KIEHL, Amos
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, March 2, 1933, front pg.
Funeral Service Conducted For Amos Kiehl
Short funeral services for Amos Kiehl, who died at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. J. P. Becker, on Saturday, were held at the
Eiselstein Bros. funeral home Wednesday at 10 a. m. The body,
accompanied by a son, J. L. Kiehl, was taken to Greensburg, Pa., for
interment in the family burial plot in St. Clair cemetery. Rev. E.
C. Dewey, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, and the Rev. C.
W. Caldwell, of the Presbyterian church, officiated at the funeral
service.
Amos Kiehl was born near Greensburg, Pa., May 25, 1844, and
died in St. Cloud Feb. 26, 1933, aged 88 years, 9 months and 1 day.
He was a son of John and Daphia Kiehl, pioneer residents of
Greensburg, Pa., and was the last of a family of eleven children.
Mr. Kiehl was a member of the 2nd Reformed Church of
Greensburg, for almost 70 years. He enlisted in Co. B, 142nd Pa.
Vol. Inf., in Aug. 1862, and served until the close of the Civil
War. So far as is known he is the last surviving member of Company
B.
The deceased was a retired employee of the Pennsylvania
railroad, residing all his life in Greensburg until 1- years ago
when he took up his permanent residence in St. Cloud. His wife
preceded him in death three years ago.
He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. J. P. Becker, of this
city, two sons, W. F. Kiehl of Greensburg and J. L. Kiehl of
Philadelphia, and three nephews, A. H. Sarver of Elizabethtown, Pa.,
O. C. Sarver and Bennet F. Kiehl of Greensburg.
KING, Thomas
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, June 2, 1914, pg. 5
WHEN THE CALL SOUNDED THEY ANSWERED "HERE"
Michael Hilti and Thomas King Muster Into the Army of the Great
Emperor
One by one those who followed the flag on the field of
battle during those lamentable days of '61 to '65 are falling out of
the ranks to enter the army of Him who commands the hosts beyond the
skies.
The recruiting officer of that grand army visited St. Cloud
on Sunday last and called Michael Hilti and Thomas King and both
answered "Here!" During their stay on earth they lived the life of
men, real men; they did their duty in all things as they saw it;
they loved their fellowman; when the black cloud of war hung heavy
over the land they were in the forefront of battle; when the dove of
peace came at Appomattox they folded their tent, like the Arab, and
silently returned to their homes to begin life anew and aid with all
their might to cement the love of brotherhood between all American
manhood. By their acts both in war and in peace they carved their
names on the pinnacle of fame in letters that all time can not
efface. They are now filling their places in the army of the Great
Jehovah, awaiting the coming of their earthly comrades.
Thomas King came to St. Cloud from Kansas in 1909 and
located on Dakota Avenue, and during his life here made a friend of
everyone he met. He was a brave and honored soldier of Company B, 2d
Kentucky, during the Civil War. He was 83 years of age at the time
of his death. His remains were shipped to his old home at Beattie,
Kan.
KINNEY, Rev. Albert H.
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, December 20, 1923, pg. 2
PIONEER ST. CLOUD CITIZEN DIES IN ROCHESTER
(Special to the St. Cloud Tribune)
Rochester, N. Y., Dec. 15 - Rev. Albert H. Kinney, aged 79,
prominent minister of the Erie Conference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, comprising the southern part of New York State, and who was
prominently identified with the organizing of the G. A. R. Veteran's
Colony at St. Cloud, Florida, serving as Post Master and who also
organized the Veterans' Association of St. Cloud, and served for
several years as president, and well known in G. A. R. circles
throughout the country, died Wednesday night following extended
illness at his home here, No. 158 Plymouth avenue south. Mr. Kinney
retired from active church work about eighteen years ago. He had
resided in this city with relatives since he retired and was well
known in Methodist and G. A. R. circles here. HE at one time held
pastorates in Cleveland, Ohio, Seneca Falls, Sandy, Lake, N. Y., and
other cities in the southern part of this state.
