Gallia County Civil War Obituaries N

Mr. Jordan Nanna Dead
Mr. Jordan Nanna died at 2 o'clock (this) Monday afternoon, July 27, 1914, after an illness of a few days from paralysis, aged 71. Mr. Nanna was a Veteran of the Civil War and drew a pension.
Mr. Nanna was at one time a well to do farmer and lived at Rodney several years back. He operated a threshing machine outfit for many years. Mr. Nanna's son and daughters are here from Pittsburg, arriving a short time before his death. Hayward conducts funeral.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume XX
Number 175
July 27, 1914
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed By: MLT

Death of Frank Nash
     Mr. Frank Nash, son of the late Judge Simeon Nash, died at the Athens hospital on Thursday morning, November 2, 1905. The remains were brought here Friday afternoon and taken to the residence of Mr. W. C. Hayward, where brief services were conducted by Rev. Meyers, of the Episcopal Church, the burial following at Mound Hill cemetery. The deceased is survived by a wife and one daughter.
     Mr. Nash spent the greater part of his life in this city. During the war he became a telegraph operator and had important posts of duty. He afterward became a Quartermaster's clerk in the army and was at various other points. He was a fine clerk, neat and attractively genteel in manners and dress, talented and full of fun and wit he made desirable company in almost any circle. After his mother's death he opened a large queensware store in Huntington, but was not a success at that.
     Following the failure in business at Huntington the family moved to Pittsburg, Pa., (sic( but the worry over business failures and continued ill health unbalanced Mr. Nash's mind and he came to this city and sought and through the influence of friends was admitted to the Athens hospital.
     At one time Mr. Nash assumed the leadership of the Gallia county Democracy, and built up a large and well organized Democratic club that was a credit to the party and to the town. He was the only Democrat in the Nash family.

Death of Gen. Wm. H. Nash
     General William H. Nash died at his home at Columbus, Tuesday, aged about 68 years, after an illness of several weeks. He was a son of the late Judge Simeon Nash and a nephew of the late William Nash and Samuel A. Nash
   He was appointed a captian (sic) of volunteers Nov 26, 1862, and was made a major in 1865 for distinguished gallantry. He entered the regular army with the rank of captain and rose through the grades until April 21, 1898, when he was made a brigadier general. He was retired at his own request May 8, 1898, being past the age of 62 years.
   Since that time he has made his home in Columbus. He was twice married. His first wife was Miss Susan Forsythe. His widow was formerly Mrs. Theodore Wilson.
   The remains arrived here Wednesday evening and were met by friends and by a detail from Company C and escorted to the residence of Mrs. Chas. D. Maxon. Thursday morning they were conveyed to the Presbyterian Church, escorted by C, where the funeral services were held, Rev. Dr. Palmer, assisted by Rev. E. H. Gelvin, officiating, the burial following at Pine Stret (sic) cemetery by Hayward & Son. A detail from Company C acted as pall bearers, and Messrs. Alfred Henking, W. H. Henking, George House and J. W. Gardener acted as an escort. Funeral services were also held in Columbus Wednesday morning and the remains were escorted from the residence to the station by the U. S. Regulars stationed at Columbus.

[Note: Per Soldiers & Sailors, Gen. William H. Nash served in Unit Co. H, 5th, O. V. I. He was born June 22, 1834 and died December 2, 1902.]

James Neal Dead
James W. Neal, aged about 75, and a well known resident of Wigner, this county, died suddenly of heart trouble Saturday evening about 9 o'clock. His funeral services were held Tuesday morning, interment following at Sandfork. Mr. Neal had been thrice married. His first wife was Miss Mary Frances White, daughter of the late Levi White of Walnut township. They became the parents of Mrs. Addie Willey of Illinois, Mrs. Richard Carter of Madison county, this state, T. L. Neal of London and E. Y. Neal of Lockbourne, Ohio. His second wife was Miss Myrtle Scurlock of Jackson County, who bore him no children. His third and surviving wife was Miss Etha Stewart, daughter of Squire Fred Stewart of Rio Grande. They became the parents of Orin, Vaughn, Fred Louise and Paul Neal. Mr. Neal was a soldier during the civil war. He was a life-long Methodist and a good citizen with many friends.

James Neal Dies
James Neal, a farmer residing near Alexandria, died Saturday, aged 73. The funeral services were held Tuesday and he was laid to rest at Sandfork. He was a veteran of the Rebellion.
He is survived by his third wife and a family of five. He was the father of Henry Neal, ex-groceryman of this city. Dallas D. Neal, the druggist among others of this city, attended the funeral. Last week the deceased received a visit from his father, Thomas Neal, a chipper young man of past 97.

[Note: James W. Neal served in Unit Co. E, 141st, O. V. I. Per Death Records Vol. II, he was born September 11, 1831 and died April 18, 1914 (per family stone he was born in 1839), His stone is located in Neal Cemetery, (Sandfork, per obituary), Walnut Township.]

Thomas H. Neal Died At Ironton Thursday, April 14, Of Heart Trouble
Was Former Gallia County Boy and Practiced Law Here
     Attorney Thomas H. Neal, who was seized with a severe attack of organic heart trouble early in the week and lay for many hours in a state of coma, passed to the Great Beyond Thursday evening, shortly after six o'clock, aged sixty-four years.
     Thomas H. Neal was born in Gallia County, Nov. 14, 1846 and spent most of his life in the county of his birth, residing there until about ten years ago, when he moved to Ironton.
     When Lincoln issued his call for soldiers, Mr. Neal was among the first to respond and joined Co. G, 1st. O.V.I. serving his country with honor to it and himself until honorably discharged. After the war he returned to Gallipolis where he took up the study of law and being of an unusually bright mind, quickly fitted himself for his chosen profession and was admitted to the bar. After moving to Ironton, Mr. Neal continued the practice of his profession and after the death of Squire Corn was appointed to fill the vacancy and served out the unexpired term.
     The deceased was a man possessed of an unusually bright mind and the happy faculty of seeing the cheerful side of life and his witty brilliant remarks will long be remembered by his host of friends who all sincerely regret his demise. Of a most kindly disposition he made friends of all and many a heart will be saddened when the news of his death becomes generally known. It was at his home however, where he will be missed the greatest for he was a most kind and indulgent husband and father. The deceased was married three times, his first wife being Miss Martha Eacer. To this union one child was born, Earnest Neal, who is entering school in North Carolina, survive.
     The funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the late residence, Rev. T.R. Watson of Wesley Church, officiating. Internment was at Woodland under the auspices of Dick Lambert Post G.A.R.

Taps Sound For Alfred Needham
Good Man and Old Soldier
   Alfred R. Needham died Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 16, 1917, after an illness of four weeks with heart trouble.
   Mr. Needham was for many years superintendent of street works, a position he looked after faithfully.
He was a son of the late Dr. Henry and Margaret Needham and was married to Miss Sarah Russell of Porter 52 years ago. The wife and one son, Wm. H. Needham, a well known newspaper man, now of Williamson, W. Va., survive. Other relatives living are a niece, Miss Cora Saxton of Huntington, and a nephew, Benjamin Saxton of Akron.
   Mr. Needham at one time resided at East Liverpool, but had lived in Gallipolis and Gallia county for 51 years. He had been a member of the Christian Church for 41 years and was a Civil War veteran serving his country for four years as a member of Co. I, 4th Regiment, W. Va., Infantry, from which he received an honorable discharge. He was a good citizen, highly respected, and his death will be regretted by all of his acquaintances.
   The funeral will be conducted by Rev. J. O. Newton at the home at 2:30 p. m. today. Burial by Wetherholt at Pine street.

Old Soldier Passes
Mr. Alfred R. Needham, a resident of this county for more than 50 years, died at his home in this city on Tuesday evening of last week after four weeks' illness. He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Sarah Russell of Porter, and a son, Will Needham a newspaper man of Williamson, W. Va. Mr. Needham served four years during the war in the Fourth West Virginia Infantry, and was a fine old gentleman.
The funeral was Thursday at his late home by Rev. Newton, interment following in Pine street cemetery.

[Note: Per Soldiers & Sailors, Alfred R. Needham served in Co. I, 4th, Wv. I, and in Co. I, 173rd, O. V. I. Per death certificate, he was born September 9, 1835 and died January 16, 1917. His stone is located in Pine Street Cemetery.]

Death of Hon. W. C. H. Needham
   In last week's issue we announced the dangerous illness of State Senator W. C. H. Needham, at Columbus. He died on Thursday morning, January 12, at 3 o'clock, and that evening at 9 o'clock his remains reached Gallipolis, in charge of a Committee of Senators and Representatives composed of the following gentlemen: Senators Pollard, Hartshorn, Dickinson, White, Foresman, and Myers, and Representatives Beman, Strong, Ellsworth, Jones, of Jackson, Coryell and McFarland. Messrs. Smith and Glenn, of the Clerk's office of the State Senate, accompanied the Committee. A Committee from Morning Dawn Lodge, No. 7, F. & A. M., received the remains at the depot and escorted them to the family residence on Front Street, and the Lodge remained in charge until the funeral services were closed.
   The funeral was announced for 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. There was a large outpouring of the people, and the spacious residence and grounds were crowded with friends. The Masons had charge of the funeral. Rev. Breare conducted the religious services. A special train brought representatives of the Masonic Lodges of Pomeroy, Middleport and Cheshire, Ohio, and Clifton, West Virginia. The pall bearers were all physicians as well as Masons.
   The Gallipolis Volunteer Fire Department attended the funeral in a body and in uniform. The music was furnished by the Gallipolis City Band. The funeral cortege was imposing. Although the weather was threatening, the streets were thronged, and the old cemetery crowded with sympathizing friends.
   Dr. Needham was in his thirty-seventh year at the time of his death. He was born in Massachusetts, and was a son of Colonel Daniel Needham, who for years past has been a Bank Examiner. When a boy, aged sixteen, Dr. Needham enlisted as a private in the 60th Massachusetts Infantry Volunteers. Soon after the war, he went to Wisconsin. Desiring a milder climate he came to Gallipolis in 1869, and entered upon the practice of his profession. In 1870 he married Florence, a daughter of the late Charles Henking, and granddaughter of the late Charles Creuzet. About the year 1875, finding that his health was failing, he purchased a home in Jacksonville, Florida, where he spent the winters (with perhaps one exception) with his family. His wife and two children survive him.
   He served for a short time as member of the City Council of Gallipolis, and during the past two years has been Chairman of the Republican Central Committee of Gallia County. He was nominated last fall by his party for the State Senate and elected. On the 15th of December he left with his family for Columbus--just four weeks before the day on which his remains were brought home, and one month before the day of his funeral. He was quite sick on the Sunday preceding the meeting of the Senate, but on Monday attended, was sworn in and took his seat. He was again present on Tuesday, but was compelled by his illness to leave his seat, and never returned.
   He grew rapidly worse, and it was soon seen that he could not recover. His wife and brother-in-law, Mr. C. W. Henking, were with him constantly. Messrs. Joseph Stafford and Wm. Nash were with him for several days before his death, and Dr. Mills visited him.
   About 30 minutes before his death, Mr. Henking raised him in bed to relieve his difficult breathing; but it availed nothing, and he sank back, saying, "Gone! absolutely gone!" These were his last words, and he died calmly and peacefully.

[Note: Hon. W. C. H. Needham was born August 18, 1845 and died January 12, 1882.]

Death of an Old Soldier
John Newland, an old soldier living on 4th avenue above Pine died Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, Oct. 19th, 1912, of pneumonia in the 77th year of his age. He was a widower and left one son. He belonged to the 33rd O. V. I. in Col. Montgomery's company. His funeral services and burial were held Monday afternoon at St. Nicholas Church beyond Yellow Town by Wetherholt.

Nibert, John W.

Obituary
     John W. Nibert, born February 10, 1838, died December 30, 1925, aged 87 years, 20 months and 20 days. Early in life he was converted, joined the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, and lived a consistent christian life. He was a gentleman in every sense of the word, charitable, loving and kind; as a citizen his sterling worth and example was ever deemed commendable and worthy of emulation.
     We cannot but feel how inadiquate are words to express our loss of Mr. Nibert, who has lived the year of allotted time to him here below well and done good in his day and generation until God called him to a higher sphere.
     He was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Evans on May 17th, 1860, who preceded him in death May 19, 1901. To this union was born thirteen children, seven of whom preceded him to the great beyond. The surviving are: Mrs. Mary Irwin, James M. and O. W. Nibert, of Bladen, John, of Lancaster, ohio, W. O. Nibert of Gallipolis, Ohio and Mrs. Maude Saunders of Northup, Ohio.
     He was a member of Sunny Side Castle No. 81, K. G. E. of Crown City, Ohio. He was also, a member of Company "F" 78th. Regiment Ohio, Volunteer Infantry and served his Country with full honor till the close of the war in 1865.
     On Sunday evening December 27, the angel of death swooped down and laid his finger on the feeble form of the aged soldier, and he lingered until 12:30 Wednesday, and then quietly passed away, to be with the great majority of his old conrades in arms on the other shore. His loss will be keenly felt, but no where as in the home.
     He was a true father to his children, and no one so much as they will realize the bitterness of the sorrow which only the christian faith can prevent one from murmering and asking, "Why was it sent." We can only say to the children, as has been said to us:

[Note: Stevers Funeral Home - Bethel Cemetery, Ohio Twp; The 78th OVI roster shows him to have been in Company H rather than Company F.]

Gallipolis paper
December 30, 1925
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Death of Franklin D. Niday
Mr. F. D. Niday died last Saturday morning after a long and painful illness with cancer of the stomach.
Deceased was a veteran of the civil war, having been a member of the 141st Regiment, O. V. I. He was also a member of the Leaper Post, G. A. R. He was an honest, upright citizen, and his death will be deplored.
He left a wife and the following children: Prof. Will Niday, Victor, Pearl, Chauncy, Teresa, and Mrs. Blanche Russell. He also left the following brothers and sisters: Azee, in Dawson, Alaska; Robert, of Oklohoma (sic); Oliver, of Nebraska; J. P. Niday, of this city; Mrs. Jos. Short, of Huntington; Mrs. James Robinson, of Leaper; Mrs. Lester Henshaw, of this city, and Mrs. Isaac Boster, Hilton, O.

[Note: Franklin D. Niday was born December 19, 1840 and died December 7, 1901. His stone (F. D. Niday) is located in Mound Hill Cemetery.]

We the undersigned your committee appointed to draft suitable resolutions expressive of the sense of this Division upon the death of our beloved Brother James E. Niday beg leave to submit the following resolution:

1st. Resolved that this division have learned with regret of the death of our esteemed Brother James E. Niday.
2nd. Resolved that in the death of our esteemed Brother our Government has lost a faithful and valued officer the community an exemplary citizen, the church a worthy and consistent member the cause of Temperance a faithful friend and this Division one of its brightest ornaments.
3rd. Resolved that while we submit in resignation to Divine Will, the heartfelt sympathies of this Division are hereby respectfully tendered to the Parents and relatives of our deceased Brother.
4th. Resolved that the Division Room be draped in mourning and that the Brothers wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
5th. Resolved that a copy of these resolutions be furnished by the R. S. to the Gallipolis Journal and Democratic Dispatch for publication and that a copy of the same be transmitted by him to the Parents of our deceased Brother.
C. J. Menager.
Geo. W. Heaton.
L. J. Langley.
Committee.

The foregoing resolutions were unanimously adopted by Gallipolis Division No. 74 Sons of Temperance.
A. L. Langley, R. S.

   By the death of Capt. Niday his relatives and many personal friends have sustained an irreparable loss. Our county loses one of her best citizens, and the public service, a most faithful and efficient officer. Death truly found "a shining mark" in the person of this young man. Beloved by all who knew him, the news of his death has cast a gloom over our community which plainly tells how highly he was appreciated.
   In the fall of 1862 Capt. Niday commenced to recruit a company for three years or during the war. Although a very young man without any military experience, or influential friends, he succeeded in raising a company to the maximum number and was obliged to refuse many who offered to join it. His previously well established reputation for piety, honor and gentlemanly deportment, was a powerful advocate in his favor, and induced many fathers and mothers to entrust their sons to his care. How well he executed this trust, is seen in the good order and soldier like bearing of his company. His men were his brothers in arms; and whilst maintaining his self respect and demanding from all obedience to orders, his kind solicitude for their comfort and happiness was the cause of their steady devotion and love for him as a commander.
   Thus has fallen another victim to this terrible rebellion. None more worthy to live and enjoy a long life in this world, and probably few better prepared to enjoy the bliss of the next. His memory will long live in the hearts of the grateful people, and as the Spring flowers bloom over his grave, the grief and anguish of his loving friends will be soothed by the reflection, that in all respects he followed his mission, and died as he lived the worthy citizen, conscientious christian, and devoted patriot.
Peace to his ashes!
ED. JOURNAL

[Note: James E. Niday served in Co. B, 91st, O. V. I. His stone is located in Mercerville Cemetery, Guyan Township.]

John Niday Dead
   John L. Niday, in his 86th year, passed away Saturday at his home in Harrison township, following an attack of paralysis. His wife died some 25 years ago, and he made his home with his sons William and David. Other surviving children are Mrs. Lucy Queen of Ashville, North Carolina, James Edward Niday of Nashville, Tenn., and Charles Niday of Cleveland.
   Mr. Niday was a member of Company--B, 91st Ohio, during the civil war. His brother, Harry W., was killed at Winchester, and Stephen Niday, also of the same company died here last summer.
   The funeral was Monday at Bethesda in Walnut township by Rev. J. W. McConnell, interment at the same place by Undertaker Tope.

[Note: John L. Niday served in Unit Co. B, 91st, O. V. I. Per family stone, he was born March 8, 1834 and died December 20, 1919. His stone is located in Bethesda Cemetery, Walnut Township.]

S. E. Niday Dead
Stephen E. Niday, a civil war veteran, died Saturday, May 24, 1919, at his home in this city aged 78 years.
He was formerly a resident of Walnut township, but moved to the city some time since. A daughter, Miss Jessie, and six sons, James, Chauncey, Homer, Obediah, Elmer and Frank survive him.
The funeral was held Monday at his late home by Rev. D. F. Wood, interment following in Mound Hill cemetery.

[Note: Stephen E. Niday served in Unit Co. B, 91st, O. V. I. Per his, and family stone, he was born February 17, 1841. His obituary says interment in Mound Hill Cemetery, but his stone is located in Bethesda Cemetery, Walnut Township.]

EDWARD E. NOEL
April 6, 1863, Edward E. Noel, in the 25th. year of his age
     Edward was a truly sober-minded young man. His gentle and amiable disposition greatly endeared him to all who knew him. Obedient to his parents, he was none the less obedient to the call of his country and cheerfully left the comforts of home to share the hardships that those true patriots endure, who fight the battles of freedom against treason and oppression.
     He enlisted in Company I, 18th. Regiment under Captain Ross. He remained in the service nineteen months, during which time he was in several skirmishes, in one of which he was severely wounded. This was in the fierce onset of his Company to gain possession of a stockade, which was accomplished. So severe was his wound he was deemed unfit for service and a discharge was tendered him which he refused. After partial recovery he rejoined his regiment, just in time to participate in the bloody fight at Murfeesboro. The exposure and fatigue of that protracted struggle proved too much for his powers of physical endurance, and he was soon prostrated by disease. After lying some time in the hospital, he found his recovery doubtful and finally accepted a discharge from the service and in an almost helpless condition, started for home and friends. A special providence seemed to have favored him.
     He felt when far away that he was unprepared to die. He longed for the counsel and prayers of a particular friend in whom he had all confidence and who, he thought could point him to the Lamb of God which taketh away the sins of the world. There lie thought, if he could only arrive he would be enabled to rejoice in a Savior's love. There he did arrive when life's "fitful fever" was almost over. There he met the object of his heart's desire. There he was enabled to trust the Redeemer and realize that he was indeed a new creature through faith in the blood of the atonement. After a day and night were past, after offering an earnest prayer for his companions in arms, he enlisted in that war where there is no discharge. Earnestly may we breathe the prayer, that all who fall in the great struggle for life of the nation, may fall like Edward Noel. Friends may weep but their tears will fall on a patriot and a Christian's grave.

