The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-22
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MoRAN.-As Baltimore, Md. Nov. II. Of co.,
ran was q regular contributor to The NATIONAL
TRIBUNE. and his articles were read with Interest,"
a good deal of attention His life was an eventfnI
one. He was born in Duunyille. Canada. IN 1s4l
He came to the United States early in life. and
went 10 New Orleans When the broke GUS
he made his way North and enlisted in the 73d
y. Y. He served through Gen. McCIellan's Psnfn-
sulsr campaign in 1852, and was wounded in the
battle Mt Williamsburg. He claimed to be the first
Union soldier to enter the breas,worxs at York
town. Va, after 1t was abandoned By she Confsd-
crates under Gen. j. p. Magruder, on May 4, 1852.
He served through the battle of Fredericksbura
Va, and was then promoted 70 the rank Of Ser
geant. He wis IN the battle of ChanesliorsviIle
where he won 9 Second Lisutenancy. At the
battle Of Gettysburg he was twice wounded by
shell, piece of which struck him in the left eye
destroying the sight He was taken prisoner and
sent to Richmond. where he WIS confined for about
20 months. During that time he was In SIX prison
escapes, the last OF which through the famous
Col. Rose tunnel. He was Eecaptured, but got his
release on March ], 1863 at Wilmington, ". O., and
was at once promoted TO the rank of Captain.
After the war he returned 70 New York, and was
appointed clerk in the New York Postoffics,
where he remained for is years. He then removed
to Philadelphia. where he spent Ave years in the
Mint. He also manager Of the Cyclorsma
building there. He came to Baltimore about a
year ago. Mr.. Moran contributed many war arti-
cies 10 The Century and other magazines, one Of
which was an account OF the famous escape by
tunnel from Libby Prison. While in New York
he was Master of the Actors Lodge Of Masons.
MLLER.-At Lime Creek. Mimi, Nov. I6, Capt
J. w. Miller. Co. d. I4sh I'll. Cav. Capt. Miller
was . member In good standing Of Stoddard Post,
81, Worthington, MIMI, and was buried under the
auspices Of the Post, as was his wish some time
before his death. The Post was assisted by Zach
Taylor Post. Fulda. Comrade Miller was captured
and taken South. suffering greatly from chronic
dlarrhea, and while a prisoner at Savannah. Ga,
was treated for his trouble By DIR. Todd, OF the
Confederate army, an old neghbor and acquaint-
anoe. Escaping from prison with others, they.
after untold hardshps, Tegained our lines Nash
vile, Tenn In 1871 he settled in Hersey Township,
where he was elected one Of the County Commits
sioners. His home has been in Worthington until
something over year ago, when he went to his
youngest sons place as Lime Creek, where hs
died.
aged GO. Comrade Davis was a veteran Of two wars,
that with Mexico and the war of the rebellion. He
was a member Of Co. B. 9th Ohio. At the battle
of Fayetteville, w. Vs., he was badly wounded In
the leg by gunshot, from which he was q great
sufferer. He was compelled to use crutches for %
years, and for L or more years he was 8 helpless
invalid. From financial circumstances he was nos
q member OF any Post. but the old boys turned out
to the number of 90, and marched Ia front Of the
hearse to Maplewood Cemetery as mark Of re-
spect for deceased soldier. The funeral discourse
was delivered ut the house by the Rev VIM. Best,
Pastor of the Presbyterian Church Of this place.
SCHSEIDER.-At New York, Oct. Is, suddenly,
Capt Adoph Schneider Co. Fl. 4th y. 7. Cav.
Comrade Schneider was born in Hengen Prus-
sia in February, 1895; came to New York In latter
part of 1861, and enlisted in the 4th y. z pri-
vate. By his soidierly qualities he advanced
steadily TO Corpors Sergeant, First Sergeant, Sec
ond Lieutenant, and Captain. He was in all the
engagements in which the regiment participated.
and was severely wounded at the cavalry fght
near Cedarville Aug. 70. 1864. He was endeared to
his men by bis many kind acts and bis thought
funess of their wants. His funeral was attended
by Koltes Post, 81 and many comrades Of his old
regiment. The GAR funeral services were read.
n In h. of nff I'M
Lutheran Cemetery. He leaves widow and ons
daughter.
REYNoLDs.-At Lincoln H., recently, of cancer
Of the face. John L. Reynolds. Lieutenant, Co. u,
10Th Mo. Cav, aged 81 years. His suferings were
long and terrible, until death finally ended his life.
He served from q section OF country where such
service more than the usual peril 10 person
and property. He was . member OF Leo ". Myers
Post, 1872 but his remains were sent to Laclesd,
Mo-, his former home. The Post attended the Re.
mains to the u. e. Church, Of which he q
member, and from there to the railroad train from
whence il was shipped TO his old home. BE leaves
q widow and five children, grown up. The Posi-
passed suitable resolutions on his death.
