Gallia County Civill War Obituaries D

Dages, John Sr.

Called Away
Death of Mr. John Dagee, Sr., Friday After a Long and Distressing Sickness
Sketch of his Life
     Mr. John Dagee, Sr., is dead and Gallipolis mourns the loss of one of her foremost citizens. His epitath is written in the hearts of all who knew him. He was a man of strong character and a pronounced personality and the same plain, consciencious man during the six days of the week that he was on the Sabbath. His charitable acts were never vaunted over. He gave with a cheerful heart and no one save the needy ones heard from his lips what he did. He christian life was exemplified in all his transactions and was unfailing in asserting itself for that which was good and uplifting. Our townspeople knew this steady, unswerving gentleman and their opinion of him is the best tribute that could be paid his memory. He was a jovial, companionable and true. He was a staunch friend, devoted to his family and a good man.
     John Dages, Sr., born in New Prussia, Germany, Jan. 10th 1825, died Friay morning at 8 o'clock, aged 73 years. He was the son of Jacob and Barbara (Schur) Dages and with his parents and ten other children emigrated to America in 1834, settling in Stark county, O., on a farm, where the mother died in '68 aged seventy five, and the father in '76 at the age of eighty three. The principal reason of their coming to America was to save the large family of boys from enforced service in the German army. Mr. Dages was the sixth son and was but nine years of age when he landed in America.
   He attended school after reaching Ohio, and obtained a limited education. Until he was seventeen years of age he worked on a farm and later went to Canton where he learned the shoe maker trade. Subsequent he went to Portsmouth and worked at the trade and as a tanner. In '47 he settled here and has since made Gallipolis his home. At first he worked for his brother as a tanner. And they opened up a shoe stop.
     He began on a small scale but with time he expanded the scope of his business and it developed into one of the largest wholesale boot and shoe stores in Southern Ohio and was styled John Dages & Co., being located in the building on Court street Doepping now occupies. In '89 they removed their business to Columbus, and there it is known as one of the largest stores of its kind in the State. The present name of the store is Dages, Andrews & Co. Mr. Dages was married to Dorothy Humel in '53, who shortly after died. In '56 he was wed to Caroline M. Andrews, who preceded Mr. Dages in '88.
     Mr. Dages was the father of five children, viz. Miss Emma, at home; John W. Dages, of Columbus; C. T. Dages, and Mrs. Millie C. Thrall, of Muncie, Indiana; and Mrs. Nellie F. Johnston, of this city. All survive him. Success has always smiled on Mr. Dages and the store of Dages, Andrews & Co., is a monument built by his energy and industry. He was a staunch Republican and a defender of the principles of that party. In recognition of his services he was elected to fill a number of municipal offices of trust.
He served his party and people in the capacity of Cemetery Trustee for six years and was in the council a short term. His administrations were creditable and it could be said as of old, "Well done, good and faithful servant."
   He was taken sick at Magnetic Springs, where he had gone for his health about the middle of July. He was removed from there to the home of his son at Columbus, where he was tenderly cared for until August 2nd, when he was brought home much improved,
     On September 13 he was taken worse, and alternatively he has been better and worse ever since until Saturday last, when his condition became grave. His life has been ebbing away ever since, and at the hour mentioned above he closed his eyes in eternal sleep. Death was due to peritonitis.

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, November 30, 1898
Vol LXIV No. --
Transcribed by Sharon Hobart

   The following memorial of Capt. Dale was adopted by Blessing Post G. A. R. at their meeting on last Monday night, and a copy was ordered to be given to his family and to be furnished to our city papers;
Comrade James W. Dale of the 4th Regt. W. Va. Vol. Infantry, has gone to join the Grand Army of the Union on the eternal camping ground. In the strength and vigor of his early manhood, he consecrated his strong body and robust health to the service of his country. He followed the fortunes of his gallant regiment until the first terrible assault upon Vicksburg, where he fell badly wounded and, left upon the field, was taken a prisoner. He rejoined his regiment before his health was fully restored and served with it faithfully until it was mustered out of service.
   He never recovered from his wound, but his cheerful face gave no sign of the hidden pain in his breast. His long and terrible suffering, patiently borne, gradually sapped the strong man's strength and brought his nearer and nearer to the border land.
     His noble life is ended here, but the story of his youthful devotion to his country is just begun-that story will be told in song and, gathered up with thousands like it, will form the priceless heritage of a free people, telling them the cost of liberty.
   Comrade Dale lived long enough to write his name high on the Roll of his Country's Defenders. As his comrades and brother soldiers, we bow with submissive heads to the divine Command that has summoned him up higher.
   We mourn our loss and sympathize with the bereft widow and children in their affliction, but we rejoice that he proved himself a true soldier in the hour of his country's danger; we rejoice that he was a friend to every worthy comrade whose tale of distress found a listening ear and an open hand in our brother, and that his love for man was broad as the race.
     We will hiss his genial presence, his quick sympathy, his warm, sunny nature that beamed in his kindly eye and lighted up his generous face.
   We shall miss thee, comrade, until the long roll shall beat, when time has ended and the grand Army of the Union shall again be gathered from their resting places and form the line of battle under the greatŠŠŠ column cut off.

Gallipolis Journal
Thursday, November 20, 1884
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin Top of Page

Captain Damron Dead
Passed Away Suddenly from Heart Failure Thursday Night
   Captain John G. Damron, aged 70, died suddenly Thursday night, December 15, 1921, from heart failure at the home of his sister Mrs. John C. Oliver on Third Avenue. Captain Damron was born in Virginia. He was a son of the late Squire Damron. Captain Damron had been ill with pneumonia since returning from Columbus a week ago where he had visited his son Mr. Carson Damron and family.
   Captain Damron was a veteran steamboat engineer of 25 years back and was appointed a Federal Marine Boiler Inspector for the Gallipolis district by the late President Harrison. The late Captain Ira B. Huntington was appointed Hull Inspector at the same time. Captain Damron and Huntington both Republicans, served until a change of administration occurred when the late Captains Maddy and Morgan were appointed their successors. He also served several years as a member of the City Council of Gallipolis.
   Captain Damron was born in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, and was a son of the late Squire Damron.
Mr. Damron was a member of the official board of the Methodist Church, of the Odd Fellows, Junior Order of American Mechanics and the Grand Army of the Republic.
   While definite funeral arrangements have not been announced, it is believed the funeral will be at the M. E. Church conducted by Rev. Morrell. Burial will take place at Mound Hill under the direction of Hayward.

[Note: Previously typed transcription (author unknown) found in the Simmerman files, Damron file, Bossard Library. His date of birth on the death certificate is 1851 only, date of death is December 16th, father’s name John G. Damron and mother’s name Louise Ward. The dates on his stone at Mound Hill are June 23, 1849-December 19, 1921.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume XXVII
Number 254
December 16, 1921
Sent by Lynn Anders

Daniel, C. C.

Death of Mr. Daniel
Mr. C. C. Daniel, residing at Mattie, Guyan Township, died last Sunday morning, from paralysis. He was 77 years, 9 months, and 4 days old. Burial was in the Dickey burial grounds Tuesday afternoon. He leaves a wife and nine children. The deceased was in the civil war, being a member of the 173d O.V.I. No funeral services were conducted but will be the first Sunday in November by Rev. Kra Sheets and Rev. N. B. Burnett at Siloam Church.

[Note: listed as C.C. Daniels on the cemetery database and in the Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System]

Daniels, Silas

Suicide
Mr. Silas Daniels, a well known citizen of this county, and who lived near Porter, committed suicide last Sunday night. During the morning of that day he attended church with his wife and selected a lot in the Clark graveyard, saying at the time that he did not expect to live long and wanted to be buried in the lot. He had been mentally unsound for some time, and about a year ago was an inmate of the Atheus Hospital. He retired to bed early Sunday evening, and his wife, who slept in another room, heard him up during the night. In the morning he could not be found about the house and in searching for him his dead body was found in a small outhouse, which he used for the purpose of fixing his bee hives. He had shot himself through the head, back of the ear, the bullet passing clear through. A widow and four children -- James S. Daniels, of near Porter, Mrs. Minx, of Bidwell, Mrs. Blake, of Columbus, and Mrs. Shaffer (widow of the late David R. Shaffer), of Addition, survive him and have the sympathy of the community in their loss.

[Notes: Cemetery: Clark Chapel, Morgan Towp. B. Nov 20, 1829, D. Sept. 24, 1894
Unit Co. D 179th OVI]

Gallia Times
Sep 1894
Transcribed by Sharon Hobart Top of Page

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

Davidson, John

Struck by Train and Instantly Killed
Mr. John Davidson was struck and instantly killed by a K & M passenger train at Truro station, about nine miles from Columbus, Monday morning. He was walking along the track and the train ran into an open switch knowing him down and cutting off one leg. The remains were brought here Tuesday and taken to the home of his son Mr. Will Davidson. The funeral was held at the Presbyterian church, Wednesday afternoon, by Rev. Maguire under the auspices of the Odd Fellows, interment at Mound Hill by Wetherholt.
Mr. Davidson was born in Ireland in 1842 and came to America when about 16 years of age. He was a veteran of the civil war and a prominent Odd Fellow. He was a moulder by trade and for many years was employed in the local foundries. He was an honorable industrious citizen and his death will be regretted by a legion of friends here, where he spent the greater part of his lfe.
He is survived by a wife and six children, Will, Tom, John and Enos by his first wife and Floyd and Everett by his last wife. They will have the sympathy of every one in their great sorrow.

The Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, May 17, 1907
Vol. XXXX No. 28
Trasncribed by Sharon Hobart

Davies, David T [Davis]

OBITUARY
     Died Feb'y 6, 1884 of dropsy of the heart, in the 65th year of his age, Mr. David T. Davis, Greenfield Tp, Gallia Co, O.
     Mr. Davis was a native of Wales,a nd emigrated to this country in the year 1838. In the year 1846 at Cincinnati, on the 1st day of April, he united in marriage to Miss Mariah Davis. In the year 1853 (?) he settled in Gallia county.
     Mr. Davis possessed virtues and traits worthy of admiration and limitation. One of his leading praseworthy characteristics was his peaceable and forgiving spirit. In word and deed he inculeated the christian lesson of lovine one another.
     As a neightbor he was peaceable and harmless. As a husband and parent he was notoriously kind and tender. He held the office of Towsnship Treasurer for 9 years and School Director for 21 years, which goes to prove that he was a man highly esteemed in the community. He united with the C. M. Church in Cincinnati, in the year 1840, and until his death lived a consistent christian life.
     He died in the triumph of conquering faithe, hist last words being, "Every thing is all right." On the morning of Feb 8, 1884, a large concourse of people accompanied his mortal remains to Penlel Cemetery. Services were held at the church; W. R. Evans preached in the English lanuguage, and Rev. J. W. Evans in the Welch language.
     Peace be to his ashes.

Gallipolis Journal
Thursday, April 3, 1884
Vol. XLIX No. 22
Transcribed by Sharon Hobart Top of Page

Davies, William J.

Veteran Gone
William J. Davies died at his home near Centerville, Wednesday of last week. He was about 70 years of age and a member of the 91st regiment. The funeral services were held at Tyn Rhos Friday afternoon, by Rev. Williams, assisted by Rev. Evans of Jackson, burial by Davis & Thomas. Deceased was a son of Jenkin W. Davis and hiw wife was the daughter of Rev. Davis, formerly to Tyn Rhose. He is survived by the following children, his wife having preceded him several years ago: Mrs. David Jones, of Centerville; Mrs. J. E. Rees, of Gage, Jenkin and Evan of Van Wert county; Dan, Ella and Amy May at home. He is also survived by two brothers, Ex-Commissioner Dan J. Davis, of Cora, and J. J. W. Davis, of Centerville. He was highly respected by all who knew him and his death is a source of regret to many friends.

[Note: The name on the stone is William J. Davis; not William J. Davies as in the obit. B. Jan 19, 1839 D. July 21, 1909 Unit COB 91st OVI. ]

Davis, Cornelius G.

Death of Cornelius G. Davis
Cornelius G. Davis, familiarly known as Crow Davis, died Friday, at his Fourth Ave. residence and was buried Sunday, the funeral services having been held Sunday by Elder Wright at the Paint Creek Baptist Church on Third Ave. He was well known as a faithful church worker, and as an employee at the machine shops of Enos, Hill & Co. and the Enos Machine Co.
He was colored, somwhat of a giant in physique and of most pleasing address and disposition.

[Note: Buried in Pine Street Colored Cemetery, Gallipolis Twp. B. Feb 28 1846; D. Aug 1, 1913 Unit COC 5th USC I]

The Gallipolis Journal
August 5, 1913
Vol. 45 NO. 32
Transcribed by Sharon Hobart Top of Page

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.