Gallipolis Journal
April 16, 1863 (Vol. XXXIII No. 21)
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Jas. North Dead
Well Known Citizen Passes Away Tuesday Evening From Heart Trouble
   James North, one of the city's well-known residents, died at his home on the corner of Fourth and Vine at 9:30 o'clock Tuesday night. He had long suffered from heart trouble and during the last few weeks his condition was such as to permit but little hope for his recovery. He had wonderful vitality, however, and in the years gone by was a man of great physical strength and endurance. This is the third death in the North family in less than six months. Mr. North's youngest son, John A. (Buck) North, died March 6, and Mrs. Floyd Irion, a daughter died August 5.
   James North was born in Richmond, Va., May 5, 1840, and was therefore in his 80th year. On June 24, 1863, he entered the Union army, becoming a member of Company D, 171 Regiment West Virginia Cavalry, and received an honorable discharge at Charleston Aug. 1, 1865, when the war had closed. Prior to the war he had served in the National Guards.
   While yet a soldier he married Adele Donnett of this city in 1864. From then to his death Gallipolis was his home and here he reared a large family. He is survived by his wife and the following children: William F. and Charles North, Gallipolis; Mrs. Ed Elswick, Caldwell, O.; Mrs. Sherman Jacox, Clarksburg, W. Va.; Mrs Fannie Kraus and Mrs. Homer Beck, Gallipolis. The decedent was intensely devoted to his family and home and his love and devotion were repaid and reciprocated in fullest measure. His death takes from the First Ward one of its most familiar, rugged and picturesque figures. Two brothers also survive Mr. North--David North of Huntington and Andy North, who lives on Sixteen Creek.
     The funeral services will be held Fri. afternoon. Burial at Mound Hill.

James North Dead
James R. North, 79, a Civil War veteran and for many years a resident of this city, passed away last Tuesday night after long illness from heart trouble. He is survived by his wife and children, Mrs. Fannie Kraus, Mrs. Homer Beck, Will and Charles North, Mrs. Sherley Jacox of Clarksburg, W. Va., Mrs. Minnie Elswick of Caldwell, Ohio, and brothers David of Huntington and Andrew of Kanawha. He was a member of the M. E. Church and the G. A. R.
The funeral was from his late home Friday afternoon.

[Note: James R. North died August 19, 1919. Per his stone he served in Co. D, 7th, Wv. C., per his obituary he served in Unit Co. D, 171st, Wv. C.]

Death Of Ellis Nowlin
Mr. Ellis Nowlin, of Ohio Township, 75 years old, died Thursday about half past one in the afternoon. He had not been well for a few days, says Mr. Wayne Lanier, who lives close by, and Thursday afternoon after eating his dinner, he went to Mr. Lanier's and went to the cistern, where Willie Lanier and Mrs. C. W. Lanier were trying to get a bucket out of the cistern. They noticed him creel over, and they went to him and asked him what was the matter. He said that he felt blind. They notified his wife and got some help and assisted him to the bed in Willie's house and aided him in every way, but he gradually sunk into unconsciousness and passed away in a few minutes. His funeral services will be conducted by Mount Zion Saturday at 10 A. M. by the D. L. Morton G. A. R., Rev. T. F. Cary of Rio Grande, preaching the sermon. He was born in the neighborhood where he died. Was a Soldier in Company B, in the 193rd Regiment and a good citizen every way. He leaves a second wife (Jane Wray) and two children by his first wife, Amos and Gallatin, and two brothers and one sister, the latter of Lawrence County.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume IX
Number 140
June 10, 1898
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed by: MLT

Nowlin
Mr. Ellis Nowlin, Of Ohio Tp., this county, died very suddenly Thursday afternoon, June 9, 1898. Heart disease is supposed to be the cause of his death. He was born May 5, 1828. He was united in marriage to Miss Sallie A. Saunders, and after her death took as a second wife Jane Wray, who, besides two children by his first wife and two brothers and one sister survive him. He served in the civil war, being a member of Co. B, 193rd Regiment. He was a member of the Baptist Church, and a man held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. The funeral and burial occurred at Mt. Zion on last Saturday morning, at 10 o'clock, Rev. T. F. Cary, officiating, with burial in charge of Wetherholt.

Mr. W. F. Null Dead
   Mr. W. F. Null died at his home on upper Fourth avenue Monday, March 8, 1909, after an illness of one week with intestinal grip.
     Mr. Null was 69 years of age. He was married to Miss Rebecca Brown, of Walnut township, in 1858. In 1852 (1862) he enlisted in the Civil war under Capt. Gatewood in the First Ohio Heavy Artillery. He was a very nice old christian gentleman and well liked by all who knew him. He and family moved to Gallipolis 19 years ago and he kept a grocery for some-time, but when taken ill, was employed at Factory D of the furniture factory.
     Besides his wife he is survived by five children, Mrs. L. W. Burnett, Mrs. W. H. Gardner, Mrs. E. E. Cherrington, W. H. Null and James F. Null, all of this city; also three half-brothers, David and Aaron Coffman, of Gallia County, and Francis, of Charleston, and one half-sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Pyles, of Ironton.
     His funeral services were conducted at his late home Wednesday afternoon by Rev. A. P. Cherrington and the interment followed by Wetherholt at the Pine street cemetery.

[Note: W. F. Null served in Unit Co. G, 1st, O. H. A. He was born in 1840, and his stone is located in Pine Street Cemetery.]

Robert O'Downs Dead
Robert O'Downs, aged 73, died at the Soldiers Home in Erie County, Wednesday, April 30. The body was shipped here and the funeral was held at the Addison M. E. Church Friday afternoon. Burial in Reynolds cemetery by Wetherholt & Entsminger.
Mr. O'Downs belonged to the Fourth West Virginia Infantry and served nearly four years in the War between the sections. He is survived by six children by his first wife, who is dead, and by his second wife and one child.

[Note: Robert O'Downs served in Unit Co. C, 4th, Wv. I. He died April 30, 1919. His stone is located (Robert O. Downs) in Addison (Reynolds) Cemetery.]

Death of J.D. Olmstead
J. D. Olmstead died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. J. H. Irwin of Springfield Township at 3 o'clock Monday morning. He was 79 years of age last April and had been an invalid for some time. A number of years ago he was editor of the Tribune and on disposing of his interests in that paper went to California. He returned to this county about a month ago with Mrs. Irwin, after the death of his wife. He was a splendid man and when a resident of this city, had hosts of friends.

[Note: J. D. Olmstead served in Unit Co. E, 151st., O. V. I. (1890 C). Per Death Records Vol. II, he was born April 9, 1833 and died June 3, 1912. His stone is located in Clark Chapel Cemetery.]

Resolutions of Respect
On the death of comrade, Mathew Pane, late a private of Co. I, 18th O. V. I., who departed this life February 28th, 1890, member of Amos Carter Post, No. 388, G. A. R., of Patriot, Ohio.
WHEREAS, By the orders of the Allwise Creator, who has called for our comrade to the rest and glories of the lands of eternity, therefore, be it.
RESOLVED, That while we bow in submission to Him who rules the universe, we realize that in his death the community has lost a worthy citizen, and the Post has lost a worthy member.
RESOLVED, That we as comrades, will ever try to emulate the many virtues of our comrade who has suffered affliction and pain for many years and who bore them with patience to the end.
RESOLVED, That we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our beloved comrade; we commend them to Him who is a friend to the widow and a Father to the orphan.
RESOLVED, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the family of our deceased comrade, and that a copy of the same be presented to each of our county papers for publication; also, that the same be spread upon the journal of our Post.
RESOLVED, That our Hall be draped in mourning for thirty days.
By order of the Post.
DANIEL MILLER,
C. C. CHERRINGTON,
R. F. BOSTIC,
Committee.

[Note: Mathew Pane (Payne per stone) died February 28, 1890. His stone, bearing the notation of 1890 C, is located in Salem Baptist Cemetery, and confirms he died in 1890.]

Robert Parent
Another old soldier has answered the roll call from on high. Robert Parent died at his residence in Gallipolis Thursday morning, May 19, 1892, at 8:00 o'clock, in the 50th year of his age. He had been an invalid for many years and endured great suffering--for the past four weeks being confined to his bed. He was a manufacturer of cigars, but for some years past, owing to his enfeebled condition, had been unable to work. He was a native of Madison, Indiana. Our acquaintance with Mr. Parent extended over many years, beginning before he came to Gallipolis. He was an exemplary citizen, a kind husband and devoted father. In his long years of suffering he had the deep sympathy of all. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn for him and cherish his memory.
The funeral services will be held to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon, at 2:00 o'clock, at his late home, conducted by Rev. R. Buell Love, under the direction of Cadot Post, G. A. R. The members of the Post are requested to meet at their Hall at 1:00 o'clock P. M., sharp.

Death of Robert Parent
Mr. Robert Parent, manufacturer of cigars, died at his home in this city this (Thursday) morning, May 19, 1892 at about eight o'clock, leaving a wife and two sons and two daughters to mourn their loss. Mr. Parent had been an invalid and unable to labor for the past several years. His disease was diabetis (sic).
He was an old Union Soldier, having belonged to an Indiana regiment and his funeral services will be conducted by Rev. R. Buell Love at his late home, Sunday afternoon, at two o'clock, under the auspices of Cadot Post G. A. R. The members of the Post are requested to meet at the G. A. R. hall Sunday afternoon at one o'clock. We had but little acquaintance with Mr. Parent but he had the reputation of being a good citizen, industrious and kind to his family, and he has had the sympathy of the community in his long and painful suffering, as will his family in losing their friend and protector.

[Note: Robert Parent served in Unit Co. C, 4th, In. I. His stone is located in Pine Street Cemetery.]

Sudden Death Of Prominent Gallipolis Citizen
Dr. E. W. Parker Dies of Heart Trouble
   Dr. E. W. Parker died at his home on Second Avenue Friday, June 12, 1903, at 4:30 a. m. Dr. Parker had been in failing health for several months. He had had slight trouble with his heart some years ago and last fall his condition became serious. The trouble augmented during the winter and spring and for a week before his death he was worse than usual though no one had any thought that it would prove fatal. Though he knew that his span of life was short at the best, he maintained his usual genial manner and gave no sign of melancholy.
   Dr. Parker was born in Porter in 1850, and was a son of S. M. Parker, a merchant. While attending Porter Academy the civil war broke out and he entered the U. S. service though only 12 years of age. After the war he again attended the Academy and became a teacher, becoming Principal of the school at the age of 17 years. During his term here he commenced the study of medicine under the tutorage of Dr. Perin Gardener and afterward attended the Ohio Medical College of Cincinnati from which he graduated when he was only 21 years of age. He was connected with the Union Central Life Insurance Company for awhile and afterwards (sic) practiced his profession at his old home with Dr. Gardener.
     He was married to Miss Mary L. Bradbury, daughter of Alonzo Bradbury, of Kygerville, on June 4, 1873, and two children, Dr. Claude B. Parker and Mrs. Garnet Parker-Erwin, were the fruit of this union.
   He afterward practiced at Pomeroy, Rutland and Vinton for twelve years and served as Assistant Physician at Central Insane Hospital at Columbus, coming from that place to this city, where he had since resided. He had been a member of the Gallia County Pension Board for several years and was President of the Board at the time of his death.
   Dr. Parker was regarded by many as the leader of his profession in this county and enjoyed a large practice. He had a big heart and a broad mind and we know of many instances where he gave his services when he knew that he would never receive compensation. It was enough that some one was suffering whom he could help.
   He was always prominent in politics and was one of the shrewdest leaders of his party. He was always open and aggressive in political matters and one always knew where to place him. He despised a hypocrite and the immoral found no favor with him.
   He was an energetic worker in fraternal matters and through his offices the local lodges with which he was affiliated received many new members. He was a member of the Masons and Knights of Pythias. His home relations were ideal. His affection for his family was strong and pure, their comfort his chief concern. His death is a terrible blow to his family and a distinct loss to the community. Besides his wife and children he leaves brothers C. G., S. M., and L. C., and one sister, Mrs. A. D. Gates of Charleston.
   The funeral services were held at the late residence Sunday noon by Rev. L. L. Magee of Grace M. E. Church, of which Dr. Parker was a member, in the presence of a large assemblage, many of whom were from his old home at Porter. The services were under the auspices of the Masons. The pall bearers were: Judge J. C. Ingels, Auditor J. T. Hanson, Sheriff Wm. McDaniel, Chas D. Kerr, F. Ross Williams, C. W. Kerr, A. L. Roadamour and T. E. Bradbury. The flower escort were: Chas C. Cadot, Herbert Vanden, Dr. Harry Allen and S. J. Kerr.
   A large cortege, one of the largest ever seen in this city, accompanied the remains to their last resting place in Mound Hill Cemetery, where the Masons performed their last sad rites.
A good man has gone and we who were his friends mourn with sincere sorrow. To his relatives he left the priceless heritage of an honorable, upright, stainless life, and their sorrow is alleviated by the thought that "He who doeth all things well" has rewarded him in the world beyond the grave.

[Note: Per family stone for Dr. E. W. Parker, located in Mound Hill Cemetery, he was born in 1850 and died June 12, 1903.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, June 19, 1903
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Died at Athens
Evan D. Parry of Centerpoint, who was committed to the Athens asylum, a year ago, died there Saturday morning. The funeral was held at Nebo Tuesday.

[Note: Evan D. Parry served in Unit Co. H, 60th, O. V. I. He was born in 1840 and died 1913.]

Death of A.J. Parson
     Andrew Jackson Parsons passed away Thursday evening Dec. 24, 1915 at the home of his son, Charles R., on Vine Street.
     He was 78 years old and was a son of George W. and Nancy Parsons. He is survived by his son Charles R. of Gallipolis; brother, William and sister, Mrs. Russell of Coal River, WV.
     Most of his life was spent in this city as a cooper and later as a teamster. He was a good industrious citizen and worked steadily until compelled to retire by illness a couple of months ago.
     The funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the home on Vine Street by Rev. Hugh Evans of the Presbyterian Church. The remains were laid to rest in the Mound Hill Cemetry by undertaker Hayward.

OBITUARY
   Andrew J. Peck, son of Samuel and Emily Peck, was born March 26, 1842, in Meigs County, Ohio. He was married to Susan E. Riggs Dec. 1865, at New Haven, W. Va. To this union were born seven children, Deborah J. Stone, Everetta May Ormston, Susan Anna Graham, Ella Blanche Ohlinger, Hobert Andrew Peck, Wilber W. Peck, and Emma Augusta Peck, all living except Emma. His wife Susan E., died Nov. 27, 1903, at Hartford, W. Va.
   He was united in marriage to Mary E. Scott Sept. 15, 1904, at Gallipolis, Ohio. His wife, Mary E., and Walter W. Scott, and daughter Maud Fulton, his six children, a number of grandchildren and a host of friends are left to mourn his loss.
   Mr. Peck served 4 1/2 years in the Civil War, serving in the Second West Virginia Cavalry. He joined the Methodist Episcopal Church at New Haven, W. Va., in 1866. After coming to Gallia County he joined the Campaign Free Baptist Church and was ordained as a Baptist minister. He always did his duty in the church and Sunday School. He was a kind father and husband, and a good citizen. His going will be deeply felt by his relatives and many friends.
   The funeral was held at the church Thursday forenoon, service conducted by Rev. W. J. Fulton, burial by DeMaine of Middleport.

[Note: Andrew J. Peck served in Unit Co. A, 2nd, Wv. C. His stone is located in Campaign Cemetery.]

Peden, John J.

J. J. Peden
     John J. Peden was born in Gallia county, Ohio, Dec. 16, 1840, and died at the home of his son Henry here Apr. 5, 1921.
     At the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted in Co. B, 36 O.V.I., and was wounded several times. Dec. 16, 1866 he was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Hawk of Vinton county, Ohio, and to them were born six children, three of whom--Mrs. Stella Abbott, Henry F. and Holly--remain to console the stricken mother. About the same time he united with the Baptist Church, and as a school teacher and exhorter he did much to spread intelligence and right living. Coming to Jackson county in 1874 he settled on Beatys Run--the first settler here--and it was his home ever since.
     Stricken with years, about two weeks ago he came to his son's for better treatment, but the end was near, the top of the long hill had been reached and life's struggles were over. The burial will be today at 2 o'clock with the ritualisitc rites of the G.A.R. and a benediction by Rev. J. E.Hutchinson.
     It is the lives of such men that are the foundation of civilization.

The Ravenswood News
Apr. 5, 1921
Contributed by Kathy Peden Swift                                                                       Top of Page

     The messenger of death has again visited our town and taken from us one of our most prominent and well beloved citizens, Thomas Ewing Peden.
     The subject of this sketch was born in Ewington, Gallia County, Sept 13,1832. His parents were John and Elizabeth Peden. About fifty-six years ago he was happily married to Miss Louisa Martin of his native state. She survives him after their long and useful pilgrimage together. He also leaves four brothers in the great West: Jackson, Jordan, Henry and Jonathon; two sisters: Miranda and Elizabeth. He is also survived by one aunt; Mrs. Leonard at Fostoria, Ohio.
     It was a wonderful shock to our community on Monday morning last when the news flashed over the town that Dr Peden was dead at his home on West Railroad Street. The summons came to him at nine o’clock. He had been feeble for several days, but none supposed him so near the end of his mortal existence.
     After all his great travels he died quietly in his home in his chair, in the presence of his faithful wife and Miss Lillian Munn, who has been with the aged couple for many years.
     Dr Peden was a man of marked ability, far above the average in many respects. In his early manhood he exhibited those traits of energy and aggressiveness that ever after characterized his manly useful life. He took high rank in his classes at school and came out with distinguished honors.
     At the early age of seventeen he gave his heart to the Lord, and from that time on it has been his chief joy to give his best service to the King of king’s and Lord of lords. He was a union soldier (173rd OH) and served his country with honor, courage and bravery till released. As a citizen he always stood firm and unyielding for the right as he saw it. He hated sin and iniquity in every form. As an advocate of temperance and good government he was always in the forefront of the battle and never relaxed his energy till the battle was won.
     His greatest work in our midst was as principal of the Seminary here. Heaven alone will reveal the results of his mighty work for the good of humanity. Besides the hosts he has led to Christ, he has been instrumental in God’s hands in aiding many young men who had entered the Gospel ministry to be more efficient and know the way of life more perfectly.
     For a long time he was an honored member of the Masonic fraternity and took great delight in the meetings of the brotherhood.
     There was a universal gathering of our people at the funeral which was conducted from the home by Rev. Burgess of the A E Church, Rev Le Grande of the Christian and E.T. Phillips of the Free Will Baptist. After the services at the home, the remains were taken in hand by the members of the Masonic Lodge, conveyed to the Cemetery and laid to rest with the beautiful and appropriate rites of the order. An impressive scene was the procession of the faculty and students of the Seminary that marched in file to the cemetery following the masons. The floral tributes were exceedingly beautiful one each being presented by the Masonic Order, the faculty of the Seminary and the students. Thus this noble man of God was laid to rest in our town cemetery. His aged companion and numerous friends viewing the last sad rites.
     His life will live in the hearts of many he has led to the King. The Master will say to him “well done”. Heavens gates will admit him, and a glorious crown will be his eternally. God comfort the bereft and may we all meet him in heaven.

Unknown publication
Contributed by Kathy Peden Swift
Editor’s note: Died in Ayden NC 2-3-1913 Top of Page

Well Known German Citizen, John Pfeiffer, Died Friday of Pneumonia
   John Pfeiffer, one of the best known and most highly respected German citizens of this city, died last Friday at 4 o'clock P. M. from an attack of pneumonia. He was 76 years and 10 days old, and was born in Germany, Jan. 1st, 1837. He came to this country in 1861, locating at Marietta, where he was married. In 1879 he moved to this city and followed his trade as a tanner in the Ufferman tannery for many years.
     Mr. Pfeiffer was a soldier, serving in Co. B. 39th O. V. I. and was with Sherman on his march through Georgia, and was a member of Cadot Post G. A. R. He is survived by his wife and three sons, William S. of Roulette, Pa., and Henry and Fred at home.
   The funeral services were held at the family residence yesterday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Hugh Evans of the First Presbyterian church. Burial at Mound Hill by Wetherholt.

[Note: Per stone, located in Mound Hill Cemetery, he was born January 1, 1837, and died 1913.]

