the Gravel Hill Cemetery the aged father remarked: "George. I will hardly make it to next Decoration Day, but you will come down just the same to go to
my grave with your mother." He will have been buried less than two weeks when Decoration Day comes this year.

Boster
Mr. George Boster, the Crab Creek merchant, died Sunday after a short illness with lung trouble, leaving a wife and three children. He was a union soldier during the war and was in Constable Jack Dufour's company. He is said to have been a fine old gentleman with many friends. The funeral was held Monday, burial following at Macedonia by Wetherholt.

Gallipolis Bulletin
January 13, 1905
Vol. XXXVIII No. 12
Transcribed by Jan Rader

Marion Boster, an old solider residing at Bladen, passed away Friday night after long illness. He is survived by his widow and several adult children.

The Gallia Times
Gallipolis, Ohio
Vol. XX No. 5
Wed. Feb. 6, 1918
Contributed by Carolyn Cogar Top of Page

Boston, Ithamer J.

Taps Sound for Ithamer Boston, Union Soldier
     Ithamer J. Boston, a soldier for the Union in the '60's, died at his home in Eureka at 6:30 last evening. He had been in poor health for a long time and seriously ill with a heart ailment for several weeks.
     Mr. Boston was formerly active and prominent in the affairs of that community. He once had a store and for a period was in partnership with the late Wheeler Markin in the mercantile business.
     His wife died several years ago. Since then he shared his home with his niece, Mrs. Flora Boston Barcus.
Mr. Boston was a member of Co. I, 36th O.V.I. It is said he would have been 88 in March, The Tribune was told. Funeral service at Bethel at 2 o'clock Friday. Burial by C. R. Halley.
     Mr. Boston was the last survivor of the Civil War living in Chambersburg. Robert Saunders, who died a few months ago at Raccoon Island, was the last Confederate in the county, it is said.

[Note: There is no stone in Bethel for Itahmer but it should read Mar. 9, 1845-Feb. 3, 1933 according to family members. Also, he served in the 18th Indep. Battery Light Artillery and Co. F, 33rd O.V.I. not the regiment listed in the obituary.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February, 1933
Transcribed by Henny Evans

I J Boston Answers Last Call at Home Wednesday Evening
Was Prominent Locally
Mr. Ithamar J. Boston, 87, former prominent citizen of Chambersburg, passed away Wednesday evening, Feb 1, 1933, after long illness. Since the death of his wife several years ago, his neice, Mrs. Flora Barcus, resided with him. Funeral services were at Bethel Friday.
Mr. Boston saw service in the civil war and is said to have been the last surviving veteran in Chambersburg.

In Memory
     Ithamar J. Boston, son of George and Mary Batten Boston, was born in West Morland County, Penn, March 9, 1845; and departed this life at his home in Eureka, February 1, 1933, at the age of 87 years, 10 months and 23 days.
     When twelve years of age he came to Ohio with his parents and at the age of 19 years enlisted in the civil war and became a member of the Eighteenth Ohio Independent Battery.
     He was united in marriage to Miamia Gilmore Nov 18th, 1866. She having passed to the great beyond, March 29th, 1921; since then he has been lovingly cared for by a neice, Flora Boston Barcus. He leaves to mourn his loss, two brothers, John of Bladen, Ohio; and James of Bridgeport, Ohio. He also leaves a host of other friends and relatives.
     Uncle Thame, as he was better known, was one who was always smiling and was kind to all whom he met. He was a beloved and highly esteemed citizen and will be sadly missed in our community.

     Frederick Bovie was born in Gallipolis in 1846 to Frederick and Mercy Maria Bovie--their only son. Frederick's father was in the government service. Young Frederick was too young to serve in the Civil War, so he ran away and became a cabin boy. He was eventually Gen. Grant's personal cabin boy on the Cumberland River and was at the battle of Ft. Donaldson.
     He had four sisters. In Nov. 1870 he married Lucy Vernon Alexander who died in 1927. He had five children: George of Gallipolis, Harley of Gallipolis, Verne of Rochelle, N.Y. and Mrs. Ira Kail of Huntington, W. Va.
     Frederick had a boat store on Wharfboat at Gallipolis wharf with Morgan Jerman and Chas F. Pitrat as partners. In 1874 this business was moved to Second Ave. where the first retail grocery facing the park was located. Called Jerman, Bovie, and Co. After Jerman died, it became Bovie, Pitrat & Co. In 1889 Frederick went to Kansas City, Mo. to manage Bovie-Hiddens Grocery. In 1894 he came back to Gallipolis. He retired in 1922. He was a member of Morning Dawn Lodge #7 and Elks. He was a Democrat.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Oct. 30, 1930
Contributed by Cheryl Enyart                                                                              Top of Page

Horace R. Bradbury Death
Relentless Disease Finally Saps His Vitality
A Distinguished Citizen He Was, Who Attracted The Adimriation Of All Who Knew Him (Photograph)
   Horace R. Bradbury was born September 26, 1847. He was married May 20, 1873, to Annie Ellison, of West Union, O., who with two sons, attorney T. E. Bradbury and George, a young lad, survive him. He was the son of Asa Bradbury, who founded the village of Kyger, and Electa B. Harding. He had brothers and sisters as follows: Mrs. Sarah E., wife of D. V. Buckston, of Mason county, W. Va.; Joseph P. Bradbury, Ex-Judge of the Ohio Supreme Court, and of Pomeroy; Augusta, wife of Dr. James Johnston, of this city; Hon. William Bradbury, of Kyger; Frances A., wife of Lewis W. Mauck and Isaac Boatman, recently deceased. His father was 84years old when he passed to the better land.
   Horace attended the common schools until 16 years old. The Civil War breaking out he enlisted May 2, 1864, as a private in Co. D., 141st O. V. I., and served until September 2, 1864, when he was mustered out, and on October 15, 1864 he enlisted as a private in Co. F., 29th O. V. I., Col. Smith and Capt. Payne, and was in the battle of Atlanta and all the battles from there in General Sherman's march to the sea. When he reached Savannah, Ga., he was taken ill with typhoid fever, and was sent on a transport from there to New York and put in a hospital where he was found by his father. Recovering his health he again attended school at the University at Athens, three years. He next followed merchandising in Cheshire. Discontinuing that he was elected Clerk of Courts in Gallia county in 1880, and served six years, bought a house on Cedar street and continued his residence here. He became a popular candidate for Mayor in the spring of 1889 and was elected by a handsome majority, nearly one hundred. While acting as Mayor he was elected cashier of the First National Bank, of this city, and was later elected President of the same bank, and, continued as such until a short time since when he resigned on account of ill health.
   He first began to fail in health about sixteen months ago. His principal ailment was rheumatism, complicated with other troubles. For about one year he has been confined to his room. The very best medical advice obtainable was at his command and often his illness would seem to be overcome and under control, only to be followed by a relapse. Latterly, he was taken to the Hot Springs of Arkansas, and for a time it appeared that he was on the road to recovery, but the never-failing relapse followed every improvement, until the end came this Saturday forenoon, March 10th, 1900, between the hours of 9 and 10 o'clock.
   He was Past Master of Morning Dawn Lodge, No. 7, Free and Accepted Masons, Past High Priest of Gallipolis Chapter, No. 79, Royal Arch Masons, Past Thrice Illustrious Master of Morial Council, Royal and Select Masons, Past Eminent Commander of The Rose Commandery No. 43, Knights Templar of Gallipolis, and at the time of his death was Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar, of Ohio. He was one of the brightest Masons in the State and a most impressive and competent official in Masonic bodies, being a master of all the complicated and solemn ceremonials connected therewith.
   The funeral will be in charge of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar, of Ohio, assisted by the local bodies. It will be held at the Episcopal Church Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., March 13, 1900, and the interment by Hayward & Son will follow at Mound Hill.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Saturday evening, march 10, 1900
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

TAPS SOUNDED
William Bradbury, An Old Soldier And Well Known Man Is Dead
     William Bradbury is dead. Such was the message that was wafted here and there last Friday afternoon, causing shock and bringing sorrow to everyone who had known him well.
     He was stricken with apoplexy at about 10:30 o'clock that morning. Drs. Eakins, Hanson and Acorn were summoned and tho all that medical skill and tender hands could do was done, he never regained consciousness and expired a few minutes before 12 o'clock, surrounded by those to whom he had ever been a sturdy protector and loving companion. A few hours before he was apparently in the best of health and spirits but the blow cam suddenly and unexpectedly, when his affairs were so arranged and his environment so pleasant and his associations so agreeable, that he seemed assured of many years of deep contentment and unalloyed enjoyment.
   He was born at Kyger in May 1842 and was the son of Asa and Electa Bradbury. In that village he spent most of his life. He served his country faithfully in the dark days of the 60s as a Private, Corporal and Sergeant in the 53rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry, participating in about all the important battles and engagements waged by that division of the Union Army of which this regiment was a part.
     In 1869, he was united in marriage to Louisa B. Smith, to which union six children were born, five of whom, Asa H of Addison; C. Allison of Cheshire, Miss Gail of Columbus, Wendell and Poe at home, together with the wife survive also [missing words] Arbuckle, WV and Mrs. Augusta Johnson of this city. One brother, Horace R Bradbury and one sister, Mrs Frances Boatman, are dead.
     After having been engaged in the mercantile business and farming at Kyger for many years, he moved here several years ago and purchased residence property on Fourth Avenue. He was a successful man and his industry [missing word] honest methods and good judgement won for him a [missing word].
He was a kind and devoted husband and father, quiet and unpretentious, temperate in every respect, clear headed and big hearted, a favorite among his relative and intimate acquaintances,and always a gentleman. A man of strong convictions with abundant courage to uphold them, yet never offensive in expressing them. Wherever he was known he was as respected and wherever he was well known he was respected and admired and loved.
     The writer was by ties of association, relationship and affection too closely connected with the deceased to be cognizant of his faults whatever they were, but, despite that fact, it is felt that the foregoing is a lamentably weak tribute for so worthy a man.
The funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Sunday in the Baptist Church at Cheshire. Rev. Gladdish of Middleport, pastor of the Swedenborgian Church of which the deceased was a member, officiating. Interment in the Gravel Hill Cemetery under the direction [missing words].

TRIBUTE
Paid to Memory of William Bradbury By An Old Friend
In the death of William Bradbury, The G.A.R. Post of Kyger, No. 447, has lost one of its members that will be sadly missed and I know that I voice the feeling of every member when I say that we all feel willing to submit to Him who weighs the mountains in the balance and Who touches the hills and they smoke. Who notices every sparrow that falls to the ground. Comrade Bradbury was born in the right time to be of great service to our country, for he had grown to be a young man when the war broke out. Our government was in need of brave young men to do or die in defense of our country and it is true that he participated in a great many of the most desperate engagements of the war without being killed or wounded, but no telling how many times the bow was bent for his destruction and the arrows went wide of the mark. He was not only a soldier in the time of war but in the time peace as well; for he has always used his vote and his voice to help settle all of the great questions that had to be met since the war. And that is not all, he was a law abiding man and a good neighbor,in the broadest sense.
As winter is approaching, we would ask that the snow flakes fall softly on his resting place and that the summer breezes gently fan the flowers that will grow on his grave and all of his comrades will be admonished by his sudden taking away that we too are nearing the sundown of life and it behooves [missing word] that we will [missing rest of article]

Gallipolis Journal
Vol. XL No. 45
September 23 1875
Contributed by Carolyn Cogar

Brothers, John

Death of Mr. Brothers
Mr. John Brothers of Clay Township, five miles from town died Monday evening, August 8. 1910, of old age with other maladies and in his 85th year. The funeral will probably be Friday morning at Mina Chapel, conducted by Rev. John L. Porter, the burial by Wetherholt following at that same place beside his wife who died May 29, 1902.
Mr. Brothers was born in Brooke County, West Virginia, was one of the pioneers of this County and was a seprate, fair, upright man, well liked by a wide circle of friends.
He is survived by three children and had three children dead. Those living are his sons Wheeler with who he made his home and Edward of Marion. Ohio and Mrs. Belle Potts of Townsend, Montana. Until his later years he followed the occupation of cooper in connection with his farming. But of late his lived a quiet life with his son.
During the Civil War he bore arms in defense of the flag was a member of the 7th Ohio Cavalry under Captain John Leeper, and served for three years and drew a pension for his disabilities.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume XVI
Number 191
August 9, 1910
Gallipolis, Ohio

Brothers, John

John Brothers Funeral Services
The funeral services of Mr. John Brothers, conducted by Rev. Edgar Ewing of the Christian Order, were largely attended at Mina Chapel. The procession was said to have been a mile long. The pall bearers were of his own company in the war Company E of the 7th O. V. C. and were Messrs. S. J. Kerr, James Broiles, William Betz, J. A. Donnally, Norman Gibson and Henry Clay Northup. Mr. Brothers was in his 88th year and a fine old man beloved by every one.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume XVI
Number 196
August 15, 1910
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed by: Michael L. Trowbridge Top of Page

In Memory
     Jacob S. Broughman was born at Blue Ridge, Bottletot [Botetourt] county, Va., on Oct. 20th, 1847, died at his home in Adamsville, May 23rd, 1914, aged 67 years, 7 months, 3 days.
     He was one of a family of 6 children; his father died when he was a small boy, his mother passed away during the civil war. Mr. Broughman was a soldier in the confederate army, serving under General Longstreet, was in a number of engagements, among which was the battle of Gettysburg. At the close of the war in the fall of 1865 he came to Ohio, where he has since lived. He was joined in marriage to Sarah L. Varney on Oct. 8, 1871, 8 children were born of this union, 6 of whom are living: Frank of Sistersville, W. Va., John of Thurman, O., Arch of Perue, Kansas, Mrs. Neil Campbell of Wellston, O., Chas. of Rio Grande and Rawson of Cincinnati, O., they were all permitted to be present.
     He has been afflicted for many months, was patient and cheerful very appreciative for all favors and kindness shown him. He had an abiding faith in God and said to the writer, "that he was converted a number of years ago and had bright and unmistakable evidence of his acceptance with God,""that he was simply waiting to be called home, he thought it would be awful to die without knowing that he had a home awaiting him." He was a kind hearted man, a faithful companion, a loving and indulgent father, a good neighbor, respected by all who knew him. He now rests from his labor and his works do follow him.
     The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the Rio Grande Baptist church, services conducted by Rev. Fulton and Clark. Six union soldiers were pallbearers, the floral offerings were beautiful. Burial by Davis of Thurman, O.

Jacob Broughman Dead at Rio Grande
Mr. Jacob Broughman died Saturday evening just when the day's work was done, aged about 68. He was born in Virginia near the Shenandoah Valley and ran away from there during the war in 1864 or 1865 and came to Adamsville and married one of Mr. and Mrs. John Varney's daughters, Miss Sarah, who became the mother of five sons and one daughter, all married and doing well in different parts of the country. Mr. Broughman drove the Varney stage coach for a number of years and carried the mail from railroad stations to Gallipolis, also passengers by the score after which he followed farming. He was a man loved by all who knew him. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Davis of Thurman at Calvary church at Rio Grande.

The Gallipolis Daily Tribune, Gallipolis, Ohio
Monday, May 25, 1914
Annual Vol. XX No. 124
Transcribed by Jan Rader

Capt. G. W. Brown
Is Mustered Out - Passes Away at Home of His Brother Frank
   George W. Brown, an old soldier with an honorable record, died Saturday morning at the home of his brother, Frank Brown, on Olive St., after a brief illness.
   Mr. Brown was a printer and learned the trade on The Journal under the regime of James Harper. For years he was associated with the late Peter McMullen, another Journal editor, in the composing rooms of the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
   He was born in Parkersburg in November, 1836, and was a son of Thomas and Emily Brown, who moved to this city soon after that date. In 1861, he went to Buffalo, W. Va., and enlisted in the 8th W. Va. Infantry. He was promoted for bravery in action and finally became Captain of Co. A of that regiment. While home on furlough he married Miss Lou Boggess, an estimable member of a fine family.
   They lived for some years in Cincinnati. In 1875 she became ill and went to the home of her sister, who had married James Brown, her husband's brother, then living in Ironton, and she died there. They had one daughter, and she died some years ago. He is survived by the two brothers already named and by Charles Brown, steamboat engineer, now living in Huntington; also by four sisters, Mrs. James R. Gilmore, Minneapolis; Mrs. Jane Williams and Mrs. Minnie Shank, Columbus; and Mrs. W. P. Small of this city. The daughter married Harry Van Fossen, who was connected the The John Curch Company (music.) To this union were born a daughter who died in infancy and a son, Robert, who will be of age this year.
   Mr. Brown was a modest, unassumin man, honest and fair and square in all his dealings, and for years a member of the M. E. Church. He was a staunch and ardent Republican, and a Mason.
   The funeral was held Monday, Rev. W. D. Cherrington officiating. Burial under the auspices of the Masons by Hayward in Pine St. cemetery.

George Brown Dead
Mr. George Brown, a Civil War veteran and an old-time printer, died Saturday morning at the residence of his brother, Frank Brown, on Olive street this city, where he had made his home for a number of years. He is survived by a number of brothers and sisters. The funeral was held Monday afternoon.

