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ALBERTSON, I. N.
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, Thursday, April 15, 1920
I. N. ALBERTSON, OLD BANGORIAN, IS DEAD
I. N. Albertson, aged 79 years, a former resident of
Bangor, but who has been spending recent winters in the South
because of his health, died last evening at his home at St.
Cloud, Fla., of grippe.
Mr. Albertson served three years in the Civil war,
enlisting at Belvidere, N. J. and being assigned to Company D,
11th regiment, N. J. volunteers. He was wounded at the battle of
Chancellorsville and was commissioned a lieutenant just before
the war closed.
Mr. Albertson came to Bangor forty years ago and has
resided here ever since, with the exceptoin [sic] of having
spent the last ten winters in the South. He was a member of
Albert Jones Post, G. A. R. And the St. Cloud M. E. Church.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. C. C. Cokefair of Duluth,
Minn; two brothers, E. H. Albertson, who has been spending the
winter with the deceased and N. J. Albertson of Hope, N. J. Also
three sons, Edward M. Of Seattle, Wash.; Wilbur N. of Cleveland,
O., and E. S. of Bangor. The remains will be brought here for
burial. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Bangor (Pa.) Daily News
ASHTON, Charles Dwight
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, Thursday, April 29, 1920
CHARLES DWIGHT ASHTON
Charles Dwight Ashton was born in Middletown, Conn.,
March 14, 1841, and passed away at the National Soldiers Home in
Tennessee April 17, 1920, being 79 years, one month and three
days old.
Comrade Ashton enlisted in the service of his country
Feb. 11, 1864, in the 1sth [sic] Conn. H. A., Co. H, at
Hartford, Conn., and served to the close of the war.
Comrade Ashton was united in marriage to Mary E. Husley
on March 13, 1864. There was born to ths marriage one son, born
Nov. 29, 1866, died July 3, 1870. Mrs. Ashton died Dec. 23,
1898. Comrade Ashton was connected in early life and united with
the Congregationalist church and lived a faithful member until
1900, when he was joined im marriage to Grace Etta Stewart, and
resided in Middletown, Conn. Here he united with the M. E.
Church by letter, remaining there until 1913, when he and Mrs.
Ashton moved to St. Cloud, Fla., transferring their membership
to the M. E. Church, where he remained an active member til the
time of his death. His life was wholly given up to his family
and church.
He possessed a rare ability of quoting and applying
Scripture suitable for all occasions.
He was a member of the G. A. R. Post. There remain to
mourn their loss his wife and one daughter, Evelyn; one brother
and one sister, Frank B. And Mattie Ashton Park of Middletown,
Conn.
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BAILEY, William Henry
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, November 26, 1925, pg. 123
WILLIAM HENRY BAILEY
William H. Bailey entered into life eternal November 14,
1925, at St. Cloud, Florida in his eighty-seventh year. He was
born in Ohio in 1837, and moved at an early age with his parents
to Connecticut. He was a veteran of the Civil War, serving in
the 6th Connecticut Volunteer Company. He was the last survivor
of a family of eight children. He is survived by his widow Mrs.
Wm. H. Bailey.
(Additional note: according to his death record, he was
buried in Gassetts, VT)
BAILEY, William J.
ST. CLOUD NEWS, August 18, 1933
Wm. J. Bailey, now in his 84th year, with his wife, Mrs. Lola
Palmer, and Joe Keen, has returned from a motor trip through the
West, totaling 7,336 miles. They visited Montana, staying with
the Baileys' daughter at Glacier Park, Mr. Bailey's old home,
where they attended rodeos and Mr. Bailey renewed friendships
with Indians he had known.
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, October 19, 1933, pg. 5
W. J. Bailey to Be Buried At Arlington
Funeral services for William J. Bailey, age 83, veteran
of the Civil War and former Indian Scout Interpreter in the
West, were conducted Sunday at 3 p. m. from the Eiselstein Bros.
funeral chapel with the Rev. E. C. Dewey officiating. The body
was shipped Wednesday to Arlington, Virginia, for burial in the
Arlington National cemetary [sic].
