Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-02-10
DEATHS.


Killed. at the battle of Ringgold. Georgia. in abe
fatal charge of the 18th Ohio. Nov. 9th, 1865
WILLIAM VAN WYE. aged % years, late Of
WeathersGeld. TrumbuI ce.
William Van Wye was one OF the frs
to respond to the call of his country
He enlisted at Warren in the first
company raised under the frst call. about the 18th
of April, 1867. He was mustered into the three
months service at Camp Taylor, Cleveland. with
his company. At Camp Dennison he was one Of
the first of Company II to respond to the three
years call, and re-enlisted for three years. Hewas
mastered in for three years as q corporal of Co II,
on the 10Th Of june, 1861.
Sergeant Van Wye was one Of the best Of soldiers.
He was kind to his fellow soldiers, obedient TO his
officers, always ready for any duty. never complain
ing. and always at his post. No matter how severe
| posure, he was always ready for a march or other
| duty. He participated in all the battles of the regi-
ment, except Gettysburg, and at that time he was
suffering from q wound received at Chsncellorville
He had escaped wonderfully. But il was reserved
for that fatal charge of the 18th on Ringgold Hill to
end the glorious career of this young man.
The last act Of his life was one which illustrated
his kindness Of disposition and goodness of heart.
Captain McClelland was hit on the sword arm by
q rebel bullet entering his wrist and passing out
above the elbow. and Of course his sword had fall.
en- TO the ground. Sergeant Van Wye stepped to
his side and said " Captain. are you much hurt
Yes, l an seriously wounded will you
pick up my sword and place il in its scabbard?"-
He reached and picked up the sword; while in the
the forehead and fellinstantly dead by the side Of
his Captain, without a groan or q sigh.
Sergeant Van Wye had been promoted to be Ser
geant of his company and was acting LIST Sergeant
II the time OF his death.
One who has served with him long-has shared
his suferings, hardships and. exposures-who has
seen him tried as men are seldom tried-who loved
| him as q b~rother-oHers this tribute, though with
deep feeling and IN mourntnl sentenees-to his
worth and memory. Con-.
At the residence Of Vim. D.. Morris, in Greene, Jan.
Tth 1864. Mrs. MARGARET LEACH. wife Of
Abraham Leach. of Wintersett. Madison County,
Iowa, aged IS years.
Also, at the above place, Jan. 18th, ABRAHAM
LEACH. husband Of the above. in the 54th year
of his sge.
Mr.. Leach and his wife were for many years res
idents of Lordstown. in this County. They remoy-
ed to Iowa, and were here on a visit among their
friends, when they were called to depart this life.
:" They were united in their lives, and in their
deaths they were not divided
At Bloomfield. Jan. 9th. CLARISSA HOWE. wife
and rslict of Thomas Howe. aged 81 years.
During a protrscted illness she manifested a pa
tient resignation which a firm reliance on the
promises Of the Gospel can alone inspire.
Having lived the life Of a Christian, and TO the
an sast abiding dGSf faith in the Sii-suffcient merits RaGt Of her
Savior and Redeemer, she gently fell asleep in Je-
sus, ats O'Clock and s minutes on the morning of
the day specially dedicated TO the
of His resurection-not doubling that when He
snail appear, she also viii appear with him in glo-
n.y."
In LOrdstOwn. Jan. L. Miss CATHERINE J
TAFT, daughter Of John and the late deceased
Catherine TAFT. aged 81 years.
She suffered much during her sickness, and she
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mind her. We trust they now dwell together
While so many are falling around US. let rs listen
to that voice which says, ye also ready"
Twas hard to see her borne away.
Away from home and kindred dear.
And laid within the narrow grave,
No more again her voice to hear.
Now in the Paradise above
Her gentle spirit high will soar,
And there still sing redeeming love,
That brought her to that bllssful shore.
Why should we drop one tear of gnsf;
Ne soon shall see her face again.
If faithful to our heavenly trust,
While on the earth we shall remain.
Yes, seon weTI see our sister dear,
Who lives beyond this starry frame;
Then shall we meet 70 part no more,
And glory give to Jesus name. CT.
In Wayne, Jan. "A, at the residence ofhis daughter
JOHN ANDREWS, Esq, aged 81 years and 6
months.
ESQ. Andrews was born . East Haddam, Conn,
july 9Th, 17S2. In 1904 he came to the Reserve.
then a wilderness. He visited various sections
spending some time in Hartford, Garfield, Hudson.
and Austinburg. After locating in Gustayus. where
he passed two years. he married and settled in
kinsman.
His life was one of unusual activity, prosperity
and usefulness. He possessed al excellent consti-
tuition, good judgment, fine social qualities and an
earnest Christian heart. Wherever he pitched his
tabernacle there he builded an altar, and called on
the name Of the Lord. He aided in establishing
churches and did much towards laying the founda-
tons for good society in this. region. His contrib
ersl. One son, Rev. E. b. Andrews. has been IS
years in a foreign field. To the last days Of his
life he was specially interested in securing to our
youth the blessings Of q good education. His last
years we're mainly spent IN reading. meditatfng
and in making thorough preparation for the life to
come.
On q Sabbath morning, when in usual health, he
Ess almost instantly called to his reward. And