Grim death has once more visited our town and removed one of our most respected citizens--one of Gallipolis' pioneers,--Mr. John Brown, who passed away at 6:30 o'clock Monday morning, at the age of 75. Mr. Brown had been poorly for quite a while and on account of his age he suffered terribly and became very feeble from erysipelas on his knee, caused by a wound while defending his country. Mr. Brown came to this county from Pennsylvania with his parents when about two years of age, and with them settled at Gallipolis and lived to see the town grow from a French village to a well populated city. In early life he followed various occupations but for many years he has been a teamster, and by industry and application to his duties won the respect of all. He was twice married. The first time to Miss Margaret Benner, Feb. 11, 1845, who died several years ago. From this union there were born ten children, seven of whom survive him.
He was again married March 25, 1886, to a Miss Campbell, a most worthy woman and one child was born to bless and comfort his declining years. With the exception of the youngest, the children have grown to man and womanhood. Some of them living near to succor him in his trying hour while some are out West, but probably will be...

Death of Mr. Brown
   Mr. John A. Brown, a well respected, good man of Kyger, died last Thursday, Dec. 31, 1908, aged 86 years.
   He was a soldier of the Civil War, and leaves a widow 87 and in feeble health, three sons and two daughters, all married.
   The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Crabtree Saturday afternoon and burial at Kyger under the auspices of the Grand Army of the Republic.

Matt Brown Dead
     Matthew L. Brown, aged 82, a Civil War veteran, died at his home in Chambersburg Wednesday night, October 29. For five months he had suffered from paralysis and his death had been expected.
   Mr. Brown was a carpenter and a well-liked man.
   His widow, Mary A. Brown, and the following children survive: Herschel of Marietta, George of Crown City, Charles of Eureka, and Laura Lockhart of Huntington. He also leaves two sisters and two brothers.
   The funeral was held at the church in Chambersburg Friday. Burial by Undertaker J. W. Stevers.

Death of Sonni Brown
   Sonni Brown, a respected colored man living near the depot, died Monday morning about 3 o'clock, after an illness of two months.
   Mr. Brown was born in slavery at Bedford, Va., in 1833, and was held as a slave until he came to this county in 1863. Here he joined the Fifth O. V. I., and served until the close of the war. He was married in 1865 to Mrs. Nancy Vincy. He contracted measles while in the service, from which he never fully recovered, it apparently settling in his head and ultimately causing death.
   He was buried yesterday (Tuesday) at 2 o'clock under the auspices of the G.A.R., of which he was a member. Hayward & Son had charge of the funeral. He leaves no relatives but a wife to mourn his loss.

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, April 10, 1895
Vol. LX No. 22
Transcribed by Jan Rader Top of Page

Old Soldier Dead
James Broyles died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Lewis Kraus, of lower Third Ave., a week ago last night, aged 68 years. He had been in failing health for a long time. He served in the civil war in Capt. Womeldorff's company of the 7th Ohio Cavalry.
He is survived by the following children: Mrs. Sarah Prickett, of Mercerville, Elmer Broyles, of Clay township, Mrs. Lizzie Gibson, of this city, Mrs. Lewis Kraus, of this city, and Eli, of Angel.
The funeral services were held at St. Nicholas church near Yellow Town. Burial by Wetherholt.

[Note: St. Nick Cemetery, Clay Township; B. October 7, 1844, D. December 18, 1912]

Good Man Gone
Mr. Isaac Brumfield died at his home in Harrison township, Tuesday morning, December 15, 1908, in his 67th year. He had been in poor health for several years from Bright's disease. Mr. Brumfield was an honorable gentleman, a veteran of the civil war, and a good citizen. He had been a subscriber to the Bulletin for many years and never failed to call and see us when in town. Besides a wife he leaves nin children who will have the sympathy of everyone in their bereavement. The funeral services were conducted Thursday at Bethlehem Church, interment following by Wetherholt at the same place. Peace be to his ashes.

Gallipolis Bulletin
December 18, 1908
Vol. XLI No. 51
Transcribed by Jan Rader Top of Page

Brumfield
Mr. James A. Brumfield died Tuesday night at Crown City, August 8, 1905, past seventy years of age. He was a member of the 173 Ohio Vol. Infantry and belonged to the G. A. R. Post at Crown City and was buried with military honors. He drew $72 per month pension. He was a fine old gentleman and leaves a wife and several grown children.

Old Veteran Taken
   Another veteran of the Civil War has answered the last roll call and has finished his course. Sloan Brumfield was mustered out by the Great Commander on the morning of Aug. 31, 1920. The cause of his death was Bright's disease with other complications.
   He was born in Lawrence Co., Ohio, January 21, 1843, and was 77 years, 7 months and 10 days old. On the 8th day of September, 1862, he enlisted in Company F, First Regt., Heavy Artillery, Ohio Volunteers. He served nearly three years in this capacity, receiving his discharge at Knoxville, Tenn., on July 25, 1865. He suffered some of the severest of hardships during the war, but came out of it with the assurance that he had done what he could do for his country in her hour of need.
   His first wife was Mahala Martt, who died about two years after their marriage. To them was born one son, Anderson Brumfield, who now lives in Huntington. His second wife was Mary Farley, to whom he was married on October 5, 1884. To this union were born four boys and seven girls. All these are living, as follows: Perry, Gideon, John and Stanford of Crown City, Mrs. Dora Clark and Mrs. Pearl Holroyd of Washington C. H., Ohio, Mrs. Bertha Walls of Huntington, and Mrs. Bettie Harrison, Mrs. Hazel Woodyard, Mrs. Grace Henderson and Mrs. Hala Moore of Crown City.
   He was a farmer by occupation, and as long as he was able to work, he was industrious and tried to make an honorable living for his family. He was a member of the Olive U. B. Church for several years and had a host of friends and neighbors. His home has been on Route 2 for a number of years, and every man, woman and child in the community knew Uncle Sloan.
   The funeral was held Wednesday evening and the sermon was preached by his old friend and comrade, Rev. J. W. Greer of Proctorville, Ohio. Burial was made in the Good Hope cemetery by undertaker J. W. Stevers.

The Gallipolis Times
Thursday, September 2, 1920
Vol. XXII
Transcribed by Jan Rader Top of Page

Buckle, W. T.

Prominent Granger and Old Soldier Passes Away
Death of W.T. Buckle
     William T. Buckle died at his residence on Vine St. this city, after a prolonged illness, Monday morning at 9 o’clock. He was born Nov. 12 1839 and was 74 years, 4 months and 21 days old. He resided near Northup for many years, where he owned a large farm and was prominent in Grange circles and active in the organization of those bodies in the county. He was a soldier in the Civil War serving two years. A member of the M.E. Church of this city and lead a conscientious, Christian life.
     He was twice married, his first wife was Miss Bettie Kerns and to this union were born, four sons, Herbert B., engaged in hardware business at Tawas, Mich., Charles K., teacher at Los Angels, Cal., John W. farmer at Ontario, And Mortimer, a jeweler in Canada.
     He is survived by his second wife formerly Miss Mary A. _____ and his four sons. Herbert is the only son able to be present at the funeral. The funeral arrangements had not been made when we went to press.

Death of Good Man
W. T. Buckle, Civil War Veteran Passes Away After Short Illness
     Mr. W. T. Buckle whose death was briefly mentioned Monday, died at his home on Vine street Monday morning, April 3d, 1911, of pneumonia. The news of his death was received with much surprise about town, it not being generally known that he was unusually ill, but he was taken down a week before. Mr. Buckle had been more or less an invalid for many years with stomach trouble, but had been up and about all winter and was up town a week ago last Saturday.
   Full arrangements at this writing had not been made for the funeral services or the disposition of the body, but Rev. Mr. Charrington will conduct the services at his late home and Undertaker Wetherholt the burial either at Mount Hill or Centenary. His son H. W. Buckle of Towas, Mich., arrived on the noon train and definite arrangements will be concluded this afternoon.
   Mr. Buckle was a member of the M. E. church and a very worthy, moral, clean, upright citizen of a kindly nature and disposition, greatly liked by all who knew him, and more especially by kindred and his own household.
   His parents were born, reared and married near Portsmouth, England, and came to America in 1852. They were forty days making the voyage, their eldest child then 18 months old. Mr. Buckle, the subject of this obituary, was their fourth child and was born in Wellsburg, W. Va., November 12, 1839. His mother died when he was four years old. They moved to Jefferson county, O., a year later, and then to Gallia county in 1850, and he has resided in this county ever since. He served in ever township office, including that of the Justice of the Peace, except Treasurer. He was twice nominated for Clerk of Courts. He taught in the public schools and taught singing schools, and organized 33 granges in the county.
   July 5th, 1863, he volunteered in Company G First Regiment of Ohio Volunteer Heavy Artillery, as company artificer, and was honorably discharged from the service June 21, 1865. He served in the Army of The Cumberland in Kentucky and Tennessee.
   He was first married to Miss Betsey Kerns January 16, 1867, and raised four sons - H. W. of Towas, Mich., John W., Ontario, Cal., Chas. K., of Ingelwood, Cal., and J. M. of Michigan. Three brothers also survive Mr. Buckle, John O., of Stafford, Kas., Cornelius of Denver, Colo., and James R., of Harrison township.
His first wife died May 17, 1885, and on July 5, 1893, he was married to Miss Mary A. Carter who survives him.
   He joined John Leaper Post G.A.R., afterward changed to Joseph Walter Post, and was transferred to Carlot Post January 9, 1909.
Mr. Buckle was a relative of the great historian of London and was himself a man of uncommon endowments. He will always be remembered by those who knew him with the greatest kindness.

Mr. Buckle's Funeral
Arrangements have been completed and the funeral of the late W. T. Buckle will be at 9 o'clock Thursday forenoon at the residence by the Rev. A. P. Charrington. Interment at Centenary cemetery by Wetherholt.
The Pall Bearers for the W. T. Buckle funeral are J. W. Miles, W. W. Watts, A. W. Langley, S. B. Winters, E. L. Henshaw and Chas. Weihe.

An Old Soldier Has Passed Away
   William Thomas Buckle died at his home on Vine street in Gallipolis Monday morning, April 3, 1911, after a week's illness of pneumonia. The funeral services have not yet been determined as to time and place of burial.
     Mr. Buckle's parents were born, reared and married near Portsmouth, England, and came to America in 1832, coming over in a sailing vessel and were 40 days on the high seas. Their eldest child was then 18 months old.
   William T. was born in Wellsburg, Virginia, Nov. 12, 1839, and was past 71 years of age. His mother died in his fourth year and the year following the family moved to Ohio and located in Jefferson Co., and later removed to Gallia county in 1850, and he has resided here ever since. Mr. Buckle was quite well known, having filled a number of township offices, and taught public and singing schools for a number of terms.
   In July 1863, Mr. Buckle enlisted in Company G, First Ahio Heavy Artillery, as artificer, and was discharged June 21, 1965, having served his country honorably and well.
   He had been married twice, first to Miss Betsy Kerns and they became the parents of four sons, H. W. of Michigan, Charles of Inglewood, California, and J. W. and J. M., both in the West. In 1885 Mrs. Buckle died and on July 5, 1893, he married Miss Mary A. Carter who survives him.
   Mr. Buckle was a member of the Methodist church, and a good, honest, well liked man who had friends wherever he was known. At the annual reunions of his company and regiment he always took an active part and had acted as secretary for a number of years. Not among those who will miss him least are his comrades of war days.

[Note: Centenary Cemetery, Green Township; B. November 12, 1839, D. April 3, 1911; Company G, First Ohio Heavy Artillery, discharged June 21, 1865]

Bunce, William

William Bunce
Dies of Heart Trouble - Fine Citizen of Addison Tp.
     William Bunce, aged nearly 80, living near Bulaville, died Monday evening, March 6th, 1916, of heart trouble with which he had been a sufferer for a long time. For weeks his condition had been so critical that news of his death was rather expected.
     Mr. Bunce was born in Mason County, W. Va., July 7, 1836, and was a son of Richard and Mary Williamson Bunce. He was a large man, patriarchal in appearance, an old soldier, a good, worthy citizen, and a member of the Bulaville Christian Church. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Mrs. Ella Vance, wife of W. Frank Vance of Bulaville, Mrs. Harry Swisher, Mrs. Ernest E. First, George of Bulaville, Perry of Columbus, Prof. Thurman D. of Cheshire, Byron at home. Stanley, another son, is dead.
     The funeral was held at the Bunce home at 10 o'clock yesterday. Rev. W. J. Fulton officiating. Burial at Rife cemetery by Wetherholt.

[Stone note: Rife Cemetery, Addison; B. July 7, 1836, D. March 6, 1916; Co E, 141st O.V.I.]

Gallipolis Journal
Thursday, March 9, 1916
Vol. 98 No. 10
Transcribed by Jan Rader

Burd, David

Dave Burd Dead
     David Burd, the cobbler, is no more. This quaint and eccentric and likable character passed away rather suddenly, tho he had been in poor health a long time, about 12 o'clock Saturday night. He had suffered from asthma and heart trouble. He was 78 years old.
     Mr. Burd was born and spent most of his life in this county. He was a student of current events and delighted in forecasting particularly with reference to affairs political. As a cobbler he had acquired great skill.
     The decedent is survived by his wife, who was Margaret Catherine Thompson, two daughters and one son the whereabouts of all of whom are unknown.
     The funeral was conducted by Rev. A. J. Wilder at the home on Third above Spruce at 2 p. m. Tuesday. Burial at Pine St. by G. J. Wetherholt.

[Note: B. April 10, 1832, D. September 29, 1917; Co, D, 31st O.V.I.]

Gallipolis Journal
October 4, 1917
Vol. 99 No. 38 p. 2
Transcribed by Jan Rader

Burnett, Edward D.

Died
BURNETT - In Green township on the 23d November, 1866, of consumption, Mr. Edward D. Burnett, in the 28th year of his age.
The deceased served in the 91st Ohio Infantry, in subduing the late rebellion, as a true patriot and faithful soldier. He was an acceptable member of the M. E. church for over 7 years, and died in hope for a blissful immortality. J. W. M.

[Note: Buried at Centenary in Green Township. From tombstone: Born August 7, 1858]

Gallipolis Journal
December 6, 1866
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

Burnett, Hezekiah

Old Soldier Gone
Mr. Hezekiah Burnett, an old soldier living on Garfield avenue, died Wednesday afternoon after a long illness of dropsy, leaving a wife but no children. He was about 60 years of age and a fine old gentleman. The burial was at Clay Chapel Thursday morning by Wetherholt.

[Note: Dates from Death Certificate, B -- July 28, 1845 Died -- May 4, 1909; Member of Unit Co. "C", 173rd OVI.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
May 7, 1909
Vol. XI, No. 20
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Butcher, Hamilton

Ham Butcher Dead
Hamilton Butcher, born in Greenup County, Ky., in 1833, died at the home of Mrs. Betty Roberts on First Avenue, July 16, 1915. He became a private in Co. F., 1st Reg., W. Va. Cavalry and served loyally from the beginning to the end of the war. He came here 18 years ago. His wife died in 1901 and he is survived by two sons, George and Tom. Rev. Jos. Hansher of Cheshire conducted the funeral Saturday. Burial at Pine St. by Wetherholt.

[Note: Dates from Death Certificate. B - June 29, 1833 Died - July 16, 1915]

Gallipolis Journal
July 22, 1915
Vol 97, N0. 30 Transcribed by Charles Wright

Butcher, John S.

OBITUARY
     John S. Butcher, son of Jacob and Sarah Colwell Butcher was born in Cheshire Tp. Gallia Co., O. Feb 22, 1843, died Sept. 17, 1916, aged 73 yrs, 6 months, 23 days.
     He served his country during the Civil War for nearly four years, being a member of Co. B 36 O. V. I. Shortly after his return from the U.S. service, he was united in marriage to Nancy Colwell.
   Several children were born to this union. Two sons, Chas. and Jacod dying young manhood. The surviving ones are Austin, Milton, Francis, Thomas, Sarah and Mrs. Clara Smith. His wife died about 1907. In 1909 he married Miss Nola Safford, and to them was given one little daughter, Bertis Joanna, who will never remember her father's loving voice calling her.
   He was a kind hearted, sociable man, who always met his friends with a smile and a hearty greeting. About three years ago he united with the Christian Church in Morgan Center.
     He bore his suffering with much patience.
   Besides his second wife and the children named before he leaves two brothers, Geo. of Wellston, Hiram H. of Marion, three sisters, Mrs. Christena Strausbaugh of Vanceton, Mrs. Melissa Groves of Middleport and Mrs. Sarah White of Rowlesville, who so tenderly nursed him during his long illness and a number of friends, who will greatly miss him.

      A brother's deed of kindness
      A brother's look of love
      A father's word of comfort and
      A papa's smile, gone forever.

Funeral at his home near Porter by Rev. McCoy and the soldiers of the Vinton Post.

Gallipolis Tribune
Sept. 1916
Submitted by Charles Wright Top of Page

Butcher, William H.

Old Soldier Answers Last Call
William H. Butcher Died Sunday Morning
William H. Butcher, of Kyger, died Sunday morning at 9 o'clock from the effects of a stroke of paralysis which he suffered a week ago Tuesday. He was about 72 years of age, a man of sterling worth and character. He was a member of the M. E. church. He served throughout the Civil War in Co. H, 53rd O. V. I. and was a good soldier. He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Nora Kent and by two children, Charles of Congersville, Ind., who is State Building Inspector, and a daughter, Nellie, who is married and lives in Pennsylvania.
The funeral services were held at the Kyger M. E. church Monday morning. Burial at Gravel Hill Cemetery.