Taps Sound for Daniel J. Davis
Farmer Commissioner, Old Soldier and Sturdy Old Citizen is Called to His Reward
     Early Saturday morning Apr. 28, the entire community was ? at the news of the sudden death of Daniel J. Davis, who was the son of Jenkin and Elinor Davis and was born near Tyn Rhos church May 12, 1842, being 74 years, 11 mos. and 16 days of age. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Jenkins Dec. 1, 1870. To this happy union were born eleven children, two having died in infancy. There remain to mourn the loss of a kind father and an affectionate husband, his devoted wife and the following children: Philip Davis of Washington C. H. Ohio; Mrs. Allen Wood of Patriot, Ohio; Jenkin Davis, living near Cora; Will Davis of Columbus, Ohio; Jane and May Davis of Adrian, Mich.; Mary, Rachel and Steve at home. One brother, John Davis of Thurman, survives.
     Deceased had a wide circle of friends who with his afflicted family mourn his demise. Everything was done that could be done to make his declining years pleasant and comfortable.
     When about 18 years of age, he united with the Congregational church at Tyn Rhos and continued a faithful member until the end. His whole life was devoted to public and active work. He will be missed from the church and the community in which he lived. After his marriage he always resided on a farm near Siloam church. Since which time he had been a faithful and active member for a period of forty years, being a Deacon for 14 years and a faithful member of Siloam Sunday School, having been a teacher of the same class for many years.
     Deceased was a veteran of the Civil War belonging to 179 Regt. Co. D. He was County Commissioner from 1886 to 1892. He was deeply interested in county and state affairs and was known throughout the county in which he lived. As a neighbor he was kind and aways ready to lend a helping hand.

The funeral services were held at Tyn Rhos church Monday afternoon and were attended by a very large crowd of relatives and friends. Rev. David T. Davis, Rev. G. James Jones, and Rev. W. J. Fulton officiated. Each paid a beautiful tribute to the memory of the departed. Burial by Davis of Centerville in beautiful Tyn Rhos cemetery overlooking hills and vales that had been familiar to the decedent from his boyhood. The pall bearers were Auditor Arthur Miller, D. D. Griffiths, George Wood, T. C. Evans, Evan Richards and Daniel E. Rees

[Note: Buried in Mound Hill Cemetery, Gallipolis, Twp. B. May 10, 1839 D. Nov 11, 1884]

Gallipollis Journal
May 3, 1917
Vol 99 No 16 Page 1
Transcribed by Sharon Hobart Top of Page

Davis, David H.

At Waterloo Last Thursday, April 7
Buried at Tyn Rhos Last Saturday
Mr. David H. Davis of Waterloo, of whose serious illness we have made mention, died Thursday afternoon, April 6, 1910, aged 90 years, 2 months and 28 days. He is survived by his sons, Rev. T. D. Davis, of Nebraska, Bender Davis, of Perry township, and daughters Mrs. Sarah Davis of Columbus, and Mrs. Anna Huddleson of the same place; also his second wife, Margaret Evans.
His funeral and burial was at 10 a. m., Saturday at Tyn Rhos church. He was an uncle of Mrs. Riley Tanner and Mr. Henry Davis of this city.

[Stone Note: B. Jan 9, 1820; Unit Co. H 117th OVI transferred to Co H 1st OHA]

Gallipolis Bulletin
April 15, 1910 No. 17
Transcribed by Sharon Hobart

Davis, J. M.

Entire County Mourns Death of Loved Dr. J. M. Davis
Passed Away Thursday Evening Following Stroke of Apoplexy Night Before
Funeral Sunday in Rio Grande Community Hall Largely Attended
                                    Dr. John Merrill Davis (By Judge R. J. Mauck)
     His resources were limited, his opportunities were few, but he made the most of both of them. Never very rugged physically, he lived wisely and well and extended his years beyond those of the psalmist's promise. Born at a time and place that afforded scant facilities for an education, he became the most learned man of his section of a learned state. He was a patriot and exemplified his patriotism as a Union soldier, but he was no less devoted to his country in times of peace. He studied our institutions and understood them, and understanding them he loved them. He was much more, however, than the great scholar and the devoted patriot. He was of profound religious conviction and builded his life upon the immovable foundation of faith in God and the revelations of His word. From him radiated a belief in love for his fellow man. The influence of his life cannot be measured or defined. He was a builder of character, and the men and women whose better qualities he helped to fashion and develop have themselves become builders, and through them and their work his life continues and will continue in enlarged and enlarging circles to fashion and develop better men and women, here, there and everywhere.
     His gentle, kindly manner, his recognized ability as preacher and writer, his dignified though modest demeanor, made him a distinguished figure in our community. All sorts of men knew him and revered him for his worth and his accomplishments. We shall not soon look upon his like again. He embodied what men have in mind when they speak of a Christian gentleman.

In Memoriam
     John Merrill Davis was born near Harrisonville, Meigs County, Ohio, Nov. 16, 1846, and died at his home in Rio Grande, Nov. 11, 1920. He was the eldest child of William Davis and Samantha Chase Davis. His childhood and youth were spent on the farm. At the age of seventeen he taught his first school. It was during this school year that his mother died, and he, as the eldest of five children, assumed many of the duties incident to the maintenance of the home. In February, 1865, he enlisted in Company E, 188th O. V. I. and received his discharge in September of the same year.
     He entered Ohio University in the Spring of 1868. He taught school to earn the expenses of his college course. For three consecutive summers he conducted a private school at Side Hill, Meigs County. During his last year at the University he was employed as tutor. He received the degree of B. A. in June, 1873. The next year he served as principal of the preparatory school connected with the University. Marked features of his university life were his connection with two strong university organizations, the Athenian Literary Soceity and the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity.
     In the Fall of 1874, he assumed the presidency of Ridgeville College, Ridgeville, Indiana, where he labored for four years. In addition to his work for the college, he served as pastor of the Free Baptist Church of Ridgeville. From Ridgeville, he went to Wilkesville, Ohio, as principal of the Wilkesville Academy.
     In August, 1879, he began his forty years of active service at Rio Grande College, retiring in June 1919. His service as president began in 1887 and was prefaced by two years as acting president. In 1911 he asked to be relieved of his duties as president and from that time until June of 1919 he taught several classes daily. During the entire time of his connection with the college, and at the time of his death, he was a member of the Board of Trustes. For a number of years he had served as Secretary of the Board. From the University of Wooster he received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in 1886. Ohio University conferred upon him the degree of Master of Arts in 1876, and in 1896, the degree of Doctor of Divinity.
     For sixteen years, from 1879 to 1895, he served the people of this community as pastor of Calvary Church, In the councils of the denomination, he took a prominent part. He served one term as member of the General Conference Board of Free Baptists and played a prominent part in the union of Baptists and Free Baptists. Three times he was delegate to the Inter-Church Fonference.
     In matters of public moment, his interest was wide and deep. Two organizations that meant more to him with each passing year were the Sons of the American Revolution and the Grand Army of the Republic. As a member of Cadot Post, Gallipolis, he went as delegate in June of this year to the state encampment at Dennison. In September, he went as delegate to the national encampment at Indianapolis.
     The twenty baccalaureate sermons which he delivered to as many graduating classes were published under the title of the first, "Striving for Masteries." A translation from the Greek of a letter from Isocrates to Demonieus, which he made while a student at the university, has recently been published in pamplet form.
     He was married to Jane Elliott Boyd, June 22, 1876, at Athens, Ohio. To this union six children were born: Carrie Samantha, Charles Elliott, Bertha, John Boyd, Ella and William Merrill. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Boyd and Merrill; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Charles M., of Oroville, Calif., and Herschel H., of Denver, Colo., and one sister, Mrs. Grace Bussing, of Valpariso, Ind.

The Gallia Tmes
Vol XXII
Thursday, November 18, 1920, No. 46 pg 2.
Transcribed by Sharon Hobart Top of Page

Entire County Mourns Death of Loved Dr. J. M. Davis
Passed Away Thursday Evening Following Stroke of Apoplexy Night Before
Funeral Sunday in Rio Grande Community Hall Largely Attended [photo]

IN MEMORIAM
     John Merrill Davis was born near Harrisonville, Meigs County, Ohio, Nov. 16, 1846, and died at his home in Rio Grande, Nov. 11, 1920. He was the eldest child of William Davis and Samantha Chase Davis. His childhood and youth were spent on the farm. At the age of seventeen, he taught his first school. It was during this school year that his mother died, and he, as the eldest of five children , assumed many of the duties incident to the maintenance of the home. In February, 1865, he enlisted in Company E., 188th O.V.I. and received his discharge in September of the same year.
     He entered Ohio University in the Spring of 1868. He taught school to earn the expenses of his college course. For three consecutive summers he conducted a private school at Side Hill, Meigs County. During his last year at the University he was employed as tutor. He received the degree of B. A. in June, 1873. The next year he served as principal of the preparatory school connected with the University. Marked features of his university life were his connection with two strong university organizations, the Athenian Literary Society and the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity.
    In the Fall of 1874, he assumed the presidency of Ridgeville College, Ridgeville, Indiana, where he labored for four years. In addition to his work for the college, he served as pastor of the Free Baptist Church of Ridgeville. From Ridgeville, he went to Wilkesville, Ohio, as principal of the Wilkesville Academy.
In August, 1879, he began his forty years of active service at Rio Grande College, retiring in June 1919. His service as president began in 1887 and was prefaced by two years as acting president. In 1911 he asked to be relieved of his duties as president and from that time until June of 1919 he taught several classes daily. During the entire time of his connection with the college, and at the time of his death, he was a member of the Board of Trustees. For a number of years he had served as Secretary of the Board. From the University of Wooster he received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in 1886. Ohio University conferred up0on him the degree of Master of Arts in 1876, and in 1896, the degree of Doctor of Divinity.
     For sixteen years, from 1879 to 1895, he served the people of this community as pastor of Calvary Church. In the councils of the denomination, he took a prominent part. He served one term as member of the General Conference Board of Free Baptists and played a prominent part .in the union of Baptists and Free Baptists. Three times he was delegate to the Inter-Church Conference.
     In matters of public moment, his interest was wide and deep. Two organizations that meant more to him with each passing year were the Sons of the American Revolution and the Grand Army of the Republic. As a member of Cadot Post, Gallipolis, he went as delegate in June of this year to the state encampment at Dennison. In September, he went as delegate to the national encampment at Indianapolis.
     The twenty baccalaureate sermons which he delivered to as many graduating classes were published under the title of the first, "Striving for Masteries." A translation from the Greek of a letter from Isocrates to Demonicus, which he made while a student at the university, has recently been published in pamphlet form.
He was married to Jane Elliott Boyd, June 22, 1876, at Athens, Ohio. To this union six children were born: Carrie Samantha, Charles Elliott, Bertha, John Boyd, Ella and William Merrill. He is survived by his wife: two sons, Boyd and Merrill; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Charles M., of Oroville, Calif., and Herschel H., of Denver, Colo., and one sister, Mrs. Grace Bussing of Valpariso, Ind.
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THE FUNERAL SUNDAY
     The funeral services for the late Dr. J. M. Davis, held Sunday afternoon in Community Hall at Rio Grande were very impressive and touching. Hundreds of persons from all parts of the county, and from outside the county attended.
     The services began with a son, "Oh, Love that Will Not Let Me Died." By the choir.
     A Scripture reading by Rev. Bethel was followed with a prayer by Rev. w. E. Ewing.
     A solo, "Flee as a Bird," was rendered by Prof. S. H. Bing, following which a memorial was read by Rev. W. J. Fulton.
     In brief, but touching, addresses, Rev. C. O. Clark and Rev. P. D. Woods paid their last tribute of respect and love to the life and deeds of their neighbor and co-worker who had passed away.
After a song by the choir, "Beyond the Smiling and the Weeping." Prof. Martzoloff of Ohio University spoke eloquently and fervently concerning Dr. Davis, every word of which found approval in the hearts of his auditors.
     Comrade J. W. Hank, of Jackson, a life-long friend of Dr. Davis, sang touchingly and Rev. w. J. Fulton preached the funeral sermon. Coming direct from the heart, it was one good man's tribute to another, and it showed how deeply the ties of love and friendship had knitted these two together. The service closed with a son by the choir, "Still, still with Thee." At Mt. Calvary Cemetery the services concluded with the G. A. R. ritualistic ceremony, and a benediction by Rev. Ewing.
     The pall bearers were Otho Shires, David Wickline, W. A. Lewis, Dan Davis, Neil Berridge and Stephen Jenkins.

DR. JOHN MERRIL DAVIS (by Judge R. J. Mauck)
His resources were limited, his opportunities were few, but he made the most of both of them. Never very rugged physically, he lived wisely and well and extended his years beyond those of the psalmist's promise. Born at a time and place that afforded scant facilities for an education, he became the most learned man of his section of a learned state. He was a patriot and exemplified his patriotism as a Union soldier, but he was no less devoted to his county in times of peace. He studied our institutions and understood them and understanding them he loved them. He was much more, however, than the great scholar and the devoted patriot. He was of profound religious conviction and builded his life upon the immovable foundation of faith in God and the revelations of His word. From him radiated a belief in love for this fellowman. The influence of his life cannot be measured or defined. He was a builder of character, and the men and women whose better qualities he helped to fashion and develop have themselves become builders, and through them and their work his life continues and will continue in enlarged and enlarging circles to fashion and develop[ better men and women, here, there and everywhere.
His gentle, kindly manner, his recognized ability as preacher and writer, his dignified though modest demeanor, made him a distinguished figure in our community. All sorts of men knew him and revered him for his worth and his accomplishments. We shall not soon look upon his like again. He embodied what men have in mind when they speak of a Christian gentleman.

