Karnes, Captain G. W.

Death Of Captain G. W. Karnes
     Captain George W. Karnes, whose illness in the last five months has been frequently mentioned, passed away at the home of his son, Charles, at the corner of Third and Spruce Streets, at 6 o'clock,
Wednesday evening, February 20, 1895, and in the 66th year of his age. Being born, November 13, 1829. His funeral services will be conducted from his late home, at 12:30 o'clock, Rev. W. E. I. D'Argent of the Presbyterian Church, his burial following at Buffalo, West Virginia, where he has two children buried. Hayward and son being in charge.
     Captain Karnes was born in Monroe County, West Virginia, and was raised on a farm. He learned the trade of plastering there and yet a young man moved down to Buffalo on Kanawha, where he was married to Sarah E. Hanley, when only 22 years of age. By this marriage he became the father of ten children. Three daughters and four sons surviving, and three dying in infancy. He came to Gallipolis to live, about fourteen years ago, where he has prosecuted his trade, until the last few years, when he became so crippled with rhematism that he was helpless, and last summer he was stricken with paralysis and has been with his son, Charles, ever since. He joined the Presbyterian Church two or three months ago and died happy in the Christian's hope. He served the Union cause by first enlisting in the 8th V. I. of West Virginia, and was merged into the 7th West Virginia Cavalry service. He was captured by the Confederates and spent six months in Libby Prison, and it was there he contracted rheumatism and had his feet frozen. He sereved nearly four years in the war and was drawing a pension of $17 a month at the time of his death. Captain Karnes was a citizen for whom every one had regard. He was a splendid, upright man and his family will have the kindness sympathy of all in their loss.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume III
Number 45
February 21, 1895
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed By: MLT

Kerns, Thomas

     Thomas Kerns was the son of Henry and Mary Gilbert Kerns and was born January 26, (sic) 1839, and departed this life March 19, 1913.
     He enlisted in the Civil War as a private in Capt. James Gatewood's company G, First regiment of Heavy Artillery enrolled August 22, 1862, and received honorable discharge June 20, 1865, at Knoxville, Tenn. After returning from the war he located on a farm in Green township and followed that occupation till his death. He served his township with credit as member of the board of education, trustee and in other responsible positions. [16 years as president]
     He was married to Climena Harrington Oct. 25, 1868, and they became the parents of eight children. His wife preceded him to the Great Beyond four years ago Feb. 7.
     He is survived by the following daughters: Mrs. Rose Payne of New Albany, Ind., Mrs. Florence Hay, of Huntington, W. Va., Mrs. May Russell, of Gallipolis, Mrs. Maude Odell, of Gallipolis, Mrs. Blanche Rohrbach, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, and sons Messrs. Eugene Kerns, of Rolfe, Iowa, Bert A. Kerns, of Rolfe, Iowa and Henry M. Kerns at home at Northup, O., and sisters Mrs. Louisa Smeltzer and Mrs. Madeline Skinner.
     He was perfectly resigned to his death and told his daughter in Huntington when he left her home that he did not expect to survive the winter.
     His funeral services were conducted by Rev. John Porter at his home in Green township on Easter Sunday and were largely attended. His burial was at Mound Hill by Undertaker Wetherholt.

Source unknown
Transcribed by Sunda Peters

Kerr, S. J.

S. J. Kerr Dead
     Samuel J. Kerr, one of the best known residents of this county, passed away at his home in Gallipolis Friday morning, July 11, 1919, after long illness. He was a sufferer from heart trouble.
     The funeral service was held at Mt. Zion Church in Springfield township, Sunday afternoon in charge of Rev. Arthur Mann, former presiding elder of this district, and a warm personal friend of Mr. Kerr's. The interment followed in the church cemetery.
     Mr. Kerr, who was in his 77th year, was a son of John and Isabel Kerr. During the civil war he served in the Seventh Ohio cavalry and was captured by the enemy, serving six months in the notorious Andersonville prison.
     He was twice married, first to Miss Sarah Mills, who died forty years ago, and later to Miss Margaret Watts, who survives him. His children are Ben F. and Horace of Columbus, Augustus P. and Mrs. Glenna Mills of this city. Until two years ago the famiy home was at Kerr, this county.

The Gallia Times
July 16, 1919
Transcribed by Sharon Hobart

Kerr Samuel

Death of Samuel Kerr
     Squire Kerr, who died at his home on Front street, between Pine and Olive streets, at 6:50 Monday morning, August 22nd, '98, aged 74 years, was born in Green Township, this county, May 31, 1824.        
     Deceased was a son of John and Christina Kerr. on June 3d last he was taken sick with a bilious attack and before he had regained his strength was seized with an attack of brain trouble. Everything was done in his behalf, but of no avail, and after two months' sickness he passed away.
     From Green township he came to this city and followed his trade as a marble cutter. He was married to Miss Mary Gardner, daughter of William and Rebecca Gardner, and after her death he was united in marriage to Miss Lucy McNealey in 1855. He was elected Justice of the Peace over 30 years ago, which office he has constantly held. He served as one of the city law-makers between '57 and '65 and was Mayor from '60 to '69. He was a faithful public servant and this city loses a good man to his death.
     In every station of life he fullfilled his duties well. During the civil war he served as veterinary surgeon in the First Virginia Cavalry, the same regiment the late Dr. Perrin Gardner was in. Always devoted, kind and indulgent with his family, he made a model husband and father. Years ago he was united with the M. E. church.
     Besides his widow he leaves nine children, viz: Mrs. Sarah I. Grove, city; Mrs. Ida Foskett, living in New York state; Mrs. Mary Sprague, city; Mrs. Catharine Damode, Hailey, Mich.; Mrs. Irene Glenn, Vinton; Mrs. Christina Spencer, Wellston; Miss Alice Kerr, city; Edward Kerr, city; and Mrs. Pearl McMillen, Wellston. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Harriet Womeldorff, of Farm City, Ill., and a brother, Jacob Kerr, of Iowa.
     The funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. J. Hawk at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon, burial being at Pine street cemetery by Hayward & Son. The remains were consigned to the grave by the following gentlemen: C. W. Bird, R. E. Dunn, R. J. Mauck, H. C. Johnston, J. W. Miles and T. P. Williams.

Gaillipolis Journal
August 24, 1898
Transcribed by Sharon Hobart                                                                            Top of Page

Kincaid, Charles

     Mr. Charles Kincaid, bar-keeper at the St. Wendel Hotel, died between two and three o'clock last Saturday morning, in his 41st year. He was born and raised in this county, having spent a portion of his life about Cheshire, on Campaign, Raccoon, and in this city.
     During the war he was a soldier in the 7th Ohio Cavalry, and contracted rheumatism at Andersonville prison that made him a cripple. In consequence of this he has drawn a pension for a long time. He left one child, a little girl, by his first wife, from whom he was divorced.
     In April, 1879, he was married to Miss Fannie Breedlowe, of Eastern Virginia, who survives him. For the past year or more he has kept the bar at the St. Wendel, and was generally well liked. About two weeks ago his wife went up Kanawha on a visit, and while she was gone he got on a regular spree, though for the past three months he has been drinking more or less, and last Wednesday morning it was discovered that he was suffering from delirium tremens. His wife arrived home that night and called a physician at once, who attended him up to the time of his death. Besides attendants, Mr. Henry Shoemaker and Mr. Howard Bunn sat up with him at night. Mr. Shoemaker was with him till shortly after 2 o'clock Saturday morning, when Mr. Bunn was called. He was then sleeping, with his wife by his side. Mr. Bunn sat by the bed and dropped into a doze of a few minutes, when, starting up noticed that he had ceased breathing. Mr. Varney and others were called, but nothing could be done. He had passed away. He was buried last Sunday at Mound Hill.

Gallipolis Bulletin
November 22, 1881
Transcribed by Henny Evans

King, Rice

Rice King is Dead
     Mr. Rice King, a well known citizen of Bidwell, passed away after a short illness Wednesday April 21, 1915. His funeral services were to be conducted on Friday by Rev, S.W.McBride, the interment following at Clark's Chapel.   
     Mr. King was born in Monroe County, Va., March 8, 1845. In 1862 he enlisted in Company H, 13th West Virginia Infantry, and was honorably discharged June 22, 1865, at Wheeling.
     He was united in marriage with Miss M. A. Nease on Sept. 10,1868, and to them were born four children, all of whom are now dead. His wife died in 1886, and July 5,1891 he was married to Electa Grover. They had two children, a boy and a girl, but they both died young.
     Mr. King had long been a church member and lived a Christian life. He bore his suffering patiently, and was ready when the summons came. He leaves his wife, four brothers and a grand-daughter, besides a host of friends and relatives.

[Note: Clark Chapel, Morgan]

Gallipolis Journal
April 30, 1915 Vol 97 No. 18
Transcribed by Ernie Wright

Klages, Fred

Death Claims Soldier Early Tuesday Morning
Veteran Fred Klages Succumbs to Paralysis at His Home on German Ridge
     The death angel came riding in on the wings of the morning Tuesday and took away the spirit of Fred Klages, 89, veteran soldier and splendid citizen. Following a stroke of paralysis on Thursday preceding, the end came at 2 o'clock Tuesday morning, April 30, 1935.
     Funeral services will be held at German Ridge Lutheran church where had long held membership, at 2 o'clock Thursday by Rev. M. Pilch of Pomeroy. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
     Mr. Klages was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Klages and was born in Dorate, Ostrode county, Germany, April 1, 1846. The family emigrated to America in 1862, and was among the first of the many German families in this section.
     Mr. Klages enlisted in the Union army and served until the end of the civil war. Returning home, he married Miss Augusta Wedemeyer, also a native of Germany, on Sept. 3, 1868. She was a daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Wedemeyer. The wedding was a double one, the other couple being Henry Grube and Caroline Byel and was performed at Pomeroy.
     Mr. and Mrs. Klages became the parents of Henry W. and Frederick Klages, who lived at home with the father, Albert Klages of Romulus, Mich., who was with his father when he died, and Lena, who became the wife of August Pope. She died some seven years ago.
     The Klages family members are all fine people, good citizens and respected by all. The father had many friends over the county, was active along civic and political lines and was a member of the soldiers' and sailors' relief commission, the church and Masonic and Odd Fellows lodges at Patriot.

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

Landthorn, A. L.

Death of Mr. Landthorn
     Mr. A. L. Landthorn of Chambersburg, father of Landlord J.A. Landthorn of the Union Hotel, died this morning, February 15, 1910. He was a veteran of the Civil War and about seventy-six years old.
     He had a stroke of paralysis last Friday morning. He is survived by his wife, five sons, Ezra of Huntington, Lincoln of Chambersburg, James of the same place, Will of Clipper Mill, John A. of this city, and one daughter Mrs. P.L. Cornell of Chambersburg.
     The funeral services will be at Chambersburg Wednesday at 10 a.m., by Rev. John A. Porter and the burial at Clay Chapel following.
     Mr. Landthorn it is said was a fine old man well liked by all of his acquaintances. He drew a dollar a day pension and was possessed of considerable property.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
15 Feb 1910
Transcribed by Kathy Hill Lynch                                                                        Top of Page

Abel L Landthorn Died Last Tuesday [Feb 1st] at his Home in Chambersburg
The Funeral Was Held Wednesday
     Mr. A L Landthorn died at his home at Chambersburg, last Tuesday morning aged about 76 years. He had suffered a stroke of paralysis last Friday morning and gradually sank until he passed away. He was a veteran of the Civil War , drew a nice pension and was a fine old gentelman. Besides his wife he is survived by John A Landthorn of Gallipolis, Walter J, J.H.M., William S., Mrs Mary Emily Cornell, of this county and Ezra R Landthorn of Huntington, W.Va. Mr Landthorn enlisted in the 141st Ohio Volunteer Infantry and served in that regiment until its muster out in 1864. He became a member of the M.E.Church in 1849 and afterward transferred his membership to the Christian Church. He was a good citizen and neighbor.The funeral services were conducted Wednesday Morning by Rev John A Porter,interment following at Clay Chapel.

Gallipolis Bulliten
Feb 9,1910
Transcribed by Ernie Wright

Lane, Lewis

LEW LANE, UNION SOLDIER, DIES AT HIS SON'S HOME 
His Passing Leaves But 23 Union Veterans In Gallia County - Family Lives on Old Hannan Farm
     Lewis Lane, who entered the Union army almost 70 years ago, died at 7:30 this morning at the home of his son, James Lane, in Ohio township. He is survived by another son, Bert Lane, and by three daughters, Mrs. Jessie Ross, Mrs. Effie Warden and Mrs. William Phillips. Death was due to pneumonia which climaxed an illness of a few days from influenza. Mr. Lane's death leaves but 23 Union veterans in this county, if a compliation made by The Tribune in February is complete and correct. Twenty-six names were listed, but in that number was Lewis Collins's name, now believed to have been confused with Lewis Lane's.  Since the latest list was published on February 9 Silas Litton died, his death occurring here February 20.
     Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock Wednesday at the Swan Creek Church of God by Rev. Earl Cremeans.  Burial in the churchyard there  by Undertaker C. R. Halley.
     Mr. Layne enlisted in Co. D., Fourth West Virginia Infantry Aug. 25, 1862, at the Camp Platt, 12 miles above Charleston.  Seventeen days later he was in a battle and his company was cut off from its regiment and traveled all night to reach Ravenswood.  Thence the company went to Pt. Pleasant
and was soon back at the starting point. Mr. Layne was at the siege and capture of Vicksburg, took part in the fight at Missionary Ridge, and later was in several engagements in the Valley of Virginia, including that of Fisher Hill of Sept. 22, 1864. After that he was discharged and sent home.
     James Lane bought the lower half of the Monroe Hannan farm and lives in a new house on the hill back of Ernie Day's store and not far from the Frank H. Mills home.  It was there that his old soldier father passed away.

Gallia Tribune, Gallia County, Ohio
Monday, March 21, 1932
Transcribed by Jean Griesan                                                                               Top of Page

Lane, Lewis

Ohio Tp. Soldier Passed Monday
Lewis Lane Died of Pneumonia At Home of Son - Fine War Record
     Lewis Lane, well known Ohio township resident and Union veteran, passed away Monday morning, March 21, 1932, at the home of his son, James Lane, in the Swan Creek neighborhood.
     Mr. Lane had been ill only a short time from pneumonia. He is survived by two sons, James and Bert Lane, and three daughters, Mrs. Jessie Ross, Mrs. Effie Warden and Mrs. William Phillips.
     He enlisted in Company D, Fourth West Virginia, on Aug. 25, 1862, near Charleston. Just 17 days later he was given his baptism of fire in battle. During his service Mr. Lane was engaged in the siege of Vicksburg, the Missionary Ridge fight and was at Fisher’s Hill, besides many minor engagements.

The Gallia Times
Thursday, March 24, 1932
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Langley, A. W.