The late Rev. Kinney served in the Civil War for three years
under General George H. Thomas and was with General Sherman on his
march through Georgia. Mr. Kinney marched in the grand review at
Washington at the close of the Civil war. He was a graduate of
Aleegheny [sic] College at Meadville, Pa., where his father, also a
prominent minister, served as trustee. He was (unreadable) tension
and evangelistic work for many years.
The late Rev. Kinney is survived by his wife, Flora A.
Kinney; one son, Robert H. Kinney, and by two daughters, Mrs. S. S.
Squires and Miss Mabel B. Kinney, all of this city. Funeral services
will be held from his late home here on Saturday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock, and interment will be here in Mount Hope cemetery.
KIPLINGER, A. P.
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, Thursday, January 31, 1924
A. P. KIPLINGER DIED SUNDAY EVENING AT COCOA
Word has been received here this week that A. P. Kiplinger
one of St. Cloud's former citizens, had passed away Sunday evening
at six o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. D. C. Thompson, at
Cocoa, Fla. The body was brought to Kissimmee and prepared for
shipment to the old Kiplinger home in Ohio, where it will be laid to
rest beside the wife who passed away in this city last year.
After Mrs. Kiplinger's death Mr. Kiplinger went to Cocoa to
reside with his daughter, who also was a former resident of St.
Cloud.
Mr. Kiplinger was well known here having been one of the
directors in the G. A. R. Hall for several years.
KNOTT, George H.
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, December 13, 1917, pg. 8
GEORGE H. KNOTT
George H. Knott, who left St. Cloud about a month ago,
passed away, his death occurring on Friday morning, the 7th of
December, and burial was made the Sunday following. Please notify
the G. A. R. Post.
He served three years in the Civil war and was honorably
discharged as sergeant of Co. C. 127th Illinois Infantry. He was
also a prisoner of war for three months at Andersonville.
If any old soldiers want any further particulars I will mail
same as soon as I can receive further news from home, Elgin, Ill.
Respectfully yours.
GEO. R. KNOTT
KUGLER, Joseph A.
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, May 17, 1917, pg. 8
Comrade Joseph A. Kugler, a member of the L. L. Mitchell
Post No. 34, G. A. R. of St. Cloud, was truly one of "Nature's
Noblemen." He was born September 16, 1845; died May 7, 1917. He was
a descendant of one of the first settlers of Pennsylvania, who came
over in the Mayflower. He was engaged in the lumber business at New
Freedom, Pa., for a number of years. About two years ago he came to
St. Cloud, and having concluded to make this his home some time in
the future, he had his five-acre tract in Kissimmee Park, put in
proper shape and planted orange and grapefruit trees. Also some lots
in the West end of town. About the 15th of April, 1916, he returned
to Pennsylvania to attend to his business affairs, and about January
1st, 1917, he returned to this city. About two weeks after his
arrival he was taken down with severe liver trouble and continued
getting more feeble, and no medical aid could avail in his recovery.
He wanted to go home, realizing that death was near. His son,
Chester Kugler, a most excellent young man, came to take him back to
New Freedom, which was done, Saturday, April 7, 1917. His home
physician gave no hope for his getting well. Indeed, he told him it
was impossible for his recovery. Comrade Kugler was a splendid
example of true American manhood, an excellent husband, father,
citizen, and a devout and strictly consistent Christian gentleman,
worthy of imitation by all. He leaves behind to follow him a devoted
wife and two sons. Chester Kulger engaged in the hardware trade.
Arthur Kugler, a younger son; his sister, Mrs. Sarah Helms, of St.
Cloud; and a host of friends, both at New Freedom and St. Cloud. He
was a member of New Freedom Lodge of Odd Fellows, and the St. Cloud
Lodge of the same order took the best possible care of Comrade
Kugler. He was a member of Post 34, St. Cloud, Florida G. A. R.
