The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-08
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young man came to Iowa. AT The drsl call 10
in 1851 he enlisted as n private in Co T. 6fh Iowa
and served until the mu-ter-out the close of the
war. lie was In the engagements at Sti. OH, Nicks-
burg. jackson. Missionary Ridge. The Atlanta cam
pagn. and The march to ths sea aud was several
times severely wounded. He passed through all
the grades and was mustered out ~ Captain Of his
company. having been mentioned several times in
orders. and promoted for gsiiansry ia battle. For
% yesrs he resided az Unionyille, Mo-. and was
engaged in general merchandising. BY sirics
economy and Sterling integrity he had built up a
trade and reputation THAI was the pride OF his
friends and neighbors. He leaves surviving him
his noble widow and two daughters. Brave and
generous Capt. James Turner has heard the Lass
taps sounded on earth.
SRoFE.-At New Hope State not given) Nov
IL. John V. Srofe. aged 81. He enrolled as a
second Lieutenant in Co. X, 9th Ohio, on July 49,
1861, and mustered into the United States serv
Ice on Aug Is. 1867 at Camp Chase. Becoming
dissatisfied with the infantry service he resigned
June 70 isos Heenisted "a private In Co. E, 7th
Ohio Cav, Sept. Z 1862. and mustered In for
three years Out. % a Camp Ripley. He was ap-
pointed First Sergeant Sept. T. 1882. promoted
second Lieutenant JAN l. 1868; to First Lieatensus
june 20, 1854 and mustered out with company al
Nashville, Tenn, June ID. 1855. He was looked
upon by his comrades as one OF the brayest soldiers
who ever made charge. He was loved for his
generous and kind dispositions by all who knew
him. tie WIS engaged in many hard-foaght bat
ties and skirmishes. and received injuries ia the
defence of bis country which caused his final an
sver 10 the last roll cail. He was q member Of
Morris Srofe Post. and IN tSs9 was its Commander.
He was laid to by bis comrades add friends
with the silken banner he so dearly loved folded
across his peacefui. breast.
TAsr.-At Rutland, W., NOV: 10. the result of an
accident George Tass. 1lsih N Y. Comrads Tsss
was crushed 10 death by Ire steatn-cars He was
known In his company as "Buiihsad." given him
by rebel Sergeant under the following crcum-
stances: While The regiment was doing picket duty
George sisayed outside Of the lines, and stumbled
into An outpost of the Johnnies, consisting of .
Sergeant and Two priystes. who were engaged in q
terrible struggle with q pack of cards. Tast COW
cred them with his mn-ket before they could reach
their guns. and marched them into CAM. Ths
and Tnst and the prisoners summoned before
tho Commanding General, who congratulated Tass
upon his exploit, and told him that Le would ike
10 reward him If there anything be wanted.
Tast replied that he would like good drink Of
whisky the most Of anything. OF course the
whisky was ordered, the rebel Sergeant remark
ing that il was bad enough To be prisoner, but
to be captured by such q bulIhead was too
much. Tass replied You need not be so
mad about u; my gun WA not loaded"
EsRL-At Highland. o.. Nov. IS James Earl,
aged s.. Comrade Earl was mustered in Co. K 73d
Ohio, as Sergeant. Al Camp Logan, Chieothe o.,
Oct. IT, 1861; he was promoted 10 Commissary-
Sergeant April %, 1868, but returned to his
company Feb Is. 1884; appointed Quartermaster-
Sergean, Sept. 26. ls6t. and veseran!zed promoted
from liariermas;er-Sergeant TO First Lieutsnans
Feb. 10. 1855; then appointed Regimsntal
Quar,ermas,er April l. 1865, mustered ou,et Louis
vile. KY, July 20 1865. He was with the regiment
through the campaigns Of West Virginia, second
Bull Run, ChanceIlorsville, Gettysburg. Lookous
Mouniain, Mission Ridge. and Shsrmaa's march TO
the sea, and took part IN the Grand Review AZ
Washington, D. G. On his return home he broughs
with him a horse captured at Spottsyiyanis which
he kept until about tiIrse months ago, when ne
met with accident and had 10 be killed Com
rsde Esrfs sickness was only of = weeks duration
He WAS q member of Joe Henley Post, 303 He
leaves a widow and Eine eniidren 10 mourn "A kind
husband and indugent father. His funeral was held
on Saturday. and was conducted by The GAR.
MAsoS.-At Troy. Pa. Oct. II. the result Of
wounds received in the service George H. Mason
aged 50. His widow. in writing. fails TO give his
company regiment, but says that he the
hTst man that enlisted from bis Township (Coiuu-
bia1 He was severely wounded by a mimic
ball at the battle of South Moantsin, from which
wound he had always Uttered and which, was the
cause of his death. He a great but patient
sufferer for weeks and for seven months
nearly as helpless as an infant with progressive
faithfui member of tine 3D. E. Church for nearly
"a years II could truly be -sid of him he
faithful. A tender and devoted husband, loving
father and true friend has entered into rest. His
last orus were o. joy.'S
GoDDAED.-Ati the Bsyonne o.. u Hospital. Oct.