The Gallia Times
November 18, 1920
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

Dies in Columbus Hospital; Jackson Sun
     Last Thursday while attending the reunion of his regiment, the 91st O.V. I. in Portsmouth, Ohio, Mr. John S. Davis of this city, was taken severely ill with kidney trouble, which necessitated his returning home. Upon his return home it was deemed advisable to remove him to a hospital and accordingly he was taken to Columbus. It was a shock to his friends and relatives when on Tuesday evening news of his death was announced.
     Mr. Davis had complained to some extent all summer but none dreamt that the end was so near.
He was a son of John S. and Margaret Davis and was born in Gallia county near the Jackson county line, 79 years ago. His early years were spent on a farm. In 1871 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Parry. They lived for a time in Bloomfield township, later in Madison, but for the last thirty years they have resided in this city. They reared a large family of children and the following survive: John, of Frement, Ohio, Homer, Sue, Margaret and Kate of this city, Daniel of Ft. Wayne, and Mrs. Emma Baker of Rushville. It will be remembered that Thomas passed away about three years ago. The mother and one sister, Mrs. John M. Jones of Mills Station, Gallia county, together with the children, are left to mourn the loss of a kind husband, father and brother.
     Mr. Davis was a man of honor, honesty and integrity, a peaceful lawabiding citizen and his death is a matter of regret to a host of friends about town and wherever he was known.
Funeral services were conducted at the Welsh church, of which he was a devoted member, Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. Walter H. Jones will be in charge of the services. The funeral directors were Ridgeway & Thomas.

Davis, Thos. E.

Death of Thos. E. Davis
     Thos. E. Davis was born at or near Abrrestwyth Cardenshire, Wales, July 3, 1843., and died near Rio Grande, Ohio, February 12, 1911, aged 67 years, 7 mos. and 9 days.
     He was married January 21st, 1895 to Mary Davis, of near Centreville, and to this union were born four sons and one daughter. One son, David Davis died in 1878 and one daughter Jennie Davis died Aug. 1904. There remains to mourn his loss a wife, three sons, one grand-daughter, two brothers, two sisters and a host of friends and relatives.
     He started with his parents for America from Liverpool, England in the vessel Tamerlene Aug. 1st, 1847 and landed in Montreal, Canada on Sept. 25th 1847. From there he was taken by way of the Ohio Canal to Chillicothe and finally his parents located at a place not far from Old Portland, Jackson County, Ohio.
     After working until he was eighteen years old on a farm he and two of his brothers went to Portsmouth offering their service to save their country. Enlisting as a private October 17, 1861, for three years and served these long years faithfully and well, before re-enlisting again he came home on a furlough but returned in a short time, re-enlisting again for the period of three years, or until the end of the war. Shortly after his re-enlistment while fighting at Champion Hills his brother was killed, the bullet passing thru the lower part of his coat sleeve and instantly killing his brother.
     He was mustered out October 4, 1865 at Camp Ennison, Ohio by order of the War Department, serving in all about four and one-half years in the great war of the rebellion.
     After the war closed he returned to the home of his father, staying only about two years. He and his brother, Rees, then went west and worked in the states of Minnesota, North and South Dakota returning to Ohio in about 1872 and he took up his work at Old Cambria Furnace until they moved near Centreville in 1888, residing on a farm there for about 8 years, thence moving on a farm near Rio Grande, where he lived till the time of his death.
     The funeral services were held Wednesday forenoon at Tyn Rhos church, conducted by Rev. W. J. Fulton and Rev. Williams. Burial by Undertaker Davis of Thurman.

Note: [Buried as T. E. Davis in Cemetery in Perry Township. B. July 3, 1843; D. Feb 12, 1911 Unit Co. G. 26th OVI]

Gallipolis Journal
February 22, 1911
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Death Comes
To End Suffering of W.G. Davis, an Old Soldier
     William G. Davis, aged 71, an old soldier, passed away at the home of his son, W. A. Davis on Island Side at 8:30 o'clock Monday morning after an illness for the past year with cancer of the spine.
He was operated on last winter, and since then it was known he could not recover. He was a man of fine physique, great strength and vitality, and picturesque in appearance. He was born in this county and most of his life was spent on a farm near Bulaville.
   Fifty three years ago he was married to Sarah Ward, who died 2 years ago. To this union were born 8 children, 7 surviving, namely: Lewin G., William A., Ernest G., Lorain E (Noah), all of this city, Clinton A. of Columbus, Monroe of Gahanna, O., Mrs. Geo. Bunce of Addison Tp. Another daughter Mrs. Elma Berry, died some years ago. There are three surviving sisters, Mrs. Tersie Quickle and Mrs. Mary Viars of Glenn and Mrs. Dyer of Amsden.
     Mr. Davis was a good soldier and a good citizen and his distressing illness and death occasioned much sorrow among those who had known him. He was devoted to his family and that devotion was repaid in fullest measure. He was a member of the Christian Church.
     There was a brief service at the W. A. Davis home at 7"45 Wednesday, after which the body was taken to Bulaville Church where services were conducted by Rev. J. O. Newton and Rev. W. E. Ewing. Burial in Rife cemetery by Wetherholt.

[Note: From tombstone: Born August 14, 1843 Died Oct 25, 1915, burial in Rife Cemetery Addison Township, Gallia County, Ohio]

Dawson, Martin

Martin Dawson Dead
Martin Dawson died at his home on lower Third avenue Monday afternoon, August 11, 1913. The funeral was conducted Wednesday morning at the residence by Rev. John Porter, burial following at Mercerville by undertaker Stevers. The deceased was a fine old man and a veteran of the civil war, having been a member of the 33rd Regt. O. V. I. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn the loss of a devoted and loving husband and father.

The Gallipolis Bulletin
August 14, 1913

Obituary
Martin L. Dawson was born on December 4, 1838, died August 11, 1913, being 75 years, 8 months and 7 days old. He was the son of James and Caroline Page Dawson, was born in Gallia Co., served in the Civil War, being in Company F. 33rd O. V. I. He leaves a wife, one daughter, two stepdaughters, a stepson and two brothers, also many friends. Some years ago he united with the Baptist Church adn was baptized.

The Gallipolis Journal
August 15, 1913
Vol. 95 No. 33
Transcriptions by Sharon Hobart Top of Page

IN THE OLD HOUSE
Where His Life Was Happily Spent Captain Al Day Dies
   The spirit of Capt. Alfred Day, of Cheshire, winged its flight to the eternal reward Thursday morning, December 8th at 10 o'clock. He laid down life's burden surrounded by those whose unwearied hand did much to relieve him during his suffering and thus a life of probity and worth ended.
     Deceased was 62 years of age and born in Washington County, Ohio. He followed his chosen avocation--that of a steamboatman--until his advanced age rendered him unfit for the responsibilites of a pilot or captain. He carried both master and pilot license and in his prime he was one of the most acceptable rivermen and always had a good berth. Among the last boats he run on was the A.L. Norton. He was on a good many boats and it would be impossible to attempt to give an accurate list. His steamboating was chiefly between Gallipolis and Marietta and at every port intervening his name was a familiar one.
   He has been sick with Bright's disease for three months and that was the immediate cause of his death.
His widow was Miss Marie L. Anderson, daughter of the late Mrs. Lucy Anderson. Mrs. Day, with two children, Mrs. H.W. Resener and Mrs. L.W. Swanson and a host of friends mourn his death.

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, Dec. 14, 1898 [vol. LXIV, No. 4]
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Deckard, Julius

Julius Deckard Dead
Julius Deckard, formerly of Vinton, died Sunday at the home of his son, John, near the Brush Church. Another son, Rev. Walter Deckard, lives at Providence, R. I.

[Note: Stone in Brush Cemetery, Huntington Twp.; b. 1834 d. 1917; Served with the Squirrel Hunters in the Civil War]

Gallipolis Journal
July 26, 1917
Vol. 99 No. 28 P. 1
Transcribed by Sharon Hobart

Deed, William

Killed by Lightning
William Deed, colored, aged about 75, residing near Rodney, was struck by lightning Monday morning and instantly killed. He was at work in the fields and when the storm approached started for shelter, accompanied by his grandson, who was rendered unconsious by the shock. Deed was an ex-slave, and is said to have served in the late war, and was an honest and industrious man. He was buried Tuesday.

Gallipolis Bulletin
September 4, 1897
Vol XXX No. 44
Transcribed by Sharon Hobart

DeLille, Joseph

Death of Joseph DeLille
Mr. Joseph DeLille, one of Galiia County's best known citizens, and residing in Springfield Township, died Thursday morning at four o'clock from a complication of diseases. He was in the seventy-fifth year of his age, and leaves four children, Misses Sallie and Elizabeth DeLille, at home, and Mrs. William Phillips and Mr. Andrew DeLille. Rev. J. W. McCormick will conduct the funeral services at Bethel Church Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, and Wetherholt will have charge of the burial.

[Note: Buried in Bethel Cemetery in Addison Township. B. Feb 20, 1827; D. Nov. 7 1901 Unit Co. L 7th OVC]

Gallipolis Bulletin
NOvember 8, 1901 Vol XXYV No. 2
Transcribed by Sharon Hobart Top of Page

Denney, Lew

Mr. Lew Denney of East Gallipolis died at his home with heart trouble Saturday morning. Mr. Denny was 70 years old and was a soldier in the Civil war. He was very infirm and had been feeling badly for several days. His funeral services were held at his home Monday afternoon, Re. A. P. Cherrington officiating.

Gallipolis Bulletin
February 28, 1908
Vol. XLI No. 14
Transcribed by Sharon Hobart

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

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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

Dickey, Matthew Riley

From the obituary read at the funeral the following is taken:

Matthew Riley Dickey was born on the 22nd day of March, 1822 and at his death was 86 years, 5 months and 26 days old. He was married to Mary Ann Sharr January 31, 1847, and to this union was born one child, who survives him. On July 3, 1849, he was married to Jane Perkins, and to this union were born 6 children, all of whom survive him. On Nov. 30, 1865, he was married to Nancy Williams and to this union were born 7 children of whom only 2 survive him. ____12 granchildren and _____ great grand children. Four brothers and one sister preceded him to the other shore and two brothers and three sisters are still living.
Mr. M. R. Dickey served his country during the Civil War in the navy and was honorably discharged.

[Note: remainder of article missing; date of death: 16 Sept. 1908; see obituary for more information]

Gallipolis newspaper
Sept. 1908
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Dickey, Silas

Death of Silas Dickey
Mr. Silas Dickey died at his home in Harrison township Wednesday, Nov. 15, 1905, aged about 65 years. He leaves a wife and three children, Mrs. Dora Drummond of Huntington, Mrs. Harbour of Colorado, and one son, S. K. Dickey at home. He was a brother of Ex-Recorder Elza Dickey.
Mr. Dickey was a fine man, a good husband and father and was a member of the 141 O. V. I. during the civil war. He had a wide acquaintance and his death will be sincerely regretted by all who knew him. The funeral services will be held at Mt. Pleasant today.

[Stone Note: Cemetery - Mt. Pleasant (Dickey Chapel) Harrison Township.; B. Dec 20, 1836 D. Nov 15 1905]

Gallipolis Bulletin
November 17, 1905
Vol. XXXIX No. 2
Transcribed by Sharon Hobart Top of Page

Donally, Capt. F. J.

Retired Steamboatman Succumbs to Blood Poison in 80th Year
Funeral Held Yesterday
     Capt. F. J. Donally, aged 79 years and 6 months, died at the Athens State Hospital Monday Morning. He had been sent there for treatment two months ago and had improved to such an extent that the family had arranged to bring him home this week. Death resulted from blood poisoning. He had scratched his hand slightly in some way and the wound became infected. To his family and unnumbered friends the news of his passing came as a shock on every band.
     Capt. Donally was a gentleman of the old school. He was politeness personified. He was of French descent and was proud of it and possessed the unfailing courtesay and urbanity and big-heartedness that have made the French the best-loved people on earth. His ancestors came from Ypres, where lately has occurred the bitterest fighting of all history.
     Francis Jefferson Donally was born in this city on Nov. 12, 1837, and was one of its oldest native sons. He was a son of Jefferson and Frances De Vacht Donally. His parents died when he was quite young and he was reared by his grandfather, Joseph De Vacht, a conspicuous figure in the city's early history. When a young man he went to Portsmouth to live with a cousin, Mrs. A. W. Buskirk. He was educated there and later engaged in the shoe business with Uri and Charles Tracy.
     Still later he went on the river and it was as a steamboatman that he was best known. In various capacities he served on the following boats: Peerless, Guiding Star, Mountain Girl, Mountain Boy, Mary Irwin, Ohio No. 3, Ohio No. 4, Gray Eagle, A. C. Donally and Ariadne. During this period he was well-known and highly esteemed all along the Ohio and Mississippi.
     In 1870 Captain Donally was married to Julia E. Dove of Kanawha County, W. Va. She and their two children, Joseph De Vacth Donally, of near this city, and Mrs. Major C. Brown, of Columbus, survive to mourn the loss of a devoted and kind husband and father. His only brother, Eugene, died in 1885.
     After leaving the river, Capt. Donally was wharfmaster here for several years, retiring from business altogether about 25 years ago. Five years ago Capt. Donally became a member of the Presbyterian Church of this city.
     The funeral services were held at the Donally home at 2:30 yesterday afternoon. Rev. V. D. Beery officiating. Burial at Mound Hill by Hayward. The pall bearers were John and Geroge Norvelle and Ben Smithers, all nephews of the decedent, and C. C. Cadot, Frank Sibly and J. H. Ewing.