Comrade Kugler enlisted September 17, 1861, in the 97th Pa., Inf,
for three years.
In Comrade Kugler's death the nation has lost a true,
patriotic supporter. His family has lost: a kind husband, father and
brother: the community one of its best citizen; the church a
valuable and consistent member - a great loss that can not be
replaced. Asleep in Jesus; blessed sleep, from which none ever wake
to weep.
W. P. Lynch, for his sister and others
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LACKEY, Samuel W.
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, Thursday, November 11, 1937, front pg. & pg. 3
Funeral Conducted for Samuel W. Lackey, 91
Funeral services for Samuel W. Lackey, well known and
beloved resident of St. Cloud for the past 17 years, were conducted
from the Eiselstein-Wigginton funeral chapel on Monday at 2:30 p. m.
with the Rev. G. Leon Wells, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, officiating. Burial was in his former home in Stanton, Nebr.
Mr. Lackey, a veteran of the Civil War, died at his home at
Indiana avenue and 7th St. on Saturday, Nov. 6.
Samuel W. Lackey, elder son of Warren and Susan Stowe
Lackey, was born in Uxbrdige, [sic] Massachusetts, April 3, 1846. He
departed this life in St. Cloud, Florida, November 6, 1937, at high
noon, at the grand old age of 91 years, 7 months and 3 days.
Educated in the school of his native town, he then entered
the grain milling business of his father, with whom he learned the
trade of a miller. Branching out in the business the firm of Warren
Lackey & Son operated the Quinsigamond Grain Mill at Worcester,
Mass., Samuel Lackey being manager. The place is still known as the
Lackey Grist Mill in that locality. Later he conducted a grain and
feed store in Worcester and Uxbridge.
At 18 years of age he enlisted in the Union Army, serving
his country in Company G -42nd Regiment Mass. Volunteer Militia,
under Capt. A. H. Ward. At the end of his term of service, he was
honorably discharged, being mustered out at Readville, Mass. He was
the last member of W. L. Kendall Post No., 10, Grand Army of the
Republic, at Stanton, Nebraska, to answer the final roll call.
Reaching the age of 21 he affiliated with Uxbridge Lodge No.
120, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, in May, 1967, and has held
membership in the same lodge for 70 years and 6 months. He was said
to be the oldest Odd Fellow in the United States in point of
membership. He was a Past Grand.
September 5, 1872, he was married to Lenora E. Perry of
Worcester, Mass. To this union were born three children: LeRoy
Samuel Lackey of St. Cloud, Fla.; Frank Dexter Lackey who died in
childhood, and Elizabeth B. Chace of Stanton, Neb.; also surviving
are one grand sone, Samuel Robert Lackey of St. Cloud, Fla.; two
grand-daughters, Mrs. Marion E. Cheney of Pilger, Neb., and Dorothy
B. Chace of Stanton, Neb.; and one great grandson, Wayne James
Cheney of Pilger, Neb.
He with his family moved to Stanton, Neb., in 1883, being
one of the early settlers of the section. Living on a farm 10 miles
from town, the family endured the early day hardships of the times.
After living on the farm many years, Mr. Lackey moved to Stanton,
making his home there until the death of his helpmeet in 1918. Since
1920 he has resided in St. Cloud, Florida.
In 1920, he married Mrs. Rose Templeton, who passed away in
1933.
Being a member of the Maple Creek Congregational church, he
later transferred his membership to the Stanton, Neb.,
Congregational church.
His life was spared for long past the allotted three score
years and ten, a fitting tribute for his living a clean and
honorable life, and those who knew him best can well cherish the
memory of his upright life. A second great grandson was born ten
hours before Comrade Lackey passed away.
ST. CLOUD NEWS, Friday, November 12, 1937
S. W. LACKEY DIED SATURDAY
Samuel Warren Lackey, 91, and a veteran of the War between
the States, died at his home on Indiana avenue last Saturday
afternoon following a lingering illness.
