Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-10-29

W n had been spent.
Dr.. Gregg. DR. Gregg had been
III for two W. ks, the last time he appeared
in public being when he performed the
Office of pail bearer for his old friend and
fellow pioneer. the late E. P. Reynolds.
and while at times he seemed to revive
and rally. the decline was nevertheless
gradual and steady and the end was not
une expected dissolution being due 20 the
weight of advancing years.
One of Our Pioneers.
DR.. Gregg was essentially one of the
pioneers of Rock Islald county. He
was born in Dublin, Ireland, Feb. 12
1910. At the age of 1s he entered Trim
ity college in his native city and for
three years followed the curri-
culum of that institution. Later
having determined to adopt the medical
pro fession, he joined the Royal College
of Surgeons, where he remained two
years In 1882 he emigrated to the Uni
ted States. and was soon admitted to JEFF
ferson Medical college at Philadelphia.
from which he grsdu sted with honors,
and after remaining in Philadelphia and
western New York for a few years he
came to Rock leland county in 1885 and be-
gan the practice of his profession. which he
followed 10 within g few years ago. Be-
ing one of the original early settlers of
this region, lie was elected the second
treasurer of Rock Island county, and in
1857 he was elected mayor of the city,
serving one term
One of the First to Enter the War.
When the war broke out in 81 and Sum
ter was taken. DR.. Gregg was one OF the
He raised a company of yoluntee of
which he became captain, and which
WAS known as Company K. 5Stb Iii.
Vol. Inf. and entered the service of
his adopted country. His patriotism
was only exceeded by bis gallantry, and
he participated in the battles of Fort
Donelson and Shiloh. being made pris-
oner at the latter place. He remained a
prisoner of war six months. first being
confined in Selma and afterward being
held MS prisoner. Gen. Besuregard sent
a delegation to Washington to confer
with the government with reference to
an exchange of prisoners. and DIR. Gregg
prisoners TO be transferred. one of his
being Msi. Stone. afterward
governor of Iowa. They went to Wash
ington together, and the doctor was af-
terwsrd appointed by Governor Yates AS
surgeon with two assistants of the Col.
Mulliaan brigade. He went to Virginia
and joined hiss brigade. and remained
with the same two years. continuing in !
the service of the federal government
until the fall of 1864
Post Surgeon at Rock Island Arsenal.
After the was over DR. Gregg re-
turned to Rock Island, and Oct. /. 1865 !
appointed post surgeon at Rock !
Island arsenal, an off &c he held until |
Aug /. 1886. always discharging his !
iuties faithfully during the long period /
Of quarter of q century that he held /
.he office.
DR.. Gregg was a Nan OF noble heart !
and generous and patriotic impulse. He |
was high minded, diguitied gentleman, |
yet always approachsble and of genial dis
position He way full of "reminiscences |
Of the early history of the county, which |
be had seen as much of as anyone, and
he delighted to relate anecdotes of the
early Gays. He occupied position in
The affections of the pioneers of Rock
Island county and was held in high re
gard by all who came after. Profes
,ionally he stood second to no physi-
,ian IN the state.
DR.. Gregg leaves with his widow the
following children: Capt. John w
Gregg in Dakota, Joseph K. in Nebraska,
spencer, of Texas, Mrs. A. G. Dart and
Misses Sarah, Carrie and Fannie Gregg.
If this city.
The Funeral.
The funeral will be held from the
Gregg homestead on Eighth avenue and
twenty fifth street at 2 o'clock Monday
afternoon.
Other Deaths.
Harry Mason of 4014 Seventh avenue,
lied at noon today of il fammation OF the
,rain. aged 20 years. He leaves wife
md one child. The funeral will occur