Gallia County Civil War Obituaries T

Taps Sound: For James C. Tate, a Well Known Citizen of Kyger
Funeral Tuesday
     James C. Tate, an old soldier and one of the well-known men of the county, died at his home in Kyger Sunday morning.
     Mr. Tate took a deep interest in public affairs, was a lover of race horses and drove his own in a race here two or three years ago, was an active and devoted member of the M. E. Church, and was a man of positive conviction which he frequently set forth in communications to the county papers. He owned and operated the grain mill at Kyger for many years.
     Mr. Tate was born in Venango County, Pennsylvania, on May 26, 1833. He came to Gallia County with his parents in 1839, where he resided continuously until his death. His grandfather, James Tate, for whom he was named, was a soldier in the war of 1812, and received a wound in the breast from which he died in a few months.
     Mr. Tate was a soldier in the civil war, serving in Co. F, 192nd Ohio, and participated in a number of engagements in the Shenandoah campaign.
     Mr. Tate is survived by his third wife, a son, Hugh Tate, and three daughters, Mrs. Lewis Athey, Mrs. Charles Mack and Mrs. Harry M. Womeldorff.
     Mr. Tate was aware the end was near and in part planned his funeral, which was conducted by Rev. G. S. Lightner at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Burial at Kyger by Biggs and Harpold. The services were attended by a large crowd of friends and neighbors.

Gallipolis Journal
Volume 96, No. 33
September 11, 1914
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

James Tate Dead
James O. Tate, one of Gallia County's best residents, passed away at his home at Kyger on Sunday, September 6, 1914, aged 81 years. The funeral and burial were held Tuesday. He is survived by his widow; one son, Hugh Tate, and by the following daughters: Mrs. Fanny Womeldorff, Mrs. Lily Athey and Mrs. Hattie Mack.
Mr. Tate was born in Venago County, Pennsylvania, and came to Gallia County in 1839. He enlisted in Co. F, 192nd Ohio and served through the campaigns in the Shenandoah Valley. After the war he was engaged in the milling business in Kyger for many years. Mr. Tate was a well-read man and made frequent contributions to the newspapers on matters concerning the welfare of the public. He was a good citizen, with numerous friends and his death is a great loss to the community.

Chas. Taylor Dead
Charles Taylor, a well known colored man, passed away last Sunday at his home on Pine Street. He is survived by several children.

[Note: From Death Certificate and Tombstone: Buried in Pine Street Colored Cemetery; Born March 20, 1850, died January 25, 1914; Served Co. C, 5th USC]

Francis Thevenir Died Last Friday
Mr. Francis C. Thevenir died at his home on Garfield Ave., Friday, October 22, 1909, aged 75 years. Mr. Thevenin was born in this county and was the son of Collin and Mary Ann, his father being a native of France. He leaves a wife and several children and a sister, Mrs. Thomas Dale and three brothers, Thomas and Abner, of Green township, and Robert of West Virginia. He was a soldier and belonged to the 33d Ohio, Col. Montgomery's regiment and served over four years. The funeral services were conducted Sunday at Mina Chapel by Rev. R. E. Dunn. Interment following at the same place by Wetherholt.

Robert Thivener Dead
     Robert Thivener, son of Collen and Bolla Thivenir, was born Jan. 1, 1831, and died May 7, aged 88 years, 4 months and 6 days. He was buried Thursday, May 9. He was married to Joanna Williams and to them were born nine sons, four of whom survive, Rev. Robert Jr., Steven J., Charles M., and John Franklin. Besides his sons he leaves one brother, Taylor Thivener.
     Mr. Thivener enlisted in the beginning of the Civil War and served until the close. He was wounded once.
Forty-five years ago he united with the church, was an elder in the church at Tucker's Branch, W. Va. He lived and died in the Christian faith.
     The burial was at St. Nicholas church by undertaker Stevers. Funeral by Rev. John L. Porter.

Thomas, Benjamin Franklin

Death Of B. F. Thomas
   Mr. Benjamin Franklin Thomas, of this City, died suddenly of paralysis of the heart, at his beautiful home, at Undercliff, a mile below the city, Saturday evening, about six o'clock, May 7, 1898.
   Mr. Thomas had been in poor health for sometime, and a week ago had an attack, something like paralysis, and a physician was called, but he improved, and though the family had been warned of his liability to another attacl, they were not prepared for his sudden death, and it came as a terrible shock to them, and they have the deepest sympathy of all, Mr. Thomas was partially paralyzed in the army, and was discharged after eighteen months service as Lieutenant in Battery B, West Virginia Light Artillery, and drew a pension for such disability. Saturday evening he was missed from his home, and a search for him revealed that he had taken the milk bucket, gone to the barn and partially milked the cow, and set the bucket one side and toppled over unconsious, and was found with his head resting upon his hand. He only breathed a time or two after he was found.
   The funeral services will be conducted by Revs. A. J. Hawk and E. H. Gelvin at his home Tuesday, at an hour given later, when he will be laid away to rest at Mound Hill by Hayward & Son under the direction of the United Commercial Travelers, the only Order of which he was a member.
   However, he was a member of the M. E. Church, a splendid patriotic citizen and soldier, an honest and upright man, a kind and loving husband, and an affectionate father, and his death has brought the deepest sorrow to a happy home.
   Mr. Thomas was born at Summerfield, Monroe County, Ohio, October 19, 1834. When a young school teacher he was united in marriage with Miss Nancy Stormont, the winsome daughter of Andrew and Mary Stormont of Harrison Township, this County. This was October 20, 1857. He continued to teach until the war broke out, when he enlisted at Arabia, Lawrence County. In 1870 he took the road as a traveling salesman and was very successful, commanding a large salary. He
traveled successively for grocery, hat and shoes houses, and was widely knoown as a clever gentleman and a most agreeable companion. He came to Gallipolis in 1881 and bought the Pretty Sisson property next to J. W. Gardner's, where he lived until last year, when he bought Col. W. H. Harvey's beautiful suburban home, "Undercliff," below town.
   He was the father of eight children, five of whom survive him, as follows: A. C. Thomas, cashier of the Trust and Savings Bank of Huntington; J. A. Thomas, foundryman, of Terra Haute, Ind.; Miss Ann and Miss Mabel at home and Boyd, traveling for Dolliver, Goodale & Company, of Boston. All are here to attend the funeral services. He left four brothers and one sister, namely: Samuel, merchant at Sand Fork; John N., Deputy Audit of Lawrence County; W. E., drygoods salesman of wellston; A. R. O. Thomas, dealer in genereal merchandise at Proctorville, and Mrs. Eleanor Rucker, of Proctorville, the most of whom, if not all will be here to pay the last tribute of respect to a relative when they regarded with nothing but the kindness affection.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume IX
Number 110
May 9, 1898
Gallipolis, Ohio

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Death of Mr. Thomas
     Mr. Matthew Thomas, of Chambersburg, died Thursday night, August 20, of a complication of troubles at the age of 60 years. Mr. Thomas is survived by his wife, who was Nancy J. Stetson and sons Harry, of Chillicothe, Chauncey at home, and daughters, Mrs. D. D. Moore, of Xenia, Mrs. Arthur Yoho, of Gallipolis, Mrs. John Finley of Clay township, Mrs. John Sherschell, of Carlton, Misses Mae and Ruby, Mrs. Earl Nye and Miss Esther, of Gallipolis.
     He enlisted in Co. I 36th O.V.I, and served three years and four months in the Civil War, was postmaster of Chambersburg four years, and at the time of his death was mayor. He belonged to the G. A. R. and was liked by everyone.
     His funeral services were conducted at the Chambersburg M. E. Church Sunday morning at 10 o'clock and burial at Bethel under the auspices of Levi P. Morton Post G. A. R.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Vol. XVI No. 40
August 28, 1908
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

Thomas
Mr. William Thomas, a veteran of the Civil War, died at his home in Cheshire Township Wednesday of last week and the funeral services were held at Poplar Ridge Friday by Rev. Moore. He leaves a widow and several children to mourn their loss.

Good Man Gone
     We regret to chronicle the death of Mr. T. B. Thompson, of Cheshire, who died Sunday morning after a long illness with consumption. He was about 50 years of age and leaves a wife and five children to mourn their loss. Mr. Thompson was a veteran of the civil war and drew a pension of $24 per month. He was postmaster of Cheshire during the Cleveland administration and made a fine record.
     Besides his family he left one sister, Mrs. A. B. Harding, mother of Editor Harding. Mr. Thompson was an honorable, straightforward gentleman and was highly respected by all his neighbors.
     Funeral services were conducted at two o'clock Monday October 5, 1903, interment following at the grave-yard near Wm. Shuler's. The Bulletin joins the many friends of the family in extending sympathy.

[Note: Buried in Shuler Cemetery in Cheshire township. From tombstone: Born October 10, 1841, Died October 4, 1903; Co. D. 141st OVI]

Thornton, Arphaxed D.

In Memory
     Arphaxed D. Thornton, son of William J. and Nancy Duval Thornton, was born in Morgan county, Ohio, July 21, 1841, and passed away May 7, 1930 aged 88 years, 9 months and 16 days. When he was 20 years of age the great Civil War came on, and he enlisted in Company I, 118th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and gave almost three and a half years in the service of his country.
     In 1867 he was united in marriage to Mariah Pennel. To this union were born five boys and two girls, Lewis, Clark and John, all of Walnut township, Elmer of Rocky Hill, Sarah Ellen of Columbus, Colfax and Mary having preceded him in death. His wife departed this life in 1895.
     He was again united in marriage to Romaine Chron, and to them was born a daughter Ada at home. Ada’s mother died in 1908, and from that time, although a small girl, the cares of the home and family have largely fallen upon her and she has done her part nobly and well.
     Mr. Thornton was a member of the United Brethren church and for many years a faithful attendant. Being of a cheerful disposition, he made many friends who still long remember his pleasant smile. Although his last years were filled with almost continual suffering, he did not complain, but often expressed his faith in God and his readiness to leave this world.
     About 80 years of his life was spent in his home neighborhood and in his passing the community has lost a good neighbor. He will be greatly missed in his community and home. He leaves to mourn their loss besides children, grandchildren and great, grandchildren, many other relatives and friends.

Card of Thanks...We desire to thank all those who so kindly assisted us in any way during the illness and death of our beloved father; also Rev. Beagle for his consoling words, the funeral director for his efficient services, and all those who sent flowers. The Children.

Civil War Veteran Passes
A. D. Thornton, aged 89 and a veteran of the Civil War, died at his home in Walnut township Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. He had lived practically all of his life in that township. He is survived by six children; Lewis and Clark who with their families live nearby, John and Aida, at home, Elmer at Rocky Hill and Sarah of Columbus. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in the Walnut Ridge Church with Rev. Beagle officiating and burial in charge of O. E. Elliot will follow in the Drummond family cemetery.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, May 8, 1930
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Henry Thornton Dead
Henry Thornton, one of Harrison Township's most highly respected citizens, died Tuesday morning, August 20, 1918, aged 93 years. He was the oldest Civil War veteran in the County. The funeral was held at the Thornton home Wednesday. He was a splendid old man and had most of his faculties at the time of his death and had been a well-known farmer in his vicinity.
The deceased is survived by his widow, who is quite old, and eleven children, one of whom is Isaac, formerly local hotel manager. Mrs. W. D. Halley of this city is his grand-daughter. His is the first death in the family.

