The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-04-05
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SIHPsoN.-Col benjamin T.. Simpson died at his
home in Washington Feb. q. Col. Simpson was a
fine specimen Of southern loyalist. lie was born IN
Prince Georges County, Md, but removed 10 Bal
umOre when quite young aud learned shIpbuild-
ing, and for many years carried on successful bust
ness with his brother at EcI's Point. lie always
had strong taste for military matters and for 50
years was member of the Baltimore Independent
Grays At the outbreak OF tue war he was ia COM
uand of that company, and took decided stand
for the Union. HIS First Lieutenant was William
Gibson, Of Washington, who aftcrward rendered
valuable service to the country in the Furuell Lc-
glDu. Capt. simpsons company became 60. A, of
the Purucll Legion, and he was tue first Maryland
officer commissioned IN tine Union army, His gal
lautry brought him promotion, and he was success
sively made Major, Lieuleuaut-ColOnel and Colo
mel, lie succeeded TO the command OF the Legion
after tie eight at Catelts Station, Aug. q and D.
1862, and was very effective in the operations that
followed. lie was subsequently commissioned to
raise new regiment, and Ia 1868 led the 9th Md.
to the front. Alter the war he resumed hpbuild-
ing in Baltimore, but that business was Frustrated
aud he became foreman of the ship joiuers al the
Washington Navy Yard, where he was for 10 years.
He died OF consumption, the seeds of which had
been planted ~ his system during his service, and
WAS buried by HI! Carson Post. y firing party from
the Old Guard, a delegation from the Society of
the Purneu Legion, and -depulauous from other
military organizations attended the funeral
OIIvER.-Col. Samuel Cook Oliver died at his
home in Massachusetts March % Col Oliver re
crutCd Go. f. 3Jth Mass, and was commissioned
its Captain Aug. r. 1862. lie was severely wounded
at AntIetam, from which paralysis of his legs re-
suited. lie became Major of the ID Mass. II. A.
and served with it until the close of the war, by
which Tune he had become q Northumberland.
lie Secretary of the Massachusetts Commits
sion at the Centennial Exhibition in 1916
Observation-Disclosures Il. Hitchcock, United States
Navy, died in New York last week of old age
Commodore Hitchcock was born in Cheshire
Conn, sept. p 1903, and entered the navy from
that State III 1928. Ia 1921 he served the schooner
Shark of the West India Squadron and in l529-3I
on The frgnle Delaware Of the European Squadron
lie WAS promoted 10 Lieutenant March 8. 1888, and
did duty on board the frigate Ohio in the Atlantic
and the Savannah in the Pacific. until he was
placed in command of the stoTesiip Relief in 1883
Attaining the rank OF Commander in 1880, he was
detailed 10 ordnance duty. and was then placed IN
command OF the steam frlgate MeTTimUC of the
Pacific Squadron, IN which post he continued dur
ing 1888 60 In 1861, while Inspector of Ordnance,
he received his commission as Captain, and July l6
1862 became "a Commodore. lie commanded the
steam sIOop Susquehanua of the Western Gulf
squadron In Iob2-5, ana was Tor some time senior
officer Of the blockading feet of Mobile. Again
in 1854 he was assigned 10 ordnance duty, and be-
came commandment OF the Norfolk Navy Yard in
1866 after which he performed special duty until
the time of his retirement. The burial took place
at Gold Spring, n. Y.
ElGENEAUCH-Die at the National Military
Home, Dayton, o. March 10, OF rupture Henry
Eigenrauch, late Sadder-Sergeant, 10th NY. Cav
aged So.
lung trouble Feb. "a at Ogden, Iowa. He served
during the war in Co. i, I'D Ohio also in Co. l.
1920 Ohio. Comrade Jacobs was worthy member
of Buford Post, NJ 800 and was borne to his last
resting place by his comrades.
HAsKrfL.-Truman II. Haskell Co F. 23d Mich
died at Saginaw, Mich. recently aged 10 years and
five months. He was buried under the auspices of
J, n. Penoyer Post, No. 80, of which he was "a
member
5EALY.-CoI r. p. SeaIy died at his home in
Council Bluffs Iowa, March Il. The funeral was
conducted by Abe Lincoln Post. Deceased was
born Jan - 1853, at Somerset. England; entered
the army First Lieutenant in the 45th H.; was
promoted 10 rank of Lieutenant Colonel at the fail
of Vieksburg
GRIFFITu-Abel Griffith, Co. A, 97th Pa, re-
ceived injuries in railroad accident at Clifton Pa
from the effects OF which he died at Philadelphia
March Is. Comrade Griffith was a member of Nc
Call Post, No. 81, West Chester, Pa. He leaves a
wife and four children.
RoBINsoN.-Ded March Is at his home in Quit
man, Mo, James Robinson, aged IS years, three
months and % days. He served private in the
Mexican war, after which he settled in Peoria Co.
H. where at the outbreak of the rebellion he en-
listed in Co c, s6th Ill. He was a member OF
Hardy Smith Post, No. III and was buried by the
members OF that body with all the honors of war.
KESHEY.-Corpl Thomas Kenney, Co. A. goth
H., died in Hardin Co., H., March 49, aged 81
years. Comrade Kenney, though native of Ire
land, was truly loyal. recognizing no higher duty
than serving his adopted country in her hour OF
peril He was a member of Alex. Raglan Post at
ElizRhe thtown, and buried under the auspices
of the GAR.