Mr. Bailey passed away Saturday, October 14, at his home
at 14th St. and Massachussets [sic] avenue.
Besides his membership in the G. A. R., Mr. Bailey was
an honorary member of the Spanish American Veteran organization.
Prior to his retirement he was connected with the Navy Yards in
Washington, D. C., for eighteen years.
Surviving relatives are the widow, Mrs. Irene E. Bailey
of this city; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Solway of Browning, Montana;
a brother, Louis J. Bailey of Clarendon, Virginia, and two
grandchildren.
ST. CLOUD NEWS, Friday, October 20, 1933
Funeral services for Wm. J. Bailey, who died at his home
on Massachusetts avenue on Saturday, Oct. 12, were conducted in
the Eiselstein Funeral Chapel on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 3 p. m. Rev.
Dewey of the Methodist church officiated. There was also the
ritual service by the G. A. R. Post. The body was shipped by
Eiselstein Brothers to Washington for burial in Arlington
Cemetery. Mr. Bailey was born August 24, 1850 in Alexandria, Va.
He leaves his wife, Irene E. Bailey, one daughter, Mrs. Mary
Solway, Browning, Montana, and one brother, Louis J. Bailey of
Clarington, Va.
BILLINGS, W. F.
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, 3 April 1924
COMRADE W. F. BILLINGS
Comrade W. F. Billings, who recently died in St. Cloud
quite suddenly was born in Blackstone, Mass. He was only a boy
when his country's call stirred his young heart of 16 years to
enlist. Mr. And Mrs. Billings celebrated their Golden Wedding in
Auburg, R. I. before coming down to St. Cloud. They had lived
together 54 years in October.
Since coming here Mr. Billings had a beautiful home
erected on Florida avenue and Eleventh street and just a few
days before he was called away sold it to Mr. Bookhout.
Mr. Billings was a member of the Baptist church in their
northern home, but since coming here was not able to attend. He
with his wife had traveled extensively seeking aid for Mrs.
Billings, who has been a semi-invalid for years with anthritis
[sic]. He cared for her so tenderly she feels her loss very
keenly.
Mr. Billings was a member and commander of the Bidewell
Wilknison [sic] Post and was delegated and officiated as one of
the body-guards at President McKinley's funeral in Buffalo, N.
Y. He has a brother who has been the editor of the Milford
Gazette for over forty years.
Mr. Billings was laid out in his uniform with his own
flag draped over the casket. The Eiselstein Brothers conducted
their part of the service in their inimitable way. The beautiful
Grand Army service was held. Rev. Callan preached a comforting
sermon. Mr. Shore sang effectively "Some Day the Silver Cord
Will Break," and so it was, the brother laid down to a peaceful
rest and when Comrade Cummings sounded taps, the commander most
fittingly repeated, "Taps have sounded, lights are out, the
comrade sleeps."
(Additional note: funeral records show the body was shipped
to Milford, MA for burial.)
BLOOD, Clark D.
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, April 8, 1920, pg. 6
RESOLUTION
AT the regular meeting of St. Cloud Garrison No. 141,
Army and Navy Union held on the 15th day of March A. D. 1920 a
committee was appointed to draw up resolutions:
WHEREAS, it has pleased the Great Commander to removed
from our midst our friend and comrade, Clark D. Blood formerly
of the 1st Massachusetts Cavalry, we humbly bow our heads in
submission to his will. And Therefore
Be It Resolved, that we extend to the family of the
deceased our heartfelt sympathy in this their great bereavement.
It was further resolved that a copy of these resolutions be
filed in the records of the Garrison; that a copy be sent to his
family and also that a copy be sent to the St Cloud Tribune for
publication. D. B. HULL
F. RATH
FRANK MUNSELL
- Committee
BOBO, Wilson
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, February 3, 1919, pg. 5
Wilson (Daddy) Bobo, who spent several winters here died
Jan. 30th at Sandusky, Ohio, and was buried at Piqua, Ohio, on
Sunday. When Mr. Bobo left St. Cloud in March he had had a toe
removed. Later it was necessary to remove his foot, and still
later the entire limb was amputated. He was thought to be
recovering for three months after the last operation, but became
suddenly worse and died Friday.