[Buried in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Harrison Township, Gallia County, Ohio; Co. K., 78th OVI]

George Tipton, Old Soldier, Died Here Friday
     The death of Mr. George E. Tipton occurred May 20th at the age of eighty-one years nine months and four days. He was a private in the First Regiment, Co. G. Ohio Heavy Artillery, and a member of the Holiness Christian Church of Christ to which he was faithful to the end.
     He leaves to mourn their loss a widow, seven children and a host of friends. He was a good and faithful companion and father and bore his suffering patiently.
     The funeral services were Sunday afternoon at the house, 911 Third avenue, under the auspices of the G. A. R. Post and Rev. John N. McCarley with burial at Pine Street cemetery.

In Memory
     George T. Tipton, son of Nicholas and Ellen Estep Tipton, was born in Cambridge, Ohio, August 16, 1839, and died May 20, 1921, aged 81 years, 9 months and 4 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Susan Folden of Gallia County, January 12, 1859. Six children were born to this union: Wilson of Caledonia, Margaret L, now Mrs. Frank Cremeens of Waterloo, Mary Jane, no Mrs. Kanah Clark of Gallipolis, John D., of Logan, J. C. of Glenrock, Wyoming, and Harvey, who preceded the deceased to the Spirit World.
     Mr. Tipton volunteered for service in the Civil War in 1861 with Company G, First Ohio Heavy Artillery in the John Leaper Post No. 397 and received an honorable discharge in 1865. At the close of the war he became a Christian, joined the United Brethren Church and since that time has been in close communion with God. Mrs. Susan Tipton died March 9, 1874, at the age of 32 years.
     On May 3 of the same year Mr. Tipton united in marriage to Miss Sarah F. Boster, and to this union were born three children: Ada now Mrs. Eli Evans, of Gallipolis, Charles of Kyger, and Myrtle, who died in infancy. Mrs. Sarah Tipton died September 29, 1913.
     Mr. Tipton was again united in marriage July 9, 1914, to Mrs. Frances Blackman. In 1876 he was transferred to the Methodist Episcopal Church and in February of 1921 joined the Holiness Christian Church of Christ at Bethel of Gallipolis of which he was a member when he died. Mr. Tipton was one of a family of four children and only one sister is yet living. She is Mrs. Martha Ford of Grand Rapids, Mich.
     Also there remains to lament his departure, a widow and an innumerable host of more distant relatives and friends. Not as one having no hope, but as a Saint of God he was a kind father and loving husband. He bore his illness with patience, and on being told he had but a short time to live he looked up with a smile and said: "Glory to God, I am going home.

Death of W. G. Tope
     W. G. Tope passed away at Northup, Sunday night, Jan. 13, 1918, after several months illness with complications. He was 75 years old, a veteran of the Civil war, and a resident of Gallia county all his life . He was a man well liked by all who knew him and a prominent farmer for years, and a large number of friends mourn his death.
     The deceased is survived by his widow Mrs. Mollie Eachus Tope and three children, Mrs. Lillian McCall of Clay Lick, Walton at London, O., and Claude at home, and five by a former wife, Mrs. Hattie Brumey [sic] of Lancaster, Mrs. Bertha Minor of Adamsville, Nelson of Springfield, Everett of Canton, O., and Albert of Patriot.
     Three sisters and three brothers survive.
     The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the home with interment in charge of Myers.

The Gallipolis Tribune
Friday January 18, 1918
Vol. XLVII No. 3, p. 1 Roll 11
Transcribed and Submitted by: Linda Tope Trent

C. Topping Dead
     Cincinnatus, son of William and Susan Gooch Topping, was born near Rodney, Gallia County, Feb. 27, 1845, and departed this life Oct. 15, 1918, aged 73 years, 9 months and 18 days. He was one of eleven children, the others having preceded him in death.
     During the Civil War he enlisted in the 141st O.V.I., Company F, and after faithful service was mustered out with his regiment Sept. 3, 1864.
     In 1867 he was married to Fannie A. Hill, who died May 8, 1896. To them were born six children, Anna Thompson near Rodney, George W., Fred and Etta Rees deceased, Charles H. near Addison, and Ross G. of East Liverpool. His second marriage was to Nellie Russell. To them were born three daughters, Esta Marie, Fannie E. and Minnie F., all at home.
     Excepting the time spent in military service his life was lived in Gallia County. In early life he embraced faith in Christ and united with the M. E. Church in Porter and remained a steadfast believer and faithful member until death. He was an affectionate husband, a tender and loving parent, a kind neighbor and good citizen and will be greatly missed.

[Note: Buried in Fairview/Long cemetery in Springfield Township, Gallia County, Ohio]

John R. Topping
     John R. Topping was born in Gallia County, Ohio, March 17, 1844, died April 8, 1914, at his home near Rio Grande, aged 70 years, 1 month and 3 days. He was married to Emily Ham, August 20, 1870, and to this union he became the father of seven children, Mrs. Art Hosley of Curtis, Lucas County, Ohio, Will of Jerry City, Wood County, Ohio, Emmett of Bloomsdale, Wood County, Ohio, Charley and Mrs. Charles White near the old home. Mrs. Topping died May 26, 1907, after which he married Mrs. Anna Sherritt on April 8, 1908, who with the children and nineteen grandchildren and two brothers Ira of Waverly, Ohio and Joseph of Rio Grande survive him.
     Mr. Topping was a soldier in the Civil War and enlisted in the 1st O H. Artillery June 29, 1863 and was discharged in 1865. He was under General Sherman and spent most of the time in Tennessee, North and South Carolina. After his return he has resided in Gallia County, being engaged in farming and took pride in calling. He had been in failing health for sometime and grew rapidly worse until death came to relieve him Wednesday morning. He was a quiet man and an obliging neighbor and by his death the wife loses a good husband and the children a loving father.
     His funeral was held Friday forenoon at the Baptist Church of Rio Grande. Services conducted by the Pastor Rev. Fulton. Six old soldiers were pallbearers-Josiah Irwin, William Ham, William Rainer, W. J. Noel, Evan Edwards, and John Jones. Burial by Davis of Thurman.

[Note: Buried in Calvary Baptist Cemetery in Raccoon Township, Gallia county, Ohio]

Gallipolis Bulletin
No. 16, P. 4
April 16, 1914
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin Top of Page

Bennet Tribett
At the Military Post, Three Crossing, Sweetwater, Nebraska Territory, on the 14th day of Dec. 1862, of pneumonia, Mr. Bennet Tribett, of Company B, 6th. Ohio Volunteer Calvary; Col. Collins, commanding; age 18 years, 10 months and 9 days, son of Cornelius and Elizabeth Tribett of Coolsville, Athens County, Ohio.
The subject of this was a most noble speciman of a young man, and few of his age equalled him in uprightness and straight forwardness. He was honest and fair in all of his dealings and intercourse with his fellow creatures, never stooping to anything that was [missing rest of article]

Asa Trowbridge Dead
Asa Trowbridge, one of the best known residents of the lower end of the county, died at his home in Crown City last Sunday morning, at the age of 63 years. He was an undertaker and had filled the office of justice of the peace for many years. He had been twice married and is survived by his second wife and the following children by his first wife: Mrs. Grace Kuhn of Lancaster, Ohio; Mrs. Charles Elam of Crown City, Ohio; Charles T. Trowbridge of St. Louis, Mo.; Oliver To Trowbridge, of Portsmouth, Ohio.
The funeral services from his home at Crown City Tuesday were largely attended. Mr. Trowbridge had the friendship of all who knew him and his place will be hard to fill.

We are sorry to note the death of John W. Trowbridge, late member of the Fourth W. VA. Volunteer Infantry, at Rose Bud last Sunday evening, aged 57 years. His death was caused by heart disease and rheumatism. He was an honest man, and leaves several children to mourn their loss.

[Note: Buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Ohio Township, Gallia County, Ohio; died June 2, 1895.]

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

Unroe
The funeral of Mr. Jacob Unroe was conducted at Mina Chapel last Friday afternoon by Rev. Edward Sheets, interment following at the same place by Wetherholt. Mr. Unroe was a member of Capt. Gatewood's heavy artillery and drew a pension of $30 per month. He had been blind for many years and was 64 years of age. A wife and eight children are left to mourn their loss.

Geo. Valentine Dead
George J. Valentine passed away Tuesday at his home on Mill Creek, aged 76 years. The funeral services were held at Epworth M. E. Church Thursday afternoon by Rev. A. P. Cherrington, interment following in Pine street cemetery by Wetherholt.
Mr. Valentine is survived by five sons, George M., R. E., E. H., C. F., and L. A. Valentine and two daughters, Mrs. Geo. Olaker, of Bidwell, and Mrs. John Dodson, of Columbus. He was an old soldier and the pallbearers were selected from the members of the G. A. R. The family will have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.

Van Vleck, Jay Addison, Dr.

Dr. Van Vleck Dead
Aged Dentist Passes After Many Weeks of Suffering
     Dr. Jay Van Vleck of upper First avenue died at half past seven o'clock this Saturday
morning, August 10, 1912. The time of the funeral services has not yet been determined upon but will be on the arrival of his son, Dr. Eugene Van Vleck from Huntington. The burial will be at Pine street cemetery where many of his relatives are buried under the direction of Undertaker Hayward, probably Monday morning.
     The Doctor had not been out in town for five weeks and bedfast for three weeks with a dropsical affection, complicated with the infirmities of old age. He received every care and attention necessary for the alleviation of his infirmities, from his son Samuel and other friends, who at this time are about worn out with fatigue for in the past three weeks he has been perfectly helpless and his wife also.
     Dr. Van Vleck was born in Madison county, New York, 86 years ago the 25th of this month. He had brothers John, Samuel, William, Edward and Dorsey, and one sister who married and lived in Portsmouth. He was the last of the family to survive.
     He left New York came to Portsmouth when 19 years of age, going thence to Marietta and returning located in Gallipolis the same year as a weaver, that being his trade and occupation. He was united in marriage soon after coming here to Miss Mary McNeal who survives him though in feeble health, and they became the parents of ten children. Two died in infancy. The rest lived to be over 40 years years of age, and he is survived by three sons, Samuel of this city, Dr. John Van Vleck of Los Angeles, Cal., and Dr. Eugene Van Vleck of Huntington, and one daughter Mrs. J. A. Reynolds of Addison, this county. The Doctor established himself here in the weaving business and made coverlets, blankets and carpets and did a prosperous business, and the quality of the products he turned out were such as as to give him great reputation. The possessor of a Van Vleck coverlet or carpet prides himself on the fact to this day.
     A year or two before the Civil War, he took to dentistry. He was an ingenious and skillful mechanic and was soon the leading dentist of this and surrounding country. At about the breaking out of the war, he sold his loom to a Mr. Kellar of Center Point, who moved it there. The Doctor taught him the art of running it, but Mr. Kellar sickened and died and the loom is said to be standing out there yet. During the war he traveled for the government with the Ohio state troops about to their camps as a dental surgeon, returning to this city and has always been regarded with the highest respect as one of the pioneer citizens of the town, and his wife came also from a family regarded with much esteem.
     They have both been fine old citizens of the town for so many years that they were known to every one, and a wide acquaintance will receive the news of his death with regret. We have Dr. Van Vleck from boyhood and always liked him. He was as honest and straight as the needle to the pole. He was of kindly disposition and most always edged in a good word for a man, no matter how meanly he was regarded generally, and every one will be sorry to hear of his death.