The deceased was a member of the G. A. R. and served during
the Civil War with Company G., 42nd Regular Massachusetts Volunteer
militiamen. He was a pioneer resident, having resided here seventeen
years and was well and favorably known in St. Cloud.
Funeral services were conducted at the Eiselstein-Wigginton
Funeral Home on Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with the Rev. G.
Leon Wells being the officiating minister. The remains were
forwarded by the Eiselstein-Wigginton Funeral Home to Santon, Nebr.
for interment.
Surviving relatives are one son, Leroy S. Lackey, and
grandson Robert Lackey both of St. Cloud; and one daughter, Mrs. J.
R. Chace, of Stanton, Nebr.
LENNOX, Virgil C.
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, February 10, 1927, pg. 4
VIRGIL C. LENNOX
Virgil C. Lennox was born in Shelby county, Ohio, April 5,
1844, and departed this life February 5, 1927, at St. Cloud,
Florida.
On the first day of August, 1862, he enlisted as a private
in the 50th Ohio Volunteer Infantry and was assigned to Co. B of
that regiment. From that time until the close of the war his life
was that of a soldier on active duty. He took part in all the
battles and campaigns in which his regiment was engaged and was
promoted to the rank of sergeant major earning for himself a record
of meritorious service and gallant conduct. He received his
discharge June 26, 1865, and returned to his home in Ohio.
There, on March 13, 1866, he was untied in marriage to
Caroline Betts, and a few years later moved to Illinois where he mad
his home until coming to Florida. For a number of years he conducted
a mercantile business at Rantoul, Ill., and was an influential
citizen of that community.
In 1910 he came to St. Cloud in the migration of members of
the G. A. R. and helped to lay the foundations of this beautiful
little city, identifying himself with all its interest. Mr. Lennox
was long a member of the G. A. R. and served as commander of the
Post at Rantoul, Ill., and on the staff of the state department. He
was ever a loyal and patriotic citizen and that spirit guided his
whole life. His father fought in the War of 1912 [sic] and three
brothers served with him in the ranks, one being mortally wounded
before Atlanta, and another dying in the service.
The funeral services were held in the home on North New York
avenue, Sunday morning, February 6, conducted by Rev. Wm. Landiss, a
former pastor. Members of the L. L. Mitchell Post of the G. A. R.
were present and gave tribute to the passing of another defender of
our country in the appropriate words of their ritual, and the body
was then carried back to Rantoul, Ill., and laid to rest in the
cemetery in that place.
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MATHEWS, Albert
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE January 12, 1922 pg. 8
VETERAN OF CIVIL WAR DIES IN OHIO, JAN. 1
Albert Mathews, practically a life long resident of Kinsman,
died Sunday in the Soldiers’ Home in Sandusky, aged 85 years.
Mr. Mathews had been in poor health for a long time, but he
bore his sickness with characteristic fortitude. In his active years
he was noted for his vigor of intellect and body, and even to the
last he manifested such interest as keenly as one in the prime of
life.
He was born in Kinsman Sept. 30, 1836. He was a loyal
citizen and served in the 125th O. V. I. of the Civil War. He was a
most devoted member of the M. E. Church. His wife was Miss Sarah
John.
He is survived by his widow, a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Williams,
of Warren, and a son, Wm. A., of Linesville, and a sister, Mrs.
Irene Root of Kinsman.
Funeral services were held in the M. E. church of this place
and were conducted by Rev. Roy S. Smith. There was a large number of
relatives and friends in attendance – The Kinsman (Ohio) Journal, of
Jan. 6th .
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE January 19, 1922 pg. 5
Dear Friends in St. Cloud:
Albert Mathews died January 1st in the State Soldiers’ and
Sailor’s Home at Sandusky, Ohio. For ten years he was a citizen of
St. Cloud and a member of the G. A. R. post there. He returned to
Kinsman, Ohio, his former home, two years ago last April. For two
years he seemed well and active but on the 31st day of last May he
was stricken with disease and lay in a helpless condition from that
time until the first of this year when death realeased [sic] him.
