Adkinson, Augustus

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.

Eugene Little
Orderly Sergt. Co. L. 7th O V C

(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

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.

Gallipolis Journal
April 24, 1889
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Allen, Alexander

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.

Gallipolis Journal
Vol. 93
No. 74
Wednesday, Feb 22, 1911

Anderson, John C.

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

Baer, Louis

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

Bing, Thomas Marlow

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.

The Gallia Times
Vol. XVIII No. 12
Mar. 22, 1916
Contributed by Carolyn Cogar

Bing, George W.

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 wae 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 the a discount of 15 per cent.
After thatI finamy own schooling going again to Rev. R. J. Poston a short time, then one termRev. 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 eighteenmy thoughts were truned 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 consolindare 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 hav e 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 lieved a pleasant life.

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

Blagg, Jno J. Blagg

     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

Blake, Cincinnatus B.

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

Boatman, Aaron

Aaron BoatmanvOf 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 furneral was held at Pine Grove Church near Rowlesville Sunday, conducted by Rev. Earrer of Bidwell. Burialm by Undertaker Glassburn.

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

Boice, Melvin

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.

Athens Messenger
May 18, 1931
Transcribed by Joyce Robinson

Boster, Marion

    Marion Boster, an old solider residing ar 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

Bovie, Frederick Morgan

     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

Bowyer, Silas

Brothers, James

Died
Brothers - In this city, on Saturday, Sept. 18, Mr. James Brothers.

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

Transcribed by: Michael L. Trowbridge

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

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

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

Transcribed By: MLT

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.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January 25, 1916
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Cherrington, Thomas

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.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
16 May 1912
Transcribed by Henny Evans 

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
Transcribed by Henny Evans

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]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Feb. 5, 1897
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Chick, Charles Jefferson

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

Chick, Sylvester T.

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

Clark, W. H.

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

Cooper, Jeremiah

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

Coughenour, Frank

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

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

Crocker, Marshall B.

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

Transcribed by: MLT

Danley, H. M.

H. M. Danley of Racine Dead
     H. M. Danley is dead.  He had lived for many years at Racine, where during the most of the time he conducted a drug store.  He was born in Palmer Township, this County, was at the time of his death 69 years and six months old.  He enlisted in the Civil War in the 125th Ohio and served during the war, not even returning home in that time. He was wounded in one of the engagements and has been a constant sufferer ever since. Mr. Danley was in the engagement of Lookout Mountain and Franklin and was with the "Opdyke Tigers."  The funeral will be Saturday at the Bing burial ground, near Cheshire, Ohio, in Meigs County.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume XVI
Number 141
June 10, 1910
Gallipolis, Ohio
Transcribed by: Michael L. Trowbridge

Davis, Curtis

Civil War Veteran Killed While Walking Across Vinton Trestle
     (Vinton Cor.) Saturday morning, Aug. 26, 1916, as the local freight train pulled into Vinton our peaceful little hamlet was wrought up tp a high pitch excitement when Mr. Curtis Davis, an aged, well known and highly respected man, and a resident of Glenn, was struck and thrown from the Vinton trestle. He was so seriously injured that he died about 1:30 o'clock the same day.
     After being thrown from the trestle by the train, Mr. Davis was picked up had hastily carried to Dr. Strausbaugh's office where everything that could be done to relieve his sufferings were done.
     Immediately after the accident his wife and family were summoned and hastily reached his side. He was taken to his home on the south bound passenger train, where he shortly after passed away.
     Mr. Davis was an old solider, a member of Company K, 60th O.V.I., and had come to Vinton to attend a meeting of the G.A.R. Post. For many years it had been his custom to cross the railroad bridge at Vinton.
     Mr. Davis was aged 79 years, 4 months and 8 days. He is survived by his wife and several grown children. The funeral services were held Tuesday, interment following at Mt. Olive near Glenn Summit.

THE GALLIPOLIS BULLETIN -- Thursday -- 31 August 1916
Submitted by Sandra Maskew

Derry, George Lewis

Death of George L. Derry
     Mr. George Lewis Derry, whose death August 26,'99, was briefly mentioned in Saturday's Tribune, was born and raised in Wilkesville, O., in the same house in which he lived until he came to Gallipolis, last November, with his family to make his home, and was 66 years of age at the time of his death.
     He was the son of Benjamin Derry, a tailor of Wilkesville, and was a building contractor by occupation. He was married to Miss Mary S. Curtis of this City, in 1863, and became the father of five children, a daughter and son being dead, and three, Mrs. G. J. Wetherholt and son Frank of this City, and Mrs. F. H. Mutchler, of Wellston, O., surviving.
     He was a soldier in the Civil War, belonging to the 90th O. V. I., and serving nearly through the entire war, and recieved a pension for disabilities incurred while in the service. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and was a Mason for 45 years, and his funeral services will be conducted by that Order.
     He had been more or less an invalid for the past five years, but managed to keep on his feet until about three weeks ago, when he was taken to his bed and passed away as stated, about 3 P. M., last
Saturday. He was one of the kindest and best tempered men in the world and was highly respected for his good judgement and kindly qualities. In his family he was all that could be desired of a husband and father.
     One brother, Mr. J. H. Derry, of Wilkesville, and one sister, Mrs. George Rowley of Leon, W. Va., survive him.
     This Monday evening, there will be a brief religious service conducted by Rev. E. H. Gelvin, at his home on Front Street. The funeral cortege will leave here in carriages early Tuesday morning, the interment following at Wilkesville, Tuesday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume XI
Number 106
August 28, 1899