Taps Sound
For J. R. Phillips, Well Known Old Soldier of Harris
   J. Richard Phillips, popularly known as Dick Phillips, died very suddenly of heart trouble at his house near Harris in Raccoon Tp. early Tuesday afternoon. It was known that he suffered from heart trouble, but his death was unexpected and the news of his sudden passing came as a shock to all, causing general and genuine regret.
   Mr. Phillips was born Jan. 17, 1844, in Addison Tp., later lived near Vinton, and the past 18 years was a resident of Harris. Big, jolly, companionable he had acquired a host of warm friends. He is survived by his wife, who is a daughter of Lewis Kent; three sons Menzi, of Vinton, Edward, living on the Vaughn farm in Raccoon, and Nelson, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Charles Davis, of Raccoon, and Lola, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Nelson Kerns, of this city, and Mrs. A. A. Clark, of Bidwell, and one brother, James, living in Colorado.
   When 18 years old Mr. Phillips enlisted in Co. G 23rd O. V. I., at Cleveland, and served his country as a soldier till the close of the war.
The funeral services were held at the Baptist church of Harris, of which he was a member, at 10 o'clock yesterday. Burial at Rio Grande.

[Note: J. Richard Phillips served in Unit Co. D, or G, 23rd, O. V. I. Per Death Records Vol. II, he died March 15, 1915. His stone is located in Calvary Baptist Cemetery.]

Andrew Pickens Dead
Andrew Pickens, who made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Howard Shaner of 116 Locust St., died Friday morning from at (sic) attack of cerebral appoplexy (sic), with which he was stricken Wednesday morning. He was 69 years, 8 months and 17 days old and served in the civil war in the 91st O. V. I., Company B. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Shaner and four sons, George of this city, Ben of Pomeroy, Bart of Cincinnati and William of London, O. All the children were here for the funeral.
The funeral services were held at Mrs. Shaner's residence at nine o'clock Sunday morning by Rev. J. O. Newton. Burial at the Lewis family cemetery in Harrison Tp. by Wetherholt.

Wm. Pickens Dead
William Andrew Jackson Pickens, making his home with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Shaner, on Locust Street, Extension, died Friday morning, December 20, 1912, about 8 o'clock from paralysis. The funeral was held at the house Sunday, the burial by Wetherholt, following at the Lewis family cemetery in Harrison township. He was a soldier of the Civil War and a good citizen. Several children of adult age survive.

[Note: From his stone and the Roster of Ohio Soldiers, William Andrew Jackson Pickens served in Unit Co. B, 193rd, O. V. I. (per obituary, Co. B, 91st, O. V. I.) Per Death Records Vol. II, he was born April 3, 1843 and died December 19, 1912.]

Pillow, William J.

Civl War Veteran, Former Resident Here, Dies
Burial Monday in Mound Hill Cemetery
   The body of the late William J. Pillow, 83, Civil War Veteran and former resident of Gallipolis, was brought here from Delaware where he died last Friday, and burial was in Mound Hill Cemetery here
Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of George J. Wetherholt and Sons. A funeral service was read at the grave by Rev. A. H. Beardsley of Grace M. E. Church.
   Mr. Pillow died following an attack of pneumonia which came as he was visiting his son William T. Pillow near Delaware. He had lived until recently in Columbus and formerly had resided in Chillicothe and Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
   The body was accompanied here by four of his children Mrs. C. W. Lawson, Columbus, Mrs. Rufus Marsluff, Chillicothe, Mrs. Anne Best, Cleves, J. R. Pillow, Delaware and W. T. Pillow, Galena. Another son, Charles H. Pillow of Millersport, could not be located.
   Following is an account of Mr. Pillow's death published by the Delaware Gazette:
Mr. William J. Pillow.
   Mr. William J. Pillow died at 12:40 Friday afternoon at the home of his spn William T. Pillow in Harlem Township following a brief illness.
   He was born in Campbell County, Virginia and was 83 years of age and had made his home in Columbus till recently.
   Mr. Pillow served in Company B, 13 Regiment, West Virginia Infantry, during the Civil War and was also a member of the G. A. R. Post at Gallipolis.
   Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Annie Best, Cleves, Ohio, Mrs. Sarah Marsluff, Chillicothe, Mrs. Kittie Lawson, 117 East Rich Street, Columbus. Three sons Charles Pillow, Hebron, Ohio, William T. Pillow, Galena, Ohio, and James H. Pillow, 119 North Union Street, Delaware.
   The remains now lie in state at the Clevinger Funeral Home and funeral announcements will be made later.

Gallipolis Tribune
Volume LVII
Number 50
December 13, 1928
Gallipolis, Ohio

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Prominent Farmer Dies
Mr. June Plymale died Monday morning at eight o'clock at his home in Yellowtown, after an illness of several weeks. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Plymale born August 3, 1841. He was a soldier in the War of the Rebellion where he received a gunshot wound, which caused an abcess (sic) and resulted in his death.
Mr. Plymale was a prominent farmer and miller and well known in this section of the country. He leaves to mourn his death a wife and seven children: four daughters, Misses Naomi and Beatrice Plymale, Mrs. Charles King, Mrs. Odel Ronfelter, and three sons, Thomas, Glenn and Charles of this county.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Massie at Yellowtown Chapel, Wednesday at ten o'clock.

[Note: June Plymale (Junis Plymale per stone) served in Unit Co. K, 40th, In. O. V. I. Per family stone, located in St. Nick Cemetery, he died December 16, 1907.]

Porter, Daniel

Death of Daniel Porter
Mr. Daniel Porter, of Samples Landing, an old Pioneer resident of the County age 73 years, died at his home at 11 o'clock Wednesday, May 5th,'97. He left a second wife and ten living children, two by his first wife, of whom Mr. J. Sherman Porter, of the Gallipolis Public Schools, is one. He was honest, honorable, kindly hearted good old man, whose death will be regretted by many. He was a soldier of the Union and belonged to Captain E. S. Aleshire's 2nd Ohio Heavy Artillery. His disease was inflamation of the bowels, and he had been confined to his home for the last six to eight weeks.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume XII
Number 107
May 6, 1897
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed By: MLT

Porter, Daniel

     Daniel Porter, died at his home near Bladen yesterday afternoon, aged 73 years. Mr. Porter was one of the best known citizens of his neighborhood and to every steamboat man he was familiarly known and universally esteemed. He spent his life in the coal business at Samples Landing, and while he never accumulated much of this world's goods, yet he alwaysa held the affections of his acquaintances, being ever ready to deny himself that he might accomodate his neighbors. Everybody has a good word for "Uncle Dan," as he was familiarly called, and his funeral which took place at Bethel last Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock, was one of the largest ever seen at that place.
     Deceased was a member of the 2nd O.V.H.A., enlisting under Captain Aleshire, of this city, and serving with honor. His son, J.S. Porter, of this city, was with hiim in his last sickness.

[Note: Daniel is buried in the Bethel Cemetery in Ohio Twp. His date of death was May 5, 1897.]

Gallipolis Journal
May 11, 1897
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Poindexter, David

Civil War Veteran Found Dead In Bed
David Poindexter, aged citizen of Addison was found dead in bed early Saturday morning by his wife. Mr. Poindexter, who was eighty three years old, was one of the few remaining Civil War Veterans in the County. He had been in failing health the past year. Mr. Poindexter was born in Pomeroy but lived most of life in this County. In addition to the widow three children survive, Charles (Doc) of Middleport, Nellie, of Columbus and James, a farmer on the Mill Creek Road. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Mary Deal, of Pomeroy and Mrs. James Marsh of Addison. Arrangements for the funeral, which will be in charge of Wetherholt and Entsminger had not been made at this time.

Gallipolis Tribune
Volume LVII
Number 44
November 1, 1928
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed By: MLT

Pritchett, John W.

MEMIOR
Wounded at Cloyd Mountain May 9th, 1864 and died May 11th in the rebel Hospital, John W. Pritchett, age 28 years
Such love for the starry banner, as only throbs in the bosom of a true patriot, was implanted in his breast. When our flag was so grossly insulted at Fort Sumter, he determined to take up and never lay down arms, until peace once more wreathed her bright chain over the entire land. His first enlistment was in the Spring of 1861, under Captain C. C. Aleshire, three months men, at the expiration of which term he was discharged, and soon after enlisted under Captain Taylor, in the three years service, and in the Spring of 1864 he re-enlisted in the same regiment, 36th, feeling that as a veteran he could perform more difficult duty than a new recruit.
During his connection with the 36th, he was in the following engagements, Antiem, South Mountain, Lewisburg, Mission Ridge, Snicker's Gap, Big Springs and numerous others. Through all those hard conflicts he came out unscathed?. After becoming veteranized he was in but the one battle at which he received the wound from which he died, "as die the brave who sink to rest." He was truly a good soldier, never flinching from the path of duty which he was religiously trained from a child, was a lover of the Bible and the course of religion. Although exposed to the many snares, which ever surrounded the camp, the duty of reading his Bible was not neglected. He remarked [...] his brother that had we more praying the war would soon cease. But now he dwells where casting? of arms can never come, where bloodshed is not known, far away where friendship's [?] cannot eat this resting [cannot read]

[Note: Not buried here?]

Gallipolis Journal
June 8, 1864
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Peter Pritchett Dead
   Peter B. Pritchett, mention of whose hopeless illness was made in last week's Bulletin, died last Thursday morning at the home of his sister-in-law, Miss Ann Clark, on lower Fourth avenue. Mr. Pritchett was born in Clay Tp. in a log house still standing on a hill back of the junction of Raccoon Creek and the Ohio River, and was 79 years and 3 months old. His parents were Hiram and Maria Blazer Pritchett.
   Mr. Pritchett was a cabinet maker by trade, having been employed for several years in the old Fuller-Hutsinpiller factory. He served as fire chief for the city of Gallipolis for 25 years and was presented with a very fine gold watch by the city for faithful service. He was also a township trustee for 18 years.
   He leaves to mourn their loss four sons, Claude of Dayton, Lew and Earl of Columbus and Guy of Toledo, and daughters, Mrs. Burt France of this city, Mrs. C. F. Johnson of Columbus, and Mrs J. S. Billups of Chillicothe. He also leaves one brother, Silas S. Pritchett of the Sandusky Soldiers' Home, and one sister, Mrs. T. B. Gilmore of Huntington.
   Mr. Pritchett served during the Civil War under Capt. Caleb Cherrington in the 193rd O. V. I.
For the past three years Mr. Pritchett has resided at the Soldiers' Home in Dayton. He came here on July 7 to make a visit and was stricken with apoplexy Friday July 18.
   The funeral was held at the Clark residence Sunday afternoon in charge of the Knights of Pythias, the decedent being a charter member and the oldest member of Naomi Lodge, Rev. D. Finley Wood officiated. Burial at Mound Hill by George Wetherholt.

[Note: Per his stone, located in Mound Hill Cemetery, Peter Pritchett was born in 1840 and died in 1919.]

Old Soldier Called
   Henry Wilson Pyles, son of Francis and Susan Pyles, was born Nov. 18, 1844, in Lawrence county, and died June 5, 1917, in his 73rd year. He was left fatherless when less than two years of age, and his mother died in his 11th year. From that time until he was married to Sarah E. Fox in 1864, he made his home with an uncle, W. W. Wiseman.
   Mr. and Mrs. Pyles became the parents of five daughters and four sons, Jerusha, Eugene, Mrs. Sarah Herrell, Mrs. Martha Plybon, Mrs. Rebecca Neal, John, Emma, Lester and Austin. The last three named preceded him in death.
   During the civil war Mr. Pyles was a member of Co. B, 193rd O. V. I. Returning home he bought the farm on which he lived and died. He was a member of the Fairview Christian Church for half a century.
   The funeral services were conducted by Rev. John L. Porter, assisted by Rev. W. P. Myers at Fairview church, and the interment was in the cemetery there on Thursday, June 7.

In Memory
Cornelius Queen was born Dec. 20, 1839, and departed this life July 6, 1920, aged 80 years, 7 months and 14 days. He was united in marriage March 8, 1866, to Louvisa Jane Gillian, who departed this life Sept. 23, 1916. To this union were born ten children, Henry of Ashville, N. C., Simeon of Bidwell, Clara McDaniel of Rodney, Minerva Grover of Bidwell, Flora Cherrington of New Straitsville, Albert of Columbus, Lucinda Hall of Tuscola, Ill., Floyd, whereabouts unknown and Osa Spissa of New York City. One son, Turchen, died in childhood. He was again united in marriage to Mrs. Magdalena Helrich Jan. 6, 1919.
When 35 years of age he joined the M. E. Church at Bethesda and was a faithful member until his death. On April 22, 1861, he enlisted in the Civil War and served four years, during which time he was promoted to corporal. He was given an honorable discharge July 25, 1865. He was a devoted husband and a loving father, and bore his suffering with patience. While on his bed of affliction, he told his children that all was well with him and expressed a willingness to go. Besides his children and wife there remains to mourn his loss 17 grandchildren and many friends.

[Note: Cornelius Queen served in Unit Co. G, 1st, O. H. A. His stone is located in Fairview (Long) Cemetery.]

G. W. Quickle
Mr. George W. Quickle, a veteran of the civil war, died at his home near Ewington Wednesday of last week, aged about 66 years. He left a wife and four sons and two daughters. He was a nice old gentleman and was highly respected by all his neighbors. The funeral services were conducted Friday at Mt. Olive, interment by Butler & Sons of Vinton.

[Note: George W. Quickle served in Unit Co. A, 1st, O. H. A. He was born August 31, 1837 and died March 25, 1903.]

E. Perry Ralph Dead
An Old And Good Citizen Passes Away After Long Illness
     Mr. Ellery Perry Ralph passed from earth to eternal life Thursday evening Sept. 14, 1911, at 10:15. The funeral services will be conducted under the auspices of the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, most likely by Dr. C.E. Mackenzie, his internment following at Pine Street Cemetery by Wetherholt.
     Mr. Ralph was born in Meigs County, near Pomeroy, 84 years ago the 8th of last February, on a farm; coming to Gallipolis with his parents when young and learning the trade of tinner of Frank Mathers and other businessmen of that day and becoming later a sheet iron worker and roofer and later one of the most expert and ingenious mechanics and known to be such in all this region of country and at one time, for him to have a piece of work under his control was alone sufficient guarantee that it would be well done no matter how difficult it might be. He was an employee of the old Callahan Graham & Co firm, of Walker & Kerr and the J.M. Kerr & Co firms and always commanded the highest wages. We believe he at one time carried on business for himself at Point Pleasant; but was lured away from it, by the offer of larger salaries here. Another thing that went down the road with Perry Ralph was his unswerving character for truth, honestly and integrity. These virtues and his life were inseparable. He was a very companionable, reasonable man, one with whom one could converse for hours without becoming wearied, fond of a joke or anecdote and possessed of a good fun himself and was well liked by the world wherever he met it.
     Sixty-three years ago the 26th of October he was united in marriage with Miss Susan Adeline Bankard, daughter of the late John and Harriett Bankard and they became the parents of one son Henry and four daughters, Mrs. Edwin Gills, Mrs. Wallace Sherwood of Columbus, now laid up with rheumatism; Mrs. Frank Gills, of this city and Mrs. Frank Boice of Ironton, who will be here today or tomorrow. Henry lost his life by a fall from a building on which he was at work at Columbus a few years ago.
     We believe Mr. Ralph was a charter member of both the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias. If not he was one of the oldest living members of these lodges.
     He used to be a prominent fireman and was an engineer on the old engines before we got waterworks and after retiring from active business was engineer and janitor at the Academy building for a long time and 18 months and 2 weeks ago received the stroke of paralysis that rendered him helpless and almost bedfast and full of suffering in that long sad siege of which was marvelous in showing what a powerful and enduring constitution he had.
     Last Friday a week ago a second stroke came and from that time on till his death, not a swallow of food or water passed into his stomach. Mr. Ralph will be long remembered as one of our most respected and upright citizens and his death will be regretted by all.

Ralph, N. N.

Death of N. N. Ralph
     Tuesday night, March 5, 1895, at 9 o'clock, one of our most venerable and respected citizens, N. N. Ralph, passed away to the unknown future in the 66th year of his age. Mr. Ralph was born at Pomeroy in 1839, and at an early age he learned the trade of a gunsmith, which he followed the remainder of his life.
     In 1848 he was joined in marriage to Miss Julia L. Saxton of that place. By this union there was born nine children, six of whom survive him, all grown to man and womanhood and married with the exception of Harry, who is at home, and was his father's nurse during his bouts of suffering which confined him to his bed for twenty-seven weeks from a disease contracted in the army, in which he served three years from February 2, 1862 to February 2, 1865, and has been practically an invalid since. He resided at Pomeroy until 1872, when he moved to this place and has since been an upright and respected citizen here.
     His funeral services were held at his late residence Thursday at 2 o'clock, by Rev. B. ?. Jackson. The burial followed at the Old Cemetery by Wetherholt. Mr. Ralph will be mourned and missed by his family and all who knew him. By his honest and upright character he had endeared himself to all who knew him, and his death leaves a breach that never can be filled. thus one by one the old soldiers are called to the other side.

[Note: No Stone; name is Nial Nye Ralph; served Unit Co. H, 19th Regulars U.S. Infantry; Buried in Pine Street Cemetery; Birth year could be about 1829. Year of death 1895 minus 66 years of age = 1829]

Gallipolis Journal
March 9, 1895
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Ramsey, Thomas

Death of Thomas Ramsey
Dr. Thomas Ramsey died on Tuesday, September 18, 1892, at 2:15 p.m., after a long illness. He was 63 years of age and had long been a resident of Gallipolis, where he had many friends. The funeral was under the direction of the G.A.R. Post, and took place on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. The burial was by Hayward & Son. Dr. Ramsey was the owner of property on Front Street. By his will, made in 1880, this property goes to his adopted son, Mr. P. A. Lyons, of Fort Omaha, Nebraska, a most excellent gentleman and who has shown great affection for Dr. Ramsey in years gone by.

Gallipolis Paper
1892
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Rankin, Vinton A.

Death Of Captain V. A. Rankin
   The flags of the local packets were at half mast today in honor of Captain Vinton A. Rankin, whose life ended at 1 o'clock this Wednesday morning, February 21st, 1900, at his home at Crown City. The funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon under the auspices of the G. A. R. and Knights of the Golden Eagle of the Glenwood Lodge.
   Captain Rankin was born June 28, 1843, and was the second child of the late Squire Hiram L. Rankin and Susan Drummond. We believe that all of his brothers and sisters, of whom there four of each, have preceded him.
   He left two sons - Samuel, engineer of this City, and John at home, both married, and one daughter married living some where in the west. His children were by a former wife. By his present wife he left none.
   He was a prominent man in the affairs of Crown City and vicinity, influential and possessed of a respectable amount of property, being probably worth $5000. He had faults as do all, but his reputation was that of a big kind hearted man and good friend, honorable and upright in all his dealings.
   At the beginning of the Civil War he was an engineer on a Mississippi steamer and was captured by the Confederates and made to serve them. Watching his opportunity he escaped from them and joined the 12th U. S. Kentucky Cavalry, and served the Union three years and drew a pension of $12 a month for disabilities. He was a very loyal man and true comrade of the G. A. R., and there was nothing more he enjoyed than his annual reunions of the old soldiers. The circumstances which led up to his death have already been told. May peace be with him for evermore.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume XIII
Number 45
February 21, 1900
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed By: MLT

Ratliff, Julius

Died
October 21st, 1863, Julius Ratlif, in the nineteenth year of his age
This young man cheerfully responded to his country's call, enlisting in Company E, 56th Regiment O. V. I. He faithfully served his country until the fatigues and privations of camp and soldier life became too severe for his youthful constitution. He was accordingly discharged. But his return home was not attended with the beneficial results which his friends, ardently hoped. Taking suddenly ill, he soon yielded to that solemn fiat which consigns our common humanity to the silent dormontory of the dead.

Raynor, Poletus

Poletus Raynor Dead
Poletus Raynor, a Civil War veteran, died at his home near Rodney on Thursday evening, May 7, 1914, aged 73 years. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Moffitt Saturday morning, burial being in the Fairfield Church cemetery by undertaker Wetherholt. The deceased is survived by a sister, Mrs. Lucy Whiting of Rodney, and two brothers, Alexander of Oak Hill, and Charles of Rodney. He was a man of high character and will be greatly missed by his numerous friends.

Reeves, William H.

