Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Musgrove, Robert February 19, 1932
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Lake Odessa Wave - Times February 25, 1932

Robert Musgrove
Died February 19, 1932-age 87 Civil War Veteran Co. E 3rd MI.
(Continuation of his first posted obituary)

This was the beginning of the laborious Battle of the Wilderness that lasted two 
days and two nights. It was delayed to carry a wounded Lieutenant back to the 
field hospital. The hospital was a big tent with a number of tables on which 
were strapped wounded men and their legs and arm were taken off. The poor men 
were given nothing o relieve their pain. The legs and arms that were taken off  
would have made two cords if piled up. I did not stay there long but went back 
to battle. I escaped with two bullet holes in my clothes. The battle was on May 
5, 6, and 7, until 6 p.m., when the rebels stated for Spotsylvania. we met the 
rebels again at Spotsylvania.

Mr. Musgrove's mind was very clear on his war experience but his own written 
story ends abruptly as above, he finally becoming too weak to carry out his 
original plan of writing his life history.

Several years ago he married Mrs. Belle King who has been a faithful wife 
devoted to his care, in his declining years.

He leaves besides his widow, four children by a former wife, Mrs.Ruby Carpenter 
of Remus, Robert Jr., of Grand Rapids, Clair who resides in Nevada, and William 
whose residence is unknown.

The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the home under the auspices of the 
American Legion Post who also acted as pall bearers. Rev. C.N. Stormes of Casco 
gave the sermon. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery.

Among those in attendance from out of town were: Mr and Mrs Robert Musgrove and 
family, Mr and Mrs Henry Healey of Grand Rapids, Mr and Mrs William Healey of 
Otsego, Mr and Mrs Harry Healey of Ottawa. Mr and Mrs Clyde Anway and Mrs Ida 
Chamberlain of Wayland.

Additional Comments:
Lakeside Cem.#1-98-2

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