Stone: D. May 14, 1917 Unit Navy Cap.]

Gallipolis Journal
May 17, 1917
Vol 99 pg 1
Transcribed by Sharon Hobart

Donally, Joseph A.

An Old Soldier Died Last Thursday--Burial Sunday
     Joseph A. Donally a veteran of the Civil War and a resident of this city for the past six years, died Thursday afternoon at his home on Second Ave. He had been in feeble health for several years.
Mr. Donally was born in Springfield township in 1838 and was married to Miss Helen Cherrington in April 1859. His wife and the following children survive him: Edward, Alice, Will, Mrs. Jeanette Topping, Mrs. Joseph Blakle, M. L. and Mrs. Alden Howell.
     He enlisted in April 1861 in the first company that was raised in this county, Co. G. 18th O. I., serving three months and re-enlisting in the 7th O. V. C. in which he served until the close of the war. He was taken prisoner at Bristol, East Tenn. and confined in Libby prison, from which he and several comrades escaped by tunneling. After the escape he made his way to Washington, where he received a furlough from Sec'y. of War Stanton. Later he participated in the famous Wilson Raid, the siege of Atlanta and other hard fought battles and was a brave and faithful soldier. He was of a genial disposition and had many friends and had been a member of the M. E. church for many years.
     The funeral services were held at Westerman Church near Evergreen Sunday morning at 10 o'clock and the burial at Pine Hill by Hayward & Son.

Note: Cemetery Pine Hill (Evergreen) Springfield Twp. On stone, name spelled Donally]

Gallipolis Journal
Arpil 3, 1912, Vol 94 No. 14
Transcribed by Sharon Hobart Top of Page

Dufour, John C. (Jack)

Well Known Constable and Interesting Character Passed Away, Wednesday
     Constable Jack Dufour, residing in the west limits of the city, died Wednesady after a lingering illness, aged nearly 68. Mr. Dufour was a native of France but was of American growth. He was a member of Capt. E. S. Aleshire's heavy artillery during the war and served throughout.
     After the war he married Virginia F. Mears and she and one daughter, Mr. George Black of Hartford, Iowa, survive him. He was a constable for many years and therefore a familiar figure on the streets.
     As a young man he was widely known as a ball player, and was a pitcher for the Des Moines team and other leading teams of that day. He could throw a ball farther than anyone he ever met, and many interesting stories are told of his prowess on the diamond.
     Mr. Dufour was an interesting and picturesque character and his death is greatly deplored.
The funeral will be conducted by Rev. J. O. Newton at the residence at one o'clock today. Burial in Pine St. cemebery by Wetherholt.

[Stone Note: DuFour, John Claudius; B. Feb 28, 1847; D. March 5, 1914 Unit Co. F. 2nd OHA]

Ampudia, Earwood
Mr. Ampudia Earwood died at the home of his son John in this city Friday, Jan. 1, 1904, after a long illness, aged 56 years. He was born and raised near Thevenin and had many friends who will be sorry to hear of his death. The remains were taken to Thevenin, where services were conducted by Rev. John Porter, interment following by Wetherholt.

Resolutions of Respect
Headquarters Cadot Post, No. 126
G.A.R., Gallipolis, O , April 12, '92

BE IT RESOLVED-That in the death of Comrade Phillip Eats, who died in this city on the 5th day of April, 1892, that this Post has sustained a loss, and has caused a vacancy which cannot be filled.
            RESOLVED, That we bow in submission to Him who doeth all things for the best.
            RESOLVED, That this Post be draped in mourning, and that a copy of these proceedings
be spread on the Adjutant's Record. That they be published in all the city papers. Comrade Eats was a member of the 18th Battery, Ohio Light Artillery Volunteers, and faithfully served his county.
        E.L. GILLIS
        Wm. H. JOHNSON
        IRA W. BOOTON
                 Committee

[NOTE; From Stone Mina Chapel in Green TWP...10/28/1819-4/8/1897]

Gallipolis Journal
Wed April 20, 1892
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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

Death of an Old Veteran
Mr. Andrew Elkins, a veteran of the civil war, died at his home near Bladen last Friday morning. He was the father of eleven children, eight of whom survive. He was a member of the 13th Virginia during the war, and the funeral services, Saturday afternoon at Bethel M. E. Church, were under the auspices of Morton Post, G.A.R.

[NOTE: Birth from stone Bethel in Ohio twp. Oct 7, 1824; Died July 10, 1903; Civil War website lists 7th WV Cavalry for Andrew Elkins, but several other Elkins in the 13th West Virginia.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
July 17, 1903
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Death of Mr. Ely.
     Mr. Alfred W. Ely died at his home at Charity, Friday, October 3, 1902, after a long illness with paralysis,
aged 71 years. In 1855 he was married to Miss Margaret Knapp at Mason City, W.Va. and to this union eleven children were born, eight of who survive. They are W.C. Ely of Kyger; A.L. Ely, Jr. of Los Angeles,
Cal., Dr. C. W. Ely of Cheshire;Mrs. Ida M. Warner, of Cheshire; Mrs. Julia A. Kelley, of Columbus; Edward Ely, of Columbus; Frank Ely, of Parkersburg, W.Va. and Mrs. Millie Shaver, of Cheshire.
     Mr. Ely was an honest, upright citizen, highly esteemed by his neighbors and a veteran of the civil war. He was a consistent Christian and died in the firm belief that all was well with him.
     The funeral services were conducted Sunday by Rev. J. M. Davis, interment following at Gravel Hill.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Oct. 10, 1902
Vol. XXXV No. 50
Transcribed by Charles Wright Top of Page

     John Geoge Embleton was born June 29, 1839 at Coxhoe township of Coxhoe County of Durham, England, and came with his parents to the United States when about 7 or 8 years of age. He settled in Schuyukill County, Pa., and remained there a few years, when he came on to Hartford, W. Va. and following mining.
     On March 8, 1862, he was married to Miss Mary F. Lewis, who preceded him to the world beyond on March 30, 1915. They had no children.
     On the 24th day of Aug. 1862, he enlisted in Co. D, 13th W.Va Infantry to fight for his country. He was discharged from the army Sept. 10, 1863.. He settled in Kyger district about 15 years ago, and was a member of the M. E. church there. He joined that church at the age of 22 and was a fine Christian gentleman.
     After locating at Kyger he became a member of the Grand Army Post there and was chaplain of the order at the time of his death, which was on April 13, when his age was 76 years, 9 months and 15 days.
     Funeral at the M. E. Church on Saturday by Rev. George Lightner, burial at the Kyger cemetery by undertaker DeMaine.
     At the time of his death he made his home with Rodney Raymond where he was well cared for. He was followed to the cemetery by a large concourse of sorrowing friends, not one of whom was a blood relative.

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

Death of Albert Erwin
Albert Erwin, an old soldier and well respected citizen of Bidwell died Tuesday evening after an illness of only a few days from a paralytic stroke coupled with heart trouble.
The funeral was held at Fairview Thursday afternoon at two o'clock conducted by Rev. R. R. Denney. The interment in the church cemetery.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Aug. 20, 1907
Vol. XXXX, No. 72
Transcribed by Charles Wright Top of Page

     Samuel Estep was born at Coal River, Boone County, W.Va., Feb. 7, 1835 and died at his home in Kyger, Gallia County, O., April 21, 1912, aged 77 yrs., 2 mo., and 14 days.
     He was married to Nancy Baldwin Dec. 21, 1855. To this union were born five children, two of them dying while young.
     He is survived by his wife and three children, Mrs. Anna Boram at home, Edward in Kansas and Chas. in Iowa, besides quite a number of other relatives to mourn his loss.
     He was commander of Chas. Lyons Post No. 447 G.A.R of this place, a devoted member of the Christian Church and since moving to this place less than two years ago has made many warm friends and will be greatly missed by his associates in the community.

Burns to Death
Tragic End of Exemplary Life of Evan S. Evans
     Accidentally or as the result of an attack of heart trouble, the venerable Evan S. Evans fell into a blazing brush heap and was burned to death, Saturday afternoon, while working alone on his farm on Tick Ridge, between Vinton and Thurman. The lifeless body, the clothing burned off and the flesh terribly scared and burned, was found by Everett Evans, a son, who became alarmed when his father failed to return to the house when expected.
     The news of the tragic fate that had befallen this splendid and well-known man, who was the father of ex-Treasurer Isaac Evans, caused a great shock and brot poignant sorrow to many hearts.
     Mr. Evans was born in Wales nearly 83 years ago but came to this country with his parents when but 3 years old. He was a member of the Calvinistic Methodist Church at Centerville, and a Union soldier. During his service as a soldier his health was seriously impaired and he never fully recovered. He is survived by his wife Mary Evans (that was also her maiden name), three sons, the two previously mentioned and Abram, living
in Montana, and two daughters, Mrs. Mary Richards of Athens, and Miss Anna May Evans, a teacher in the Vinton schools.
     These dutiful sons and daughters had done everything in their power to lessen life's burden for their aged parents during their declining years. For them and the aged and disconsolate widow much sympathy will be felt.
     The funeral services were held Tuesday morning at Ebenezer Church about a half-mile distant from the Evans family home. The attendance was very large, considering the bad weather. Rev. J. M. Davis and Rev. Roland Evans officiated. The pall bearers were David Lloyd, David L. Evans, Charles Swanson, John Deckard, David Hartsook and Roy Mathias. Intermnet by Kerr Butler.

Death of John Evans
John Evans residing near the old Holcomb post office in Perry township died Saturday. He was familiarly known as Jack Creek Evans. Mr. Evans was a local politician of some note, an old soldier, jovial in dispositon and was possessed of some property. He left a family.

Capt. J. H. Evans Dead
     Relatives and friends in Jackson and Gallia Counties have just received word that Capt. John H. Evans died at his home in Pasadena, Cal., Wednesday, Aug. 20 at the ripe age of 82 years.
     He was the son of Thomas and Margaret Evans of Centreville, Gallia County, Ohio one of the early Welsh settlers and a prominent church-man. Capt. Evans was a highly educated gentleman and in appearance
handsome and striking. During the Civil War he was Captain of the 50th O.V.I. and always took an active interest in the soldiers of that war. He served as Auditor of Gallia County for several terms and was Senator
from the adjoining District of Gallia, Meigs and other river counties.
     He had been in the West for the last 25 years or more and he fully expected to be at the Welsh Centennial Home-coming held at Centreville and Jackson just one year ago this month and his failure to come on account of his age was regretted by all as he was the sole survivor of a large family.
     He leaves four sons and one daughter, all living in the West.
-Jackson Sun

Evans, John Herbert

     Capt.John Herbert Evans, aged 83, War Veteran, died at his home, East Eighth St., Los Angeles, at 1:00 o'clock p.m., August 19. He was educated at Amhurst College, graduating in the class of 1861. He enlisted at once in the 56th Ohio Volunteer Infantry and served thru the end of the war. At its close, he was elected Auditor of Gallia County, O., which office he served 11 years. He was then elected to the Ohio State Senate, where he served two terms. Folllowing this he moved to Topeka, Kansas, and retiring from active businessthere 6 years ago, moved to Los Angeles, Cal.
     He is survived by the widow, Mrs. M. Evans, to whom he was married 56 years ago, the ceremony having been solemnized by the Rev. Edward Beecher. Other members of the family are a daughter and four sons, the latter C. of Los Angeles, S. H. of Colorado, __ of Kansas City and J.F of ..ka, Kan., who returned but a few years ago from overseas service as a chaplain.
     The G. A. R. in which organization he had been active, had charge of the service, which was held at the Simpson Chapel Byrum Chapel, with Dr. Geo.Burke officiating.

EWING---At Ewington, Gallia county, Ohio, May 1st, 1869, John R. Ewing, a well-known citizen of Huntington township, son of George and Ann Ewing; aged 37 years and 21 days.
John was a sufferer for 14 months with Consumption of the lungs, which baffled the skill of his physicians and many of the popular remedies of the day. He bore his illness patiently and peacefully and with Christian fortitude. He died calmly and peacefully, without a struggle or a moan. He leaves a widow and five small children to mourn his loss.

Last Surviving Southern Ohio Civil War Nurse Dies
     Mrs. Mary B. Ewing, age 97, a Civil War nurse and widow of a Civil War surgeon, is dead at her home in Wellston. Mrs. Ewing was a cousin of President Abraham Lincoln, her grandmother, Margaret Hanks, being a sister of Nancy Hanks, mother of Lincoln.
     Mrs. Ewing was the widow of Dr. G. A. Ewing, who died many years ago. Married before the Civil War, both Dr. and Mrs. Ewing enlisted for service. Dr. Ewing joined the medical staff of the 156th O.V.I. and Mrs. Ewing went to Cincinnati as a nurse, taking with her their first child, then two years old. She was the last surviving Civil War nurse living in Southern Ohio.
     Mrs. Ewing, was the eldest child of Mr. & Mrs. Levi Cherrington and was born several miles east of Centerville, Gallia County, in a log cabin. She had two brothers and a sister, all of whom are dead and her mother was one of 19 children, Mrs. Ewing was the mother of four children, three sons and a daughter, all of whom are now dead, except one son, Dr. U.S. Grant Ewing, who resides in Richmond, VA.
     Funeral Services were held today in Jackson.