[Note: He was born in 1829 so if he came here at 19 that would have been about 1848. By 1860 he was listed as a dentist.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
August 16, 1912
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Vance, Alexander

Alexander Vance
At the Home of the His Son-in-Law and Daughter in Philadelphia, at Noon Today, June 8th, 1894
     Hardly have the remains of the Senior Editor of the Journal been consigned to the tomb, until we are called upon to chronicle the death of Capt. Alexander Vance which is almost the same blow to the Bulletin, for Capt. Vance was the father of Hon. John L. Vance, and from whom the son learned to be the expert and accomplished newspaperman that he is, and with whom he was always more or less associated in the business. How singular a fate—fate that linked Mr. Nash and Capt. Vance together in Mr. Nash’s first business partnership and that calls them to their eternal home only within a few brief hours of each other.
     As was told a few months ago in the Journal Capt. Vance and his wife had been spending the winter with Rev. and Mrs. John Moncure in Philadelphia where Mr. Moncure was pleasantly situated as Rector of a church. Capt. Vance had been almost entirely blind for a long time by reason of a cataract upon his eyes, which during the winter he determined to have removed. He stood the operation quite well at the time for one of his years (82) and it was thought his sight would be entirely restored, but later a film grew over the eye operated on, and another operation was found necessary. It is supposed that the shock attending the last operation superinduced a paralytic stroke which came upon him last Tuesday, the day of Mr. Nash’s death, and a telegram from Col Vance who was in Washington, D.C., to his son John L. Vance, Jr., here Wednesday, announced the fact and stated that he would go to Philadelphia.
     A telegram this morning to the Colonel’s family here, said there was no hope, and a little after the noon hour another came, that he had just passed away, it is supposed from a second attack. We have no particulars. It is a satisfaction, however, to be able to state that his last hours were soothed and sustained by those nearest and dearest to him, that he lacked for nothing spiritual or temporal that could add to his comfort, and that he passed away full of years and honors and like a ripened shea has been gathered to his fathers. He was a kindly, genial old gentleman with a long list of warm friends among his fellow citizens, who knew him as perhaps the oldest newspaperman in this many other States, an honorable citizen, one who had gone forth to battle for his country’s unity and honor, one who loved to serve his fellowmen in love and kindness and who had filled many positions of honor and trust at their hands and who had been faithful and true in all the relations of life and no doubt at this moment is happy in a Father’s love.

Capt. A. Vance
     In 1834, Gallipolis had had a weekly newspaper 16 years. In 1834 William Casey Jones bought it, and changed its name to the Buckeye and Journal. In 1835 J. J. Coombs bought it changing its name back to what it was in 1832 when in charge of H. Maxon---The Gallipolis Journal. That same year the late Capt. Alexander Vance bought it and was running it in 1838 when the late Mr. William Nash became a partner. Capt. Vance later on became the proprietor of the Gallia Courier a beautiful newspaper for that day and conducted it ably. He was an able, graceful and convincing writer. Capt. Vance afterward became the proprietor of the Gallipolis Dispatch and continued it until the beginning of the war, when he recruited Company I of the old Fourth Virginia Volunteer Infantry and went into the war for the Union and was honorably discharged at the close and drew a large pension for his disabilities received in the service of his country.
     Capt. Vance was born in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia January 21, 1812. He came to Ohio with his father’s family in 1815, and to Gallipolis in 1832 and has been a citizen of our city ever since. He served the city in many positions of trust and honor. He was Mayor four years. He was County Auditor several years and County Surveyor and these together with his newspaper connection made him acquainted in his day with nearly every man, woman and child in the county. He was also a practicing attorney for several years and served as Justice of the Peace and Trustee for a great number of years, and in all these capacities was able, honorable and upright. In 1834 he was married to Mrs. Eliza Shepard, a daughter of Col. Luther Shepard, who still survives him. By this marriage he became the father of Col. John L. Vance, of this city, Mrs. Jas. E. Hebard, of Cleveland, Mrs. Rev. John Moncure, of Philadelphia, and the late very distinguished physician Dr. Reuben Vance, of Cleveland. We believe there were other children who died in infancy.
     In early days Capt. Vance was a Whig in politics, but on the death of the party became a Democrat. We always thought, however, that many of his old Whig notions clung to him notwithstanding, preventing him from becoming radically Democratic as one to the manor born. During the writer’s early life, Capt. Vance put in some intervals of time when not otherwise engaged as teacher in the public schools, and we had the honor to be one of his pupils. He was very popular as a teacher and highly esteemed by his pupils. He had a gentle way with him ruling by kindness rather than severity. As he only the senior of Mr. Nash by five years, they mingled and had good times together in much the same company and barring political differences that sometimes became warm and heated in middle age, were always the best of friends. Indeed their lives, until late years, were woven greatly together. The late Hon. Alonzo Cushing, General George House, Dr. Elisha Morgan, Dr. Hebard, Hon. George D. Hebard and others we cannot in this hurried article for the moment recall were close and intimate friends. He was a member of the Episcopal church and was elected vestryman of that church as far back as in the “forties.” He was among the first to become a member of the Knights of Pythias when that order was organized here and his burial will be conducted under the auspices of that lodge.
     He was the President of the First Fire Department ever organized in this city, which was in 1843, with Judge D. B. Hebard Secretary. It was called the Ceres Fire Company and their engine was worked by hand. During the war we remember that Capt. Vance was made Provost Marshal of Charleston, one summer. He took considerable part in politics, presided over many political bodies, and since his days of activity were over has been a shining landmark in our midst.
     Capt. Vance was a clear reasoner had excellent judgment, and while modest and unassuming was often the power behind the throne, others reaping the reward of his counsel and suggestions. He was a very companionable man, read much, had seen lots of the world, a good conversationalist with ever ready, inexhaustible resources of information to draw upon, a good story teller, full of reminiscence and good humor, self possessed and one always felt happy and comfortable in his society. The first dollar the writer ever earned in a regular newspaper work he paid him, while Col. Vance was in Congress. We were thrown together in that way for a number of years and can truly testify for him that a kinder hearted, better disposed a more uniformly serene and even tempered man, whose was in exact position, we never met. We part with our friend with grief and regret beyond measure that he passed away before sight and health had again permitted his return to us where old friends and scenes could have accompanied him a while longer. But so it is. While the young may die, the old must die. The common fate can hardly be stayed, and never stopped, and happy he, who can leave the scenes of earth with such a light heart and fixed hope as we know our friend possessed, and now that he is gone, we solace our fancy that when we are called we shall see him again. Let this be our final hopes for all we love on earth.
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We said in Friday’s Journal that we had no particulars of Capt. Vance’s death. They were just received this afternoon by Col. Vance, who arrived at home this morning.

     On Monday morning last, Captain Vance, who was enjoying the best of health, though blind, walked out on the street with his daughter, Mrs. Moncure. It was noticed that in the course of the walk that he dropped his cane two or three times, though he stooped down and picked it up again, making some jocular remark about being careless. Monday afternoon the physicians came, by appointment, and removed the film from his eye that restored him to perfect sight. The operation did not lead up to the paralytic attack as was supposed here, but he stood it well, and went to bed with the bandages on his eyes. Monday night the paralysis that was indicated in his morning walk, before the operation, came on affecting his entire right side and his speech was affected, this is to say, disconnected. Col. Vance, in Washington at the time, was sent for and arrived Wednesday night, and, comfortingly to him, was recognized fully by his father. That night he sank into a comatose state and Friday, noon June 8th, passed away.
     The remains, accompanied by Mrs. Vance, Mr. and Mrs. Moncure, will arrive at Athens Monday, at 1:18 p.m., where they will be met by Col. Vance and arrive here Monday evening. They will be met at the depot by the K. of P. and G.A.R., and the remains taken to his old home on Second street near St. Peter’s Church, where the funeral services will be conducted Wednesday noon, at 2:30 o’clock by Rev. F. P. Lutz, of the Episcopal Church. The burial will be at the old cemetery by Hayward & Son, under the direction of the Knights of Pythias. The G.A.R. Post will also attend in a body.

Alexander Vance
     Born in Shenandoah County, Virginia, January 21, 1812. Died, in Philadelphia, Pa., June 8, 1894.
The funeral services will be held from the family residence, Second Street, on Wednesday afternoon, June 13, 1894, at 2:30 o’clock. Burial at the Old Cemetery. Friends of the family are invited. Church services by Rev. F. P. Lutz.
     The funeral ceremonies will be under the direction of Naomi Lodge, No. 55 K. of P. The G.A.R. and the Gallipolis Fire Department will attend and participate in the exercises. R. M. Switzer, G.C.
Geo. W. Heaton, K of R. & S.

Gallipolis Journal
June 13, 1894                                        Top of Page

James Vance
     James Vance was born in Addison township, Gallia county, Ohio, November 10, 1831, and died June 25, 1909, aged 77 years, 7 months, 15 days. He was married to Lucinda King in 1856. To this union was born eight children, five sons and three daughters, seven of whom are living, Mrs. William Fulton of Bookwalter, Ohio, Newel of Oklahoma; Edward, of Illinois; W. F. Vance, Mrs. J. M. Rife, Mrs. Orestes Roush, and W. N. Vance, of Gallia county, and a brother Edward Vance of Meigs county. His companion was taken from him by death May 16, 1876, leaving him with all the care and responsibility of caring for a family of seven children, which duty he performed faithfully. He was very much devoted to his family, ever having their interest and welfare at heart.
     He united with the Campaign F. W. B. Church, January 1, 1856, and lived a humble and faithful Christian 53 years. He held the office of Deacon for many years. He was faithful, attending regularly the church services as long as health permitted and was a good neighbor, willing to make any sacrifice necessary to help in sickness or distress. He remarked many times that his day of usefulness was over and he had a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.
     He served his country in the Civil War, being a member of the 141st Ohio Infantry. With life's work well done and its pace well run he has entered into that rest prepared for the finally faithful.
     His funeral was conducted by Rev. W. J. Fulton, who officiated at his wife's funeral 33 years ago and who has been his pastor for 25 years. The services were held at the Bulaville church Sunday afternoon and burial at the Rife cemetery by Undertaker Hix.