A. W. Langley Dead
     Andrew W. Langley died very suddenly at his home on First Avenue in this city, aged 70 years. The news of his death was a shock to everyone for he was a familiar figure on the streets every day, and it was not known generally that he had a vascular disease of the heart, but had complained some of shortness of breath. He had gone up stairs to retire and in a few moments came down much distressed and asked that Dr. Charles G. Parker be called. The physician arrived before he died, but he saw it was a hopeless case and that nothing could be done and he passed away in a few moments.
     Mr. Langley was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ludwell J. Langley and was born in Cincinnati, January 12, 1840. His parents moved to this city when he was but six years old and he received his education principally at Gallia Academy under Prof. A. G. Sears. After leaving school he learned to be a molder. When the war broke out he volunteered in Co. B 91st O. V. I. , and participated in all the battles of that regiment. In 1863 he joined the regimental band and became the regiment's bugler.
     In 1866 he was united in marriage with Ellen Morrison of Chickamauga and they became the parents of five children--- Mrs. J. E. Keck of Hawk, O., Mrs. C. W. Leeper and Mrs. Edgar Vanden of this city, Mrs. Martin Geller of Cincinnati and Harry M. Langley of Pt. Pleasant.
     There are but two of his father's family left- his brother Lud, of Columbus and his sister, Mrs. F. M. Holloway of Ironton. Mr. Eugene Holloway of Washington, C. H. and his mother Mrs. Holloway and Mrs. Holloway's daughter, Mrs. Brown of Ironton are expected to the funeral services and his brother Lud if he can be reached.
     Mr. Langley thought a great deal of his family and was greatly devoted to them and also to his grandchildren, Lawrence Leeper and Lawrence Variden.
     The funeral services were conducted at the residence Tuesday afternoon by Rev. A. P. Cherrington of the M. E. Church, the interment following at Mound Hill by Wetherholt under the auspices of Cadot Post G. A. R. , of organization Mr. Langley was an honored member.

Gallipolis Bulletin
April 27, 1911
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Lanier, C. Wayne

Civil War Veteran Passes
     C. Wayne Lanier, Civil War Veteran and life long resident fo the County, died Wednesday afternoon at his home near Bladen after a short illness, at the age of 84. Five children survive, Nettie and Leslie at home, Mrs. Stella Parkins, of Urbana, George of Indiana and W. A. Lanier of Crown City. Will is Postmaster there.
    Funeral Services will be held Friday at 2 P. M. at Mount Zion on Lower River Road and burial in charge of Undertaker Stevers.

Gallipolis Tribune
Volume LVII
Number 33
August 16, 1928

Transcribed By: MLT

Lanier, Cornelius Wayne

Civil War Veteran Is Called
C.W. Lanier Died at Home Near Bladen Wednesday Aged nearly 84 years
     Cornelius Wayne Lanier, one of the few remaining veterans of the Civil War, died quite suddenly at his home near Bladen on Wednesday evening, August 8, 1928, at the ripe age of 83 years, 9 months and 4 days.
     Mr. Lanier was born in Harrison township, Gallia county, Ohio, on Nov. 4, 1844. He was the oldest son of Theophilus Alexander and Janette (Waugh) Lanier, who were among the sturdy pioneers of that section of the county. His father was a native of Brunswick county, Virginia, and migrated to Gallia county early in life, settling in the neighborhood of Leaper postoffice, where the deceased was born. Mr. Lanier's mother was the daughter of George and Rachel Waugh, early settlers in Harrison township.
     In 1865, when about twenty years of age, Mr. Lanier answered his country's call to arms, riding his favorite horse "Ginger" to the Smith school on Bullskin where he enlisted in the army for the remainder of the Civil War. He was assigned to the 193rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, in Company B, under Capt. Caleb Cherrington and Col. J.H.M. Montgomery, doing duty mainly in the Winchester Valley of Virginia.
     Two years later, after our country which he helped to preserve had lain down the implements of warfare and the "boys" had returned to the peaceful pursuits of home and loved ones, Mr. Lanier was united in marriage with Amanda Ellen Clark, daughter of the late William and Mary (Ward) Clark of Clay township.
They lived happily along life's pathway for the remarkable period of over 61 years, until his companion's death on Nov. 2, 1927. Six children were born to this union, Lavina Lanier, who died Fe. 24, 1891, William A. Lanier of Crown City, Nettie and Leslie at home, George A. Lanier of Richmond, Ind., and Mrs. Stella Parker of Urbana, Ohio.
     Other surviving relatives are two brothers, Clark Lanier of Fostoria, Edward Lanier of Eureka, and four sisters, Mrs. Jane Williamson of Gallipolis, Mrs. Martha Brumfield of Leaper, Mrs. Mary Gilmore of Marion and Mrs. Fannie Coulson of Fostoria. Mr. Lanier was a brother of the late ex-Commissioner, W.F. Lanier.
Early in life Mr. Lanier chose farming as an occupation and followed that pursuit almost continuously until about 1892, when he became a mail carrier between Bush's Mill and Gallipolis, a distance of 15 miles. This was before the day of good roads and automobiles and the daily trips were hazardous beyond extreme. Mr. Lanier gave about sixteen years of faithful service as a mail carrier, retiring twelve or thirteen years ago.
He was well known to almost everyone along the route, and after retiring from the business it was a source of pleasure to make frequent trips to Gallipolis and mingle with old friends and acquaintances. This he did long as he was able.
     His last visit to Gallipolis was on Saturday before his death. For fo-- years in the early seventies, Mr. Lanier carried the mail on horseback between Gallipolis and Proctorville making weekly trips and handling perhaps less mail on the whole of one trip than some of the smaller offices now deliver. this would seem strange now. During the entire four years service on this route his old horse "Ginger" was used exclusively, and he continued to serve his master several years after that, dying at the age of thirty years. Since retiring from the mail service Mr. Lanier spent the declining years of his life at home and enjoyed the fellowship of many friends and relatives who were grieved to learn of his sudden death.
     Five or six hundred people attended his funeral and burial at Mt. Zion church in Ohio township on Friday evening, and this alone was a great mark of the esteem in which the deceased was held. The funeral discourse was delivered by Rev. Ira J. Sheets and the burial was in charge of Undertaker F.L. Stevers.

Gallipolis paper                                                                                                  Top of Page

Larrimer, Jacob

Jacob Larrimer Died Monday [March 3, 1919]
     Jacob Larrimer, who would have been 88 years old on April 9, died at the home of Charles Eilker. For a number of years he resided in Green Township, but on account of failing health, it was deemed best to bring him here some weeks ago.
     He was the oldest Odd Fellow in this section and was well known in the county. For several years he ran the Ecker House. In Civil War times he was a flatboatman and figured in many exciting events of those days. He was born in Jefferson County, O.
     His last wife was Harriett Folden Drummond, who survives, and who is the mother of Mrs Eilker. He is also survived by a brother living in the West.
     The funeral will be conducted by R. P. McCarley at Clay Chapel at 10 o'clock today, burial will be there by Weatherholt & Entsminger.

[Note: dates taken from marker]

Gallipolis Bulletin
March 6,1919
Transcribed by Ernie Wright

Lasley, Arius Alonzo

OBITUARY
     Wounded at the battle of Stone River, or Murfreesboro, December 31st, 1862, and died January 12th, 1863, Arius Alonzo, son of J. B. and Elizabeth Lasley. He belonged to Co. D., 18th Regiment O.V.I.; aged twenty-one years, lacking fifteen days. His officers said he fell bravely fighting in a bayonet charge. The deceased was a member of the M. E. church, having joined the church in this place when a child of nine years old.
     The following lines were cut from a number of the Journal, and sent to his mother only a few days before the battle in which he fell:

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin.                                                                          Top of Page

Lasley, David

David Lasley Dead
End Came at Cheshire on Friday Evening, April 3
     By the death of David Lasley at his home near Cheshire on Friday, April 3, 1914, the county loses one of her best citizens. The cause of his death was paralysis.
     Mr. Lasley was about 70 years of age. He had always taken a prominent part in the affairs of the community in which he lived and enjoyed the good will and respect of a host of friends. He was a soldier during the Civil War, being a member of the 53rd Regt., O.V.I., and his military record was a most honorable one.
     The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the residence of Rev. Lightner, pastor of the Cheshire M.E. chuch, burial being in the Gravel Hill cemetery.
     He is survived by his widow who is a daughter of the late Newton Mauck and by two sons, Baker Lasley of Connecticut and Thad Lasley at home.

Gallipolis Bulletin
April 9, 1914
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Layne, Ziba Monroe

In Memory
     Ziba Monroe Layne, born May 25, 1847, died June 26, 1922, aged 75 years, one month and 11 days. He was united in marriage to Jennie Johnson, Jan. 2, 1875, and to them were born eleven children of whom the following survive: George, Gilly, Charles, James and Sherman, all of Bladen, and Mrs. Amanda Neal, Mrs. Missouri Angel, Mrs. Mary Lynch, Lizzie and Mrs. Almira Cox. One daughter died 12 years ago last December. There are 31 grandchildren.
     These with the companion are left to mourn the loss of a kind husband, father and grandfather.
The deceased enlisted in the War of the Rebellion Feb. 25, 1865, and served until the 15th day of December, 1865.
     His life was spent in the service of his family or the service of his country. While he did not make any profession while in active life, after he realized the end was drawing near, he talked often of fixing his business up and he was heard to say that he was prepared to go.
     He is also survived by one brother, Lewis Layne of Athalia, Ohio, and two sisters, Mrs. Craig Pike of Crown City, Ohio and Elizabeth Clark of Kanawha, W. Va.

[Buried Kings Chapel in Ohio Twp.]

Gallipolis paper
June 26, 1922
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Leaper, John W.

A Tribute to the Memory of Major Leaper
     As the glorious sun sank low in the West on the evening of the 14th of July,1883, Major John W. Leaper sweetly fell into the sleep that knows no waking, at the ripe old age of 78 years. His disease was Bright's illness; he had been inflicted with it foe a long time. He was born in Ireland and was brought to America when he was but one year old. The early part of his life was spent near Philidelphia and in Jefferson county, Ohio; coming to Gallia county in 1856, he purchased a large body of land in the Raccoon bottom of Harrison township which he lived until death closed the scenes of his active and useful life. He buried his wife a few years ago. He was the father of six children, three sons and three daughters, four of whom survive him.
     Major Leaper was a man of a great mind of broad ideas, generous in every impulse of his nature, fearless in expressing himself on any subject that he conceived to be right, and was always found giving a hearty support to every good word and work that presented itself in his community. He had a profound respect for religion, it mattered not what creed. It received his support both financially and otherwise.
     In 1861, when the dark clouds of war and bloodshed first made its appearance in the bright horizion of our beloved country, although that well up in years his patriotisim knew no bounds, eager for the fray he recruited Co. F of the 7th Ohio Cavalry, and served his country gallantly until the close of the war, and up to the day of his death no subject could arouse and fire his soul as much as his army life or the cause of his country. He was a staunch Republican from the first existance of the party, always giving it that earnest and fervent support that he gave everything he supported. He was an ultra temperance man all his life, exemplifying the great cause by strictly temperate life. His nature was kind and humane; his heart was a heart of flesh; he could feel for others in trouble and distress and when told you he was your friend he meant it-his promises were not idle words. Many years ago when he stood by the dying bed of his son William and promised to see that his helpless wife and her little children should be provided for, he meant it- it was no idle promise and he kept it to his dying day and those children have grown into manhood and womanhood, and they today join with the balance of the mourning relatives in calling his name and memory blessed.
     The funeral ceremonies were conducted by the Rev Jesse Ingles, assisted by the Rev Pitchford, and his remains were laid to rest at Mt Carmel by the side of his wife. There was a vast assemblage of people present and all felt a good man had gone to his rest. Peace be to his ashes. M.I.M.

Gallipolis Journal
July 19,1883
Transcribed by Ernie Wright

Lear, Henry

Henry Lear Dead
Fine Old Citizen of German Birth Succumbs to Pneumonia
     This city was shocked to learn of the death of Henry Lear which occured at his home at 621 Third Ave. at 5:30 o'clock last Thursday [Dec.9,1916] Death was ascribed to pneumonia from which he had suffered but a few days and came rather suddenly and unexpectedly.
     Mr Lear was born in Dorate, Germany, in 1839. He emigrated to this country in 1854 with his patents, and settled in this county 5 years later. He was a Union Soldier, serving in Co B, 173rd O.V.I.  He married twice, his first wife was Caroline Klages, a sister of Fred Klages. Of this union six children survive, Gus, John A., Fred,Henry, Mrs Louis Ahlborn. Their mother died about 17 years ago. Mr Lear was married again and is survived by his brother August whose present whereabouts are not known.    
     Mr Lear was superintendent of the county infirmary many years ago and made a creditable record.He belonged to the Masons and the Odd Fellows and took deep interest in both lodges. He was a quite, unassuming, upright man who commanded respect and esteem of all who knew him.
     The funeral was conducted at the Presbyterian Church at 1 o'clock Sunday, under the auspices of the Masons and Odd Fellows, by Rev. Baxter of Pt. Pleasant. Burial at Mound Hill. The attendance was very large and the funeral procession was led by Clark's band.

Gallipolis Journal
Dec 14,1916 Vol 48 number 76
Transcribed by Ernie Wright                                                                               Top of Page

Lee, Albert G.

    Albert G. Lee was born in Kygerville, Gallia Co., Ohio, Aug. 17, 1844.  At the age of 17 Oct. 26,1861, he enlisted as a private in Company H. 53rd Ohio Volunteers, during the Civil War, was promoted 1st Sergeant. His regiment was in the 2nd brigade, Colonel W. S. Jones the 2nd division, Major Gen. Wm. B. Hazen commanding the 15th Army Corps, Major Gen. John A. Logan commanding the army of Tennessee, Major Gen. O. O. Howard commanding with their army; Mr. Lee participated in the great conflict, going with Sherman to the sea, was in the great final review in Washington, then was at last honorably discharged in Little Rock, Ark, Aug. 11, 1864. His regiment was known as the “Renowned Cartridge Box Regiment” as that was their emblem. His term of enlistment was 3 yrs., 9 mos. and 15 days.
     He came to Clark Co., Mo., and the following year 1866 was united in marriage to Miss Charlotte F. Sharp. To this union were born six children, Anna, Mattie, Charles, Elmer, Ottis and Austin. Elmer died at the age of four years. All of the other children reside near Milton, except Charles, who resides in Hereford, Texas.
     Mr. Lee moved to Van Buren, Co., in 1893, where by industry he made a comfortable home for his family and where he passed to the Beyond, July 7, 1910, at the age of 65 yrs. 10 mos. and 20 days.
     He became a member of the G. A. R. Post at Kahoka, Mo., in its early organization, then moved his membership to Milton when he came to Van Buren Co. He was a charter member of the I. O. O. F., of Peaksville, Mo., and was elected to the Grand Lodge of the order in Missouri. After moving to Iowa he transferred his membership to Milton where he retained his membership until the last call. In the passing away of Mr. Lee, the community has lost a good, reliable citizen, the family a kind husband and father and one who will be missed in his neighborhood.
     The funeral was held Saturday morning at 10 a.m. at the country home south of town conducted by Rev. Geo. Duty, of this place. The interment was at the South Prairie Chapel cemetery. Members of Lone Star lodge I. O. O. F. assisted with the burial service.

