GENERAL JAMES G. BLUNT GRAVESTONE PHOTO
The Leavenworth Times, Tuesday Morning, July 28, 1881
THE
DEAD VETERAN
The Remains of Gen. J. G. Blunt to be Brought Here--His Life in Kansas
The announcement of the death of General James
G. Blunt, which occurred in Washington Monday, which was made through THE TIMES
yesterday morning, was the subject of general comment throughout the city
yesterday, coupled with many _expression of regret at the passing away of the
old veteran. The general had not been a resident of this city for many years,
but he had been prominently identified with the earlier history of the state,
thousands of the old settlers throughout the state having been acquainted with
him. General Blunt came to the state during its first years of settlement,
locating in Anderson county, where he was engaged in the practice of medicine.
He was an ardent free state man, and was a member of the constitutional
convention, which met at Wyandotte. When the war for the union broke out
he was created lieutenant colonel of the Third Kansas regiment of volunteers.
After some service, in which he distinguished himself, he was promoted to a
brigadier-generalcy of volunteers, and shortly after attained the rank of
major-general. His service was mainly along the border of Missouri and
Kansas, where he was personally engaged in many of the battles which took place
upon this historic and bloody ground. He was known as a brave and resolute
officer and a determined fighter.
At the close of hostilities he became engaged in business in Chicago, and
afterward in Washington, making occasional visits to this city, where his widow
now resides. He leaves a wife and two children, a son and daughter, the
latter the wife of CoI. J. H. Gilpatrick.
Col. Gilpatrick said last night that the remains would not be even temporarily
placed in a vault in Washington, as was first intended, but would be brought
here at once, within a few days, where they will be interred. Information
has been received that the body has been embalmed, and therefore can be sent
through at once. At first it was the intention to deposit it in a vault at
Washington until cold weather set in and then ship it here.
The funeral will take place from the family residence, at the corner of Sixth
and Chestnut Streets, due notice of which will be given.
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PHOTO AND OBITUARY CONTRIBUTED BY ROBERT COLLINS