Reeves, aged 23 years, 4 months and 24 days.
He was a member of Company I, 4th Regiment Va. Vol. Infantry.
Thus has another of our young men fallen a victim to this unholy crusade against freedom and liberty, and his parents and friends called on to mourn his loss. Few, if any of our young men of Gallipolis, excelled Sergeant Reeves in morality and gentlemanly deportment. He entered the service from a conscientious sense of duty, and whilst health and strength were given him, performed his duty as a brave and gallant soldier. His remains were brought home and interred in the cemetery at Gallipolis, whither they were followed by a large concourse of citizens. Due honors were paid him by the Trumbull Guard.

[Note: Buried in Pine Street Cemetery; Died Feb. 5, 1864]

Gallipolis Journal
Feb. 18, 1864 Vol XXIX No 13
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Regnier, Henry A.

   Henry Aurelius Regnier was born in Gallipolis, Ohio, Jan. 12th, 1838, and died in Iowa, April 12th, 1895, aged 57 years and 3 months. His earlier life was mostly spent in Gallipolis and when the War broke out he became quite active in military circles. He commanded the guards who escorted the Pt. Pleasant hostages to Camp Chase in '61, these being the first prisoners in that noted prison, for which he was offered a commission of Major by Gov. Todd, but declined it. He then recruited for the 4th Va. Infantry and in the spring of 1862, with others raised the famous 18th Ohio Independent Battery of which he was a 1st Lieutenant and much of the time was in command of same, (Capt. Aleshire being detailed for other service.) serving the Army of the Cumberland under General Gordon Granger, of whom he was a great admirer.
   During the battle of Franklin, Tenn., Lieut. Regnier was in the hospital sick with inflamatory rheumatism. Much hard fighting was done in the Hospital grounds, and it was with charin and disappointment that he was forced to lie in bed and listen, but not participate. On account of continued illness from rheumatism and by the advise of physicians he resigned his commission and on April 15, '63, he reluctantly left the army. Going to Wisconsin and the northwest in search of health, he finally permanently located in Davenport, Iowa, Jan. 1st '64. Here he at once grew promoinent in business circles and accumlated considerable property, but later met heavy financial losses in Chicago.
   About 9 years ago he became an invalid, the result of being vaccinated with impure virus, and during this time was a great sufferer. As a citizen he was highly respected, having the confidence and regard of all, as was evidenced by the many tributes of flowers, etc., and in his domestic life was above reproach. He leaves a wife, a grown son and daughter, three sisters and two brothers, near
relatives
   Dear one, rest, thy trials are o'er,
   Thou art now at peace, on the other shore,
   Beyond the reach of human vice,
   And free from earthly in justice.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume III
Number 46
April 24, 1895
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed By: MLT

Reynolds, David

War Veteran Hears Taps
David Reynolds, Formerly of Cheshire, Died in Indiana
David Reynolds, a civil war veteran and formerly of Cheshire, died Thursday at the home of his son Perry in South Bend, Ind., where he had resided for three years past.
Funeral services were held in South Bend Friday and the body brought to Cheshire where additional services were held at the Baptist church Sunday, with burial in Gravel Hill cemetery.

The Gallia Times
Gallipolis, Ohio, Thursday, November 11, 1926, page 1
Submitted by Jean Hoffman Top of Page

Rhey, Schuyler G.

     Schuyler G. Rhey was born June 5, 1827 in Amerst Co., Va. He was the oldest son of Wm. and Martha Rhey. His youth was spent on a farm. He was married Oct 11, 1857 to Melvina Vandevender; they have seven children, six of whom are still living.
     He enlisted in the war in August 1862, where he served faithfully until his return home in June 1865. He was wounded at Petersburg, Va. He moved from W.Va., to Addison, Ohio, in March 1885. After many years constant suffering which he bore with great patience, he died near Addison, Ohio, March 21, 1891, aged 63 years, 9 months and 16 days.
     He was a member of the M.E. Church, spent part of his life in the ministry and was a faithful follower of Christ in whom he trusted until death. His sufferings are exchanged for eternal glory in the presence of God. He leaves a wife to mourn the loss of a faithful husband, his children the loss of a kind father, and the community the loss of a highly esteemed citizen, a good neighbor and friend. We suffer our bereavement with the blessed assurance that our loss is his eternal gain.
     The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Bell of Cheshire, Ohio. The family extend their thanks to the friends and neighbors to whom they will ever feel grateful for their kindness.

[Note: Buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Cheshire, Twp.; Civil War Vet.- Company F, 11th Regiment, West Virginia Infantry; alternate name spelling Skylor G. Rhey or Scheyler G. Rhey]

Gallipolis Journal
April 1, 1891
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Richards, John L.

Jack Richards Dead
John Richards, a well known farmer of Cora, died Thursday morning after a short illness. He is survived by a wife, whose maiden name was Mary Ann Ress, sons John and Thomas, and three daughters. He was about 65 years of age and was a son of Timothy Richards who came to this country from Wales. He leaves a number of brothers and sisters. Mr. Richards was a veteran of the Civil War and drew a substantial pension. He is considered one of the wealthiest citizens of Perry Township. He was a fine old gentleman, honorable in all his dealings, a good husband and father and had many friends who will regret his death.

[Note: Buried Tyn Rhos Cemetery, Perry Township; B. April 12, 1844 - D. June 30, 1910; Civil War - Company G, 41st Regiment O.V.I.]

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday July 6, 1910
Vol. 92 No. 28
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Rife, Jacob

Taps Sounded For Jacob Rife, an Old Soldier
Burial at Old Kyger
     Jacob Rife, an old soldier and a well respected citizen, died at his home at Glenwood, W.Va., early Saturday morning. The body was brought here Sunday morning over the K. & M. The funeral was held at First Kyger F. W. B. Church at 10 o'clock conducted by Rev. Crabtree.
Mr. Rife was the eldest son of Alvin and Agnes Rife and was born March 6, 1839; died Jan 29, 1910, aged 70 years 10 months, 23 days.
     He was united in marriage to Sarah S. Shuler Oct., 1861. To this union was born one child which died in infancy. His wife died in October 1892. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Rose Curry in March 1898. She survives him and he is also survived by four brothers and one sister -- John and Benjamin of Glenwood, Ellis, William and Mrs. Alex Scott of Kyger.
     He enlisted in the service of his country in 1863 and served until the end of the war. He had been a great sufferer for a great many years. The following comrades were the pall bearers: S.H. Jacobs, E.T. McMillin, David Lasley, Wm. Shuler, Robert Mauck, Joseph Roush. Burial in the family burying ground by Undertaker Hix.

[Note: Buried in Rife Cemetery in Cheshire Twp; Date of death on stone states Jan 10, 1910 & obit states Jan 29, 1910; Civil War - Company B, 186th O.V.I.]

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday Feb. 2, 1910 Vol. 92 No. 6
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith Top of Page

Ripley, Nathan

In Memoriam
     At a meeting of Amos Carter Post No. 388 Department of Ohio G.A.R. held at Patriot, O., on the 15th day of October 1892 the following resolutions were unanimously adopted.
     WHEREAS; death has again entered our ranks and removed from our midst our worthy comrade Nathan
                      Ripley of Co. F, 141 Regiment Ohio, Infantry Volunteer; therefore be it
     RESOLVED; that our hall be draped in mourning, for thirty days and that while deeply deploring his loss                         we extend to the bereaved family and friends our heartfelt sympathy and commend them in                         their affliction to the care of our divine Commander the source of all consolation who doeth
                      all things well.
     RESOLVED; that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family and to each of the county
                      papers for publication.
                                                            Daniel Miller
                                                            R. F. Bostick
                                                            David Reese
                                                            Committee

[Note: Buried in Ripley Cemetery in Perry Twp.; Civil War - Company F, 141st O.V.I. musician]

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday Nov. 2, 1892
Vol. LVII No.49
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Roberts, James L.

James Roberts Dead
James L. Roberts, 74 years old, died Friday morning at his home in East Gallipolis, after a few days illness. He was a member of the old 4th W. Va. regiment under Colonel Vance. He was born in Wood County, Pa., and was a carpenter by trade. The funeral was conducted Sunday afternoon at Epworth M.E. Church by Rev. Hugh Evans and the burial was at the Pine Street Cemetery by Wetherholt. Mr. Roberts is survived by his wife and four children, Mrs. Fred Hoppes of Columbus, William of this city, James F. of Kanauga and Mrs. Jas. Jolly of this city; a brother also survives in Mason County, W.Va.

[Note: Buried in Pine St. Cemetery, Gallipolis Twp.-From Death certificate B. Aug 18, 1838 - D. Aug. 2, 1912 Company B 4th W.Va. I]

Gallipolis Bulletin
Aug 8, 1912 No. 32 Page 1
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Rose, Eli

Eli Rose Dead
     Eli Rose, aged 78 years and a Civil War veteran, passed away last Thursday, June 18, at his home on Vine Street.
     He was born in Mason County, W.Va., and in 1859 was united in marriage to Miss Massie Grove, of W.Va. They became the parents of fourteen children and his widow and the following eight survive;
Mrs. Julia Ward and Mrs. Jacob Livesay of Gallipolis, Mrs. Laura Earwood of Iowa, Mrs. Ada Hess and Mrs. Evy of Columbus, John of Hilton, Bert of Blazer, and Charles of Northup.
     The funeral was held Sunday at the residence by Rev. F.M. Evans. The services were under the auspices of Cadot Post, G.A.R. Comrades S.F. Neal, H.C. Zimmerman, W.W. Watts, S.B. Winters, Chas. Weihe and J.A. Angell acted as pall bearers. The body was laid to rest in Northup cemetery by undertaker Wetherholt.
Mr. Rose was a member of Co. L., 7th Ohio cavalry under Capt. John Leaper, enlisting in 1862, and received a pension of $30 a month.
     He was a member of Grace M.E. Church of Gallipolis, and was a man held in high esteem by everyone. He had been a Journal subscriber for 60 years.

[Note: Northup and Rose Cemetery are one and the same. From research B. 14 Nov 1835]

Gallipolis Journal
June 26, 1914
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith Top of Page

Rose, Jehu

Rev. Jehu Rose died Friday evening, March 3, 1905, after a long illness of dropsy and heart trouble, aged 73 years. Early in life he was a farmer but about thirty years ago became a regularly ordained minister and belonged to various conferences of the M.E. Church in his state. He was also a veteran of the civil war, being a member of Company K, 173 O.V.I., and belonged to the local G.A.R. Post, under whose auspices he was buried. About ten years ago he was retired from the ministry and had been an invalid ever since. He was an honorable, upright gentleman, a good husband and father and his death will be regretted by his numerous acquaintances. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon, interment following in Clay Chapel by Wetherholt. He leaves a second wife and a large family of children by his first wife and numerous other relatives who will be sympathised with in their bereavement.

[Note: from Stone B. June 6, 1832]

Gallipolis Bulletin
March 10, 1905
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Rothgeb, John

In Memory
   Thursday at 11:30, surrounded by his loving relatives and many friends, John Rothgeb was ushered into the great unknown. Mr. Rothgeb was ill but a short time and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Deem, at Kanauga, with whom he resided.
   John Rothgeb was born August 11, 1839, and died July 14, 1921, aged 81 years, 11 months and 3 days. He was a soldier of the war of 1862, and three years of his life were spent in the service of his country.
   He was married to Susan Leslie, Feb. 14, 1869, and to this union were born one daughter and two sons, Mrs. Wm. F. Deem of Kanauga, Mr. Evan Rothgeb of Columbus, and Mr. William Rothgeb of Kanauga, all of whom, with one sister, Mrs. Sarah Tate of Kyger, survive him.
   Mr. Rothgeb lived his life near Kanauga and is well known by people located there and will be greatly missed.   He united with the Fairhaven M.E. Church in 1898, and the funeral was conducted in that church Saturday morning by Rev. Shaver. He was laid to rest in Pine Street cemetery beside his wife, who died March 1, 1916.
   His relatives wish to extend their thanks to many friends who have shown kindness and friendship in the past few weeks of sickness and sorrow.
   Mr. Rothgeb was a man admired and respected by all, upright in his conduct and commanding the esteem of a large circle of friends.

[Note: Served in Co G, 117th O.V.I. and Co G, 1st Ohio HA]

Gallia Times
July 28, 1921
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Rothgeb, Samuel

The Late Capt. Samuel Rothgeb
At a regular communication of Siloam Lodge, No. 456, Free and Accepted Masons, held in its Hall at Cheshire, O., January 28, 1880, the following was adopted by the Lodge:

WHEREAS, It has pleased the Supreme Grand Architect of the Universe in His all wise providence to remove from us by death our esteemed and much beloved worthy Brother, Capt. SAMUEL ROTHGEB, late S.W. of this Lodge, thereby undoing all those fraternal earthly ties that have for so many years bound us; therefore,
RESOLVED, We will always keep in grateful remembrance his example and earnest effort as a tried, true and faithful craftsman to promote the most perfect harmony in the Lodge and among the brethren at all times.
RESOLVED, That we part with our deceased Brother with less sorrowful feelings, being assured that he has been fitted as a lively and living stone for that spiritual building, that house not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens.
RESOLVED, That in his death his family has lost a kind, indulgent, loving father; the fraternity a valued, worthy Brother; the community an esteemed citizen; the poor man his friend.
RESOLVED, That as a mark of our esteem and respect for his memory, our Chapter and Lodge furniture be draped in mourning for sixty days, and that a copy of these Resolutions be presented to the family of the deceased, and that they also be published in the several newspapers of this county and in the Masonic Review.
WM. SYMMES,
R.COLEMAN,
GEO. W. BING,
Committee

Note: Buried in Rothgeb Cemetery in Addison Twp. - B. April 8, 1826 & D. Jan 22, 1880; Co E 141st O.V.I.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
Feb 4, 1880
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith Top of Page

Roush, Joseph

Joseph Roush Dead
     Joseph Roush was born Nov. 1st, 1838 and died Oct 24. 1914, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Freshcorn, at Vinton, aged 75 years, 11 months and 23 days. He bore his suffering patiently and passed away after an illness of only three days of heart trouble. He was a soldier in the war of the rebellion and served in the 195th regiment, O.V.I.
     He was a member of the Christian church and was a kind and loving disposition and always ready to help in time of need. He was united in marriage to Mary J. Caldwell, Oct. 28, 1860, who preceded him 11 years ago.
     The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the Poplar church, services were conducted by Rev. W.J. Fulton of Rio Grande.

[Note: Buried in Poplar Ridge Cemetery in Cheshire Twp.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
Nov. 5, 1914
No. 45, Pg.1
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Roush, William

Death of William Roush
Mr. William Roush, of Chambersburg, of whose serious illness we made mention died Wednesday. His funeral services were conducted at Bethel church by Rev. S. S. Denney and he was laid away in the cemetery of the church. He was 90 years old and a fine old citizen and soldier and drew a pension of $50 a month, and left a large family. Attorney Sam Roush being a son.

Gallipolis Tribune
9 January 1914

Transcribed by Robert Trowbridge, Great Grandson
16 August 2004

Wm. Roush Dead
William Roush, 90 years of age, died at his home at Chambersburg on Wednesday, January 7, 1914, after a long illness. The funeral was conducted at Bethel Church by Rev. S.S. Denney, burial following in the church cemetery. He was a veteran of the Civil War and was a fine old man with many friends who will hear of his death with regret.

[Note: Company A (Company D) 14th Kentucky I; Buried in Bethel Cemetery, Ohio Twp.]

Rowley, Franklin

In Witoka, Minn., Sept. 20, 1881, Franklin Rowley, aged 34 years. The deceased was born in this county, was First Lieut. in the 194th O.V.I., and removed to Minnesota in 1866.

Gallipolis Journal
November 17, 1881
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Capt. Rucker served his country during the late war as Capt. Co.D 8th W.Va. In. and Capt. Co L 7th W.Va. Cav., serving a period of nearly four years. At the close of the war he entered the U.S. Mail service, where he continued for 21 years. He was an earnest and uncompromising Republican, and he died in the faith of all that was good and glorious. Peace be with him.

Gallipolis Journal
Wed. March 26, 1890
Vol. LV No. 23
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Death Of Mr. Ruff
Mr. Joshua Ruff, of Centerville, about 73 years old and an old soldier and father of Mr. Ed Ruff of this City, was found dead in bed at his home this morning. He leaves a wife and three sons - Bert of Middleport, book keeper in the department store, Frank of Wellston, a weigh boss for a coal company, and Ed, barber of this City.
He served four years in the 69th and 61st Regiment O. V. I. He went in as a private and was gradually promoted to a 2nd Lieutenancy then a 1st Lieutency and at the close of the war to the Captaincy. He drew a $12 pension and was a fine old gentleman. The funeral arrangement has not been made at this writing.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume XVII
Number 47
February 25, 1904
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed By: MLT

Mr. Joshua Ruff, father of Mr. Ed. Ruff, the barber, was found dead in his bed at his home in Centreville Thursday morning, aged 78 years. He was a veteran of the civil war, serving four years in the 61st and 69th O.V.I., and rose from a private to the rank of Captain. He was a fine old gentleman, an ardent Democrat in politics and was respected by all who knew him. He clerked for Capt. James Grafton in his store at Thurman for many years and was well known.
He leaves a wife and three sons, Ed. of this city, Bert, a bookkeeper in a store at Middleport, and Frank of Wellston, a weigh boss for a coal company. We were unable to get the funeral arrangements.

[Note: Buried as Joshua Roof - Centreville (Thurman) Cemetery in Raccoon Twp. - Died Feb. 25, 1904 - Unit Co. B 60th O.V.I.]

Russell, Harvey

Taps Sound For Old Vet Harvey Russell Of Vinton
His Death This Morning Leaves Only Capt James Gatewood Of Valiant Gallians Who Fought To Make The Union Indestructible
Harvey Russell, who served in the Union army, died at 3:30 this morning at his home on Jackson street in Vinton. He was 96 years old last Dec. 28 - three weeks ago today - and as far back as 1936 was reputed to be the oldest resident in Huntington tp.
Mr. Russell's death leaves but one old soldier in Gallia county - Captain James M. Gatewood of near Crown City. Five years ago there were 10 of the old veterans. Francis W. Brookman's death last April left but two survivors of that group.

Born At Porter
     For three or four years Mr. Russell had been in frail health. His last illness was of but a few weeks' duration. Death resulted primarily from infirmities incident to his advanced age. He had lived at Vinton since 1911.
     Harvey Russell was born at Porter, Dec 28, 1844, a son of Samuel and Frances Lawless Russell.
On Aug 26, 1864, he married Eliza Greer and a week later, he joined Co. I, 173rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry, under Captain Samuel Welker of Vinton and served till after the war, having been discharged in June 1865. Mrs. Russell died about 35 years ago.
     Five years later Mr. Russell and Mrs. Florence Craig of Lancaster were united in marriage and she survives him. Also surviving are three children of his first marriage: Edward Russell of Columbus, Joseph of Fostoria and Mrs. Flora Campfield who shared his home and took care of him in his last years. Before going to Vinton, the Russells had lived in Morgan.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Monday at the Butler-McCoy funeral home in Vinton. Burial in Vinton Memorial Park.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Jan 18, 1941
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Death of Old Soldier
    James Alonzo Russell, of near Bulasville, was found dead by his niece, Miss George, in a barn near his residence Friday morning at 11 o'clock. He had been in failing health for some time and that morning went to his barn to attend to some chores. He was seized with apoplexy and death is believed to have instantly resulted.
     Mr. Russell was a successful farmer and highly respected. He was 78 years, 5 months and 9 days old and served during the Civil War in the 141st O.V.I. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Phoebe Hern of Bulaville, and numerous other relatives.
     The funeral services were held at his residence Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. Hugh I. Evans, Presbyterian minister of this city. Burial at the Rife cemetery by Wetherholt. The pall bearers were Wm. Bunce, Wm. Davis, Garrett Yeauger, T.C. Guyn, Levi Hayes and J. J. George.

Found Dead In Barn
Alonzo Russell, aged 78, a resident of Campaign in Addison Township, was found dead in his barn last Friday morning, May 24, 1912, at about 10 o'clock. He had been in poor health with rheumatism for some time past. Dr. Geo. Barton of Addison was called and pronounced his death due to apoplexy. Mr. Russell had been a widower for 30 years and lived with a niece. A son died ten years ago, after reaching manhood. The funeral services were held Sunday at his late home, conducted by Rev. Geo. Sprouse of Cheshire. Mr. Russell was a good man and citizen, a veteran of the Civil War and has gone to his reward, ripe in years and high in the esteem of his neighbors and friends.