Vance, John Luther

     Colonel John Luther Vance of Gallipolis, a Democratic editor and leader and a most gallant soldier, still resides in that city, where for more than 30 he has been a leading citizen and a promoter of every public and municipal interest, especially the slack-water improvement of the Ohio river, of which he was the pioneer, and is still the champion.
     Colonel Vance has always resided in an overwhelmingly Republican district, and has always been an uncompromising Democrat, and, as the editor of the Gallipolis Bulletin, fought his political opponents an unending battle, yet so highly is he esteemed for his personal qualities and public enterprise, that in 1874 he was able to overcome and adverse majority of several thousand, and was elected to the Forty-fourth congress from the Eleventh district, composed of Gallia, Lawrence, Scioto, Jackson, Vinton and Hocking counties. During his term in congress he raised the question of the systematic improvement of the Ohio river, so as to make it navigable during the open season, and he still advocates it, with a fair prospect of ultimate success.
     Colonel Vance was born in Gallipolis, Ohio, July 19, 1839, and educated in the public schools. He enlisted in the military service in April, 1861, and served under the first three months' call as a staff officer, with the rank of captain. He then assisted in recruiting the Fourth Virginia Infantry and was commissioned captain, and was promoted through the intervening grades to colonel, and was repeatedly assigned as brigade commander. He served through the West Virginia campaigns; in Tennessee; at Vicksburg, Jackson, Missionary Ridge and in the Valley of Virginia. He participated in forty-seven battles and skirmishes, and was wounded in six different actions, severaly at Vicksburg and Barrysville.
     After being mustered out of the service he read law and was admitted to the bar, and became one of the most prominent members of his profession in southern Ohio and West Virginia. He was quartermaster general of Ohio under Governor James E. Campbell.

Death of Thomas Vance
     Mr. Thomas Vance died at his home near Morgan Center, Saturday May 19, 1906. He was born March 22, 1846, and was therefore aged 60 years, 1 month and 27 days. He was united in marriage to Eliza Wildman May 14, 1867, and to this union were born four boys and three girls, all of whom survive him.
     He served his country in the civil war and had been a member of the Christian church for more than a quarter of a century. He was a loving companion, a kind father and a sociable, clever neighbor and of him it can be truthfully said, that he was loved best by them all. He leaves one brother and one sister, besides his immediate family and a host of more distant relatives to mourn their loss.
     The funeral services were held last Sunday at his late residence, by Rev. W. G. Tyler, in the presence of over four hundred relatives and friends, who came to pay the last tribute of respect to the memory of this excellent man.

Vanden, H. J.

Death of H.J. Vanden
     Mr. H.J. Vanden died early Monday morning, after a long and distressing illness. Deceased became afflicted with nervous trouble in June, 1894, and was compelled to retire from active business. He visited several health resorts and consulted prominent specialists in the hope of being relieved, but all in vain. He afterwards became totally blind and gradually sank until he passed away as above stated.
     Mr. Vanden served through the late war in Col. Turley's Regiment. He afterward established the firm of H.J. Vanden & Co., the well known hardware dealers, of which he was a member at the time of his demise. His name soon became a synonym for honesty and fair dealing, and was held in the highest regard by all with whom he had business dealing. A widow and three sons, Dr. Walter Vanden, of Monarch, W.Va., Herbert and Fred, survive him.
     Besides his father, Mr. James Vanden, he also leaves four brothers and three sisters, viz.: Charles, of Dayton; Joseph, of Cairo; Dr. George and Edward W., of this city; Mrs. Peter McMullin, Mrs. H.B. Gentry and Mrs. C.M. Adams. The sorrowing relatives have the sympathy of all in their great affliction.
     Funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian Church Wednesday afternoon by
Rev. W.E.I. d'Argent, under the auspices of the Masons. The following pall-bearers conveyed the remains to the last resting place: I.F. Chapman, Thos. L. Bell, W.B. Shober, Jno. A. Plymale, Jno. C. Butz, W.B. Fuller, H.R. Bradbury and G.F.Carl. Interment at Mound Hill Cemetery, by Hayward and Son.

Gallipolis Bulletin
February 8, 1896
Transcribed by Henny Evans

William Van Zant Dead
William J. Van Zant passed away at his home at McComb, Mississippi, on November 12, 1914, after a long illness. He was born in Gallia County in 1843 and after serving during the Civil War in the 91st O.V.I. located in Mississippi in 1869.
He is survived by his widow and three children.

Gideon R. Viars Dead
A week ago today Gideon R. Viars of Addison Tp. Died, aged 73 years, 10 months and 25 days. He was born in Bath Co., VA. And came to this county at an early age. He served three years in the Civil War as a member of Co. L. 7th Ohio Cavalry and was a good soldier. He is survived by his wife and two sons, William and Melvin. Also by one brother, Mrs. James Robinson of Trigg, Va.
The funeral services were held at his late home last Friday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. C. Sprouse of Cheshire. Burial at Maddy cemetery by Wetherholt.

Gallipolis Journal
Vol. 94 No. 18
Wednesday May 8, 1912
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

Sanford Viers Dead
Sanford Viers died at his home at Ewington, Monday, October 28, 1912, aged 72 years. The funeral services were conducted at the M. E. Church Wednesday, under the auspices of the G. A. R., burial following at the Ewing Cemetery on Story's Run. Mr. Viers was a harness maker by trade and was a veteran of the Civil War, a member of the 27th Regt. O.V.I. His many friends will hear of his death with regret.

Old Soldier Dead
Sanford Viers of Ewington died Monday morning in his 74th year. He served in the Civil War in the 36th O.V. I. and was a good soldier. Until recent years he followed his trade of harness-making at Vinton. He is survived by a son and daughter, John of Columbus and Mrs. Columbus Turner.

Death of Alexander M. Waddell
     Alexander M. Waddell, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of Gallia county, died at his home at Thurman Thursday, April 4, 1895, and was buried at New Zion cemetery Saturday, April 6.
     Mr. Waddell's death deserves more than a passing notice from us. He was born in this county and spent his life within its borders. He was related to a large number of the most prominent families in Gallia and Jackson counties and was widely known in Lawrence county, and numbered his friends by the thousands. When the war broke out he responded promptly to his country's call, and gave four of the best years of life to the service of his country, although he was at the time prohibited from entering the army on account of his advanced age.
     His house was for many years a home for Methodist preachers and his hospitality and generosity were known far and near. He had been in poor health for the past year and was confined to his bed for about ten weeks. He suffered intensely, yet he exhibited a wonderful amount of Christian fortitude and gave every evidence that he was ready and willing to enter the heavenly home prepared for him. Every living child and grand child with one exception, followed the remains to their last resting place, six children and twenty-one grand-children. He was a member of Thurman G. A. R. Post and of Thurman M. E. church.

[Note: Buried in New Zion Cemetery in Jackson County. Unit: Co I, 36th OVI; S & S]

Gallipolis Journal
Vol. LX No. 22
Saturday, April 13, 1895
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

Nathan Waddell
Mr. Nathan Waddell, a well-known citizen of Green Township, died on Sunday morning last, in the 57th year of his age. He had been ill a long time with cancer of the stomach, and suffered greatly. The funeral was held on Monday morning, at his late home, conducted by Rev. J. W. McCormick, and the burial was at Mound Hill, by Wetherholt. His wife survives him, together with one son, George, and one daughter, Mrs. R. W. Irion. Mr. Waddell was a soldier in the war of the rebellion.

In Memory
Nathan Waddell, of Green township, was born February 24th, 1831, and died May 6th, 1894. His entire life has been spent in Gallia county, where he was held in great esteem and his loss will be deeply felt. In 1858 he was united in marriage with Mary E. Rader. In 1864 he enlisted in Co. F. 141 Battalion of Ohio volunteers, in which organization he served as first Lieutenant. He leaves a loving wife, and two children, son George and daughter, Mrs. Robert Irion and sister Mrs. Thomas Carter, of Patriot, and brothers, Abraham and Daniel, of Lawrence County, Ohio, Charles of Grimes, Iowa, Augustus of Reverton, Iowa and two half brothers, Alex of Thurman, Ohio and Joseph of Iowa. Four sisters and one brother have gone on before. The bereaved family have the sympathy of a host of friends.

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, June 4, 1874
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin Top of Page

Death Ends Long Suffering of John Walker
One of Captain Blazer's Brave Soldiers
     John Walker passed away at his home on Fourth Ave. at 10 o'clock Friday night, Sept. 14, 1917 in his 73rd year. He had been ill nine months with hardening of the arteries and for five weeks had been unconscious most of the time.
     The deceased was the son of Elmer and Kerziah Walker, born in this city Dec. 25, 1844, and had lived here and at Chambersburg most of his life. He was a member of the 91st Ohio Volunteers and was one of Captain Blazer's men. It is said by those who know that he was a splendid, fearless solder. After the war he went on the river as a cook and was so employed until ill health compelled him to come home. He was a kind hearted man, a good friend and loving father and husband, and all his friends will be grieved to learn of his death.
     He is survived by his wife, Josie, daughters Cora and Maycile of this city and John, Jr., at Atlanta, Ga. Three children are dead. He has also on sister, Mrs. Clode Wolfe of this city and brother Frank of Coal River, W. VA.
     The funeral was conducted from his late home Monday at 3 p.m. by Rev. V. D. Beery, with burial at Mound Hill by Wetherholt and Entsminger.

Ward, Albert

Albert Ward Dead
Albert Ward, one of Morgan township's well respected citizens, died Tuesday at his home near Vanceton after a long illness of consumption. He was a soldier of the Civil War, and an honest upright citizen, well-liked by all who knew him.
Undertaker H. K. Butler had charge of the burial which was at Pine Grove. The funeral was held at 1 p. m. at the Morgan Center church.

[NOTE: Has stone. B-Sept 8, 1846 D-May 2, 1911, Death Records Vol. #2, Unit: Co I, 8th O. V. I. or Co. G 7th WVC, S & S.]

Gallipolis Journal
May 10, 1911
Vol. 93, NO. 81
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Ward, Jacob W.

Obituary
     J. W. Ward, son of Nelson and Faithful Ward, was born in Meigs County, Ohio, October 23, 1841, and departed this life, July 21, 1921, aged 79 years, 8 months and 28 days. He was married to Cynthias A. Johnson December 24, 1865. To this union were born two children, Fred J. of Columbus, Ohio, and Myrta Robinson,now deceased.
    He leaves to mourn his loss one son, one grand-daughter, two grandsons, two brothers and hosts of relatives and friends. He bore his sufferings with patience and was conscious to the end.
He was a soldier of the Civil War, having enlisted with the 11th Regiment, Company M, Pennsylvania Cavalry, August 11, 1862, and was honorably discharged May 8, 1865, at Richmond, Va., having served his country almost three years.
    He was a member of Siloam Masonic Lodge No. 456, at Cheshire. He was never affiliated with any church but was known by all to live an upright life, having been a kind neighbor and a good citizen. The greater part of his life was spent near his birth place.

Ward, John F. M.

Old Soldier Dead
     After many years' suffering from cancer of the stomach, J. F. M. Ward, born at Mercerville, June 26, 1839, died Jan. 31, 1917, at the home of his son Gilbert. He was united in marriage to Isabelle Dickey and to this union were born three sons, Gilbert, Emmett and Lawson, all of near Mercerville, and a daughter, Mrs. Charles Crouse of Hicksville, Ohio. He spent the most of his life at Mercerville, except during the last few years at Hicksville and Gallipolis. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, four children, 13 grandchildren, two sisters and a host of other relatives and friends.
     Mr. Ward was a veteran of three years' service in Company G, First Ohio Heavy Artillery, and a fine man with many friends.
     Funeral services were held at Mt. Pleasant U. B. Church on Sunday conducted by Rev. Walker of Crown City and Ray Stillwater of Mt. Herman.