[Note: Death Certificate: Mary Ewing born Sept. 10, 1839; died July 25, 1937 in Jackson, Ohio.....97 years, 10 months and 10 days of age. Husband was Dr. Gilbert A. Ewing. Parents were Levi Cherrington and Pamelia Massesring (sp?-hard to read last name)]

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.

     John Fierbaugh, 77, a well known old soldier of the Northup neighborhood, passed away Wednesday after an extended illness.
     He is survived by his sons and daughters, Millie, Ella, Lydia, Sophia, Nace and Clyde. His wife has been dead a number of years.
     The funeral was conducted Friday at Centenary in Green township.

Fierbaugh, Robert

Rev. Fierbaugh Dead
Rev. Robert Fierbaugh, a former resident of Gallipolis, died at his home in Henderson, Monday afternoon, October 23, after a long illness with kidney trouble. He was born in this county in Jan. 1843.. He served in the civil war. He was a member of the Christian Church for 45 years and lived a cheerful, helpful life. He left a devoted wife, three sons, George of Charleston, John of Winfield, Harry of Henderson, three daughters, Mrs. Burks of Henderson, Mrs. Coles of Charleston, and Mrs. Hicks of Winfield.

[NOTE: From Stone: Died 1911]

Gallipolis Bulletin
Nov. 2, 1911

Transcribed by Charles Wright

Fife, Matthias A.

Fillmore, Wesley D.

Obituary
     Wesley D. Fillmore, died May 4th, 1862, aged 19 years and 1 month, at the Military Hospital, Warrenton Junction, VA. Wesley was a native of Gallia county, O. Was a volunteer soldier in the 12th Indiana regiment, whose term of enlistment expired 2 days after his decease.

ALONE!
     A stranger's hand will trace no name upon the polished marble. Alone-Was he not alone? No dear friend to soothe his dying brow! Alone! No friend to hear his last farewell. We know that gentle eyes looked from above with pity on him. Angels in their love went with him. Being far from home, neighbors, friends or kindred, strangers do what remains to be done. They make him a grave, and with little sympathy they view the bold, beautiful face, the high, broad brow with chilled lips, and slowly and sadly they lower the breathless form to its cold lone home. I hear one say: Mayest thou have a home in heaven, dear friend, we know then art not lost, dear lovely friend. And now each fellow soldier returns to his post, and the thought lingers upon the mind, where is Wesley? Alone! There he lies alone in a land of strangers. Alas! alas!! When the news of his death reaches his home and a large circle of friends and relatives there must be sorrow and mourning, for all were in expectancy of meeting in a few days. Those friends will miss him here, but they will meet in heaven.

A. FRIEND

[Note: Stone--born 1843-Stone Mound Hill..burial- Unknown]

Gallipolis Journal
June 5, 1862 Vol. XXVII
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Finley, John

Death of John Finley
The Eureka Helper, published by Rev. H. E. Brill, pastor of Eureka charge of Gallipolis M. E. Church contains the following:
     On Monday afternoon, May 9, John Finley of Clay Chapel, peacefully breathed out his life surrounded by those who had so long and kindly sought in vain to arrest the hand of the destroyer. His illness began with the year, and in spite of all that kind friends and physicians could do the disease continued to advance until he was wasted to a skeleton and over-burdened nature yielded.
     He united with the church here under the ministry of Bro. Crooks, Feb. 25, 1883; was baptized and received into full membership the following September. He was born in Westmoreland Co., Va., Jan. 13, 1839, hence was aged fifty-nine years, three months, and twenty-six days.
     On the 15th day of July, 1861, he was united in marriage with Miss Caroline Danforth, at Gallipolis. Then came to gladden their home seven daughters, and three sons, in this order: Sarah, now deceased; Cora, now Mrs. Wm. Tilton; Lizzie, now Mrs. Sidney Root of Addison; Belle, now Mrs. Lawson Chevelier of Angola; Ella, deceased, Eva, now Mrs. Edward Burnette of Huntington, John Henry, George Alexander, at home; Jessie, deceased; and Eddie, at home.
     The deceased was a member of Co. E 141st O. V. I. commanded by Capt. Samuel Rothgeb.

[NOTE: Buried Clay Chapel in Clay]

Gallipolis Journal
May 10, 1898
Transcribed by Charles Wright

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

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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

Fraley, G.W.

G. W. Fraley Dead
G. W. Fraley of Mercerville passed away Monday night. He was a fine old man and a veteran of the Civil War and was about 75 years of age. His wife died about a year ago and since that time he has been living with his son Emmett. One son is an attendant at the O. H. E. , John; still another lives at Mercerville. Mrs. John Bostick a daughter lives at Crown City.

[NOTE: Stone. Born Nov. 15, 1840 Died Dec. 11, 1911. Buried Mercerville, Guyan Twp.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
Dec. 14, 1911
Transcribed by Charles Wright Top of Page

Death by Accidental Shooting
     A sad accident occurred at Hanly's Landing, W. Va., Saturday evening resulting in the death of James Franklin, of Clay township, this county. The facts connected with the unfortunate occurrence, as we have them from an eye witness, are as follows:
     A large crowd had assembled to witness a foot race that was run between Wm. Brown of Mason County, W. Va., and John Sowards of this county for $150 a side. The race went off about 1 o'clock, peaceably and satisfactorily, Brown winning. After the race the largest part of the crowd went to the river at Hanly's Store, and was, as usual, talking over matters generally until night. About dark a party of Virginians that had been playing a game of cards, wanted to get some whiskey of Gus Hanly, who refused to furnish it, whereupon one of the party, by the name of Andy Jordon, threatened to whip Gus Hanly, and offered 3 dollars to any party who Gus [sic- would whip?]. Ithamar Boston, from the Ohio side, being present, and being a friend of Gus Hanly, interfered and tried to get Jordon and his party to go away, whereupon Jordon attacked him.
Col. J.H.M. Montgomery, who was then under the river bank on his way home, hearing Boston's voice in the difficulty, and Boston having worked in his cooper shop for the past two years, naturally went back to see what was going on, and, if possible, to stop the disturbance. Arriving on the ground just about the time that Jordon struck Boston, Montgomery rushed in and tried to scatter them. Kicking one or two to no purpose, he drew his revolver and cried out to them to stand back and not touch Boston. At this moment James Franklin, the deceased, one of Montgomery's best friends, and also a friend of Boston, rushed in and caught the revolver and tried to jerk it out of Montgomery's hands. Jerking the muzzle toward his own breast, the revolver went off, shooting Franklin through the heart, killing him almost instantly.
     Franklin had been one of Col. Montgomery's best soldiers during the war, going out in the old company in 1861, as a private and returning in 1865 [as an] Orderly Sergeant, and a friend that the colonel loved as he loved himself. An inquest was held before Esquire Parmley, of Ohio Township, and the jury returned a verdict of accidental shooting. It was a sad unfortunate affair, and we are sure no one regrets it more that Col. Montgomery.

Note: James Franklin, a veteran of the 33rd OVI, was the first husband of Martha Jane Holsten. The widow became the wife of John McKean, another 33rd veteran, and were my grandparents- John A. McKean.

[Note: This transcription was previously typed and placed in the Simmerman files, James Franklin file with a note that it was contributed by Jean Rubenstal. At the top it is written Gallipolis Journal, March 5, 1870. There is a James Franklin, Civil War soldier, buried at Bethel CE with a death date of May 7, 1870.]

Transcribed from previous transcription by Lynn Anders

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

Some of our people attended the funeral of H. J. Fry, an old soldier at Mercerville Sunday.

     Mr. John Fry died in Lafayette, Ind., March 24, 1890, from injuries received in a railroad accident and was buried in the old cemetery in this city last Friday afternoon. His remains were brought here by his wife, who was accompanied by his mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Daughtey of Columbus, Ohio, and Mr. George Rodgers, Secretary of Lafayette Lodge, I. O. O. F. Mr. Fry was a member of Ashland Lodge, I. O. O. F., and that Lodge sent two representatives to the funeral--Mr. J. C. Crawford and Mr. J. M. Smith.
     Mr. Fry was married a number of years ago to Miss Clara Denney, daughter of the late Zachariah Denney, of this place. Mr. F. will be remembered as the engineer who accompanied the first locomotive to Gallipolis. He was a man of many good qualities and much admired by all who knew him. He was born in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, and was 48 years of age at the time of his death.
     The funeral services were conducted by Rev. R. H. Coulter, assisted by Rev. P. A. Baker, at the residence of Mrs. Denney, on Fourth Street. Ariel Lodge, I. O. O. F., of this city attended the funeral in a body. Mrs. Fry and those who accompanied her her returned to their respective homes on Monday.

Thad Fuller
     The East Liverpool,Ohio papers announce the death there July 7 of Thaddeus Fuller, a one time resident of Gallipolis. The deceased was a member of Trumbell Guards, better known as the Cheeseheads, a company of Western Reserve Civil War soldiers, stationed here during the Civil War. His father T.T. Fuller was also a resident serving as constable.
      Thad Fuller was a skillfull brickmason. He was asked to return to Gallipolis by the late Ethanile Betz, the contractor and was a resident for 20 years. He and A. R. Weaver composed a brace of workmen who built the old Betz Opera House, corner of Second Avenue and State Street, The M.E. Church in 1875, Walker and Haney livery stable, the Empire Furniture Co.Building, the Courthouse in (1878) and other buildings. They also built a big school house, church and the Staats store building at Point Pleasant, W.Va.
      Mr Fuller is survived by his widow, a second wife, whose name we think was Ward, and several children.

[Note: not buried here; second wife was Flora Ward]

Fulton, David

David Fulton Dead
     Mr. David Fulton, a well known and highly respected resident of this city, died at his home on Vinton street on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1917. He was aged 77 years, 3 months and 7 days.
     He was united in marriage with Miss Fannie Bunce on April 20, 1864. To them was born one daughter, Miss Effie Fulton, who, with her mother, survives him.
     Mr. Fulton was a soldier in the Civil War, serving in the 141st O. V. I. under command of Capt. Rothgeb.
In the year 1874 he professed faith in Christ, was baptized and united with the Campaign F. B. Church where he retained his membership until his death. He never lived close to the church, and was not able to attend regularly, but he always retained his love for the cause and lived an upright Christian life.
     He leaves to mourn his death his companion and his daughter, one sister, Mrs. Eliza Skinner of Villista, Iowa, two brothers, Charles and Henry C. Fulton of Bulaville, with a large circle of other kindred.
     The funeral was held Sunday forenoon at Bulaville, the services by Rev. W. J. Fulton assisted by Rev. W. E. Ewing. An escort of G. A. R. of Gallipolis conducted their burial services at the church.. The burial in the cemetery near by followed by Wetherholt.

[NOTE: Stone. Born 1829 Buried. Rife. Addison]

The Gallia Times
Wed. Jan 31, 1917 Vol. XIX, No. 5
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Galloway, William

Wm. Galloway Dead
William Galloway was found dead in bed Sunday morning at his home on Walter MCormick's farm near town. He was a veteran of the Civil War, a gardener by occupation and was about 80 years of age. Coroner Mack held an inquest Monday and found that his death was due to natural causes. The funeral was held Tuesday, the burial following at Mound Hill Cemetery by Undertaker Wetherholt.

[NOTE: Died Jan. 1912]

Gallipolis Bulletin
Feb. 1, 1912 No. 5 , P-1
Transcribed by Charles Wright Top of Page

Prominent Citizen Passes
Mr. James W. Gardner Succumbs to a Long, Trying Illness
   Mr. James William Gardner, for many years a man of affairs in Gallipolis, died Wednesday afternoon at 4:30, March 27, 1912, at the family residence after a decline in health which began several years ago.
Mr. Gardner was the son of William L. and Harriet Gardner, and was born in this City, January 17, 1844. He was married May 5, 1868, to Miss Sally Damron. One child was born to the pair, Mrs. Will Hayward of this City.
   Mr. Gardner was a contractor who built several river dykes — one at Ravenswood, another at Marietta and was successful in accumulating property. He gave up the contracting business many years ago, but has been frequently chosen for various positions of trust about the City in which an expert knowledge of property values was required. For 25 years he was the treasurer and a trustee of Grace M. E. Church of this City. During the past ten years he has been Vice President of the Ohio Valley Bank of Gallipolis.
   Mr. Gardner leaves besides his wife and daughter and grandchildren, his venerable mother, now ninety years of age, a sister, Mrs. Judge Cowden, and a brother, Mr. Ben Gardner, all of this City. His remains will be buried at Mound Hill Saturday afternoon at 2:30 under the direction of the Lodge of Odd Fellows, of which body he was one of the oldest members in the County. The Rev. Mr. Evans will be the minister in charge.
Miss Helen Hayward will be home from Ohio State University tomorrow. Gardner Hayward, at school in New York, will not be able to attend his grandfather’s funeral.
   Mr. Gardner was a very domestic man. He loved his home and his family, and was never happier than when with them. His daughter and grandchildren were the apples of his eye, and he never could do too much for them. They have lost the comfort of a very great love indeed. Mr. Gardner will be remembered as a man of influence, integrity, and kindness by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.

[Note: Previously typed transcription (author unknown) found in the Simmerman files, Damron file, Bossard Library.]

