William Thoburn
Kentucky Post, Wednesday, 30 August 1905, page 5
Commander William Thoburn, of Nelson Post, GAR, of Newport, stated today that neither the officers nor members of Nelson Post were responsible for the failure of the Grand Army veterans to participate in the funeral of Francis Winters yesterday. The GAR members requested they be allowed to march before the hearse, following the firing squad from Ft Thomas.
Sergt. Cornelius, in charge of the regulars, refused to permit this, and said the members of Nelson Post should march behind the hearse. Commander Thoburn replied the position behind the hearse was for the members of the family and as for bringing up the rear of the funeral cortege was out of the question. Commander Thoburn will call on Capt. ray of the Fourth Infantry today to see if Sergt. Cornelius did not exceed his authority in refusing the Nelson post a position in the front of the funeral cortege.
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Kentucky Post, Wednesday, 14 October 1908, page 3
William Thoburn, 70, a veteran of the Civil War, died yesterday at his home on Fifth st. near York. He had been a resident of Newport for many years. the funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon from the residence.
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Cincinnati Enquirer, Wednesday, 14 October 1908, page 9
William Thoburn, aged 70, a veteran of the Civil War, died yesterday at his home on Fifth street near York. He had been a resident of Newport for many years. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon from the residence.