Milton Herald (Milton, Iowa)
July 13, 1910
Contributed by Janet Hume

Lemley, Andrew

Andrew Lemley Dead
     Mr. Andrew Lemley, one of Gallia County's oldest residents, passed away at his home on Poplar Ridge Tuesday March 12,1918, aged 92 years. The funeral was held Friday afternoon at the Poplar Church, in which he held membership, the interment following in the family burying ground.
     Mr, Lemley was a native Pennsylvanian. He located to this county a great many years ago and lived here continuously since save the period spent with the old 91st Ohio in the south during the Civil War.He was a brave soldier with a fine army record.
     Mr. Lemley is survived by his wife, now in her late eighties, four sons, John, George, James and Andrew (Buzz), and three daughters, Mrs.Ballard Rusk, Mrs. Charles Thomas, and Mrs Frank Halfhill. a daughter Mrs John Ralph died a number of years since.
     Mr. Lemley had been in failing health for a number of years and had been blind almost ten years. His mind was clear and keen and he greatly enjoyed having friends in to talk with him on current events and neighborhood happenings. He had been a subscriber to the Times since its founding. He was one of the old pioneers and such his taking away is of more than ordinary interest.

[note: stone in Lemley Cemetery, Cheshire Twp. b. 1826]

Gallipolis Times
March 20,1918
Transcribed by Ernie Wright

Lewis, David

David Lewis
An Old Soldier of Bidwell Dies Sunday
     David Lewis, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Bidwell died Sunday morning [Jan 22,1911] at 8 o'clock of the intirmities due to his advanced age. He was born on the 8th day of May 1857 in Shenago Co, N.Y. and came to this county in 1840. At the time of his death he was 83 years, 8 mo. and 14 days old. He was united in marriage with Lucy J. Ward in 1854, who died in June 1909. He served in the Civil War in Co. I of the 173 Reg. O. I.
     He is survived by three sons, Wesley, with whom he made his home and Charles of Bidwell and Edward of Sanitoga, Cal. , and one daughter, Mrs. Mattie Double of Sedan, Scioto Co. He was a brother of the late Samuel Lewis of this city and is an uncle of Charles of Charles Clark, also of W H Clark of Porter.
     The funeral was held Yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Bidwell M.E. Church, services conducted by Rev. R. R.Denney. Burial at Clark's Cemetery in Morgan by Glassburn.

[Note: Stone in Fairview Cemetery Springfield Township]

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday Morning Jan 25,1911
Transcribed by Ernie Wright                                                                               Top of Page

Little, Mark 

MARK LITTLE DEAD
     Mark Little died at his home in Maple Shade Monday morning, October 7, 1912, aged 88 years. The funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Mission Baptist Church in East Gallipolis by Rev. J. O. Newton, burial following at the Pine Street Cemetery by Undertaker Wetherholt. Mr. Little was a veteran of the Civil War, having been a member of the 9th Va. Volunteer Infantry. He is survived by a widow and daughters Mrs. Wm. Willis, Mrs. T. E. Weldon, and Mrs. R. C. Johnson of Wellsville, Ohio, Mrs. Isaiah Walter and Mrs. Wm. Roberts of Gallipolis and sons W. H. Little of Cleveland and Richard Little of Gallipolis. He also leaves two brothers, William and Isaac Little of Cheshire. Mr. Little was a man of many good qualities, whose many friends will hear of his death with regret.

[Note: Born: Jackson Co., WV, to David Little and Sarah Staats. Married: Jul 11, 1855, Jackson Co., WV, to Mary Ann Lewis]

Probably Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Handwritten date October 10, 1912
Transcribed by Judy Free                                                                                Top of Page

Little, Mark 

Death of Mark Little
     We made brief mention of Mr. Little's death yesterday. He died Monday morning after an illness of about one year with ailments incident to old age. His funeral will be at the Baptist chapel Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, by Rev. J. O. Newton of the First Baptist church, burial following at Pine street by Wetherholt.
     Mr. Little is survived by a wife and seven children, also two brothers William and Isaac Little of Cheshire.
     He was an old soldier of the 9th Virginia Co. F Volunteer Infantry and served three years, and drew a pension and was a good man every way and was born March 10, 1824 in Jackson county, but had lived here 35 years. When able to work he followed the occupation of a gardener or farmer. He had belonged to the M. E. church and was a man highly respected.

Probably Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Unknown Date
Transcribed by Judy Free

Little, Robert

     EDITOR REPBULICAN--Another old soldier gone! Robert Little, an old soldier of the 13th West Va. Infantry, who resided at Silver Run, Meigs county, Ohio, died September 20, 1890, of heart and lung trouble. He was a good soldier in the late war, for which he was receiving a pension of $17 per month. He leaves a wife, four sons and one daughter, Mrs. Smith Cottrell of Meigs county. He was a constant reader of this paper. Funeral Monday; remains buried in the Fisher cemetery.

The Meigs County Republican
Wednesday September 24, 1890
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

Little, Willis

     Willis Little died Tuesday May 5, at the home of his son, Willis, aged 79 years. He leaves three children, ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren to mourn their loss. He was a soldier in the Civil War and served his country faithful for three years. Funeral services were conducted Thursday at the Baptist church by Rev. G. C. Sprouse of Middleport, burial in Gravel Hill Cemetery by undertaker DeMain.

Gallipolis Bulletin
May 14, 1914
Transcribed by Ernie Wright

Littral, William

Death of a Veteran
     William Littral, an old ex-prisoner of the war, living on Monroe Hannan's place in Green township, died Monday last [May 18, 1897] from infirmities contracted while serving his country. He was about 60 years old and leaves a family of children of adult age. Interment was at White Cemetery in Harrison township. Undertaker Wetherholt furnished the casket for the remains.

[Note; date of death, and weekdays calculated by birthday calculator]

Gallipolis Journal
Monday Jan 26 1897
Transcribed bt Ernie Wright                                                                                Top of Page

Lloyd, Thomas H.

Thomas H. Lloyd, 85, Civil War Vet Dead
End Comes At Son’s Home Following Brief Illness
     Thomas H. Lloyd, retired farmer and highly respected citizen, died early Sunday at the home of his son U. I. Lloyd, after a short illness from pneumonia.
     Mr. Lloyd was born in Jackson County, Ohio, eighty five years ago, of Welsh parentage. He came to Gallia county in his youth and resided the greater part of his life in Walnut Township. For several years he had made his home with his son in this city.
     He was a veteran of the Civil War having served in Company E, 27th O. V. I. He saw service in some of the principal battles of the rebellion.
     Mr. Lloyd had been in good health for one of his age until New Years day when he became ill. He was a life long member of the M. E. church.
     Five children survive, Elliott, of Greenfield, Harley of Grove City, Mrs. Retha Blazer of Gallipolis R. 4, and Mrs. Stella Rott, and U. I. Lloyd, of this city. His wife preceded him in death several years. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Margaret Miller, and a half brother, Tommy Lloyd, of Jackson.
     Short services will be held at the home of his son, on Second avenue, at 10: a.m. Tuesday when the remains will be taken to Mt. Olive church where funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. by Rev. E. E. Brewer. Burial in the cemetery there in charge of A. E. Tope.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, January 6, 1930
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Logue, Wyatt

     Mr. Wyatt Logue, died at is home in Bidwell Sept. 10, 1908, of paralytic heart trouble. He was a good citizen and an old soldier of Union war, and leaves a widow, who is a sister of Mr. G. B. Sawyers the Court Street merchant, T. M. and Daniel Sawyers, Mrs. Moses Wilbarger, Mrs. Ira Russell, Misses Lucretie and Darrie Sawyers, and Mrs. Flora Campbell, of Rodney.
     The funeral services were conducted Sunday by Dr. Davis, of Rio Grande, and interment followed in the Fairviewl Cemetery, Springfield Township.

Gallipolis Bulletin
September 18, 1908
Vol XLI No. 43
Transcribed by Irene Blamer

Longstreth, David

In Memory; David Longstreth
     The sudden death of the late David Longstreth of Cheshire was a shock to his many friends. He passed away suddenly, having been stricken with apolexy.
     He was a son of William and Mary Longstreth and was born in Bucks County, Pa., on March 11,1838. He moved with his parents to Salem Township, Meigs county, Ohio, the following year. When about 24 years of age he volunteered, enlisting in Company G, 116th Ohio Infantry and fought in 18 battles and several skirmishes. He was wounded at the battle of Fort Greggs. He received an honorable discharge June 7 1865.
     In the year 1867 he was united in marriage with Lucinda Hugg, and to them were born three children, Clayton, Effie and Phoebe , of which only Mrs Pheobe McClasky survives. He had four brothers and three sisters, all of whom had passed away except Mrs. Mary Gilmore of Bidwell.
     He leaves to mourn his departure his sister, his daughter, four grandsons, and a grand-daughter, Mrs Jessie McCarty, who looked after his health and welfare.
     Mr. Longstreth was made Master Mason at Wilkesville on April 8,1878. He was a good and faithful member of this order. Early in his life he professed Christianity and was active in advancing Gods kingdom here. He was a member of the Cheshire Baptist church. and served as a deacon and trustee until his health failed and he retired at his own request. The community has lost a valuable citizen, the lodge one of its best members and the church one of its pillars.
     The funeral was conducted by Rev. Y. H. Reed of Cheshire.

[note: Stone in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Cheshire, Township, died May 3,1918]

Gallipolis paper
May 22,1919
Transcribed by Ernie Wright

Loucks, William

     An old pioneer resident of this county, William Loucks, son of Jacob and Ladocia Langford Loucks died Sunday afternoon, March 14, 1909, after four years of lingering illness in his 88th year. He had been a resident of Harrison Township for 83 years and occupied the house where he died for more than 60 years. His funeral sermon will be preached at his late home, Tuesday at 2 0'clock, by Rev. J.B. Masale of the Christian Church, the interment following by Wetherbolt in the Loucks family cemetery.
     Mr. Loucks is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Rhoda Roadarmour and Mrs. Mary Spangler. He was twice married, the first wife dying in 1870. Her maiden name was Susannah Campbell and she bore him six children, four sons and two daughters of whom the following survive. Roman of Seattle, Wash, William Elbin and Frank of Anoka, Minn., and Mrs. Sillman Cottrell of this county, and Shannon of Harrison Township. His second and surviving wife was Miss Fannie Canterbury, to whom he was married in 1871. To them were born four children and the following survives: Waldo, Mrs. Shannon Houck, and Bert, all of this county, and all well-to-do people.
     Mr. Loucks was a fine old gentleman and was a soldier in the war for the Union, a member of Capt. C.C. Aleshire's 18th Ohio Battery and he had a host of friends. Most of the children reside in the West.

The Gallipolisn Daily Tribune
March 15, 1909
Transcribed by Lynda Darby Ozinga                                                                     Top of Page

Lucas, Cornelius

Death of Mr.Lucas
     Mr. Cornelius Lucas died at the home of Mrs William Symmes in Cheshire last Friday night [Jan 13,1906]He was a veteran of the Civil War and drew  $ 50 per month pension. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Samuel Berry and Miss Lida Lucas, and was well thought of in his community.

[note: dates from stone McGhee Cemetery, Huntington Township b. Dec 26,1830; d. Jan 13, 1906]


Gallipolis paper
Transcribed by Ernie Wright

Lyle, Boyd

Death's Sudden Appearance
     Boyd Lyle, a thrifty farmer living a short distance from Kyger, was stricken down with heart disease at his home Feb. 1st. He had been in poor health for sometime from this affliction, though his death was not
anticipated, hence it falls with the force of a sudden shock upon his family and friends.
     Mr. Lyle was born in Meigs county, July 23, 1845, and was therefore in his fifty-second year. He was a soldier, serving in the 53d O. V. I. For a number of years he has been a resident of Gallia county. A sister and four brothers survive him, while in his immediate home he leaves a wife, three children and one grand-child to mourn his death. He was a good-natured, companionable man, agreeable at home and abroad, and a most obliging neighbor. Interment took place Thursday at Poplar Ridge cemetery, Rev. W. J. Fulton of Rio Grande, conducting the funeral service.

[newpaper clipping from unknown source pasted into a "scrapbook" possibly by Esther Virginia Coughenour Lyle, a nephew's wife. Boyd Lyle died on 02 Feb 1897 rather than the 1st according to Gallia County death records and documents in his pension file, but the birth date is the same. The Thursday was Feb. 4 for the date of interment.]

Submitted by Jean Hoffman

Mahan, John Nelson

Civil War Veteran Buried.
     The funeral services for John Nelson Mahan, Civil War Veteran, who died January 1, at his home in Walnut Township, was conducted at Fairview Church Tuesday at 2 P. M. by Rev. Frye and burial in the cemetery there by Undertaker Phillips of Waterloo. Mr. Mahan was born in West Virginia, 87 years ago last September and came to Ohio when a boy. He was a member of the Fairview Christian Church. He leaves six children, Melvin E. Mahan, of Waterloo, Ezra P. Mahan and Mrs. Nora B. Edlar, Springfield, Enoch L. Mahan, Mrs. Esta E. Myers and Mrs. Cora A. Myers, all of Patriot, 29 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, his wife Nancy Sutton Mahan, having preceded him in death two years, almost to the very hour.

Gallipolis Tribune
Volume LVII
Number 2
January 12, 1928
Gallipolis, Ohio
                                                                                                                       Top of Page

Mahan, Joseph Stewart

Old Soldier Dead
    Joseph Stewart Mahan, an old soldier died Sunday at Northup at the home of his daughter. He was 78 years old, his wife preceding him several years ago. The funeral was conducted Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock by the Rev. Mr. Morrow at Centenary. Mr. Mahan was a well known man and had many friends who will hear of his death with regret. Wetherhold has charge of the remains.

[Centenary Cemetery - Tombstone reads B.1825 - D.1916 - Unit CD B 173rd OVI]

Gallipolis Bulletin
March 2, 1916
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Markin, Squire Jefferson Taylor

Taps Sound For Squire Markin
Old Soldier and Well-known Citizen
     Squire Jefferson Taylor Markin of Eureka died at 9:15 Saturday night after a two weeks illness. A week before he had been successfully operated on for a ruptured bowel, and for several days thereafter his condition seemed to improve satisfactorily. News of his critical illness and later of his death caused general sorrow, because he was well known throuout the county and was respected and highly esteemed.
     Mr. Markin was born July 18, 1847, at Lincoln, this county, and was 68 years, 9 months and 11 days old. Converted at old Salem church (now Lincoln), he united with the M. E. Church early in life and was still actively engaged in Christian work when called from labor to reward. He was a Union soldier, serving from Feb. 27, 1864, to July 26, 1865, in the 23rd O.V.I.
     On Aug. 31, 1870, he married to Isabelle Boggs, who survives. He is also survived by five children, Wheeler M., Eureka; Chas C., Newark; Mrs. John P. Lasalle, Kimberly, Idaho; J. Q., Cleveland; Mrs. W. H. Burton, Frederick, Oklahoma. Mirandus S. Markin, an account of whose wife's death was in last week's Journal, was a brother of Squire Markin, and Mrs. Wheeler Brothers of Clay Tp. and Mrs. John Crouse of Harrison Tp. were sisters.
     The funeral services were held at Clay Chapel at 10 o'clock Tuesday, Rev. J. W. McConnell officiating. Burial at same place by Wetherholt. E. J. Riggs, Wm. Lewis, Charles Craft, Wm. Shaw, Curtis Allmon and W. E. Gilmore were the pallbearers.

Gallipolis Journal
Thursday May 4, 1916
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Markin, W. H.

