The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-04-09
VETERANOF
THREEWARS
CAPT. cHAs. E. FLANDERS, AN
OLD LANDMARK PASSED
AWAY YESTERDAY.

Captain Chas. E Flanders, a vet
eran of three wars and one of the
most highly esteemed citizens in this
section. died at his home in this city
at an early hour yesterday morning
Captain Flanders military expert
ence has been notable in many ways
and during three bloody contests in
the last sixty years he has been
closely In touch with it's fiercest raw
ages. He first saw military life in
the famous Mexican war and during
that period held many positions Of
trust in the army service of his coun-
try, and, up to his death, was receiv-
ing pensions for gallant service in that
conflict. During that war he served as
a private in the Floyd Rifles, of Ma
con, Ga Later, when the war cry
was sounded again and the Union was
called upon to defend itself against
the Indians, he responded promptly
and saw service during that famous
scene of carnage which Is well record
ed in the nations history.
He removed to Brunswick from
Macon in the early fifties and few
years later, when strife between the
states was announced, and the Civil
war resulted. for tie third time. he
took up arms and marched away to
the Virginias as second lieutenant in
the Brunswick Rihemen. In this war
he was signally honored by the Con-
federacy, and at one time was de-
tached from his regular command by
Colonel John Scriven for tne purpose
of assisting in the construction OF
the Confederate navy. His work in
this line was done at Savannah and
other points on the Carolina river,
and for this distinguished service he
was breveted to the rank of captain
by President Davis Upon the recon-
mendation of Colonel Screven.
When this bloody conflict ended ana
Appomatox saw the rate Of the Con
federacy, Captain Flanders returned
to Brunswick, rejoined ais old com
mand. the Brunswick Riaemen, and
was made quartermaster OF the com
mand When old years came upon
him and the work was too active for
him the company made him it's faith.
er," and from that day to the present
he has held that veny loving position
in the hearts Of his youthful com.
rades, and life-size picture of the
gallant old warrior is now one of the
valuable emhlems decorating the arm
DRY of the Rinemen
Captain Flanders. during his long
life in Brunswick. has held many DO
sitions Of trust and honor, he was a
consistent member of the Episcopal
church. and besides devoted wife.
leaves six children to mourn his loss
Last night detachment from the
Brunswick Rinemen were detained as
an honorary guard and were in charge
Of the remains
The funeral will occur at 3 o'clock
today at ST. Marks Episcopal
church, with full military honors,
and the remains will be laid to rest
in that hallowed spot. where thous-
ands of old soldiers are sleeping their
last sleep-Oak Grove cemetery
In connection with Captain Elan.
der's death it may be of interest to
say that the entire city is bowed in
deepest mourning. and the funeral
today promises to be the most i'm
posing cortege in Brunswick's his
tory
The military record of the deceased
is unique. in that it is rot likely that
half dozen veterans now living can
lay claim to as many wars and as
many deeds of yalor as has fallen to
his lot