[NOTE: From Stone..B..Feb. 18, 1841 Died June 19, 1911]

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, June 14, 1911
Vol. 93, No 84
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Butterfield, George W.

Old Soldier Dead
George W. Butterfield, 77, a veteran of the 12 O. V. I. died at his home in Gallipolis Wednesday after a long illness. He is survived by his wife and three sons, James, Harry and Lorain. The funeral was Friday afternoon.

[NOTES: From Death Certificate. B - July 22, 1841 Died - Sept. 25, 1918. Buried in Pine Street Cemetery, Gallipolis, Twp.]

Gallia Times
Oct. 2, 1918
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Cadot, Col. Lemuel Zenas

Death of Col. Cadot
   The death of Col. Lemuel Zenas Cadot, Monday night, June 29, 1885 was not an unexpected event. For a year he had suffered more or less with a complication of diseases, and he had been a victim of the distressing asthma for several years.
   Mr. Cadot came of the old French families who arrived here in 1790 and settled Gallipolis and gravitated by life land title complications to the French grant in Scioto county, where Mrs. Cadot, the mother of the deceased, still resides.
   The deceased was born January 25, 1838, in Scioto county and came here in 1859, and married Josephine, the daughter of the late Judge Carel, another scion of the stock of the old pioneers, by whom he had three children; Charley, now in business, Harry, a youth and a daughter deceased.
   In 1861 he entered the grocery business with his brother, J. J. Cadot, and when the call for volunteers came, he raised a company (1862) and went to the front, and the army did not have a more gallant soldier than Zenas Cadot. As a soldier, he was a strict disciplinarian and the soldier found in him its best ideal of the profession. Handsome, erect, an tireless fighter, he was every inch a soldier. He followed Phil Sheridan through the Shenandoah Valley, being in every skirmish, and came out with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, having frequently led his regiment in line. The same qualities made of him an admirable politician, with his little minority band of Republicans fighting the bloody First Ward of this city.
   In personal characteristics, he was so charitable in his desire to aid others that his business much encroached upon by the appeals of his friends, and he naturally drifted into movements of public enterprise, being a leader in suggestion and a power in execution, and consistent in his friendships.
For many years he had been a member of the School Board, its invaluable clerk and tireless watch dog of the intellectual growth of the schools and school system.
   He was a member of the Masonic Order and received the first degree in the Commandery. He was also a member of the Knights of Pythias, in the endowment rank having $2,000, which with $2,755 in the Mutual Life of New York, with Mr. Wall of this city, makes quite a provision for his family.
He belonged to the Blessing Post, G. A. R.
   The funeral services will be held at the family residence on Court street this afternoon at two o'clock, under the ministrations of Rev. W. H. Lewis, and the remains will be laid to rest in Mound Hill Cemetery.
Peace be to the mortal remains of Col. Cadot.

Gallipolis Journal
July 1, 1885
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Cadot, Col. L. Z.

     Col. L. E. Cadot, long known as one of our prominent and useful citizens, passed to his eternal rest Monday night of last week, June 29th, 1885, at about 11 o'clock. Col. Cadot came to this city, in 1858, from Scioto County, where he was born in 1838, being a descendant of the French settlers on the French Grant. He engaged in the grocery trade here in 1861 with his brother, Mr. J. J. Cadot.
   In 1868, he raised a company and entered the 91st O. V. I. , where after 9 months of service, he was promoted to Major and in 1864 to Lieutenant Colonel of the regiment.
   In 1868 he was married to Miss Josephine, daughter of the late Judge Franklin Carel. He leaves her a widow and two sons, Charles C., an excellent young man, and Harry L, aged about 11 years. He was deputy revenue collector here for many years. Clerked on a Kanawha packet, between here and Charleston, for a year or more. Has served as member of the Board of Education and clerk of the Board for the past 16 years. His efficiency in all capacities having been recognized and rewarded. For some years he has been a wholesale and retail dealer in tobacco and cigars, and was prosperous. He leaves life insurance to his family of $5,000, a store, and considerable property, all unencumbered amounting in the aggregate probably, to near $15,000. He was a Mason and Knight of Pithias and a member of Blessing Post G. A. R.
   His funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. H. Lewis, of the M. E. Church, at the family residence, last Wednesday afternoon, after which he was laid away to rest by Hayward & Son, at Mound Hill, amid a large consortium of friends and his fellow comrades in the orders to which he belonged. His sickness had been long and painful but being of a hopeful and cheerful temperament, he never gave up until his last breath left him. He was an affectionate husband, kind father and useful citizen, and his death is greatly regretted. A post mortem examination was made of his remains by Drs. Sanders, Johnston and Cromley and chronic inflammation of the left lung was revealed, it being badly congested and having an abscess at the bottom.

Gallipolis Bulletin
July 7, 1885

Transcribed by Charles Wright Top of Page

Calaway, George W.

Death of George W. Calaway
     Mr. George W. Calaway, died at his residence on Cedar Street, Friday evening, January 29, 1892, at 7 o'clock. He was born at New Richmond, O., August 14, 1844, and at an early age removed with his parents to Gallipolis, O.
   Mr. Calaway was a patriotic, Union soldier, belong to the 91st Ohio Volunteers, Col. Coates commanding, and was shot in the hip at the memorable battle of Summit Point, Va., causing loss of his eye-sight in 1874, just eighteen years before his death. This and his long confinement brought on paralysis, resulting in death as stated.
   The deceased was a saddler by trade. His shop located on Second street, in a small building which used to stand just about James Tippens' furniture shop and will be well remembered. He and his father carried on business here for a long time.
   Mr. Calaway leaves a bereaved mother, three sisters and one brother, and his death leaves a vacant place in the little family circle that can never be filled. His funeral services were conducted at the family residence under the auspices of the Grand Army of the Republic. Sunday afternoon, January 31st. His burial followed at the Old Cemetery.
     The family desires to express their kindest gratitude to their many friends who were so kind and ready with their loving attentions during the illness of Mr. Calaway. They will always be remembered.

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1892
Vol. LVII, No. 2
Transcribed by Charles Wright

George W. Calaway, Civil War Veteran
Resolutions of Respect
Headquarters Cadot Post
No. 126, G. A. R., Department of Ohio
Gallipolis, O., Jan'y 31, 1892

     BE IT RESOLVED, that in the death of our Comrade George W. Calaway, who died in this city on the 29th day of January, A. D. 1892, that this Post has sustained a loss, and his death has caused a vacancy that cannot be filled.
     RESOLVED, That this Post room be draped in mourning. That a copy of these resolutions be spread in the Adjutant's record, that they be published in all of the City papers and a copy be sent to the mother.
     In contemplating the death of Comrade Calaway, it brings forcibly to our mind that our ranks are fast thinning out and when we glance down the line at the command of right dress, we behold what a few years ago was the pride and flower of our land, now composed of the halt, the lame and blind, which says to us that the old Commanders ranks will soon be receiving many new recruits on the other side.
     George W. Calaway at the age of 19 years, enlisted at Gallipolis, O., on the 23d day of July 1862, in Company B, 91st Regiment, O. V. I. He took an active, manly part in its many battles and long marches, both by day and by night, escaping serious harm up to the 17th day of June 1864, on which date the battle of Lynchburg was fought. In this battle he received a severe wound that eventually caused him to lose the sight of both eyes and at last to lay down his life for the land he loved so well, and no man hath greater love of Country than this. During his long years of affliction he never complained. He seemed to be inspired with an instinct that told him who was approaching. At home, on the streets or in the Post room, he could on the instant call the comrade by name if he had known them before losing his sight. He was of a kind, loving disposition and of commanding presence. To know him was to respect and love him. His mother will miss him most, she having been his constant companion ever since his return from the Army, and through all his dark days up to the hour in which she folded his lifeless hands across his manly breast, she was his mother in the fullest sense of the word. Her tired feet were ever ready to take another step to supply any want of his. And we commend her to the care of Him who said, " I will be a husband to the widow and a father to the orphan."
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Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, Feb, 3, 1892
Vol. LIVE , No. 2

Transcribed by Charles Wright Top of Page

Calhoun, H. Norman

Norman Calhoun Dead
     Mr. H. N. Calhoun, aged 71, passed away Monday evening, Oct. 12, 1914, his home at 235 Third Avenue, this city. His funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at ten o'clock at Centenary.
     Mr. Calhoun was a native of Harrison township, this county. His wife, who was Miss Ladocia Ross, and two sons, Alva and Truman, survive him as do two brothers, U. S. Calhoun of the city and O. D. Calhoun of Wellsville, and one sister, Mrs. Rebecca Leith also of Wellsville.
     Mr. Calhoun was a fine old gentleman with many friends. He was a member of the 78th Ohio during the war.

[Note: Buried Centenary Cemetery, Green Twp]

Gallipolis Paper
Oct 12, 1914
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall
Also submitted by Charles Wright

Call, William R.

Mr. William R. Call, an old soldier who served in the Mexican and Civil Wars, died at his home, back of Eureka, Monday, January 17, 1898, of dropsy, aged 86 years. The burial occurred at the McClellan graveyard Wednesday afternoon, at one o'clock.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Jan. 22, 1898
Vol. XXXI, No. 12
Transcribed by Charles Wright Top of Page

Campbell, J. W.

J. W. Campbell Dead
   J. W. Campbell was born in Perry Township, Gallia Co. Ohio, April 17, 1844, died near Greenfield, O., at the home of his son John, Nov. 4, 1919, aged 75 years, 6 months, and 17 days. He was united in marriage to Miriam Prose 54 years ago, and to this union were born ten children, five of them having preceded him into the life beyond, and five survive him. Those living are J. S. Campbell at home, Mrs. Irene Taylor of Northup, W. H. Campbell of Patriot, Mrs. Frona Hayner of Sidney, Ohio, and Mrs. Emma Jones of Patriot.
   Mr. Campbell was a loyal citizen having served his country in the Civil War. He served in Co. F, 141st Regiment. He united with Salem church many years ago and lived a consistent Christian until his death.
     He spent the greater part of his life in Gallia Co., where he established a record for honesty and uprightness. Among those who knew him best no one ever doubted his honesty. He looked upon the bright side of life and possessed the true spirit of contentment.
     In the death of Mr. Campbell the community sustains the loss of a good citizen and his family a kind husband and father. He is survived by his wife, five children, and a host of friends and relatives who mourn his departure.
   Funeral was held at Bethel church by Rev. N. E. McCarley.

[Note: Buried in Cemetery Salem Baptist, Perry Twp.]

The Gallia Times
Nov. 19, 1919
Vol. XXII, No. 47
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Campbell, Captain James

     Captain James Campbell died at his home in Green township Tuesday evening, Sept. 27th, 1904, aged 81 years. Captain Campbell was born in Gallia county, where he spent his life. During the war of the rebellion he organized Company M of the 7th Ohio Cavalry and served through the war. He married a Miss Beck and five children were born, all of whom are living except one daughter. Those who survive are one son Ross and daughters Mrs. Laura Rodgers, Misses Celina and Zelda, who made their home with their parents. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Cherrington and Mrs. Cavin.
     Capt. Campbell had been in poor health for some time and last spring became decidedly worse and had been confined to the house most of the time since then. He was one of the best known men in the county, always honorable and upright in his business affairs, and his death will be sincerely regretted.
     The funeral services were conducted at Mt. Zion Church Thursday morning by Rev. John W. McCormick, interment following at the same place by Hayward & Son.

Gallipolis Bulletin
30 Sep 1904
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Campbell, John

   Mr. John Campbell died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Rust, in Gallipolis, July 18th, 1903. Mr. Campbell was born on the farm known as the "River Side" farm in 1824. where he so peacefully lived his three score years and ten.
   He was married to Juliett Kennedy in 1856. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell were the parents of four children, three of whom are now living and were with him in his last hours and watched him sink into that peaceful sleep so emblematic of his life.
   During his last illness not a murmur was heard, all was quiet, all was peace; his mind was clear and tranquil, and he was patient to the will of his Heavenly Father.
   He will be greatly missed in the community where he lived. He became a member of the M. E. Church in 1878 and had always been a worthy example of morality before his children and neighbors. He was a philanthropist and a father to the fatherless, a friend to the poor and needy, having charity for all. He enjoyed life and all its blessings accepting his Heavenly Father's will in all things.

John 14th
Let not your heart be troubled,
Have faith, Believe in me;
I go to prepare a mansion
In Father's house for thee.

Let not your heart be troubled;
Although I go away,
I will come again and receive you
Unto myself some day.

Let not your heart be troubled;
How sweet those words to me,
That where he is, there also
I shall forever be.

[NOTES: Born -- November 20, 1823 Buried - Cemetery Swan Creek, Ohio Twp. Unit: Squirrel Hunters and Co. C, 173rd O. V. I. ]

Gallipolis Bulletin
October 2, 1903
Vol. XXXVI, No. 49
Transcribed by Charles Wright Top of Page

Campbell, Peter

Death of Peter Campbell
   Mr. Peter Campbell, in ill health for a long time, and confined to his bed at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Anderson for the past three weeks, died last Saturday night age 60 years. His funeral services were conducted at the residence of Mr. Anderson, Sunday afternoon by Rev. R, Buell Lowe, the burial, by Wetherholt, following at the Pine street cemetery in the Soldiers Division, under the auspices of the G. A. R., which with the W. R. C., turned out in full force.
   Mr. Campbell was born in Glasglow, Scotland, April 23, '32. He came to this country without friends in 1851, and soon after became an employ, of the old paper mill, where he worked until the business closed out.
     He, of later years, was employed at Anchor Mills. On the 8th of October 1862, he enlisted in Capt. Charles C. Aleshire's 18th Ohio battery and served for three years faithfully and was honorably discharged. He received a pension of late for disabilities received in the service of $17 per month. He was honest as the day was long, of cheerful pleasant disposition, liberal and big hearted, inoffensive and died without an enemy, and his last days were days of peace surrounded with friends who rendered every kindness and attention, and Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have the thanks and consideration of all of his old comrades in arms and other friends.
     The pall bearers of Mr. Peter Campbell were of his old comrades in arms, the only six of the company left living, whose residence is here. Their names are John Moats, James Moats, Jos. Atkinson, George Valentine and Richard Carter.

[NOTE: Died April 8, 1893 ]

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, April 12, 1893
Vol. LVII, No. 20
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Peter Campbell

Resolution of Respect

Cadot Post No. 126 G.A.R.
Gallipolis, Ohio April 10, 1893
Comrade Peter Campbell died on the 8th day of April 1893. He was for three years a member of Capt. O.G. Aleshire's Battery of the 18th Ohio Light Artillery Volunteers in the War of the Rebellion. He was a member of Cadot Post 126 G.A.R. and in respect to the memory of a brave soldier, be it:

RESOLVED: That the hall of this post be draped in morning for the space of thirty days; that the sympathy of the Post be extended to the friends of Comrade Campbell; that those resolutions be recorded in the books of the Post and that the city papers be requested to make publication hereof.

Ira W. Booten
J.R. Safford
C.C. Ghrist

Gallipolis Paper
April 1893
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Campbell, Samuel

IN MEMORY

Samuel Campbell
   Samuel Campbell, was born Feb. 2, 1836, in Green township, Gallia County, Ohio, and departed this life at this home in Gallipolis on May 12, 1918. He was aged 82 years, 3 months, 13 days.
   On August 9, 1865, he was married to Miss Eliza Hill, who passed away Nov. 5, 1878. To this union were born six children, five of whom are yet living. On Nov. 14, 1882 , he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Birch of Battle Ground, Indiana. One child was born to this union.
   Left to mourn the loss of a loving husband and father are the wife and six children, Edward at home, John of Delaware, Ohio, Lot of Columbus, Mrs. Charles Nagley of Delaware, Lydia at home and Mrs. G. M. Rice of Wilmington, Ohio. One son, James Harold, passed away Nov. 14, 1907.
Four sisters of the deceased are yet living, Miss Margaret Campbell, who is now 91 years of age, Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson of Lafayette, Ind., Mrs. Nancy Russell of Stockwell, Ind., and Mrs. Lydia Scott of Taylorsville, Ill.
     On the farm where he was born he made his home until in March, 1918, when he moved to Gallipolis to reside. Being a veteran of the Civil War, he took great pleasure in relating experiences of those days to his children and grandchildren.
   He was a member of the M. E. Church at Fairfield and took great interest in any good work of the community in which he lived. He was a kind father and a loving husband, and his death is mourned by a host of friends.
   The funeral services were held at Grace M. E. Church in this city at 1:30 on Thursday, conducted by Rev. C. W. Brady of Linden Heights near Columbus, a warm friend of Mr. Campbell.. The interment followed in Mt. Zion cemetery by Wetherholt and Entaminger.

Farewell, dear father,
Sweet thy rest,
Weary with years
and worn with pain.
Farewell, till in some
Happy place
We shall behold
Thy face again.

     We wish to express our sincere thanks to neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our dear husband and father, to the minister and choir and the friends who contributed flowers.
                       Mrs. S. Campbell and Family

Gallipolis Paper
May 2, 1919
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Canterbury, Edmund E.