Death of a Veteran
     Death has claimed another veteran. Afrter a long and honorable life, W. H. Markin, of Lincoln, has joined those who have preceded him. He died Monday morning, after a two weeks' sickness from general debility.
He was eighy-two years of age and leaves five children, viz:, Mrs. Susan Brothers, Mrs. Elizabeth Harbour, Mrs. Sarah Kraus, Taylor and Maranda Markins. After devine exercises at Dickey church conducted by Rev. Rice Tuesday, burial followed in the church burial grounds. Deceased was a member of the United Bretheren church and a good man.

[Tombstone reads B.Dec 17, 1816 - D.June 20, 1898 - Unit Co I 18th OVI]

Gallipolis Journal
Tues June 28, 1898
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                           Top of Page

Marshall, Samuel

Samuel Marshall Dead
     Samuel Marshall, a highly respected citizen of Chambersburg, passed away Saturday morning, February 7, 1914. He was in his eighty-fourth year and had been ill but a short time. The funeral services were conducted under the auspices of the Masonic lodge at Clay Chapel Sunday morning, the burial being in the church cemetery by Undertaker Wetherholt. Mr. Marshall is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Canada. He was an honest, likable man and his death will be regretted by all who knew him.

Martin, Alpheus

Gallia County's Youngest Soldier Has Been Dead Half A Century
     Almost 54 years ago, on Oct. 23, 1862, a little Gallia County lad heard the call to arms through the rattling drum and shrilling fife and, boy-like, he ran away to the war. He served 27 months under the Stars and Stripes, and at the age of 16 years, a boy yet in years, he was stricken with typhoid and brot home to his mother to die.
     For almost 51 years he has been sleeping in the Robinson graveyard in Morgan Township, this county, awaiting the bugle call which will at last close up the gaps in the ranks of the soldier dead, no matter where they're sleeping, for the Grand Review.   (Photograph)
     Alpheus Martin, son of Mrs. Ann Eliza (Robinson) Martin of Morgan Township enlisted in the Union army at the age of 13 years and 9 months. He ran away from home and made his way to Charleston, W. Va., where he enlisted in a company then being raised by Capt. Ankrone, which later became attached to one of the West Virginia regiments.
     Young Martin was a bright, trim youngster and attracted the attention of Gen. Powell, who detailed him as an orderly to his staff. Our youthful Gallia County soldier saw service in the Shenandoah Valley and was engaged in the Lynchburg and Richmond campaigns.
     Unscathed by mimic ball or grapeshot, young Martin fell a victim to typhoid and was invalided home. He was unable to withstand the ravages of the disease, and on January 23, 1865, just one day after he had passed his 16th birthday the Death Angel mustered him out.
     The original of the picture accompanying this article, showing Alpheus Martin in the well remembered blue uniform and trim cap of the 60's, is an invaluable possession of his brother, Charles Martin of Bidwell, who himself was the first enlisted soldier from Gallia County in the War of the Rebellion. Charley was at the front at the time his brother ran away to enlist, and it was doubtless in emulation of his older brother's example, that young Alpheus determined to don the blue and follow the flag.
     Some day, doubtless a monument will be erected in commemoration of the brave boys who went forth from Gallia County in answer to their country's call, and what more fitting symbolic figure could be had than that of young Alpheus Martin, who enlisted at the age of 13 years and 9 months. All honor to his memory.

The Gallia Times
Wednesday, July 5, 1916
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

Martin, Anthony

Mr. Martin Dead
     Mr. Anthony Martin, of Crown City, an old soldier of the Civil War, aged 86 years, died Wednesday, May 13th, 1908. He was taken to Huntington Friday for burial by a daughter who lives there.

[Note: - Not Buried in Gallia County, Ohio]

Gallipolis Bulletin
May 22, 1908
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin                                                                        Top of Page

Martin, Benj

Obituary
     Died at his home in Vinton, Gallia county, O., on Friday, February 13th, 1885, Capt. Benj Martin, in his 65th year. Capt. Martin was born in Jackson county, O., January 15, 1821. He served as an apprentice on a farm until he was of age.
     On Dec. 31, 1846, he was married to Miss Mary L. Rothe, who died about one year ago. Mrs. W. S. Matthews was their only child. For quite a number of years Capt. Martin was elected and served as Justice of the Peace in Huntington township. He filled during his lifetime many places of trust and honor in the public service. In 1870 he was admitted to the practice of the law, and continued a member of the Gallipolis bar until his death.
     During the war he raised a company of volunteers, and was commissioned and served as Captain of Co. C. 194th O.V.I., doing service most of the time in the Shenandoah Valley, in Va.

Gallipolis Journal
Wed Feb 18, 1885
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Martin, Charles

Chas Martin Dead
     Charles Martin, 75, said to be the first man to enlist from this county in the Civil war, died at the Soldiers' Home at Dayton last week and was buried in the Robinson cemetery at Eno Tuesday. He was twice married and is survived by a son in New Orleans, a married daughter near Danville and a younger daughter who makes her home with Ed Soles and family near Rodney.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Aug 31, 1916
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Martin, James Perry

Death of James Perry Martin
     Perry Martin of Northup, aged 90 years, 6 months and 27 days, died Sunday evening, Aug 27, 1916. He was an old soldier of the 91st Regiment O.V.I. He was in good health up until within an hour of his death and it was thought his death was due to heart trouble.
    He was born in Halifax county, East Virginia, and came to this county in 1836, settling about a mile from the place where he died and has been an active farmer, and excellent citizen who made a host of friends during his long, useful life.
    His widow, Melissa Martin, and five children survive him. The funeral was conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at his late home. Interment at the White cemetery under direction of Myers.

[Death Certificate info: B.Feb 1, 1826 - D.Aug 27, 1916 - Buried in White Cemetery in Walnut Twp - No tombstone]

Gallipolis Journal
Aug 31, 1916
Gallipolis Bulletin
Aug 31, 1916
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                           Top of Page

Martindale, John

Old Pioneer Gone
     Mr. John Martindale, one of the oldest residents of the county, died at the home of his youngest daughter, Mrs. Minnie James, at Bulaville, last Saturday morning, August 8, 1908, aged 79 years 5 months and 2 days. His wife died 14 years ago.
     Mr. Martindale was born in Meigs County and moved to this county with his parents when only a lad. He was married to Miss Rhoda Plymale, a sister of Hugh, Al, June and John A. Plymale, on July 25, 1846, and to this union 12 children were born, 4 boys and 8 girls and of them 3 boys and 4 girls are living, David, of Nebraska; Hugh, of Huntington, W. Va., and Joseph, of Illinois; and daughters Orinda Kelley, Belle Pierce, Mec. Richmond of Nebraska, and Mrs. Minnie James of Bulaville.
     Mr. Martindale it will be remembered suffered a stroke of paralysis at the home of his nephew, Chas. King, of Clipper Mill, on July 3rd last and though the best of care and medical skill was supplied he gradually became weaker until he passed away as above stated.
     He was a veteran of the civil war having been a member of the 141st Ohio. He repeatedly served his people in positions of trust as Township Trustee, Clerk, Justice and Postmaster at Bulaville and at all times commanded the respect and confidence of all his neighbors. He was a staunch Democrat and served many years on various committees. Always courteous, kind and obliging he was a favorite with all who knew him.
     The funeral services were held Sunday morning by Rev. W. J. Fulton, of Rio Grande, interment following at the Campaign Church by undertaker Hix. Peace to his ashes. Green be the grave where sleeps our departed friend.

[Tombstone has March 6, 1824 - Unit Co E 141st OVI]

Gallipolis Bulletin
Aug 14, 1903
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Martindale, Warren

Obituary
     Warren Martindale was born in Jackson county, O., May 26, 1842, and died Dec. 20, 1887, aged 45 years 6 months 24 days.
     Since the time he was one year old his home has been in Gallia county. He enlisted in the 53d Ohio Regiment in 1861, and after two years of faithful service as a soldier, he had to accept a discharge on account of broken health. He served as 1st Sergeant, and when discharged he had received a commission as 1st Lieutenant, which position he never accepted because of ill health.
     He was married to Lucretta Weed Oct 26, 1865. Five children, all living, came into the home as a blessing upon this happy union. Mr. Martindale served two terms as County Treasurer and two years as Mayor of Gallipolis. No man in the history of the county has filled these offices better than did our departed brother.          He joined the church in early life, and on the first Sunday after his return from the army, he was found in the class meeting ready for Christian work. He has lived a quiet, devoted life, had great peace in his last hours and has gone to enjoy the reward of a consecrated life.

[Tombstone in Mt. Zion Cemtery has Unit Co E 53rd OVI - Family stone has D. Dec 29, 1887 but obit has
Dec 20]

Gallipolis Journal
Wed Dec 28, 1887
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Martindill, Wesley

     Died on Wednesday morning, March 30, of epilepsy, that peculiar and complicated disease for which there is no cure. He was born Oct. 18th, 1842, being 38 years of age when he passed away.
     He served in the late war, and carried on business for a number of years at Chambersburg, this county, moving to this city about a year ago, and boarding at R. Bray's where he could receive proper medical attention. His sickness was remarkable for its severity and the wonderful manner in which he withstood its attacks.
     He was very popular where known, a man of excellent business ideas and strong in his likes and dislikes. For intellectual capacity he stood very high. Masonic services were held by the lodges of this city and Chambersburg, at the residence of R. Bray, of this city, Friday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. M. B. Wilson leading in prayer.
     The funeral services of the deceased will be preached at a date unannounced. Mr. Martindale left a widow, formerly Miss Morriszella M. wall, daughter of Dr. C. D. wall. Mr. M. left a will, not yet probated, the contents of which are known only to his attorney.

Gallipolis Journal
Thursday April 7, 1881
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                           Top of Page

Massie, John

Death of an Old Soldier
     The unwelcome information was received here Wednesday of the death of Mr. John Massie, an old soldier living out at Wales, in consequence of which the sympathy of many go out to his aged widow and family. He has been a long and patient sufferer from consumption which caused his death at 10 o'clok Tuesday, Jan. 4. Deceased was a son of Robert Massie and son-in-law of John Norman. He was a private in Co. A., 91st O.V.I.

Gallipolis Journal
Tues. Jan 11, 1898
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Massie, S. Aaron

     S. Aaron Massie, an old soldier, died at the home of his son near Springfield, Monday. He formerly lived at Leeta and has relatives and many friends in this county, and had been at Springfield perhaps a year or more. The body arrived here Tuesday afternoon and was met by Undertaker J. W. Myers, a nephew of the deceased.
     Funeral services and burial at Okey at 10 o'clock Wednesday.

[Note: No stone; possibly he is the Stephen A. Massie in Co B, 173rd O.V.I.]

Gallipolis Journal
April 16, 1915
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer

Matthews, John A.

     Mr. John A. Matthews died at the Athens Hospital last Sunday. The remains were brought to Vinton, his home, on Monday and deposited beside his wife, whose sudden death is attribed as the cause of Mr. Matthews losing his mind. He was about 60 years of age and a veteran of the civil war.

[Note: Has stone; Mt Tabor Cemetery; Unit Co I 36th OVI; Born April 30, 1841; Died August 9, 1903]

Gallipolis Bulletin
August 14, 1903
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer                                                                      Top of Page

Matthews, Thomas Corwin

     DIED--At the Regimental Hospital, Covington, Kentucky, on Saturday, the 6th of February, 1864, of Measels and Pneumonia, Thomas Corwin Matthews, of Co. G., 1st Regiment Ohio Heavy Artillery, son of Phineas Matthews of Vinton, Gallia Co., O. Aged nineteen years.
     His remains were brought by his father to Vinton, where, after a very impressive discourse by Rev. R. Breare, from Proverbs 4 and 18, "But the path of the just is as a shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day." The remains were interred with military honors.
     The deceased was, in all things, a goodly young man; the pride of his family, and the admiration of his friends. In the summer of 1862, though a boy, he volunteered in the 60th Regiment O. V. I., commanded by Col. Trimble, was taken prisoner at Harper's Ferry, on the 15th of September, 1862, parolled, sent to Annapolis, thence to Chicago, where, he, with his regiment, was discharged and afterwards exchanged. In June, 1863, he volunteered as a soldier in the 1st Regiment Ohio Heavy Artillery, for a term of three years. After entering the service in this Regiment, his deportment was such as to commend him to the favorable consideration of Col. Hawley, the Commandant, who detailed him as his Orderly, in which position he discharged every duty with promptness and fidelity, until about the 12th of January, when he was taken sick of measles and pneumonia, with which he lingered until the 6th of February, when, while repeating the Lord's Prayer, he was promoted from the patriotic armies of earth, to the celestial army of patriots on high. Thus have we another martyr to the great cause of freedom and enfranchisement.
     Proudly do the national patriots recall the high deeds of valor of our gallant sons. With unfaltering courage and heroic bravery, they have borne themselves in every contest, and whether on the tented field or in the dreaded hospital; whether on the long and weary march, or before the murderous fire of traitor bands everywhere, and under every circumstance, have they borne themselves with veteran intrepidity; shrinking from no anger; quailing under no assaults, but attesting their prowess in every battle [rest cut off.]

[Note: - Buried in Vinton Memorial cemetery, Vinton, Ohio.]

Gallipolis Journal
February 18, 1864
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

Mauck, Amos O.

Capt. Mauck is Mustered Out
     The interment of Capt. Amos Mauck who died the latter part of the week at the Dayton Soldier's Home, was at Cheshire, his former residence, Monday afternoon. Rev. J. M. Davis of Rio Grande conducted the services. Capt. Mauck saw service during the civil war in the 141st Ohio and the Fourth Virginia. He was a miller by trade and is well remembered by many old friends here. One brother, J. W. Mauck, president of Hillsdale College in Michigan, survives him.

Gallia Times
October 11, 1916

Captain A. O. Mauck
Passes Away, Aged Nearly 74- Burial at Cheshire
     Captain Amos O. Mauck, born near Cheshire Nov. 29, 1842, died at Dayton Sunday, Oct. 8, 1916. His parents were Joseph and Adaline Sigler Mauck. He was a big, jolly, open-hearted, popular man. One of his second cousins said he never knew anyone who had such a large proportion of warm friends among his acquaintances as Amos Mauck.
     In 1861 he enlisted in the regimental band of the 4th Virginia. The band was mustered out in the fall of 1862. He organized Co. D, 141 O. V. I., in 1864, serving as captain until mustered out 100 days later. Among the surviving members of this company are Joseph Roush, George W. Bing, S. F. Coughenour, S. H. Jacobs, Benj. Jenkins, C. H. McCormick, Frank Souverain, George N. Swisher and Eli Wheaton.
     He engaged successively in mercantile business at Cheshire; flour mills at Middleport and Groveport; in coal mines which he traded 20 years ago for the Moore farm near Yorktown, Va., on which General Cornwallis surrendered to Washington. He was appointed a member of the State Board of Agriculture and Immigration by the Governor of Virginia. He was in the real estate business in Norfolk until infirmities sent him to the Soldiers Home. He had been in declining mental and physical health for the past 5 or 6 years.
     Mr. Mauck is survived by his widow, formerly Victoria Scott, who now lives at Pickerington, near Columbus, and two brothers, Sigler Mauck, a teacher at Burton, Ohio, and Joseph William Mauck, president of Hillsdale, (Mich.) College. The decedent was the oldest of 7 children.
     The body arrived at Cheshire on the H. V. train Monday afternoon and was taken at once to the Baptist Church where funeral services were conducted by Dr. J. M. Davis, assisted by Rev. Y. H. Reed and Rev. G. S. Lightner. J. W. Mauck also spoke of his brother's life, of his relations to the older folk of Cheshire. He impressed on his hearers that it was not an occasion for mourning and bitter tears but that he regarded it as a sort of farewell party to his brother Amos. He did not deliver a prepared address but in an informal and conversational way paid a beautifully simple tribute to the departed.
     The body was taken to Gravel Hill cemetery for burial under the auspices of the Masons led by H. B. Gentry. Mr. Mauck was a charter member of the Masonic Lodge at Cheshire.