Transcribed By: MLT

Dickey, Leroy

Death of Mr. Leroy Dickey
     Mr. Leroy Dickey died at his home on Lincoln Ridge Wednesday, July 8, 1925 after a long illness.
     He leaves his widow and four sons and one daughter, Homer, Oscar, Leo and Ellsworth and Nellie Dickey. Funeral services will be held Friday at the Dickey Church at 10 A. M.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume XXXI
Number 161
July 9, 1925
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed By: MLT

Edler, John H.

An Old Veteran of the Civil War Passes Away at His Home at Patriot
     Mr. John H. Edler whose failing condition of health was mentioned in the Tribune recently, passed away at his home near Patriot at 9 o’clock Thursday morning, November 21st, 1901, aged 57 years.
     The funeral services will be conducted Saturday morning at 10 o’clock under the auspices of Lincoln Post G. A. R., the burial by Undertaker Wetherholt following at the Ripley cemetery.
      Mr. Edler was a veteran of the Civil War being a member of Capt. L. Z. Cadot’s Company A, of Col. John A. Turley’s regiment, the old time tried 91st O. V. I. and participated in the early battles of the war in West Virginia.
      At the Battle of Cloyd Mountain he received several severe wounds, at the time supposed to be mortal. Mr. J. Hunter Carter, of this city, and of the same regiment was only a short distance behind Mr. Edler when he was wounded, and found him pale and exhausted and almost in a dying condition, lying propped up on a root of a tree, where he had crawled. He asked Mr. Carter for water, and Carter gave him his canteen, which was full, and he drank the whole of it. He always said this saved his life. While the Union Army won this battle, for some reason, they could not take care of their wounded, and Carter bade his old comrade “goodbye”, and passed on never expecting to see him alive again and he lay where he was left for three days and nights without food or water, when the guerrillas or others took him prisoner and he lay in prison for seven or eight months, part of the time being spent at Libby, Andersonville and Belle Isle prisons. At Libby prison he got so near death’s door, that they carried him to what was called the “dead house” one night, thinking that he had but a few moments to live, but he rallied during the night, and was carried back to the prison and recovered sufficiently to be finally exchanged, and returned to his regiment, though on account of his wounds in the arm, side and back, he was never able to perform only light duties afterward.
     Since receiving his honorable discharge as a soldier of the Union Army, he has lived a life of anguish and suffering and for total disability to do manual labor on account of his wounds and eyesight, he drew a pension of $72 per month.
     Mr. Edler was an honest square man in all of his dealings with his fellowmen, enjoying their greatest respect and highest esteem, and none will hear of his death without grief.

The Gallipolis Weekly Tribune
(Home Chronicles
Happenings of Interest to the People of Gallia)
Friday, November 29, 1901
Transcribed by Sandy Bledsoe

Errett, Henry

     Mr. Henry Errett, a well-to-do farmer, living near (a mile above) the Koontz bridge, Perry township, was found dead Friday, about noon, near his barn. He had left his house between 9 and 10 o'clock in perfect health. Mr. J.T. Robinson was with him about that time and insured his barn, and they ate a melon together, and laughed and talked together. His grand-daughter, Annie Van Pelt, about 12 years, was sent by Mrs. Errett to the field, where he was supposed to be working, after corn, and was told to go by him and get him to pull it for her. She failed to find him, but got the corn and dinner was prepared, and when dinner was prepared, and when ready Mr. Errett was looked for and called, but could not be found. They supposed he had gone after a Durham that had broken out. They waited awhile, and he not coming, they sat down and ate a few bites of dinner, but Mrs. Errett became uneasy, and told the little girl they would go and hunt him. Mrs. Errett went the way he had gone to the field, and the little girl went another way, south, and found him lying dead on his face just a few steps from one of their barns, his face in his hat. They gave an alarm, calling Ex-Sheriff Joe Martin, just across the creek, and Dan Jones and Burt Davis and may be others, who came and carried him into the house. He had apparently been dead for some hours and was cold.
     Esquire A.S. Ripley, of Patriot, held an inquest, and rendered a verdict of heart disease of which he had complained, more or less, for a year. His funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Cary at Salem Church, near the Wood's cross roads in Perry, Sunday morning, the burial following at the same place by Wetherholt.
     Mr. Errett was 61 years old and leaves a widow, son George and married daughters, Mrs. George Waugh and Mrs. Joseph Van Pelt. He lost two sons with typhoid fever less than three years ago, at one time, Noah and Reuben, both being buried at the same time. His wife was a daughter of the late Noah Wood and was a sister of Mrs. Gooch, who died recently, and of Mrs. John Slagle, of Cadmus, and Mrs. Pleasant Gills of Patriot. He was a spendid citizen and a solder in the old 141st O.V.I. in Captain Isaac Mauck's company and drew a pension. He was in good circumstances. His death is a source of profound regret to all, and his family will have the sympathy of all who know them.