Gardner, James William

Jas. W. Gardner Passed Away Last Wednesday
     James William Gardner passed away at his home in this city on Wednesday afternoon, March 27, 1912, aged sixty-eight years. He was son of William L. and Harriet Gardner and was married in 1868 to Miss Sallie Damron. He is survived by his wife, his mother, who is 90 years of age, a daughter Mrs. William C. Hayward, a sister, Mrs. Alice Cowden, a brother Ben, all of this city.
     Mr. Gardner was a contractor for many years and built several dikes on the Ohio River. The government dikes at Marietta and Ravenswood were both constructed by him. He had been the Vice-president of the Ohio River Valley Bank for the past ten years and has held many positions of trust during his long and useful life. Mr. Gardner was a member of Grace M. E. Church and had been its Treasurer and Trustee for the past twenty-five years.
     The funeral services were conducted at the family residence on upper Second Avenue Saturday afternoon by Rev. F. M. Evans of Grace M. E. Church. The interment was at Mound Hill Cemetery by Hayward & Son, the services being under the direction of Odd Fellows of which Mr. Gardner was a member. In the death of Mr. Gardner Gallipolis loses an honorable and useful citizen and the public will extend their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family.

[NOTE: Stone. Born Jan. 17, 1844; Civil War service Co F, 105th O.V.I.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
April 4, 1912 No. 14, P-1
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Death of Dr. Perrin Gardner
     The long continued illness of Dr. Perrin Gardner, which has been mentioned frequently in The Journal columns, terminated in death Saturday April 15, 1893, at two o'clock in the afternoon. He was the son of William and Rebecca Gardner, born on the old home place near Porter, sixty-five years ago, on the 11th day of next May.
     He left brothers, Rev. Wilson Gardner of Columbus and Silas of Springfield Township, this county, and sisters, Esther and Almira Fillmore of this city and Rebecca Nye of Illinois.
He studied medicine when a young man with the late Dr. James Cromley of this city and afterwards graduated at Starling Medical College of Columbus in 1859.
     In March 1856, he was united in marriage with Miss Lusette Walker, of Cincinnati, who survives him and by whom he became the father of three children, two of whom, Edward and Mrs. Willard Gorslene of this city, also survive him. After marriage he came directly to Gallipolis and opened an office nearly opposite the old Methodist Church on Second Street, in the meantime forming a partnership wit the late Dr. E. Morgan. At the end of four years he moved to Cheshire and remained there until July, 1861, when he entered the Government service as Assistant Surgeon of the First Regiment of West Virginia Cavalry, being after promoted to Surgeon in which capacity he served until the close of the war, being mustered out at Wheeling, West Virginia.
     After the war, he settled in Porter, this county, residing there and practicing medicine for many years and also at Wilkesville, Vinton County, five years. He came to Gallipolis about eleven years ago, built a residence on Cedar Street and has resided there till death. He attained considerable distinction in his profession, especially as a Surgeon and enjoyed, when able to attend to it, a large and lucrative practice. Ever since the war he was a great sufferer from neuralgia in the head, at times, which grew more and more severe as time passed For this disability he drew a pension of $80 per month. The disease grew upon him to such an extent that four years ago, it began to effect his mind; but it was barely noticeable and only at times, until later on, when he became utterly incapacitated from mental and physical infirmities to practice his profession and for the past three years he has done nothing.
     In addition to his neuralgia trouble, he became unable to walk, not from paralysis, but from a disease, the technical name for which we have forgotten. For the past five or six weeks he has been confined to his bed. His sufferings were quite severe; but he bore them with patience and was prepared and ready and welcomed the end; which came gently and peacefully as fall the dews of night. Dr. Gardner was accounted a bit eccentric, but was of a lovable disposition, excellent memory, very observing and good company and enjoying the friendship of a large circle of friends.
     His funeral services took place at his late home, Monday afternoon at two o'clock and were conducted by Rev. P.A. Baker. Burial was in Mound Hill Cemetery.

Gardner, Silas

OLD RESIDENT of Springfield Tp
Died Friday With Pneumonia - Burial Sunday at Bethel
Silas Gardner, one of the oldest and best known residents of Springfield Tp., died Friday afternoon, February 17, with pneumonia, at 908 Second ave., where he has lived for the past year with his daughter Elizabeth R. and one son Samuel J. Gardner, both of this city. His wife, who was Miss Harriett Johnson, died in 1903.
The funeral services were held Sunday at 1 P. M. by Rev. Mr. Farrar at Bethel M. E. Church of which the deceased has been a member for fifty years. The burial occurred at the same place by Wetherholt and the pall bearers were Robert C. and Samuel Johnson, S. J. Kerr, Lafayette Gasto, C. W. Kerr and W. W. Watts.

[NOTE: Born Jan. 26, 1830 Buried Bethel Addison; Batt'y. B, 1 Ohio Light Art'y.]

Gallipolis Journal
Wed. Feb. 22, 1911 , Vol. 93, No. 78
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Garlic, Henry

Death of Henry Garlic
Mr. Henry Garlic, of Crown City, well known here, died last Friday morning of heart trouble after a long illness. He was born in Guyan Township, where he spent all his life, living the past years in Crown City. Besides a wife he leaves two children, Charles and Verbie, sisters Mrs. James L. Dailey, and Mrs. William Wallace, and brothers P. M Garlic and Morgan Garlic. He was a good citizen, a devoted husband and an indulgent father, and his death will be regretted by a wide circle of friends who will sincerely sympathize with the bereaved ones.

[NOTE: Born June 18, 1847 , Died May 26, 1905. Buried in Crown City, Cemetery Guyan Twp.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
June 2, 1905
Vol. XXXVIII, NO. 31
Transcribed by Charles Wright Top of Page

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.

[Note: Co B 45th Ky Inf; Union]

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

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Death of Capt. James Gatewood
    The venerable Capt. James Gatewood, so well and favorably known to everyone in the city, passed away at 3 o’clock in the afternoon of February 5, 1901. His funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, by Rev. I. I. Magee at Grace M. E. Church, the interment by Wetherholt following at Mound Hill cemetery. The pall bearers for the occasion will be A.A. Lyon, J. C. Hutsinpiller, J.W. Miles, H. P. Hanna, W. W. Watts, T. P. Williams.
     Capt. Gatewood’s wife died May 3rd, 1897. Two years before in 1895 they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. The Captain left nine children, all of an adult age, as follows: William L. Gatewood, James M. Gatewood, Mrs. Emma C. Kerns, wife for Mr. A.W. Kerns, Mrs. Kate Small, wife of Capt. Chas. H. Small, Mrs. Sabina Brading, wife of Mr. Stanley Brading, of Tennessee, Mrs. Laura Mullineux, wife of Mr. Chas. Mullineux, Charles R. Gatewood, Edgar E. Gatewood and Mrs. Nellie Bovie, wife of Mr. George Bovie, by all of whom he will be remembered as an affectionate, kind father in whom they had the greatest confidence and respect. To each of his sons he gave a farm of 200 acres, and to each of his daughters a house and lot in the city and he left $3600 of Gallipolis Furniture stock to be divided among them.
     On last January 17, he celebrated the 81th anniversary of his birth by giving a dinner at which his children and their families were present and all had a happy time. The very next day he was taken ill and he has been gradually failing with varying conditions every since, though only confined to his bed for a week. He was fully prepared for the change. He had lead a Christian life for years and he laid down to his last rest peacefully and with a well grounded faith that all was well. It is hard to surrender these fine old gentlemen to grim visage death. It seems that they, with their fine examples of virtue, probity and honor are surely needed in every community. But we can remember and revere their virtues though they sleep. Capt. Gatewood will be remembered with kindness and respect by all who knew him. He was Captain of Co. G., 1st O. H. A. and served thought the entire war.
     The following is a short sketch of his life as told by himself shortly before being taken ill:

Biographical Sketch
I was born January 17, 1817, on Piedlar River, Amherst County, Virginia. My father moved from there to Randolph County, Va., in 1827. He moved from there to Kanawha County, W. Va., in 1831. I saw the great ice break up and flood of 1832 in Elk River, and the brilliant celestial phenomenon of falling stars on November 13, 1833. At 18 years of age I engaged in the lumber business, such whipsawing, boat building and furnishing timber to the Kanawha Salines, then in its palmy days. In the meantime I had learned the carpenter’s trade. In October, 1839, I left Virginia for Louisiana, and arrived at Port Hudson, la, in march 1840. There I commenced my trade as undertaker, and continued the business until June, 1847. In the meantime I married Miss Virginia Lowry of Gallia County, Ohio. (Oct. 12, 1845), who had spent tow years with me in the South. The later part of 1847, I bought land at Raccoon Island, Ohio and went to farming and boating wood, staves, tanbark and hoop-poles to different points, a flourishing business at that time. I continued that business until August, 1862, at which time I volunteered in the Union army and served 3 years, less 18 days. I May, 1868, I formed a company partnership with W. G. Fuller, Jno. C. Hutsinpiller and T. R. Hayward, under the firm name of Gatewood, Fuller & Co., to manufacture furniture. In December, 1868, we blew the first factory whistle that was ever sounded in this city. In 1878, I sold my interest in the factory and in 1880 build a saw mill and conducted the Gatewood Lumber Company. In 1890, the saw mill was merged into the Gallipolis Furniture factory. On Jan. 1, 1893, I retired from business and have taken pleasure in my retirement after a long and busy life. I thank the good Lord for his goodness to me, for my good health and honesty of purpose that I have been able by close attention to business to lay up enough to keep me in my old age. I am satisfied with charity for all and malice toward none.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, February 6 ,1901
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Capt. J. M. Gatewood, Last Of Union Vets, Died at 8 Last Night
     Taps has sounded for the last Gallia County veteran of the great Civil War, which ended more than 78 years ago. Captain James Madison Gatewood died at 8 o'clock last night at his home in the hills overlooking the Ohio River above Crown City. He was 95 years old on the Fourth of July last and was known to be frail and feeble; but to hundreds who had known him and knew of his remarkable career the news of his passing will be surprising and saddening.

Funeral 2 Sunday
   Funeral services will be held at the funeral parlors of George J. Wetherholt & Sons at 2 o'clock Sunday, with Rev. W. Scott Westerman in charge. Interment will be made in Mound Hill Cemetery. Decedent was a son of James Gatewood who became the pioneer in furniture making here, and Virginia Lowry Gatewood. He was born July 4, 1848 in Clay Township. But his home from the time he was a boy of nine until his death was on the site of the home where he died.
   He attended the old Gallia Academy but at the age of 17 - near the close of the Civil War-he enlisted in Co. G. 185th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. From 1866 to 1869 he served in Co. K. 23rd U.S. Infantry and his experiences for the next decade were thrilling beyond description. He served as an aide to General Cook and at one time was in the command of General George A. Custer, but was engaged in carrying the mail to frontier army posts before the Custer massacre on the Little Big Horn. He was a superb horseman in his young manhood and one of his mail routes was from Camp Harney, Oregon to Prescott, Arizona. Mr. Gatewood returned to Ohio and the old homestead in 1876 and on Christmas, 1878, he and Margaret Ann Sheets were united in marriage.
   To all his older acquaintances, Captain Gatewood was distinguished for his iron will, his alert mind and his probity and integrity. In his later years his snowy white beard and erect figure gave him a patriarchal aspect.
To his descendants Captain Gatewood must have imparted his staunch patriotism and military propensities as will be noted in looking over the list of his survivors. Not only was he a soldier and the son of a soldier but also the father and grandfather of soldiers.
   Surviving children are Perry C. Gatewood, Dayton; Virginia Gatewood, and Mrs. E. R. Housekeeper, Gary, Indiana; Mrs. K. M. Leighton, Esther Gatewood, Mrs. Trimble Jones and Melvin E. Gatewood, all of Crown City R. D.; Mrs. Dwight Ghrist, Punta Gorda, Fla.; Paul Gatewood, Toledo. Another son, Major Edward Gatewood was killed in the historic battle at Verdun, France, in the first World War. [Line missing]
   Two brothers and three sisters also survive: Charles Gatewood, who lives just below the James Gatewood home; Edgar E. Gatewood, Everett, Washington; Mrs. Emma Kerns and Mrs. Laura Mullineaux, Gallipolis, and Mrs. Sabina Brading, Chattanooga, Tenn.

     William L. Gatewood died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Brown, of Marceline, MO., Monday morning, January 27, 1913, aged 66 years. He had been in failing health for some time and went to Missouri to recuperate. For a time he seemed better, but two weeks ago he began to fail. He had a stroke of paralysus Saturday night and his death followed. He was the oldest child of Capt. and Mrs. James Gatewood and was born in Louisiana.
     He came to this county when 18 years old where he had since resided. At the age of 15 he enlisted in his father's company of the Ohio Heavy Artillery and served three years. After the war he worked in his father's factory and later farmed. He was a good upright man, respected by all who knew him. He was a number of the K. of P., Odd Fellows and G. A. R.
     He is survived by James M. Gatewood, of Crown City, Mrs. A. M. Kerns, Mrs. Chas. R. Small, Mrs. Stanley Brading, of Chattanooga, Mrs. Charles Mullineux, of this city, Charles R. Gatewood on a farm near Crown City, and E. E. Gatewood, of the state of Washington, also by his wife, Mrs. Mary Short Gatewood, to whom he was married in 1873, and five children, Mrs. C. W. Stevens, of Los Angeles, Cal., Harry in Michigan, Mrs. Ira Bootom, Jr., of Brownsville, Texas, Mrs. Will Drummond of Los Angeles, Cal., and Mrs. Fred Brown.