For five months he was cared for in the home of our daughter
but when she became ill we yielded to his oft-repeated request that
he be taken to the home in Sandusky.
He was eighty-five years and three months old when he died
and the burial was made at Kinsman, Ohio.
He was a member of Co. B, 125th Ohio Volunteer Infantry and
was a participant in nineteen of the battles of the Atlanta
campaign.
I am with our daughter at 105 ½ North Elm St., Warren, Ohio,
where I will remain for the present winter.
Sarah A. Mathews.
MAUK, Francis M.
ST. CLOUD NEWS, Friday, June 22, 1934
TAPS FOR ANOTHER GRAND ARMY MAN
Funeral services for Francis M. Mauk, who passed away at his
home on Eleventh Street on Friday, June 8, were conducted in
Eiselstein Brothers chapel Monday morning of last week, Rev. Wells
of the Methodist Church in charge. Interment at Lima, Ohio. Mr. Mauk
was in his 94th year and had been a resident of St. Cloud for 21
years. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Katherine Mauk; four sons, Louis J.
Of Toledo, Ohio; Henry E., Walter G. And Edgar N., of Lima, Ohio,
and two daughters [Mr.] Hazel McElroy of Toledo and Miss Mae Mauk of
Maumee, Ohio.
MAYNARD, John G.
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, January 27, 1911, front pg.
COMRADE MAYNARD CALLED TO REST
Death Result of Heart Failure - Body Shipped to Washington, D.
C., Where He Was Prominent.
Comrade John G. Maynard, a prominent resident of Washington,
D. C., who was stopping at the New St. Cloud, passed away at that
hostelry at 9:30 o'clock a. m., Friday, January 20, the immediate
cause of death being diagnosed as heart failure.
After communication by telegraph with relatives and friends
in Washington, the bod was prepared for shipment to that city, and
it was forwarded on the morning train Saturday.
Details of Comrade Maynard's record were difficult to
obtain. It was learned from the proprietor of the hotel, Mr.
Perkins, that the dead man was connected with the War Department at
Washington, and that he was Commander of G. A. R. Post No. 7, of
that city, Department of the Potomac. He was also said to be a close
personal friend of Colonel McElroy, and had been a Mason since 1873.
All St. Cloud mourns the sudden death of so prominent a
visitor.
The following dispatch has been received from Washington:
John G. Maynard, who went to St. Cloud, Fla., a few days
ago, upon the orders of his physician, died there on the 20th
instant. Mr. Maynard was Commander of Garfield Post, G. A. R., of
Washington and Chief Mustering Officer of the Department of the
Potomac.
Mr. Maynard served during the was as a sergeant in Co. K,
1st Regt., Potomac Home Brigade, Maryland Cavalry. He then enlisted
in the Regular Army, in which he served thirty years, and was
honorably retired as first sergeant, 7th U. S. Cav.
He was Commander of Gen. Schofield Garrison, Army and Navy
Union, and a member of Hiram Chapter, No 10, F. A. A. M. The remains
received here Sunday, and the funeral took place Tuesday at 2
o'clock from William Lee's undertaking establishment on Pennsylvania
Avenue, under the direction of James A. Garfield Post. The interment
was at the National Cemetery at Arlington, Va., formerly the home of
Gen. Robert E. Lee.
MCENDREE, George E.
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, June 17, 1920
George E. McEndree
George E. McEndree was born in Winchester, Va., May 2d,
1835, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. L. H. Clark, in
Arnett, Okla., June 5, 1920, aged 85 years, 1 month and 3 days.
When a young man he joined the West Augusta Guards, a state
organization of Virginia. In 1861, under the leadership of Stonewall
Jackson, the Augusta Guards became a part of the famous Stonewall
Jackson brigade. His company was called Cox's 5th and he was
promoted from the rank of a private to sergeant.
