Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-27

The death Of Mai. William P. Huxford,
one Of the best and most widely known
veterans of the civil war in Washington,
at the family apartment in the Able
marie, 18th and T streets northwest, last
night, removed from life a participant in
many battles, a Grand Army veteran
who saw service with Gen. Sheridan in
the values of Shenandoah.
He was actively identified with the
Army Mutual Aid Association, serving
as secretary for several years, and for
nearly twenty-five years. until his re-
cent illness, took an active part in the
Loyal Legion. He served that body as
recorder for nearly twenty three years.
and had been registrar-in- chief since
1897. Between the years Of 1891 and
1897 he was member of the council
of the commander-in-chief.
Succumbs to Army Wound.
Maj. Huxford died from the results OF
an old army wound he received at the
battle of Malvern Hill. Va. At that
fierce engagement of the civil war he
was shot in the. right side OF the head
with a mimic ball and was left on the
field for dead. Later he was taken to q
captured when that hospital was aban-
dOned to the enemy.
He was taken thence and confined in
old Libby prison at Richmond, Va, July
IL, 1867. and July %. 1862, he was pa
rolled. He never recovered from the
wound received in the notable engage
ment mentioned.
Maj. Huxford had been ill at his home
approximately for a period of about six
W. He hnrn his inf1rvnifx, v-{fh fhA
stoicism and courage of the soldier. and
kept uD as long as his trouble would
permit.
Maj Huxford was for a period Of ten
or twelve years secretary of the Senate
military committee. and before accepting
that work he was the deputy clerk Of the
Alabama claims commission For the
past four years, besides his work of look
ing after the duties of recorder of the
Society Of the Loyal Legion, he had been
recruiting officer for the United States
government at Baltimore. and was re-
lieved of that duty at the time of his last
and fatal indisposition
Brilliant Military Career.
The official records of the War Depart
ment show that Maj Huxford had a
brilliant military career. He was born in
New York. March 20, 1874. and during
his early years his family settled in
Michigan. w hen DuC seventeen years or
age he enlisted as a private in the 4th
Michigan Volunteer Infantry. and served
with distinction throughout the war Of
the rebellion.
Through 'creditable service he was
promoted to be corporal in the Michi-
gan Infantry. and in September, 1882
was made sergeant major in the 16nd
New York Volunteer Infantry. He took
a leading part I'm the brilliant assault.
on Port Hudson, La, in the closing
days of the war.
In November. 1865 he was commits
SIGNED captain in the 162d New York
Infantry. and subsequently was bre-
vetted major for gallant and meritori-
GUS services I'm the battle of Port Hud-
son. At the close of the war he was
honorably mustered out of the volun-
teer establishment.
In July, 1866. he was appointed captain
of the 42d Regular Infantry and was re-
tired in September, 1868, on account Of
disability, resulting from wounds In the
line of duty. In April 1904. he was add
vanced to the grade of major on the re-
tired list by virtue of his service during
the civil war, in accordance with spe-
cial act of Congress.
Made Home in Washington.
Since then he has made his home in this
city. For many years he was secretary
to Senator Hawley of Connecticut.
Maj. Huxford is survived by his wife,
who was Miss Fessenden of Maine: a
son, Frederick W. Huxford Of Stamford,
Conn, and daughter Miss Lucia +.
Huxford of this city.
Arrangements for the funeral have not
been completed. but it is understood it
will occur Thursday, and the interment
will be in Arlington national cemetery.