The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1863-08-26
OBITUARY.
In Aemmorium.

Departed this life in Hospital at Mcpherson
vile ;. y. Oh the 10th day Of Juue, 1863. J.
JoSArHAS MclLwAIS, la the 18th year OF his
age. The deceased adds ano,hsr m.ins 20 the
long iist Of noble and patriotic sons of South
Carolina who have offered up their lives upoo
the altar oi liberty, and in defence OF their
homes and friends. Jonathan Wa q student
In the Citadel Academy Charleston when hi.
iathsr enlisted. The noble impulses Of bis ma.
ture would not suffer him to rsu,Ain out Of the
army when his fathers ardent patriotism had
called hns, leaving wife aud large family OF
little children unprotected and almost alone.
but when tho call To arms vss re.oundinr
throughout the land, he felt constrained 70 eI
change tho peaceful pursuits OF . student for
the more sarIing scenes Of . soldiers lie, and
hence he proposed 70 serve out his fathers en-.
listinent In the CataWba Rangers. A. sooo a
he had completed his fathers term he enlisted
IN the same company, now known a. company
4th Regiment OF Cavslry, Tor three wear,
or dung the war; and nobly did he discharge
hia arduous aud toilson,s duties, in sunsi,i,1.
and rain, through heat and cold, eight After
n'ght month alter month, Standing the lone
sentinel upon the out post. uncomp planning and
Always ready at the call Of duty.
IL was not his lot To pour out his Ifs's blood
upon the ns'd OF deadly combat, nor did he en-.
JOY he privilege OF having faced the nre and
m'hg's iu the uProar Of ciashing arms, yet
nis auuss we're not leas perilous or trying The
rideus on an outpost 10 1T any moment liable
70 yield up his lie at the hands OF An insiduous
and skulking foe.
Jonathan was young man possessed Of ma.
ny enobling qualifications knew him bu, TO
love hun. lie LETT many friends behind him
70 mourn his carly fall. Father, mother. broth,
Or and sister grisvs not for
deaths but . path ,hst must be trod.
IL man would ever 20 70 God"
We believe his gentle spirit 10 uos In happy
communion with saints.
Requiescat In pace. p.
Fell in the fearful battle Of Gett,,burv p.
nobsy defending his country's rights, on the I'd
July 1853, w, w. Johnson. lie was a mem.
Der OF Co. q, 2d Regiment 5. O. v. lie was
man OF lovely disposition, and irreproachabis
character, cheerful, generous and brave, on.
dearing himself not only TO his companions in
arms, but TO sll who came within the circls OF
his influence.
Participated in the hard fought battle of
sharps6urg Md. on the l7th September 1852,
ana was ever AZ his battle flag when called for
by his officers. On the ever memorable day of
the 18Th December 1852 at Frederick sbursr
when the call was made for volunteers to act a.
sharp shooters, he was among the first TO re.
spond, where be received slight wound
During the SIX days fighting around Chancsl.
lorsvlIle, and Salem Church, he was among
those m front, who drove the enemy from their
strong hold.
We mourn the loss Of one OF Lancaster's best
and bravest soldiers. But his manly conduct,
and patriotic courage, while in bstlle, 10 enough
70 cheer his brave comrades on to victory.
For number Of years he had been mem,
Der Of the Baptist Church of Beaver Creek in
Lancaster District y. c., end through the many
trials and strong temptations Incident to his
soldier ifs he endeavored TO live iu earnest and
constant preparation for death Whenever the.
summons might coDe. y.B.H.