He was in some 22 battles but was wounded only twice. In the
second battle of Bull Run and at the famous battle of Gettysburg. He
was taken prisoner at the battle of Fisher's Hill, Sept. 22, 1864,
and sent to the military prison at Fort Lookout, Maryland. While in
this prison he asked to join the Union army and was accepted and
served in Co. E, 4th U. S. Volunteers, until he was mustered out
June 22, 1866 at Fort Leavenworth, Kan.
In May, 1867, he located at Cumberland, Ohio, and in 1868
was married to Emma A. Muzzy. To this union were [sic] born one
child, Mrs. Grace Clark, with whom he was living when death came.
He lived in Cumberland until 1909, when on account of the
cold northern climate he, with his wife, went to St. Cloud, Florida,
to make their home. In 1912 his faithful wife was called to her
eternal home.
Soon after locating in Cumberland he was converted and
united with the Presbyterian church, removing his membership to St.
Cloud, being one of the charter members of St. Cloud Presbyterian
church. As long as he was strong enough he was always found in his
place at church.
He was a kind and loving husband and father, energetic and
faithful in all the duties of life.
Funeral services were conducted by the pastor of the
Methodist church in Arnett, Okla., on June 7, 1920, followed by
burial services at the grave conducted by the Masonic fraternity.
MCPHEARSON, William Burns
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, March 18, 1926, front pg.
WILLIAM BURNS MCPHEARSON
William Burns McPhearson died suddenly from the effects of a
paralytic stroke which he suffered a few hours previously. His wife
preceeded him only a few months ago. The funeral services were held
in the G. A. R. Hall by the Rev. W. Frank Kenney. The ritualistic
service of the G. A. R. Post was used. The Eiselstein brothers
prepared the body for shipment to Madison, Wisconsin.
MEAD
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, December 2, 1926, pg. 2
COMRADE MEAD
There was a large gathering of old veterans and friends at
the funeral of Comrade Mead, which was held Wednesday morning at 10
o'clock in the Eiselstein chapel. Dr Hyndman of the M. E. church
officiated at the ceremony, assisted by Rev. Gould and Rev. Lockard,
old neighbors and life-long friends of the deceased. Rev. Lockard
made the prayer, which was followed by a beautiful solo.
Rev. Gould read the obituary, written by himself, as he had
known Mr. Mead from his childhood. He spoke very highly of his
service as a soldier and also his Christian character, his
unswerving honesty and kindly dealings with his fellowmen.
Rev. Lockard spoke at length of his many good deeds and his
devotion to his neighbors and friends.
Dr. Hyndman spoke of his loyalty to the church since coming
to St. Cloud, of his noble Christian character and his enduring
faith in the Master he served.
The body was shipped from Kissimmee to his old home in Ohio
where burial service will be held.
MEEK, J. W.
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, 21 September 1916, pg. 8
J. W. MEEK
The last roll was called for Comrade J. W. Meek Tuesday,
when he departed this life to join the Grand Army in the Great
Beyond. As sudden as death only comes, was the ending of this useful
life. But a few hours before had Comrade Meek been greeting his
friends in the city while attend to business affairs. Tuesday
afternoon he did not feel well and on the return of his wife from a
visit made known his illness, and although the good wife hurried for
medical aid she returned to find that the Great Commander had called
and another comrade has passed muster.
Mr. Meek had resided in St. Cloud for several years and had
been one of our most useful citizens. He was past seventy years of
age, but had enjoyed excellent health since coming to St. Cloud to
reside. Only a few weeks ago he returned from a two months visit to
northern states, and expressed his pleasure at returning to the
city, declaring his health was better here. Attending physicians
stated his end was due to heart failure.
John W. Meek came here about three years ago. He leaves a
wife, two sons and on daughter. Funeral arrangements have not been
announced. Mr. Meek was a 32nd degree Mason, member of Salina
Consistory No. 3, Salina, Kansas, a member of the Shriners, Iris
Temple, Salina, Kan.; a director in the First National Bank of St.