MAETIy.-At Saybrook, H.. Nov q, 1892 Jarsd
Martin, Co. 18th Ohio aged n His fatal disease
was paralysis, and he was confined to his room bus
three days. He was at one time n member Of Mo-
Pherson Post. at this place. and was drawing %
per month pension for disease contracted In the
service. Many Of the old soldiers attended the
funeral services. He leaves q widow and eight
children.
NHITz-A. Portland, Mich, Oct. 1s. Philip Nsftx,
aged g. Comrade Neitz, In 1861, enlisted In the
Sd Mich. Discharged from that Regiments, be rs
enlisted IN the 10th Mich Cav. He remained with
his regiment until the close Of the war; Nov. 20.
1865. John Megsrsh Post l32, attended In . body
and inferred the remains. He was blind . long
time, and the Government allowed him 81 per
month. He was good soldier, q good citizen. and
had host of friends.
BLAKE-At Worcester, Mass, Nov 70, Of apo
plexy, George P. Blake. aged so. Comrsds Blake
had fractured his breastbone only the week before.
but was recovering from that injury when he was
stricken down by spoplexy, surviving the frss
shock only 10 minutes. He leaves widow and four
children-two sons and two daughters All OF
those who bad the pleasure of his acquaintsncs
speak of him in the highest terms. He had been Q
member Of George II. Ward Post, TO- Of Worres-
ter, for years.
SMITH-As Friendship, " r, Nov 30 Addison
F. Smith, aged 10. He a charter member of
Hatch Post, "a and had been one of its most faith
full attendants at all Of the meetings until Of recent
date. He was severely wounded in the side, the
ball passing under the backbone. He wss n gress
sufferer In his last sickness. He held the Office Of
Officer of the Day . large portion of the time since
the Post was organized and will be much missed.
He leaves q widow and four children. He enlisted
In the I36th ". Y and served faithfully until dis
abed with a gunShot wound. He was called tbs
Boy Soldier for he enlisted In bis 18th year, bus
was brave and ready for duty at every call.
OREILLY1At Woonsoeket, r. l., Dec !, OF COM
ceased was born In Dublin. Ireland. and came 70
this country in 1S45. He enlisted three months
man. aud afierward enlisted IN Co. NJ, Sd Z. l. II.
A. While at Hilton Head O'Reillys right leg was
blown off at the hip by a torpedo. He engaged in
newspaper work after his return home, and wss
ness in this vicinity, owning and editing several
Sunday publications in the early 70s. He was Adj
juiant of Smith Post, 9, since its organization.
HowAFD.-At Georgetown, ID. C.. Dec. g. OF
paralysis Samuel A. Howard Co. A, lst ID. O. Inf,
aged SO. Comrade Howard of tho irss
men TO enlist in 1861 in the District of Columbis,
his company helping to guard Washington before
the arrival of any of the troops from the North.
ELLswoRTH.-Near Negunds. Neb, Nov. 20,
of heart disease William W. Ellsworth. Co. II, 30th
Iowa, aged 50. He was a member of G. A. Arthur
Post 242 OF Lawrence, Neb., which Post attended
the funeral and conducted services at the grave.
He left widow and eight children; i've sons and
three daughters. His funeral Was largely attended
HARRIs.-At Buffalo, ". T., Jabesh Harris. Co.
II, 44th II. Y, aged 81 He was q respected meme
Der of Bidwell- Wilkeson Post. Q. As citizen 40
q comrade q father, he was ever reliable and
kind hearted, and was wsIl-beloved BY ali VIVA
knew him.
SIssLEroH.-At Yinton, Iowa. Nov. II. Of cancer
on lip John Singleton. Comrade Singleton en-
listed In Co e 10Th Ind. JAM l. 1852, and was dis
charged June IL, 1855. He was in second battle Of
Bull Run. Fredericksburg. Chantily, Gettysburg.
Wilderness before Petersburg, and Appomsttox
He Was q member Of p n. Coder Post. 80, and -
buried by the Post
FKRRY.-At Pueblo. Colo, Nov. "a. Charles II.
Ferry Co. r. lss Mass. aged %. Comrade Ferry
WAS a member of E. v. Sumner Post "a. Depart
msnt of Colorado and Wyoming, az silver Ciins
Colo and was buried by Upton Post, 8, of Pueblo.
CAyAsAUGH.-At Pueblo, Colo Oct. IA, E K.
Cavanaugh Co. II, 4sh Ohio Cav, aged 81 Conn
rsde Cayanaugh was q member OF Upton Post, ~
Department of Colorado and Wyoming. and was
buried by the Post
GoRpoS-At Colorado State Soldiers Home,
Monte Vista, Colo, Nov. 20, William r. Gordon,
Co H. 7th u. s. Inf, aged 81. He was = member OF
Tt,I<,r o.1ra and