[ NOTE: Buried at Dickey Chapel in Harrison Twp.]

Gallia Times
Wed. Feb. 7, 1917
Vol. XIX, NO. 6
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Rev. Seibert Warden
     Rev. Seibert Warden, 69 years of age, passed away quite suddenly at his home on lower Second Avenue, Monday morning from an attack of heart failure.
     He was a native of Mason County, WV and lived for a time at Frazier's Bottom, where he was married in 1877 to Miss Mary E. Newman, who, with the following children, survive him: Mrs. Effie Wynn of Rutland, Mrs. Frances Roberts, Mrs. Ethel Fitzwalter and Miss Virginia of Charleston and sons, Oley and Sidney of Charleston.
     Rev. Warden had been a Methodist preacher of over 40 years. His death brings to a close a useful, Christian life.
     The funeral was held at the residence Wednesday afternoon, the service being conducted by Rev. W.D. Cherrington. Burial was at the Mound Hill Cemetery by undertaker Wetherholt.

[note: Death Certificate & Cogar research: born May 5, 1846; died Feb. 7, 1916 age 69 years. Parents: James Warden -born: unknown; Martha Hereford, Mason County, WV....Served in Civil War in Co. L, 7th. Reg. WVC]

Warden, William

Civil War Veteran Dies In Ashland
William Warden, who was born in October 1843, died Tuesday in Ashland, Kentucky. He was a veteran of the Civil War serving throughout in many of the crucial battles. He was well known here being a brother of the late Rev. Seibert Warden, who after retiring from the Baptist Ministry. Came to Gallipolis to reside and died many years ago at his home on lower Second Avenue. He was an Uncle of J. W. Warden, this City, who with Mrs. Warden attended the funeral Thursay afternoon in Ashland.

Gallipolis Tribune
Volume LVII
Number 31
August 2, 1928
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed By: MLT Top of Page

Warth, Robert G.

     Robert G. Warth was born June 24, 1836, in Gallipolis, Ohio, and died at his home, in this City, on Saturday morning, 7th inst. Mr. Warth was a descendant of old and highly respected families; that of the Warths and Gates of revolutionary notoriety.
     Mr. Warth was among the oldest and last of the telegraphers in the Country. From 1851 to 1858 he was in charge of the lines of the Bee Line, and Old Madison & Indianapolis Railroads, then under the superintendency of the late Goverenor John Burough, of Ohio. From 1858 to 1875 he lived and worked at his chosen profession in the principle cities of eleven States of the Union. During the War he was the principle telegraph operator in the Army of the Potomac, under Gen. George B. Mc Clellan, for whom he entertained the highest regard. Since 1878 he has been a resident of this City.
     He leaves a most estimable wife and two bright and interesting daughters, with whom this community profoundly sympathize. "Bob" Warth, as he was familiarly called, was not an angel, but had some of the frailties to which our poor humanity is heir. In fact, truth compels us to say, he was his own worst enemy. Yet his ready wit, proverbial good humor and generous disposition will long be remembered by those who knew him best. Peace to his memory.
Anderson (Ind.) Democrat, July 14th.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Volume XV
Number 35
July 25, 1882
Gallipolis, Ohio
Transcribed by: Michael L. Trowbridge

Death of Charles Watson
     Charles Watson was born in Gallia County, Ohio, Jan. 1, 1845, and died at the home of his niece Effie M. Graves at Dunlap, Kansas, Sunday, Aug. 4, 1918, aged 73 years, 7 months and 4 days. He was united in marriage to Anna Bell McDonnell June 22, 1879 in Austin, Mo. To this union were born two children both of whom have passed over the great divide with their mother many years ago.
     During the Civil War Mr. Watson, when but 19 years of age. volunteered and was enlisted in Co. E., 141st Regiment Ohio Vol. Inf. on the 2nd day of May 1864, at Gallipolis, Ohio, was appointed Corporal the 11th day of May, 1964 and mustered out with the company Sept. 3, 1864, receiving the certificate of honorable service and Pres. thanks 15th day of Dec. 1864. He retained his membership in G. A. R. Post No. 14 of Denver, Colo. He was also a loyal member of the Grand Lodge of the I. O. O. F. of Helena, Mont.
     Although not a member of any church he attended church services when in good health and liberally supported the Christian work impartial to any denomination. His whole life will be remembered for its gentleness, refinement and kindness by all who knew him.
     He leave to mourn his departure one sister, Mrs. Lucinda Hughes of Gallipolis, Ohio, two nephews, Howard and Charles Smiley, also of Gallipolis, and one niece, Mrs. Effie ME. Graves of this place.
The deceased came to Dunlap from Denver, Colo., where he had lived for many years, about June first this year, hope to improve his health.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 7, 1918 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. WE. A. Graves conducted by Rev. Philip Evans, pastor of the Methodist church. A choir of mixed voices sang several appropriate songs.
     At the grave the I. OF. OF. IF. of Council Grove took charge and rendered their regular lodge burial service. The boy was laid away to rest in the beautiful little Dunlap cemetery there to await the bugle call at the last day when all the dead shall rise.

               "God's finger touched him and he slept"
               "Time, like an ever rolling stream bears all its sons away"

     The above article is copied from a Dunlap, Kansas, paper. Mr. Watson is well remembered by many friends in this county.

The Gallia Times
AUG. 21, 1918
Transcribed by Charles Wright                                                                     Top of Page

Watson, James H.

James H. Watson
Well-Known Old Soldier, Dies at Upper Sandusky
James H. Watson, formerly of Addison and later Rio Grande and an old soldier, died week ago last evening at Upper Sandusky, where he had lived the past year. He was a member of the Baptist church and a good man. He was 65 years old and is survived by his wife, who live at Rio Grande, one son, George Watson of Maple Shade, and two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Hamilton and Miss Martha Watson.
The funeral services were held at Balaville Thursday. Burial by Wetherholt.

[NOTE: Has stone. B-Aug 12, 1845 , Died March 29, 1910. Unit: Co. E 141st O.V.I.; Buried in Rife Cemetery, Addison Twp.]

Gallipolis Journal
April 6, 1910
Transcribed by Charles Wright

L V. Waugh Dead
     Sunday evening at 4 o'clock Lemuel Vinton Waugh, of near Bladen died of the infirmities due to his advanced age.
     He was born Dec. 27. 1827 in Harrison Tp. and was 83 years, 2 months and 12 days old. He was a substantial farmer and a highly respected citizen in his community. He served in the state militia at the time of Morgan's raid and participated in the campaign against him. Mr. Waugh was married three times and is survived by his last wife, Nannie Morton Waugh, three sons, Sheridan of this city, Lester in Oregon and John, and by one daughter, Mrs. Isaac Clark of Hilton.. He was an uncle of C. Wayne Lanier the well-known mail carrier.
     The funeral services were held Tuesday morning at Providence Church, conducted by the Rev. Ira Sheets. Burial at the Waugh cemetery by Wetherholt.

[Note: Has stone. B-Dec. 29, 1827 D-March 12, 1911. Death Record Vol. II]

Gallipolis Bulletin
March 16, 1911, NO.11
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Welker, Samuel

Capt. Samuel Welker, whose death was reported in last week's Bulletin, was born in Columbia County, Ohio, June 18, 1819, and was therefore 76 years, 10 months and 25 days of age. Capt. Welker came to Vinton, Gallia County, in December 1844. He, with his five brothers, enlisted in the army and served through the civil war and became Captain of Company I, 173rd O. V. I. On June 17, 1843, he married Miss Rebecca Moore, of Columbiana County. Six children blessed the union, of who five survive, one son, David O. Welker, and four daughters, Mrs. Jennie Hamilton, Miss Mary A. Welker, Mrs. Dr. Sylvester and Mrs. Susie R. Casey. Captain Welker was one of Vinton's most highly respected citizens, a good neighbor and an honorable, upright man. Peace to his ashes.

[Note: B-June 18, 1819 , D-May 13, 1896. Buried in McGhee Cemetery, Huntington Twp].

Gallipolis Bulletin
May 23, 1896.
Vol. XXXIX, NO. 21
Transcribed by Charles Wright Top of Page

     Again we announce with bitter tears the departure of a beloved citizen and a brave soldier, on Jan. 26, 1914, four hours before the golden sun rose from the blue distant horizon, the arms of death embraced our beloved husband and father, David D. Wells, after almost nine years of affliction.
     He was born in Monroe County, Ohio, Sept. 8, 1845 and was 68 years, 4 months and 18 days of age. He was married to Rebecca J. Sheets, April 22, 1866, who still survives and to this union were born ten children, viz; Mrs. Reuben Beaver and Mrs. Thomas Harmon of Crown City, Ohio; Lewis M. Wells of Platform, Ohio; Thomas M. and Mrs. Ernest Johnson of Gallipolis; Arnett M. and Franklin M. of Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. J.C. McClellan and Mrs. Joe Schleigel of Patton, CA; one son, Harry M. died in 1895 at 6 years of age; all of the children survive except the [missing words] qualities to make him such. He knew he must make his peace with God and sought Christ and found him 29 years ago and joined the M.E. Church with his wife, where he remained a faithful and consistent Christian till death. He always had a kind word for everyone he came in contact with, making a host of friends wherever he went and goes to his final reward with a spotless record. He was always looking forward to do something to build up the cause and advised his children to do right, as life is too short to do otherwise.
     He was young when he heard his country's call, but yearned to go to the front and enlisted in the service as a member of the 60th Ohio Volunteer Infantry of the Federal Army in 1862, serving two years and nine months, participating in a number of battles and enduring many hardships, which, in all probability, caused his death.
     He came to Gallia County in 1864 and has since followed farming as his vocation, his motto being, "Anything worth doing at all is worth doing well." He leaves, besides the children and his beloved companion, 26 grandchildren and one great-grandchild who survive. The funeral services were held at Good Hope Thursday Jan. 29, 1914 at 10 A.M. with Rev. R. Hollinsworth of Huntington, WV, officiating, his text being from Rev. 14,13. Internment following at the same place by Undertaker John Stevers of Mercerville, Ohio., the pallbearers being his three sons, Lewis M., Arnett M. and Thomas M. and two of his grandsons, Floyd F. and Emmet Wells.
     There was a large crowd present and various states represented, which proved his extensive friendship and all shared sympathy with the bereft and the relatives regret their inability to express in words their heartfelt appreciation for the help and all assistance given in their darkest hours. Though we mourn for him but not as those who have no hope, as a loving remembrance his wife, with whom he had lived so long contributes to this sketch the following little tribute:

David Wells Dead
     David Wells passed away at his home near Crown City on Sunday evening, January 25, 1914, aged 68 years. His death was the result of a paralytic stroke sustained the week before. The funeral was held at Good Hope Church on Thursday morning, burial at the church cemetery by undertaker Stevers.
     He is survived by his widow and nine children, daughters, Mrs. McClelland and Mrs. Schlagle of California; Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Beaver of this county and sons, A.M. and F.M. of Columbus; L.M. of Lawrence County and T.M. of this county.
     He was a good man and a veteran of the Civil War. The news of his death will be received with regret by all who knew him.