[Note: both his tombstone and death record call them Eritte, not Errett]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
September 11, 1897
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Fellure, Nicholas

Death of Nicholas Fellure
     Mr. Nicholas Fellure, died at the Farmer’s Hotel with heart trouble, Monday night, at the age of 81 years.  Mr. Fellure was a Civil War veteran and had been in good health and ate a good supper and died while seated at the table.
     He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Hoadley Lear of Angel, and four sons, Delbert of Crown City, Marion of Winfield, W.Va., Gordon and Chauncy of Springfield.
     The body was taken to the Geo. Wetherholts and Sons undertakers parlors and no funeral arrangements have been made.

Gallipois Daily Tribune
Jan. 27, 1925
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Folden, Francis M.

Sudden Death
F. M. Folden Stricken Without Warning Friday.
     Mr. Francis M. Folden, a fine old gentleman and soldier of Capt. W. S. Matthews Company in the Civil War in the First Ohio Heavy Artillery, living on Garfield Avenue on the former Alex Keller place
which he bought after selling his farm in Walnut Township, died immediately after dinner today, age about 70 years.
     He had been to town in the forenoon and eaten his dinner when he complained of not feeling well and sat down on the side of the bed, and as they were about to call a physician fell over dead. He was a good citizen with lots of friends. He leaves a widow with maiden name was Dickey and one child, a daughter, Miss Althea, stenographer in Ward Bros. Insurance Office. We have no futher particulars today, but expect to have tomorrow.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume XVIII
Number 47
February 23, 1912
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed By: MLT

Ford, H. N.

H. N. Ford Passes
Former Citizen of Gallipolis Dead at Eight-Seven.
     Mr. H. N. Ford, helpless for years with paralysis, died at Charleston, Friday night at the advanced age of 87. His remains will arrive here Monday, and funeral services will be held at 2 P. M. The
same day at St. Peter's Church after which internment will be made at Mound Hill by Hayward.
     Mrs. Ford died a little over a year ago. The surviving children are
Mrs. W. B. Shober, Mrs. Earl Bowyer, and Miss Bird Ford, all of Charleston, W. Va.
     Mr. Ford was for many years a contractor and builder in this City in a partnership with his brother T. S. Ford. Together they owned and operated a planning mill at the foot of Third Avenue. Their most
considerable structure in Gallipolis is the Court House.
     A few years ago Mr. and Mrs. Ford gave up their residence in Gallipolis to be with children in Charleston, where their declining years were made as pleasant and happy as possible, considering their informities. The death of Mr. Ford closes the record for one generation of the family once prominent in the affairs of this City.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume XXIV
Number 23
January 26, 1918
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed By: MLT

Friend, Charles S.

Death Of Charles S. Friend.
     Mr. Charles S. Friend, after a long illness died at his home in this City on Wednesday morning at 5 o'clock, in the 51st year of his age. He leaves a wife and five children: Mrs. Joseph Jolly, Mrs. Samuel J. Johnson, Mrs. Ed Shoemaker, Fred and Minnie. A stepson, Prof. Charles
Treadway, also survies him. Mr. Friend was a native of Philadelphia. He came here during the war as a member of the Trumbull Guards and has made his home here since his discharge from the service. He was one of the first employees of the furniture factory and remained in
its employ until April, last, when ill health from la grippe caused him to quit work. He has been an invalid since from stomach trouble. He was a member of the G. A. R. and at one time was assistant chief of the fire department. When in health he was an industrious citizen
and always had a large number of friends. In 1884 he married Mrs. Annie Caloway - Treadway. A daughter of the late Eli Calloway.
     Funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon at 4:30, at the family residence, by Rev. Frank P. Lutz, of the Episcopal Church. The burial was at the old cemeteery, by Wetherholt.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Volume XXV
Number 36
July 16, 1892
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed By: MLT

Garrett, Alonzo B.

Garrett Rites Will Be Held Thursday A. M.
Pythians, Legionaries And Spanish War Vets To Take Part Therein.
     Funeral services for Dr. Alonzo B. Garrett will be held at Grace M. E. Church at 10:30 Thursday, with Rev. Scott Westerman in charge. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery by George J. Wetherholt & Sons.
     For an hour before the services the body will lie in state in the vestibule of the Church, Lafayette Post, American Legion, supplying the Guard Of Honor.
     Pall Bearers will be selected from the membership of Naomi Lodge No. 55, Knights of Pythias. There will be a flag presentation by Spanish-Ajmerican Veterans and there will be a firing squad made up of Legionaries.
     Comments made last night by old friends of Dr. Garrett as to his carreer as a medical pracitiioner indicated that he had aquired considerable property. He was industrious, prudent and conservative,
and it is believed that his practive and investments and pension increased his wealth year after year over an extended period.
     As to the nature of his holding, but little is known. He owned a valuable farm and orchard located between Miller and Athalia on which stand a large red brick house near the river bank.
     Dr. Garrett's age was 90 years, 10 months, 10 days and he was a son of Lewis Preston Garrett and Sarah E. Garrett of Wayne County, W. Va.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume XLIV
Number 247
November 2, 1938
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed By: MLT

