Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-10-16

ord was one to take pride in and the
wounds he received in the service un-
doubtedly had much to do with his
physical suffering during these later
years. His daughter, Mrs. George
Corlette with Mr.. Corlette and their
son Robert arrived about week pre-
vious to his decease, from their home
in Plainview, Texas, and he had the
comfort of the presence of all his
family during his last days here. The
funeral services were held Sunday af-
ternoon from the home on West
Chestnut street and were attended by
a large number of people, relatives
and friends from Chesterfield and
Royalton townships were present, the
Women's Relief Corps and Losure
Post G. "A. r. attended in body and
the Post committed the body of their
comrade to it's last earthly resting
place with the simple and beautiful
Grand Army service; Frank E. Ken
yon conducting the service at the
house. The following outline of his
life was read at the service:
David ]. Disbrow, son of Orville
and Fanny Buck Disbrow, was born
in Lagrange township, Lorraine Coun-
ty, Ohio, July 18th, 1874. At his home
in Wauseon, on October 9th, 1914 he
passed on to the life immortal having
attained the age Of 10 years, 2 months
and % days. He came with his par
ents to Fulton county in 1859 the
family locating on farm in Chester
field township. Educated in the pub
lie schools of his native county, he
helped his father on the Chesterfield
farm until his enlistment in the IN
ion Army September 9Th, 1862.
Though but boy in years, he as
sumed the duties and responsibilities
of man when he enlisted under the
stars and stripes to serve for three
years; this enlistment took place in
Chesterfield township and he joined
Co. l., Captain Louis Butler, 9th.
Ohio Volunteer Infantry commanded
by Col. Alvin c. Voris. The 9th
Ohio was organized at Camp Chase
Columbus, Ohio, and left the state for
the field of action January 10th, 1862.
and from that time until the 18th of
December 1865 this regiment was in
active service, taking part in more
than 20 engagements beginning with
the battle of Winchester and ending at
Appomatox Court House besides
many minor engagements and skir-
mishes. Mr.. Disbrow was constantly
with his command and his record
shows gallant service on all occasions
bravery in action and soldierly bear
ing. A comrade who was with him
in the service a member of the same
company pays this tribute to his men,
ory, "I knew him to be a good soldi-
err" On the 10th of May, 1864 at
Chester Station, Virginia, he receiv-
ed three wounds, two in the right side
and one in the right shoulder which
shattered his arm. With these wounds
ton Roads, Va, five months and at
David's Island, New York, two
months. On account of disability
he was honorably discharged from
the service on November 22nd, 1864.
Returning to Chesterfield he resumed
his work on the home farm. On Aug
ust 9Th, 1865, he was united in mar
riage to Miss Angeline Briggs, to this
union were born one son Charles E.
and one daughter, Emma E. (Mrs.
George Corlette of Plainview, Texas.
In 1868 Mr.. and Mrs. Disbrow came
to Wauseon and he was engaged in
mercantile business with his father
in-law, Col. Alanson Briggs. Later
they spent some time in Van Vert re-
turning to the farm in Chesterfield
and % years ago coming to Wauseon
to make their permanent home. An
other year would have rounded out
fifty years of a happy married life
for Mr.. and Mrs. Disbrow but "taps"
have sounded for him and though
separated in the body they may still
live on together in unity of spirit.
There remain here to cherish his
memory his wife his son, four grand
children, two brothers, Caleb E. of
Morenci, and Francis of Chesterfield
and one sister, Mrs. Anthony Leon
ard, of Wauseon.
Farewell, dear comrade and friend!
And fare on; since there can be no
end
Of that which really and truly is life,
This, thou hast reached is but end of
strife.
Fair be thy marches in that freer air;
And purer thy joy in the life over
there,
Where turmoil and strife give way to
peace
And life at it's best must forever in
crease.
Among those from out of town who
attended the funeral service were:
Earnest Disbrow and wife of Delta,
Frank Disbrow and wife, John Shelf
field and daughter of benson. Ohio
Viola Disbrow, Eugene Hinkle and
wife, Rial Standish and wife. Louie
Standish and family, Fred Leonard
and wife, Frank Brown and wife. Jes-
Sc Barden and wife of Lyons. o., D.
B. Simpson and family, Fred Wether-