Gallipolis Journal
October 12, 1916
Transcriptions by Lynn Anders                                                                         Top of Page

Mauck, Amos

     Capt. Amos Mauck passed away at the Soldiers' Home at Dayton Friday. The remains were brought to Cheshire, where the funeral was conducted Monday afternoon by Rev. J. M. Davis. Capt. Mauck was a former resident of Cheshire and is survived by a brother. J. W. Mauck, President of Hillsdale College in Michigan. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having been a member of the 141st Ohio and the 4th Virginia Regiments.

[Note: Has stone; Gravel Hill Cemetery; Born November 29, 1842; Died October 8, 1916]

Gallipolis Bulletin
October 12, 1916
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer

Mauck, Lewis W.

     Lewis W. Mauck was born May 7, 1844, and died June 17, 1883. He obtained a good practical education in the public schools and Cheshire Academy. He volunteered in the military service of his country in Sept. 1861, and was discharged for disability in September 1862. His health being somewhat recruited he went out in the "one hundred day's service." On May 18, 1860, he was married to Fanny A Bradbury, who with their three sons, survives him. At the close of the war he engaged in merchandising, and led an active business life until May, 1878. During a part of his business life he published a newspaper called "Mauck's Herald." In June 1878, he contracted a violent cold which resulted in pulmonary consumption, the cause of his death. The winter of 1878-9 he spent in Florida for his health, but returned in the spring no better. Soon after by his extensive reading, he learned of Dr. Salisbury, of Cleveland, who treated lung disease. He applied to him for relief and continued his treatment constantly till his death. The diet of broiled beef and hot water probably prolonged his life a few years.
     He was a man whom it was a great pleasure to know and converse with. He had seen much of the world and had read extensively. What he saw he observed attentively, and what he read he remembered and reasoned upon. Consequently his conversation was not gossip, but a clear and discriminating discussion of history, current events, and other important subjects. He watched the progress of his disease carefully and accurately understood the nature of the treatment which had been adopted. But this did not seem to produce a morbid self-consciousness, or lead him to think alone of himself and his afflictions. This was illustrated in the last conversation which the writer had with him. He spoke of his sons, briefly mentioning the mental peculiarities of each and the pursuits in life for which he thought them best adapted by nature. He then spoke of the present agitation of the temperance question, and confidently expressed his conviction that the liquor traffic could be conquered, not simply compromised with. Few then, even in health, with good expectation of years of active public life, have a deeper and more intelligent interest in important public events then he had.
     In his illness, when addressed on the subject of religion, he responded cordially, and warmly expressed his thanks for this form of interest in his welfare. He declared his firm belief in the divine origin of the gospel of Jesus Christ. He did not in the same unreserved manner declare his personal, acceptance of the Redeember and trust in Him, or distinctly assert that he had learned to apply the gospel to his heart, as a full source of comfort and hope; but some men express their inmost feelings with less freedom than they do their mental convictions.
     He is gone from us. The long, weary endurance of pain and wasting sickness is over. He is at rest. His kindred give united testimony to the uncomplaining patience with which he bore his sickness of the years. To these relatives it is only the most meagre justice to say that everything which love and labor and lavish expensed and medical knowledge and skill could do to avert his death, to prolong his life, or to diminish his sufferings, has been freely and constantly done.
     On Wednesday, June 20th, the writer preached his funeral to a large and sympathetic audience gathered at the residence of his father, Daniel Mauck, Esq. and his body was buried in the Gravel Hill Cemetery, according to the ritual of the Masonic order of which he was a member.

                                                                                              J. M. Davis
[Note: Has stone; Unit Co D 141st OVI]

Gallipolis Journal
June 28, 1883
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer                                                                      Top of Page

Maxon, Hannah

Miss Hannah U. Maxon Dead
Prominent and Good Woman Passes Away After Long Illness.
     It is with regret and sorrow that we record the death of Miss Hannah Utley Maxon. The sad event occurred at her home on 2d Avenue between Cedar and Spruce streets Thursday evening, May 26, 1910 of a malignant and painful trouble that had caused her great pain and suffering for three or four months.
     The funeral services will be conducted at the First Presbyterian Church of this city Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock by the Presbyterian minister of Middleport and Pomeroy, the interment following at the Pine street cemetery by Hayward on the family lot among her kindred. At this time the pallbearers had not been selected. 
     Miss Maxon was the daughter of the late Samuel and Eliza Maxon, permanent residents of this city fifty or sixty years ago, and was born in the corner brick house at State street and 2d avenue in October, 1840 and was consequently in her 70th year. She had brothers and sisters who died in infancy, but more who reached an adult age but the late John J. Maxon and Mrs. Lucy Cherrington, widow of the late William Cherrington, being the last of the family to survive her.
     Miss Maxon had talent and applied herself at the best schools the city afforded, being one of that famous throng of pupils that gave the Gallia Academy a fame that has not yet perished, for many years and was a graduate of the Springfield, O., Female College. Splendidly equipped for life’s battles she began her career of teaching in the Public Schools when less than 20 years old. After teaching here awhile she taught in Springfield for perhaps a couple of years. 
     Returning to this city the war of the Rebellion broke out. Everybody became disturbed, distracted and demoralization of regular business and the general order of things prevailed. There was an immense Military Camp laid out on the site of what is now the State Hospital grounds, and there were long rows of hospital building(s) there. The ladies of the city became helpers to this hospital and carried flowers and delicacies not belonging to army regulations to the sick, wounded and perishing soldiers there. Miss Maxon by her zeal and activity became prominent in this work, and took a leading part, and no doubt brought comfort and solace to many a weary one, who was far away from home and any soft and tender female hand to make smooth his dying pillow. She became an enthusiast and really was a local army nurse until the close of the war when she again took up the occupation of teaching which she had never entirely dropped and spent at least forty years in this work.
     Yet interspersed with it she found time to become a leader of temperance work, of Sunday School work and after the organization of the G.A.R. Posts, of Woman’s Relief Corp work. She was President of the Relief Corps here auxilliary to Cadot Post G.A.R. many times, met with other posts throughout the county and while yet a comparatively young woman had achieved a reputation among the military organizations of the G.A.R. all over Ohio. She became the Department President of the W.R.C. of the State and was Chaplain of the National organization when she died, a position she had held for several years and if her health had continued good would no doubt have been elected National President. She had become so well known by her beautiful, charming and eloquent addresses all over many states that she never put in appearance without without receiving the greatest applause. She was indeed a beautiful speaker. Thoroughly enthused with her topic she sometimes talked almost as one inspired and her audience would go wild in their applause.
     No Decoration Day came around that Miss Maxon was not looked for. Always with a well trained corps of little girls she put in the day in the most sacred way scattering floral tributes among their graves, lifting high their voices in sweet songs of praise.
     Miss Maxon had faults, perhaps, but her noble character and charming talents obscured them entirely from the sight of those who knew her. Her career is ended, but how few of us will have it said of us as it can be said truthfully of her that our entire life was spent in uplifting and bettering the conditions of those surrounding us. It is like gold to dross to compare these attributes of character with those who leave behind nothing but great wealth. The poor and needy, the sick and suffering, found in her a friend. 
     Every noble cause found in her an advocate and one of force power. She has gone to her reward.  Certainly she did receive it here. It must be somewhere in God’s kingdom for her. Surely some goodly angel stands, ready to place upon her head a crown of glory as enduring as time. 

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
27 May 1910
Transcribed by Henny Evans 

Maxwell, John Lewis

     It is with regret that we announce the death of a good old man in the person of John Lewis Maxwell, who died Wednesday morning, Aug. 17, 1904, at the ripe old age of 78 years.Mr. Maxwell was a currier of leather by trade and spent his early life in Pennsylvania.
     He was married to his esteemed wife in Monroe County, this state, in 1853, and by this union came three children, only one of whom is living, our efficient Hocking Valley Agent, L. A. Maxwell. The deceased's wife also survives him, with whom the many friends will join in sympathy.
     Mr. Maxwell was a soldier in the great war of the rebellion having served for three years in the 90th O. V. I. from which he received an honorable discharge. At the time of his death he was receiving $12 per month pension for injuries received during that war. He had been failing for the past year and a half but had only been confined to his bed three weeks. He left several grand children and great grand children in whom he took a kindly interest.
     The funeral will be conducted today at his late home. The interment by Wetherholt at Pine Street cemetery. Rev. W. H. Miller, of Grace M. E. Church, conducted the religious ceremonies, Messrs. T. P. Williams, J. E. Wood, S. B. Winters, J. E. Harrison, A. R. Weaver and D. A. Barton will be the pall-bearers.

[Note: Has stone; Born August 1829; Unit Co G 90th OVI]

Gallipolis Bulletin
August 19, 1904
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer                                                                      Top of Page

McBride, George D.

     George D. McBride died Friday morning about 2 o'clock, after a week's illness with pneumonia, at his residence 447 Second Avenue. His age was exactly 78 years and 9 months. His nephew, Harry E. Kelly, of Pennsylvania, was with him at the end. Pneumonia and a general break down caused his death. Until very recently he had appeared mentally and physically strong.McBride, George D.McBride, George D.
     George D. McBride died Friday morning about 2 o'clock, after a week's illness with pneumonia, at his residence 447 Second Avenue. His age was exactly 78 years and 9 months. His nephew, Harry E. Kelly, of Pennsylvania, was with him at the end. Pneumonia and a general break down caused his death. Until very recently he had appeared mentally and physically strong.
    Mr. McBride came to Gallia county shortly after the War, in which he served in the 78th Pa, Infantry, and went into the wagon and blacksmithing business at Cheshire with Robert Coleman. His trade was that of a blacksmith, but he became greatly interested in music, and gave up his partnership to teach it and sell organs and other musical instruments. He established a business here that continued to the day of his death.
    He was prominent in Masonic circles for many years and thus acquired an extensive acquaintance thruout the state. He had served as Grand High Priest and Grand Master of the Grand Chapter and Grand Council, respectively, of Ohio. He was also for many years a trustee of the Ohio Masonic Home at Springfield, an institution in which he was deeply interested.
    He was president of the McBride family association of Pennsylvania.He was a pleasant, affable man and fond of the society of his old friends; a man of mental and physical power and stalwart and dignified in bearing.
    The funeral services were held at 1:30 Sunday at the residence under the auspices of the Masons, Rev. A. J. Wilder officiating. Burial at Mound Hill by Wetherholt. The pall bearers were C. M. Adams, J. S. Clark, Dr. J. T. Hanson, Tom Bell, Henry Skinner and J. C. Butz.

[Note: Has stone; Born June 10, 1837; Died March 10, 1916; Death Record Vol II; Unit Co H 78th Pa. VI]

Gallipolis Journal
March 16, 1916
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer

McCalla, Morris

     Morris McCalla, a veteran of the Civil War, died at his home at Clipper Mill on Thursday evening of heart trouble at the age of 72 years. The funeral was held at Mt. Zion church Sunday afternoon, burial following at the same place. Mr. McCalla had made his home with his daughter Amanda since the death of his wife some nine years ago. He also is survived by four sons; Morris, William, Lewis and John. Mr. McCalla was a good citizen and neighbor and had the respect of many long time friends.

[Note: Has stone; Mt. Zion Cemetery; Born 1847; Died 1919; Unit Co A 40th Ky MJ]

The Gallia Times
October 1, 1919
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer                                                                   Top of Page

McCarley, Franklin

In Memorian
     Whereas, it has pleased God in all His wise providence to remove from our Post by death our most worthy and esteemed Comrade, Franklin McCarley, and
     Whereas, we are made to realize that man born of woman is of few days and full of trouble; He cometh forth as a flower and is cut down; therefore,
     Resolved, that we deeply feel our loss and shall ever cherish the memory of our departed Comrade, and shall ever hold his virtues in sacred rememberance, and that his many good deeds will live after him.
     Resolved, that we extend our sympathy in his bereaved family, and that they may feel their loss in his eternal gain.
     By order of Amos Carter Post, Number 388, G. A. R., Patriot, Ohio.
     F. G. Stewart, H. C. Carter, J. W. Neal

Gallipolis Bulletin
Volume XXIV
Number 31
June 16, 1891
Gallipolis, Ohio
Transcribed By: MLT

McCartney, John P

     John P. McCartney, 82, a veteran of the civil war, passed away Wednesday at his home at Cadmus. The funeral was Friday at Sandfork Church. He was a member of the Fourth Ohio Cavalry. He is survived by his wife and three children.  Mr. McCartney had been ill for sometime with hardening of the arteries.

[Note: Has stone; Sandfork Cemetery; Born 1835; Died 1917; Unit Co I 4th OVC]

The Gallia Times
May 30, 1917
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer                                                                       Top of Page

McCarty, Samuel Rowley

     Samuel Rowley McCarty, son of Benjamin and Eliza Rowley McCarty, was born Jan. 13, 1842, and died March 3, 1919, at the age of 77 years, 1 month and 18 days. He was one of the few remaining Civil War veterans of Cheshire. All his life had been spent in and around Cheshire, and his was a loved and familiar figure to all in that community.
     In 1866 he was united in marriage to Mary Hawley, and to this union were born seven children, Mrs. Libbie Dickens of Maggie, W. Va., Richard, Oscar, Homer and Mrs. Maggie Nobles of Cheshire and Edna and Mary at home. His wife, and children and eleven grandchildren survive him, also two sisters, Mrs. Martha Swisher and Mrs. Electa Hoffman.
     He served his country during the Civil War as an enlisted soldier from 1861 to '65. It was at this time he received a severe bullet wound, which caused him much trouble ever since. While quite young he joined the Kyger Baptist Church where he retained his membership. In 1916 he and his wife celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, a very happy occasion.
     He had been a sufferer from a complication of diseases all winter, and at the end passed away peacefully as a child. He will live long in the memory of those who knew him, and his erect, martial figure will be sadly missed.

[Note: Has stone; Cemetery McCarty; Unit Co B 91st OVI]

The Gallia Times
March 3, 1919
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer

McClaskey, Thomas

     The funeral of Thomas McClaskey, an old and well known resident of No. 11, was held at Salem Saturday afternoon and the interment was in Salem cemetery. Mr. McClaskey, who was 80 years old, died Wednesday, after a weeks' illness of asthma, although he had been failing health for some time. He was a resident of Gallia county before coming to this vicinity and in his younger days, was a farmer. He was a soldier in the Civil War.    
     His wife died just a year ago, but he is survived by one son and four daughters. Thomas, Mayme, Elizabeth and Louie, all at home and Mrs. Charles Scott at Minerton, and by one grandson, Earl Morgan who has always resided with his grandparents. He also leaves three sisters. Mrs. America Gould of this city, Mrs. Sarah Dennie of Roseville, and Miss Hettie McClaskey of Bidwell, one half sister, Mrs. Tafeda Swick of Vanceton and three half brothers. David McClaskey of Hawke, Douglas McClaskey of Marion and William McClaskey of Ironton.--Wellston Telegram.