Eb' Canterbury Dies After Long Illnes
Well-Known Old Soldier
   Edmund E. Canterbury, better known as Eb, died at 4:30 Sunday morning at the Geneva Hotel, where he had lived and been cared for ever since Tom Wetherholt took charge of that hostelry. He had not been robust for years, had been really ill from asthma and tubercular trouble since last September, and had been bedfast the last five months.
   Mr. Canterbury was an old soldier, a bachelor, an ardent Republican, a big-hearted and jovial and well-liked man. He wore his hair rather long as a rule and he had a long, large moustache that made him of striking appearance. Most of his life was spent on Bull Skin and for years he "kept batch" there until September, 1916, when he went to live with Tom Wetherholt and family.
   Mr. Canterbury was born in Harrison township, Gallia county, Ohio, June 16, 1846, and was the son of Hugh Canterbury and Louisa F. Canterbury, nee Gooldin, and died in Gallipolis, July 15, 1917, aged 71 years and 29 days.
   February 29, 1864, he enlisted for 3 years in Co. F, 33rd O. V. I. commanded by the late James H. M. Montgomery and was honorably discharged July 12, 1865. He participated in the following battles: Resaca, Ga., May 13 - 16, 1864, Cassville, Ga., May 19 - 22, 1864, Kennesaw Mountain, Ga. June 9 - 30, 1864, Jonesborough, Ga., Aug. 31 and September 1, 1864, siege of Atlanta, Ga. July 28 to September 2, 1864, Averysboro, N. C., March 19-21, 1865 and Goldsboro, N. C. , March 21, 1865.
   The following brothers and sisters survive: James L. Canterbury and Sarah Harrington, Gallipolis; Thomas A. and Robert T. Canterbury, Mason County; Mrs. Fannie Loucks and John C. Canterbury , Harrison Tp.; Lew Monroe Canterbury, Prospect, O.
   The funeral was conducted by Rev. John L. Porter of Macedonia at 1 o'clock Tuesday. Burial by Wetherholt and Entsminger.

Gallipolis Journal
July 19, 1917.
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Canterbury, Joseph

Civil War Veteran Dead
     Joseph Canterbury, Civil war veteran died at his at 749 Second Ave. at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, March the first 1921. He was a member of Co. F 33rd Ohio. He was born Apr. 3rd 1834. He has made his home with his daughter Mrs. James A. Bowen of this city. He is survived by two sons C.W. of Charleston and Elza C. of Akron and two daughters Mrs. W. L. Barker of Nelsonville and Mrs. James A. Bowen of this city. His death was due to infirmities and old age.
     The many friends of Mr. Canterbury and his relatives will be sorry to hear of his death.

[The following day's newspaper reported that he would be buried at Pine Street Cemetery by Wetherholt and Entsminger.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 2, 1921
Vol. XXLII, No. 50
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Carel, Charles

   Mr. Charles Carel died February 15, 1904, at 11 o'clock p. m. after an illness of several weeks, aged 72 years.
   He was the son of the late Judge Franklin Carel, who established the first foundry ever operated in this city on the site now occupied by the Kling Stove Foundry. Charles was employed in the business for several years. He was a lover of music and gave lessons on the violin and dancing, and afterwards with his brother, the late Frank Carel, operated a photograph gallery for several years.
   He was married to Miss Henrietta Wood, daughter of the late A. W. and Margaret Wood, by whom he had one daughter, Miss Kate Carel, who survives.
   During the great civil war he was a member of the Fourth Virginia, under Col. John L. Vance and drew a pension. Mr. Carel also spent several years as clerk on Mississippi river steamboats. In the early fifties he and his brother Frank were engaged in the dry goods business in Portsmouth and after selling out he came to this city and managed his father's foundry.
   He always looked upon the bright side of life and was a great reader, each week for several years past visiting this office and perusing our exchanges, always finding something of a humorous nature to which he called our attention.
   Besides a daughter he leaves two sisters, Mrs. M. A. Wood, widow of the late Felix Wood, and Mrs. Josephine Cadot, widow of the late Col. L. Z. Cadot, and one brother, Mr. Frederick Carel, of St. Albans, W. Va.
   The funeral services were conducted at the home of his sister, Mrs. M. A. Wood, Wednesday afternoon by Rev. A. C. Thomas, of the St. Peter's Episcopal Church, the interment following at Pine Street cemetery by Hayward & Son. The following were the pallbearers: Messrs. J. T. Soden, Harry Martin, Joseph Donnally, George House, E. L. Menager and John A. Lawson.

[NOTE: Born April 3, 1834]

Gallipolis Bulletin
Feb. 19, 1904
Vol. XXXVII, No. 17
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Carroll, Jefferson W.

   Death Of Capt. J. W. Carroll, of Porter, died Tuesday March 7,'99 at 3 P. M., aged 74 and was buried here today, Thursday, after funeral services held at his home in Porter.
   Capt. Carroll was born at Pt. Pleasant, W. Va., Sept. 9,'25 and settled in this County in 1845. His parents, Wm. E. and Elizabeth Ann (long since dead) settled here in 1837. His father was a painter by trade but was jailer here a number of years when the house at the corner of Fourth and State, now owned by Miss Mary Graham, was the jail. Capt. Carroll was united in marriage with Hannah B., daughter of John and Caroline Bishop Smith in this City, Dec. 7,'47. His wife was from Washington County and came here with her parents in April '35. They became the parents of five children, but what has become of them we cannot recall. We remember John W., born Dec. 12,'48. He was
a very bright and interesting young man when we knew him and we think he married and settled in Ironton.
   Capt. Carroll was pilot on a Government Transport during the War, serving from May 12, 1861, to the close of '65, on the Great Kanawha, Ohio and Cumberland Rivers. He was in the Battle of Scarey Creek July '61 under the command of Gen. J. D. Cox and also in the Battle of Fort Donelson in a fleet of 153 steamboats laden with troops. He was personally a very kind and pleasant spoken man. He has resided at Porter for so many years and we saw him so seldom, and our particulars are so meagre that we feel that much that might be said of him has been omitted.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume XI
Number 55
October 9, 1899
Gallipolis, Ohio

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Carter, Augustus Jackson

A. J. Carter Dead
Augustus Jackson Carter died at his home in Grenola, Kansas, Friday, June 23, aged 84 years. He was born in Gallia County and was married to Ruth M. Thompson at Patriot, in 1854. He was a member of Co. C 16th Regiment, O. N. G. In 1892 he moved to Kansas, where he resided until the time of his death. He leaves his wife and one child, Mrs. Mary McColm of Texarkana, Ark., to mourn their loss. Mr. Carter's many friends in Gallia County will hear of his death with regret.

Gallipolis Bulletin
July 13, 1911 No. 27
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Carter, Augustus Jackson

A. J. Carter
Former Resident Dies In Grenola, Kansas
   Augustus Jackson Carter was born in Gallia county, Ohio, January 6, 1825 and died at his home in Grenola, Kansas, Friday, June 23, 1911, aged 84 years, 5 months and 17 days.
   On November 23, 1856 he was married to Ruth M. Thompson at Patriot, Gallia County, Ohio. In 1892 they moved to Kansas and settled on the farm two miles south of Grenola and moved to Grenola in August, 1910, retiring from active farm life.
   Besides his wife he leaves one child, Mrs. Mary Carter McColm of Texarkana, Arkansas and Texas, two brothers, and a sister besides a host of friends.
He was converted in the M. E. church in Patriot, Ohio in 1859 and has remained faithful to his church and his profession for 52 years.
   In 1863 he enlisted in Company C, 16th Ohio National Guards, served one and one-half years and received his honorable discharge at the close of the war. Mr. Carter was a quiet, industrious man and had a large circle of friends who will miss him from this life.
The funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Grenola on Saturday, June 24, 1911 at 2 p.m. conducted by his pastor, H. W. Tond. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery, Grenola.

Gallipolis Journal Wednesday
July 5, 1911
Vol. 93, No. 85
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Carter, Amon J.

Mr. Amon J. Carter, Obituary
Laid to Rest
   There was a large turnout at the funeral of Mr. A. J. Carter, at Patriot, Tuesday morning. In the multitudes present there was an expression of the popularity and esteem in which the deceased was held. Rev. Mr. Magee conducted the religious exercises and burial was according to the burial ritual of the Odd Fellows. Those from this city who attended the funeral were: A. A. Lyon, J. M. Kaufman, G. W. Alexander, Judge Ingels, Henry Lear, Pickney Hall and Mayor Merriman.

Gallipolis Journal,
Wednesday June 28, 1899
Vol. LXIV NO. 32
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Ammon J. Carter, Civil War Veteran, Obituary
Gone to Rest
   Ammon J. Carter was born near Patriot, Ohio, July 16, 1832, and died at the residence of his son, Mr. G. F. Carter, Patriot, Ohio, June 25, 1899 after a lingering illness patiently borne. He was the son of George and Pheba Carter deceased. Of eight children, four boys and four girls, all have passed to the Great Beyond except two brothers, Mr. Frank Carter of Solomon City, Kan., a druggist, and Mr. D. M. Carter of Yates, Ill., retired from business.
   Mr. Carter spent his youthful days in Gallia county and learned his trade of wagon-maker after which he was married to Liza Ann Waddell, sister of the late Nathan Waddell, April, 19, 1854.
Their union was blest by eight children, Mrs. Albert Copeland of Cadmust; Mr. Geo. F. Carter, Patriot; Mrs. O. B. McDaniel, Gallipolis, Mr. Albert Carter, Gallipolis; Mrs. Charles Payne, Patriot, deceased, Mr. Edward J. Carter, Patriot; Mrs. Jenkin A. Jones, Jackson; and Miss Ina M. Carter, Gallipolis.
   He lived in Patriot and worked at his trade with success until the Civil War broke out when he left home and kindred to serve his country's need, being one of fourteen Carters, all first cousins, who were in the Civil War at one time. Returning home, he became infatuated with the West and moved to Illinois where he remained but a short time, on account of malaria fever in his family, when he returned to Patriot and resumed his trade with marked success till 1890, when he retired on account of failing health. On October 20th, 1883, death bereaved his home of his beloved wife, who died after long suffering of cancer. He spent the last four years of his life in the home of his son George where loving hands ministered to his wants. He professed Christianity early in life and died hopeful of his eternal reward to heaven and of meeting the loved ones gone before.   Impressive funeral services were held at the home of G. F. Carter at 10 o'clock a. m. conducted by Rev. Magee, of Gallipolis, O., and burial at Salem church at 12 o'clock, p.m. June 27, 1899 conducted by Patriot Lodge I. O. O. F. of which he was an honored member.
   Mr. Carter, possessed many sterling qualities of character, as a good husband and father he was fond, attentive and indulgent, as a neighbor he was kind, generous and obliging, as a citizen he was truthful, honest and patriotic and the high esteem in which he was held was evinced by the many expressions of sorry and the large attendance on his funeral and burial, the largest ever witnessed in this community.

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday July 5, 1899
Vol. LXIV NO. 33
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Also submitted by Lynn Anders with the following notation: [Note: He served in Co. F 141st Ohio Vol. He enlisted May 2, 1864 and was discharged September 3, 1864 under the command of Amos Ripley.]

Mr. Amon J. Carter, Obituary
Death of Amon J. Carter
     Mr. Amon J. Carter of Patriot, a highly respected citizen of Perry township, died at his home on Sunday morning at 11:10 o'clock, aged about 67 years. Deceased was born and raised in this county and was a son of the late George Carter. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Waddell, sister of Nathan Waddell. She preceded him to the great beyond fifteen or sixteen years ago. The surviving children are: George and Albert Carter, Mrs. Albert Copeland, Mrs. Jenkin E. Jones, Mrs. Charles McDonald and Miss Carter.
   He was a charter member of Patriot Lodge, I. O. O. F. and a man of sterling qualities, being strictly honest and doing unto his fellowmen as he would be done by. Prompt in all his business dealings and a man who always took part in furthering the interests of his community. The high appreciation in which he is held is evinced by the general sorrow expressed over his death. He has been in feeble health for years and for the past ten days has been confined to his bed from a complication of ailments which ultimately caused his death.
     Short funeral exercises will be held at the bereaved home Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, burial being at Salem Graveyard.

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, June 28, 1899
Vol. LXIV No. 32
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Carter, Henry Clay

Death Of Mr. H. C. Carter
   As stated yesterday, Mr. Henry Clay Carter, whose varying conditions of illness have been frequently mentioned in the Tribune during the past two months, passed away at 3:20 Monday afternoon, May 1, 1899, aged 57 years. There will be a prayer and singing at his late home on Pine Street Wednesday morning, when at 9 o'clock the funeral cortege will take its way to Salem Baptist Church in Perry Township, where Rev. L. L. Magee of Grace Church of this City, will conduct the funeral services and Undertaker Wetherholt, the interment under the direction of the G. A. R. of Amos Carter Post of Patriot.
   The deceased was a son of the late Thomas H. Carter, of Patriot, who died two years ago. His mother passed away about three years ago, both having lived to between 70 and 80 years of age. Mr. Carter belonged to a family of 13 children, 7 of whom are still living. They are Mrs. Harvey Ripley, Mr. M. F. Carter and Mr. Charles W. Carter, all of Patriot, Mr. Calvin W. Carter of Cadmus, Mrs. Ed Ecker, of San Diego, Cal., Mrs. Joseph Wagner, of Cincinnati and Mrs. John Roach, of Waverly, O. One brother, Amos Carter, was so badly wounded at the Battle of Carter's Station, during the Civil War that he died of his wounds. The G. A. R. Post at Patriot was named in his honor.
     Mr. Carter lived the life of a farmer which was uneventful, until the breaking out of the Rebellion, when he enlisted in Co. G, First Ohio Heavy Artillery, serving to the close of the war, receiving an honorable discharge and a pension of $17 a month for disabilities therein incurred. He was born in Patriot in 1842, and after the war, Nov. 11, 1866, was united in marriage with Miss Margaret E. Harriger, a well know Baptist Minister. By this union he became the father of Geo. W. Carter, manager of the W. U. T. office at Osborn, O., Mrs. Clarence C. Martin and W. E. Carter, of this City, Mrs. R. H. Folden and Miss Lettie Carter, of Chicago, Ill., and Amos Carter, at home. These and wife survive him. Eight years ago, Mr Carter moved to this City with his family and since then kept boarding house and hotel, the last being the Ecker House, which by reason of ill health he was obliged to discontinue.
   His health through stomach and heart trouble failed him about a year ago. Last November he went to Osborn where his son George was located and for a time grew better but failed again and returned to this City the first of February. Eight weeks ago he was taken to his bed and has gradually gone down, cheerful and uncomplaining, however, to the last monent of his life. He was a member of the Baptist Church at Salem and a moral, good man, kindly and amiable in his disposition, honorable and highminded character, a pleasant and genial companion with warm friends wherever he was known. His family were all with him before he died. He conveyed to them the secrets of his feelings and comforted them with his prospects for the future. They will all have the sympathy of every one who knew him for he was recognized as a good citizen and neighbor and an affectionate father and husband.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume XI
Number 191
May 2, 1899
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed By: MLT

Carter, Henry Clay

Silent Messenger Claims Mr. H. C. Carter Monday Afternoon
     Mr. Henry Clay Carter, living on Pine street, answered the final call and closed his eyes in the sleep of death, Monday afternoon, May 1, '99, at 3:20 o'clock, aged 56 years.
     The deceased was a son of the late Thomas H. Carter, of Patriot, and was born May 18, '42. He was married to Margaret E. Herringer in '66, and by their marriage six children were born, all of who survive him, namely: George W. Carter, of Osborn, O., Mrs. C. C. Martin, W. E. Carter, Mrs. R.H. Folden, of Chicago; Miss Letia Carter, of Chicago; and Amos Carter.
   Mr. Carter enlisted at the outbreak of hostilities between the North and South in '61 and served in the army of Co. G First Ohio Heavy Artillery for three years.
   He moved to Gallipolis from Perry township eight years since and for six consecutive years was landlord of the Ecker House, retiring last fall on account of his health. Since then he has been living a life of quietude in the hope that it would restore his health and vigor, which had been impaired over a year. He was taken bed - fast seven weeks since with stomach trouble and a complication of other ailments, but primarily the former. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist church.
   Mr. Carter was a man of charitable impulses, to be good and kind to all seemed to be the watchword of his life. His friends wee many and the general judgment of multitudes who grieve is that a truly good man has gone to his reward. He leaves the following brothers and sisters: Marion Carter, Mrs. Harvey Ripley, and C. W. Carter of Patriot; Calvin Carter, of Cadmus; Mrs. Edward Ecker, of San Diego, Cal.; Mrs. Joseph Wagner, of Cincinnati, and Mrs. John Roach, of Waverly, O.
   He was member of the Grand Army and his burial Wednesday afternoon at Salem will be under their auspices, Rev. Mr. Magee conducting the religious services and Wetherholt the burial. The funeral cortege leaves here at 9 o'clock.