Gaskins, John

Death Of An Soldier
     John Gaskins, an old soldier of the 18th Ohio, died Monday morning at Holcomb. He had just got an increase of pension from $14 ro $20. Mr. Gaskins was about 65 years old. He was buried Tuesday at Bethel, the services being conducted by the Rev. Gomer Hughs. Mr. Gaskins was a fine man who was held in high esteem by all who knew him. He had an extra good record as a brave soldier.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume XIII
Number 79
April 3, 1900
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed By: MLT

George, J. J.

J.J. George, 84, Dies of Paralysis Stroke
Was Veteran of Civil War, and Brother of A. S. George
     J. J. George, 84 years old, died at his home near Bulaville shortly after 5 o’clock Thursday evening after a stroke of paralysis had rendered him unconscious during the greater part of the day.
Mr. George was a veteran of the Civil war, having served three and a half years with the Ohio Heavy Artillery. He was one of ten children in his family, the only surviving brother now is A. S. George, county treasurer elect of Gallia county.
     Mr. George was married twice, and was the father of thirteen children. Besides his wife and brother he is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Rilla Smiley, of near Bulaville, and Misses Janada, Goldie and Jessie George at home; and five sons, Allen, Roy, and Jay of Columbus, Junie, Milford Center, and Gene, address unknown.
     Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at ten o’clock at Bulaville Christian church, of which he was a member. Rev. Mossman will conduct the services. Burial will be in the Rife cemetery in charge of A. F. Tope undertaker.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
August 31, 1927
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Gibbs, Henry S.

Henry S. Gibbs Dead.
Old Soldier And Veteran Musician Passes To The Great Beyond.
     Henry Summerfield Gibbs, an old resident of this City, died Tuesday evening, Nov. 1, 1910, of a complication of troubles and general breakdown.
     The funeral services will be at his late residence on 2d Avenue near the Opera House, Friday at 2 P. M., conducted by Rev. Benj. Dunn of the First Baptist Church, his interment following at Mound Hill
Cemetery by Wetherholt.
     Mr Gibbs was born at Homedale, Pa., 75 years ago next April. His father and family later moved to Portsmouth. His father was a Methodist Minister and the family became quite prominent in that City. Dr. Gibbs, Henry's uncle, was a prominent dentist. Frank, a brother, became both Auditor and Treasurer of the County and Postmaster of Portsmouth and a sister became Mrs. Judge Crane.
     Henry learned the shoemaking business, then all done by hand, and came here when yet a young man. Capt. Frank Donnally says with Mr. John James, the shoe merchant, and grandfather of James Johnston, late reporter of the Journal, he was an expert on lady's work and was brought with several others who had been in the employ of C. P. Tracy & Co., in whose establishment Capt. Donnally was then a clerk.
     He came on the A. W. Quarrier in March of 1860. He was well educated and naturally a bright intellectual man and very fond of music, and belonged to the band in which were Charley Carel, Virgil Gates, H. M. Onderdonk, Felix Wood and various others. Most of the band enlisted for the war in the 4th Va. O. V. I. Capt. A. O. Mauck's Company and was in General Lightburn's famous retreat down the Kanawha Valley from Charleston, driven out by Gen. Henry A. Wise. We think the band was disbanded after that, but can't distinctly recall, and Mr. Gibbs re-enlisted perhaps in the 141st O. V. I. and then that time was out re-enlisted again in 100 day service and was at Barboursville, to the
end of the war, when he was honorably discharged.
     Right after the war he was united in marriage with Miss Florence Gillespie, of Rodney, who, with children, Mrs. Ellen Carroll, Mrs. Rose Holtslander and Miss Lulu Gibbs and Roy Carroll, a grandson
survive him. His son Frank died eight years ago and Nellie in infancy. None of his parents' family survive.
     Mr. Gibbs was employed in all the best shoe stores of the City, Dages, Maxon, James and Thomas Mc Cafferty, and always commanded the best wages for work. As is known the machine made shoe took precedence in after years, and the shoe shops became as now mere cobling shops, but Mr. Gibbs had lots of friends and lots of work down to about ten years ago, when his health failed him and he has lived principally upon his pension for services rendered during the war. In the past ten years he has been much afflicted but he was courageous and cheerful. He was of an untiring nature, but always kind and affectionate, good natured, broad minded, philosophical, upright and honest. He never gave one of his family, it is said by them, a cross word.
     He was a student of good literature and read much until his eyesight failed him five years ago. This was a great blow to him for he loved good books. He had a large vein of humor in his make up and was a splendid peformer on the stage, and we believe was the promoter of an amateur ministrel company once that bore his name and which was quite a local sensation. He was a great musician and loved the violin on which he was quite proficient and only a year or so ago went about with Col. Pattee of Huntingtona with a troupe of amatures known as "The Old Time Fiddlers." He could not refrain from a good joke even on his death bed. He was taken down two weeks ago today, and gradually grew worse from day to day, passing away peacefully and conscious up to a few moments before the end. All who knew Henry S. Gibbs will hear of his death with sorrow.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume XVI
Number 249
November 2, 1910
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed By: MLT

Gillette, Paschal F.