Gallipolis paper
Date unknown
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer

McConnell, John William

     Another of the boys in blue has crossed the great divide and enlisted in the ranks of that ever increasing army whose commander has never suffered defeat.Mr. John William McConnell died at his home on Chillicothe Ave. Saturday afternoon Dec. 10, 1904, after a long and distressing illness with rheumatism, aged 59 years, 7 months and 24 days. The funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon by Rev. Stinson, interment following at Mound Hill, by Wetherholt.
     Billy, as he was familiarly called, was a member of Co. B, 193rd O. V. I., and was a member of Cadot Post, G. A. R., under whose auspices the burial was conducted. He was a good citizen, honorable and upright and bore the respect of all who knew him. Besides a wife he leaves the following children: Edward, Wilbert, Willis, Walter, Harry and Miss Emma, and three grandchildren. They will have the sincere sympathy of a host of friends who greatly regret the death of this good man.

[Has stone; Born 1844]

Gallipolis Bulletin
December 16, 1904
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer                                                                      Top of Page

McCormick, Charles Henry

     Hon. Charles H. McCormick, one of the county's best known men, passed away at his Green Tp. home at 9:30 Tuesday morning, Jan. 2, 1917. While his health had been poor for a good while, his condition due to diabetes did not become critical until about two weeks ago. He would have been 70 years old next April. The news of his death, tho expected, caused a shock and evoked countless expressions of regret and sorrow. For many years he had been active and prominent in various circles. He was born in Green Tp. and had been a farmer, dry goods dealer in this city, a member of the Ohio General Assembly from 1910 to 1914, a farm lecturer, and an active worker in the M. E. Church. He was an enthusiast and an optimist, a student and a worker.
     Mr. McCormick was a Union soldier and served 100 days in the 141st O. V. I. and later in the 193rd O. V. I. He is survived by his widow who was Augusta Halliday, a daughter of the late Laing Halliday, also six children, a brother and a sister, the only two left of the fourteen children of John R. and Sallie R. McCormick. The children are T. Wey and Edwin at home, Laing and Charley of Idaho, Earl in Utah, and Miles in New Orleans. The brother is Ex-Congressman John W. McCormick, now about 85, and the sister Mrs. Irene Miles of Johnstown, Ohio.
     None of the children living in the West will be able to attend the funeral which will be held at Mt. Zion at 1 o'clock today. Rev. C. W. Brady will officiate. Burial by Wetherholt. The pall bearers will be J. E. Halliday, W. B. McCormick, J. R. McCormick and Ira Mills. Members of the local G. A. R. Post will attend.

[Note: Has stone; Mound Hill Cemetery; Born April 13]

Gallipolis Journal
January 11, 1917

McCormick, Charles Henry

     Last Thursday afternoon all that was mortal of Hon. Charles W. McCormick was laid to rest after impressive and touching funeral services conducted by Revs. E. L. Morrell of Rodney and C. W. Brady, an intimate friend of the deceased, at Mt. Zion church in Green township. Mr. McCormick passed away on Tuesday morning, Jan. 2, 1917. The church was filled to overflowing with sympathetic friends and neighbors.
     The news of Mr. McCormick's death was received with universal regret in all parts of the county. Few of our citizens enjoyed such wide acquaintanceship and high personal respect as he. His life time had been spent in gracious deeds and kindly acts, and the good seed he had sown along life's pathway blossomed as the rose to ease his footsteps down the western slope of life and brighten his last hours on earth.
     Mr. McCormick was a pillar of strength in every movement that was good. As a citizen, statesman and soldier his record was unblemished. He leaves behind him the priceless heritage of a good name, and his good works will follow long after him. The following obituary, read at his funeral, all too briefly outlines the scope of his activities during his lifetime:
     Charles Henry McCormick, son of John Rogers and Sarah Ross Waddell McCormick, was born at his late residence in Green Township, Gallia County, Ohio, April 13, 1847, and passed peacefully away Jan. 2, 1917, aged 69 years, 8 months and 19 days.
     On Feb. 22, 1870, he was happily united in marriage with Emma Augusta Halliday in Gallipolis. To them were born seven children, one daughter and six sons, the daughter, Osa, dying at the tender age of four years. The sons survive. Most of his life was spent on the farm and in Gallipolis.
     He was promoter of and worker in farmers' institutes in the county, and finally was appointed lecturer of institutes by the state board of agriculture. At the time of his death he was a member of the Centenary Grange. He had much to do with the organization of the lodge of K. of P.'s in Gallipolis. He was also a member of the I. O. O. F., the Red Men, Sons of Temperance, and G. A. R. He was quite active in these orders, filling the chairs in the K. of P.'s and Odd Fellows lodges. When he moved to the farm he felt that he was disconnected from the lodges, and in a friendly manner while in good standing, withdrew from them.
     Mr. McCormick was at one time president of the Gallipolis District Epworth League, and also president of the Gallia County Sunday School Association. He was chairman of the Relief Committee and distributor of its funds during the flood of 1884. He was a member of the school board of Gallipolis for a number of years, which was one of the pleasant recollections of his later life. He was a member of the General Assembly of Ohio from 1910 to 1914.
     He enlisted in the 141st Regiment of the National Guards May 1, 1864 at the age of 17 and served the full time, being discharged at Gallipolis in September, ??? after which he enlisted and was mustered in as Sergeant of Co. B. 193rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry. His regiment was immediately sent to the Shenandoah Valley under General Hancock, serving until the close of the Civil War, and was mustered out at Winchester, Va., and discharged at Camp Chase August 14, 1865.
     Mr. McCormick began his business career as clerk for Halliday & Miles wholesale store at an early age and was promoted from time to time until he became buyer for the firm. He later went into business for himself and finally moved to the farm where he enjoyed that kind of life and work. He studied farm life and familarized himself with all modern methods and principles of farming, horticulture and trucking being especially attractive to him. He was a prodigious reader of ? farm papers and ??. Few men in the ordinary ? of life were better in ? than he. He ???.
     He was converted ? ? the year 1872 in a revival ? held in Gallipolis by the Rev. ? and joined the M. E. church and was an active member of that church until death, holding many offices in church and Sunday School during that period. He was industrious, accomodating and generous to a fault. He was human and had his shortcomings, but was full of noble deeds and was always a public servant. He was hospitable in his home and enjoyed having company. He had been in failing health for a number of years, and about three months ago his health gave completely away and he kept declining until he was mustered out of every activity of this life and mustered into the endless life beyond.

[Note: Has stone; Mound Hill Cemetery; Born April 13, 1847]

The Gallia Times
January 10, 1917
Transcriptions by Irene Hively Blamer                                                                   Top of Page

McCoy, A. M.

     A. M. McCoy died at his home in Middleport at 11 o'clock Monday morning in his 67th year after a brief illness with paralysis. Mr. McCoy was a resident of Gallipolis for 20 years, going from here to Middleport 4 years ago. He was a veteran of the 36th O. V. I. in the Union Army, was a member of the G. A. R. and of the M. E. Church.
     Besides his wife, he is survived by the following children P. F. McCoy, Mrs. George Wyatt, Glouster, Mrs. Charles Kercher, Athens, Mrs. C. B. Forrest, Middleport, Miss Vesta McCoy of this city, and Misses Nora and Garnette at home.
      The funeral will be held at Middleport this morning at 11 o'clock by Rev. Mr. Thomas and the body will be brought here immediately after the services and interred at Pine Street cemetery.

[Note: Has stone; Born 1843; Died 1910; Unit Co C 36th OVI]

Gallipolis Journal
May 18, 1910
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer

McDonald, Franklin

Taps Sounded
For Franklin McDonald, an Old Soldier of Walnut Tp.
     GALLIA, May 2--This community was shocked over the sudden and unexpected death of Frank McDonald Saturday morning, April 30. Mr. McDonald was as well as usual until a few hours previous to his death. He performed some work on Friday and ate a hearty supper that evening and died before daylight Saturday morning from heart failure.
     Mr. McDonald lived in the western part of Walnut Township on Symmes Creek and was well known in this community as an excellent citizen. He leaves a wife and four children.
     Mr. McDonald was a soldier in the Civil War and was 71 years of age. He was a member of the Gallia Baptist Church for 20 years and the whole community mourns the loss of a good citizen.
     The funeral took place Sunday evening at the Gallia Baptist Church with probably the largest assemblage ever gathered there on a funeral occasion. The funeral was preached by Rev. Yelton and the burial conducted by Undertaker Phillips, successor to the Wiseman Bros. of Waterloo.

[Note: Franklin McDonald was born in 1838, served in Unit Co. F, 27th, O. V. I., and his stone is located in Gallia Baptist Cemetery.]

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, May 4, 1910
Transcribed by Karen Strojin                                                                           Top of Page

McElhinny, Samuel O.

Samuel McElhinny to be Buried Here
    Samuel O. McElhinny, 77, father of Mrs. C.R. Deardorff, 851 King Ave., died from senility Tuesday at the National Soldiers Home at Hampton, Va., where he has been making his home for several years. During the civil war he was decorated for bravery and capturing a rebel flag.
     Mrs. Margaret McElhinny, his wife, was killed last October when run over by a grocery truck in King Ave. Another daughter, Mrs. Maggie Watkins of Dresden and two sons, Edward of Columbus and Fred of Delaware also survive.
     He was a charter member of Gallipolis Lodge of Knights of Pythias and a member of King Ave. M.E. Church. Funeral services will be held here Friday in charge of the Knights of Pythias and the G.A.R.

[Note: Buried in Pine Street Cemetery. Website of Medal of Honor winners shows he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor on May 3, 1865 for capturing a rebel flag on April 6, 1865 at Deatonsville, also known as Sailor's Creek, Virginia.; Co A, 2nd WV Cavalry. King Ave M.E. is in Columbus.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 17, 1923
Transcribed by Henny Evans

McGath, Robert

     Mr. Robert McGath, a well known resident of Northup, this county, and a veteran of the Civil War, passed away Friday night, Sept. 7, after brief illness. The funeral services were held at Asbury Church in Green township Monday afternoon by Dr. J. M. Davis of Rio Grande, the interment following at Centenary.
     Mr. McGath is survived by his wife, two brothers, John McGath of this city, and Henry McGath of Georgia, and ten sons and daughters, Mrs. Lee Rader, Miss Alice McGath, Mrs. Homer Dickey, Mrs. Claude Bramfield, John McGath, Miss Jane McGath, and Miss Sadie McGath, all of Columbus. Clint McGath of Newark, and Miss Frankie and Morris McGath at home.

[Note: Has stone]

The Gallia Times                                                                                                Top of Page

McGath, William

     William McGath, 85, a former resident of Harrison Tp., died aSturday [sic] at the home of his niece and nearest relative, Mrs. J. C. Bickle, 1227 Lockbourne Road, Columbus. He was a Civil War veteran. The body was shipped here Tuesday and the funeral was held that afternoon at Centenary. Burial by Wetherholt & Entsminger.

[Note: Has stone; Born 1833; Died May 1919; Unit Co M 7th OVC]

Gallipolis Bulletin
May 8, 1919
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer

McLeish, William

     Wm. McLeish, son of Duncan and Annie Gow McLeish, was born in Scotland on June 3, 1841, and departed this life on Jan. 28, 1918, aged 76 years, 7 months and 25 days.
     He was united in marriage to Sarah A. Shaffer in 1867, and to this union were born four children, three daughters and a son, Mrs. Ida Viars and Mrs. Lizzie McCall of Grove City, Mrs. Addie Viars of Gahanna and John of White Oak.
     Besides his wife and children he leaves to mourn their loss six grandchildren, a brother John of Hamden and three sisters, Mrs. Margaret McGhee of Hamden, Mrs. Belle Woodruff of Alice, Mrs. Jennie Woodruff of Dayton and one half-sister, Mrs. Mary Ewing of Allendale, Mo.
     He was a soldier in the Civil War and served his country faithfully. He united with the Campaign F. W. B. Church in 1894, and remained a faithful member until death.
     The funeral was held at Bidwell church on Thursday, Jan. 28, conducted by Rev. W. J. Fulton of Rio Grande, burial in the Robinson cemetery by undertaker Glassburn. The pall bearers were Samuel Rife, J. V. Fulton, Perry Thaxton, A. L. Rife, Harlen Fulton and W. C. Shaver.

[Note: Stone is in Vinton Memorial in Huntington Township (not Robinson); Unit Co L 12th OVC & Co K 60th OVI]

The Gallia Times
February 6, 1918
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer

McMillin, L.

     Funeral Sermon of L. McMillin, a veteran soldier of Company B, 36th Regiment O. V. I., who was killed at Strausburgh, VA. on the 15th of August, 1864, will be preached at Vinton, by the Rev. Mr. Breare, on the 4th Sunday, being the 30th day of October 1864.

[Note: No stone]

Gallipolis Journal
October 21, 1864
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer

McMillin, Samuel

Dropped Dead.
     Mr. Samuel McMillin, of Vinton, dropped dead Wednesday just after dinner, it is supposed from heart disease. He was a man of 60 years of age and leaves a daughter Mrs. William Jackson, of Vinton with whom he lived, and three sons, fine young men engaged in business in the furnance regions. His wife died many years ago. He unfortunately killed her himself. He was going out to shoot a bird, when the gun went off accidently, the load taking effect behind her ear and killing her instantly. His mother was sister to Anselm and Edward Holcomb, and he leaves a brother, Edward McMillen, of Cheshire, and two sisters, Mrs. George Brown, of Cheshire, and Mrs. Jonas Macomber, of Vinton. He was a good citizen, an ex-soldier of the Union and a member of Corwin Post of Vinton.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume IX
Number 107
May 5, 1898
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed By: MLT                                                                                          Top of Page
                                                                       

McMillin, Samuel R.

     Samuel R. McMillin, an old soldier of the 55th O.V.I., died Wednesday at his home in Vinton within forty-five minutes after eating a hearty dinner. He appeared as well as usual up to a few minutes of his death when he complained of a pain in the region of his heart, after eating, which proved fatal. He was sixty-eight years old this month and always appeared well and hearty. He is survived by five children: Ansel and Monson, located at Buffalo, N. Y., Edward and Frank, of Lancaster, and Mrs. W. J. Jackson, of Vinton, with whom he has made his home for several years. His sudden death was a great shock to all. His funeral was Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock under the auspices of the G. A. R., of which body he was a member.

[Note: Has stone; Old Holcomb Cemetery; Born: April 10, 1830; Died: May 4, 1898; Co G 195th OVI S&S]

Gallipolis Journal
May 10, 1898
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer

McMullin, Charles

Death Of Charles McMullin
     Mr. Charles McMullin, a citizen of Vinton, this County, went to his barn this morning about 7 o'clock to milk his cow, and that was the last that was seen of him until discovered by Mr. Thomas Callahn dead. The barn is on Mr. Callahan's lot and he happened to find him shortly after his death and while his body was yet warm. Mr Mc Mullin had had heart trouble ever since the war, it being the result of a wound recieved in the Army. And for which he drew a pension of $8 per month, and it was from this that his death came. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn the loss of a kind, industrious husband and father. Some eight years ago Mr. McMullin was terribly crippled by being knocked off the railroad trestle near Glenn's Summit, and the R. R. Company, compromised with him by giving him the water tank to attend to, and that had been his business. He was about fifty years old and was respected and well liked. His burial will be by Undertaker W. F. Butler, Thursday, at one o'clock, under the auspices of Corwin Post, G. A. R., of that place, of which he was a worth while member.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume III
Number 22
March 26, 1895
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed By: MLT

McMullen, Charles

     Charles McMullen, an ex-soldier and member of Corwin Post, dropped dead Tuesday morning at his home in Vinton, from heart disease. He will be buried Thursday, March 20, at 1 o'clock p. m. at Vinton, under the auspices of the G. A. R. and W. R. C. of that place.