Westfall, Andrew

Died
Andrew Westfall, an old veteran of the war for the Union, and member of the 94th O.V.I., and a member of the G.A.R. post in Harrison township, died at the Union Hotel in this city Friday morning, from the terrible cancerous afflictions before mentioned in this paper…first the loss of an eye then the sight of another one, then his hearing, then his mind. His was a sad case, indeed, but he found warm old soldier friends and others, among whom was Landlord Ghrist and family, who rendered him every kind attention possible. His burial will take place tomorrow in Harrison township, under the auspices of the G.A.R. Post, of this city. He was about fifty years of age. His eye was first hurt by being struck with the end of a whip lash twenty-five years ago, and from which all his troubles came.

Death of J. M. Wetherholt
     James Monroe Wetherholt, son of Thomas and Anna (Ward) Wetherholt, was born Sept. 21, 1842, departed this life Oct. 20, 1919, aged 77 yrs. and 29 days. Was married to Sarah Ellen Campbell, Nov. 7, 1866. To this union were born three sons, Sherman of Vaughn's Mill, Ky., John at home and Emory of Clay Tp.; also three brothers and three sisters, viz: Eliza Peterson of Lafferty, Ohio, Letitia Waugh of Huntington, Amazonia Hemphill of Clay Tp., Thomas of Gallipolis, Charles of near Ona, W. Va., and William of near Atwood, Ill., and four (4) grandchildren, Elsie, Mary, Lucille and Dallas, all of whom he admired very much.
     In his early life his attention was given to school teaching. He was a successful teacher, taught eight terms of school. Held township offices at different times, was active in politics and spent his entire married life (53 years) on the same farm. He was a great lover of his home and family, a very good provider, and a man well liked by those who knew him. He was a veteran of the Civil War, enlisting in Co. B, 193rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry in the last call, serving until the close of the war.
     He contracted diseases while in the service that caused his death. He bore the long years of suffering with patience. Everything was done to relieve him that could be done. His patient wife never tired of comforting him. His three sons and children were at his bedside during his last illness.
     Thru his request he was laid to rest in St. Nick cemetery by Undertaker Stevers and his funeral preached at same place by Rev. W. E. Ewing.

Card of Thanks
We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for the kindness and consoling words during the sickness and death of our husband and father.
Mrs. J. M. Wetherholt & son John

Wheaton, Eli W.

Death of Eli Wheaton

     Eli W. Wheaton, son of Benjamin and Sarah Wheaton, was born in Mercer County, Pa. , August 12m 1848, and departed this life at his home in Morgan township, May 14, 1921, aged 77 years, 9 months and 2 days.
     Having been raised on a farm, he early in life chose farming as an occupation and for a number of years engaged quite extensively in fruit growing, and by well directed energy and tireless industry his labors were crowned with success. In 1872 he was united in marriage with Nancy Jane Harding. To this union were born three children, Loren B. of Columbus, and Inez May and Horton L., who with the wife and mother preceded him in death.
     In 1880 he was again united in marriage to Cynthia A. Clouse. To this union were born two sons, Jesse Eli of Wilkesville and Forrest D, who resides at home. Besides the two sons, he leaves 13 grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn their loss.
     Heeding his country's call, he enlisted in Company D, 141st O. V. I. , served until the close of the war and was honorable discharged.
     In his early life he was converted, baptized and became a member of the Second Kyger Freewill Baptist Church and remained a consistent member until his death.
     In his passing away his family mourns the loss of a kind father, whose greatest concern was their welfare and happiness. The community will miss the genial presence of one who for so many years has been a part of it. He was an honest man, whose word was as good as his bond and whose names was above reproach. " He has served his generation by the will of God and has fallen asleep."
     The funeral was held at Poplar Church, Monday, May 16, conducted by Rev. W. J. Fulton, burial by H. K. Butler.

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

Gallipolis Bulletin
May 26, 1921
Transcribed by Charles Wright

White, A. M.

A. M. White, Dead
Mr. A. M. White passed away at his home in Springfield, Ohio on Wednesday, March 6, 1912 aged about 70 years. Mr. White came to this city during the Civil War with a company of Home Guards from the north-eastern part of the state. After the close of the war he was employed for a time with John T. Halliday, the wholesale dry goods merchant. He then went with the Henking-Bovie Company Wholesale grocers and was their bookkeeper and secretary for about 25 years. His health failing, he left there in 1904 and bought a small farm near Columbus. His first wife, Hattie McClurg Ellis died seven years ago and five years ago Mr. White married Miss Mayme Masterson, who with a daughter, Mrs. Nellie Ellis, survives him. Mr. White's many friends here will receive the news of his death with regret.

[NOTE: Not buried here.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
March 14, 1912
NO. 11, P-1
Transcribed by Charles Wright

White, C. W.

Judge White a Soldier
Attorney C. W. White of this City is a Soldier of renown. He enlisted the service 14 days after Fort Sumpter was fired on in response to President Lincoln's call, joining Company H, 17th Illinois Infantry as a private, and was sent immediately to the front. He was under Grant in Missouri in the summer and fall of '61 took part in the battles of Fredericktown, Missouri, Fort Donelson, Pittsburg Landing, Iuka, Baker's Creek, Big Black River, and was in the Sieges of Corinth and Vicksburg. Was wounded in the shoulder at Pittsburg Landing, march and fought through six States, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisana and was in the service three years and has a proud record.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume XIII
Number 43
February 19, 1900
Gallipolis, Ohio

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White, David W.

Dies At Rio Grande-Aged And Well Known Veteran--Funeral Tomorrow
     David W. White died at 8:30 Tuesday evening, August 21st, at his residence in Rio Grande. Dave, as he was familiarly known, was born in Raccoon township of this county on December 1st, 1833, and within a mile of where he died.
     He was a son of John White and Susanah (Wigner) White. He was a brother to the late Surveyor W. R. White of this city and the last of a family of nine children. Mr. White was married to Nancy M. Carter, a sister of Hunter Carter of this city and James Carter, of Patriot, on July 27th, 1867, and of this union two children were born, Anna and Ina White, both of whom are still living and who have remained at home and tenderly cared for him during the last years of his life and who were at his bedside when he died, Mr. White's wife having died many years ago.
     On August 15th, 1862, Mr. White enlisted in Co. A of the 91st O. V. I. and served continuously with the regiment until it was mustered out of service on June 24th, 1865. He was a carpenter by trade but in the later years he kept [a] store at different points in the county and was well and favorably known.
     Mr. White had been in failing health for some months and he realized that he was approaching the end of his journey, as well as did his daughters who were caring for him, yet his death at this time was somewhat unexpected, he having taken a turn for the worse just a few hours before he died. He had many peculiarities yet he was honest, fair and upright in all his dealings with his fellow men, and expressed his opinions freely and frankly regardless of whom they might hit. He was not a member of any church but had always led a clean life and approached the end fearlessly and courageously.
     Funeral services will be held at Rio Grande at 10 o'clock Friday. Burial in the Rio Grande cemetery.

Gallipolis Journal
August 23, 1917

David White Dead
     Many friends over the county and especially about Rio Grande, his home neighborhood, greatly regret the passing of Mr. David W. White, whose death occurred on Tuesday evening, August 21, 1917, after failing health for several months.
     Mr. White was born, in Raccoon township within a mile of the place where he died, on December 1, 1833. He was a son of John and Susannah (Wigner) White and was the last survivor of a family of nine children.
On July 27, 1867 he was married to Nancy M. Carter, a sister of James Carter of Patriot, and to them two children, Anna and Ina were born, both of whom survive their father. The two daughters gave their father every attention, their mother having died a number of years ago.
     Mr. White was a veteran of Company A, 91st O. V. I., having served three years in the civil war. He had a splendid service record. He was a carpenter by trade, but kept a store at different periods during his life.
The funeral services were held Friday morning at Rio Grande, the interment following in the cemetery there.

Gallia Times
August 29, 1917

Transcriptions by Lynn Anders Top of Page

White, Isaac

At his residence in Addison Tp., May 3, 1894, Isaac White, in the 50th year of his age. Isaac White was born Dec., 1844. He was always a resident of Gallia Co., and was always respected and honored as a citizen and friend by all who knew him. For several years he was a resident of Addison Tp., where he died from an attack of pneumonia. He served his country as a soldier for one year in the War of the Rebellion, enduring all the hardships of camp and field. He left the service with impaired health, from which he never recovered. He was a man of sterling integrity, a good neighbor, with an unblemished reputation.
He leaves a wife, seven children, two brothers, and two sisters, to mourn his death. He will be sadly missed by all knew him, for truly he was a good man. His remains were interred in the Old Cemetery, at Gallipolis. To those loved ones, whom he leaves behind, no words can be said that can assuage their grief. The sorrow for the dead is the sacred tie that binds the living to the dead. The memory for the dead so uniformly kind and indulgent for so many years, will bring the tears to the eye and pain to the heart. But they mourn not as those who have no hope. Out of the shadow of sorrow's night the promise of God shineth and endureth forever, and the memory of the loved one, fraught with pain and sorrow, reaches out with yearning tenderness and clings to the hope of a meeting in the "amaranthine bowers of spotless purity," "where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest."

White, Isaac "Fleet"

Isaac "Fleet" White
Well-Known Colored Man and Old Soldier Passes Away
     Isaac White, colored, best known as Fleet, passed away at his home at 836 Third Ave. Monday evening after a lingering illness from muscular rheumatism. "Fleet" was an abbreviation of Fleetwood, a name given him after the famous steamboat of that name; and by that name he was known by all Gallipolis people and along the river and by hundreds of traveling men. To all these the news of his death will bring genuine sorrow.
     Fleet was a veteran of the Civil War, having served his country well. He came to Gallipolis with the late Col. J. C. Morris and worked for him and his successors at the Park Central Hotel for many years. His last work was a sexton of the Presbyterian church. He is survived by his wife, who mourns the loss of a kind and devoted husband.
     The funeral will be conducted this afternoon at 2:30 at John Gee A. M. E. church under the auspices of the F. A. R. and K. of P. Interment by Wetherholt.

[NOTE: B-March 6, 1846 , D-July 24, 1916.. Death Record II , Buried in Pine Street Cemetery, Gallipolis. , Unit: CO. E 23rd O. V. I. ]

Gallipolis Journal
Thursday, July 27, 1916
Vol. 98, NO. 29
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Whiting, Daniel

Rev. Daniel Whiting a fine old colored man, living just off Fourth and Spruce streets, this city, died Friday night aged about seventy years. He had been ill for a long time. He was a carpenter by trade and worked for the Mullineux's for years and finally went up to Columbus and worked for several years, and there received a fall, striking on his head, and which affected him mentally and from which he never recovered. He came here from West Virginia during the Lightburn retreat in 1862, joined the Baptist church in '63 and has been a deacon and local preacher in that church ever since and was a very devout man. The funeral will be Sunday afternoon from the Third Street Baptist church.