Fine old Soldier Dead; Member of Lincoln's Body Guard Dies at Kanauga
     P. F. Gillette of Kanauga, in his 80th year, died of pneumonia Friday. He was an ex-recorder of Lawrence county, was one of Abraham Lincoln's body guards during the war, and assisted in the capture of his assassin. He served during the war in the 26th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. Mr. Gillette died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. L. J. Guthrie, and will be buried Sunday at Gravel Hill after services at the residence at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Mr. Lightner. He leaves also a son Charles at Newark, and a brother and sister. Wetherholt has charge of this fine old gentleman's remains.

Memoir, Paschal F. Gillette
     The subject of this memoir, Paschal F. Gillette, son of Lawrence and Aurilia McClure Gillette, was born Dec. 22, 1835, in Rome, Lawrence Co., Ohio, and entered into rest at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Leverett J. Guthrie, Kanauga Sta., Gallia Co., O., Oct 1, 1915. He was united in marriage to Maria Radford McGonagle, Dec. 22, 1862. Of this union two children were born, Chas. A. of Newark, O., and Georgia Anna, both living.
     The mother passed on to the better land March 4, 1907. After the death of his beloved companion, he made his home with his daughter, moving from Ironton, O., to Kanauga Sta. in 1910. His last illness was of short duration and the loving tender services of his dear ones were truly a labor of love, and the end was peace.
     He heard the call of his country and was one of the first to respond, enlisting in the 2nd O.V.C., Oct. 1861 and served until Sept. 11th, 1865. when he was honorably discharged at Washington, D.C. He saw service in 14 states and territories and was in 33 engagements, and proved himself to be a soldier indeed, always enduring as a good, true and brave defender of his country. He was a member of the personal guard of President Lincoln, and was in Washington at the time of the assassination. He was commissioned Com. Sergeant in the Q. M. Dept. at Washington. He was wounded at Monticello, Ky., 1863.
     After his discharge he returned to his native heath, Lawrence Co., O., where he lived a useful and honorable life respected by all who knew him. His countrymen elected him Recorder of Lawrence Co., for two terms. The last five years of his life were spent amid the quietude of rural life where he loved the flowers, fruits and foliage all around him, and after having served his generation according to the will of God, he like one of old, was gathered to his fathers. In every relation of life, as son, father, husband, soldier, citizen and churchman, he was one of God's noblemen. The loved ones who remain have been left a rich heritage by the departed father. He was especially devoted to his two grandsons, Raymond and Franklin Guthrie, and may they ever emulate his virtues and be true to God and country as their grandfather. Funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. L. J. Guthrie. Interment at Cheshire, Rev. Lightner officiating.

Records of Gravel Hill Cemetery, Cheshire, Ohio:
P. F. Gillette b. 1835 d. 1915
Maria Gillette b. 1835 d. 1907
Transcribed by Eve Hughes
Also submitted by Mark Taylor

Gilmore, Frank

Death of Frank Gilmore.
       Mr. Frank Gilmore, of near Bethel, Ohio Township, died Tuesday morning May 31, 1910, of a chronic ailment, which had made him an invalid for the last two or three years.  He was an old soldier of the 86th Ohio and was about 70 years old.  He left a wife and a family of grown up children and was a very nice man.  He served through the war and recieved disabilities that caused his death.  His funeral services were conducted under the direction of the G. A. R., Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Floyd Dailey and the internment was at Bethel Church.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume XVI
Number 134
June 2, 1910
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed by: Michael L. Trowbridge

Guyn, Thomas C.

Thomas C. Guyn In Memory
     Thomas C. Guyn, a veteran of the Civil War, and son of Robert and Mary Guyn was born at Porter, Ohio, August 21, 1840, and died May 24, 1922, aged 81 years, 9 months, and 3 days.
     He was united in marriage with Elizabeth Rife on October 21, 1863, and to this union one son, James L., was born, who with his mother preceded him to their heavenly home.
    Mr. Guyn is survived by three grandchildren, Mrs. Omar Rife and Mrs. Blanche Mink, of Bulaville, and Thomas G. Guyn of Wapato, Washington, and two great grandsons, Estel Mink and Thomas Jack Guyn.  He is also survived by two brothers amd four sisters.
    Since the death of his son he has been tenderly cared for by his granddaughters, Mrs. Rife and Mrs. Mink.  He will be sadly missed in their homes and by his neighbors and many friends.  We trust what is our loss will be his eternal gain. There was no sacrifice too great for him to make for those who cried for him so kindly. We would have kept him longer, but the death angel touched him and he slept.  His many acts of kindness all through life will be a solace and comfort to those left behind. As we looked on his peaceful face these words came to our mind, "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord."  He united with the Bulaville Church, February 19, 1893, and was always at church services when health would permit.
    The funeral services were held at Bulaville Church Sunday at 10 A. M. by Rev. Ewing, interment in the Rife Cemetery by H. K. Butler.