81, of Brghss disease. Maj Henry g. Goddard,
He served in a Pennsylvania regiment and WAS
honorsbly discharged He was commissioned
Additional Paymaster Ia the army on May % 1864,
by President Lincoln. and mustered oat Nov. L,
1855 He belonged 10 Post 2 OF Philadelphia. Ia
recent years he was not engaged in business, hsv-
ing an ample income. He leaves wife in the
South of France, with three children.
IdTTLRJoHS.-At 0swego. n. Y. Oct. q De wits
C. Liitiejobn. Coioos4 ll9.h n. Y, aged 75 He has
been prominently idestitied with the Republican
party i'm this section Tor years. lie = member
of the 3sth Congress, and took the ll0h Regiment
to the front in the war Of the rebellion. He was
Presieni Lincoln, ba. declined.
DAsKAM.-At keodaiivi.!e, Iowa, Oct. T. of heart
disease, James ). Daskap, Co. l. 2d Iowa, and Co.
ID, Sd Iowa, aged 81. He was severely wounded at
Antetam and was of a family which gave many
members to the cause Of the country. He was
leading man In his community and was buried by
Col. Hughes Post, of Decorai, anu several OF the
company with whom he enlisted bore the original
Gag of the company.
BsARpsLKY-Ai Tallapoosa, &C., recently, of dis.
ease contracted while in the service resulting in
heart disease. Henry B. Bsxrdsi-y, Co. B, I'd Wis,
aged 90. He enlisted May Y. 1861. and dis
charged June 90 1864. Comrsde Bsardsley was an
active member of James B. Steadman Post, l. and
was Adjuiant OF Post for two years The deceased
was of the most popular and respected citizens
of Talapoosa, and his death sudden and
expected. He leaves a widow and one daughter.
The Post attended his funeral in body.
GREELEY-At Gilmantou, N. H, recently. Rev.
Stephea 5. y. Greeley, Chaplain 9th Mich. Cav,
sged r. He graduated from Dartmouth and en-
listed in the al Grand Rapids and served three
years Chaplain After The war he accepted
passionate in OSwego, ". Y, where he remained
eight years. Returning TO Giimsnton. he led an
active life, preaching and giving much attention 20
literary work and TO educational matters. He rep
resented the town In the Legislature in 1879 and
1880.
PaRrnrpGE-Near Bay City, Mich, Oct. % OF
heart disease, Gen. Benjamin F. Partridge He
had splendid military record, and the Historical
Register Of the United States Army gives the fol-
lowing: Second Lieutenant LIST Mich Lancers,
Oct. ~, 1861; mustered GU, March 20, 1862; Firss
Lieutenant Of 10Th M s ,sa TO ra9S rpm 9c'
Lieutenant- Colonel, Sept 30. lso4, Colonel, Dec.
II 1861: Breyes Colonel OF Volunteers, Sept. 30,
1854 for distinguished services at the battle OF Pee
bles, Farm Va and BriEsdier- General of Nolun-
teers March 81 1855 for gallant conduct at the &C
ton at White Oak Road, Va, March 70. 1866. he
was mustered from the service July 8, 1863, and
was prominent ia Grand Army circles.
ORMsBY.-At Allerton, Iowa, Nov. IL, Levi J.
Orrssby 7th Iowa, aged IS. Comrade Ormsby was
mustered in David Harding Post .. July, 1888 and
held the offices of Officer of the Guard, Officer OF
the Day, aud Senior Vice Commander. He was q
very active member, til failing hsalth prevented
his attendance at the meetings. He WAS buried
with Post Donors.
SUYpaM-Near the Brick House, In Montague
Township. SUSSEX Co. N. j., Nov. 10. Silas
Suydann. aged 81 years. Comrsde Suydsm served
in Co. Z, 9Th n. j., and was pensioner st the
time of his death. caused by general debility.
HrNDERsoS-At Pools Mill, KY recently,
James A. Henderson, Co. +, Sd KY. aged 81. He
buried with military honors by Samuel II.
Milton Post, 164. of which he a member. be-
loved by nil. He leaves widow and son. The
Post passed appropriate resolutions on his death.
a copy of which was sent for publication.
JAGER.-Nesr Hainesviiie, n. j., Nov. Is, OF
pneumonia, Arson A jaeger Co. A, 27th n. j..
aged Sc. Comrade jaeger served with credit and
afier his discharge he bought farm near Haines-
vile. Sussex County. where he resided until his
death.
VALESTINE.-At Soldiers Home Hampton. Va,
Nov. T. Henry e. Valentine, Co. E. 9Th Pa. aged
53. Comrade Valentine also served in Co. i. l2th
Pa, and the 10Th Pa. Cav. He was buried at tbs
Home Cemetery, and his grave is number 6670.
PRATT-At Cook County Hospital, Chicago. Ill,
Nov. T. Chester ID. Pratt. Co. X. LIST Mass Cav.
aged 30. Deceased by profession lawyer.
His remains were inferred In lakewood Cemetery,
Chicago.