Ralph M. Whitney Dead
     Ralph M. Whitney, 75, died at his home at Rodney, Saturday, June 17, 1922, following a second stroke of paralysis.
   Mr. Whitney is survived by his wife and two sons, Hollis and Robert Whitney of Rodney.
   He was a member of the Medthodist Church and the G. A. R. The funeral was Monday of Rev. Bretz, burial in Mount Zion Cemetery.
   Mr. Whitney was a well known and highly respected citizen of the County with hosts of friends

Gallia Times
Volume XXIV
Number 25
June 22, 1922
Gallipolis, Ohio

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Wickline, Henry

Dropped Dead
An Old Soldier and Faithful Citizen of Raccoon.
Mr. Wickline of Rio Grande fell dead, Wednesday afternoon with heart trouble. He was buried this afternoon. He leaves a wife and several children all grown. Mr. Wickline was very successful farmer, quite well off, and stood high in the community. He was quite unassuming gentleman but a thorough Christian. He had been a member of the board of trustees of Rio Grande College for a number of years and one of the institution's most faithful friends. He was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church of Rio Grande. He was an soldier in Company F, of the 141st O. V. I., Col. Taylor Hampton, commanding. He was 65 years of age.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Volume X
Number 34
August 9, 1898
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed By: MLT

Wilcox, Albert

Albert Wilcox Dead
Mr. Albert Wilcox died at his home near Salem last Tuesday of cancer. He was buried Thursday at the Salem Cemetery following a funeral service by Rev. Lockwood. Mr. Wilcox was a Civil War veteran and had passed his 82nd milestone. He leaves a wife and several grown children.

[NOTE: No Stone. ]

The Gallia Times
Aug. 24, 1921.
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Wilcox, Hiram

Death of Hiram Wilcox
     The Vinton Record has furnished us with the particulars of the life and death of Hiram Wilcox of Huntington Township, a man whose strength of character attracted notice to him where-ever he was known.
     He was born September 1, 1831, and died July 15, 1915. He was united in marriage to Jane Miller, Sept. 24, 1854, who preceded him in death, March 10, 1915. To this union were born thirteen children, nine of whom are living namely, Mrs. E. J. Clouse of Columbus, Millard F. Wilcox, Vinton, O., Mrs. C. L. Eaton, Vinton; Hiram W. Wilcox, Bexley, O., Dr. W. H. Wilcox and Mrs. E. E. Pegg, Clintonville, O., Ralph Wilcox, Columbus, E. E. Wilcox and Miss Maggie Wilcox of Clintonville, OH.
     Mr. Wilcox was a soldier in the civil war having enlisted in 1862 in Co. BE, 91st Regt. OF. VS. I. , and remained in service until the close.
     In his early days he attended school in Delaware, OH., and later taught school there. He followed this profession for at least 15 years. His mind was a store house of knowledge and during his last illness, through all of his suffering, he remained in full possession of all his faculties despite the fact he was past four score years of age.

[NOTE: Buried in Wilcox Cemetery in Morgan Twp. ]

Gallipolis Bulletin
July 29, 1915, NO. 30
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Pioneer Passes
William Wilcoxen, one of the pioneer residents of Guyan Twp., passed away at his home in Mercerville, Sunday eve. He was 84 years old, lacking just one day. He was born in Ohio, Oct. 03, 1837, and has always lived in this part of the county. His death resulted from enteritis. He was the son of Henry Wilcoxen. He was a farmer by occupation, but had retired several yrs ago to live the quiet life. He was the owner of the beautiful oak grove which stands just outside of the village of Mercerville. His wife, one daughter, Mrs. Mary F. Saunders and a number of grandchildren survive. Rev. Ira J. Sheets officiated at the funeral at Mercerville, Tues., evening, and undertaker Coleman Halley had charge of the burial in the village cemetery.

[Note: Mother was Nancy A. Leggett, spouses were Martha E. Grice and Julina Harless. "History of Gallia County, Ohio" by H. H. Hardesty, 1882, states that William Willcoxon served three years in the 60th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, the whole regiment being taken prisoners, and after his exchange he reenlisted in the 195th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, American Civil War.]

James Kimber Williams Resolutions of respect.
Amos Carter Post, No. 388, G. A. R., Patriot, Ohio January 11, 1890 Resolutions of respect on the death of Comrade James K. Williams, late Orderly Sergeant of Company I, 18th Regiment O. V. I.
Whereas, by the order of the Great Commander of the Universe, the low green curtain that never swings outward has been turned aside to admit our beloved and war worn Comrade, James K. Williams, to the rest and glories of the sunny lands of eternity; therefore,
    Resolved, that while we bow in submission to the will of Him Who rules the universe, we realize that in his death the Country has lost noble patriot, the County a worthy and useful citizen , and this
Post from its ranks on whose place can never be filled in this world of wars and suffering.
Resolved, that we as comrades will ever try to emulated the many virtues of our Comrade, which, though a life of great affliction and pain, made him so patient and cheerful as to endear him to all who
knew him.
Resolved, that we extend our heart felt sympathy to the bereaved family of our beloved Comrade, and that we commend them to Him Who, though the God of battles, yet is a friend to the widow and a father to the orphan.
   Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions suitably engrossed, 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 on the journal of our Post.
Resolved, that our Hall be draped in mourning for thirty days.
      By order of the Post.
      F. G. Stewart, H. C. Carter. C. C. Cherrington, committee.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Volume XXIII
Number 9
January 14, 1890
Gallipolis, Ohio
Transcribed by: Michael L. Trowbridge

James Kimber Williams

   Williams - James Kimber Williams was born in Walnut Township, Gallia, County, Ohio, August 11th, 1840. His father, William Williams, died two years ago at an advanced age. His mother, Lucinda (Allison) Williams survives him. He lived on the old homestead as a farmer boy until September, 1861, when he enlisted for three years in Company I, 18th O. V. I., and marched with a patriotic heart to the defense of his Country. He served in Kentucky and Tennessee, and made the great march to Huntsville, Alabama. With many narrow escapes he retreated to Tennessee and took part in the three days' Battle of Murgreesboro, or Stone River, where he was disabled by the explosion of a shell. He was soon after discharged, having without furlough, served his Country for twenty months. He was never well afterwards at one time confined to his room for fifteen years, and for the past twenty-three years he has not walked without his canes. To all this time he was never known to complain, being a miracle of patience and cheerfulness, joyful and thankful for the kind friends who faithfully ministered to his wants.
   In 1864 he married to Miss Lucy Vermillion, of Lawrence County, Ohio, who has been his comfort and stay for all these years. As a fond mother is bound to an afflicted child, so this helpmate was doubly attached in love and sympathy to her kind and tender husband. Of this union eight children wwere born, six of whom are living - Mr. W. U. T., Of Jefferson, Ohio; Effie H., teaching in Missouri; Edith who assisted her father in his office; Arius K., John H. and Flora, children in school. All were with the father in his last days except Effie, who was present at the burial. Mr. Williams was a member of the Amos Carter Post, G. A. R., at Patriot. He has drawn a pension since the time of his discharge, lately getting $30 per month. Four years ago with his family he moved from his farm near his birthplace to Gallipolis. Two years ago he was elected County Recorder, which Office he filled most acceptably, by his strict attention to business, kind manner and upright life making friends with all whoknew him. Mr. Williams has for many years been a faithful member of the M. E. Church, enjoying the comforts of good conscience before God and man, and having an abiding hope of life of happiness beyond the reach of pain and sorrow. Not many days before his death, in conversation with a friend who was sympathizing with him in his afflicted life, he was quick to say "I have no reason to murmur with all the enjoyments that I have, and with abiding trust that the good Father who has cared for me all these years will give me a home with Him soon." Though his body was racked with pain and crippled by disease, his face wore that peaceful, noble look that comes from a pure heart and regal life. Though the aged mother is left soon to follow, the brothers and sisters in tears, friends. All are friends in sorrow - children without the most kind and indulgent Father. wife bereft of the jewel of his life, there is rememberance sweeter than life and a hope, glorious hope, that we shall meet him that land where:
  "He giveth his beloved sleep."
   "After the burden and heat of the day,
   The starry calm of night;
   After the rough and toilsome day,
   A sleep in a robe of white.

   "O blessed pilgrim! We see thy face,
   As an angel's face might seem
   For, lying pale in that shadows place,
   Thou dreamest a golden dream.

   "The night is over, the sleep is slept
   They are called from the shadow's place;
   The pilgrims stand in the glorious land
   And gaze on the Master's face."

Gallipolis Bulletin
Volume XXIII
Number 9
January 14, 1890
Gallipolis, Ohio

Transcribed by: MLT

Death of Mr. J. K. Williams
     We noted the serious illness of Mr. J. K. Williams, Recorder of Gallia County, in our last issue. We are now called upon with regret to announce his death which took place on Tuesday morning, January 7, 1890, at his home on front street in this City. Mr. Williams was elected Recorder in the fall of 1887. He was a sergeant in the 18th O. V. I. and during his service contracted the disease which incapacitated him from manueal labor and rendered his life one of pain and suffering , but he bore all this with Christian resignation. For many years he was an active member of the Methodist Church and his example was one that could be profitably followed by all.
   Mr. Williams leaves a widow, three sons and two daughters who have the sympathy of all in their deep bereavement. The funeral took place on Thursday, the burial being at Bethesda.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Volume XXIII
Number 9
January 14, 1890
Gallipolis, Ohio

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Williams, John L.

Capt. John Leonard Williams
     It is a sad day we perform in announcing the death of Capt. John Leonard Williams, which occurred at his home at Nevada, Story County, Iowa, on the 20th of September 1892. He was born at New Lisbon, Columbiana County, Ohio, February 3d, 1839, and came to Gallipolis with his father's family in 1845. In 1866 on the 31st of January, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary McFarland, a most accomplished and estimable lady, and to them were born one son, Erwin WE. The mother and son are left to mourn their irreparable loss.
     In 1862, Capt. Williams enlisted in the Union army in Company A, 91st Ohio Infantry as 2nd Lieutenant and Captain of Company I, of the same regiment. As a soldier his record was without a blemish. Imbued with patriotism of an intense order , he was always prompt, courageous and faithful in the performance of duty and there was not an officer or an enlisted man in the Regiment who had a better record.
     Before the war he was engaged in business in Gallipolis, and when he returned from the service he entered at once upon active mercantile pursuits, in which he was more than ordinarily successful, by reason of his excellent judgment and careful attention to business. His health beginning to fail, he removed to Rodney, this county, where he resided until he moved with his wife and son to Iowa. Since leaving Gallia, his physical health has been better, but it was known that his hold on life was precarious, and his death was not unexpected. He was confined to his bed but four days.
     Capt. Williams was a good citizen, a loving husband and a devoted father. His friends were numbered by those who knew him - all were his friends - and all deplore his death. His devoted wife, in her affliction, has the sympathy of the entire community.

[NOTE: Not buried here.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
Oct. 6, 1892, Vol. XXV
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Williams, Thomas J.