     Sad and sudden was the call,
     Of him so dearly loved by all.
     His memory still is ever dear,
     The flowers we laid upon his grave
     May whither and decay.
     But fresh with love within our hearts,
     His memory will ever stay.

Card of thanks - We desire to extend our hearthfelt thanks to our friends and neighbors for their kindly help and sympathy in our time of need.  The family.

Gallia Times
Volume XXIV
Number 25
June 22, 1922
Gallipolis, Ohio
Transcribed by Michael L. Trowbridge

Halley, Hugh P.

OLD SOLDIER, HUGH P. HALLEY, PASSES
His Passing Leaves But Seven Union Veterans In Gallia County- Funeral At Providence Church At 2 Sunday P. M .
     Hugh P. Halley, a Union soldier of the '60's, died at 8:30 o'clock last night at the home of his son, Fleming R. Halley, about 3 miles back of Bladen. It had been known here for a week or two that he was ill and that little or no hope for his recovery was entertained.
     Sounding of taps for this venerable and lifelong resident of Ohio Twp., leaves but seven of his old comrades in this county. One of them Jacob Spires, long a resident of Alice, has really been making his home, at least most of the last year with relatives at Marion, Ohio. Still another, T. J. Clark, is a patient in the Holzer Hospital.

ONE SURVIVOR HERE                                                                                  
     Now there is but one old soldier in the lower part of the county- James Gatewood, whose post office is Crown City but whose home is in Ohio twp.
     Dr. A. B. Garrett is the only surviving "boy in blue" in Gallipolis or in the tier of townships extending straight back from this point to the Jackson line, that is, Gallipolis, Green, Perry and Greenfield townships.
     The other three survivors are M. C. Boice, Cheshire R. D.; Harvey Russell, Vinton; Francis W. Brookman, Kerr; "Squire David R. Edwards died at his home in Greenfield twp. late in March.
     Mr. Halley was in his 91st year, having been born on Feb. 10, 1847 . He is the last of his family that has had an important part in the upbuilding (sic) of the county. His exact age was 90 years, 6 months, and 23 days.
     In Feb. 15, 1864, when a lad of 17 years, he enlisted at Mercerville in the war against secession and became a member of Co.F, 33rd regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, under Col. James H. Montgomery, a notable warrior from Ohio Twp.
     Mr. Halley remained in the service until July 15, 1865, when he was honorably discharged at Louisville, Ky. After the war he was a member of the G. A. R. post at Bladen until it had to be disbanded because of it's dwindling membership through deaths.
     When still a young man Mr. Halley married Susan Day and they lived where the son Fleming now owns and lives. She died in March, 1885. They are survived by three sons besides Fleming R.- Lee Halley of Gallipolis, Alzora of Eureka and James Halley of Bladen. There are 10 grandchildren and several great- grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be held at Providence Church, of which deceased was a member, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, in charge of Rev. C. R. Halley.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
3 Sept 1937
Transcribed by Kathy Hill Lynch

Hamilton, John A.

Departed.
     Captain John A. Hamilton, one of our most highly esteemed and worthy citizens, departed this life at half past six o'clock last Wednesday evening, September 3rd. His virtue are known to all of us. Vice, he had none. He was born March 18, 1840, and came to this City with his mother and the rest of the family when about 10 years of age. At an early age he taught school in Green Township. in the Beardsley Settlement. He clerked for some time in Henry M. Onderdonk's book store, in this City. He was bookkeeper for the late grocery house of John A. Robinson, and Robinson & Bailey.
     In 1862 he enlisted in Company B, of the 91st O. V. I., Captain James Niday, as Orderly Sergeant, and participated in many severe skirmishes and battles in the Shenadpah Valley, being promoted to 2nd and 1st Lieutenant, and finally Captain.
     For many years he served with honesty and fidelity as cashier of The First National Bank, of this City, and was one of the directors of the same. In the meantime he was elected to many local positions of trust and honor, by almost a unanimous vote - serving as City Treasurer, and Secretary and Treasurer of several Building and Loan Associations, member and President of the City Council, one of the Board of Trade, a director of the Gallipolis, McArthur & Columbus Railroad, and in fact has been connected with almost everey work of enterprise and importance in which the people were interested during his life time. Such a man cannot pass away without leaving a vacancy hard to fill.
     But above all these things he was a good citizen, a true friend, a kind husband and father, and his memory will be kept green with all of us for years to come. His funeral services took place at his late residence last Saturday afternoon, September 6, and were conducted by Rev. W. H. Lewis, in the double capacity of Chaplain of the Lodge of Odd Fellows, of which he was prominent member, and as Minister of the Gospel. He was buried at Mound Hill Cemetery, M. R. Gross conducting the burial. A large concourse of friends followed him to the tomb. Every citizen turned out to pay the last respects to his memory. His family consisted of wife and two daughters. He was a brother of Captain R. L. Hamilton and Engineer Robert Hamilton of the Steamer Boone. Peace be with him.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Volume XVII
Number 42
September 9, 1884
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed By: MLT

Hix, John A.