[Note: Buried in Fairview (Long) Cemetery in Springfield Twp. - Co. D 156th O.V.I.]

Sylvester Russell Dead
     Sylvester Russell, an old soldier of Porter, and a brother of our townsman Harvey Russell, died last Monday morning, and the funeral was held yesterday at the M.E. church, conducted by Rev. McBride. Burial at Clark's Chapel by funeral director H.K. Butler.
     Sylvester Russell was born near Porter, O., July 18, 1835. His whole life was spent in this vicinity except when in the army. He enlisted in Co. I, 173 regiment, O.V.I. and served until the close of the war. He was a stone mason by trade.
     He is survived by his wife and nine children. Four sons, Charley, Harvey, Warren and Bert, all of Bidwell and Porter, and five daughters, Mrs. Mary Farley, Mrs. Maggie Volk, Mrs. Eva Girard, of Columbus, Mrs. Fannie Wilson, of Chicago, Ill., and Miss Mattie at home. He also leaves two brothers, Harvey, of Vinton, and Charles, of Evergreen, and four sisters, Mrs. Needham, of Gallipolis, Mrs. Lucevia Gould, of Kansas, Mrs. Mary Lookadoo and Elizabeth of Porter.

RUTHERFORD-In Raccoon Township, March 16, 1876, John Rutherford, aged 35 years. The deceased was a soldier in the late war, serving four years in the 8th Ohio Company of Sharp Shooters, under Captain Bartain. [

Death of Mr. Saddler
Mr. Lewis Saddler, a veteran of the civil war, a fine old gentleman, died of heart trouble sitting in his chair at his home at Cheshire last Saturday night. The burial was at Poplar Ridge, Tuesday. His wife preceded him but several adult children are left to mourn their loss.

[Note from stone & Cogar research B. Dec. 25, 1838 & D. Jan. 6, 1908 - Unit Company I, 2nd W.Va. V. Cal.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
Jan. 10, 1908
Vol. XLI No. 10
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith Top of Page

In Memoriam
Headquarters Cadot Corps
Gallipolis, O., Dec. 1895
      Whereas, God in His all wise providence has called "to the other shore" our esteemed sister, Ella O. Safford, in whose death the Corps has sustained a loss:
      Resolved, That while we deplore the decease of our sister, Ella O. Safford, we bow in humble submission to the will of God; that, while there is another vacant chair in our circle, her loss is but another link in the golden chain that draws us nearer to the Gates of Pearl, nearer the Great White Throne, to the home not made with hands eternal in the Heavens.
      Resolved, That Cadot Corp, 185, extend to the husband and daughter our deepest sympathy and condolence.
      Resolved, That the charter be draped in mourning for thirty days, that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of our deceased sister, also be spread upon the records of our Corps.
Emma Morris
Ada Vanden
A.M. Entsminger
Committee

[Note: Buried in Mound Hill, Gallipolis Twp. - wife of J.R.- B. Sept 24, 1850 & D. Nov 26, 1895 - Unit Nurse]

Dr. J. R. Safford Died Monday
     Dr. J. Ross Safford, retired dentist, died early Monday morning at his residence on Third Avenue, after a long illness. He had been confined to his home and bed for months.
Dr. Safford was born in Green Township and was a son of Chellis Safford and a grandson of Robert Safford, a conspicuous and picturesque figure in the settlement of Gallipolis, and credited with chopping down the first tree here. Dr. Safford had two brothers and two sisters - Frank, John, Mrs. Martha Rose and Mary Safford - all of whom are dead.
     Dr. Safford would have been 75 years old on March 31. He was a soldier in the 60s, belonging to Co. B, 91st O.V.I. He was a successful dentist and practiced his profession here many years and for a brief time was located in McArthur.
     In 1869 he married Miss Ella Wood, who died years ago. To them was born one daughter, Lena, now a patient in the State Hospital at Athens. About three years ago he married Miss Elizabeth Muenz, who survives him, and who cared for him most tenderly during his illness.
     Dr. Safford was a genial, even-tempered, upright man and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He was a Past Commander of the Rose Commandery, a Knight of Pythias and a member of the G.A.R.
     The funeral was conducted by Rev. Beery at the residence at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Burial at Mound Hill by Hayward.

Gallipolis Bulletin
March 13, 1919
No 11, page 1
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith Top of Page

Sandford, Thomas Spencer

Captain Sanford Died Last Sunday
   Thomas Spencer Sanford was born February 1, 1845 and departed this life August 13, 1911, aged 66 years, 6 months and 12 days.
   He was united in marriage September 23, 1872, to Effie L. Anderson, who still survives him. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Ella Cole of Marietta, and one brother, James of Honduras, Central America. He has been called upon to mourn the loss of his sister, Mrs. Hattie Racer and his brother, ??????, of Marietta since last Christmas.
   He spent about forty years of his life on the river either as master or pilot of a number of steamboats and was regarded as a most careful pilot by his employers. He has been retired from the river the past five years on account of failing health. Last November he was stricken with disease from which he could not recover, and since then he has been a great sufferer at times, though he never murmured or complained. He set us an example of patience in trouble and sufferings worthy to be followed.
His domestic life was of the happiest. He was a kind, devoted, true and affectionate husband. He was a good and true friend.
   In all the relations of life he was upright and honorable and his death is mourned by all who knew him. He believed in the Savior of men and had supreme faith in the goodness of God.
Capt. Sanford was also faithful to the call of his country during the Civil War. He served as fifer in Co.B, 148 O.V.I.
    The funeral services were held at his late home Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. H.S. Meyer. His river friends acted as pall bearers. He was laid to rest in Gravel Hill Cemetery.

Death of Rev. Hezekiah H. Sanders
Rev. Hezekiah H. Sanders, an old soldier of Crown City, died last Thursday morning, aged 71 years, 2 months and one day. He was a member of the 173rd regiment O.V.I., Co. B and was a faithful soldier. he became a member of the Baptist church when quite young and was engaged in the ministry for the past 35 years. He was a good, conscientious, christian.
He is survived by his wife, three sons, M.H., Okey, and Harold, and by six daughters, Mrs. J.H. Grase, Mrs. A.M. Sanders, Mrs. Erie Cyrus, Mrs. J.L. Effingham, Mrs. W.G. Young and Miss Sadie.

[Note from death certificate - Buried in Saunders Cemetery in Lawrence County - B. July 6, 1840 & D. Sept. 7, 1911: Record found under Saunders]

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday Sept. 13, 1911
Vol. 93, No.85
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Rev. Saunders Dead
Rev. Hezekiah H. Saunders, a Civil War veteran residing at Crown City, died last Thursday morning, September 7, 1911, aged 71 years. He leaves a wife and nine children as follows: Mrs. J.H. Grase of Ona, W.Va., S.M. Saunders of Green Bottom, W.Va., Mrs. E. Syrus of Crown City, Mrs. J.L. Effingham of Lesage, W.Va., N.H. Saunders of Charleston, Mrs. W.L. Young of Huntington, and Okey, Sadie and Harold at home; also one brother, Zachariah P. Saunders of Swanington, Ind. Mr. Saunders joined the Baptist Church when quite young and had been a minister of the gospel for 35 years. The family will have the sympathy of all in their affliction.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Sept. 14, 1911 No.36
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith Top of Page

     David Levi Saunders, deceased, was born August 25, 1844, and departed this life June 3, 1913, aged 68 years, 7 months, 8 days.
   He was united in marriage to Marietta Miller, February 4, 1869. To this union was born 8 children, 4 boys and 4 girls. Lily B. Kuhn, Germano, O., Alba S., Columbus, O., Clark W., Lisbon, O., William O., Columbus, O., Rosa F. Houck, Kanauga, O., Elva M. Wolf, Columbus, O., Jessie H. and Daisy E. both of Col., O., all of whom are living. The mother died five years ago.
     He was enrolled Aug. 2, 1862, as fifer in Captain Blazer's Co. "A", 91st Reg. O.V.I. to serve 3 years or during the war. He was discharged, June 24, 1865 at Cumberland, Maryland, as the war was then ended. He took part in 15 battles, among them being Cedar Creek, Fisher's Hill, Murfreesboro and Winchester. The most of his services were under the gallant Phil. Sheridan in the Shenandoah Valley. At his discharge he was presented with the silver fife that he had carried and used. One of his greatest pleasures in his declining years was to be present at all reunions, Fourths and Decorations. There he would play the old war-time patriotic tunes that never failed to send blood coursing faster through the veins of all his admiring hearers.
     But now the old fifer is silent. No more will its mouthpiece be pressed by the lips, its notes pressed by the nimble finger tips of the old patriotic fifer. The lips are chilled and the fingers are clasped to his gallant breast that knoweth no more of war. He has gone to meet the loved one gone before. During his life he was ever found as a champion of the right; no inquiries need ever be made as to where he stood. He suffered and died of the dread cancer, but he never complained of the will of the Master. He passed peacefully and painlessly away like unto him that sleepeth. His last words and message to his children was, "Live right and meet me in heaven," and he gave all the assurances possible that he was going there. He well could say, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."

Gallipolis Journal
June 22, 1913
Vol. 95, No. 26
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

One by one the nation's defenders are receiving the summons from on high, so let us be ready. Let us live up to our high privileges as God's freemen so that when our final summons shall come, it will not be taps, but reveille. Not taps for the darkness and the night of earth but the glorious reveille for the eternal morning; not taps to tell of cares over, sorrows passed, but reveille that gives a welcome to the camp of ever lasting peace where feet never grow weary, cares never come, sorrow never enters. The lights are not out. Earthly glories and triumphs pale before the light that shines about the great white throne. The armies of earth are mustering on the plains beyond the river. There in countless numbers are our comrades of the old days, who fought the fight and kept the faith, and now, the conflict over, wear the crown. We but bivouac here. Let us be so true in our comradeship, so earnest in our service, so loyal in our thoughts and actions to the great commander of all the armies of earth and heaven that amid the closing scenes of our earthly campaign and pilgrimage there shall be sounded for us not taps but reveille.
John H. Saunders late a Second Lieutenant of Co. B, 173 Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, departed this life on the 7th day of August 1910, being 85 years, six months and twenty six days old and was laid to rest in the family burying ground on the 8th day of August 1910. He leaves a wife and ten children, four sisters, two brothers and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. That he was widely known and beloved by all was fully attested by the multitude of people, with tear dimed eyes, in attendance at the funeral services.

[Note: John Harrison Saunders - from death certificate Buried in Sanders Cemetery in Lawrence Co, Ohio - B. Jan. 11, 1825 Fluvanna, Va.]

Saunders, Robert

Taps Sounds For County's Only Ex-Confederate
Robert Saunders Died At Raccoon Island Saturday - Funeral At Clay Chapel, At 10 o'clock This Forenoon.
     Robert Saunders, believed to be the only Confederate Soldier in the County, died Saturday at the home of his son, John Saunders, at Raccoon Island. He had been rather feeble for several weeks, but members of the family felt encouraged about his condition until last Tuesday then there was a turn for the worse.
   Funeral services were held at Clay Chapel at 10 o'clock today. Burial in Mound Hill Cemetery beside his wife, who died two years ago.
   On February 6 the Daughters of the Confederacy confered upon Mr. Saunders the Southern Cross of Honor - A unique ceremony witnessed by two Union Soldiers, M. C. Boice and Lafayette Gaston at Saunders home. The presentation was made by Mrs. Eli Pigman and Mrs. John B. Alcorn, President and Vice President, respectfully of Dixie Chapter, (Columbus), D. of C.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume XXXVIII
Number 98
April 25, 1932
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed By: MLT

Sawyer, Silas

Mr. Silas Sawyer, a good soldier and citizen, belonging to the W. S. Hancock Post, G.A.R. died at the age of 66, at Centerville, last week, and was buried at the old Plus? Free Church, on Saturday.

Death of Capt. C.H. Schaefer
     Capt. Christian H. Schaefer died at his home on Second Street, Sunday morning, November 28, 1897, aged 57 years.
     Deceased was the son of the late Jacob and Mary Schaefer, and was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., June 18, 1840, moving to Harrisburg, this county, with his parents in 1844. Ten years later, after the death of his father, they came to this city, where he entered the Gallia Academy, receiving his education at that institution.
     At the beginning of the late war he answered to the first call for troops, enlisting for three months service in Capt. C.C. Aleshire's company, at the expiration of which he re-enlisted for three years in Co. D, 56th O.V.I., serving as First Lieutenant until his honorable discharge, when he was veteranized and commissioned as Captain and put in charge of a military prison at New Orleans, serving there until July, 1866.
     After the war he engaged in various business enterprises in this city, being recognized among our leading business men. For the past fourteen years he has been employed in the capacity of traveling representative of the National Lead Co., and while in the discharge of duties he met with a runaway accident at Hamden, O., on October 12, 1894, receiving injuries which led to his death.
     On January 15, 1867, he was united in marriage to Miss Adeline E. Damrom, daughter of the late John G. Damron, Esq., and their union was blessed by three children, viz.: Mrs. Dr. H.C. Brown, Edward G. Schaefer, deceased, and Dr. H.E. Schaefer.
     Last February he was compelled, by failing health, to surrender his territory for awhile, hoping to be benefited by a vacation, but he grew worse, and two weeks ago he was taken bed fast, sinking rapidly until the end, which came at the above hour while he slept.
     He was a member of the Knights of Honor, military order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, and the United Commercial Travelers. He was also a member of the M.E. Church, a good Christian and a worthy citizen. His death is mourned by a legion of friends, who extend their sympathies to the bereaved family.
Capt. Schaefer's life was that of a noble man, generous to a fault, and his memory will ever be fresh in the minds of all who knew him.
     The funeral services were held at the M.E. Church Tuesday afternoon, at 1:30 o'clock, Rev. A.J. Hawk officiating. The remains were interred in the Pine Street Cemetery by Hayward & Son.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Dec. 4, 1897
Vol. XXXI, No. 3
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Death of Capt. C.H. Schaefer
     In the death of Capt. C.H. Schaefer, which sad event occurred at his home on Second Street Sunday morning at 2 o'clock, this community suffers the loss of a man who has been one of its prominent and foremost citizens, the bereaved family a kind and considerate husband and father; his friends a true and loyal comrade. He was of a cordial disposition, of unassuming manner, and his worth was most appreciated where he was best known, and no duty was too onerous, no burden too heavy when it was borne for a friend.
     The funeral services will be held from the M.E. Church Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, Rev, Hawk conducting the religious services and Hayward & Son the interment at Pine Street cemetery beside the parents of the deceased (Next line is unreadable).
     Deceased was born at Pittsburgh, Pa., June 18, 1840 and was a son of the late Jacob and Mary Schaefer. With his parents he came to Harrisburg, this county, in 1844, ten years later moving to this city with his mother. He received his education at the Academy and in '61 entered the war at the first call for three months' troups in Capt. C. C. Aleshire's company. At the expiration of that term he re-enlisted for three years in the 56th O.V.I., Co. D., and served as First Lieutenant. After his discharge he received the title of Captain in recognition of his military scholarship and was stationed at New Orleans in charge of a military prison, where he remained until the close of war.
     Returning to Gallipolis he embarked in the coal business with Capt. John Damron, and later became salesman and ??nior partner of the wholesale house of ???lliday & Miles. After the dissolution of this firm he accepted a position as ???esman for Allemong & Henking, remaining with them until '84, when he resigned his position for pecuniary reasons and became connected with the National Lead Co. It was while traveling that he encountered an accident in a runaway at Hamden, Oct 12, 1894, which caused injuries that were pro??tive of his death. He was married to Adeline E. Damron, daughter of the late Squire John Damron, January 15, 1867 and by their union three children were born, Mrs. H.C. Brown, Edgar G. Schaefer, and Dr. Earl Schaefer, the second named being dead. His health ?????him to give up traveling last February, and since his life has been ebbing ????y ever since. He was confined to bed two weeks, taking worse Saturday after supper and dying at the hour noted above. The end came while he slept and apparently without the sting ????. He was one of the first members of the official board of the M.E. Church. A life, well spent, has gone to ???? a well earned place in the Kingdom of God.

Gallipolis Journal
Tuesday Nov. 30, 1897
Vol LXIII No.6
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith Top of Page

     SCOTT-John M. Scott, of pneumonia, at his home in Coles County. Ill., February 8th, 1881, in the 47th year of his age.
     Mr. Scott was widely known as one of our best citizen, and his loss will be deeply felt in the community. He was born and raised and spent the greater portion of his life in Gallia county, Ohio. He began business life as a farmer with small means, and when the Rebellion broke out he was one of the first to respond to the call of his country. He enlisted in the service under Capt. John Evans for three years, and was in many a hard fought battle. Served his time out and had an honorable discharge. He returned home and renewed his occupation as a farmer, in Huntington township, in Gallia County, but never was able to do more than one to two days work in a week. Camp life almost used him up; he never was well after he came home.
     He was a man of much public spirit; he loved honesty and fair dealing. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist church for several years of his life and professed a hope in the Savior; lived a faithful member up to the time he left here in Oct., 1869, and since that time has been a member of the church where he died. The Community loses a good citizen and neighbor in his death and will feel deeply the stroke that has fallen upon it. More keenly will his departure be felt in the home circle. The household tie is broken. An affectionate husband and father has gone. Words of sympathy, however kindly tendered, cannot remove the pangs of grief like theirs. To Him alone, who can sustain his bereaved ones must they look for consolation in this, their time of sorrow.

Gallipolis Journal
Thursday March 10, 1881
Vol. XLVI, No. 18
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Scott, Jordan

Mr. Jordan Scott a nice old colored man and an old soldier and pensioner died at midnight Friday of old age. Hayward & Son have charge of the burial. He had been ill for two years. The funeral will be at his home beyond the Hess place near town, and burial at Pine Street. Rev. I.V. Bryant will conduct the funeral.

[Note: According to his tombstone in Pine Street Cemetery he was a member of the Co. F, 27th USCI.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January 24, 1903
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Martin Scott
Answers the Final Summons After Long Suffering
     Death again has visited our town and another name added to the list of old soldiers who have answered the last roll call. The spirit of Uncle Martin Scott winged its flight to the heavenly home Wednesday, July 10, 1907, at 11 o'clock A.M. He had been making a gallant fight against the ravages of disease for several months and for the past week his life has hung in the balance. Slowly but surely the sands of life kept slipping from under his weary feet until death ended all.
     His death was due principally to chronic disease contracted during the war, coupled with infirmities of old age, being in his 82nd year at the time of his death.
     He is survived by his aged companion and several children, all of who were at his bedside at the time of his death, with the exception of his son Richard.
     The funeral was held last Friday at 9 a.m. at the Disciple Church, conducted by Elder W.H. Devore, assisted by Rev. W.N. Harkins. The internment took place at the Woods Cemetery.....Leader.

Gallipolis Bulletin
July 19, 1907 Vol. XXXX No. 37
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page

Died at Athens
Simeon Sealy (Sealey), an old soldier, who was adjudged insane and sent to the Athens Hospital a week ago today, died there this morning. Judge Ingels was notified by telegram of the sad event.

[note: Stone: Mina Chapel in Green Township...Sealey....born July 10, 1840; died Jan. 7, 1899. Served in the Civil War in Co. F, 33rd Reg. OVI]

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 1899 (Vo XLIV No. 9)
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Searls, Levi

Taps Sound For Levi Searls Of Kyger, Marion
     Levi Searls, a native of Kyger and a soldier for the Union, died at 9 o'clock this morning at the home of a daughter in Marion. The body will be brought back to Kyger for burial, according to word that came from Marion via Kyger to The Tribune.
     Mr. Searls was 87 or 88 years old and had always enjoyed good health except perhaps in recent weeks. From early manhood until about a decade ago he operated a blacksmith shop at Kyger. Since his retirement he had spent most of his time with his children in northern Ohio. He was a jolly, quaint, quiet, unassuming, religious man and all his life was a general favorite among young and old alike.
His death leaves M. C. Boice the sole survivor of the once numerically strong Charles A. Lyon post, G. A. R., at Kyger.
     Mr. Searls was the father of 12 or 13 children, some of whom preceded him in death. Among the surviving children are William A., Galion, O.; Arthur, of near Kyger; George W., Eno; Garfield, of near Cheshire.