     Thomas J. Williams, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Williams was born in Wales Nov. 13, 1840 and at an early age emigrated to this country with his parents who settled in this community. In the year 1861 he enlisted and became a soldier in the 56th Regiment, and after serving his country throughout the war was honorably discharged in April 1866.
     On April 30, 1868, he was united in marriage to Mary Jones and to this union were born eight children, one of whom preceded him to the great beyond at an early age. His wife and seven children are left to mourn his loss. The children are: Mrs. C. E. Wilkinson of Columbus, Mr. John T. Williams of this vicinity, Mrs. Chas. Carpenter of St. Paul, Minn., Mrs. Thomas I. Evans of Oak Hill, Mrs. R. B. Shaffer and Mrs. J. B. Broughman of this community and Mrs. Sam Denny of Bidwell. Besides those mentioned are 22 grand children and one niece and nephew, the children of his sister, the late Mrs. F. M. Davis, Miss Anna C. Davis of New Jersey, and E. Stanton Davis of Oak Hill.
     In the death of Mr. Williams this community survives the loss of another one of its old veterans. He was loyal to the red, white and blue and within his heart was created a liking for the institutions of this adopted country and he did his best to uphold the American ideals. But not less loyal was he to his Master and his cause in the world. He was a devout Christian and was looked upon as a man well read in Scripture. He will be missed not only in the home but also in the church and the community.
     His health having declined for some time he was finally called from his labors to his reward at two o'clock, Friday afternoon, Jan. 21, 1921, at the age of 80 years. A large crowd gathered to pay their last tribute of respect to the remains of our departed brother, Revs. F. E. Rowe, J. Pugh Jones and Rowland Jones officiating with Davis and Thomas in charge.
     The following hymn was always a favorite of Mr. Williams and he sang it a few hours before his voice silenced in death.

[NOTE: Buried in Centerville on the hill, probably Jackson Co. , Unit: Co. E 56th O. V. I. , 1890 Census]

Gallia Times
March 31, 1921
Transcribed by Charles Wright Top of Page

Williams, Thomas P.

T. P. Williams Dead
     Thomas Phillip Williams died at his home on Upper First Avenue in this city Saturday afternoon, January 20, 1912, age 70 years. His death was the result of a stroke of paralysis. Mr. Williams was the son of Joseph and Elizabell Williams. His father later moved to Gallia County and owned a farm in Raccoon Township and became a well-known Gallia County farmer.
     He was born January 7, 1842, and when the Civil War broke out entered the service in the Ninth Indiana Cavalry, and at the close of the war in 1865, came here to make his home. He was married during the war of the Rebellion, 1862, to Miss Frances Westlake, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. E. Westlake of this city, and they became the parents of five children who with his wife survive him. They are Misses Sadie and Effie at home, Leonard G. Williams of Muncie, Ind., Arthur E. Williams of Columbus, and Dr. Fred H. Williams of Shelby, O. He was a good soldier and citizen, of a most clever, agreeable turn of mind, of high moral character and was highly respected and regarded by his fellow men.
     The funeral services under the auspices of the I. O. O. F. were conducted at his late home at Island Side by Rev. F. M. Evans of Grace M. E. Church at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon, the interment by Hayward following at Pine Street Cemetery. The pall bearers selected were: S. B. Winters, E. L. Neal, C. H. D. Summers, Jas. Mullineux, Frank Snead and Dr. L. C. Bean.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Jan. 25, 1912
NO. 4, P-1
Transcribed by Charles Wright

     Edmund R. Wills, son of Meredith and Lydia Wills, was born on New River in Giles County, Virginia, March 29, 1840 and departed this life Feb. 19, 1918; age 77 years, 10 months and 20 days.
     Mr. Wills was the seventh son in a family of thirteen children, 8 boys and 5 girls, eleven living to manhood and womanhood. Mr Wills being the last surviving member of his family. His brother, George Wills of Ross County, Ohio, lived to the advanced age of 92 years, 2 months and 14 days of age.
     He was married to Miss Arritta Brothers, Nov. 10, 1865, by Rev. Jesse Ingels, father of J.C. Ingels of the First National Bank of Gallipolis.
     To them were born seven children, four of whom are living, J.C. Wills, E.E. Wills, Mrs. Ira E. Green, all of Bladen and Mrs. B.V. Mooney of Gallipolis.
     He also leaves to mourn, his aged widow and sixteen grandchildren.
     Mr. Wills worked for the government in the Commissionary Department during the greater part of the Civil War. He came to Ohio at the close of the Civil War, where he has since lived, becoming a resident of Ohio Township for 42 years.
     Mr. Wills was the first cousin of Rev. John Houck and Mrs. William Trotter, both deceased. He united with the Liberty Christian Church in the year 1912 and was baptized by Rev. McCoy. In all his dealings honesty and uprightness were the Golden Rule of his life. For several years his health has been failing and all the time he has [missing rest of article].

     Scott Wilson, son of Scott Wilson Sr. and Margaret Moore Wilson, was born in Gallia County, Ohio, on October 18, 1844 and departed this life May 3, 1919. He was aged 74 years, 6 months and 16 days. Although young at the time, he volunteered and served in the memorable 23rd. O.V.I Company D until the close of the Civil War, when he was honorably discharged.
     He was united in marriage to Miss Martha Hughes Jan. 5, 1867. To this union were born seven sons and five daughters, all of whom are living. Besides these he is survived by 21 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
     He was a man of good Christian character, having joined the church and being a faithful Christian. He had been afflicted a number of years and bore his affliction with more patience than one could think possible.
     He leaves to mourn their loss his life long companion and all their children, namely, Mrs. E.G. Webb of New Carlisle, Ohio; Mrs. Hiram A. Grover of Bidwell, Ohio; Mr. J.D. Tipton of Logan, Ohio; C.R. Wilson of Lecta, Ohio; Mrs. J.L. Meyers of New Carlisle; T.L. Wilson of Casstown, Ohio; R.W. Wilson of Troy, Ohio; J.C. Wilson of Portsmouth, Ohio; D.F. Wilson of Youngstown, Ohio; Mrs. Amos Massie of Troy; Sgt. Elwood L. Wilson with the Army of Occupation at Montabaur, Germany and Lawrence E. Wilson of Lecta. All were present except Mrs. Webb and the soldier in Germany.
     This is the first time in the years of their life that death has entered their home, a remarkable occurrence. He was a good Christian man, an obliging neighbor, a devoted husband and an affectionate father. He leaves besides his family, two brothers and a host of friends. We feel God has graciously taken him away from his intense suffering and given him a place of eternal rest with the blessed.

Card of Thanks
We desire to thank all who have in any way befriended us during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father.
The Wife and Children

Wood, W. Riley

W. Riley Wood, Civil War veteran and about 80 years old, died Sunday morning at his home at Cora. He had been in failing health for several years. Mr. Wood was an uncle of W. R. and V. A. Tanner and was the last of his father's family. He belonged to the United Brethren Church and was a fine old man. He is survived by the following children: Miss Kate at home, Mrs. Minerva Huff and J. Marion Wood of Columbus, David C. Wood of Cora, William of Cadmus and Tom of Cora.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth May 15, 1839, date of death April 27, 1919, father Robert Woods, and mother Catherine Glass, burial in Old Pine Cemetery (Raccoon Twp.). His Civil War service was with Co. F 6th OVI.]

Death of Charles L. Woolweaver
     Mr. Charles L. Woolweaver died on Saturday morning last, at his residence at the Ecker House, of which hotel he was the proprietor. He had been a sufferer for many years, and for months past it was known that his hold upon life was but frail. He was in the 50th year of his age. The funeral was held on Monday, and was in charge of the G. A. R. Post, of which he was an honored member. The interment was at the Old Cemetery.
     Mr. Woolweaver was born in New York, coming to Gallipolis at an early age. In 1871 he was married to Miss Emma Berridge, and she survives him, together with two children, both boys. He was a soldier in the war of the Rebellion- a member of the 91st Ohio Infantry. After the war, and until his health failed, he was engaged as a mate upon the river, filling that position on many of the best boats.
     He had many friends, and sincere sympathy is felt at his early death.

     Whereas, God in His all wise providence has again called upon this Post for another member, and in His great wisdom has selected our comrade, Charles L. Woolweaver, and transferred him to the Grand Army on high where Thou, oh God, art the Supreme Commander.
     Comrade Woolweaver had been in failing and very poor health for years, caused by exposure while in the line of duty in the army, he having entered the Union Army during the summer of 1862, serving in Company A, 91st O. V. I. Regiment until the close of the war in 1865. At the close of the war he received an honorable discharge from the army after his long and faithful service.
     We say to the wife and widow of our late comrade, to put her faith and trust in God, that He alone in this hour can give consolation and hope, and to the two boys that are left fatherless, we say also to you that the only one path for you is to be good to your mother and follow the way that she will point out to you, having faith to believe that she will direct your paths to the God who has said that He will be a father to the fatherless, and that when mother and children are also called to pay the last tribute, that you may find your father in that bright and happy land to give you a welcome.

[Note: He is buried at Pine Street CE. Death date from stone is December 30, 1893; 48y 3m 13d.]

Death of Mr. Mike Woolweaver
     Cadot Post will have a special meeting tonight at 7 o'clock sharp to make arrangements for the burial of Mr. Michael H. Woolweaver, who died at his home at McArthur Junction, Wednesday morning May 22, 1901 and whose remains will be brought here on the noon train Thursday. He has relatives here by marriage. He was an uncle of Mr. Lon Woolweaver. Mr. Gus Lear, a relative, received the word of his death. He was past 56 years of age and in poor health for a long time. He was an old soldier and a G.A.R. man and a very clever man to his friends and had lots of them. He used to live here and enlisted here in the 91st. regiment and was a good soldier and drew a pension.
     Undertaker Wetherholt will meet the remains of Mr. M. H. Woolweaver Thursday noon and sent a casket for them today, to McArthur Junction. On the arrival of the remains the G.A.R. Post will take charge and direct the services at the Mound Hill Cemetery where the burial will take place.
     Mr. Woolweaver left a wife and two sons, Henry and Ellsworth, both young men. Ellsworth is in business in Pomeroy and Henry at home. He left one sister, Mrs. Lyons, of Indanapolis.

Good Man Gone
     George Albert Wright, a highly respected farmer of Sandfork, died Friday, February 7, 1908, aged 69 years, 4 months and 17 days of age. He was born in Perry Township September 21, 1838 and was married to Miss Rebecca Slagle, August 30, 1860.
     To this union was born ten children, five sons and five daughters. Besides his faithful wife, he leaves four sons and three daughters to mourn their great loss. He also leaves twelve grandchildren, one brother, one sister and a host of friends.
     He was converted and joined the Methodist Church in 1876 and his testimony was "My trust is in the Lord and I expect to trust him while I live."
     He was an honorable upright citizen and had the respect and esteem of all who knew him. Although his suffering was great he never murmured and greatly appreciated the kindness shown him by his friends and neighbors in his last afflictions.
     The funeral was held at Mt. Zion Church Sunday morning by Rev. Rice, internment was following at the same place.

Wright, Hiram H.

Death of Hiram H. Wright
Hiram H. Wright, of Porter, died last Thursday after an illness of four weeks. He was about 68 years of age and was a good, industrious citizen with many friends. He served in the civil war and was a faithful soldier. Mr. Wright is survived by his wife and two children, William and Mrs. Edward Watkins of Bidwell. The funeral services were held at the Porter M. E. church Saturday and were conducted by Rev. Farrar of Bidwell.

[Note: Buried at Fairview (Long) CE in Springfield Twp. From death certificate date of birth February 29, 1836, date of death September 14, 1911 (making him actually 75 years old), father Thomas Wright and mother Ann Huford. Served with 18th Independent Battery, Ohio Light Artillery.]

Gallipolis Journal
September 20, 1911
Transcribed by Lynn Anders