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday May 5, 1899
Vol. LXIV N0. 24
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     John A. Carter, formerly of this city died at Columbus, Wednesday (August 7) after a long illness, aged about 75 years. The funeral will be held at Columbus this afternoon. He was a member of the 7th Ohio Cavalry and had many friends here.
   He is survived by his wife, a native of this county whose maiden name was Margaret Williams, and by the following children: J.H., J.U., J. Henry, Mrs. E.D. Houck, Mrs. John Whittaker, all of Columbus, Rev. L.F. Carter of Ceres, California, Mrs. M.O. Wiley of Spokane, Washington, Mrs. A.J. Stormant, and Miss Maude at home. He is also survived by the following brothers and sister, W.A., Charles, Lewis Carter of this county, W.C. Carter of this city, and Mrs. J.W. Leaper of Charleston.
   The funeral services will be held in Columbus Friday afternoon.

Carter, Thomas

Death of Thomas Carter
     At the residence of his youngest son, Charles W., near Patriot, Monday August 12, 1896 at 11 o'clock a.m., Thomas Carter, aged 79 years and 11 days, passed to the beyond. Mr. Carter had been a sufferer from stomach trouble for about twenty-years, yet most of that time he was able to go about and transact some business. His wife died a little over a year ago, since which time he has made his home with his son, Charles, who carefully looked after his comfort and ministered to his wants, during his last sickness.
     Deceased was a brother of Judge Robert Carter, of Wigner, who is the only one living of a large family of highly respected pioneers of that part of the county, and is past 81 years of age. Mr. Carter leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn their loss, among them, four sons and three daughters: H. C. Carter and Mrs. E. W. Ecker of ths city, F. M. Carter of Patriot, who was present at the death of his father; Mrs. Harvey Ripley, of Perry township, C. W. Carter, of Cadmus; Mrs. Joseph Wagoner, of Greenfield, Ohio, Mrs. Annie E. Roach, of Waverly, Ohio and Chas W. Carter, before mentioned.
     His funeral services took place this Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at Salem church, by Rev. D. S. Jones, Baptist minister of Thurman, burial following by Hayward & Son in the presence of a large congregation of sorrowing friends as he was a strickly moral and honorable man, a member of the Baptist church for twenty-five years past [faded out] his strick honesty and upright [faded out] gained [faded out]

[Note: Buried Salem Cemetery, Perry Twp - Stone reads D. Aug 12, 1895 - Unit Co F 23rd OVI]

Gallipolis Journal
August 13, 1895
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Suicide
Thomas J. Carter---known as "fat Tom Carter," a son of the late John Carter, hung himself at his home in Perry township last Saturday night. He was suffering with spinal disease, and his sanity had for some time been questioned. He arose in the night, excused himself to his wife, saying that he would be back in a few minutes, went out and up on the side of a hill close to the house and hung himself with a hame-string. His wife becoming alarmed at his absence, caused search to be made, finding him hanging to the limb of an apple tree, with his feet drawn up from the ground, and life extinct. There are reports that he had previously attempted suicide, and his wife had prevented the same, and that at one time he brought a corncutter into his house with evil intent. His spinal ailment probably affected his brain. He leaves eight children.

[Note: buried in Salem Baptist Cemetery in Perry Township; b. 1833; Co F 33 OVI]

Gallipolis Journal
Thursday, Jan. 20, 1881
Vol. XLVI, No. 11
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin Top of Page

Carter, W. A.

Death Comes To Dick Carter
An Old Soldier And Well-known Citizen
W. A. Carter, better known as Dick Carter, a well-known, highly respected and substantial citizen, died at his home at Clay Lick Sat. night, Nov. 10, 1917, of paralysis, aged about 80 years. He was a member of the First Ohio Heavy Artillery and served during the entire war. Besides a widow, whose maiden name was Miss Fannie Spangler, he leaves one son, Attorney Fred Carter of Cleveland, and four daughters, all married. He is also survived by brothers Guy, of Illinois, Lewis and Charles of Clay Lick, Wilson of Gallipolis and sister, Mrs. Wesley Leeper of Charleston.

[Note: Stone Note...William A. , B --Feb 15, 1840]

Gallipolis Journal
Nov. 15, 1917
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Carter, W. A.

Obituary
   Mr. W. A. Carter died at his home on Lincoln, Nov. 11, after two weeks suffering from a stroke of paralysis. Everything was done for him, that loving hands could do, but God in his wisdom saw fit to remove him from this life of sorrow to be at rest with him, forever. He had been a sufferer from heart trouble for a long time, and had been failing for two years.
   He belonged to the M. E. church, was a Mason, also a soldier who served his country all through the Civil War. He was a good citizen one who will be greatly missed by all who know him. He leaves a loving wife, one son, and four daughters all of which were at his bedside when the end came. Fred S. of Detroit, Mrs. O. W. Lusher of Ben Lomond, W. Va., Mrs. A. T. Smith of Culpeper, Va., Mrs. Chas. Hoodless, of Philadelphia, Mrs. I. C. Tinsley of Lynchburg, Va.
   Funeral services conducted by Rev. McConnell. Burial at Mound Hill by Myres and Tope.

[NOTE: Stone William A. Carter B --Feb. 15 1840]

Gallipolis Journal
Dec. 6, 1917
Vol. 99 NO. 47
Transcribed by Charles Wright Top of Page

Casey
The funeral of Mr. Leander N. Casey, who died Wednesday of last week, was conducted last Friday afternoon from the residence of his only son, Mr. John Casey of this city, by Rev. Magee, interment following at Mound Hill by Wetherholt. Mr Casey was a veteran of the Civil war and about 67 years of age. He leaves a wife and one son. For several years he had been engaged in the dairy business and was an honest, upright [remainder of article was cut off here]

[Note: date of death: April 8, 1903, date of birth: April 29, 1836, served in Co. G 140 Reg. OVI, Civil War]

Gallipolis Bulletin
April 17, 1903
Vol. XXXVI, No. 23
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Chambers, W. B.

Death of Mr. Chambers
Mr. W. B. Chambers, who died at his home in Rio Grande, Wednesday of last week, was buried last Friday at the Calvary cemetery. Mr. Chambers had been ill about three weeks, suffering with a rupture of a blood vessel in the stomach. He was a veteran of the civil war, having been a member of the 18th O. V. I. and twice a prisoner, once at Libby and once at Belisle. He formerly lived at Wales, O., but moved to Rio Grande about 12 years ago. He was a good citizen and leaves a host of friends to mourn his death. He leaves a wife, one daughter, Miss Erva, and two sisters, Mrs. Wm Keller of Patriot, and Mrs. John Isaacs of Ironton.

[NOTE: From Stone. B - 1842 , D - Sept. 1906]

Gallipolis Bulletin
Sept. 8, 1906
Vol. XXXIX, NO. 47
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Chapman, Rev. Archie A.

Rev. Chapman Dead
     Rev. A. A. Chapman passed away at his home in Tampa, Fla., at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, according to a message received that evening by his daughter, Mrs. Farnum Haskins of this city.
Rev. Chapman had been seriously ill for about four months from uremic poisoning and heart trouble, and several times during that period it was thought that his death was near, but he was possessed of wonderful vitality for a man of his age, being in his 76th year.
     His son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Haskins, were called to his beside in April, but his health improved and it was thought for a while he would recover.
     Rev. Chapman spent more than 50 years in Gallia County. He was a brother of the late Isaac Floyd Chapman of this city. He leaves a brother, E. F. Chapman, of Huntington, and a sister, Mrs. Sarah Ward, of Los Angeles, California; also eight children, Mrs. J. W. Turner of Lakeland, Fla., Mrs. J. W. Swartz of Harrisburg, Pa., Mrs. Bertha Lantz of Jacksonville, Fla., Sallie Chapman of Tampa, Bessie Chapman of Ft. Wayne, Ind., Martin of Norfolk, Va., and Mrs. Haskins.
     Mr. Chapman spent perhaps 40 years in the ministry of the U. B. Church, holding pastorates during that time at Ironton, Jackson and Oak Hill, and was also presiding elder for some time and was well known through a number of Southern Ohio Counties.
     He was a member of the Fourth Virginia Infantry during the Civil War, serving under the command of Col. John L. Vance of this city during three years of the war. He enlisted at the age of 17 years.
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at Tampa, burial following in the family next to the wife who died about ten years ago.

[NOTE: Stone in Good Hope Cemetery in Guyan Twp. but buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in Tampa, Fl.]

The Gallia Times, Gallipolis, Ohio
Thursday, July 29, 1920
Vol. XXII NO. 30
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Chapman, I. F.

   The sudden death of Hon. I. F. Chapman Sunday evening, May 28, 1905, was an awful shock to his many friends in this city and county. While he had been confined to the house for a week he was not confined to the bed and no one supposed that his illness would terminate fatally. Sunday evening he was stricken with paralysis about half past seven o'clock and passed away about eleven o'clock.
   He was the son of Isaac and Sarah Chapman and was born April 11, 1847, on a farm in Lawrence county. In his early youth he taught school and at the age of 17 years enlisted in Co. B 173rd O. V. I., and served 11 months until the close of the war, when he received an honorable discharge. He drew a pension of $80 per month for injuries received in his country's service.
   Mr. Chapman was very successful politician, He served six years as Recorder, four years as county Treasurer and four years as Representative in the Ohio Legislature. He at various times was also a member of various boards, being a member of the Board of Review at the time of his death. After retiring from the Treasurer's office Mr. Chapman became business manager of the Journal, where he remained for several years, finally disposing of his holdings.
   Besides a wife, formerly Miss Mary Lewis, he leaves the following children: Mrs. Thos. Finegan, Mrs. Phister Martin, of Alexandria, Ind., Miss Nellie Chapman, Mrs. James M. Thronton, of Frankfort, Ind., and Isaac Benson Chapman. He also leaves brothers George E. Chapman, Rev. A. A. Chapman, E. F. Chapman, and sisters Sarah F. Ward, of Rio Grande, and Nancy E. Williams, of Crown City.
Mr. Chapman was a clever, amiable gentleman and made friends readily. He had a large personal following and knew almost everybody in the county and his political judgment was much sought after by the local Republican leaders.
   He was a kind father and a devoted husband and will be sadly missed not only at home but by his friends everywhere. The funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Lewis, interment following at Mound Hill by Wetherholt under the auspices of Rose Commandery, of which he was an honored member.

[NOTE: Has Stone... Isaac Floyd Chapman]

Gallipolis Bulletin
June 2, 1905
Vol. XXXVIII NO. 31
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Cheney, Frank

Death of Frank Cheney
Nature Calls An Interesting Figure of Local History
   Mr. Frank M. Cheney passed away early Monday morning after a lingering illness, extending over many weeks, aged 74 years.
   He was one of the interesting figures of Gallipolis by reason of his contributions for a number of years of a series of letters to the Bulletin and other papers detailing with fictitious characters of an imagined place called Slab Creek, which breathed quaint ideas of human nature, told in an unique manner. His fund of anecdotes, both for publication and personal relation, were not only remarkable for the number, but many past local events were fashioned in a manner that drew a moral or sociological lesson.
   His occupation of marble cutter was modest and his success in business not conspicuous, but he reared a family by his three marriages into leading social figures of married life.
Rev. F. F. Brininstool, a rising Baptist minister, and Alfred Davis, a splendid young businessman, became sons-in-law.
   Miss Artie Green, a well remembered teacher of the first grades in our public schools, was the second wife, and the surviving widow was a Miss Libbie Everton, the last marriage occurring when both were advanced in years.
   We well remember his father, Ezekiel Cheney, who kept a modest tailor shop where the Treasure Stove Works now stand. He was of the old school of gentlemen, straight, precise, dignified, deliberate, wearing the while choker and the broad, black tie, with his tape line over his shoulder.
   The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. O. Newton of the Baptist Church, the deceased and his family being devoted and working members of that church for many years., when the membership was limited and workers were much needed.

[NOTE: Name..Francis Madiera Cheney, Born - Sept. 19, 1839 , Died - Dec. 29, 1913. Buried in Mound Hill Cemetery, Gallipolis Twp., Unit: Squirrel Hunter.]

Gallipolis Journal
Friday, Jan 2, 1914
Vol. 96, NO. 1
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Cherrington, Columbus C.

Death of Mr. Cherrington
   Mr. Columbus C. Cherrington, an old resident of this and Jackson Counties. Died at the residence of his son, Mr. Fenton Cherrington on Third Street below Pine, 12:15 this morning, May 20, 1899, aged 66 years. The funeral services will be conducted at Bethesda Church, Walnut Township, Sunday at 2 P. M., by Rev. Pingree of the M. E. Church, of which the deceased has been a member for fifty years. The interment will be conducted at the same place by undertaker Wetherholt, under the auspices of Cadot Post G. A. R., of which he was a worthy member.
   He was born in Jackson County, and was a son of Jeptha Cherrington. His mother died in his infancy and his father about 30 years ago. He was one of five children. Two brothers, Cicero, of Decatur, Iowa, and Wilson. of Nebraska, and sisters, Mrs Virginia Garvin, of Iowa, Mrs. Almira French Kansas, and Mrs. Panthea Franklin , of Mills County, Iowa.
   He was married to Miss Lucinda Wray, of Green Township, this County, in 1858. By this union he had five children. All of whom survive - Mr. Carson Cherrington, of Glouster, Mr. Everett Cherrington, Mr. Fenton Cherrington of this City, Rev. Lozier Cherrington, of Athens County, and Mr. Ory Chererington, of Sand Fork. He followed the profession of teaching for 30 years. When the Civil War broke out he enlisted as a private in Company I, 18th O. V. I., and served during the war three years and three months, and at his death was receiving a pension of $17 per month. His Captain was Charley Ross, and his Colonel, was now General C. H. Grosvenor. He was a very kindly dispositioned old gentleman, well liked by all who knew him.
   He had been in rather indifferent health for three or four years. His wife died three years ago last January. Since then he has mostly made his home with his son Everett. Thursday morning he was in his usual health, wrote his son Carson at Glouster. A very nice letter and was joking and pleasant as he always was. In a few minutes Mrs. Cherrington noticed that he did not answer her. She asked him what was the matter, and after some hesitation he answered that he did not know. These were his last words. Drs. Jordan and Mills were hastily summoned and they came at once. He had been removed from the chair to his bed when they arrived and they found him stricken with paralysis and unconscious, and he so lingered until he passed away. The friends will leave with the remains for Bethesda about 9 o'clock. The family will have the deepest sympathy of all in their bereavement. Mr. Carson Cherrington is here and Rev. Lozier Cherrington will be here today.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume XI
Number 117
May 20, 1899
Gallipolis, Ohio

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Cherrington, J.S.

J. S. Cherrington Dead
J.S. Cherrington, of Logan, died at 5 P.M. Monday evening, Jan. 25, after a two weeks’ illness with heart trouble. He will be buried at Logan at 2 P.M. Friday. He was a former Bidwell resident and excellent citizen, well known and liked throughout the county, was a member of the 173rd Ohio Volunteers. His brother John H. is the last one of the family. His daughter Mrs. Floyd Ward and husband will leave for Logan this evening.

Death of Judge Cherrington
Judge Thomas Cherrington died at his home at Ashland, Ky., at 10:15 Wednesday evening of bronchial trouble. The funeral services have not yet been determined upon. He was 75 years of age, and was born and raised in this county, and was a member of the Masonic Lodge here.

Death of Judge Cherrington
     The startling news of the death of Judge Thomas Cherrington at his home at Ironton, O., was received here Thursday morning. His death occurred at 10:30 p.m. May 15, 1912. The funeral services and burial under direction of the Masons will be at his home, at a time determined by the arrival of his son Attorney Pennel Cherrington from Salt Lake. His sister Mrs. Eliza Bailey, niece Mrs. Hattie Vickers [Vicars] and niece Miss Lucy Cherrington, and other relatives perhaps will attend. We have not space to speak of this popular Gallipolis boy, who made such an enviable record in life as we would like.
     He was the son of Hon. Pennel Cherrington and Janet Johnston Cherrington, the latter of Melrose, Scotland, pioneer residents of sterling sturdy character who lived on Chickamauga and who were married in the early part of the present century. They became the parents of the following children: Mrs. C.D. Bailey, Mrs. Henry N. Bailey, Miss Letitia and Miss Janet Cherrington and brothers James, William, Ned, John G. and Thomas.
     Judge Thomas Cherrington was born March 29, 1837. He was raised on a farm near the city, and received the usual education afforded by the country school, at Gallia Academy and at Delaware College, at which college he graduated at about the time of the breaking out of the war in 1860. When the perpetuity of the Union was endangered, he like thousands of other brave and patriotic young men rushed to its defense, raising a company of Delaware troops with which he served till the close of the war.
     When the war ended he began the study of law with the late Samuel A. Nash and attended later and graduated from the Cincinnati Law School and shortly after entered in a law partnership with Hon. H.S. Neal which was continued until he went upon the bench as one of the Judges of the Circuit Court which position he held for 26 years or until last October when he retired.
     He was first married to Miss Hattie Walker of Delaware who bore him one son, Pennel, named after his grandfather Cherrington, and who will return to attend the funeral services. His wife died shortly after Pennel’s birth, and about 15 years ago he was united in marriage with Miss Virginia Gartrell, of Ashland, a sister of the wife of the late Will Kerr, of Ironton.
     He was taken ill only a few days before his death with bronchitis which ended in bronchial pneumonia and unexpectedly closed a life that has been of great service to his countrymen. His sister Mrs. Eliza Bailey is in receipt of a letter from him written only a few days ago, in which he stated that he expected to be up on a visit in a few days. Of course such sad news following came as a shock to all.
     While Judge Cherrington’s home was elsewhere, his seat upon the Bench and his frequent visits to Gallia county to relatives, have kept him more than ordinarily in touch with his boyhood friends and he is pleasantly and admiringly remembered by all of our elderly and even middle aged citizens all of whom will deeply regret his departure.
     As to his public career it needs no commendation from us, or indeed from any one. It speaks for itself. Twenty-six years a Circuit Court Judge with scarce an effort on his part for re-election is a record that should satisfy the must ambitious and deserving. His home and life were always creditable and commendable. His manhood was that of the strictest integrity. His mind was clear, brilliant comprehensive and decisive. He was a speaker of the most persuasive and effective style, logical and delighting. His heart was kindly, sympathetic and generous and he was a most pleasing and entertaining companion for the learned and unlearned and while those nearest to him perhaps loved him most, his good qualities were spread abroad over a wide circle of friends who will feel great sorrow at his death.
     Funeral Services. The funeral of Judge Thomas Cherrington will be held at Ironton tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Attorneys from this city who contemplate going are requested to meet with the Bar at Ironton, at 2:00 P.M. and go together to the funeral.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
17 May 1912
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Cherrington, Whitfield

In Memoriam
Whitfield Cherrington, youngest son of John and Jane H. Cherrington, was born at Evergreen, O., November 7th, 1843, and died of pneumonia at Warsaw, Mo., Jan. 6th, 1897. At the age of 18 he enlisted in Co. L, 7th O.V. Calvary and bravely fought under the old flag until traitors laid down their arms. In 1869 he moved to Benton county, Mo., and resided there until till his death. He was County Surveyor of Benton county 16 years. He was honorable, upright and fearless, always standing for the right, as God gave him to see the right. He was never married and after death was brought here by loving friends and laid to rest within sight of where he spent his youthful days. He was a member of the G.A.R. also of the Order of Odd Fellows. His funeral was preached at Westerman to a large congregation. He was carried to the grave by six of his nephews, viz: V.C. Weed, C.W. Kerr, William T. Halstead, Fred and Summer Cherrington, Jr.. He has gone to his reward. [only 5 named]

Jefferson Chick Dead
Jefferson Chick, an old soldier and a well known resident of Patriot, died at his home Saturday. His widow and several children survive him. The funeral was Tuesday.