Gallipolis Tribune
April 25, 1934
Transcribed by J. Farley

Shaner, E. G.

Death of E. G. Shaner
We learn with great regret of the death of Mr. E. G. Shaner, of Vinton. The sad event occuring at his home at Vinton Wednesdayafternoon February 9, 1898. He had been in failing health for a long
time occassioned by hardship and exposure as a soldier in the service of his Country, and for which he recieved a large pension, we believe $72 a month. He kept hotel in Vinton for a long time and was known far and near as a genial hospitable landlord.
He was of a joviel, happy disposition that was like sunshine in whatever company he was in. For years he had been a Justice of the Peace, a member of the Soldier's Relief Commission, a consistent
Church member and every one who knew him esteemed him. He leaves a widow and two daughters, one who is married, Mrs. Isaac Evans. They will have the sympathy of many friends in the loss of an affectionate parent and companion. His funeral services will take place Friday at one o'clock under the direction of the G. A. R. Peace be with him forevermore.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume IX
Number 36
February 19, 1898
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed by: MLT

Death of Mayor Shaner
He Was An Honored And Respected Man And His Death Is Deeply Mourned
     All Vinton was bowed in sorrow last Thursday over the taken from this life of "Squire" Eli G. Shaner, Mayor of that village and a man of noble impulses, generous and true. Vinton looses a good citizen and Gallia County a stalwart republican and a loved, honored and respected resident.
     The ruthless hand of death closed his life at 2:40 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 9, 1898. His funeral occurred Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the M.E. Church, Rev. W.J. Fulton officiating and the final disposition of his remains being made at Mt. Tabor Cemetery.
     Deceased was a native of Ohio and was aged about 60 years. He served in the Federal Army during the war in a Missouri Regiment and at the close of the war located in this county. His trade was that of a blacksmith and until disease became so onerous that he was compelled to give up his work the merry ring of his anvil was a familiar sound to Vintonians. It was about 10 years ago that he was obliged to give up his trade and ever since he has suffered from heart trouble superinduced by rheumatism, the former, however causing his death. Six years ago he had the distinction of being elected Mayor of Vinton, the first ever named. He was a Justice of the Peace for 12 years and a Trustee of Huntington Township for four years.
     Another office of trust he holds is that of President of the Soldiers' Relief Commission, a board to look after indigent soldiers. This he has held for several years, the other members of the Commission being Hon. Amos Clark and Squire J.M. Alexander.
     He was a member of Vinton Lodge F & A.M. and the G.A.R. and both lodges have charge of the funeral, each being invited to participate in the exercises.
     Deceased married Miss Emeline Atkison, daughter of Squire John Atkinson, a prominent farmer of Huntington Township, thirty years ago. Their union was blessed by the birth of three children, all grown daughters, who are Mrs. Isaac Evans, Mrs. Maggie Steele and Miss Cora Shaner.
     During the last year "Squire" Shaner was landlord of a boarding house. His house always had the warmth of cordiality and good cheer for all. He has been called to his reward for a long and upright life and the Journal with his friends, regret proudly that he has been called away.

In Memoriam
Mr. John Shaver, who was born April 16, 1828; died Sept. 5, 1904, aged 76 years, 4 months and 19 days, after a lingering illness during that time his suffering was intense. We have the consolation to believe his sufferings here are ended and he is at rest with God. He enlisted in the Civil Service [War] May 1864 and was a gallant soldier.
He was married to Isabelle McKoon Oct. 17, 1854. To this union was born 8 children, 4 boys and 4 girls. One girl has preceded him to that better world. He joined the Freewill Baptist Church at the age of 16 and he lived as a true and faithful member. He leaves a wife and 7 children to mourn their loss. He was a kind and obedient husband and a loving father.

[note: buried in Rife Cemetery in Addison Township. From Cogar research: Co. E, 141st OVI]

William E. Shaver of Porter Dies Saturday Night
Soldier and Good Citizen
     William Edward Shaver of Porter, died at his residence Saturday night after several weeks illness from a paralytic affection. He was in his 70th year and had for many years been active in the affairs of his community. He was an ardent Republican, a staunch foe of slavery and at the beginning of the Civil War enlisted in the 19th regiment U.S. I. and served three years with the Army of the Potomac and was twice wounded. His record in the army was exceptionally good and he saw much hard service.
     He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Caroline Ralston and by three brothers, Thomas of Morgan; James of Springfield Township and A.C. of Red Bank, WV and one sister, Mrs. John Furgeson of Campaign.
     The funeral services were held at the residence at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. W.J. Fulton. Burial at the Long Cemetery by undertaker Butler of Vinton under the auspices of the Vinton Lodge of Masons and the G.A.R.

Gallipolis Journal
Wed. May 31, 1911 [Vol. 93, No. 81]
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Prominent Guyan Township Farmer
Brice H. Sheets, Died Last Thursday
     Thursday night, Brice H. Sheets of near Yoho died from an attack of heart failure in his 79th year. He had been affected with heart trouble for some years and his death was not unexpected. Until a week ago, he had been a resident of this city for two years. Mr. Sheets formerly owned a large farm, which he divided among his children upon moving to this city and he was quite well to do, having been a man of great energy. He was a soldier in the Civil War and a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.
     He is survived by his wife and four sons and four daughters, Rev. Ira J. of Guyan, Elza S., of this city, Alphonso of Guyan, Silas of Huntington, Mrs. Ellsworth Hineman, Mrs. Charles Bevan and Mrs. J. H. Hineman of Crown City and Miss Etta at home. Also by one brother, W. J. Sheets.
     The funeral services were held at the Mercerville Baptist Church at 10 a.m., Sunday, conducted by Rev. N. B. Burnett. Burial at the church cemetery, by Undertaker Stevers.

[Note: Civil War Soldier – Distinguished Service, Co. G, 195 th Infantry Regiment, Ohio. Born Feb. 28, 1834, Mercerville, d. Apr. 4, 1912; age 78 years, parents William F. Sheets and Elizabeth Henry; married Apr. 29, 1855, Gallia, wife Samantha Wilcoxon.]

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, Apr. 10, 1912, front page
Transcribed by Judy Free and F. K. Brown

DEATH OF BRICE H. SHEETS
Mr. Brice H. Sheets, of Guyan Township, briefly mentioned Friday as having died Thursday, was in his 79th year and is survived by his brother, Mr. W. J. Sheets, wife and sons, Rev. Ira J. Sheets, Elza S., Silas and Alphonso, and daughters, Mrs. J. H. Hineman, Mrs. Ellsworth Hineman, Mrs. Charles Bevan and Miss Etta at home. He belonged to the Missionary Baptist Church, and was a prosperous farmer and had a large farm before dividing it up with his children. He was a pleasant and a very agreeable man, an old Civil War Veteran and a man well liked everywhere.
His funeral services will be conducted at the Mercerville Baptist Church, Sunday at 10 o'clock, and the burial at Mercerville Cemetery by Undertaker Stevers. Mr. Denver Sheets, his grandson, is here to attend the funeral services. He had lived in town for a couple of years until about three weeks ago, when he moved to his farm.

The Gallipolis Tribune
Apr. 12, 1912, front page
Transcribed by Judy Free Top of Page

Died
     At Crown City, Ohio, Friday, November 15, 1895 at 11:30 o'clock a.m. James Harvey Sheets, aged 58 years. Mr. Sheets had been in poor health for a long time, caused by exposure in the army, he having served in the 33rd O.V.I., one of the bravest and most active regiments of the war. He was a brave soldier, a good citizen, without an enemy in the world that we know of.
     His burial took place at Guyan Townshouse, Saturday forenoon at 10 o'clock.
     Peace to his ashes.

Gallipolis Journal
Wed., Nov. 20, 1895 [Vol. LXI, No. 4]
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Sudden Death
Samuel M. Sheets, living near Crown City, was called suddenly from earth Saturday morning. He was in attendance at a lawsuit at that village and while listening to the testimony fell unconscious. Vain efforts were made to revive him, and he died within a short time. His untimely death was due to apoplexy.
Deceased was a member of the 66th and 57th OVI, and known quite extensively. Within a years time he has lost his two brothers. Mr. Sheets was about 60 yrs. of age. Burial was Sun. at the Crown City Cemetery.

[Note: Born Aug. 08, 1842, Gallia, parents George H. Sheets, Jr. and Anna Henry; married Mar. 18, 1863, Gallia, to Sarah Franklin Wilcoxon.]

William F. Sheets Of Guyan Township Dies Sunday Night In His 65th Year
Burial Yesterday Morning
     William Frank Sheets of Guyan Township died about 10 o'clock Sunday night after an illness of about three months. He had suffered from a beating of the head during that time and death is thought to have been due this generally weakened condition.
     He was born March 20, 1846 and was 64 years, 11 months and 6 days old. He was the eldest son of John H. and Jane Fowler Sheets and is survived by his wife, whose maiden name was Elizabeth A. Saunders and by three sons, Lorenzo D, now teaching in WV; Asa A at home and Erie of Lecta and three daughters, Mrs. William Fraley of Maple Shade; Mrs. Minnie Miller, wife of Dr. E.N. Miller of Scott Town; Lawrence County and Miss Nora at home. He is also survived by seven brothers, Recorder L.M. Sheets, E.W. of Hilton; Brice M of Crown City; John J. of Northup; James S. of Crown City; Luther W of Platform and Caony F. of Atwood, IL and by two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth F.Niday of Green Township and Mrs. Mary C. Barens of Atwood, IL.
     Mr. Sheets served in the 173rd Regiment Co. B O.V.I. for a period of one year during the Civil War. He was a prosperous farmer, a former teacher and merchant and had been Justice of the Peace for the past 15 or 20 years. He was a good citizen and highly respected by all of his friends and acquaintances.
     The funeral services were held at Siloam Church yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, services conducted by Rev. N.B. Barnett. Burial at the family cemetery by Undertaker Meyers of Sand Fork.

Prominent Farmer Has Passed Away
     William Franklin Sheets died at his home in Guyan Township Saturday, Feb. 25, aged 64 years and 11 months. He was a soldier in the Civil War, serving in Company B, 173rd. O.V.I.
     Mr. Sheets was a son of John H and Jane Fowler Sheets. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Saunders Sheets, three sons, Lorenzo D., West Virginia; Asa at home and Erie of Lecta and three daughters, Mrs. William Fraley of Maple Shade; Mrs. Minnie Miller, wife of Dr. E. N. Miller of Scott Town, Lawrence County and Miss Nora at home. He is also survived by seven brothers, County Recorder L.M. Sheets, E.W. of Hilton, Brice M of Crown City; John J. of Northup; James S. of Northup; Luther W of Platform; C.F. of Atwood, IL. [note: sisters not mentioned in this article].
     The well known farmer and had been a merchant and teacher and also served serval terms as Justice of the Peace. He was an upright, honorable man, being held in high esteem by the public general.
     The services were held at the Siloam Church Tuesday morning by Rev. E.L. Sheets of [missing] church [note: minister differs from other article]
     Six comrades from the G.A.R. of which he was a member acted as pall bearers and the remains were interred in the family burying ground by Undertaker Meyers of Sand Fork.

In Memory of Wm. Frank Sheets
     Who was born March 20, 1846 and departed this life Feb. 26, 1911 aged 64 years, 11 months and 6 days. He was the eldest son of John H. and Jane Fowler Sheets
     He was united in marriage to Elizabeth A. Saunders and to this union was born nine children; three of who have preceded their father to that better land. He is survived by his wife, three sons, Lorenzo D., Asa A and Erie and three daughters, Mrs. William Fraley, Mrs Minnie Miler and Miss Nora; also by seven brothers and two sisters.
     He was one of those who served in the Civil War in 173 Regiment Co. B, O.V.I. Many years ago he professed a hope in Christ Jesus and a life to come and has lived in the faith of the fulfillment of that hope and to those who have been left behind to mourn the loss of husband, father and friend come the consolation that they weep not as those who have no hope and to our ears comes that thought that the Master gave, "He is not dead but sleepeth," and how calm and blessed is that sleep when our loved one falls asleep in the arms of Jesus. All that those who mourn his loss can do is to live so as to be ready when the summons come to meet on that shore where the redeemed shall part no more.
     Funeral services were conducted at Siloam Church Feb. 28 at 10 A.M., Rev. E.L. Sheets having charge of the services. Burial at the family cemetery by Meyers.

Gallipolis Journal
Wed., March 15, 1911
Vol 93, No 78
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page

IN MEMORY
     The funeral services of the late William J. Sheets were held at the Missionary Baptist Church of Mercerville, Wednesday, Dec. 21 and conducted by Rev. N.B. Burnett. Burial was at Mercerville Cemetery by J.W. Stevers.
     Mr. Sheets was born March 10, 1832 and died Dec. 21, 1913, aged 81 years, 9 months and 11 days. He was united in marriage to Melvina Johnson and to this union were born 10 children, 7 sons and 3 daughters, all of whom survive.
     He was converted and united with the Missionary Baptist Church over 50 years ago and lived a consistent Christian life until death. He was one of the constituted members of Siloam Church.
     He was also a soldier, having enlisted in Co. G., 195th O.V.I., Captain Porter's company, Feb. 13, 1865 and was honorably discharged on Dec. 18, 1865.
     He was taken ill with pneumonia about two months ago and everything that kind hands could do for him was done, to no avail. He gradually grew weaker and weaker until the end came. He never murmured or complained, but bore his suffering with patience. When asked how he was, would always say getting along all right.
     He leaves an aged widow, [?] sons, 3 daughters and 35 grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. [rest of article unreadable]

Gallipolis Journal
Jan. 2, 1914
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

FUNERAL FOR JOHN SHENEFIELD
     H.K. Butler conducted the funeral Saturday morning at Alice for Mr. John Shenefield, whose body arrived there from his home in Florida Friday evening. His death occurred on Dec. 10 and the body was accompanied here by his son, John Shenefield, Jr.
     Rev. McCoy had charge of the funeral services and the burial at Franklin Cemetery beside his wife whose remains were also brought her from Florida about one year ago.
     Mr. Shenefield was 79 years of age, a Civil War veteran and one who will be remembered by many friends,having spent the greater part of his life in this neighborhood, having lived at Ewington.

[Note: Stone reading for birth was 1847, but subtracting 79 from 1921 equals 1842, which is a more reasonable age for a Civil War soldier.]

Gallia Times
Gallipolis, Ohio
Dec. 22, 1921
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

DEATH OF AN OLD SOLDIER
     Joseph Shenefield of near Rowellsville, died last Friday after an illness of five or six years. He was about 65 years of age and served, we believe, in the 91st O.V.I. during the Civil War.
     He is survived by his wife and two children.
     The funeral services were held at Pine Grove Church Sunday morning at ten o'clock. Burial at the church cemetery by Butler of Vinton.

Gallipolis Journal
Jan. 24, 1912
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                                Top of Page

DEATH OF WM. SHIELDS
Vinton Leader
     Death's summons came to our townsman Wm. Shields yesterday morning about eight o'clock after a long and painful illness. Mr. Shields has been in declining health for several months with a complication of ailments and about six weeks ago underwent an operation in a Columbus hospital with the hope of improving his condition. The operation was a success and for a time hopes were entertained for his recovery; but it was soon seen that his afflictions were gradually preying on his once strong constitution. He fought with heroic bravery against the grim monster, but finally had to yield.
     He was a soldier in the Civil War and at the time of his death was 66 years of age. He was a good citizen and his death will be sadly mourned.
     Besides his companion, who is also in rather poor health, he is survived by the following children: Mrs. E.J. Long of Alma, Nebraska; Mrs. Floyd Turner of Toledo Ohio; Charles Shields of Nebraska, John of Litchfield, MI; Bert of Columbus; Frank of Vinton and Robert yet at home.
     The funeral was held Friday at the Brush Church. The G.A.R. Post, of which the deceased was an honored member, had charge of the funeral.

[note: Bried in Brush Cemetery, Huntington Township. Born July 17, 1846; Died: Nov. 13, 1912]

Gallipolis Journal
Wed. Nov. 20, 1912 [Vol 94, No. 34]
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

JACOB SHOEMAKER DEAD
     Jacob Shoemaker, an old soldier of Co. H., 13th. O.V.I., died at his home on Poplar Ridge Tuesday, Sept. 16. He was born in Cheshire Township, Feb. 28, 1844 and was therefore in his 76th. year.
     On Dec. 28, 1875, he married Matilda Siders. To them were born 8 children, one of whom, Jessie, is dead. The widow and the following children survive: Mrs. Edward Jones of Poplar Ridge; Mrs. Ella Scott, Cheshire; Clell of Marion; Alice, Mary, George and William at home.
     For 30 years he had been rather helpless and unable to walk, but bore his afflictions with patience and fortitude. He was a faithful member of the Freewill Baptist Church.
     Rev. Y.H.E. Reed conducted the funeral Wednesday afternoon. Burial was in Lemley Cemetery [Cheshire Township]

[note: Death Certificate: Parents George Shoemaker and Malinda Will]

Gallipolis Bulletin
Sept. 25, 1919

IN MEMORY
     Jacob Shoemaker was born Feb. 29, 1844, in Cheshire Township, Gallia County and departed this life at his home on Poplar Ridge, Sept. 16, 1919, aged 75 years, 6 months and 19 days.
     On Dec. 28, 1875, he was united in marriage to Matilda Siders. To them were born eight children: Mrs. Edward Jones of Poplar Ridge; Mrs. Ella Scott of Cheshire; Clell of Marion; Alice, Mary, George and William at home. A daughter, Jessie, preceded him to the Great Beyond.
     He was a kind father and a loving husband and a good neighbor always ready to help those in need.
     When quite young he joined the Free Will Baptist Church and was always faithful in attendance at church and Sunday school when health permitted.
     He served his country in the Civil War in Company H, 13th. Ohio. He had not walked for 30 years but bore his sickness with patience. All was done that true hearts and loving hands could do but God thought it best to take him home.

The Gallia Times
Gallipolis, Ohio
Wed., Sept. 24, 1919
Transcribed by F.K. Brown Top of Page

Money Disappears
Shortly Before Death of Moses Shoemaker Friday Morning
     The mysterious desappearance of a large sum of money marked the death of Moses Shoemaker of near Malaby in Cheshire Tp. Mr. Shoemaker died last Friday morning and the day before his death, so it is said, spoke about such money as he had in the house. He was 77 years of age and for years had drawn $30 per month pension, the greater portion of which he is believed to have hoarded. His savings were kept in a small tin box, in a bureau drawer and were wrapped in a read bandanna handkerchief. Sometime before the death of Mr. Shoemaker the drawer was rifled by an unknown person and for some reason the money was unwrapped and the handkerchief left behind. There is no knowledge as to the exact time of the theft, though it was sometime Thursday. The sum extracted is variously estimated as between $1,500 and $2,000.
     Mr. Shoemaker had been ill for some time with heart trouble and enlargement of the liver. He was a soldier in the Civil War and served in the 78th Regiment O.V.I., and was with Sherman on his March to the sea. He was a son of George Shoemaker and is survived by his wife and eight children. He was married five times and his widow was formerly the wife of his deceased brother John. The children surviving are, William of Mechanicsburg, John of Columbus, Isaiah S. of this county, who is blind, Mrs. Warren Coughenour of near this city, Mrs. Clemma Minor of this city, Mrs. Rosella DeWitt of W. Va. and Mrs Millie Roush.
     The funeral services were held Sunday morning at 10 o'clock and were conducted by Rev. Sheritt.

Moses Shoemaker Dead
Moses Shoemaker of Cheshire township, residing on Poplar Ridge, died Tuesday morning, Feb. 3, 1911, of a complication of troubles. His funeral was held Sunday at his home at 10 a.m. His burial was at Poplar Ridge cemetery. He is survived by a wife and several adult children. He left a brother Jacob also. He was an old soldier of the Civil War and a member of the G.A.R. Post at Kyger and his burial was under their direction. He was a nice old gentleman generally well liked and was about 70 years old.

Henry Short
Mr. Henry Short died at the residence of his daughter Mrs. Doss Schenck at Cincinnati Thursday. The remains will be brought here for burial Friday evening. Mr. Short was a resident of Gallipolis for many years and in his early days was employed in the Furniture factory. He was a veteran of the Civil War and drew a pension. He leaves four children, Mrs. Wm. Gatewood, Mrs. Doss Schenck, Sid and Frank Short. He was a fine old gentleman and had many friends who will regret his end. We learn of his death just as we go to press and have no particulars.