BROWN, N. L.
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, June 5, 1919
COMRADE N. L. BROWN IS DEAD
Mrs. Mabel Davidson of Maryland avenue has a letter from
Eva Brown Dasen telling of the death of her father, N. L. Brown,
who passed away quietly on the evening of their arrival at their
Northern home, at Fayetteville, N. Y., on May 26. He had left
St. Cloud on May 23.
Comrade Brown had been in failing health some time. He
leaves his wife, one daughter (Mrs. Eva Dasen), and a son (Floyd
Brown) to mourn his departure.
Comrade Brown and his family had passed about nine
winters in St. Cloud, where he had been engaged in the grocery
business. Interment was at Fayetteville.
BAUGHMAN, Samuel
ST. CLOUD NEWS, Friday, July 31, 1936, pg. 6
SAMUEL BAUGHMAN
Samuel Baughman, _4, died on Thursday, July 23 at his
home, 722 New York avenue. He had resided here for the past five
and one-half years and was a native of Pennsylvania.
No services were held here and the body was forwarded by
Eiselstein Brothers to Chanute, Kan., his former, home, for
interment.
Besides his widow, Mrs. Sina M. Baughman, he is survied
by on son, Walter Baughman, of Chanute, and one daughter, Mrs.
Nellie Reed of Cleveland.
He was a Union soldier, who fought under Grant at
Shiloah, and often described how he took personal orders from
the great Union army chieftain during the early days of the
Civil War. Colonel Baughman, as he was generally described in
later years, served until the end of the conflict, after having
gone thru the fighting at Lookout Mountain and at Vicksburg. He
moved to Kansas soon after the close of the war and was named
sheriff of his county a little later. His spectacular battles
against invading Indians across Indian Territry [sic] border
brought him prominence for many years following. When he retired
from that office he was named Justice of the Peace, "Squire" of
the original type, a post he held for many years.
BRIDGES, Arthur
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, February 28, 1918, pg. 3
COMRADE BRIDGES DIES IN TENNESSEE
Word has been received of the death and burial of
Comrade Arthur Bridges, at the Soldiers' Home in Tennessee. He
answered the last call on February 20th, 1918, and was buried on
February 22nd.
Comrade Bridges came to St. Cloud from the state of
Washington three or four years ago, and bought property on
Connecticut avenue and Twelfth. There he resided until January,
1918, when he left for the home. He leaves several children in
the Western states.
Mr. Bridges was a man who had held many important public
positions in the city from which he came. He served in Company
D, 25th Iowa Infantry during the Civil War.
BRIMHALL, Samuel M.
ST. CLOUD NEWS, Friday, June 19, 1936, pg. 4
SAMUEL M. BRIMHALL
Col. Samuel M. Brimhall, 98, of State Center, Iowa and
Saint Cloud, and who has been spending the past eight months in
Bradenton, died on Saturday, June 13th. Col. Brimhall, Union
Veteran of the Civil War, enlisted in the Union Army in 1861 and
participated in 15 battles in the war between the states, being
twice wounded.
Mr. Brimhall was well known here having spent several
winters in St. Cloud. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. R. E.
Richeson of State Center; a niece, Mrs. O. P. Johnson, of St.
Cloud; and two brother, Charles Brimhall of Schaller, Iowa, and
H. L. Brimhall of Sandwich, Ill.
BUCKLEY, H. H.
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, Thursday, March 19, 1914, pg. 6
COMRADE H. H. BUCKLEY
Death claimed Comrade H. H. Buckley Tuesday, March 17th
at 5:30 p. m.
He was seventy-four years of age, having been born in
New York state in 1840. Immediately after the war he moved to
Kansas, living there until 1909, when he came to St. Cloud.
He was a member of Co. I, 17th Illinois Cav. And ranked
as a Second Leutenant [sic].
The body was taken to Waukesha, Kansas for interment.