Mr. Hix Dead

Mr. John A. Hix of Kanauga, said to have been as fine a man as there is in the county, died this morning, leaving a second wife and two sons, Eli and John of Cheshire township, by his first wife. The funeral services and burial will be at Poplar Church next Sunday at one o’clock, conducted by Rev. W. J. Fulton. [Note by Henny Evans, John A. Hix served in Co. D, 141st OVI.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February 4, 1910
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Holcomb, Zara

A Dead Soldier's Record
     Zara Holcomb was born Jan. 9th, 1837, in Gallia County, O. Was married to Miss Susannah Wilcox, on January 11, 1877. To this union one child was born, Mr. Holcomb enlisted in the Civil War on August 12, 1861, and was honorably discharged on September 19, 1864.
     He engaged in the following battles:
     1. Bull Run, 2nd battle, Aug. 10, 1862
     2. Frederickburg, Sept. 12, 1862
     3. South Mountain, Sept. 14, 1862
     4. Antietam, Sept. 17, 1862
     5. Tallahoma, June 23, 1863
     6. Hoover's Gap, June 23, 1863
     7. Brown's Ferry, June 27, 1863
     8. Mission Ridge, Nov. 22, 1863
     9. Cloyd's Mt., May 9-10, 1864
    10. Lynchburg, June 17-18, 1864
    11. Cabletown, July 15, 1864
    12. Charleston, July 19, 1864
    13. Kearnstown, July 23, 1864
    14. Martinsburg, July 25, 1864
    15. Hallstown, Aug. 24, 1864
    16. Berryville, Sept. 3rd, 1864
    17. Opequan, Sept. 19th, 1864
     Died July 20th, 1899. Funeral Friday at 2:30 P. M. at the Vinton F. B. Church, was by the Grand Army, Post of Vinton. He being a member of that Post. The Women's Relief Corps, taking part in the exercises. Burial by Undertaker Butler.
     W. J. Fulton.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume XI
Number 169
July 22, 1899
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed By: MLT

Holsten, William Sr.

     Mr. William Holsten, Sr. of Eureka, and old soldier of J. H. M. Montgomery's Company of the 33rd O. V. I. and known among the boys as "dad" is in very feeble condition owing to old age.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume XIII
Number 9
January 3, 1900

Transcribed By: MLT

Hughes, Albert C.

Civil War Veteran Dies In East Gallipolis
Funeral Services For Late A. C. Hughes To Be Held On Sunday
     Albert C. Hughes, one of the few remaining Civil War Veterans in the County, died Thursday evening at 6:30 at his home in East Gallipolis, following an illness since last November. Mr. Hughes was born in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, 84 years ago, where he entered the war. He came to Gallipolis at the close of the war and has lived here since. He was a cabinet maker by trade and worked for years for the old Fuller and Hutsinpiller factory. He is survived by a widow. Mr. Hughes was a m4mber of the Knights of Pythias Lodge, who will be in charge of the burial. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at his late home in East Gallipolis. Rev. A. H. Beardsley officiating. Burial in the family lot in Pine Street Cemetery by W. N. Hayward.

Gallipolis Tribune
Volume LVII
Number 34
August 23, 1928
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed By: MLT

Johnson, Walter

     The saddest occurrence to us of the week was the death of Walter Johnson, at his home in Guyan township on Friday, May 12, at 2 o'clock p.m. Mr. Johnson had been in poor health for a number of years from spinal and kidney trouble, but was able to be around until about a week ago, when he submitted to a surgical operation in hope of removing the difficulty. The operation proved more than his physical condition could stand and at the time mentioned he passed away.
     He was one of Gallia county's best citizens, honest, industrious and in every way a first-class citizen and his death is deeply regretted by all who knew him. He was a Virginian by birth and came to this county about the year 1860 and worked at the carpenter's trade for several years, building many of the frame residences of Guyan and adjoinging townships. He enlisted in 1861 in the 4th W.Va. O.V.I. serving three full years, since which time he worked at his trade and farming. By his industry he procured one of the best farms in that community which he cultivated with success.
     He leaves a widow and a large family, some of whom are grown to man and womanhood and constitute a very prominent and influential portion of the community. Deceased was about sixty years of age. His funeral serivces were conducted at Good Hope church, of which he was a member, on Sunday at 10 o'clock by Rev. N. Burnett and the remains were laid away in the cemetery near by. The Journal extends sorrowful sympathy to the bereaved widow and children.

[ Note: Walter Johnson married Leatha F. Williams, daughter of John and Lucy (Sartain) Williams in 1865. She died a few months later, and in 1869 he married her sister, Anne.]

The Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, May 17, 1899
Contributed by Eve Hughes

Johnston, Leonard

Fell Dead.
     Mr. Leonard Johnston, an old colored soldier living at Evergreen, ate a hearty dinner today and took sick right away after rising from the table and died before a Doctor could be called. He was a good old colored man near 80 years old.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume IX
Number 147
June 18, 1898
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed By: MLT

Jones, Homer C.

