Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-12-10
GEO. N. GALLOWAY
OF WH|TEBIRD
PASSES AWAY
ATTAINED THE RIPE OLD AGE or
SO YEARS, 3 MONTHS. AND
IL DAYS.
LIVED IN IDAHO Since 1883
Leaves Widow 85 Years Old ana
Seven Childrsn- Chidrsu
Are Dead.

Another Of the old pioneer citizens
of the county has been laid to rest, the
silent reaper taking George NJ. Gallo
way highly respected citizen Of Idaho
county, aged So years, months, and II
days; born on the 18th day Of Septem1
Der, 1925, and dying November 20, 1914.
He was buried in Whitebird last week.
where he has made his home for cd
many years.
George N; Galloway, by reason Of his
long life has lived througd and has
been concerned in many of the events
which have made the history of tho
United States, and he has not lived as
silent spectator but as an active parti-
cipant, his life having been spent in
public activities and in shaping the af-
fairs of his country. Not many can tell
of more varied experiences, and few
can boast Of more efficient service.
Deceased was native Of the sunny
south, being born in the north part OF
the state of Alabama where he grew to
early manhood. From this state he
volunteered to serve in the Mexican
war. His bravery was marked in this
war, and his conduct alone would win
him reputation which many would
envy. During the battle Of Buena Wis
Ia he was wounded twice. He was
first wounded in the leg and in spite of
this wound he kept on fighting until
he was again struck down by a bullet
in his side which completely disabled
him.
At the close of the Mexican war he
received his discharge and removed to
Arkansas. At the outbreak Of the
Civil war he formed a company aud was
elected captain, serving four years dur
ing that tempestuous, critical stage in
the history of our country. During this
war he was again wounded receiving
bullet in his hip.
At the close Of the war, a. testi.
monial of the confidence which his fel-
low citizens had in him, he was elected
to engage in the activities Of public
life, and he served his fellow citizens
of the state of Arkansas during the re.
construction period during two Terms
in the Legislature, following which he
was elected to fill place on state
commission. a
On May IS, 1888, the deceased re.
moved to this state whore he has since
resided up to the time Of his death anl
in his new northern home his integrity
and character again won for him q
great number Of new friends and ac-
quaintances among the residents Of
Idaho county and among the pioneers Of
the Gem state some of whom have gone
before.
He leaves surviving him, his wife,
who was IS years of age December 5th,
last past, and children were born to
the couple, of whom are living. The
family consists Of Mrs. Belle Manning,
of klamath Falls, Oregon; Mrs. virgi-
MIA Hadorn of Whitebird; Mary J ewell
of Grangeville; Isora Soften, deceased,
late Of Whitebird; Thomas P. Gallo
way of Whitebird; Victor G. Galloway,
deceased and Sherman s. Galloway,
Whitebird.
The family and many friends and
acquaintences Of this aged and respect
ed man mourn his death, but be has
left noble heritage in his good name
and reputation, and great record for
service to which his children may point
with greatest pride. The Free Press
extends its sympathy for the bsrsave-
ment of the relatives of the deceased.