G.W. Westmoreland, Vernon Parish Louisiana
Submitted by Belford E. Carver



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The following obituary was sent to me by the late Jeanette Heard of 
Leesville, dated 7/17/1993. She found it among her mother's things.
Jeanette was the great-granddaughter of G.W. Westmoreland. He was my
great-great-grandfather. No source or date was given on the clipping. 
It was probably from the LEESVILLE LEADER, July 1906. 
Submitted by Belford E. Carver
Hammond, LA
Date: March 5, 2002

To the memory of Brother G.W. Westmoreland:

Bro. Westmoreland was born July 4, 1832, and died July 17, 1906, 
aged 74 years and 13 days.

He joined the Missionary Baptist church in early life, and continued
in the same until his death. He was married to Miss Adaline J. Brown
December 18, 1855. They lived together about ten years, when she was 
called to her eternal home. There were born to this union five
children. Then on April 28 he was married to Miss Minerva C. Brabham, 
and to this union were born five children. Five of his children have
preceded him to the other shore. He leaves a companion, five children,
fifty-five grand children, and seven great grand children and has nine
grand children and seven great grand children dead. Total number of
descendants, eighty-seven.

Bro. Westmoreland was a faithful soldier during the Civil War. He was a 
good citizen, a kind, affectionate husband and father. He was a man of
strong convictions and fearlessly expressed his views on any subject he
thought right. During the last years of his life he became more faithful
and consecrated to church work and during his last illness seemed very 
patient. He selected the place for his grave and is buried there, near 
the church he loved so well. He was brave to the last and said he did not
fear death, but was ready to go and told his young friends to live for
Jesus Christ. We have lost one of the best workers in the Pinehill
church. However, God's will be done. Amen. W.H. Cain, Pastor

At the Washington Parish Court House, Franklinton, LA, there is a large
veterns memorial. Under the CSA group of veterns, are the names of four
Westmorelands:
G.W. Westmoreland
James Westmoreland
Jesse Westmoreland
Oliver P. Westmoreland

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