Comrade Buckley's wife preceded him into the eternal
rest seven years ago. Three sons are left, on of whom, H. W.
Arrived in St. Cloud before his father's death, and accompanied
the body back to Kansas.
BULLARD, William H.
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, Thursday, July 10, 1919
WILLIAM H. BULLARD DIES AT HIS MICHIGAN HOME
From the Niles (Mich.) Daily Sun of June 27 it is
learned that William H. Bullard, brother of Comrade James F.
Bullard and Mrs. Z. Barager, both of St. Cloud, died at his
home, in that Michigan city, early in the morning of the date
named. Mr. Bullard's death followed a prolonged illness, in
which he gradually failed until about four weeks ago, when he
became bedridden.
The deceased was 77 years old and was one of the pioneer
business men of Niles, being many years in the grocery business
there. A number of years ago he retired from business, and since
that time he had devoted much time to public matters, having
held the office of juvenile agent and other county offices. He
was well known thruout [sic] his community and many of its
citizens mourn his death, says the Niles newspaper.
Mr. Bullard was a veteran of the Civil War, having
served in many important engagements as drummer boy. Among his
prized possessions was the drum he carried in the army. In late
years it had been his pleasure to play this drum at Memorial day
celebrations in Niles or at Paw Paw with his brother James. He
was a mere boy when the war broke out, but he was fired by
patriotic zeal to serve his country in its hour of need in
whatever capacity was possible.
Mr. and Mrs. Bullard observed their golden wedding
anniversary in June a year ago in their hospitable home, and had
he lived until tomorrow they would have rounded out fifty-one
years of married life together.
Mr. Bullard is survived by his wife, two brothers, and
two sisters, the brothers being Stephen Bullard of Hamilton
township, near Decatur, Mich., and J. F. Bullard of St. Cloud,
and the sisters being Mrs. Eliza Farnsworth of Bangor, Mich.,
and Mrs. Z. Barager of St. Cloud.
Mrs. Barager had arrived in Niles on June 28, and
Comrade Bullard of St. Cloud went from Johnson City, Tenn.,
where he had gone for a stay at the national soldiers' home
there.
Interment was in Silver Brook cemetery, near Niles; and
the burial was conducted by Rev. H. T. Scherer of the
Presbyterian church.
The deceased veteran had visited at length in St. Cloud
and is well known here, where many of the acquaintances and
friends he made here will mourn the fact that they will not
again have the pleasure of his company in their city.
BURCH, J. N.
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, April 10, 1919, pg. 3
RESOLUTIONS ON DEATH COMRADE J. N. BURCH
The following resolutions were passed by the New England
Society, on the death of Comrade J. N. Burch, who was secretary
of the society at the time of his death:
Whereas, In the providence of Almighty God, Brother
Burch has been removed by the hand of death from our society;
and
Whereas, In his life he represented true manhood and
brotherly kindness; therefore be it
Resolved, that we as an organization, will endeavor to
carry out his manly principles; and be it further
Resolved, that we as an organization, will endeavor to
his children and friends our heartfelt sympathy and recommend
that these resolutions be spread upon our records,
Respectfully submitted,
J. W. RICHARSON
DANIEL HARVEY
F. P. WENTWORTH
Committee
BURKHARDT, Cyrus
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, January 23, 1919, pg. 8
CYRUS BURKHARDT
Comrade Cyrus Burkhardt dropped dead at noon of Monday
while trimming trees in his small grove, in this city. The
Carlson & Newton undertaking establishment prepared the remains
immediately for shipment to Manville, Pa., on Tuesday afternoon.
BURR, Elliott Remus
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, April 4, 1918, pg. 5
E. R. BURR
Elliot Remus Burr passed to the Great Beyond on March
27th, at the age of 75 years, of heart failure. The remains were
prepared for burial by C. E. Carlson and shipped Tuesday of this
week to Goodland, Ind. A funeral service was held at the
Methodist church here Monday afternoon.