[Note: Cemetery not known; B. 1830, D. Sept. 1907; Unit Co. D, 6th Indiana Infantry]

Gallipolis Bulletin
September 20, 1907
Vol. XXXX No. 46
Transcribed by Jan Rader Top of Page

James Short Dead
James Short, of Sandfork, formerly a resident of this city, died Wednesday night after a long illness. He was an old soldier, a member of Company B, 193rd O.V.I. He is survived by two grown daughters and one son. The funeral services were conducted last Friday, burial at Houck cemetery.

Death of Alexander Shuler
Mr. Alexander Shuler, Superintendent of the Gallia County Infirmary, died on Sunday morning last at 8:00 o'clock, after a protracted illness. He was in the 49th year of his age, and a member of the Free-Will Baptist Church. During the war he served with honor in the 53d Ohio Infantry. He was a most excellent citizen, and had many friends. His wife and six children are left to mourn thier irreparable loss. The funeral was held at Cheshire on Tuesday.

[Note: Buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery in Cheshire Township; B. 1844; unit Co. H 53rd OVI]

Death of Mr. Shuler
     Bartlett Shuler, of Addison died Monday, morning after a long illness of paralysis. He was an old soldier and well known farmer a member of the F. W. Baptist church and was also a Knight of Pythias highly esteemed by all who knew him.
     He is survived by his wife and the following children: Mrs. John Spires, Etta, Lettie, Anna, Harrison and Howard Shuler; also by one brother and one sister, Wm. Shuler and Miss Amanda Shuler, the latter living near Vinton. Mrs. Susan Shuler of this city was a sister-in-law.
     The funeral services were held Tuesday by Rev. Thomas under the auspices of the K. of P.

[Note: Buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery in Cheshire Township; B. 1845, D. October 17, 1907, Death Records Vol. 2; Co. M 7th OVC]

Gallipolis Bulletin
October 18, 1907
Vol. XXXX No. 20
Transcribed by Jan Rader Top of Page

Shuler, William M

Highly Respected Citizen of Cheshire Dead - Burial Sunday
     Wiliam Maurcie, son of Jeremiah and Rosanna McCarty Shuler, was born Jan. 9, 1843. He departed this life June 6, 1911, aged 68 years, 4 months and 27 days.
     He was united in marriage to Elizabeth C. Hawley to which union were born ten children, four sons and six daughters. Two sons and one daughter have crossed the river. The wife and seven children, Mrs. Nannie Rowley, Mrs. Mollie Hardway, William J. and Jerry of Guy, New Mexico, Mrs. Julia Berry and Miss Rose of Cheshire and Miss Florence at home survive him.
     In his home life he was a tender, devoted husband and father. He leaves a family of well educated christian children. The mother, seven children, four grand-children, four sisters, Mrs. G. M. Vance and Mrs. Frank Swisher of Cheshire, Mrs. J. H. Askren of Davenport, Iowa, and Mrs. Samuel Fulton of Brunswick, Ohio, and numerous other relatives and friends are left to mourn a sad loss, but they mourn not as they that have no hope for the greatest consolation is theirs. He lived for Christ. He was faithful to the end, there is laid up for him a crown of life.
     At the age of twenty-one he joined the Ohio National Guard, was a private in Capt. Amos Mauck's Co. A. 16th regiment and served until honorably discharged. Afterward he joined the 141st O.V.I.
     Later in life at the age of forty he joined that other army; the great army of the Lord with Jesus as captain and was an ardent valiant soldier of the cross. He loved the cause of Christ and was faithful in attendance at the services in the house of God. He united with the Kyger Second Freewill Baptist church and was faithful to his church until called home. His last Sabbath on earth was spent at the house of God. It seems that he knew "the time of departure was near at hand" for he spoke impressively to the young people urging them to live for God and told them that would be his last Sabbath with them.

The funeral services were held at his late home last Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. George Sprouse. Burial at the home cemetery by Undertaker DeMane under the auspices of the K. of P. lodge of which he was an honored member. One son, Jerry, came from Guy, N. Mexico and was present at the burial.

[Note: Buried Gravel hill Cemetery, Cheshire - MS note: Jan 9, 1843 - June 6, 1911; Stone reads Unit Co A 16th OVI TD COD 141st OVI]

Gallipolis Journal
Wed June 14, 1911
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Sibley, Adam E.

     Adam E. Sibley, son of Wm. and Lydia Sibley, was born in Gallia Co. Ohio, Aug 29 1843, and died in Silverdale, Wash., May 1 1912.
     In 1862 he enlisted in the 7th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, was in Belle Isle, Andersonville, and Charleston prisons 13 months and 7 days.
     He was married to Mary Eva Chambers Mar. 30, 1871. Of this union seven children were born, all of whom are living—Wm. C. of Eureka, Ohio, Mrs. Gussie Patterson at Angola, Ohio, Robert D. at Fresno, Calif., Carl, Bert, Lawrence and Lynn at Silverdale Wash. He is also survived by one brother, J.R Sibley of Gallipolis, Ohio. The deceased was never connected with any church, but always lived a clean, upright life and was liked and respected by all who knew him. He was a member of the Knights of Golden Eagle of Glenwood, W. Va. and the G.A.R. of Oakland Calif.
     He was sick only a short time, death resulted from heart failure. He was buried from Lewis’s Undertaking Parlors, Bremerton, Wash. May 5 1912. Rev. G. Anderson of Silverdale M. E. Church conducted the services. Miss Grace H. Anderson sang “Face to face with Christ my Savior” and “Flee as a Bird to the Mountain.” The remains were taken to Seattle and buried in Lake View Cemetery.

Obituary
Siders. - Henry Siders was born in Virginia and moved to Ohio, where he remained the rest of his life. He served as a soldier in the late war. He died May 21st, aged fifty-four years. He joined the F. W. B. Church some three years ago, and lived faithful until death. His funeral services were conducted by his pastor Rev. E. N. Longe, and his remains were laid to rest in the Salem Cemetery, in Perry Tp., Gallia Co., Ohio, burial by Undertaker Wetherholt. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn their loss.

Death of David R. Sims
     David R. Sims, aged 69 years, died at his home in Crown City Wednesday morning April 22, 1908 at 2 o'clock. Bright's Disease was the cause of his death. He was a highly respected citizen, honest and upright in all his dealings and his death will be deeply deplored.
     He was a soldier of the civil war, serving in the 97th Ohio, and rendered valiant service throughout the war.
     His funeral was preached at Crown city Wednesday evening by Rev. J. E. Dibert. Rev. J. W. Greer then followed with an appropriate talk touching on the deceased's qualities as a man and citizen, and paying a high tribute to him as a soldier.
     The flag which he loved so well followed him to his last resting place on the hill near his old home. May he rest in peace.

Death of Dr. Sisson
     Dr. Nelson B. Sisson, one of the best known citizens of the county, died at his home at Porter Wednesday morning, January 28, 1903. He was a native of Gallia County having been born in this city July 17, 1820, and had lived here all his life.
     He studied medicine and in March, 1846, graduated at the University of Louisville, Ky., at that time the leading institution of its kind west of the Allegheny mountains. He settled in this county and practiced his profession until 1870, when ill-health compelled him to retire.
     Dr. Sisson served throughout the civil war as assistant surgeon of the 92d Vol. Infantry. In 1880 he was an elector on the Republican ticket, casting his vote for James A. Garfield for President.
     Dr. Sisson was successful in the practice of his profession, a public-spirited man and enjoyed the respect and esteem of his neighbors in a marked degree.
     He was married three times and leaves several children, among whom are Mrs. Dr. C. G. Parker of this city and Grace, Elias and Stephen of Porter. His wife, formerly Miss Carrie Wetherholt, also survives him. The funeral services will be held this morning at the Methodist Church at Porter, of which he was a member, by Rev. John W. McCormick and Rev. E. E. Stone, interment following at Long cemetery by Wetherholt.

Small, William Penn

An Old Veteran
Has Answered the Last Great Roll Call
     William Penn Small died at his home on Second Avenue early Friday morning, following a sudden attack of asthma and heart trouble. He had been on the streets of the city all the evening previous and of course the death came as a great shock to everyone with whom he was acquainted.
     Capt. W. P. Small was born at Pittsburg, Oct. 26, 1846, being the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Small. At the age of fifteen he entered the army enlisting as a private in the 36th Ohio Infantry Regiment and there served until the close of the war, when he located at Bladensburg in this county. He then took up the work of pilot on the steamer Fleetwood, but owing to a severe wound sustained while in the army he was forced to quit that vocation, when he left for California to work in the quartz mills. However, he returned to Gallia later and was married to Miss Mary Brown and to them were born three sons, Chauncey, Charlie and Corie, and one daughter, Myrtie. He served as Sheriff of Gallia County and conducted a large furniture store, which was burned in 1893.
     His poor health did not permit him to engage in business further so he retired, drawing a large pension.
Mr. Small was a member of the G.A.R. and a very prominent Mason. His funeral services were conducted last Sunday afternoon by Rev. Mr. Miller at Grace M. E. Church at 3 p.m. The Masons used their beautiful burial ritual at both the church and cemetery, after which a squad of company C fired a salute over the grave of the dead veteran who had fought so bravely for his country. He is survived by a wife, two sons, brothers Scott, John E. of Chicago, and C. R. of this city, and sisters Mrs. Parmley, Mrs. Mary Sims and Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson of Canton.

[Buried Pine Street Cemetery - Tombstone reads 10-26-1846 - 6-28-1904 D.R. Co I, 36th OVI, Co G, 16th URC]

Gallipolis Bulletin
July 1, 1904
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Death Comes To Darius M. Smeltzer, an Old Soldier
Burial Today.
     Darius M. Smeltzer, a well-known old soldier, died at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis E. Grube, at 9:30 Monday night of hardening of the arteries. While his health had not been good for a long time, his condition became critical only a few days before his death. On Friday a paralytic stroke made his conditon virtually hopeless, rendering him speechless but not unconscious.
     Mr. Smeltzer was born and reared in Green Tp. He was a son of Jacob Smeltzer and was 72 years old on June 21, 1915. He married Mary Brainerd, who died Aug. 11, 1902. To them were born six children, of whom five survive him - Mrs. Edgar Henshaw and Mrs. Will Harrison of Green township, Mrs. Lewis Grube and Frank H. of Gallipolis, and Mrs. Jerome Wood of Everett, Wash. One daughter, Mrs. Fred James died 10 or 11 years ago. One brother, Lewis, and a sister, Mrs. John Swigert, reside in Gallipolis; and a brother, H. C., lives in Dighton, Kans.
     He belonged to Co. F, 141st O. V. I., the same company of which E. L. Henshaw was a member.
Mr. Smeltzer was a jolly, pleasant man and had a host of friends here and in the country. He has long been a familiar figure on our streets and had always had a smile and a pleasant word for every acquaintance. He will be missed.
     The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. J. W. McCormick at the Grube home at 1:30 o'clock this Thursday afternoon. Burial at Mound Hill by Wetherholt under the auspices of the G. A. R. Post. A telegram was received from Mrs. Jerome Wood stating that she was ill and could not be here for the funeral.

[Note: Has a stone, stone note B. June 21, 1843, D. November 15, 1915; unit Co. F 141st OVI]

D. M. Smeltzer Dead
     Darius M. Smeltzer, a former resident of Green Township, passed away at his home here Monday night after a long illness from hardening of the arteries, aged 73 years.
     The funeral will be held this (Thursday) afternoon from the Lewis Grube residence, interment following in Mound Hill Cemetery by undertaker Wetherholt.
     Mr. Smeltzer was a good citizen and was a veteran of the Civil War. He is survived by the following children: Mrs. Edgar Henshaw, and Mrs. Will Harrison of Green Township, Mrs. Lewis Grube and Frank Smeltzer of Gallipolis, and Mrs. Jerome Wood of Everett, Washington. A sister, Mrs. John Swigert lives in Gallipolis and a brother H. C., in Kansas.

Gallipolis Bulletin
November 18, 1915
No. 46 p. 11
Transcribed by Jan Rader Top of Page

Death of Joseph Smeltzer
     At 11 o'clock Wednesday forenoon, August 26, 1896, after a distressing illness from stomach trouble, Mr. Joseph Smeltzer, one of Gallia county's most prominent and esteemed citizens, passed away at his home in Green township. Mr. Smeltzer was a soldier in the war of the rebellion and received a gunshot wound in his side that has caused him much trouble at intervals ever since, and it is generally supposed that the malady that terminated his life was from that cause. The funeral services were conducted Friday forenoon at 11 o'clock at Centennary church by Rev. J. W. Dillon, pastor of the M. E. church of this city, burial following at the cemetery at that place by Wetherholt.
     Deceased was the third son of a family of ten, all of whom survive him except one sister, Mrs. Wm. Scott, who died some years ago at her home in Indiana. Those living are John, Louis, Peter and D. M., Mrs. D. M. Wigner, Mrs. James Womeldorff and Mrs. John Swigert, of this county, and Henry, of Dighton, Kansas.
     Deceased was 62 years of age, and no one enjoyed more fully the universal esteem and confidence of a wide circle of acquaintances than he. Of him it can touchfully be said that a good man has gone from among us. Besides the brothers and sisters named, he leaves a widow, five sons and two daughters, viz., Jacob, J. A., Bert, Mrs. Lizzie Rader and Mrs. Anna Shelton who have the assurance that their brother, husband and father has gone to a better life.

Death of Lewis Smeltzer
     Lewis Smeltzer, one of our pioneer citizens, passed away Wednesday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William H. Belcher. He was 82 years old and his death was caused by heart trouble.
The funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon by Rev. J. Otto Newton, burial being in the Mound Hill Cemetery by undertaker Hayward.
     He is survived by one brother, Henry Smeltzer of Dighton, Kansas, a sister, Mrs. Jean Swigert of Gallipolis and the following children: James H. Smeltzer, Peter Smeltzer and Mrs. Rosa Belcher of Gallipolis and Amos F. Smeltzer of Pittsburg. A daughter, Mrs. Pauley, died about two years ago.
     Mr. Smeltzer was born in Green Township and was a stone-mason by trade and followed that occupation until failing health forced him to retire a few years ago. He was a life-long Republican and was one of the original "Squirrel Hunters" organized for home defense during the Civil War.
He was a kindly, hard-working man and leaves a host of friends to mourn his departure.

Lewis Smeltzer
Passed Away Wednesday, Aged 82 -- Funeral Tomorrow.
     Lewis Smeltzer, popularly called Uncle Lew, on Wednesday morning of heart trouble at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. H. Belcher. He was 82 years old.
     He is survived by one brother, Henry Smeltzer of Dighton, Kansas, a sister, Mrs. John swigert of Gallipolis and the following children: James H. Smeltzer, Peter Smeltzer and Mrs. Rosa Belcher of Gallipolis and Amos F. Smeltzer of Pittsburg. A daughter, Mrs. Arthur Pauley, died about two years ago. The late D. H. Smeltzer was a brother.
     Mr. Smeltzer was born in Green township and was a stone-mason by trade and followed that occupation until failing health forced him to retire a few years ago. He was a life-long Republican and was one of the original "Squirrel Hunters" organized for home defense during the Civil War.
He was a modest, kind-hearted old man, who had a smile and a pleasant word for every acquaintance, and his pleasant ways made him a host of friends.
     The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. J. O. Newton at 2 o'clock tomorrow. Burial at Mound Hill by Hayward.

Gallipolis Journal
Thursday, March 23, 1916
Transcribed by Jan Rader Top of Page

Aged Citizen Gone
David Smith, of Vinton, died Monday, July 19, 1909, after a long illness, aged about 75 years. His wife is very sick and it is feared she cannot survive. Mr. Smith's brother, of Pennsylvania, was with him in his last hours and Mrs. Smith's brother, of Kansas, is now with her. The funeral was held Wednesday, and burial at Mt. Tabor.

Death Takes Away Another Veteran
Edward M. Smith Dies While Visiting His Daughter at Osage, Minn. Falls Victim to Pneumonia
     Veteran of Civil War and Commander of G.A.R. Post was buried Monday. Edward M. Smith, one of the pioneers of Redwood county died at nine o'clock Thursday evening. About three weeks ago Mr. Smith went to visit his daughter living at Osage, Minn. There a severe cold ended in pneumonia which caused his death.
     The body was brought back to Redwood Falls for burial arriving Saturday. The funeral was held from the Christian church Monday afternoon, under the auspices of the G.A.R. Post. Rev. Ainsworth of the Christian church officiated, and the funeral was in charge of O. W. Grapp. Mr. Smith was the commander of the local G.A.R. Post and the Post attended the funeral in a body. Veterans Fedderly, Coslon, Bell, Beer, Keeney, Ferris and Baker served as pall bearers. The ladies of the Relief Corps also attended. Interment was made in the Redwood cemetery.
     Edward Smith was born in Gallia county, Ohio, in 1844 and lived there until 1861. Then he enlisted in the 36th Ohio regiment with which he served until the close of the war. In 1866 he came to Minnesota, living in Steele county until '76 at which time he moved to Redwood county where he resided until his death. The last few years were spent on the farm of his son, A.M. Smith, in Paxton township.
     Mr. Smith was married to Miss Laura Morrison of Owatonna in 1871. Mrs. Smith died in August, 1890. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Smith all of whom are living. They are: E. R. Smith of Park Rapids, Mrs. Sylvia Sartain of Osage, Mrs. Francis E. Manuel of Columbus, Wis., and Arthur M. Smith of Redwood Falls.
     During the past year Mr. Smith has been commander of the G.A.R. Post. He will be greatly
missed by the veterans of the Post and the Relief Corps as well as by his numerous friends and
relatives.
     The Relief Corps and ladies of the Cemetery association expressed their appreciation of
Mr. Smith's loyalty in the past, by beautiful floral tributes.

Redwood Falls, MN paper
January 24, 1913
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Death of a Soldier
Julius D. Smith, brother of Clifford Smith, of this city, died at the Soldiers' Home at Dayton, Wednesday, and was buried there. Mr. Smith had not seen him for 36 years.

Gallipolis Bulletin
January 29, 1909
Vol. XLI No. 5
Transcribed by Jan Rader Top of Page

Sara A. (Safford) Winslow/Smith

Daughter Of First Settler Of This City Dies In Proctorville
Burial In Mound Hill For Civil War Nurse Whose Father Cut First Tree For Gallipolis Settlement In 1790.
     An interesting and beloved figure in Proctorville was removed yesterday by the death of a heart attack of Mrs. Sara A. Smith at the age of 87, and after a residence in that community for 65 years.
   She was the daughter of Robert Safford, Founder of the Town of Gallipolis, and was the last member of the old pioneer family. As a young woman she served as a nurse in the Civil War, and it was at the close of this conflict that she married E. E. Winslow of New York, on August 26, 1863. She became a widow after a few years and on July 18, 1869, in Gallipolis she became the wife of William Smith, a brother of D. L. Smith, prominent resident of Huntington.
   Thirty years ago she became a cripple as a result of jumping from a vehicle driven by a pair of frightened horses. Until the time of her death yesterday, she had been confined to her home during the entire period since her accident with the exception of one time when upon her request she was taken out in the last presidental election to cast her vote.
   Funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock today at the Proctorville Methodist Episcopal Church, with Rev. Harden, Pastor, officating. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery at Gallipolis.
   Surviving Mrs. Smith are three great nieces, Mrs. John Davis, Mrs. Clark Miller, and Mrs. Will Blazer, great nephew Pearle Hereford, and a brother-in-law D. I. Smith. There are no living children.
Ironton Tribune.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume XXXV
Number 253
October 25, 1929
Gallipolis, Ohio

Civil War Nurse: 30 Years An Invalid, Dies At Proctorville; Father Founder Of Gallipolis.

Ironton Evening Tribune
Volume 4
Number 291
October 21, 1929
Ironton, Ohio

Transcribed By: MLT

Col. Robert Safford of Marietta cut down the first tree on the site of Gallipolis in 1790. He came here in the summer of that year with a number of young men from Marietta under direction of Gen. Putnam, who had the contract to build cabins and a stockade where the city park now is, for the housing and protection from Indians of the French settlers who arrived in October.
Co. Safford's daughter died last week in Ironton and was buried in Mound Hill cemetery. The following is taken from the Ironton Tribune:

Mr. William Smith, father of Charles A. and Elmer Smith, former merchants of this city, died at his home near Wales, Friday of last week, aged 82 years, 5 months, and 22 days. He was the oldest resident of Greenfield township and had lived where he died for 52 years. He was a veteran of the civil war and a member of the Methodist church. Mr. Smith was highly respected by all who knew him and leaves a wide circle of friends to mourn his demise.