(6-4-1919 pg 1)

In Memory
     Charles Jefferson Chick was born March 2, 1846, and passed to the Great Beyond May 31, 1919 at his home. He was united in holy matrimony to Charity Amanda Woodruff, Oct. 6, 1870, who died Feb. 24, 1895. To this happy union, were born eight children, two of whom died in infancy. He was married March 26, 1902 to Miss Laura Tope, who survives him. He is also survived by his children of the first union: J. B. Chick, Jackson, Ohio, Mrs. G. W. Topw, Gallipolis, Ohio, Mrs. A. O. Eisnaugh, Jackson, Ohio. E. E. Chick, Detroit, Mich., T. T. Chick, columbus, Ohio, and Miss Aletha Alice Chick, who resides at home. Seventeen grandchildren also survive.
     Mr. Chick served his country with the Union forces during the Civil War as private, Co. F 141st Regiment, Ohio Infantry; was honorably discharged from service Sept. 3, 1865, and has three grandsons who served in the Great World War, representing three different branches of the service. Mr. Chick has had poor health for a number of years, being a helpless invalid for the past year. He bore his suffersing with great patience and fortitude, and as Paul of old, "He has fought the fight and kept the faith." He united with the Methodist M. E. Church at Bethseda, of which he remaind a faithful member. He had a cheerful and loving disposition, and was a loving father and husband, always looking on the bright side of life, living in the sunshine of love.
     The family extends sincere thanks to their friends for their kind attention and floral offerings in their hour of bereavement.

Unknown publication in Brossard Library in Gallipolis
6-11-1919 pg 4
Submitted by Charles & Fran Longsdorf, Midland, MI

[NOTE: Buried in White Cemetery, Harrison Twp.]

The Gallia Times
Wednesday, June 12, 1919
Vol. XXL NO. 24 Top of Page

Chick, George

Died
   In this town on Saturday last, March 29, 1862, at the residence of Mr. Robert ? Sisson, after a short illness, Mr. George Chick, aged 42 years.
   With the subject of the above notice we have had the pleasure of being intimately acquainted during the last eighteen months. We have associated with him around the family altar. When the call was made for troops to defend the Union, and support the Constitution, he was among the first to respond. Leaving a pleasant home and bidding farewell to the companion of his bosom, he joined the Ironton Cavalry then on its march to the defense of Western Virginia. Having faithfully discharged his duty as a soldier, he received an honorable discharge from the three months service, but immediately re-enlisted for three years in the 53rd Ohio Infantry Volunteers, where he remained until his death, no blood has stained his garments yet he has sacrificed his life upon the altar of his country none the less. And although his name may not be recorded upon the pages of history, no stately monument mark his resting place, yet, in the circle of his acquaintances his name, his patriotism, his many acts of kindness and brotherly affection will be remembered.
   As a Christian he was zealous and faithful to the last and we believe has now obtained the great object for which he lived. While a member of the ME. I. Church, he has successfully filled the positions of steward, class leader, and Sabbath school superintendent. In him society has lost a member, the Church a pillar, and the wife a husband. But we rejoice that what is our loss is his gain. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord., from henceforth you saith the spirit that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them.
H. Berkstresser

[NOTE: Buried in Patriot Cemetery, Perry Twp. B--Sept. 4, 1819]

Gallipolis Journal
April 13, 1862
Vol. XXVII, NO. 20
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Chick
     Sylvester T. Chick, aged 85 years and for many years a resident of Sedgwick died Monday morning at 7:30 o'clock at his home, death being due to heart trouble and senility. The deceased was born in Gallia County, Ohio in 1834. When a young man he enlisted in the Civil War and was a member of the 173rd Ohio Volunteers.
     His parents, William T and Matilda Chick were pioneer residents of Gallia County. The deceased was a member of the Sedgwick M. E. Church and the Dick Lambert Post of the city. He is survived by two sons and two daughters: Charles and Edwin E Chick of Sedgwick, Mrs. William Fletcher of Sedgwick and Mrs. Bennett of Oakland, Cal. The wife of the deceased passed away in 1912 and since that time has made his home with his children.
     The funeral services will be conducted Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock from the Sedgwich M. E. Church, Rev. Morris officiating. Burial will be made in Woodland cemetery under the direction of Gholson and Sons.

Unknown publication in Brossard Library in Gallipolis
5-6-1919
Submitted by Charles & Fran Longsdorf, Midland, MI

Church, Alexander

Alex. Church Dead
Alexander Church, a Civil War veteran, died Wednesday, January 17, 1912, aged 80 years. He was married to Frances Tucker in 1855 and leaves five children to mourn their loss: George, Edward, Cora, Mrs. Alice Yoho and Mrs. William Sheets. The funeral was conducted by Rev. N. B. Burnett, burial following at Mercerville by Undertaker J. W. Stevers.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Jan. 25, 1912 No. 94
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Church, Alexander W.

Death of Alex. W. Church
   Alex. W. Church, was born in Greenbrier Co., Va., June 10, 1831, died Jan. 17, 1912 of pulmonary trouble, aged 80 years, 7 mo. 7 day.
   He was married to Frances Tucker in 1855, and to this union were born ten children, five of whom survive him. George, Mrs. Alice Yoho, Mrs, Wm. Sheets, Cora and Edward besides a number of grand-children and a host of relatives and friends who mourn the loss of this good man.
   During his early married life he was converted and lived a happy consecrated life. He was the class leader of the church where he was converted, also the singing teacher. He joined Co. G, first regiment of Va., served three years and received an honorable discharge.
   He chose as the verse for his funeral discourse, Job. 14--14, "If a man die, shall he live again. All the days of my appointed time will I await till my change come."
   The funeral was conducted by Rev. N. B. Burnett at Mercerville. A large concourse of friends and relatives followed him to his last resting place, which spoke of the high esteem in which he was held by his acquaintances.

Gallipolis Journal Wednesday
Jan . 24, 1912
Vol. 94 NO. 36 or 56 (?)
Transcribed by Charles Wright Top of Page

Clark, Amos

Amos Clark Dead
Prominent Gallia County Citizen Passed Away at Xenia
     Auditor James S. Clark received the sad news, this morning, that had been foreshadowed in these columns, of the death of his father at the home of his daughter Mrs. Ada Lackey of Xenia, O. It is thought that the body will reach here Wednesday evening, when Undertaker Wetherholt will have charge, but further details of the funeral and burial cannot be given at this time, being undetermined.
     Mr. Clark was born at Winterport, Maine, 72 years ago the 8th of last December. He came to New Orleans when only 19 years of age, and followed the river up to Chambersburg, and later he and brother Joshua went to merchandizing together and running the wharfboat there. Later on he bought a farm and became a farmer prominent as such and later on formed a partnership with Capt. William Graham and Jacob Riggs, under the firm name of Graham, Clark & Riggs, and boated produce south for perhaps 30 years and bought up large quantities of fruit, running into immense transactions some years. A year ago he sold his farm to John Sanders and has done nothing since but try to recuperate his failing health which began several years ago, but in the last two years particularly so. Last fall he went to Florida and spent his winter at St. Petersburg with his wife, they only arriving North recently, and going immediately to Xenia where they have been sojourning until the end.
     Mr. Clark was a member of the State Board of Equalization a few years ago, and had been often spoken of for high places in the State, but shifting conditions in politics never seemed to be quite opportune, but he was recognized as capable and worthy of distinguished preferment.
     He was married first to Miss Fannie Riggs in June, 1865, and became the father of Mrs. R. B. Ewing of Carlisle, O., Mrs. Dr. Lackey of Xenia, and Mr. J. S. Clark, the present auditor of Gallia county.
Mrs. Clark dying, he was united in marriage the second time to Mrs Sallie Harper, widow of the late Attorney Eben Harper, in October, 1881, and she survives him without children.
     He was a member of the M.E. church and a highly moral christian main of a kindly and agreeable nature and much respected and admired by a large acquaintance and sincerely and devotedly loved by family and relatives.

Addendum: ....found in a second obit "Served 3 years in the 36th OVI and was promoted to Second Lt."

[Note: Amos is buried in Mound Hill Cemetery in Gallipolis.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 7, 1912
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Hon. Amos Clark Died At Xenia Yesterday Morning
Well Known and Highly Respected Throughout County
   Yesterday morning Auditor James S. Clark received a telegram that his father, Hon. Amos Clark had died at 5:45 o'clock in Xenia, O., at the home of his daughter, Mrs. B. L. Lackey. Mr. Clark had been in failing health for some time and spent the past winter in Florida in the hope of being benefited by a change of climate. He returned to Xenia about two months ago and since then failed rapidly. He was born in Westport, Me., December 8th, 1839 and was 72 years, 5 months and 36 days old. For a short time he was a sailor and when 19 years of age came to this country from New Orleans and located near Chambersburg. In connection with his brother he operated a store and wharfboat at that place for a number of years.
   June 2, 1865, he was united in marriage with Miss Fannie Riggs, and they became the parents of three children, Auditor James S. Clark, Mrs. R. B. Ewing, of Carlisle, Ohio, and Mrs. B. L. Lackey, of Xenia, all of whom survive. In October 1881, several years after the death of his first wife, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Sallie Ingels Harper, who survives him.
   For over twenty-five years he was engaged in the apple and produce business with the firm of Graham Clark and Riggs and was very successful. Until two years ago he owned one of the best farms on the Ohio River and was always a progressive wide-awake farmer.
   He served three years in the Civil War in the 36th O. V. I. and was promoted to Second Lieutenant for meritorious service. He was also a member of the State Board of Equalization at one time and for years was prominent and active in Republican politics.
   Mr. Clark could fitly be described as a gentleman of the old school and as a man of sterling worth. He was widely known in this section of the country and highly respected. His relatives have the sincere sympathy of many friends, who are grieved to learn of their loss.
   His body will arrive here on the H. V. Thursday evening and will be taken in charge by Wetherholt. The funeral services will be held at the residence of James S. Clark Friday morning and will be conducted by Rev. J. B. Fields.
   Three brothers also survive; J. M. Clark of Topeka, Kan., Henry B, of Girard, Kan. and Augustus of Winterport, Me.

[NOTE: Died- June 4, 1912, Buried in Mound Hill in Gallipolis Twp.]

Gallipolis Journal June 5, 1912
Vol. 94 , NO. 12
Transcribed by Charles Wright                                                                          Top of Page

Clark, Daniel

Death of Daniel Clark
   Mr. Daniel Clark, aged 78 years, died at his home at Pine Grove Saturday, August 2, 1902. The funeral services were conducted at the Porter M. E. Church Tuesday, Rev. W. H. Gibbons, of Rodney, officiating. Interment at the Clark cemetery in Morgan Township by Wetherholt.
   He was a high respected citizen and a veteran of the civil war. He had been ill with malarial fever for several weeks.
   He left four daughters, Mrs. Will Wines, of Des Moines, Ia., Mrs. John Wines, of Knoxville, Ia., Mrs. Thomas Shaver, of this county, and Miss Lotta at home; also two sons, William, of Knoxville, Ia., and Frank at home, his wife having died in March, 1900.
   He was a brother of Mrs. John Irwin, of Springfield, and Mrs. Isaac Rowley, of Middleport, and also the following who are deceased: Mrs. Irwin of this city, Mrs. Elias Wetherholt, John, William and Richard Clark.

[NOTE: B - August 9, 1828 D- Aug. 2, 1902 (obit).. Buried Clark Cemetery, Morgan Twp.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
August 8, 1902
Vol. XXXV, NO. 41
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Clark, George W.

George W. Clark Of This City Died Thursday Evening in 69th Year
   George W. Clark of lower Second Ave. died last Thursday evening at eleven o'clock as the result of a stroke of paralysis, aged 68 years and 2 days. He had been a resident of the city for 9 years coming here from Clay Tp. He was a soldier in the Civil War, serving in the 193rd O. V. I. After the close of the war he was successively engaged in teaching, farming and the merchandise business.
   He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Frances Dickey and by four children, Mrs. Walter Wise of Providence, Mrs. D. S. Oakley of Greensboro. N. S. , Emory Clark of Swan Creek and Curtis Clark of Leaper. Also by four sisters, Mrs. Wayne Lanier of Bush's Mill, Mrs. Abe Day of Leaper, Mrs. John Warren of Huntington and Mrs. Henry Clark of Kansas. He was a member of Providence church and a Christian man.
   The funeral services were held at Providence church in Clay Tp. at 9 o'clock Sunday morning, conducted by Rev. Ira Sheets. Burial in the church cemetery by Hayward.

Gallipolis Journal
April 26, 1911
Vol., 93 , NO. 8
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Clark, Jacob S.

Death of Mr. Clark
Mr. Jacob S. Clark, one of the well known citizens of Harrison township, died December 22, 1905, aged 70 years and 27 days. He was born Nov. 25, 1835, and in 1852 was married to Catherine Boster and two children were born, one dying in infancy, and America Cornell, of Ohio township. Mrs. Clark died in 1855.
He served in Company M Seventh Regiment, Ohio Cavalry, and in August, 1865, was married to Rebecca Calhoun, who died about four months ago. To this union were born nine children, Elmer E. of Sangamon, Ill., Clinton C., of Graysville, Mo., Erastus E., Isaac N., Vinton, John and Bertha Clark , Ella Mitchell and Lillie Calhoun all of Harrison Tp.
Mr. Clark was an upright citizen, kind and loving to his family and a consistent Christian. His death will be greatly regretted by a wide circle of friends who will sympathize with the bereaved ones. The funeral was held at Macedonia Church by Rev. Massie, burial by Undertaker Myers.

[NOTE: Has Stone]

Gallipolis Bulletin
Dec. 29, 1905
Vol. XXXIX, NO. 8
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Clark, Lorenzo

Death of Lorenzo Clark
Mr. Lorenzo Clark died at the home of his son, Mr. A. A. Clark, in this city, Tuesday night, January 18, 1908, after a 15 months' illness of paralysis, aged 77 years. His wife had died about two years ago. He was the father of the following children: J. W. Clark, Oak county, Mo., Mrs. W. B. Grover, Kyger; W. A. Clark, Kansas; Charles, Benjamin and Alonzo Clark of Iowa; Mrs. H. C. Wilson of near Porter, and Mr. A. A. Clark of Gallipolis. He leaves two brothers also. Mr. Wm. Clark of Morgan Township, and Mr. Alonzo Clark of Cheshire Township, Mrs. R. M. Ewing of Pittsburg, Pa.
Mr. Clark was highly respected and well known throughout the county and his death will be a source of regret to many friends. The funeral services were held Wednesday morning at Clark Chapel, near Pine Grove, under the auspices of Harry Sisson Post, G. A. R., the deceased being a veteran of the civil war. Rev. McBride delivered the funeral oration.

[NOTE: Stone Note. B-1826]

Gallipolis Bulletin
Jan. 23, 1903
Vol. XXXVI, NO. 13
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Death of Old Soldier
Perry Clark died Thursday, Dec 6, in Walnut township ofo complications, at the age of 73. He was an old soldier and a well known man who is survived by a widow and four children.
The funeral was held at Walnut Ridge Saturday. Burial by undertaker Myers.