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, May 9, 1918, pg. 5
CAMRADE [sic] E. R. BURR
Comrade Eliott R. Burr, who died in this city several
weeks ago, was one of the Tribune's oldest subscribers, and
always read each issue with pleasure. At the time of his death
here but little information concerning his life was at hand, but
his week we received the following information, which we believe
his many friends here will be glad to have for future reference
to the memory of a noble man:
Elliott R. Burr was born in Cuba, N. Y. July 31, 1842,
and passed away at St. Cloud, Florida, March 27, 1918, and was
laid to rest by the side of his wife at Goodland, Ind., April 6,
1918. Mr. Burr enlisted in the 136th Regiment, Company K, New
York Infantry, at the age of 19. Was married to Sarah J. Vorhels
at Friendship, N. Y., June 14, 1863. Eight children were born to
them, seven of whom survive - F. R. Burr, Susan B. Noland,
Dickson, Tenn., Mrs. Emma Swartz, deceased, Anna B. May,
Lynchburg, Va., Edward Burr, of Lynn Haven, Fla., W. W. Burr
University of Nebraska, and Chas. G. Burr, V. P. I., Blacksburg,
Va., and thirty-two grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
While Mr. Burr had not been well the past year, the end
was unexpected. Miss Jean Burr, a cousin, was with him when the
end came; a daughter, Mrs. Noland and a niece, Miss Lena Smith,
each of whom had spent the winter in St. Cloud, having returned
to their homes. Three of his children came to St. Cloud to
attend the funeral services here and to accompany their father
to Indiana. At St. Cloud funeral services were held at the M. E.
Church of which Mr. Burr was a member. A former pastor, Rev. J.
B. Westcott, an old soldier and a close friend of Mr. Burr, had
charge of the services. The members of the G. A. R. Post
escorted the body to the train. At Goodland the party was met by
personal friends of the deceased, a number of whom are surviving
members of the Goodland G. A. R. The remains were taken to the
home of a friend and held until the funeral. A great many
friends called to express sympathy to the members of the family.
The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church. The
deceased was escorted to the church by the members of the G. A.
R., who acted as honorary pall bearers, there being many
personal friends. A short but beautiful service was held. A male
quartette sang "Saved by Grace" and "Abide With Me."
Mr. Burr was known wherever he lived by his high sense
of honor, suffering loss rather than break his word. To all who
knew him, the text of Rev. Servies was most appropriate - "A
good name is rather to be chosen than great riches and loving
favor rather than silver and gold." - Proverbs 22, verse 21.
BURR, John B.
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, August 10, 1916, front pg.
FORMER ST. CLOUD MAN DIES IN IOWA
Comrade John B. Burr, One of the Valiant Soldiers of Civil
War, Answers the Call
(Davenport (Iowa) Daily Times)
John B. Burr, veteran of the Civil War, Past Commander
of August Wentz Post No. 1, G. A. R., and a prominent and highly
respected citizen of Davenport for many years, is dead. He
passed away Sunday morning, July 30th, 1916, at 3:30 o'clock,
after an illness extending over many months.
Mr. Burr was born in Toronto, Canada, January 27, 1844.
He was married to Mary A. L. Donald at Crystal Lake, McHenery
County, Illinois, on October 12, 1874.
Mr. Burr was one of the valiant soldiers of the Civil
War. He enlisted at Elgin, Illinois, on August 8, 1861, with
Company A, Thirty-sixth Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry.
He was discharged at St. Louis to enable him to re-enlist in
Troop C, Cavalry, Mississippi Marine Brigade, on January 18,
1863. He was honorably discharged from Company E, Infantry, with
rank of sergeant, on January 18, 1865, by general order of the
War Department.
Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Mary A. Burr, two
daughters, Mrs. F. A. Amos, 1917 Vine Street, and Miss Maud
Burr, at home. One son, Donald R. Burr, died in Milwaukee two
years ago. A sister, Mrs. Georg Feldner of Grand Rapids, Mich.,
and a brother, William R. Burr of Crystal Lake, Ill., also
survive, besides four grandchildren, Margaret and Frederick
Amos, of this city, and Dorothy and Mary Burr of Sandwich,
Illinois.
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