St Landry County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....Lyons, William Seth June 27, 1862
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The Opelousas Courier (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, September 20, 1862, Image 1

OBITUARY.

"In the midst of life we are in death." All men, everywhere, most, according 
to the decree of heaven, return unto the dust from whence they came. 
"Whate'er we do, whate'er we be, we're trav'ling to the grave." Whether 
young or old, rich or poor, bond or free, all alike must give way before the 
reaping hand of death. Upon nearly every breeze that floats along, we get 
the sad news that some one of our dear friends in the army is dead. It has 
been but a short time since the sad news came to our ears that W. S. Lyons, 
of St. Landry, is numbered with those that have passed away. He died at the 
Hospital in Vicksburg, Miss., on the 27th of June 1862, from the effects of 
measles, aged 18 yrs. and 4 mos.

Just at the hour when his country was loudly calling for volunteers, this 
promising young man, with many others, readily responded, bidding his 
weeping father, mother, brothers and sisters farewell, and rushed forward 
with a spirit which seemed determined to win or die in freedom's cause. Seth 
was a good boy, was loved by all who knew him. His loss we deeply mourn: but 
we morn not as those who have no hope; for we shall ever cherish the 
pleasing thought that he has reached the peaceful shore of heaven, and has 
joined the happy little band, where the sound of the cannon is heard no 
more, but where all is peace, and peace forever. May the bereaved parents 
and friends be comforted with these reflections, and endeavor at all times 
and under all circumstances to be resigned to the will of heaven.


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