The Gallipolis Bulletin
January 30, 1913
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     It is with sincere regret that we chronicle the death of Mr. Ernest Geisler, who passed away at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Bovie, Tuesday evening, October 12, 1909. He had been suffering with Bright's disease for a long time and recently became worse but his death was entirely unexpected and was a great shock to his family and his numerous friends.
     Mr. Geisler was born at Halle, near Leipsic, in Saxony, Germany, on July 20, 1838. He learned the machinist trade and came to America when about 18 years of age and first found employment in a machine shop in Cincinnati. He was married to Miss Anna Stelger, at Cincinnati in 1859. When the war broke out he entered the Union army as a member of the Turner regiment of Volunteer Infantry and made an excellent record. After the war he worked in Cincinnati until 1869 when he came to Gallipolis to fit up the machinery in the woolen factory built by the late Frank LeClereq. When Capt. J. C. Hutsinpiller became manager of the Gallipolis Furniture factory, Mr. Geisler became the engineer in charge of the machinery and served faithfully for several years and then became one of the skilled employees of the Enos. Hill & Co machine shops. He remained with this firm until the waterworks were built and then started a plumbing business of his own which he conducted until ill health compelled him to sell.
     He served for 25 years as engineer of the Fire Department and always had the engines in the finest condition. He was a member of Cadot Post. The Odd Fellows and Morning Dawn Lodge F. & A. M.
     Besides his faithful wife he leaves daughters, Mrs. Henry Worman, of Green township, Mrs. George Pfeiffer, Mrs. Will Uhrig, of Cincinnati, Mrs. Ed Copeland, of Jackson, Mrs. Chris Mack and Mrs. Harley Bovie, of Gallipolis, and one son, Will Geisler, of Cincinnati, besides nine grandchildren. All of his children were here to attend his funeral.
     Mr. Geisler was a member of the Lutheran Church and in later years has looked after the property here. He was a good, kind-hearted, whole-souled gentleman, honest and square in all his business transactions and had the respect and confidence of all who knew him. His death will be sincerely regretted by those who knew him best. The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon by Rev. Thomas Maguire at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Bovie, and all that was mortal of this good man was laid to rest in Mound Hill cemetery by Hayward & Son, under the direction of the Masonic order of which he was an honored member.

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
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William George Dead
     William George, a native of Addison township, this county, died at his home at Dyesville, Meigs County on March first, following an illness with heart trouble. He was aged 76 years.
     The funeral was held at Bulaville Friday and interment was made in the churchyard cemetery.
     Mr. George is survived by his wife, two sons, Ola E. and Eddie George, a sister, Mrs. W.F. Kincade of Saugas, CA and brothers Aaron S of Gallipolis, J.J. of Bulaville and Moses of Milford Center.
     He was well known here and highly respected.

[Note: Death Certificate: Born June 3, 1845; died March 1, 1922 ..76 years, 8 months and 28 days. Parents Aaron George and Mary Rife]

Ghrist, C.C.

An Old Soldier Has Passed Away
Mr. C.C. Ghrist died at his home in Mt. Sterling, Ohio, Friday December 23, 1910, aged 68 years. He was buried there Sunday under the auspices of the G.A.R. of which he had long been a member. Mr. Ghrist was a veteran of the civil war and drew a large pension for disabilities. He had suffered acutely from asthma for a number of years and it is supposed to have caused his death. He lived here almost all of his life until about four years ago when he moved to Mt. Sterling and married. He is survived by a wife and eight children all of whom are grown. Many friends here will regret to learn of his death.

[Note: He served in Co. F, 117th OVI and then Co. F, OVHA.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
December 30, 1910
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

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Abraham Gilbert, at his home in Northup village, October 19, 1886, of flux. He leaves a loving wife, four children, and a host of friends and relatives to mourn their loss. He was buried at the Northup Cemetery. The Leaper Post, G.A.R., conducted the burial services. Mr. Gilbert was a practical farmer, a good citizen and highly respectled by all who knew him.

[Note: 141st OVI]

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.

"Soldier rest! thy warfare o'er,
Sleep the sleep that knows not breaking;
Dream of battle fields no more,
Days of danger, nights of waking.
Soldier, rest! thy warfare o'er
Dream of fighting fields no more;
Sleep the sleep that knows not breaking
Morn of toil nor night of waking.

Records of Gravel Hill Cemetery, Cheshire, Ohio:
P. F. Gillette b. 1835 d. 1915
Maria Gillette b. 1835 d. 1907
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Death of James Gillingham
     Mr. James Gillingham died at the home of his nephew, Mr. Jos. Thompson, at Huntington Sunday morning, Jan. 31, 1904, after a long illness of enlargement of the liver age 62 years. The remains were brought here Monday morning and conveyed to the home of his brother-in-law, Rev. John Porter, where services were conducted, interment following at Cottrell graveyard by Wetherholt.
     He was a veteran of the civil war, having been a member of the 7th Ohio Cavalry, and was an honest, industrious citizen with a wide circle of friends who will sincerely mourn his death. He was in this city a few weeks ago attending to some business matters and called on the writer, to whom he had been a great friend. At that time he was sanguine of recovering his health though in a very feeble condition.
     His wife, who was a Miss Guilbert, and a sister of Mrs. J. C. Ingels, Mrs. June Plymale and Mrs. Hugh Plymale, died several years ago, leaving two daughters, Mrs. Geo. Brammer and Miss Mina, of Huntington, and one son, Chauncey, who was killed by a train at Columbus about a year ago. The relatives will have the sympathy of a legion of friends in their bereavement.

Mr. James Gills died last Saturday morning, February 8, 1902, after a long illness. Deceased was a native of Bedford County, Va., and was 78 years of age, 65 of which he had spent in this county. When the great war broke out he enlisted in Co. B, 91st Ohio, and served three years. For many years he had been a consistent member of the Methodist Church. He was a kind, indulgent husband and father and an upright citizen. In 1844 he was married to Miss Julia A. Blazer and unto this union nine children were born, of whom the wife and five children survive him, viz., J. F. Gills, Anna L. McConnell, F. M. Gills, Emma M. Blazer and J. T. Gills. The funeral services were conducted at the late home, on the neighborhood road, by Rev. Gordon, interment at Mound Hill by Hayward & Son.

Gallipolis Bulletin
February 14, 1902 Vol. XXXV No. 16
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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

Sudden Death Of Postmaster Gist at Athens
     Mr. C. D. Gist, postmaster at Athens, Ohio, died suddenly from a stroke of apoplexy last Monday night. He was sitting in his office when he was stricken. But a few minutes before his death he was on the streets and apparently was in his usual health, though he had been slightly failing for months.
He was 61 years of age and had served over eight years as Postmaster of Athens.
     The deceased was the father of Mrs. C. B. Parker of this city. He served in the Civil War and for ten years before taking the Postmastership traveled for the shoe firm of Cutler & Seip, of Chillicothe. He was a brother-in-law of Captain J. B. Allen, ex-Clerk of the Supreme Court of Ohio.
     Mr. Gist's sudden death will bring the bitter contest for Postmaster at Athens to a climax, but in the meantime Assistant Postmaster S. B. Pickering will be acting Postmaster.

Gallipolis Bulletin
November 10, 1905
Transcribed by Karen Strojin

M. K. GLENN
Passes Beyond the Veil Where the Ranks are Never Broken
     "Taps have sounded, the last roll is called" and M.K. Glenn has answered the final summons of the Great Commander who said "come." About two weeks ago, Mr Glenn was taken suddenly ill and medical aid was at once called and everything within human skill and power was done to alleviate his sufferings and to prolong life, but all to no avail and on Thursday night, when his Savior came he found him waiting and the soul of this dear old man winged its way to that home not built with hands--eternal is the heavens.
     "Uncle Kim" as he was well known by all, was of an amiable, genial nature and a friend to everyone. He had no enemies; his home life was ideal and his kindly influence [missing words] home. The old, the middle aged and the young, all were his friends, and the radiance of his life will shine down the long visits of years as a blessed memory in the hearts of all those whose lives were enriched by his kindly influence. We, as friends, who will miss him so much, know that there is a vacuum in the hearts of his family which never can be filled, but there is a solace in the kindly words of Him who has said, "Blessed are they who die in the Lord".
     Milton Kimble Glenn, the son of James and Polly Glenn and was born Jan. 12, 1832 and departed this life, April 15, 1909; aged 77 years, 3 months and 3 days. He was married Jan. 6, 1853, to Sarah Ellen Lewis. To this union were born two children, James and Mandane, the latter having about twenty years ago preceded him to that realm of perpetual day.
     Mr. Glenn's army record shows that he was loyal to his country, having answered his country's call early. He enlisted and was mustered in as a member of Co. B., 36th O.V.I. at Camp Putman, Marietta, Ohio; Aug. 12, 1861 and for three years faithfully served his country. The following being a few of the hard fought battles in which he was engaged, Louisburg, Bull Run, Antienam, Stone Mountain, Fredericksburg, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge and Lookout Mountain, besides many minor engagements.
     His homelife was one of simplicity and worthy of imitation. On the death of his daughter, Mandane, there was given to him and his good wife the care of her two children, Frank R. Atkinson and Miss Byrd, now Mrs. Ed Phillips, to whom they gave every care and attention, loving them as only parents could their own children, until about six years ago the grim messenger of death entered their home, taking his dear companion home, where she now waits to welcome him and where there will never more be sorrow and death.
     Besides a host of relatives and friends he leaves one son, James, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild to mourn his death, but they can but realize that their loss is His gain.
     The last sad rites were held Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at his late home, conducted by Rev. J.W. Briscoe, pastor of the M.E. Church. The burial services were under the direction of Crowin Post #259 G.A.R., of which the deceased was an honored member, being Commander of the Post at the time of his demise. The interment took place in Glenn Burying Ground by Undertaker H.K. Butler.
     Six old comrades as follows assumed the duties of pallbearers: C. C. Coy, Martin Freshcorn, Wm. Cahoon, Rich Hartsook, Sanford Viers and J.C. Spires.

Mr. Christopher Goetting died suddenly last Saturday at the home of his daughter-in-law, Mrs. R. L. Goetting, at Marion, Ohio, while seated in a rocking chair. He suffered an attack of cerebral and pulmonary hemorrhage and was found with blood gushing from his eyes, ears, nose and mouth. Mr. Goetting had been in failing health for some time and last December went to Marion. He was an upright, kindly old gentleman and leaves many friends and relatives to mourn his demise.
The remains wer brought to Rodney Monday and the funeral services conducted the same afternoon by Rev. Smith and Rev. J. W. McCormick. The burial occurred at the family burying ground by Undertaker Glassburn.

[Note: from stone born March 21, 1828; died February 1905; Goetting Cemetary Springfield Twp.; served with the Squirrel Hunter army in the Civil War]

Gallipolis Bulletin
March 3, 1905 Vol. XXXVIII No. 17
Transcirbed by Irene Blamer

Mr. Thomas Goins, the well known colored barber, was found dead in bed Monday morning. He had been in his usual health and Sunday had taken a long walk in the country with his brother. Death was the result of heart trouble.
He was 65 years of age, a veteran of the civil war and had been a resident of Gallipolis for over 50 years, coming here from Illinois. He is survived by three sons Harry, Homer and George and one brother and one sister. He was a good citizen and many friends deplore his sudden end.

Thos. Goolden, of Ohio Township, died Monday from the effects of cancer. The funeral was held at the home of his son, James Goolden, Tuesday afternoon by Rev. John Porter. Burial at Bethel cemetery by Lewis Evans. He was 71 years old and an old soldier of the 7th O. C.

Thomas A. Gooldin, who was born April 12th, 1834; departed this life September 4th, 1905, aged 71 years, 4 months and 12 days. He was married to Rebecca Kerr Oct. 24, 1867, who with one child preceded him to the glory world. There survives him one daughter, Elizabeth Holsten, and two sons, J. A. and Wesley Gooldin.
Mr. Gooldin was a soldier of the civil war, a member of the 7th Ohio Cavalry, Co. L. He was a good and kind father and well respected. We will miss him in our community. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. John L. Porter, and burial at Bethel by Lewis Evans.

Alexander Gordon
     Alexander Gordon was born May 29, 1838, at Rockbridge, Va., and died June 21, 1911, at his home in Arlee, W. Va., aged 73 years and 22 days. He was married Feb. 1, 1864, to Sarah Ralph. To this union were born ten children, 7 girls and 3 boys, Ella Roush and Gusta Scott of Cheshire, Hettie Roush, Lottie Poston and Gena Vance of Plain City, Jessie McCarty of Hanlin, Pa., Minnie Pearson, John, Hays and Emory of Arlee, W. Va. He also leaves 39 grand children and 3 great grandchildren, and one brother, Peter Gordon of Arlee.
     He was a kind father and loving husband and a good neighbor and his death is mourned by a host of friends, but our loss is his gain.
     Mr. Gordon joined the Second Kyger Free Will Baptist Church at an early age. He bore his sickness with much patience and said that he was ready to go. He served his country in the Civil War in Co. I, 4th Virginia.
     The funeral was held at Poplar Church in Cheshire township Friday afternoon conducted by Rev. W. J. Fulton, burial in the church cemetery by undertaker Hix.

