The National tribune., 1892-02-11
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CoLLrys-At The Soldiers Home. Milwaukee,
Wis, Dec y, Philip Hoys Collins. aged n. Com
ne entered upon sailors life. visiting many
parts Of the world. At the commencement % the
Florida War he enlisted in che 9th T. 8 Inf, being
IN every engagement OF his regiment and ia many
thrilling escapadcs with the Indians while on de-
tached service. He served i've years aud was
hOnorably discharged He entered The La Mass
and served throughout the MEXICAN war When
tho late war Of the rebellion broke out he was in
Arkansas and on that State seeding cams North
to Wisconsin, where he enlisted in Co II. 5th Wis,
OF the Old Iron Brigade aud served Go every en-
gngBment Of the regiment until at the battle OF
ne Dali lodged ia the Joint aud disabled him for
further active duty, until about the time Of she first
Fredericksburg battle. He secured leave 90 visit
his regiment, then stationed at Falmouth, Va. on
reaching Belle Plain he was informed that orders
had been received prohibiting any but able bodied
men going TO the front As an old veteran he
suuifed the smoke OF battle. rsu she picket, aad in
so doing IN jumping small stream. h8 broke tbs
muscular adhesion Of bis wounded lex. and joined
his regiment Ia time % be with them iu the center
OF the charge on Fredericksburg Nights. AMER his
regiment returned TO camp his iamsness returned
and he was sent back 20 the hospita! from which
ne had the leave, and later was mustered into the
Veteran Reserve Corps, where no served 20 the
close Of the war lie had twice been offered 2
commission In the 6th Wis. before his wound. bus
refused IT, prefsrriug 70 serve as Orderly Sergeant
Of his company. He Of tha early Forty
miners, sailing from Boston around the Horn. Re
had been miner in Australia, explorer Of the
River Amazon, south America, where all Of the
party of 81, in two boats with the exception Of
NJ
Indians, and only escaped after three weeks living
on wild fruits, roots, etc, and coating o. the prod
uct Of the rubber-gum tree. He had been a sol
der Of his country in every war during his life OF
moment and never in times Of peace. In his de-
Ginning years he preferred the compauy OF his Old
comrades in the Soldiers Home rather than a life
Of ease with his better-tO-dO relatives and he
ceived, what hs mostly desired soldiers burial.
TROBRIDGE.-As Hilsboro. Wis, Jan. g. 1892,
David Trobridge, Co III. I'd MINI. Cav, aged "A. Of
disease contracted while ia the service. He was q
member Of Henry DidiOt Post, l4l, and The funeral
was held under the auspices Of the Post. The
following resolutions were adopted by the Post
Whereas il has pleased the Great Commander Of
the universe to remove from our midst our vener-
able cOmrade, David TrObridge, who departed this
life Jan. B. 1902 Of heart failure; therefore be 10
Resolved, That we comrades extend to tho
bereaved family Of our deceased cOmrads our
heartfelt sympathy and DO Il further
RSso'Usd That the charter Of this Post be draped
for a period of so days in memory Of him who has
gone to rest in that camp beyond the river
ResOtUed That these resolutions be spread upon
our Eecord-bOOk, and copy sent 10 The family Of
our deceased cOmrade.
MCMAHOS.-At Rochester, ". T., recently, John
Mcmahon. Colonel, lSsth N. X, aged 81. Another
gallant soldier Of the has gone to Join his silent
comrades in the camp beyond the river. Col John
Mcmahon at the breaking out OF the rebellion
enlisted a private in Co. C. l05th ". Y In .
short time be rose to the rank Of Captain, and
when that regiment was consolidated with the 9th
n. Y. he was promoted to Major Step by step
he advanced until he was breyetted BFigRdior-
General and Colonel of his regiment AT The close
of the war he returned to Rochester, n. ", with
his regiment. Col. Mcmahon was wounded three
times during his service in the army and spent
eral months in Libby Prison. HsrecOrd was an hon
orabe one and worthy Of emulation. Prior TO the
war he active in military circles, and was q
member OF the Union Grays Of Rochester. He
was buried with full GAR honOTs. Col. Mcmahon
was member Of ORorke Post, l. Rochester.
FLASAGAN.-At Burlington, W., Jan a. Of injuries
contracted while in the service, Morris Flanagan,
Co. r. 6th VI, aged so He was born Ia Ireland, aad
served in the British army in Jamaica for over u
years. He served throughout the late war He
was wounded IN the eye, ieE. jaw and arm ia the
battles OF Antietam. second fredericksburg and
the Wilderness serving in al the battles Of the old
Vermont Brigade until so thoroughly disabled by
/ wounds that he transferred 10 the Veteran Re-
serve Corps during the latter part OF the war. In
late years the wound that he received IN his jaw
caused him so much trouble that his speech could
hardly Ue understood; he also lost the sight Of one
| eye and The other was rapidly falling him. lie
/ was y brave soldier and good-hearted man. One
| Of the many kindnes5e5 performed by Gen. W. ".