Death of Henry Smootz
Mr. Henry Smootz, a former resident of this city, died at his home at Vigo, Ross County, Ohio, last Tuesday [Jan 16,1906]. He was a brother of Mrs John Howell and an uncle of Mrs Charles Baker, of this city. He was a soldier during the Civil War and a prominent Odd Fellow.

Mr. Thaddeus Soles an aged soldier of Ewington, whose serious illness has been mentioned and whose life has just been hanging in the balance for many days, passed peacefully away Monday evening about 5:30. The funeral was held Wednesday at 2:30. Burial in charge of Undertaker Butler.

The Gallia Times
Gallipolis, Ohio
January 27, 1921
Vol. XXIII No. 4 p. 1

Obituary
     Thaddeus Franklin Soles was born Jan. 17, 1847, and died Jan. 24, 1921, aged 74 years and 7 days. He united with the church while a young man and tried to live a Christian life by words and actions as his life in this community for the past 48 years will testify.
     In 1870 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Zimmerman, who departed this life in 1902. To this union were born children, three of whom survive - Elmer of Wilkesville, Lydia of Pittsburgh and Frank of Des Moines, Iowa. Jennie died when an infant.
     In 1906 he was married to America Allen, who left to mourn his departure. In his home he was a kind husband and father and will be sadly missed by those left behind. He was a good neighbor, and always willing to help in any way he could. Throughout his long and severe illness he was cheerful and patient and bore his sufferings without complaint, saying he was ready to go whenever the Lord called him. It seems fitting to close this brief eulogy with the following lines from "The Village Blacksmith:"

The funeral was conducted at the Ewington M. E. Church by Rev. Cremeans, burial in the Ewington cemetery by Undertaker Butler.

[Note: Buried in Ewington Cemetery in Huntington Township; per Cogar research, served in Co. F, 195th OVI]

The Gallia Times
Gallipolis, Ohio
Thursday, February 3, 1921
Vol. XXIII No. 5
Transcribed by Jan Rader Top of Page

Death of John Sowards
     Mr. John Sowards died at his home in Crown City on Saturday, August 8, 1908, at 10 o'clock p.m. He was born July 22, 1833, and leaves a wife, one son, one daughter and four sisters.
     Mr. Sowards served throughout the war, being a member Co. D, 5th W. Va. Vol. Inf., and was in more than 100 engagements. He was then ex-Commander of George Crook Post, G. A. R., at Crown City.
     The funeral services were conducted Sunday at the M. E. Church by Rev. John W. Carrol, the burial took place at the Rucker cemetery.

John Sprague Dead
John E. Sprague, a veteran of the Civil War, died at his home near Evergreen, August 26, 1914. He was born in 1838 and was 75 years and 8 months old. In early life he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with Westerman M. E. Church, where he lived a faithful Christian until his death. Because of feeble health he was not permitted the last years of his life to attend church services. His every day life gave evidence of his faith in God and of his hope of heaven.
He was twice married, his first wife being Margaret Sexton. To this union were born five children, three boys and two girls, all of whom survive him. His second wife, Huldah Boggs, preceeded him several years to the better land. He was a true patriot and soldier, a peaceful citizen, a good neighbor, a kind and indulgent father, and the surviving kindred are comforted in the truth that "he hath entered into the rest that remains for the children of God." His funeral service was held at the Westerman Church Friday afternoon by Rev. W. F. Fulton. Burial near Prospect by Glassburn.
W. J. F.

Death of Jno. E. Sprague
John E. Sprague, a civil war veteran, residing near Bidwell, and aged 75 years, died Wednesday night of disease of the kidneys. He was a good neighbor and kind father and quite prominent and well to do. The remains were interred Friday.
He left sons, Elza and Emory S. of Bidwell and Edward M. of Cleveland. Daughters Mrs. Maggie Stone of Addison and Mrs. Fannie Mossman of Bidwell.

Old Soldier Dead
Mr. Alfred St. Clair, 78, an old soldier, died at his home in this city Friday. The funeral was held Sunday, burial in Mound Hill cemetery.

Death of A. W. Stevens
Death invaded the home of A. W. Stevens, living near Adamsville, this county, Wednesday, and removed from this life that venerable gentleman. He had been in failing health for over two years and was sixty-three years of age. He was a soldier in the 91st Ohio Infantry and served his country almost three years. In the fall of 1864 he was captured in the Shenandoah valley and was an inmate of Libby prison for five months. He was a member of the I. Z. Haning (?) Post G.A.R. at Rio Grande, and is the third member that has died since the organization of the post two years ago.
Mr. Stevens was an active business man and has left a very fine farm and home to his family. He leaves a wife and six children. His son William resides in Texas; Amos near his father's home and Eugene and Lucy still reside at the parental home. Mrs. Dora Denney, of Springfield township, and Mrs. Maggie Wood, of Columbus, are the other children. All except William were with their father in his last sickness. Mr. Stevens was buried at Calvary cemetery in Rio Grande Friday forenoon. The sermon was preached by Prof. J. M. Davis and interment was by the Grand Army Post.

Death Of An Old Soldier
David Stewart, aged 82 years and a well known old soldier passed away Sunday, March 7, after a short illness with catarrh of the stomach.
He was a son of Jesse Stewart and was born in Gallia County, where he has always lived. He was twice married and is survived by a widow and one daughter, Mrs. Martin of Mason County, W. Va.
The funeral was held Tuesday morning at the Lincoln Ridge church and the burial was in charge of Undertaker Wetherholt.

[Note: from death certificate, buried in Dickey Cemetery in Harrison Township; b. April 2, 1833; from Cogar research, served in Co. H, 32nd OVI]

Fred Stewart Dead
Frederick G. Stewart, one of Rio Grande's best citizens, passed away Friday morning, Nov. 27, 1914. He was 68 years of age and had been in failing health for a long time. The funeral was held under the auspices of the Centreville lodge of Masons on Sunday morning. Rev. W. J. Fulton delivered the funeral sermon and Prof. C. O. Clark read an obituary.
Mr. Stewart was a Civil War veteran, having enlisted in Company G, Ohio Heavy Artillery. He had been a consistent member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Stewart is survived by his wife, Fannie S. Lawrence Stewart, and three daughters, Mrs. Ethel Neal of Mt. Sterling, Mrs. E. Y. Neal of Lockbourne and Mrs. Frank M. McKeever of Marion. Two sons died a number of years ago. The bereaved family has the sympathy of many friends in their loss.

Gallipolis Bulletin
December 3, 1914
No. 47 p. 1
Transcribed by Jan Rader Top of Page

Stormont, S.B.

Death of S. B. Stormont
Mr. J.W. Stormont telegrahped his brother, Mr. A.J. Stormont from Dighton, Kas., yesterday stating that he got there just in time to see his father, Mr. S.B. Stormont, buried, he having died Tuesday. The deceased went to Kansas with his family in the spring of '85.
He was born in Westmoreland, County, Pa., and came to Lawrence County, with his parents when he was 14 years of age. He after marriage went to housekeeping in Guyan township, and lived there 13 years, moving to Harrison township, where he lived until he went to Kansas. He was a highly moral, good citizen, commanding the highest respect of all who knew him. He was a soldier and member of John Leeper Post of this county. He was born in 1830.

[Note: the 1880 census shows this to be Sam B. Stormont and his sons are John W. and Augustus among others. His Civil War unit was the 173rd OVI.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
September 11, 1897
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Obituary - Straight
     Lewis Straight, son of Silas C. and Sarah Atwood Straight, was born March 5, 1839, in Muskingum County, Ohio, died Nov. 3, 1919, aged 80 years, 7 months and 29 days.
     Mr. Straight was one of a family of nine children, all of whom preceded him to the Great Beyond save one sister, Mrs. Permelia Knox, who made her home with the deceased for several years last past.
     Mr. Straight removed with his parents to Lawrence County, Ohio, where he grew to manhood and at the breaking out of the late Civil War he heard his Country's call and volunteered in Co. H, 9th W. Va. Inf., said regiment being later consolidated with the 5th W. Va., forming the 1st W. Va. Veterans to which he re-inlisted as a veteran of the great war.
     He was wounded at the battle of Cloyd Mountain, May 9, 1864, and while wounded was taken prisoner and held a prisoner of war for about six months, having been detained in those two famous Confederate prisons of Andersonville and Libby.
     Mr. Straight never recovered from the effects of said wound and the effects of same caused his demise.
Mr. Straight was united in marriage to Mary E. Waddell Dec. 9, 1869, and to this union were born four children, John A. Straight, Sarah E. Baker, Jane Grube, deceased, and Arilla McCarley, three of whom with the wife and mother also survive. He is also survived by seventeen grandchildren.
     Mr. Straight united with the Christian Church at Mt. Vernon about forty-five years ago and was baptized thirty-five years ago, and he always lived in accordance with the teachings of his church.
Uncle Lewis, as he was familiarly called, will be greatly missed and his place can never be filled, but we must bow in submission to Him, who doeth all things well.

The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Orval Hall on Wednesday, November 5 at Flag Springs. Burial by undertaker Albert...

[Note: Has stone; buried in Flag Springs in WA]

Gallipolis Bulletin
November 13, 1919; p. 5
Transcribed by Jan Rader Top of Page

Death of Capt. Chas. Stuart
   Our citizens will one and all be pained to hear of the death of Capt. Charles Stuart, of Lincoln, Harrison Township, Sunday night, September 25th 1898.
   Our particulars of his death are somewhat meagre, not having seen any of his relatives, but it currently reported that he was seized with apoplexy, passing away soon after. It is known that he had been ill for a week or more with something like a stroke , but rallied and seemed much better Saturday and it is said was about the house Saturday and Sunday. Undertaker Wetherholt went out this morning to look after the body, and on his return we may have further particulars. His death casts a gloom over his many acquaintances here where he was universally known and highly esteemed.
   He was the son of Robert and Letitia Stuart, and was born in Guernsey County, this State, coming to this County and locating in Harrison Township in 1846. October 12, 1848 he was united in marriage with Missouri J. Mc Call, a native of the County, who only a few years ago preceeded him to the better land, He was the father of James R. Stuart, now a resident of Charleston, W. Va., Latitia, deceased, John T. Stuart of Harrison; Wm. S., deceased, Mary Ann, deceased, Mrs. Rachel A., wife of J. P.Cageny, of Catawha Island, O., Mrs. America E, wife of U. S. Townsend of Mount Vernon, O., Mrs. Anna J. Clendenin, wife of J. Will Clendenin, Charles Oscar Stuart, of this City, and Miss Orrie Gertrude Stuart, at home.
   Capt. Stuart was elected sheriff of this County in 1875 and again re-elected in 1872, serving two terms to the entire satisfaction of his republican constituency and the people. He also served as member of the Board of Education of this City and member of the Soldiers' Relief Commission of this County, and perhaps in various other places of trust and responsibility and was always a welcome personage in any gathering, where his proverbial good nature and ever ready wit added
cheerfulness and pleasure.
   He served in the Civil War as First Lieutenant in Company E, 141st O. N. G. a full term and was mustered out September 1864, re-enlisting in February 1865, recruiting a company attached to the 193D. O. V. I. and served till the close of the war. He was tall amd commanding in appearance and whoever seen his striking resemblance to President Lincoln was commented upon a fact in which Capt. Stuart took much pride, and there is no doubt but that in mind disposition he was much like him. Harrison Township has not lost a better citizen in her history than Charles Stuart, and residing in this City for twenty years as he did, and owning nice property here until recently, we feel as well as Harrison that we have lost a good citizen as well as she.
   The funeral services of the late Capt. Charles Stuart will be conducted at his late home at Lincoln Wednesday morning most likely by Rev. E. H. Gelvin. The funeral cortege will then start to Gallipolis, escorted by the members of the G. A. R. Post of Lincoln. On arriving at this city, they will be met by Col. Cadot Post of this City, of which he was a member, and the remains taken to Pine Street Cemetery and intered by Undertaker Wetherholt under the auspices of Cadot Post. The Pall Beareres will be selected from Cadot Post.
   Capt. Stuart was 72 years old. He had been improving from his illness up to Sunday evening. His son John and family were with him Sunday evening and they had sit around and talked pleasantly until about half past 9 o'clock, when they bid him good night and the folks went to bed, leaving him preparing to retire. John had not much more than got up stairs when he heard him fall and ran down stairs and found him on the floor. He gasped twice and was gone. It is supposed that agreeable with his custom he had knelt for prayer before retiring, and was stricken with death while engaged in
devotional exercises.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume X
Number 75
September 26, 1898
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed by: MLT

Death of William Summers
   William Summers died at his residence in Gallipolis, Ohio, January 6, 1891, in the 56th year of his age. Having been sick a long time from a general breaking down of the system, brought on by exposure during the late War. Mr. Summers was a member of the 18th Ohio Battery, under Captain Charles Aleshire, and was a brave and good soldier. He was captured by the rebels and lay in a prison a long time, where he contracted the disease from which he died. He leaves a wife and a son, Frank, to mourn his loss.
   Three brothers still survive him, among them Captain James Summers, of this city. He was a son of the old veteran California Steamboat Captain W. S. Summers, who still survives him at the advanced age of 87 years, and who is hale and hearty. Mr. Summers was an engineer by trade. He was an industrious citizen, and a good and kind husband, having a genial and kind disposition. May his soul rest in peace with his Maker, Who gave it, for the Lord's will must be done.
   A. R. W.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Volume XXIV
Number 9
January 13, 1891
Gallipolis, Ohio

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Death of Marcus V. Swigert
     Marcus Valentine Swigert, aged 73, died last Friday morning at his late residence near Gallipolis after a lingering illness. The funeral services were held on Sunday, with Rev. J. W. McCormick officiating, and the interment was at Mound Hill cemetery.
     Besides his widow, two sons, Marcus and Frank, and two daughters, Stella and Cora, and one brohter, John A. Swigert, of Gallipolis, he leaves to mourn his loss another brother, F. R. Swigert, of Fayetteville, Ark., and one sister, Mrs. Rober Nesbitt, of Downe, Kan.
     The deceased was born near Gallipolis and has resided in Gallia County all his life. He was a veteran of the civil war, having been a member of Troop L., of the 7th Ohio Cavalry, and participated in the raid on Andersonville prison to liberate the Union prisoners when word of Lee's surrender prevented them from carrying out the daring plot. There are now only fifteen members of this troop living.

WELL KNOWN FARMER
Has Gone to His Last Reward
     George N. Swisher, son of Solomon and Nancy (McCarty) Swisher, was born October 31, 1840, died April 4, 1925.
     He was united in marriage to Lucina King, Dec. 26, 1870, who departed this life March 27, 1924. To this union were born Ettie George and Nora Davis of Gallipolis, R.D.; Harlow of Middleport and Maurice of Cheshire.
     Thirteen granchildren, five greatgrandchildren, one half brother, one half sister and a host of loving nieces and nephews are left to mourn the loss of a good man.
     He had builded an unspotted character, alway quiet, modest and sympathetic, and deserves the good name his friends gave him. A ma**y man, a man among men, he respected the opinions of others, was kind and patient with those who differed with him and was always ready to make concessions rather than -break the thread of friendship.
     He never united with any church but gave liberally to its support. He said he would not want to live where there were no churches and he was a firm believer in a true and living God.
     He hated evil in all its forms and loved the good with all his heart. He bore his afflictions with patience and altho blind for three years greeted his friends with a smile until the last.
     All that loving hands could do was done for him but HE who doeth all things well called and he is not, for God took him . He fully realized his time was short and told his son he was getting ready to go.
     The funeral was held at the home, services being conducted by Rev. Mossman. The large number present showed the high esteem in which he was held. The floral offerings were most beautiful. Burial was at Gravel Hill cemetry by Undertaker DeMaine

[Not mentioned was the fact that George N. Swisher served in the Union Army. Pvt Swisher was a member of the Ohio National Guard 16th battalion. He also served in the 141st Regiment of the Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Company D]
Contributed by Cheryl Enyart

W. H. Swisher Dead
W. H. Swisher dropped dead from heart failure at his home on Island Side in Gallipolis on Tuesday afternoon, June 2, 1914, aged 74 years. He had been at work in his garden under the river bank and fell dead at the top of the bank while returning. The deceased was a well-known and highly respected citizen and is survived by his widow and seven children. No funeral arrangements have been made as yet.

Death of Mr. Switzer
     Mr. George R. Switzer of Little Chickamauga, whose illness had been mentioned by us died Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock June 30, 1909, of heart trouble complicated with other troubles.
     His funeral services will be conducted Friday at 10 a.m. at Bethel Church near his late home by Rev. John W. McCormick assisted by Rev. Mr. Morrison, minister of the M.E. Church on Gallipolis circuit, the interment following at the same place by Hayward & Son. The pall bearers selected are Messrs. James Thompson, James Walker, J.R. Safford, Garrett Yeager, L. Gaston and Jacob Miller.
     Mr. Switzer was a son of the late John and Sallie Switzer and was born in a house opposite the Gilman farm and lived on Chickamauga all his life.
     He was united in marriage with Mary E. Morton, an estimable lady and by her became the father of Mrs. Newton Jones of Green Township,; Mrs. Bert Hodge of Washington; Mrs. Ira Copeland, Mrs. Ed Culp of Springfield Township; Frank in Alabama; Penn and Harry in Tacoma, WA and Homer at home. Of his parents' there is but one survivor, Mrs. Wellington Hawkins.
     He was a gallant soldier of the 91st. O.V.I. and continued through the war and drew $30 a month-pension for his disabilities. Dr. Safford recalls that at the Battle of Lynchburg he dropped senseless and was supposed to be dead for sometime, from a cannonball passing very close to him, but never touching him.
     He lived the quiet uneventful life of the average farmer, belonged to the M.E. Church for many years, was well liked and respected. Mrs. Louise Hankins of Springfield, Ohio is visiting the family...[rest of article missing].

[Note: Death Certificate: Born July 6, 1839, died June 30, 1909...parents not listed....1850 Census George Switzer 10 living with Solomon Switzer 40, Ellen & Ellis 15, Jonus (?) 12 and Amanda 6)

Ex-Sheriff Switzer Dead
     Ex-Sheriff Switzer, died suddenly at his home about four and a half miles out the Chickamauga road Sunday morning, Nov. 1, 1908, at the age of 64 years.
     He had been in town as late as 4 o'clock Saturday, and complained of not feeling at all well, bought some medicine, which he went off without taking away, and remarked to some one that he thought he ought to have some one with him, and after he arrived at home got Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Smith, colored people living on his farm to come and stay with him. About fifteen minutes before he died Sunday morning, he began to complain of his trouble which grew worse until he died.
     Mr. Switzer resided in town while sheriff, and was well and favorably known to every one, but it was not known, generally, that he was in poor health from heart trouble, and had been for two years, hence his death came as a great surprise. His wife was in Columbus, having been up on a visit to her daughter Mabel, who has been sojourning there.
     He enlisted in the 91st O.V.I. when a mere boy of 17 and served three years, and drew a pension of $17 a month. His regiment participated in some of the greatest battles of the war under Col. Turley, those of Cedar Creek, Lynchburg and others. After the close of the war he returned to the farm of his father, the late Commissioner Valentine H. Switzer. He was an ardent Republican and was elected Sheriff in 1887, serving two terms of two years each, when he again returned to the farm. He some years ago held various minor offices in his township, was a member of the Methodist Church and Cadot Post G. A. R. under whose auspices his funeral was held.
     He is survived by his wife and two other children, Arthur P. Switzer of New York, and Charles H. of this city. He is also survived by one own brother C. J. Switzer of Washington, D. C., and two half brothers Attorney Robert M. Switzer of this city, and Benjamin M. Switzer, conductor on the K. & M. R. R.
     His funeral services were conducted at Mt. Zion church Wednesday at one o'clock by Rev. J. W. McCormick Assisted by Rev. Morrison, and the burial followed at the same place by Undertaker Hayward & Son.
     He was charitable, friendly, good natured and well liked by every one, and a wide circle of friends regret his death.