The National tribune., 1886-12-23
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KIRK-Col James T. Kirk. most gallant officer
of the Pennsylvania Reserves" dled Dee. at
Washington, Pa, aged 81. He had not been in
robust health for years being less affected
by wounds received while at his post of duty
during the late war. He had been confined TO
the house for about 10 months with asthma and
heart disease, which attacked him while in the
army. When the first call for troops made, in
1861, Col. Kirk a Lieutenant In a volunteer
company, called the jefferson Light Guards OF
CanOnsburg viii n subsequently became Co. ID of
the 10th regiment Of the Reserve Corps. When the
regiment was organized Capt. Kirk was elected to
the Lieutenant-C OlOnelcy, and served under Col.
McCalmont, from whom he learned many valuable
lessons in military discipline On the 18th of May
1852 upon the resignation of Col. McCalmOnt,
Lieut.-COl. Kirk was commissioned Colonel. He
went calamity through the PeninsuaT campaign,
commanding the l0th regiment until after the bat
tie of Antietam and took active part in the bat
ties at Mecianiesyille Gainess Mill, New Market
Cross roads, Malvern Hill, HarTisOn's Landing,
second Bull Run. South Mountain and Antietam.
Before the Reserves were ordered to the Peninsula
he was presented with a fine horse and a handsome
sword by the citizens of CanOnsburg. IN the New
Market fight 20 men under his command were
killed Here, too, the Colonel received asunstrOSe
and was reported dead. He recovered and returned
To duty At second Bull Run he severely
wounded through the side injuriBg the kidneys,
the wound having caused more or less trouble
since In this battle Cen jackson, of the Third
Brigade, being wounded, Col. Hardin, Of the 18th
regiment, assumed command and was also wound
ed. The command then devolved on Col Kirk
who WAS in command till about in the afternoon,
when he, too, was wounded and Col Anderson
took charge. He also slightly wounded at
Gaines's MIL having been struck Of his
arms by spent bail. Col. Kirk was splendid
soldier and his death is sincerely lamentcd He
"a cOInrade Of w L. TemDlctOn Post No 100,
Department of Pennsylvania.
I ELMENDORF.-Capt. Anthony ElmendOrf, 18th
n. V, died at Big Springs, Tex, Nov. 10. Capt.
/ EimendOrf was first a member of the 18th y. Y,
and WAS with il during the three months of It's
| ice in the Summer of 1861 Upon his return TO
/ Brooklyn he recruited company ,Gl for the 18th
/ y. y, and was commissioned Captain. He served
well and faithfully in that capacity until April,
| 1854 when he resigned and returned home TO
/ engage in mercantile pursuits Joining the ODD
| ~ Y, he was made commandment of q company.
Four years ago he became engaged in sheep raising
in Texas, whittier he had gone to recupeFute his
| health After desperate struggle for life he
compelled to sueeumh, and finally fell - victim to
consumption. Capt ElmcndOTf was highly re-
spected by his comrades in the three regiments N
which he served, and citizen regarded with
esteem. His funeral was held IN Brooklyn Dec. .,
and the remains were inferred at Peekskin y. ".
i Communications VIM. J. Campbell 22d u. 5.
Inf. in charge of the recruiting station IN Albany
| n. V, died uncxpectly at the American Hotel in
that city early last week He served with disiinc-
! zion in two Pennsylvania regiments during the
rebellion, and since then he has been ia service on
the frontier
TAYLoR.-Lient David b. Taylor who served Is
years in the Regular Army, died i'm Paterson " j.
of pneumonia. He took part in the principal bat
tes of the Army of the Potomac a Sergeant.
After the war in fight with Indians in Texas. he
was wounded badly that he disabled for
three years. He became Lieutenant in 1873, and
| resigned last August. lie commanded Co. y, nth
U. : Inf
| HALL-Died ut Jackson Mimi. Dee. 10 samuel
Hail. in the 92d year of his age. He was a native
of Lower Canada, but when child his parents re-
moved to Vermont. He was a soldier of the war
of 1872. under Macomb and participated i'm the bat
tie Of Plattsburg. He h - been resident Of jack
son County, Mimi. for over 20 years and was able
to walk about the village and ito some light work
until three or four years ago, since which time his
health has gradually failed He leaves wife two
sons and daughter. John A. Myers Post fur
nshed the palIbeaFeTs, and an escort of about 20
comrades accompanied the remains to the ceme-
terry.
WooDwARD.-Rev = H. Woodward who was
known rs VermOntS Fighting Chaplain" died
recently at Milton, VT. Suitable resolutions were
adopted by Reynolds Post, No. 80. Ofwhich he was
a most worthy member. he was held in high
esteem by al his eomradesss
WusoN.-Dec Sth in Adams Co.. Neb Amos
| WiIsoo Co A S6ti Ohio He was a model soldier
brave, honest and Christian. lie never shrank
| from duty. lie was "a worthy member OF 0}eary
Post GAR, Junata. Neb.
/ MANN-Pcter w Mann died at Garrett, Ind
Dec 10. He was born ut Fayetteville, Pa in 1874.
He enlisted i'm Co. f. SD Ohio, and was discharged
| July Is, 1896. He was - member of Chas. Case
Post No 2s8. Department Of Indiana.
| STEUBEN.-COmrade "A. VI. 5teuben died Nov. 80
| mt Rockford Iowa, aged - years. Hc entered the
service July % 1852 a corporal In Co. b, lid
N. ". and WAS discharged with the regiment Juns
., 1865. He WAS a charter member Of Charles j.
Pixley Post, No. 377 and at the time of his death
was its Adjutant. He was buried by the Post.
| HEACoX.-Comrade Ezra Heaeox, Of Philips
Post GAR, Bell Air H., died Dec. .. He was a
member of Co. c. SSth ILL.,, and served three years.
after which he enlisted in the 5th ILL., Cav and served
to the end OF the war He received two wounds
but refused to apply for pension as long rs he was
able to earn his own living consequently had only
| been q pensioner for about four years. lie WA
buried by the comrades of his Post assisted by ths
comrades of Yale and Hazel Dell Posts.