Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Harris, Alba S. April 6, 1917
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The Carson City Gazette, Friday, April 13, 1917
Captain Alba S. Harris was born in Stowe, Vermont, January 13, 1839, being in 
his seventy-ninth year at the time of his death, April 6, 1917.  At an early 
age he with his parents moved to Wayne Co., New York where they were residing 
at the outbreak of the civil war in 1861.  At his country’s first call for 
troops he enlisted for three years service in Company 1, 98th N.Y. Inf., re-
enlisting at the end of that period and serving until the close of the war in 
1865.  Enlisting as a private soldier he soon became orderly sergeant, then 
second lieutenant, next first lieutenant and in January 1964 was made captain 
of Co. 1, 98th New York Infantry.

After Lee’s surrender Capt. Harris was detailed as provost marshal for 
Danville, Virginia, serving there until in September 1865 his regiment was 
mustered out for their joyous return home.  Captain Harris had four brothers 
who helped serve the union cause and have all passed to the other border with 
the exception of Edgar P. Harris of Webster Grove, St. Louis, Mo., who was 
here to see the remains of his beloved brother laid to rest beneath an 
abundance of flowers given by many friends; and that dear old flag he had so 
often followed, reverenced and loved.  

During the last year of the war his regiment was transferred to act with Gen. 
Grant against Richmond where they took part in all the principal battles of 
the Army of the Potomac.  He was wounded three times, at Fair Oaks, Duvey’s 
Bluffs and Cold Harbor.  His was one of the first regiments to enter Richmond 
after the capture and one of his officers planted their flag on the pinnacle 
of the city hall.

Mrs. Frances C. Bishop of this place is the only sister to mourn the passing 
of her brother.  Nov. 15, 1867 he was united in marriage to Louise I. Bishop 
at Ontario, Wayne Co., N.Y.  After a short residence in that state they came 
to Michigan in 1871 and settled on a farm in Lebanon, Clinton county and have 
resided in this community ever since.  He was a man whom every one loved and 
honored and his word was as good as his bond.  No one ever asked his aid or 
help in vain. A kind and loving father, a good neighbor, a true friend and a 
valuable citizen to any community.  He lived his religion every day, which was 
to do onto others as he would be done by.

Captain Harris is survived by four children, two sons and two daughters, Will 
S., Fred and Ella, all of Hubbardston and Mrs. John Trout of Battle Creek, who 
with her husband and two daughters were here the greater part of the week 
preceding her father’s death and funeral services.



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