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ALBERTSON, I. N.

ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, Thursday, April 15, 1920

I. N. ALBERTSON, OLD BANGORIAN, IS DEAD
        I. N. Albertson, aged 79 years, a former resident of Bangor, but who has been spending recent winters in the South because of his health, died last evening at his home at St. Cloud, Fla., of grippe.
        Mr. Albertson served three years in the Civil war, enlisting at Belvidere, N. J. and being assigned to Company D, 11th regiment, N. J. volunteers. He was wounded at the battle of Chancellorsville and was commissioned a lieutenant just before the war closed.
        Mr. Albertson came to Bangor forty years ago and has resided here ever since, with the exceptoin [sic] of having spent the last ten winters in the South. He was a member of Albert Jones Post, G. A. R. And the St. Cloud M. E. Church.
        Surviving are a sister, Mrs. C. C. Cokefair of Duluth, Minn; two brothers, E. H. Albertson, who has been spending the winter with the deceased and N. J. Albertson of Hope, N. J. Also three sons, Edward M. Of Seattle, Wash.; Wilbur N. of Cleveland, O., and E. S. of Bangor. The remains will be brought here for burial. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
        Bangor (Pa.) Daily News

ASHTON, Charles Dwight

ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, Thursday, April 29, 1920

CHARLES DWIGHT ASHTON
        Charles Dwight Ashton was born in Middletown, Conn., March 14, 1841, and passed away at the National Soldiers Home in Tennessee April 17, 1920, being 79 years, one month and three days old.
        Comrade Ashton enlisted in the service of his country Feb. 11, 1864, in the 1sth [sic] Conn. H. A., Co. H, at Hartford, Conn., and served to the close of the war.
        Comrade Ashton was united in marriage to Mary E. Husley on March 13, 1864. There was born to ths marriage one son, born Nov. 29, 1866, died July 3, 1870. Mrs. Ashton died Dec. 23, 1898. Comrade Ashton was connected in early life and united with the Congregationalist church and lived a faithful member until 1900, when he was joined im marriage to Grace Etta Stewart, and resided in Middletown, Conn. Here he united with the M. E. Church by letter, remaining there until 1913, when he and Mrs. Ashton moved to St. Cloud, Fla., transferring their membership to the M. E. Church, where he remained an active member til the time of his death. His life was wholly given up to his family and church.
        He possessed a rare ability of quoting and applying Scripture suitable for all occasions.
        He was a member of the G. A. R. Post. There remain to mourn their loss his wife and one daughter, Evelyn; one brother and one sister, Frank B. And Mattie Ashton Park of Middletown, Conn.

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BAILEY, William Henry

ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, November 26, 1925, pg. 123

WILLIAM HENRY BAILEY
William H. Bailey entered into life eternal November 14, 1925, at St. Cloud, Florida in his eighty-seventh year. He was born in Ohio in 1837, and moved at an early age with his parents to Connecticut. He was a veteran of the Civil War, serving in the 6th Connecticut Volunteer Company. He was the last survivor of a family of eight children. He is survived by his widow Mrs. Wm. H. Bailey.

(Additional note: according to his death record, he was buried in Gassetts, VT)

BAILEY, William J.

ST. CLOUD NEWS, August 18, 1933

Wm. J. Bailey, now in his 84th year, with his wife, Mrs. Lola Palmer, and Joe Keen, has returned from a motor trip through the West, totaling 7,336 miles. They visited Montana, staying with the Baileys' daughter at Glacier Park, Mr. Bailey's old home, where they attended rodeos and Mr. Bailey renewed friendships with Indians he had known.

ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, October 19, 1933, pg. 5

W. J. Bailey to Be Buried At Arlington
        Funeral services for William J. Bailey, age 83, veteran of the Civil War and former Indian Scout Interpreter in the West, were conducted Sunday at 3 p. m. from the Eiselstein Bros. funeral chapel with the Rev. E. C. Dewey officiating. The body was shipped Wednesday to Arlington, Virginia, for burial in the Arlington National cemetary [sic].
        Mr. Bailey passed away Saturday, October 14, at his home at 14th St. and Massachussets [sic] avenue.
        Besides his membership in the G. A. R., Mr. Bailey was an honorary member of the Spanish American Veteran organization. Prior to his retirement he was connected with the Navy Yards in Washington, D. C., for eighteen years.
        Surviving relatives are the widow, Mrs. Irene E. Bailey of this city; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Solway of Browning, Montana; a brother, Louis J. Bailey of Clarendon, Virginia, and two grandchildren.

ST. CLOUD NEWS, Friday, October 20, 1933
Funeral services for Wm. J. Bailey, who died at his home on Massachusetts avenue on Saturday, Oct. 12, were conducted in the Eiselstein Funeral Chapel on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 3 p. m. Rev. Dewey of the Methodist church officiated. There was also the ritual service by the G. A. R. Post. The body was shipped by Eiselstein Brothers to Washington for burial in Arlington Cemetery. Mr. Bailey was born August 24, 1850 in Alexandria, Va. He leaves his wife, Irene E. Bailey, one daughter, Mrs. Mary Solway, Browning, Montana, and one brother, Louis J. Bailey of Clarington, Va.

BILLINGS, W. F.

ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, 3 April 1924

COMRADE W. F. BILLINGS
        Comrade W. F. Billings, who recently died in St. Cloud quite suddenly was born in Blackstone, Mass. He was only a boy when his country's call stirred his young heart of 16 years to enlist. Mr. And Mrs. Billings celebrated their Golden Wedding in Auburg, R. I. before coming down to St. Cloud. They had lived together 54 years in October.
        Since coming here Mr. Billings had a beautiful home erected on Florida avenue and Eleventh street and just a few days before he was called away sold it to Mr. Bookhout.
        Mr. Billings was a member of the Baptist church in their northern home, but since coming here was not able to attend. He with his wife had traveled extensively seeking aid for Mrs. Billings, who has been a semi-invalid for years with anthritis [sic]. He cared for her so tenderly she feels her loss very keenly.
        Mr. Billings was a member and commander of the Bidewell Wilknison [sic] Post and was delegated and officiated as one of the body-guards at President McKinley's funeral in Buffalo, N. Y. He has a brother who has been the editor of the Milford Gazette for over forty years.
        Mr. Billings was laid out in his uniform with his own flag draped over the casket. The Eiselstein Brothers conducted their part of the service in their inimitable way. The beautiful Grand Army service was held. Rev. Callan preached a comforting sermon. Mr. Shore sang effectively "Some Day the Silver Cord Will Break," and so it was, the brother laid down to a peaceful rest and when Comrade Cummings sounded taps, the commander most fittingly repeated, "Taps have sounded, lights are out, the comrade sleeps."

(Additional note: funeral records show the body was shipped to Milford, MA for burial.)

BLOOD, Clark D.

ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, April 8, 1920, pg. 6

RESOLUTION
        AT the regular meeting of St. Cloud Garrison No. 141, Army and Navy Union held on the 15th day of March A. D. 1920 a committee was appointed to draw up resolutions:
        WHEREAS, it has pleased the Great Commander to removed from our midst our friend and comrade, Clark D. Blood formerly of the 1st Massachusetts Cavalry, we humbly bow our heads in submission to his will. And Therefore
        Be It Resolved, that we extend to the family of the deceased our heartfelt sympathy in this their great bereavement. It was further resolved that a copy of these resolutions be filed in the records of the Garrison; that a copy be sent to his family and also that a copy be sent to the St Cloud Tribune for publication. D. B. HULL
        F. RATH
        FRANK MUNSELL
        - Committee

BOBO, Wilson

ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, February 3, 1919, pg. 5
Wilson (Daddy) Bobo, who spent several winters here died Jan. 30th at Sandusky, Ohio, and was buried at Piqua, Ohio, on Sunday. When Mr. Bobo left St. Cloud in March he had had a toe removed. Later it was necessary to remove his foot, and still later the entire limb was amputated. He was thought to be recovering for three months after the last operation, but became suddenly worse and died Friday.