[Note: Buried in Old Holcomb in Huntington Township]

Gallipolis Journal
March 27, 1895
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer                                                                      Top of Page

McNeal, Thomas

     Thomas McNeal, son of Jonathan and Ann McNeal, born Dec. 17, 1845, and died Dec. 16, 1920, being within one day of seventy-five years of age. On Oct. 28, 1869, he was united in marriage to Mary Manring, who died March 3, 1897. He was one of ten children, all of whom have preceded him to the Great Beyond excepting one sister and one brother.
     When Lincoln called for boys to defend our union, Tom, then being only seventeen years of age, was one of the first to enlist in the First Ohio Heavy Artillery, where he served with honor and credit.
     He was a good kind man and neighbor, ready at all times to do his part and help the needy. He leaves to mourn their loss, one sister, Mrs. Mary Cheatwood, Gallia, Ohio, and one brother, Abraham McNeal of Waverley, Ohio, many nephews and nieces and a host of neighbors and friends.

[Note: no stone]

The Gallia Times
January 6, 1921
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer

Might, William Jasper

     William Jasper Might died at his home in Vinton Thursday of last week of tuberculosis. He was twice married, first to Polly Ann Shepard, who died in 1895 and in March, 1896, he married Mrs. Martha Hartsook, widow of the late Rev. William J. Hartsook, who survives him. Mr. Might is a step-father of Editor J. W. Hartsook of the Vinton Leader.
     He was a veteran of the Civil war and a member of Corwin Post at Vinton, and was also a charter member of the Vinton lodge, Knights of Pythias. He was a fine old gentleman and had many friends. The funeral was held last Saturday at Mt. Tabor by Rev. W. J. Fulton, interment by undertaker Butler.

[Note: No stone. Born September 1845; Died September 12, 1907; Death Record Vol. II; Unit Co D 91st OVI; Family stone]

Gallipolis Bulletin
September 20, 1907
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer

Miles, John Wesley

     John Wesley Miles died at his home on Fourth Ave in Gallipolis at 12:30 a. m. Wednesday, December 22, 1915. The funeral will be conducted at Grace M. E. Church Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock by Revs. J. W. McCormick and W. D. Cherrington, under the direction of Cadot Post, G. A. R. Interment will be in the Mound Hill cemetery by Undertaker Hayward.
     The deceased was one of our best citizens and was held in high esteem by all. He was a brave soldier and led a Christian life and was honest and charitable in all his dealings with his fellowmen. He joined the M. E. Church when 15 and was always active in church affairs.
     Mr. Miles was born at Rutland, Meigs County, on October 21, 1844, the son of J. B. and Mary Johnston Miles. They later resided at Pomeroy and Racine, where he received his education in the public schools. At the age of 20 he enlisted in the 174th O. V. I. under Capt. Carson and served until the end of the Civil War. In 1866 he came to Gallipolis and went into the monument business with his brother C. J. Miles. In 1867 he moved to Catlettsburg where engaged in the same business for 16 years. In 1883 he returned to Gallipolis, re-entering monument business which he conducted until compelled to retire by ill health a few years ago.
     On May 27, 1869, Mr. Miles was married to Miss Mary Frances McCormick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McCormick, who with the following children survive him, Wilbur O., in the insurance business at Columbus; Miliard L., clerk at the O. H. E., Clarence N., dentist at Bellefontaine; W. Harvey, traveling salesman of Gallipolis. An adopted daughter, Ethel May, now Mrs. Matthew Mansfield of Clinton, Okla.

[Note: Has stone. Stone has D. November 22, 1915; obit December / Unit Co F 174th OVI]

Gallipolis Journal
December 23, 1915
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer                                                                      Top of Page

Miller, Daniel

Daniel Miller Ex-County Commisioner Dead
     Daniel Miller, Soldier and Citizen passes over the river. Ex-commsioner Daniel Miller died at his home at Mc Daniel's Sunday morning at one o'clock, June 5, 1910, of heart trouble. His funeral service will be Tuesday, but it was not known at this writing whether they would be conducted in Scioto County or in this. Mr. Miller was formerly of Scioto County and part of his folks are buried there.  He has been a resident here for 27 years and none of his people buried here.  However, it was thought likely that he would be buried in this County and that Rev. A. C. Carrier would conduct the religious services. Mr. Miller left a fine wife and five sons, Arthur, John, Lewis, William and Jacob, all married and prosperous and living right near the home place.  He was 65 or 66 years old and was in good circumstances.
     He entered the army for the cause of the Union when a very young man and served throughout the war and drew a pension for his disabilities. He was elected Commissioner of the County first, we think, in 1895 and served efficiently for three terms and had friends all over the County - lots of them.  He was always in favor of good roads and for he best interests of the people as he saw it.  He was a member of the Bethesda M. E. Church and afterward moved his relationship to Olive M. E. Church near where he lived.  He had been failing for the last five or six months and his death was not altogether unexpected but will be greatly regretted wherever he was known.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume XVI
Number 137
June 5, 1910
Gallipolis, Ohio
Transcribed by: Michael L. Trowbridge

Miller, I. N.

     I. N. Miller, Civil War Veteran of Company B. 191 Ohio Volunteer Infantry, formerly a resident of Cross Road, Gallia County, died at his home at Waterloo Tuesday at 2 P. M. at the age of 84. Uncle Nate, as he was familiarly known, had been an invalid for fifteen years, and not walked during all that time.
     He leaves his wife, Martha Ellen Miller, who has tenderly cared for him during his long period of ill health, and the following children: Ed, of Wheelersburg, Frank Miller and Mrs. William Maddy, of Toledo, and Mrs. Leonard Mc Donald, of Watereloo, Fred, of Cleveland, Mrs. Earl Cheatwood, of Gallia, Prof. E. R. Miller, of Ada, and Ethel, at home. Mr. and Mrs. Miller had been married sixty one years and this is the first death in their home. Their youngest child being thirty six years old.
     Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 P. M. at the Rehobeth M. E. Church, where he was a member. Rev. Barbe officiating. Burial in the cemetery there in charge of W. W. Phillips.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume XXXV
Number 263
November 7, 1929
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed By: MLT                                                                                          Top of Page

Miller, Jacob
  
Funeral Services For Civil War Veteran  
     Jacob Miller, veteran of the Civil War was buried Sunday afternoon in Gravel Hill cemetery following funeral services at his late home on the Mill Creek road.  Mr. Miller was 86 years old and is survived by his wife and several children.

[Note: His tombstone reads that he was in Co. F, 60th OVI.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 1, 1929
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Miller, John

     Died, at the Merchants' Hotel, Sunday morning, at 11 o'clock, of pneumonia, Mr. John Miller, of Ansonia, O. Deceased was a member of the 18th U.S. Regulars, and served in the same company with the late N. N. Ralph. He was here on a visit to his son, who is an inmate of the O. H. E. The remains were shipped to his home by Undertaker Wetherholt, acting under orders of the Grand Army of the Republic.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Vol. xxviii No. 31
June 8, 1895
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin                                                                           Top of Page

Miller, Richard

Richard Miller Died Saturday
     Richard Miller, a native of Germany and a Civil War veteran, died at his home in this city Saturday evening. The funeral was Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Wood, interment in Pine Street Cemetery.
     He married Miss Susannah Rose of this county in 1863 and to them were born 12 children; six of whom, Alberta of Dayton; W.A. of Irwin, C.A. of Paynesville, B.A. of Mercerville; Mrs. H.E. Shoemaker of this city and Mrs. Chas. Houck of Minnesota, with their mother, 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, survive him.

[Note: death certificate: Richard S.A.B. Miller was born Jan 11, 1828 in Saxony Welmer, Germany; died Feb. 8, 1919 in Gallipolis, Ohio; 90 years and 28 days of age. Parents names: unknown]

Gallipolis Paper
[no date]
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

[Note: From stone, Miller, Richard SAB - born 1829 / died 1919 / Unit Co I 173rd OVI Co K 60th OVI] from transcription by Irene Blamer

Mills, William Waddell

Death of Dr. W.W. Mills
     Dr. William W. Mills, eldest son of John N. and Mary Mills of Green township, died at his residence in this city, Thursday, October 4th, at 8 o'clock, P.M. The deceased was born at the old homestead in Green township, June 6th, 1831. At the age of 23 years he graduated from the Starling Medical College at Columbus, having a few months previously married Margaret, daughter of Samuel Johnston. When the call came for troops, Dr. Mills went to Athens and enlisted in the 18th Ohio, under Gen'l. Grosvenor. He served as Surgeon three years and was discharged for disability, having contracted neuralgia, which it is believed, finally resulted in his death.
     Dr. Mills became a permanent resident of our city in 1873, and since he has been prominently identified with her political, business and social interests. He was a skillful surgeon, a cautious, prudent and wise physician. His fitness was recognized by an appointment as U.S. Pension Examiner at this point, under the Republican regime. In the dreaded year of '78, when yellow fever scourged city and vicinty and drove the citizens to the mountains, Dr. Mills attended the bedside of the dying. In political life the Doctor aspired to legislative honors and though defeated continued as a persistent campaigner. He reared a family of seven children. The deceased embraced the M.E. Church, and when the remains were laid in Mt. Zion Cemetery beside the loved ones gone before, the ministers of this faith, Revs. B.A. Stebbins, J.C. Arbuckle and W.H. Gibbons, administered the last church rites to the departed soul. The remains were cared for by the G.A.R. Post of this city, a delegation of that body accompanying the body to the outskirts of the city. The deceased held a life endowment of $2,000 in the Knights of Honor.

Gallipolis Journal
October 12, 1887
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Moates, John

     John Moates, who has been sick the past two years with dropsical and heart trouble, died last Thursday morning at 7 o'clock, at his home in Maple Shade. He was united in marriage to Eliza J. Lovett on the 18th day of April, 1867, who, with two children--Frank, aged twenty-seven, and Cora, fourteen, survive him. He leaves one sister, Mrs. Margaret Spencer, of Columbus, and four brothers, Peter, of Ashland; George, of Ironton; James and Fred, of Columbus.
     Deceased served through the war in the Eighteenth Battery Light Artillery, under Captain C. C. Aleshire, and at the time of his death was a member of Cadot Post G. A. R., who had charge of the funeral, which occurred Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Gelvin officiating and Wetherholt having charge of the burial at Mound Hill.
     After his return from the army, Mr. Moats went to work in the furniture factory and remained in the company's employ twenty-eight years, but was compelled to resign two years ago on account of ill health. He was an industrious man who counted his friends by the score.

Gallipolis Journal
October 12, 1897
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer                                                                      Top of Page

Montgomery, James Henry Marion

Death of Colonel Montgomery.
A Natural Born Fighter Yields To The King Of Terrors.
     Colonel James Henry Montgomery of Bladen, Ohio, and of the galliant old 33rd Ohio Volunteers, died at his home Tuesday evening, January 18, 1898, at 9 o'clock, aged 65 years.
     He leaves an invalid wife and sons Lewis F., and George at home, Sherman in the West, and one daughter, Mrs. Darley Chapman of Central City.
     The Colonel had been in declining health for a year or two, and has not been to Gallipolis for a year or more, contenting himself to stay around home and caring for his wife.
     Monday in the night he was taken ill with kidney trouble.  Dr. W. J. Fletcher, who had attended him on many occassions when he was afflicted in that way, was called, but was unable to arrest the progress of his trouble, and uremic poisoning set in which ended in his death as stated. At this writing we have not the particulars of the funeral services, nor data at hand in regard to his eventual life, but may have something more to say at a future date.
     Colonel Montgomery was one of the first to enlist to fight for his County's cause in 1861.  He raised a company, was elected lieutenant, became its colonel at the close of the war.  He participated in many of the bloodiest battles of the war and was wounded repeatedly, being shot entirely, we believe, through both lungs, but owing to his wondereful vitality survived every wound, sickness and hardship to the last.  He was a tremendous man physically and courageous as a lion.  He was a man of strong intellect, too, quite an orator, and took a lively interest in politics and all public matters.  He represented this County as a Republican in the Legislature.

[Note: Date of birth would have been about 1833]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume IX
Number 16
January 19, 1898
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed By: MLT                                                                                       Top of Page

James H. M. Montgomery

A Tribute To An Old Soldier.
To The Editor Of The Tribune:
     In August, 1861, when the life of this Nation was imperiled, Captain James H. M. Montgomery recruited a company of men was assigned Company F, 33rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and went forth to battle for the Stars and Stripes. This Regiment went into the field. Captain Montgomery was always ready with his Company for duty. This Company was composed of Gallia County boys, many of whom did not return, but today fill an unknown grave beneath a Southern sky. After passing through many haard contested battles, this Regiment was engaged in the Battle of Cickamauga, Georgia, September 19 and 20, 1863, in which Captain Montgomery was wounded in the thigh and also lost his left eye from the effects of a spent ball striking him in the temple. Colonel John W. Sill was the first Colonel of this Regiment, Colonel Oscar F. Moore of Portsmouth, the second Colonel, and was in comand at the Battle of Chickamauga, Georgia, Col. Sill having previously to Brigadier General. Colonel O. F. Moore resigned his commision on the 20th of July, 1864. Captain Montgomery was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel September 26, 1863, and at the resignation Colonel of that galliant old Regiment and remained in command until the close of the war when the Regiment was mustered out of service and they returned to their homes.  Colonel Montgomery, while leading a charge in front of Atlanta the entire body, the ball penetrating his right lung.  He was taken off the field for dead, but being a man of undaunted courage and would give way to his feelings, he speedily recovered and soon returned to his command.
     This gallant old Regiment, under command of Colonel Montgomery, charged Missionary Ridge amid shot and shell and climbed the mountain and was the first to gain the summit and drive the rebels from their position, terminating in a glorious victory.  Colonel Montgomery was a soldier in the true sense; he was a loyal and patriotic citizen, but like Garfield, Sheridan, Sherman, Crook, Logan and others has joined the mighty hosts on the other shore.  Peace to his ashes andrest to his soul.
     OLD SOLDIER.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume IX
Number 18
January 21, 1898
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed By: MLT

Moodispaugh, Jacob

     Jacob Moodispaugh, an old soldier resident of the Gallia neighborhood passed away at his home Oct. 29. He was about 88 years of age. Besides his wife, he leaves several grown children. The funeral was held Friday at the Gallia Baptist Church.

The Gallia Times
November 6, 1918
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer                                                                      Top of Page

Moore, A. F.