Gallipolis Joournal
Dec. 13. 1917
Vol. 99, NO. 49
Transcribed by Charles Wright Top of Page

Clark, Samuel S.

Clark
Mr. Samuel S. Clark passed away last Saturday morning at his home at Eureka, after a long illness, leaving a wife and several grown children to survive him. Mr. Clark was a veteran of the Rebellion and had a reputation as a practitioner for the justices' courts in the lower end of the county. Many old friends will regret his death. The funeral services were conducted at Clay Chapel Monday afternoon at two o'clock and the large attendance attested the esteem in which he was held by his neighbors.

[Note: b. 1831 d. 12/31/1904. From Research....Unit: 2nd Lieut. Co BE, 18th O.V.I. The obituary incorrectly has his middle initial as S. and his military record and cemetery record indicate that it should be Samuel L. Clark.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
Jan. 6, 1905
Vol. XXXVIII, NO. 11
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Clark, Samuel Vinton

SAMUEL VINTON CLARK
Soldier and Veteran Teacher died Friday Night in 80th year
Samuel Vinton Clark, of near Angola, died Friday night aged 79 years, 1 month, and 17 days after a brief illness with kidney and bladder trouble. He was a soldier in the civil war and a highly respected and well known citizen thoughout the county. He began teaching school at the age of 14 and in all taught 149 terms of school, a record which has seldom been surpassed in this coutry. He retired from teaching about 20 years ago. Fifty years ago, he was married to Elizabeth Dickey and they were the parents of eight children, seven of whom survivve. Those surviving are, Mrs. E. E. Gillingham, wife of Mayor Gillingham of Wellston, Mrs. A. A. Cottrell and Mrs. C. A. Gillingham of Thivener, E. M. Clark of Alton, Ill., E. H. Of New Castle, Ind., C. W. of Bluffton, Ind., and W. A. of Chicago. All of the children attended the funeral. E. M. holds a responsible position with the Standard Oil Co. and the other boys are electrical engineers and hold good positions.
The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Clay Chapel by Rev. Fields and Dailey. Burial at the cemetery under the auspices of the Chamberburg Lodge of Masons by Wetherholt.

[Note: From Gallia County death records: born: 25 Mar 1832, date of death: 12 May 1911.]

Gallipolis newspaper
May 1911
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Clark, Samuel V. Clark

Samuel V. Clark Died Last Saturday
Samuel Vinton Clark of Angola, Clay Township, departed this life Friday night, May 11, 1911, aged 79 years. He had been sick for a long time with a complication of troubles. He had been a school teacher for many years, but had been forced to give it up several years ago on account of failing eye-sight. He had taught altogether 149 terms of school. He was a gallant patriotic soldier, having served during the Civil War.
Mr. Clark was born in Clay Township, his parent being Isaac and Annie Clark. He was the oldest of all of a family of nine children, only one being left alive, E. L. Clark, of Chambersburg. His wife was the daughter of Wilson and Elizabeth Dickey, they having been married fifty years ago in December. He leaves daughters, Mrs. Gillingham, wife of Mayor Gillingham of Wellston, Mrs. Charles Gillingham and Mrs. S. A. Cottrell, one daughter, Mrs. A. J. Kennedy being dead; also four sons, E. M. of Alton, Ill., E. H. of New Castle, Ind., C. W. of Bluffton, Ind., and W. A. of Chicago.
The funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at Clay Chapel by Rev. J. R. Field and Rev. Daily, the Masonic Lodge also conducting their services. The interment was by Wetherholt. Mr. Clark had lived a long and useful life and his memory will be kept green by a host of warm friends.

Gallipolis Bulletin
May 15, 1911
Transcribed by Charles Wright Top of Page

Death of Ex-Commissioner W. H. Clark
   Mr. W. H. Clark, Ex-County Commissioner, of Lincoln, died suddenly this morning. aged about 65 years. Our particulars are some what meagre, but we learn that Mr. Clark arose in his usual health this morning, ate his breakfast and went out and did his feeding. Coming to the house he complained to Mrs. Clark of having pain in his breast, and indeed, he had complained of that before and was not feeling at all well Saturday. Mrs. Clark stirred up the fire a bit. Mr. Clark was lying down when she did this, and in turning to him found him dead.
     Mrs. Clark, is his second wife. His first wife's name was Howell. The last was Miss Rhody Walter. He left several children by his first wife, one Mrs. James Huron who recently moved west from Crown City. Eugene is a soldier in the Philippine Islands. He has a married daughter at Chattanooga and a son, J. S. Clark, at Newton, Illinois and Charles some where in the west, and four small children by his last wife.
     Mr. Clark was a soldier in Colonel Taylor's Regiment, the 141st Ohio, and drew a pension. He was commissioner of the County when the Court House was built and served in that capacity six years. He was a splendid citizen, kind and genial in his ways, and was greatly respected by all who knew him.
The news of his death will be recieved with the greatest regret.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume XI Number 106
May 8, 1899
Gallipolis, Ohio
Transcribed By: Michael L. Trowbridge

Clark, William H.

Clark
Mr. W. H. Clark, died suddenly at his home in Harrison Township on Monday morning, May 8, 1899, at about 8 o'clock. Mr. Clark arose early and proceeded to attend to his usual morning duties. He returned to the house and complained to Mrs. Clark of a severe pain in his breast near the heart, and asked her to apply some liniment, which she did while he was lying down and while this was being done he passed away.
Mr. Clark was about 70 years of age and a man well liked by all who knew him. He served in the Civil War being a member of the 141st Ohio. For six years he served on the Board of County Commissioners for this county. The funeral occurred Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Rev. C. L. Welch officiating. The burial was at the Dickey graveyard.

[NOTE: Stone note, B-Dec. 16. 1828, Mt. Pleasant (Dickey Chapel) Cemetery, Harrison Twp.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
May 13, 1899
Vol. XXXII, NO. 28
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Clark, William Henry

In Memory
     William Henry Clark was born in Gallia County, Ohio, August 2, 1846 and died August 19, 1920, age 71 years and 17 days.
   He was the son of John and Sarah Lewis Clark , whose parents came to America from England in the early history of our country. He was married on September 28, 1876 to Lelia Kennedy. To this union were born five children; Aaron Floyd of Bidwell, Ohio; Henry Horace of Indianapolis, Ind.; Lester Maurice, of Columbus, Ohio; Merchant Irwin, of near Porter, and Sarah V. (Dot) at home.
   The deceased also had two brothers, Charles Clark of Gallipolis, O., and Lewis Clark of Dawson, Iowa. Besides these he had six grandchildren, whose child life added joy and comfort to the later years of his life. All these relatives with the exception of his brother Lewis, who did not reach his bedside until after his death, were with him during his sickness and did all that could be done for his comfort.
   Mr. Clark had been a resident of Porter and the near vicinity during the whole of his life. He became a member of the Porter M. E. Church several years ago and was an active member, always contributing liberally to its support until his death.
   In the days of this country's greatest trial, when his father was called to the army, he volunteered in his father's place, at the age of sixteen, in Co. M 7th Ohio Cavalry, and gave three years of his life to the service of his country.
   Mr. Clark was one of those men whose life and influence was felt for good. He was an industrious and economical and provided well for his family. He was especially interested in the welfare of his children and his advice and example will ever be an inspiration to them.
As a neighbor, Mr. Clark measured up to the highest standard. On all public questions, his conscience was his guide. What is here said may be soon forgotten, but the influence of his life will long be felt in this community, his church and his home.
   The funeral was held Sunday at the Porter church by Revs. Fulton of Rio Grande and Roush of Bidwell. The interment was in Clark's cemetery. The attendance at these last services was very large, fully attesting to the high esteem in which Mr. Clark was held by the community in which he resided.

The Gallia Times
Gallipolis, Ohio
Thursday, August 26, 1920
Vol. XXII, NO. 34
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Clendenin, Charles A.

Lifelong Resident of Gallipolis Died Saturday
80 Years Old
   Charles A. Clendenin, a lifelong resident of Gallipolis, passed away Sunday evening after a lingering illness with cancer of the stomach.
   He was born in this city in 1835 and when 13 years old learned the blacksmith trade. Later he went on the river where he served successfully as mate, pilot and master and was captain of the first government supply boat that passed the fortifications at Vicksburg, the boat being under heavy fire. During the 1881 flood he ran the Str. New Era up Chickamauga Creek to Kerr's Station. Mr. Clendenin at one time owned and operated the Gallipolis Electric Light Plant and was active in this city's affairs for many years.
   One son, Will Clendenin and a daughter Mrs. Edward Berridge of Pt. Pleasant survive him. His wife who was formerly Miss Sophie Gross died many years ago.
   The funeral services were held Wednesday at the Clendenin residence by Rev. Hugh Evans under the auspices of the K of P Lodge. The burial was at Mound Hill by Hayward and the pallbearers were: S. H. Eagle Chas. Clark, J. T. Callahan, F. N Deardorff, R. J. Mauck and A. C. Safford.

[NOTE: Has Stone. B - Jan. 31, 1835 , D - Jan. 10, 1915]

Gallipolis Journal
January 15, 1915
Vol. 97, NO. 53
Transcribed by Charles Wright                                                                         Top of Page

Col. A. T. M. Cockerill, son of Col. Joseph R. Cockerill, died at West Union, Ohio, on Monday morning last, of consumption, aged 29 years. He was a good soldier, and by gallantry arose from the rank of First Lieutenant to the command of the 24th Ohio Regiment. His disease was contract in the service.

Coffman, J. C.

Another Veteran At Rest
   Lieutenant J. C. Coffman, of the regular army, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Henry Irion, last Monday morning. "Col." Coffman, as he was familiarly known in army circles, will be remembered by every Gallia boy who wore the blue. He enlisted as a volunteer in '61, when a boy of seventeen and was soon commissioned a Second Lieutenant 173rd O.V.I. At the close of the war he received a commission as First Lieutenant in the regular army. While not a West Pointer, he made a good record for himself in the Indian campaign, and was an intimate friend of the gallant Custer. Ill health compelled his retirement from active duty and he has since practiced law, until failing health made him give up any kind of work.
   He left his home in El Reno, Oklahoma, with the vain hope of finding relief by a change of climate, and was visiting friends and relatives in this county before he should depart for Mexico when he was suddenly called to account.
   His devoted young wife cared for him tenderly until the last, and she had his remains laid to rest temporarily in Mercerville cemetery to await final interment in Oklahoma.

[NOTE: Stone Note. B - June 9, 1843 , D - Dec 23, 1895]

Gallipolis Journal
Wed. Jan. 1, 1896
Vol. LXI , NO. 10
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Cole, Grasson M.

OBITUARY
Killed at Ebenezer Church, Ala. , April 1st, 1865, Grasson M. Cole, 1st Sergeant of Co. L, 7th O. V. C., aged 22 years and 9 months.
The deceased was among the number of brave and willing hearts who early responded to the call of their country in the hour of her peril. He passed unharmed through the first term of his service and re-enlisted Nov. 6th, 1862. Unwavering in the discharge of his duty, and acting with heroic valor the part assigned to him, he was still spared, and the long cherished hopes of the waiting hearts at home seemed about to be realized, but alas! the cup so near their lips in a moment was dashed forever! Vain would be our attempt to offer consolation in this hour of dark bereavement, but He is abundantly able who pitieth as a Father. "For though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies, for he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men."

[NOTE: B - July 1, 1842, Buried in Pine Street, Gallipolis Twp.]

Gallipolis Journal
June 22, 1865
Transcribed by Charles Wright Top of Page

Joseph Coleman Dead
Joseph Coleman, a well known colored man of near Bulaville, after an illness of several months, with heart trouble, died Monday evening at five o'clock. He was 83 years of age and came to this county at the time of Lightburn's retreat, in 1863 from Virginia, where he had been a slave. Shortly after he enlisted in the Union Army and served until the end of the War. He was a good soldier and a good well respected man. He is survived by his wife and two sons, Andrew and two sons, Andrew and Everett. The funeral services were held Wednesday conducted by Rev. I. V. Bryant. Burial at Home cemetery.

[NOTE: No Stone. Cemetery, Rife Addison Twp., B - May 4, 1829 D - May 6, 1912, Unit: Co. H, 12th USC VI, (117 USC T, Co. D).]

Gallipolis Bulletin
May 9, 1912
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Combs, James Seth

Died
COMBS---In this city, May 11th, J. Seth Combs, age 47 years. The deceased was born in Delaware county, N. Y. and came to this county in 1859 where he married. He had been a resident of this city since 1861. For many years he suffered much from rheumatism. He was a kind husband and father and an honest, upright citizen.

[NOTE: From stone. James Seth Combs. B--April 10, 1826 D--May 11, 1874, Buried Pine Street Cemetery, Gallipolis Twp. Unit: Field & Staff, Surgeon]

Gallipolis Journal
May 21, 1874
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Cooley, Giles

Death of Giles Cooley
Giles Cooley was born in King George county, Virginia, January 28, 1844, died April 28, 1895. Mr. Cooley was born in slavery, served in the Confederate Army with his young master, and coming to this country at the closed of the war. He was married to Margaret Bonham, February 18, 1875. His wife, four children, brother and an aged mother survive him. He was an industrious and honest citizen, having been in the employ of Mr. John Dages for eleven years and favorably known. His funeral services will be held at the colored Baptist Church, Tuesday, at 2:30 o'clock. Elder Barnett will officiate at the ceremony.

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, May 1, 1895
Vol. LX, NO. 25
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Death Of Mr. Cooper
Mr. Jeremiah Cooper, of Waterloo, familiarly known as Uncle Jerry, and about 85 years old. Died Sunday morning. In his day he was a prominent farmer and had a large family of children. A year ago, he was a prominent Church man, and old soldier of the Civil War and led such a life that he won the esteem of all who knew him. He leaves an older brother perhaps 90 years of age and several other brothers whose names we have not got.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume XVII
Number 62
March 14, 1911
Gallipolis, Ohio
Transcribed by Michael L. Trowbridge Top of Page

John W. Cooper, Civil War Veteran, Dies
John W. Cooper, 80 years of age, died Sunday morning at his home at Yellowtown after several months of failing health. Mr. Cooper was a veteran of the Civil War enlisting at the age of sixteen and serving until the close of the war. He is survived by his wife and also children, Mrs. C. A. Bedon, Mrs. Emery Carter, Gallipolis, Mrs. Fuer Carter, Mrs. Earl Shrimp and Mrs. L. F. Smith, Columbus, Mrs. W. A Arthur, Moutlington (?), Mrs. W. V. Lewis, Arthur and Leslie Cooper of this county. In addition two brothers and two sisters also survive, M. E. Cooper and Mrs. Ellen Harrington of this city, A. C. Cooper, Lisbon, N. D. and Mrs. Sarah Fierbaugh, Henderson, W. VA.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at his late home at Thivener and burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery in charge of his grandson, Paul Arthur, an undertaker of Hunt.

Cordell, Wyatt

Wyatt Cordell Dead
Wyatt Cordell, a well known colored man, died at his home near Kerr Sunday, aged 70 years. He was a Civil War Veteran. The funeral was held Monday.

Gallipolis Bulletin
June 4, 1914
Transcribed by Sharon Hobart

A. C. Corn Dead
   Allison C. Corn, one of our pioneer citizens, died Friday morning, Jan. 28, 1921. He was born Nov. 21, 1841. He was three times married, his first wife being Nancy Graham, his second Christina Cameron, and his third, who survives him, Martha Dickerson.
   His surviving children were Mrs. Samantha Derby of Ft. Wayne, Ind., Mrs. Catherine Chase of Portsmouth, Frank Corn of Gallipolis, and Mrs. Mary Bostick of Vinton. He leaves 30 grandchildren.
   He was a Civil War veteran, a member of the Christian Church and a good citizen. The funeral was Sunday at the Baptist Church by Rev. W. J. Fulton, burial in the Holcomb cemetery.

The Gallia Times
Gallipolis, Ohio
Thursday, February 3, 1921
Vol. XXIII No. 5
Transcribed by Jan Rader

Corn, Jeremiah

Tragic Death of Jeremiah Corn
Old Soldier and Well-to do Farmer
Jeremiah Corn, an aged, well-known and well-to do farmer of Raccoon Tp., died Tuesday night from injuries received on the day previous in an accident that no one witnessed, and one the victim of which, failing to recover consciousness, was unable to describe. Mr. Corn had been operating a disc harrow, and was riding one of the horses. Presumably, he and the horses got tangled up in the lines, and when near a fence fell. Mr. Corn being pinioned to the ground, and the horses unable to get up. According to one report one prong of one of the bames penetrated his lung. Another report indicates he was thrown over the fence from the side where the horses fell, and that there is no way to determine exactly how the injuries were inflicted. He was found in this plight by his son, taken home, and physicians were summoned, but to no avail.
Mr. Corn was an old solder and a fine man respected and esteemed by a wide circle of friends. He owned a splendid, big farm, of which he was justly proud, for he kept it in excellent condition. Mr. Corn is survived by two sons and three daughters -- Herbert, Edith and Mabel, at home, Mrs. D. C. Rees of the same community, and Leslie, who moved from this city to Springifled, O., some months ago.