BROWN, N. L.

ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, June 5, 1919

COMRADE N. L. BROWN IS DEAD
        Mrs. Mabel Davidson of Maryland avenue has a letter from Eva Brown Dasen telling of the death of her father, N. L. Brown, who passed away quietly on the evening of their arrival at their Northern home, at Fayetteville, N. Y., on May 26. He had left St. Cloud on May 23.
        Comrade Brown had been in failing health some time. He leaves his wife, one daughter (Mrs. Eva Dasen), and a son (Floyd Brown) to mourn his departure.
        Comrade Brown and his family had passed about nine winters in St. Cloud, where he had been engaged in the grocery business. Interment was at Fayetteville.

BAUGHMAN, Samuel

ST. CLOUD NEWS, Friday, July 31, 1936, pg. 6

SAMUEL BAUGHMAN
        Samuel Baughman, _4, died on Thursday, July 23 at his home, 722 New York avenue. He had resided here for the past five and one-half years and was a native of Pennsylvania.
        No services were held here and the body was forwarded by Eiselstein Brothers to Chanute, Kan., his former, home, for interment.
        Besides his widow, Mrs. Sina M. Baughman, he is survied by on son, Walter Baughman, of Chanute, and one daughter, Mrs. Nellie Reed of Cleveland.
        He was a Union soldier, who fought under Grant at Shiloah, and often described how he took personal orders from the great Union army chieftain during the early days of the Civil War. Colonel Baughman, as he was generally described in later years, served until the end of the conflict, after having gone thru the fighting at Lookout Mountain and at Vicksburg. He moved to Kansas soon after the close of the war and was named sheriff of his county a little later. His spectacular battles against invading Indians across Indian Territry [sic] border brought him prominence for many years following. When he retired from that office he was named Justice of the Peace, "Squire" of the original type, a post he held for many years.

BRIDGES, Arthur

ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, February 28, 1918, pg. 3

COMRADE BRIDGES DIES IN TENNESSEE
        Word has been received of the death and burial of Comrade Arthur Bridges, at the Soldiers' Home in Tennessee. He answered the last call on February 20th, 1918, and was buried on February 22nd.
        Comrade Bridges came to St. Cloud from the state of Washington three or four years ago, and bought property on Connecticut avenue and Twelfth. There he resided until January, 1918, when he left for the home. He leaves several children in the Western states.
        Mr. Bridges was a man who had held many important public positions in the city from which he came. He served in Company D, 25th Iowa Infantry during the Civil War.

BRIMHALL, Samuel M.

ST. CLOUD NEWS, Friday, June 19, 1936, pg. 4

SAMUEL M. BRIMHALL
Col. Samuel M. Brimhall, 98, of State Center, Iowa and Saint Cloud, and who has been spending the past eight months in Bradenton, died on Saturday, June 13th. Col. Brimhall, Union Veteran of the Civil War, enlisted in the Union Army in 1861 and participated in 15 battles in the war between the states, being twice wounded.
Mr. Brimhall was well known here having spent several winters in St. Cloud. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. R. E. Richeson of State Center; a niece, Mrs. O. P. Johnson, of St. Cloud; and two brother, Charles Brimhall of Schaller, Iowa, and H. L. Brimhall of Sandwich, Ill.

BUCKLEY, H. H.

ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, Thursday, March 19, 1914, pg. 6

COMRADE H. H. BUCKLEY
        Death claimed Comrade H. H. Buckley Tuesday, March 17th at 5:30 p. m.
        He was seventy-four years of age, having been born in New York state in 1840. Immediately after the war he moved to Kansas, living there until 1909, when he came to St. Cloud.
        He was a member of Co. I, 17th Illinois Cav. And ranked as a Second Leutenant [sic].
        The body was taken to Waukesha, Kansas for interment.
        Comrade Buckley's wife preceded him into the eternal rest seven years ago. Three sons are left, on of whom, H. W. Arrived in St. Cloud before his father's death, and accompanied the body back to Kansas.