     Mr. A. F. Moore died early Tuesday morning, January 12, 1909, after an illness of two years. He had been confined to the house for several months and Friday was taken worse. Sunday afternoon his condition became serious and lost consciousness Monday morning. The end was peaceful.
     Mr. Moore was a native of Columbiana county and was born, on February 22, 1838. He was of Irish stock, his parents coming to this country in the early days of the last century. He was married to Miss Belle Stoors, of Marietta, in 1863 and came to Gallipolis in 1869.
     He served in the 39th regiment O. V. I. and later was an engineer on a U. S. gunboat. At the close of the war he followed the river as engineer until 1872 when he entered the insurance and real estate business in this city which he managed successfully until he sold out a few years ago and formed a partnership with P. T. Wall in real estate and brokerage business. His health compelled him to abandon all business in November 1906.
     Besides his wife he leaves two children, Mrs. John Norvell, of Charleston, and Miss Eleanor Moore of this city. A son Alfred Stoors Moore died in infancy and a daughter, Mrs. Anna Briggs died in April 1906. He also leaves several sisters.
     The funeral services were conducted at his late home Thursday afternoon by Rev. Maguire of the Presbyterian Church and Rev. Ernest Mayer, interment following at Pine street cemetery. He had been a member of the Masons for over a quarter of a century and the Knights Templars had charge of the services. The pall bearers were C. M. Adams, S. A. Dunbar, J. R. Safford, Thos. L. Bell, S. A. Rathburn and J. H. Ewing.

Gallipolis Bulletin
January 12, 1909
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer

Moore, Jacob

Jacob Moore Dead
     Jacob William, son of Caleb and Rebecca Moore, was born June 24, 1844, in Springfield township, Gallia county, Ohio, and departed this life Sept. 30th 1922, aged 78 years, 3 months and 6 days.
     On August 6, 1864, he was united in marriage to Mary E. White, and to them were born six children. Two daughters and one son have crossed the river before him. His aged wife and three children, Thomas J., Mrs. Martha Kemper, Mrs. Eliza Kemper, twenty grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren survive him.
     Besides his immediate family, he leaves three brothers, Timothy and Caleb of Gallipolis, and Joseph of Columbus, and one sister, Mrs. Sophia Denney of Columbus.
     About two weeks after his marriage he was called to the defense of his country, where he served faithfully until he was honorably discharged. Later in life, about 50 years ago, he joined that other army, the army of the Lord with Jesus as his captain, and was an ardent, valiant soldier of the cross.
     Funeral services were conducted on Monday, Oct. 2, at Prospect church by Rev. R. R. Denney and burial followed in the Prospect cemetery. The pall bearers were six of his grandsons, Earl, Jake and Teddy Moore, Claude, Marion and Marriell Kemper.

The Gallia Times
September 30, 1922
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

Moore, Lafayette

     Lafayette Moore, one of Guyan township's best citizens, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 1914, aged 70 years. The funeral was conducted at the Good Hope Church Tuesday, burial following in the church cemetery.

[Note: Co. H 116th OVI]

Gallipolis Bulletin
January 8, 1914
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer                                                                    Top of Page

Morgan, William R.

     William Rufus Morgan, who has been seriously ill for the past six weeks died Thursday morning at the Holzier hospital. The body was removed to the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Libbie Morgan, where the funeral services were held Saturday morning by Rev. C. E. Mackenzie.
     Mr. Morgan, who was familiarly known as "Pum" was the son of Dr. Elisha and Salina Town Morgan who came here from New York in 1847. He was the third of seven children viz., Henry W., Salem, Dr. Charles and Miss Mary all deceased and Capt. J. Frank Morgan of Ironton and Capt. Ed Morgan of this city. He was united in marriage to Miss Sallie Martin of Vinton and they became the parents of two sons, William and Floyd. William died in Cincinnati a number of years ago. Mrs. Morgan died several years ago in this city. His son Floyd, who survives him is manager of a large cotton exchange in New Orleans. He was with his father during the first of his illness and arranged everything for his comfort, but was unable to return for the funeral.
     Mr. Morgan was Lieutenant in Captain Aleshires Company in the War of the Rebellion and participated in one of the worst battles of the war at Franklin, Tenn. He was for a number of years connected with the Eureka Flour Mills and later was engaged in business in Cincinnati and New Orleans. He was universally well liked and numerous friends here and elsewhere will regret to learn of his death.

Morgan, William Rufus

     William Rufus Morgan died at the Holzer Hospital in this city Thursday morning April 17, 1912, aged 74 years. The body was taken to the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Libie Morgan, on Third Avenue, where the funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon by Rev. MacKenzie of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, interment following at Mound Hill Cemetery by Undertaker Hayward. Mr. Morgan was the son of the late Dr. Elisha and Salina Town Morgan.
    At the beginning of the Civil War he enlisted as a Lieutenant in Capt. Charles C. Aleshire's Battery and was in one of the most hotly contested battles of the war at Franklin, Tennessee. He was for a time manager of the Eureka Flour Mills for the Aleshires. About this time he was married to Miss Sallie Martin and two children were born to this union. William and Floyd. He is survived by brothers, Ed Morgan of this city and Frank Morgan of Ironton, his wife and son William died several years ago. Mr. Morgan was a highly respected and useful citizen and his death brings much sorrow to a wide circle of warm friends.

[Note: from stone born June 4, 1832 died April 18, 1912 / Death Record Vol II / Unit 18th OLA S&S]

Gallipolis Journal
April 24, 1912
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer                                                                      Top of Page

Morris, Jackson

Death of Jackson Morris
     Jackson Morris was born Sept. 12, 1840 in West Virginia, died Jan. 10, 1909, aged 68 yrs., 8 mo. and 28 days. His parents died when he was quite young and he was brought up near Rio Grande, Ohio, in the family of Harrison Wood.
     When our country was in its perilous condition and called for protection , he was one of those noble boys who volunteered his service for his country, enlisting in the 91st Ohio Volunteer Infantry and served for 8 years. He endured many privations and hardships.
     In the year 1861 he was united in marriage to Amanda Shelton. The greater portion of their married life was spent in Washington and California and when they returned they located on the old Shelton homestead near Wales, Ohio, where Mrs Morris departed this life Dec. 14, 1904.
     On Sept. 21, 1905 the deceased was married to Mrs. Jane Cartright of Gallipolis, Ohio, who survives him, besides he (sic) leaves other relatives who live in West Va. Mr. Morris joined the U. S. church at Wales, Ohio about 2 yrs. ago under the present pastor. All was done that kind hands could do, but could not stay death's hands. He was an industrious man and the community has lost a good neighbor and a kind friend. His sad death is an evidence that God works in a mysterious way.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Jan. 29, 1909
Transcribed by Karen Strojin

Morrison, John H.

John H. Morrison
Soldier, Farmer and Merchant, Paid Nature's Last Debt
     Mr. John H. Morrison of Evergreen, one of the best known and best liked and respected men of the county, passed away at his home at ten p. m. Wednesday, May 7, 1919, after a two weeks' illness. He was in his 75th year. Mr. Morrison is survived by his widow, Cynthia Cherrington Morrison, two sons, William A. of Delaware, and Edgar T., of Bidwell, and one daughter Mrs. Horace M. Bing of Delaware. He has two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Boley and Mrs. Annette Odell, both of West Virginia.
     He was born in Nicholas County, W. Va., and resided there until 16 years of age, coming to this county then and resided here ever since. He and his good wife were married in 1866, after his return from service in the Civil War in the 23rd O. V. I.
     For many years he has farmed and conducted a merchandizing (sic) business at Evergreen, where he won the confidence and respect of all with whom he came in contact. He was a life-long member of the Methodist Church and an ardent advocate of all that makes life brighter and better, sincere and kindly, and his friendships were many and lasting.
     The funeral services were held at Westerman Church near his late home Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. F. Gordon, his pastor, Rev. Arthur P. Cherrington, his nephew, and The Rose Commandery, Knight Templars, of this city, of which he had long been a valued member. The interment followed in the Cherrington cemetery by Wetherholt & Entsminger of this city.

Gallia Times
May 14, 1919

Morrison, John H.

John Morrison Aged Veteran Died May 7th
     John H. Morrison died at 10 o'clock Wednesday night, May 7, at his home in Evergreen, after an illness of two weeks. He was one of Springfield Tp's. best known men having been successfully engaged in the mercantile business at Evergreen for many years. He was in his 75th year.
     The decedant (sic) was born in Nicholas County, W. Va., and came to this county when 16 years old.
He was married in 1866 to Cynthia Cherrington in a happy union which lasted about 53 years. In 1863 he enlisted as a corporal in the 23 O. V. I., and served to the close of the war, in which he was wounded. He witnessed Sheridan's famous ride to Winchester.
     He was a life-long Methodist and an active supporter to his church. Kind, genial, hospitable he won high-esteem, and lived a useful life.
     The immediate relatives surviving are his widow; two sons, W. A. Morrison of Delaware, O., and Edward T., Bidwell merchant; one daughter, Mrs. H. M. Bing, also of Delaware; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Boley and Mrs. Annettee Odell of Hominy Falls and Gad, W. Va., respectively.
     The funeral was at Westerman Church Friday at 2 p. m., with services by Rev. J. F. Gordon and Rev. A. P. Cherrington, his nephew, and by the Rose Commandery of Knights Templars, of which he was a member. Interment by Wetherholt & Entsminger at the Cherrington Cemetery.

[Note: John H. Morrison born October 24, 1844, served in Unit Co. D, 23rd, O. V. I. His stone (John K. Morrison 1843-May 7, 1919, per family stone John H. Morrison) is located in Pine Hill (Evergreen) Cemetery.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
May 15, 1919
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Morrow, Henry

     Henry Morrow, age 69 years, an old soldier and a member of the 173rd O. V. I. Company C, died suddenly Saturday with paralysis. The funeral services were held Monday at the Presbyterian Church and the burial was at Pine St cemetery under the direction of...[missing text] of which he was a member.

Gallipolis Journal
December 3, 1913
Transcribed by Irene Hively Blamer

Mossman, Andrew J.

DIED
     Mossman--Monday night, near Hawk's Station, Vinton county, Ohio, MR. ANDREW J. MOSSMAN, with disease of the lungs, in his 41st year. He leaves a wife and 7 children--2 girls and 5 boys. He was a soldier in the late war, was in Company D, 195 Ohio, from which he never fully recovered. He was raised and lived in this county until in the last few years. The deceased was the youngest brother of Albert Mossman, of this city. He was a kind father and a good husband.

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, May 19, 1886
Transcribed by Karen Strojin

Mossman, Charles

Charles Mossman Dead
     Charles Mossman, aged about 75 years, and a brother of Mr. J. D. Mossman of Springfield township, died suddenly last Tuesday morning of heart trouble at his home at Waterloo.
     He was born in Gallia County and is survived by his wife and two daughters.

[Note: Pvt. Co. K 36th OVI]

Gallipolis Times
February 21, 1917
Vol. 8?
Transcribed by Jan Rader

Mossman, Charles

Death of Waterloo Resident.
     Charles Mossman, aged about 75 years, died at his home at Waterloo at an early hour (this) Tuesday morning, Feb. 13, 1917, following an illness with heart trouble.
     He was born in Gallia county and has resided in this and Lawrence county all of his life. He married the daughter of Thomas Cooper who with two daughters in the West and one brother J. D. Mossman of Bidwell survive him.
     He was a prominent citizen and has numerous friends in both counties who will mourn his death. He was a veteran of the Civil War.
     The funeral arrangements have not been decided upon awaiting the arrival of his daughters.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February 13, 1917
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Mossman, Charles

Old Soldier Charles Mossman Passes Away
     Charles Mossman, aged about 75 years, died at his home at Waterloo early Tuesday morning, Feb. 13, 1917, following an illness with heart trouble.
     He was born in Gallia County and has resided in this and Lawrence County all of his life. He is survived by his wife, who is a daughter of Thomas Cooper, two daughters in the West, and one brother, J. D. Mossman of Bidwell R. D. He was an old soldier and a fine citizen.

[Note: Per Soldiers & Sailors, Charles Mossman served in Unit Co. K, 36th, O. V. I.]

Gallipolis Journal
February 15, 1917
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Mossman, John William

Veteran Dead
     John Mossman, a Civil War veteran making his home with John Scarberry on Mill Creek, expired suddenly on the street, near the Alma Hotel Monday. He was aged 75 years and was a brother of David Mossman, a former Superintendent of the County Infirmary. The remains were handled by Undertaker Wetherholt and he was laid to rest in Pine St. cemetery under the religious services of Rev. Mr. Powell.

[Note: John Mossman served in Unit Co. I, 173rd, O. V. I. Per Death Records Vol. II, he was born in 1839 and died March 16, 1914.]

Gallipolis Journal
March 20, 1914
Transcribed by Karen Strojin

Mullineux, James

A Good Man Gone
     James Mullineux, 69, a former well known building contractor of Gallipolis, died very suddenly while seated in a chair at his home in this city Sunday evening about 7 o'clock. His funeral services will be held Thursday at his late home under the directions of the Masonic and G. A. R. orders.
     Mr. Mullineux was a native of this city and had lived here all his life. During the civil war he enlisted in the First Ohio Heavy Artillery and served three years. Later he and his brothers operated the Mullineux planing mill until a few years ago. After the war he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Kuhn, sister of Mayor Kuhn, who with one son, Edward, of this city, and daughter, Mrs. Stockton Downtain of Warsaw, Ky., survives him. One brother, Mr. John Mullineux, three half brothers, Joseph, Fred and Charles and one half sister, Mrs E. L. Neal all of this city also survive him.

[Note: James Mullineux served in Unit Co. G, 1st, O. V. H. A. Per Death Records Vol. II, he was born August 4, 1844 and died January 18, 1914. His stone is located in Pine Street Cemetery.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
January 22, 1914
Transcribed by Karen Strojin

Mullineux, John

Death of John Mullineux
Sterling Citizen and Veteran of the Civil War Passes Quietly Away
     Though the death of John Mullineux had been anticipated as an event that might occur at any time for months past, yet his passing June 29 was an occurence of more than local interest. He was known over the county for years as a member of a contracting firm which had constructed Rio Grande College, and other public buildings and many of the handsomest residences in town and county. In that work he had spent the vigor of his youth, his best years of mature manhood and when nature called for his retirement he still lingered at the old planing mill. It was a calling that came down from his father and the noteworthy fact of the occupation was that he and his brothers, associates, had given the name Mullineux the honor and prestige of conscientious and honest dovetail of good material and skillful workmanship. He found time, though to shoulder a musket and defend the union of the States with his full heritage of British blood and courage.
     Mr. Mullineux was a modest individual, as clean, patriotic and loyal in his duty to his community as any citizen the town ever had. His domestic life was ideal and fruitful, and he was granted the scriptural limit of years because an even, consistent performance of the duties of a good husband and splendid father make for years.
     The deceased was born at Wilkesville February 26, 1839. February 12, 1862, he married America Day and she with sons Will and Harry and Mrs. Roscoe J. Mauck, survive him. With the death of his mother, the father married again at Hamden, the second set of children, who survive, being Joseph and Charles and Mrs E. Lincoln Neal of this city and Fred Mullineux at Chicago.
     The funeral services were held Thursday at the family residence, by Rev. F. M. Evans of the Grace M. E. Church.

[Note: John Mullineux served in Unit 4th, Wv., V. I. His stone is located in Mound Hill Cemetery.]

Gallipolis Journal
July 3, 1914
Transcribed by Karen Strojin

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