     Mr. D. W. Jones is in receipt of a telegram announcing the sudden death of his brother, Hon. Homer C. Jones, at Alva, Oklahoma T’y., yesterday (Sunday) morning. He had received a letter Saturday from Capt. Jones’ wife saying that he had pleurisy, but that he was feeling better, and was not regarded as being in danger.
     Capt. Jones was well known in this section of the State, and his death will be felt as a personal loss to the many old soldiers who met him at so many camp-fires and reunions.
     He was born October 17, 1834, served nearly four years in the 18th Reg. O.V.I., much of the time as an aid on Gen’l. Thomas’ staff. At the close of the war he began the practice of law at McArthur, and was long the leader of the bar there. He served the people of this district as State Senator four years.
     Under Harrison’s administration he received an important appointment which took him to Washington where he moved with his family. In his position there it became his duty to hear and pass upon many land cases, and he made a record as one of the best Government land lawyers in the Department. Desiring to take advantage of his special training there he resolved on going West and opening a law office, which he did last summer, going to Guthrie, O.T., [transcriber’s note, Oklahoma Territory] where he formed a law partnership, but taking up his residence in Alva a short distance away, where he likewise opened up a law office with his son. He was appointed a member of the Town Site Commission a Government position charged with important duties in that new territory, and which position he held at the time of his death.
     Capt. Jones had hosts of friends in Vinton and all the adjoining counties, who will feel his death deeply.
     He leaves five sons, all grown and a widow.

April 25 1894
Gallipolis Journal
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Jones, John S.

From the Falls City (Nebraska) News.

Dr. John S. Jones
    Dr. J. S. Jones was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, on the 14th day of July 1846. In 1862 he enlisted as a drummer boy in the late war, for the chance of being mustered in as a Regular. Served three years time, returned to his home in Centerville, Gallia County, Ohio, after whiich he studied medicine under physicians there until 1866. He then entered Miami Medical College, where he graduated in 1866. Came to Nebraska, and settled in Rulo in July, 1870; was married in March, 1878.
     Dr. Jones as a Physcian was ranked as one of the foremost in the County. As a man he was very respected by all. His practice was very extensive, which in the sick chamber his step was always welcome in perfect confidence of his unquestionable ability.
     In his death we have lost a worthy citizen, and an intelligent physician. And while we mourn the departed, let us not forget his honored and inestimale trophies left behind.

Gallipolis Journal
Volume XLVII
Number 13
February 2, 1882
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed By: MLT

Karnes, Captain G. W.

Death Of Captain G. W. Karnes
     Captain George W. Karnes, whose illness in the last five months has been frequently mentioned, passed away at the home of his son, Charles, at the corner of Third and Spruce Streets, at 6 o'clock,
Wednesday evening, February 20, 1895, and in the 66th year of his age. Being born, November 13, 1829. His funeral services will be conducted from his late home, at 12:30 o'clock, Rev. W. E. I. D'Argent of the Presbyterian Church, his burial following at Buffalo, West Virginia, where he has two children buried. Hayward and son being in charge.
     Captain Karnes was born in Monroe County, West Virginia, and was raised on a farm. He learned the trade of plastering there and yet a young man moved down to Buffalo on Kanawha, where he was married to Sarah E. Hanley, when only 22 years of age. By this marriage he became the father of ten children. Three daughters and four sons surviving, and three dying in infancy. He came to Gallipolis to live, about fourteen years ago, where he has prosecuted his trade, until the last few years, when he became so crippled with rhematism that he was helpless, and last summer he was stricken with paralysis and has been with his son, Charles, ever since. He joined the Presbyterian
Church two or three months ago and died happy in the Christian's hope. He served the Union cause by first enlisting in the 8th V. I. of West Virginia, and was merged into the 7th West Virginia Cavalry
service. He was captured by the Confederates and spent six months in Libby Prison, and it was there he contracted rheumatism and had his feet frozen. He sereved nearly four years in the war and was drawing a pension of $17 a month at the time of his death. Captain Karnes was a citizen for whom every one had regard. He was a splendid, upright man and his family will have the kindness sympathy of all in their loss.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume III
Number 45
February 21, 1895
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed By: MLT

Kerns, Thomas

     Thomas Kerns was the son of Henry and Mary Gilbert Kerns and was born January 26, (sic) 1839, and departed this life March 19, 1913.
     He enlisted in the Civil War as a private in Capt. James Gatewood's company G, First regiment of Heavy Artillery enrolled August 22, 1862, and received honorable discharge June 20, 1865, at Knoxville, Tenn. After returning from the war he located on a farm in Green township and followed that occupation till his death. He served his township with credit as member of the board of education, trustee and in other responsible positions. [16 years as president]
     He was married to Climena Harrington Oct. 25, 1868, and they became the parents of eight children. His wife preceded him to the Great Beyond four years ago Feb. 7.
     He is survived by the following daughters: Mrs. Rose Payne of New Albany, Ind., Mrs. Florence Hay, of Huntington, W. Va., Mrs. May Russell, of Gallipolis,