[Note: Buried in Ebenezer Cemetery in Raccoon Twp.; B. March 20, 1840; D. Oct 14, 1913 Unit Co. H 27th OV1

The Gallia Journal
Vol 95 No. 42
October 17, 1913
Transcribed by Sharon Hobart

Cornell, Peter

The Funeral of Peter Cornell
   An old veteran of the war of the rebellion, who died at his home in Chambersburg Thursday evening, and who was buried in Bethel cemetery at 3 P. M. Friday was largely attended. Rev. John W. Greer, of Crown City, a comrade and pastor of the Victory Baptist church, of which the deceased was a member, preached the funeral sermon, the exercises at the grave being conducted by the officers of the D. L. Morton Post 363 G. A. R., of which the deceased was a member.
   Peter Cornell and Phoebe B. Ward were joined in marriage in Gallia County Aug. 18, 1850. Besides the widow there are seven sons and daughters, viz: Z. T. Cornell, Shannon Cornell, Peter Levisay Cornell, Viola Sister, Ellen Chandler, Lillie R. Ward and Florence J. Sister, who mourn the departure of their venerable father.
   In the war of the Union the deceased took an active and creditable part as a member of Co. D., 179th OVI. He became a member of the Baptist church eighteen years ago and was one of the charter members of Victory Baptist church of this county.
   The pallbearers, who were all old veterans, were Capt. James Wilson, I. J. Boston, John Howarth, Wm. Hoston Jr., Jesse Martin and Hugh P. Halley. Undertaker Thomas Wise had charge of the remains.
   The deceased was born in Gallia Co., February 8, 1820, and always resided in the lower townships, where he was highly esteemed and had a host of friends.

[Note from stone: D. 12.22.1898]

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, December 28, 1898
Vol LXIV No. 6
Transcribed by Sharon Hobart Top of Page

Cornell, Peter L.

Peter Cornell Dead
     Mr. Peter L. Cornell, aged 76 years, 2 months and 7 days, passed away to his home in Guyan township last Wednesday, March 22, after a four weeks' illness with pneumonia and heart trouble.
   Mr. Cornell was a veteran of the Civil War, and a man with many friends. His wife passed away seven years ago. They are survived by three sons, John Edgar and Will Cornell of Fayette county, this state, and Orlando, residing on the home farm. Two sons, Emory and Oscar, and a daughter, Mrs. Effie Fry, died a number of years ago.
   The funeral services were held Thursday at Mercerville Church by Rev. Eli Shacts, internment following in the cemetery there.

FRANK COUGHENOUR DEAD
Frank Coughenour died suddenly at his home in Bidwell, Sunday, of appoplexy, aged about 75 years. He had lived all his life on Poplar Ridge, Cheshire Township, until a few years ago when he moved to Bidwell. He was a veteran of the Civil War and for many years was a power in the Republican party of this County, and served his county as a County Commissioner. He was a jovial, likeable man and had many friends. Besides his widow, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Arthur Boatman, Mrs. Joe Robinson and Mrs. Pearl Boice. The funeral was held at Poplar Ridge Church Wednesday morning.

THE GALLIPOLIS BULLETIN
Gallipolis, Ohio, Thursday, September 20, 1917
page 1, col. 2
Transcribed by Jean Hoffman

Coughenour, Martin

DROPPED DEAD
On Fair Grounds - Martin Coughenour
An Old Soldier, Passed Away of Heart Trouble
Martin Coughenour, aged within a few days of 82 years, an old soldier who resided with his son, Isaiah Coughenour, in Addison township, died of heart failure on the fair grounds last Wednesday about noon.
Mr. Coughenour is survived by his wife, sons Isaiah, Marlow of London, Ohio, and Elmer of Irwin, Ohio, and daughters, Mrs. Della Rife of Chickamauga, Mrs. Lillie McCarty of Rosedale, Ohio, and Mrs. Hope Ables of near Granville, Ohio. Two sisters, Mrs. James Kail and Mrs. Henry Tipton of Bidwell, and a brother, Perry Coughenour, of Poplar Ridge, survive him.
The funeral was held Friday at the Poplar Church by Rev. W. E. Ewing, interment by Kerr Butler of Vinton.

THE GALLIA TIMES
Gallipolis, Ohio,
Thursday, September 7, 1922
page 1, col. 2
Transribed by Jean Hoffman

Coughenour, Selah Franklin

Sudden Death of S. F. Coughenour
Stalwart, Big-Hearted Man Succumbs to Apoplexy at his Home in Bidwell
-- An Old Soldier and Republican Warhorse for 40 Years
   At about 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon Frank Coughenour died suddenly of apoplexy at his home in Bidwell.
Up till noon he had been as well and cheerful as usual. After dinner, complaining of an excruciating pain in his head, he lay down. At intervals he would refer to this pain, which finally seemed located in his breast. Presently, he was heard to mutter, "I am dying. I am dying." Death ended his suffering a few minutes later.
The whole county was shocked by his sudden passing. His friends here and elsewhere could hardly grasp the significance of the sad tidings from Bidwell. It was difficult to realize, it was disheartening to contemplate the fact that big stalwart Frank Coughenour was no more. Oh, what a blow it must have been to his gracious and devoted wife and to his three loving and beloved daughters! The sincere and abiding sympathy of friends unnumbered goes out to them all.
   Selah Franklin Coughenour was born Dec. 7, 1843, where his brother, Peter, now lives in Cheshire Tp., Gallia County, Ohio. His age was, therefore, 73 years, 9 months and 9 days. He was a son of Isaiah and Margaret Swisher Coughenour. He was a soldier, being a member of Co. D., 141st O. V. I. After the war he returned home and on Oct. 7, 1868, he was united in marriage to Margaret Carman. They reared their family and resided on Poplar Ridge until 11 years ago, when they moved to Bidwell. Of this union there were born four daughters, three of whom survive -- Mrs. Jennie Boatman, wife of A. E. Boatman of Kyger; Mrs. Jessie Robinson, wife of Joe Robinson of Bidwell; Mrs. Pearl Boice, widow of Bert Boice. Another daughter, Millie, died in March, 1888. Two grand-children, Miss Mildred Boatman and Harry Robinson, together with the following brothers and sisters survive: John, Martin V. and Peter, all of Cheshire Tp., and Mrs. Harriett Kail and Mrs. Melissa Tipton, both of Bidwell.
   Mr. Coughenour was County Commissioner in the latter half of the 80s and early 90s, having been elected for two full terms after serving the unexpired term of John Malaby. As far back as the writer remembers anything about Gallia County politics, Frank Coughenour was a Republican warhorse. He was tactful, prudent, shrewd, imperturbable, "true to his friends and frank to his foes." (He probably had no foes except during political clashes). No one, living or dead, was closely identified with the Republican organizatin of the county for so long a period as he had been. He made his influence felt but he was not dictatorial and not inconsiderate of the rights and feelings of others. He will be missed indeed and not only in the home and in the village where he had made a friend of nearly every person, old and young, but throughout the county, his good cheer, good heartedness and good sense having endeared him to all who came in close contact with him.
   The decedent was a member of the G. A. R. Post at Kyger and had belonged to the Baptist Church since boyhood.
   The funeral services were held at Poplar Church at 11 o'clock Wednesday, Rev. W. J. Fulton officiating. Burial at same place by Undertaker Butler. The pall bearers were I. M. Grover, J. T. Robinson, Willard Grover, Simeon Queen and Alonzo Russell. A very large crowd gathered to pay the last tribute of respect to the departed.

Gallipolis Journal
September 10, 1917
Vol 99 No. 36
Transcribed by Sharon Hobart Top of Page

Cowdery, Melville

Mr. Melville Cowdery, formerly of Clay Lick, in Harrison Township, 69 years old, living for several years at Ripley, O., committed suicide on the morning of May 31st by shooting himself. He was a man of family, with children by both his first and second wife. He was also a man of some means. It is perhaps seven years since he left this County. He is a brother-in-law of Mr. Robt. Hanlan of Maple Shade and a highly respected man. He was an old soldier, member of Co. G, First Ohio Heavy Artillery, Capt. James Gatewood's Company, and drew a persion of $25 a month.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume XI
Number 127
June 1, 1899
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed By: MLT

Coy, C. C.

Death of C. C. Coy
   Columbus C. Coy was born Sept. 9, 1842, and departed this life Dec. 8. 1921, aged 79 years and 2 months. He was married to Emily Shively July 14, 1867, and for 54 years they walked life's pathway together through sunshine and rain, sharing happiness and sadness. To this union one child was born and died in infancy.
   He was a kind and loving husband and father, and a friend to widows and orphas. He accepted Christ as his savior in April of this year, and often talked of leaving this world and going to be with Jesus. He was baptized May 28, 1921.
   Those left to mourn his departure are his devoted wife and an adopted daughter, Mrs. Anna War, and four grandchildren, besides several other near relatives and friends. He was a Civil War veteran and was in 19 hard battles and was discharged Sept. 5, 1865.
   The funeral service was held at his home by Rev. G. F. McCoy and he was laid to rest in the McGhee cemetery by Undertaker Butler. The pall bearers were Emmett Ward, George Ward, John Wallace, Jacob Wallace, Chester Coy and George Coy.

Card of Thanks --
   We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindess shown us during the sickness and death of our dear husband and father.    Mrs. C. C. Coy and Family

[Note: Listed as G.C. Coy on the cemetery database]

The Gallia Times
Vol XXIII
Thursday, December 15, 1921
Transcribed by Sharon Hobart

Sudden death of Marshall B. Crocker
   It was with surprise and regret that news of the death of Marshall B. Crocker was heard this Thursday morning. While it was known that he had been ill and under the care of a physician for the past ten days, yet his case had not been considered alarming. He took to his bed some days ago suffering with the grippe, but was thought to be getting along. About 8 o'clock Wedesday evening Dr. Bean paid him a visit, and to him he chatted pleasantly, though complaining of a very severe pain in the head. Dr. Bean prescribed for him and left him feeling easier. About 9 o'clock he suddenly expired, death being due to cerebrel hemorrage.
     Mr. Crocker was born in the state of New York, about 59 years ago. May 6, 1863, he enlisted in Company F, 16th Regt., New York Calvary, and served with that regiment until the close of the war, being mustered out as a Corporal, September 21, 1865. He immediately enlisted in the Regular Army and continued in the service up to the time of his death, holding the rank of Sergeant. He was placed on the retired list by the War Department several years ago, for long meritorious service, and drew the full pay of a Sergeant from the Government every month. He has been a member of Cadot Post, G. A. R., since coming to this City and was Adjutant of the Post at the time of his death and had been recently elected its Senior Vice Commander.
     The Knights of Pythias of this City of which order he was also a member will have charge of the funeral, which will take place from his home on Garfield Avenue, Sunday, at 10, assisted by Cadot Post, Major S. F. Neal, commanding. Burial will be at Mound Hill under the direction of Undertaker Wetherholt.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume XI
Number 10
January 12, 1899
Gallipolis, Ohio

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Crocker, Marshall B.

Death of M. B. Crocker
     Mr. Marshall B. Crocker was born in the State of New York August 14, 1842, and died in Gallipolis, Ohio, Wednesday evening, January 11, 1899, at 8:30 o’clock. His father died a few years ago at the age of 95. Since the death of his father, his mother has remarried, and is now living at Beloit, Wisconsin. Mr. Crocker was united in marriage to Miss Maria Willey at Minneapolis ten years ago, and has been a resident of this county for six years. Congestion of the brain was the cause of his death.
     The funeral services will be held at his late home, on Garfield Avenue, Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock, Rev. L. L. Magee, of the M. E. Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Mound Hill Cemetery, by Wetherholt.
     Mr. Crocker was a member of Columbus Lodge, No. 3, K. of P., Columbus, Ohio, and Cadot Post G. A. R., of this city, and the funeral and burial will be under the auspices of these two organizations.
     Deceased served in the regular army throughout the rebellion. He first enlisted in the 60th N. Y. Infantry at Ogdensburg, October 8, 1861. His first army duty was about Washington, and his first participation in a battle was at Antietam. From there he was at Harper’s Ferry, then at Cedar Creek, where there was a small fight, and then at the Rappahannock and afterwards at White Sulphur Springs. At the latter place, he was taken sick with typhoid fever and sent back to New York, and before he recovered, his term of enlistment had expired. But he had only a taste of war and excitement, and as soon as he was strong enough, he re-enlisted in the 16th N. Y Cavalry at Plattsburg barracks, N. Y., and served in Virginia against Mosby under Col. N. B . Switzer. September 21, 1865, he was mustered out and remained in civil life until April 27, 1866, when he re-enlisted in Company I, 2nd Cavalry, for five years, serving through the Indian campaign in Montana. In April, 1874, he was discharged, and entered Company C, 9th Infantry, and during 1874-75-76, he was under Gen. Crook in the fights with Sitting Bull and his Indians.
     During his army life, he was made a Sergeant, and was chief assistant to Capt. Hall, who had charge of the recruiting offices at Minneapolis. His army life extended over a period of thirty years, and he was placed on the retired list, and was drawing at the time of his death $30 per month pension.
     He was a man well liked by all who knew him, and besides a devoted wife, he leaves an adopted daughter, who together with his relatives, have the sympathy of all in their sad bereavement.

Crook, Gen. Geo.
Headquarters Geo. Crook Post No. 325 G.A.R.
Crown City, O., March 24, 1890

[Note: info found on Ancestry.com: Highest Rank: Major General Birth Date: Sept. 8, 1828 Birth Place: Dayton, Ohio]

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday March 26, 1890
Vol. LV No. 23
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

     Crook, George, major-general, was born near Dayton, Ohio, Sept. 8, 1828, was graduated at West Point in 1852, and served in California as 2nd lieutenant in the 4th U. S. infantry until 1861, participating in the Rogue river expedition in 1856, and commanding the Pitt river expedition in 1857, where he was engaged in several actions, in one of which he was wounded by an arrow.
     He had risen to a captaincy at the time of the outbreak of the Civil war, and was ordered east to become colonel in the 36th Ohio volunteer infantry. He commanded a brigade in western Virginia, being wounded at the affray at Lewisburg, and then engaged in the northern Virginia and Maryland campaigns, winning the brevet of lieutenant-colonel U. S. A. for his services at Antietam. He was in command in 1863, of the 2nd cavalry division, Army of the Cumberland, and, after the battle of Chickamauga, in which he distinguished himself, pursued Wheeler's cavalry, driving it across the Tennessee into Alabama with great loss.
     In Feb., 1864, he was transferred to the command of the military district of West Virginia, made constant raids, partook in various actions and won the battle of Cloyd's mountain, May 9, 1864, and later in the year took part in Sheridan's Shenandoah campaign. For his services he received, March 13, 1865, the brevets of major-general and brigadier-general in the regular army. He commanded the cavalry of the Army of the Potomac in March and April, 1865, during which time he was engaged at Dinwiddie Court House, Jetersville, Sailor's creek and Farmville, until the surrender of Lee at Appomattox. He was afterwards transferred to the command of Wilmington, N. C, where he remained from Sept. 1, 1865, until mustered out of the volunteer service Jan. 15, 1866.
     After the war Gen. Crook gained great fame as a fighter of Indians, and manager of them, being equally skillful in both. After a short leave of absence, he was commissioned lieutenant-colonel U.S.A. July 28, 1866, and assigned to service in Idaho, where he actively engaged against hostile Indians until 1872, when he was ordered to quell Indian disturbances in Arizona. He sent an ultimatum, ordering the chiefs to return at once to their reservations or "be wiped off the face of the earth," and, this being disregarded, he attacked them in what was considered an impregnable stronghold, the Tonto basin, and soon brought them to subjection.
     Next, in 1875, he defeated the Sioux and Cheyenne Indians at Powder river, Wy., following this victory with two more, one at Tongue river and one at Rosebud. The final victory so incensed the Sioux that they massed eleven tribes and at Little Big Horn massacred Gen. Custer with 277 of his famous troopers, in what has since been known as the "Custer Massacre." Crook was given reinforcements and proceeded so vigorously that by May, 1877, all the hostile tribes in the northwest had yielded. Returning to Arizona in 1882 he drove off white marauders from lands belonging to the Apaches, and pledged the Indians the protection of the government. This action he followed in 1883 by regaining a large amount of plunder stolen by the Chiricahuas, and making those Indians peaceable and self-supporting, and then for two years had complete charge of Indian affairs. Gen. Crook was promoted major-general in 1888 and assigned to the Department of the Missouri.
     He died in Chicago, Ill., March 1, 1890.

Source: The Union Army, vol. 8
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Curtis, Julien E.

Death of Capt. Julien E. Curtis
We learn from Dr. Barlow who returned last week from Washington city, that Capt. Julien E. Curtis of the 8th Virginia regiment, was struck on the abdomen by a fragment of shell during the recent retreat of our army from Bull Run to Washington, and died within one hour. He was acting Colonel of the regiment at the time of his death.

The Gallipolis Journal
September 25, 1862
Vol XXVII No. 44

A Funeral Notice
The remains of the late Capt. Julien E. Curtis, 8th Regiment Virginia Vol. Infantry, who was killed at the second battle of Bull Run, will reach Gallipolis by the steamer Allen Collier, and the federal services will be attended from the Presbyterian church, this (Thursday) afternoon, at the tolling of the bell. The friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend.

[Note: Buried in Pine Street Cemetery, Gallipolis Towp. B. 1838 D. Aug 30, 1862]

The Gallipolis Journal
May 14, 1863
Vol. XXVIII No. 25
Trasncriptions by Sharon Hobart