Death of James Gothard
     James Gothard, an old soldier died at his home at Crown City Thursday morning, Oct. 2, 1913, aged 82 years. A sudden attack of heart disease was the cause of his demise.
     The funeral was held Friday and the remains were laid to rest near Mercerville by undertaker Stevers.
     He is survived by widow and three sons and one daughter in Arkansas.
     Mr. Gothard was a Civil War Veteran and the news of his death will be received with regret by his many friends.

[Note: Feb. 24, 1842 to Oct. 5 1913. Buried in Pine Grove Cemetery in Mercerville...Death Certificate shows born April 22, 1830 in Gallia County; died Oct. 2, 1913...age 83 years 5 months and 10 days of age. Parents: Robert Gothard and (unknown first name) Page...both born in VA..informant was Emily Dawson]

     We regret to chronicle the death of Capt. James Grafton, who passed away at his home at Centreville Sunday morning, May 15, 1904, after several months illness with cancer of the stomach. Capt. Grafton came to this county from Wellsville before the war. He served as Captain of Company D, 179th. O.V.I. and was wagonmaster on the Kanawha for a long time.
     He had been twice married, his first wife being Miss Biglow and the second was Susan Eagle, both of whom are deceased. Since the death of his last wife, his step-daughter, Mrs. Hattie Donally, has taken care of his home.
     He leaves one sister, Rachel Malone, at Wellsville, Ohio. Mrs. Gillingham, mother of the late Thomas and James Gillingham, was also a sister.
     After the war, Capt. Grafton engaged in business at Centreville, conducting a large general store with a big trade. He served as postmaster and made a good record. He was an honorable, upright man, kind and generous and will be sadly missed in the community. He was cheerful and jovial and always had a good story to tell. He was a staunch Democrat and several times was placed on the county ticket. As a candidate for Sheriff he was beaten only 18 votes, so great was his popularity.
He was a thoroughly good man and his death will be deeply regretted by all who knew him. The funeral services were conducted at Centreville Tuesday morning under the auspices of the Odd Fellows, of which he was an honored member and a large concourse of friends attended the last sad rites.

At his residence in the village of Cheshire, O., Friday, July 16, 1875, of obstruction of the bowels. Capt William Grayum, in the 55th year of his age.

[Note: from stone born 9/3/1820; buried Gravel Hill Cemetery, Cheshire twp. Served in the 4th regiment, West Virginia Infantry]

Pioneer Gone
Mr. William S. Greene, of Bladen, died last Friday in his 81st year, of chronic bronchitis, with which he had been ill for several weeks. He is survived by his wife and the following children: John H., Ira E., Harrison, Mrs. Charles Gilmore and Chas. M. Greene of the O. H. E. He was a member of the 78th O. V. I. during the civil war and a consistent member of Mt. Zion Baptist church. He was also a Mason and that order had charge of the funeral which was held Sunday afternoon at Bethel, burial by Wetherholt.

John W. Grover died at his home at Porter on Wednesday, March 28, aged 71 years. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Parkins at the Porter M. E. church, burial following by undertaker Butler of Vinton. Mr. Grover was a fine old gentleman, a native of Gallia County and a Civil War veteran. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Hannah Ward Grover, brothers Hiram A. Grover of Pine Grove, Joseph Grover of Vinton rfd, Isaac Grover of Bidwell rfd and Mason Grover of Bidwell.

The Gallia Times Gallipolis, Ohio
April 11, 1917 Vol. XIX
Transcribed by Irene Blamer

Grover, John

John D. Grover was born in Gloucester, Mass., June 17, 1825; died at his home near Cheshire, Ohio, February 4, 1897, aged 71 years, 5 months and 17 days. He served his country in the late war, being a member of Co. D, 141st Reg't, O. V. I., in which service he incurred injury which caused his death. He was a kind and loving father, a good and generous neighbor, and a true and affectionate husband, and leaves three sons, one daughter and a wide circle of friends to mourn their loss.
Dear father, you have gone to the great unknown beyond, where all will have to go, and where we trust we will meet again some bright day, where parting will be no more. Although we expected death at any time yet how it did thrill our hearts with sorrow. Oh, how sad, how solemn, how sorrowful it is to see our near and dear friend taken from us and deposited in the cold and silent grave. Dear father, you have been snatched from us by the cold and cruel touch of death, and lie hidden from our tearful sight; but you will be held dear and sacred to our memory till the One who doeth all things well hath gathered us together in our eternal home. R. G.

John Grover, aged 71, one of the substantial citizens of Cheshire Township, died of dropsy, Thursday of last week, and the remains were interred at the family burying ground on Saturday morning, the services being conducted by Rev. Fulton. Deceased was an old soldier having enlisted and served in the 141st O. V. I., and as a man was held in esteem by all who knew him, and who deeply regret his demise.

     It is always a sad duty to record the death of a good man, but it is rendered doubly so when death comes so sudden, as is the case of August Grube, one of the most highly respected and honored citizens of Walnut township, who, without a moment's warning, was taken away while on a mission of mercy. Monday morning, February 25, 1895. Mr. Grube rose feeling as well as he had for a long time, ate his breakfast with the family and went about his work. As was his custom he went about a half mile to the farm he had recently purchased, where he was keeping some stock, to feed, and learning that his neighbor a short distance further on the way, Mr. Marshall Allbright, was sick, went to visit him. He left the home of Mr. Allbright about 10 o'clock, but not returning home within a reasonable time Mrs. Grube became uneasy and started some one in search of her husband, who found him where he had, from all appearances, fallen a short time after leaving Mr. Allbright's, dying instantly. Besides a widow, he leaves a large family of highly respected sons and daughters to mourn their loss.
     Three of his children, Mrs. Louise Steffens, August and Wm. F. Grube are in Missouri; one daughter, Mrs. Augusta Lehman, in Ogden, Utah; Henry E. of this city, and the others are Carl, Ernest, Robert and Mary at home. The absent ones have been telegraphed for and at this writing the time of the funeral cannot be fixed. Rev. Becker, of Pomeroy will conduct the services and Hayward & Son the burial. Deceased was a soldier in the rebellion having served in Company B of the 178 O. V. I.
     Later.--The funeral will take place today, Wednesday, at 10 o'clock a. m., the absent members of the family being unable to attend.

[Note: from stone German Ridge Walnut Twp. born December 13, 1837; Civil War Soldiers and Sailors web site lists him as Augustus Gruby in Co B 173rd O.V.I.]

     Another respected and beloved man has been called to his eternal rest. August Grube, of Walnut Township, died suddenly on Monday last, February 25, 1895, aged 56 years. On Monday morning, Mr. Grube arose in his usual health, and after breakfast started to visit his lower farm, as was his custom. From the farm, he went to call on a neighbor, Mr. Marshall Allbright, whose house he left at 10 o’clock to return home. Not reaching home for dinner, his wife became alarmed and sent her son Ernest in search of him. Ernest found his father lying in a fence corner, dead, about a quarter of a mile from his home. For years he had been a sufferer from heart trouble, and it was this dread disease that, without doubt, caused his death.
     Mr. Grube was a soldier in the 173d Ohio Infantry, a citizen of unblemished character, and his death is universally regretted. His wife and ten children survive, and have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.
     Three of his children, August, Mrs. Louise Steffens and William, live in Missouri; Mrs. August Lehman, another daughter, resides at Ogden, Utah; Henry E. is a resident of Gallipolis, and five others, Carl, Ernest, Robert, Mary and Lena are at home.
     The funeral took place on Wednesday, Rev. R. Becker, of Pomeroy, officiating, and the burial by Hayward & Son, was at the church cemetery in Walnut Township.

The Gallipolis Bulletin
Saturday, March 2, 1895
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron Top of Page

Mr. A. S. Guinn died at the at Bulaville, Monday morning, home of his son, John R. Guinn, July 19, 1909. He had been a teacher, mostly in West Virginia, for 30 years, but had not taught for the past nine years. He leaves a wife and nine grown children, all married but one. He was a good man and his death will be regretted by all who knew him. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon.

[Note: stone Ahas Seilc Guinn, Mound Hill Cemetery; Co. B, 4th OVI, Co. B, 4th W.Va.I.; b. Jan. 29, 1842 d. July 19, 1909]

An Old Cheshire Boy, Dies in Dodge City, Kansas
     C. A. Guthrie, a brother of Milo Guthrie of Cheshire and of A. D. Guthrie of the B. I. S. at Lancaster, died January 15 at his home in Dodge City, Kansas.
     The following sketch of his life is taken from the Globe-Republican published at Dodge City:
For 44 years he remained in the town of his birth. On April 15th 1863, his 23rd birthday, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Lindsey, of Gallia County, Ohio. After their wedding this happy young couple settled down to housekeeping in their native county in Ohio where they lived for 21 years, when they made their first move in the fall of 1884, coming to Augusta, Butler County, Kansas, where they remained about one year. In the fall of 1885 they with their family, came to Hodgeman county where they erected their new home on government land. Here they learned to endure the hardships of pioneer life.
     In spring of 1900, this worthy couple, now growing old, moved to Dodge City, where they have made their home until God took the husband to the home above.
     Two sons and two daughter[s] were born to them. One daughter, Almira, died at the age of five years. The others, Augustus Lindsey Guthrie, of Dodge City, Charles Homer Guthrie, of Jetmore, and Mrs. Laura Sheldon, of Spearville, remain to join their mother in mourning the departure of a kind father and devoted husband.
     The subject of this sketch was cenverted at the age of 22 years and joined the Methodist Episcopal church. To him church membership meant more than a mere form. He was always an active worker in the church of his choice. He held official positions in the church and Sunday School nearly all his life. While a thorough Methodist and loyal to his church, he was broad in his sympathies and was always ready to help in every good cause. For several years he had been an officer in the County Sunday School Association.
     His early life was spent in mercantile pursuits in association with his father. He was never a very rugged man and for several years past had been in poo[r] health. On the first of October last he was stricken with his last sickness. During these months, in spite of medical skill, he had slowly grown weaker and much of the time his sufferings were intense. All that loving hands and medical attention could do was lavished upon the sufferer, but on Saturday, January 5th 1910, at 5:30 P. M. the weary form was at rest and the spirit of this man of prayer went to God who gave it. He had lived on the earth 69 days and 9 months.
     During the Civil War he served a brief term toward its close. He joined company D, 141st Ohio National Guards, May 2, 1864. He was mustered out of service September 3rd of the same year.

James Madison Guthrie
Died at Cheshire, Ohio, July 2, 1875, James Madison Guthrie, of cancer of the stomach.

Gallipolis Journal
Thursday, July 18, 1875 (Vol XL no. 35)
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Death of Dr. W. B. Guthrie
     After a long illness Dr. W. B. Guthries (Guthrie) died at his residence on Second Street at 3 o'clock on Thursday morning, June 20, 1889. Although he had been dangerously sick for a year past, his death was a surprise to most of our citizens. It was but a few days since we shook hands with the Doctor upon the street and congratulated him upon his being able to walk about. He replied that he felt somewhat stronger, but said he knew he was "liable to go at any time."
     The funeral was held on Friday afternoon at the M. E. Church, the services being conducted by Rev. Messrs. Evans and Arbuckle and Ariel Lodge, No. 156, I. O. O. F., and the burial at Mound Hill under the direction of Messrs. Hayward & Son.
     Mr. Evans gave an interesting memoir of the deceased, which we would, had we the space, be glad to publish in full, but can only make a few condensed extracts from it.
"Wesley B. Guthrie, son of Rev. Francis and Elizabeth Guthrie, was born in Ellsworth, Trumbull County, Ohio, April 18, 1835. He was the ninth child of a family of thirteen children. A few years ago the doctor was prevailed upon to write a brief sketch of his life for the use of his family, and now that he has taken his departure for the heavenly country, whence he will not return, we take pleasure in presenting interesting points in his career.
    "He says in his sketch 'after a somewhat checkered boyhood I went into business, as a clerk, in Harrisonville, Va., at the age of sixteen, and attended a select school as I had opportunity.' He attended other schools and also taught until 1856, when he took a course and graduated at Duff's College, Pittsburg. In 1857-8 he attended the Athens University, and in 1860 he received licenses to exhort and preach. In the latter part of the same year he was received into the Ohio Conference at Gallipolis. He filled several appointments until August 1862, when he volunteered his services for the Union. He was made a 1st Lieutenant in the 81st O. V. I., and served until the end of the war. He participated in six battles and fifty-six skirmishes, and held the positions of Lieutenant, Quartermaster, Captain, and Judge Advocate.
     After the war he returned to his father, who was then stationed at Ewington, in this county. He commenced the study of medicine and graduated from the Ohio Medical College in 1872. In
1869 he married Miss Selina M. Brown, daughter of Major Brown, of Mason County, W. Va. In 1874 he located in this city where he has since resided. Dr. Guthrie was elected a member of the City Council in 1877 and served four years."
     In closing his remarks Mr. Evans said: "Dr. Guthrie has been an acceptable member of the Methodist Church for many years. He was a man of strong attachment--loved his church and loved his family. If he had no faults he differed from those who survive him in that particular. He will be greatly missed from society and the church, but no where so much as in the loving home where his widow and five fatherless children mourn their loss. The last year of the life of Dr. Guthrie was one of suffering--of ten of intense suffering, but in the midst of it all he was in perfect harmony with God, and, at times, exulted in hope of freedom from earthly confinements and rest in heaven. The burden of his song continually was: "This world is not my home."

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