BULLARD, William H.

ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, Thursday, July 10, 1919

WILLIAM H. BULLARD DIES AT HIS MICHIGAN HOME
        From the Niles (Mich.) Daily Sun of June 27 it is learned that William H. Bullard, brother of Comrade James F. Bullard and Mrs. Z. Barager, both of St. Cloud, died at his home, in that Michigan city, early in the morning of the date named. Mr. Bullard's death followed a prolonged illness, in which he gradually failed until about four weeks ago, when he became bedridden.
        The deceased was 77 years old and was one of the pioneer business men of Niles, being many years in the grocery business there. A number of years ago he retired from business, and since that time he had devoted much time to public matters, having held the office of juvenile agent and other county offices. He was well known thruout [sic] his community and many of its citizens mourn his death, says the Niles newspaper.
        Mr. Bullard was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in many important engagements as drummer boy. Among his prized possessions was the drum he carried in the army. In late years it had been his pleasure to play this drum at Memorial day celebrations in Niles or at Paw Paw with his brother James. He was a mere boy when the war broke out, but he was fired by patriotic zeal to serve his country in its hour of need in whatever capacity was possible.
        Mr. and Mrs. Bullard observed their golden wedding anniversary in June a year ago in their hospitable home, and had he lived until tomorrow they would have rounded out fifty-one years of married life together.
        Mr. Bullard is survived by his wife, two brothers, and two sisters, the brothers being Stephen Bullard of Hamilton township, near Decatur, Mich., and J. F. Bullard of St. Cloud, and the sisters being Mrs. Eliza Farnsworth of Bangor, Mich., and Mrs. Z. Barager of St. Cloud.
        Mrs. Barager had arrived in Niles on June 28, and Comrade Bullard of St. Cloud went from Johnson City, Tenn., where he had gone for a stay at the national soldiers' home there.
        Interment was in Silver Brook cemetery, near Niles; and the burial was conducted by Rev. H. T. Scherer of the Presbyterian church.
        The deceased veteran had visited at length in St. Cloud and is well known here, where many of the acquaintances and friends he made here will mourn the fact that they will not again have the pleasure of his company in their city.

BURCH, J. N.

ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, April 10, 1919, pg. 3

RESOLUTIONS ON DEATH COMRADE J. N. BURCH
        The following resolutions were passed by the New England Society, on the death of Comrade J. N. Burch, who was secretary of the society at the time of his death:
        Whereas, In the providence of Almighty God, Brother Burch has been removed by the hand of death from our society; and
        Whereas, In his life he represented true manhood and brotherly kindness; therefore be it
        Resolved, that we as an organization, will endeavor to carry out his manly principles; and be it further
        Resolved, that we as an organization, will endeavor to his children and friends our heartfelt sympathy and recommend that these resolutions be spread upon our records,
        Respectfully submitted,
        J. W. RICHARSON
        DANIEL HARVEY
        F. P. WENTWORTH
        Committee

BURKHARDT, Cyrus

ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, January 23, 1919, pg. 8

CYRUS BURKHARDT
Comrade Cyrus Burkhardt dropped dead at noon of Monday while trimming trees in his small grove, in this city. The Carlson & Newton undertaking establishment prepared the remains immediately for shipment to Manville, Pa., on Tuesday afternoon.

BURR, Elliott Remus

ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, April 4, 1918, pg. 5

E. R. BURR
Elliot Remus Burr passed to the Great Beyond on March 27th, at the age of 75 years, of heart failure. The remains were prepared for burial by C. E. Carlson and shipped Tuesday of this week to Goodland, Ind. A funeral service was held at the Methodist church here Monday afternoon.

ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, May 9, 1918, pg. 5

CAMRADE [sic] E. R. BURR
        Comrade Eliott R. Burr, who died in this city several weeks ago, was one of the Tribune's oldest subscribers, and always read each issue with pleasure. At the time of his death here but little information concerning his life was at hand, but his week we received the following information, which we believe his many friends here will be glad to have for future reference to the memory of a noble man:
        Elliott R. Burr was born in Cuba, N. Y. July 31, 1842, and passed away at St. Cloud, Florida, March 27, 1918, and was laid to rest by the side of his wife at Goodland, Ind., April 6, 1918. Mr. Burr enlisted in the 136th Regiment, Company K, New York Infantry, at the age of 19. Was married to Sarah J. Vorhels at Friendship, N. Y., June 14, 1863. Eight children were born to them, seven of whom survive - F. R. Burr, Susan B. Noland, Dickson, Tenn., Mrs. Emma Swartz, deceased, Anna B. May, Lynchburg, Va., Edward Burr, of Lynn Haven, Fla., W. W. Burr University of Nebraska, and Chas. G. Burr, V. P. I., Blacksburg, Va., and thirty-two grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
        While Mr. Burr had not been well the past year, the end was unexpected. Miss Jean Burr, a cousin, was with him when the end came; a daughter, Mrs. Noland and a niece, Miss Lena Smith, each of whom had spent the winter in St. Cloud, having returned to their homes. Three of his children came to St. Cloud to attend the funeral services here and to accompany their father to Indiana. At St. Cloud funeral services were held at the M. E. Church of which Mr. Burr was a member. A former pastor, Rev. J. B. Westcott, an old soldier and a close friend of Mr. Burr, had charge of the services. The members of the G. A. R. Post escorted the body to the train. At Goodland the party was met by personal friends of the deceased, a number of whom are surviving members of the Goodland G. A. R. The remains were taken to the home of a friend and held until the funeral. A great many friends called to express sympathy to the members of the family. The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church. The deceased was escorted to the church by the members of the G. A. R., who acted as honorary pall bearers, there being many personal friends. A short but beautiful service was held. A male quartette sang "Saved by Grace" and "Abide With Me."
        Mr. Burr was known wherever he lived by his high sense of honor, suffering loss rather than break his word. To all who knew him, the text of Rev. Servies was most appropriate - "A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches and loving favor rather than silver and gold." - Proverbs 22, verse 21.

BURR, John B.

ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, August 10, 1916, front pg.

FORMER ST. CLOUD MAN DIES IN IOWA

Comrade John B. Burr, One of the Valiant Soldiers of Civil War, Answers the Call
(Davenport (Iowa) Daily Times)
        John B. Burr, veteran of the Civil War, Past Commander of August Wentz Post No. 1, G. A. R., and a prominent and highly respected citizen of Davenport for many years, is dead. He passed away Sunday morning, July 30th, 1916, at 3:30 o'clock, after an illness extending over many months.
        Mr. Burr was born in Toronto, Canada, January 27, 1844. He was married to Mary A. L. Donald at Crystal Lake, McHenery County, Illinois, on October 12, 1874.
        Mr. Burr was one of the valiant soldiers of the Civil War. He enlisted at Elgin, Illinois, on August 8, 1861, with Company A, Thirty-sixth Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He was discharged at St. Louis to enable him to re-enlist in Troop C, Cavalry, Mississippi Marine Brigade, on January 18, 1863. He was honorably discharged from Company E, Infantry, with rank of sergeant, on January 18, 1865, by general order of the War Department.
        Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Mary A. Burr, two daughters, Mrs. F. A. Amos, 1917 Vine Street, and Miss Maud Burr, at home. One son, Donald R. Burr, died in Milwaukee two years ago. A sister, Mrs. Georg Feldner of Grand Rapids, Mich., and a brother, William R. Burr of Crystal Lake, Ill., also survive, besides four grandchildren, Margaret and Frederick Amos, of this city, and Dorothy and Mary Burr of Sandwich, Illinois.

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