The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-07-28
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Roor.-As Kinsman. o.. June IL. of abscess OF
the brain, Lyman Root, Co. B, 125th Ohio. Com
rade Root suffered for many months from the dis
ease which resulted in his death. Although he
enlisted as q member Of Co. B, 125ih Ohio, he was
detailed Brigade Postmaster, and served in that
capacity for considerable time He was q man
loved and respected by all who knew him, and his
funeral WAS attended by vast coneourse of people
who came to pay a last tribute of respect. The
burial was conducted by Kinsman Post, some 50
comrades being in line. Deceased leaves q widow,
two sons, and n daughter.
LoBB-At Honesdale, Pa, April /, from the eff
fec.s of a wound from sharpshooter's rifle while
in action at Totopotouoy Creek, May 81 1854 Capt.
William T. Lobb. Co. G., Hist Pa. He was born at
Cornwall, England Dec. 6, 1926; enlisted Aug 81,
1862, and was promoted to Sergeant, Lieutenant.
and Captain successfully. He leaves widow and
several grown children. He was buried by Post
1873 of which ne was charter member and the
Chaplain. AS good husband, father eomrade.
and citizen, his name viii ever be cherished by
PALMER.-At FairchiId, Wis., May 49, or diseases
contracted in the service of his country from which
he suffered continually since his discharge Byron
o. Palmer, Co. ID, 18th Wis. After being discharged
from the 18th Wis he re-enlisted in Battery c. st
Mich. L. A, At meeting of Maj. Nathan Paine
Post l66. OF which he was member. suitable reso-
lutions were adopted and to the family of the
deceased and also to The NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
Comrade Palmer was Free Mason, which Order
assisted the Ga r. in performing the last sad rites
The funeral was the largest and most imposing
ever yet held in Farchild.
wooDFoRD.-At gainesville. o., June ]. Of dis
ease contracted while in the service, Cornelius
Woodford. 29th Ohio. He served nearly four
years before he obliged to leave the service
account Of disability. he was member in good
standing Of Dyer Post, II. He leaves a wife and
four children.
LEoyARD-At Gilmore, o., June 80. Of paralysis.
John Leonard. Co. x. 6Sth Ohio. aged 60. He was
a member OF NJ II. Bartilson Post, 407.
wAGSER.-At Soldiers Home, Dayton, o., June
% wm E. Wagner. aged As. He entered the three
months service. Capt. John Ulrieh's company. and
subsequently, enlisted for three years in the l06th
CAL under Capt. Sperry. He re-enlisted as q vet
eran; was wounded seven times. and was a brave
soldier. He was an inmate OF the Soldiers Homa
McCLURE.-Near West Point. Ind. July IL. Of .
complication of diseases contracted while in tho
service John Mcclure, Co. g. 9th KY. Cav. aged
g. He was an honored member of the Grand
Army was a splendid citizen and a stanch friend.
He leaves a widow and three children.
DoTY.-At New Albany. Kan, july Z, Louis Doty,
Co. E. 35th ILL.,. age IS. Conrade Doty died from
disease contracted while In the service. He
leaves a wife and two minor children. He was
member of New Albany Post, If9, was Officer Of
the Day and was buried by the Post.
CURTEUR.-At Hazieton. Ind, July 6. DR.. Paul II.
Curtuer 2lst Ind. list Ind. H. Al. He was a mem
Der of Pickett Post 32l and At the time Of his death
he was its Commander. The Doctor was also q
member of the official staff OF Gov. Chase, Of In
diana He buried July by the Post assisted
by Acker Post 2S of Princeton, Ind, and the Lodge
of 40 wv, of which he was a prominent mem-
National Guard which furnished the guard Of
bonoy nj the house and also fired three rounds
over the grave and at the conclusion of which the
Bugier sounded taps. The Commander leaves q
widow and seven children. The Post hall and
flag will remain draped the usual time, this being
the first loss by death in the Post since Its organ
ization In 1888.
WEBB-At San Diego, Cal. July II, Of paralysis.
Capt Francis Il. Webb. aged e. Capt. Webb was
in the naval service during the civil war. After tho
war he was sent to Zanzibar as United States Con-
sui To his efforts was largely due the negotiation
of treaty for the suppression of the slave trade
on the east coast Of Africa. Stanley was indebted
to him for material assistance in fitting out his first
expedition of exploration of The Dark Continent.
In 1881 Capt Webb was appointed Consul TO New
Zealand and retained that place until last Novem-
ber when he resigned aud returned 10 this country
to live.
CuyNISGHAM-At Chelsea. Mass, July II, Of
paralysis, Gen. j. A. Cunningham. aged Oh On
Nov Is, 1861, he was elected First Lieutenant OF
Co d. lst battalion of Mass Inf, and the following
year was appointed Captain of Co. of the same
regiment. This company was afterward trans
ferred TO Tie 32d Mass June 90 1854. he WAS APP
pointed Major of the regiment, and brevetted
lieutenant Colonel for gallant services ON the field
on Sept So 1861 He brevetted Brisadier-
General Of United States Volunteers In April,
1865 and discharged from the service June 20 Of
the snme year. his term having expired. He was
lock. being succeeded in 1877 by Gen. Hun Berry.
He WAS appointed Superintendent of the Soldiers
Home at Chesea at the time it was opened ia 1882,
with his wife Ma.ron, and had held the position
ever since. As Superintendent ne was sy mpathetic
and Just, and has always held the respect of tho
veterans and the grateful appreciation Of shA
Trustees,