Cloud; member of the Eastern Star of St. Cloud, and one of the
officers of that order. He enrolled as a private in Company E, 75th
Ohio Infantry, on August 5, 1861, and was discharged June 23, 1865.
(Additional note: burial was in Oakland Cemetery, White Twp.,
Indiana Co., PA)
MERWIN, B. W.
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, October 4, 1917, pg. 8
ANOTHER VETERAN CALLED
B. W. Merwin and wife, Clara J., who came to St. Cloud over two
years ago and bought lots, building a cozy home on Missouri avenue,
went last June to Stratton, Neb., in the hope that a change would be
beneficial to Mr. Merwin, who was suffering from that grim
destroyer, Bright's disease, his change however, proved unavailable,
and although surrounded by the best care of loving and faithful wife
and sisters at Stratton, he gradually failed and faded away, passing
from this earthly tabernacle August 22 at the noon hour.
Mr. Merwin was a veteran of the Civil War, enlisting in Co.
D, Ninth Iowa Volunteer Infantry. He served his country well until
wounded at the battle of Pea Ridge, the bullet passing through his
body, lodging under his shoulder blade, where it remained through
life, causing him excruciating agony at times. He was honorably
discharged for that reason. Mr. Merwin was converted to the
Methodist faith in 1861 and held membership in the M. E. church at
Peterson, Iowa, at the time of his death. He was twice married and
by his former wife leaves one son, Jay second wife was Mrs. Clara J.
Himebaugh, of Onslow, Iowa, to whom he was mrraid [sic] December 5,
1906, whom is left to mourn a loving husband, a J. Merwin, of
Peterson, Iowa. His true friend and an honest man. He also leaves
two sisters, Mrs. Phoeba Taylor, of Palisade, Neb., and Mrs. Ann
Milliken, of Stratton, Neb.
The funeral was held the Friday following his demise and was
conducted by Rev. Buckne.., of Stratton, assisted by Rev. Egle. The
music was by the Male Quartette of Stratton, and the body was borne
to the grave by eight nephews. The flowers were abundant and
beautiful and the bier was draped with his flag which he loved so
well. One flower piece bore the letters "G. A. R." showing his
membership in that fraternal order, while his breast bore the
emblems of the same order, of which he was one of the leading
officers at Peterson, Iowa, his former home. He was also a member
while in St. Cloud of the A. N. U. of that city, where he is held in
loving remembrance by the many friends there and where the little
home stands a mute testimony to the loving thought and care of him
who had intended always to remain there.
"Away"
I cannot say, and I will not say
That he is dead - he is just away!
With a cheery smile, and a wave of the hand,
He has wandered into an unknown land;
And left us dreaming how very fair
It needs must be, since he lingers there.
And you - O you, who the wildest yearn,
From the old-time step and the glad return -
Think of him faring on as dear
In the love of thee as the love of here;
And loyal still, as he gave the blows
Of his warrior strength to his country's foes.
Mild and gentle, as he was brave.
When the sweetest love of his life he gave.
MITCHELL, George A.
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, June 5, 1924, pg. 5
George A. Mitchell, 79, civil war veteran died yesterday
afternoon at his home, 309 Midland Ave., after an illness of several
months. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Susan Mitchell. The body
will be sent to Bethany, Ill. tomorrow morning by the McNamara Co.,
undertakers, for funeral and burial. - The Ohio State Journal,
(Columbus, O.) May 26.)
MOORE, Wm.
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, March 18, 1920, pg. 5
Wm. Moore
Died March 2 at the age of 80 years and the funeral service
was conducted at iselstein [sic] Brothers' chapel on Monday morning
by Rev. J. B. Westcott. The remains were shipped to Salem, Ill., the
former home of Mr. Moore.
Researched and Donated by Anza Bast and Lisa Slaski,
members of the Genealogy Club of Osceola County, 2005 thru 2008
