Columbia County GaArchives Obituaries.....Magruder, G. Ramsey June 9, 1862
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The Daily Dispatch, Richmond, Va. 26 June 1862
Died, in this city, June 9th, at the residence of Mr. G. W. Pace, Lieut. G. 
Ramsey Magruder, Company K, 16th Ga. regiment, of Columbia county, Ga.

In the bloom of youth, full of hope and promise, of lofty, chivalrous spirit, 
his life has been given as a noble sacrifice upon the altar of his country.  In 
less than three months two of earth's noblest and bravest sons had been taken 
from this estimable family, upon whom this last blow must fall with almost 
crushing force.  Well might it be said of the departed, "Those whom the gods 
love die young," and death, chose shining lights in claiming these as his own.  
Their fixed principles of rights and sterling moral characters were well 
calculated to challenge the emulation and admiration of their companions.  They 
are numbered among the "noble army of martyrs" who die that their country may 
live.
Knowing the deceased well, and looking forward with interest to his future 
career so bright with promise, we cannot refrain from this brief tribute to the 
memory of one so highly esteemed, and from the expressions of profound sympathy 
with his afflicted family.

Augusta papers please copy.

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