Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-12-23
CROSSING THE DARK RIVER

John W. Magaha, former we'll
known resident of ShepherdStown and
confederate veteran, died last Satur-
day night at his home in Harrisburg,
Pa, aged 76 years. He had been III
Tor some time past from complica-
ton of heart and kidney troubles. He
was buried in that city with the honors
of the Odd Fellows, having been 4
member of that organization since
1869, when he was initiated by Gale
donia Lodge of Shepherdstown. He
had retained his membership in this
Lodge for more than fifty years. Mr.
Magaha was born and reared in this
place, and was man Of more than or
dir1ary intelligence. though he had the
advantage of only limited education.
He was for some years superintendent
OF the cement mill east of Shepherds
town under the ownership of the late
Major II. W. Blunt. He left Shep-
herdstown some twenty-five or thirty
years ago, and had since lived in Har-
risburg. He had not been back TO his
old home for many years. Besides
his wife, he is survived by three broth
ers, David, James and Henry Magaha.
all of Hagcrstown. Mr.. Magaha was
a brave Confederate soldier during tho
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Company b. Second Virginia Regiment,
Stonewall Brigade He received
fearful wound, at the battle OF Port
Republic, grape shot having passed
completely through his body. His re-
covery was thought ~ be impossible
but one of his comrades. Ricaard
Kcyes, remained with him and nurscd
him faithfully, and TO the surprise of
his fcllow-soldicrs he finally recover
cd. DR.. Mcclure, the noted Conicd-
crate surgeon, attended him, and said
| that his case was a very remarkable
one, as he had only about one chance
in a thousand to get we'll. He was not
able 20 go back into the service, though
/ he later entirely recovered. So far
as we know, there are now but three
members of old Company still liv-
| ing-thcy are Benjamin S. Pcndleton
of Shcphcrdstown: William Kimcs,
OF Cumberland; and Frank T. Grove, of
the Confederate Soldiers Home at
Pikesville, Md. The friends OF "Mo"
/ Magaha, as he was familarly known
here, will be sorry to learn of his pass
! ing.
John p. WesS, better known as
lack" West, Confederate veteran
| died few days ago at the Soldiers
Home, AT Pikesville. Md, aged so
| years. In years past Mr. West fire.
quently visited in this county, spend
ing weeks at a time at the homes of
his cousins, the late John A. and
Robert Chew. During the Civil War
he made an enviable record for daring
and courage as a soldier in Capt Ben
Cramp on's Company, recruited in the
neighborhood Of his birthplace. Peters
vile, Md, and connected with the Sew
enth Virginia Cavalry. Mr.. West was
bachelor.
Mrs. Augie Dunn, wife Of Robert
Dunn, died last week in Mercer, Pa
She lived in Charles Town for a num-
Der Of years. She Is survived by her
husband, son and daughter
John Griffith, died last Monday
night at the home OF Louise Lowman
between Sharpsburg and Antietam.
aged 81 years. He is survived by
brother, Elias Griffith.
James A. Edwards died last Satur-
day at his home near Charles Town, af-
ter brief illness from acute indiges-
tion. He is survived by his wife and
four sons.