The National tribune., 1889-06-06
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10th \. H, died at Portsmouth. n. r.. April IS
He was member Of StoTer Post. GAR
AlARA-Alichae G.. Mara, member Of Co. F.
10th y H, died at AmCskeag. n r.. April 49,
RHoDEs.-Benjamiu c. Rhodes died suddenly at
East Providence, K. J.. April H. Of heart disease
aged 81 years. C0mrade Rhodes enlisted April
lo5l IN Co 4, IS II. l., and afterward enlisted
In the % r. l. Cav; discharged on Surveonfs
certificate Of disability; mustered in FnTragut
Post No. 3. Department of Rhode Island Feb 10
1856; joined BGcSlin Post No 20 by transfer Oeto-
Der 70, 1886; charter member. COmrade Rhodes wa
IN company with some members Of Bucklin Post up
10 IL o clock Saturday evening ia good health and
cheerful spirits. At 1870 he was numbered wiih
those who are at rest.
McFAELASD.-Died at his home in Knox Town
snip, Ind, April 2, Of consumption Alexander 8
Mcfarland, aged a years. He was a veteran ~
&c. i, 10th Ind. He was worthy member Of Az
eAaHdeF LrumDeI POST No. 2lS, Of Redkey, and
was buried by his comrades. He leaves wife and
one child and an aged nOtherin comfortable cir
cunlstanccs He was kind and loving husband
and father aud good citizen.
HEATH.-Wilam Heath, Co. r. 18th Vt died at
West Barnet, VI, ON March p, Of heart disease
aged 20 years.
CoLE,fAS. - James Coleman, late resident OF
Sheldon. Oak, died at his home Feb 3 OF infam-
nation OF the bowels at the age Of Sc wears Gem
rade Coleman entered the service az private in Co
l. ri u y Dragons, March p 1851. re-enlisting
from term 10 term in cavalry and infantry and
finally lefl the United States service Dec % IS78
having served faithfully and continually with but
seven days between enstments for 26 years and 10
months. The comrade was an honorable and re-
spected member Of John F. Reynolds Post No Al
department of Dakota, and leaves family in good
SlFcunlslanecs According to his last request, his
burial services were conducted by the Post to
which lie belonged.
PALaER-COmFade Charles A Palmer died at
Seattle, Wn- T., Feb. % on his 43d birthday and
his remains were brought home to Dayton Wn
T., on the 18th Of February for burial Cornrade
Famer was faithful member % Alfred Suly
Post, No. s. and always ready to do his whole duty
at all times and under all circumstances His life
mas been one OF patriotic devotion to the dear cid
nag ne 50 bravery fought to save. He was q mem
Der OF Co. l. 30th Wis, aud served his country
faithfully two years. His remains were consigned
TO the grave by his comrades. lie leaves two little
children, a boy and-a girl, to mourn his loss.
IUcKER.-Wm. Tucker, Co. f, 10th H. died
March II OF consumption OF the liver aged 60 years
and 10 mouths, at his home, near Walton, Kan
Post, No 443.
THoNPsoy--Comrade L. P Thompson. Com
mandeT OF Gordon Granger Post. No Z of PieIus
Ontario County, and also Past Senior Vice Com
mander OF the Department Of New York died q
lew days ago at Denver. Colo. His remains were
Inferred at Cauandaigua-
HALBRooK.-Franeis 81. Halbrook Yount, DO.
died on April g He a native of Alabama and
was born IN 1877. He was a member Of Co. c. 47th
Mo-, and also q member of Jacob YOunt Post No.
$50, Department of Missouri. He was good eiti-
zen He leaves widow and several children 70
mourn his loss.
MARsH-Morris Marsh, Co A. 6th Ohio Cav
died at his home in Dumout Colo, on March %
aged % years. He leaves a wife and six children
berg Post, No 2. Georgetown, Colo.
CLIFFoRD.-Died at the Central Branch National
Military Home. Ohio, April Is, Michael Clifford;
Co. H, 18th n. Y. Engineers, Of Bright's disease
aged D years.
FIsHER--Beniamin F. Fisher. Co. F, 18th Ohio.
died at his home. in York, o.. March Is, aged 40
years COmrade Fisher enlisted Sept. .. 1851 and
served three years, participating IN al the battles
and hardshipS OF the regiment He contracted
lung disease rom which he never recovered. lie
leaves n devoted vile and SIX children to mourn
his loss He was beloved TO al who knew him,
and was a member of the GAR. at Richmond, O.
WILsOS.-Eli G.. Wilson 36th Ohio was hurt bx
fall of coal from which, he died reoenfIv Al Fyes-
vile. o. He was a member of Davis Kinble Post,
No. Co., leaves wife and six children.
MEssENGER--Chester y. Messenger. Co A 6th
Wis, died at EarltOn Fla Jan 10 aged Is years
Comrade Messenger was a member Of the G. a b.
and leaves large circle OF friends 10 mourn his
loss
MoRGAs.-Charles " Morgan died at Washing
ton. ID. e., on. April L. aged IS Years, Of throat
consumption, contracted during the war. At the
outbreak of the rebellion COmrHde Morgan was
employed IN the Navy Yard at Washington. He
resigned his position. and enlisted on the PaWnee
whleh was then under orders TO proceed 10 FoFs
Sumter TO reinforce Maj Anderson He served
continuously throughout the entire rebellion. and
participated IN a number of naval engagements.
among them Fort Sumter, the engagement with
took part in the capture of the forts at Hatteras
Inlet. After this his vessel the Pawnee. was or
dered TO capture and destroy al the rebel batteries
from Port Royal to Stone River. :. C., and in The
engagements which followed Dir. Morgan bore 3
conspicuous part In the tight at Horse Shoe Land
ing. the ST. Johns River Fla May 6. 1864,
he was wounded This was two months after his
expiration of service, he being of 20 to vOlun-
teer his services destroy the rebel steamers then
plying the St. Johns He was recommended
by his commanding officer, Rear-Admiral George
b. Balch, for promotion for gallant conduct while
in action. He leaves q wife and two grown daugh-
tiers.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Taylor. .. 5. ", died al
Washington. ID. c., recently, aged a years Sixty
one years ago he began his career in the Navy .
AIidshipman and has had long and varied ex-
perienee- He has been chased By Arab pirates /;
was attached to the United States sloOp st. Mary
during the Mexican war, and was also present at
the siege of Vera Cruz He also took active
part in the civil war. Since 1873 he has been on
the retired list. He leaves wife aud two daugh-
tiers.
GoFF-J. K. Golf. Co. c. 7th MINI, died at
BrOokville, Wis. recently. He was an hOnOred
member of Joe shannon Post. No l4S. and was
buried by his comrades. He good soldier,
and his many friends will miss him very much
NICCLELLEN--GeOrgeW W. McCielien died az his
home, near Lancaster. Mo. on April 3. aged S.
years. He q Sergeant Of Co. A. I'd NO. ). n
Cav, and a charter member Of i. H. Richardson
Post, No 90, Department OF Missouri he was
highly esteemed by all who knew him for truth
funess honesty and his exemplary Christian char
aeter. His remains were followed to the grave by
a large number of relatives and Regh5OFs and his
Il of asaf T. a