Henry FOR the old soldier was IN accepting his guar
dianshiP, and owing to Gen. Hsnry's constant care
and ftthfIlness, without hope OF reward, tie Lass
years OF COmrade Flanagan life were spent Iu
and comfort. He will be missed by the members
l of Stanuard Post as his manner and genial ways
I always gave him welcome to their meetings.
FOND.-At West Concord, Mimi, Jan. 10, OF
\ heart failure, Joseph Fon, or Fond, I'd Iowa. lie
/ was found dead In bed in his room. Hewas known
4 by sight By a good many residents Of West Con-
I cord, aud was q German by birth. His remains
i were inferred by Joseph circuit Post. IL he had
any relatives or friends living, H. NJ Bay less, Con"
\ cord, Mimi, would ike to hear from them
\ WAKEBIELD.-At Culver, Kan, Dee II, A. w
\ Wakefield, Northumberland 10Th Pa. Col
I Wakefield born near McVeytown, Pa. He
lived with lis parents on the farm until "A prll 10,
\ 1861 when ne enlisted for three months ia Co. T.
/ 9TH Pa He was made Orderly Sergeant Of the COM
/ pany, and was discharged Aug. 4 1861. He re-eu-
listed for three years and veterRnlzed IN the 49th
I Pa. was mustered in As Second Lieutenant and
was promoted from time TO time I'll he reached me
rank of Lieutenant Colonel Of the regiment, which
position he held at the close OF the war when the
| regiment was mustered out Aug. =, 1900 lie was
/ always kind and considerable % those under his
/ command He leaves a wife aud three chill dren.
I WMLIAYIs.-At Archibald, Pa, Dec. %, OF bron-
l iaf r0u wi ua md
/ since his discharge from the army, Reese Williams,
Sergeant Co. II, sd Pa, aged %. He was one OF the
first 10 respond to the Presidents call for troops
/ He enlisted for the three months service, and
\ then re-eusted for three years. He was q mem
| Der of james G.. Stephens Post, under whose au-
spices the funeral services we're held lie leaves o
wife and large family.
/ PoLLoCK-At Hardin Tex, recently, Joha Poi
lock Co. A, 9Th W is. lie served ia Co. III, I'd Pa,
during the Mexican war; He served three years
in the late war. He was member Of Cumberland
Post 80, Department Of Texas.
Il RELYEA.-At Rochester, ". Y, Jan. 2, Frederick
/ Relyea, 18th ~ y. Independents Art. G. Nack -
battery. COmrade Relyea was a faithful soldier
true friend, and popular and efficient city ON
cial being Deputy sheriff for about six years. He
was an active member Of O'ROrCe Post, 1, which
Post had charge of the funeral ceremonies.
LASIN.-At City Hospital, Rochester y 4, Dec
/ 81 +. A. Laxin, Co. c. 28th N. Y. His remains
were inferred by O'Rorke Post, 1, with military
SrRYKEE-At Penryn, Cal, Dec 81, after a lin
| rering illness, j. IT. Stryker. Co. G., 9TH Cal lie
was enrolled Dec % 1868. and received his dis
IS per month. He leaves widow and Que son.
COLE.-At Callisburg, Cooke County, Texas
Jan. Is Of affection Of the lungs contracted IA
the army, Barnabus ". Cole, aged 40. When quite
young he went TO Texas with hs fathers family
and there he remained until the breaking out OF
the civil war when he pressed, against his
will into the rebel service. On nearing the place
where he had to take up arms against bis conutry5
flag hs took his flight in the night. He travelled
200 miles through the Indian country, BY night,
hiding In the day, and joined the UEiOn army. He
enlisted In Co. l., 18th Kan. Cav, and was dis
charged at Fort Gibson, June % 1860 after serving
through the war. When the GA was organized
In Texas, he among the first to Join, being
mustered into Lincoln Post, 10. and remaining
member until his dealh. In his death his family
have sustained an irreparable loss Of companion
and father the Post fraternal oOmrade; the
Christian Church a consistent members the sur
rounding country good citizen aud Obliging
neighbour.
BROwN-At Los Angeles Cal. Jan. IS. James
Brown, Co. r. LIST N. Y l.. A. COmFade Brown
was accidentally killed while in the employ Of the
Tempe-strest Cable Railway, and was buried with
military honOTs in the GAR plat by Frank Bart
lett Post, s. Of which he was an hOnOred member.
He leaves wife and six children to mourn his lOsBs
I KALER.-At Athens. o., Jan. %, George kalers
/ aged A. COmrade kaler served during the war 10
Co. b, 18th Ohio, aud was wounded &C stone River.
He was member of Columbus Golden Post, ana
was Probate Judge of Athens County.
L JOHNsTON.-Nsar KentOn, o., Jan. ~, Samuet
| Johnston Co. ID, IS0th Ohio, aged 6j. COmrado
/ Johnston was born in Fairfield County, o. An tn-
valid wife and four grown children mourn MS
death. He was a member Of Cantweu Post.
[ CLAsoS.-At Gardiner, Me-, Jan. Q, Of pneumonia
PeII Ciason, aged7I. Comrade ClasOn was amen
Der of Co. L. 2ith Me-, and at the expiration Of bis
/ farm NJ aervioa re-enlisted in Co. III. Tth