Boyd County NeArchives Obituaries.....Stockwell, Lynn James November 10, 1918
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Butte Gazette 19 Dec 1918, Thu ˇ Page 1
Omaha Daily Bee Thursday, Dec 12, 1918 Page:4

     American Casualty List
   The following Nebraska men are named in the 
casualty list sent out by the government for 
Thursday morning, December 12
            KILLED IN ACTION
Lynn J. Stockwell, Butte, Neb. (Boyd Co.)
Henry Clinton Trobouogh, Fairfield, Neb. (Clay Co.)


Butte Gazette 19 Dec 1918, Thu ˇ Page 1
 Deaths
          Lynn Stockwell Killed
Butte people are getting used to the shock of 
hearing of boys killed in battle in France, but
the news Thursday evening of the death of Lynn
Stockwell, only son of Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Stockwell,
on the battlefield, cast a gloom over the whole
community. There had been no notice given, and the
name in the paper was the first intimation anyone
had that he had been killed. The parents were prostrated
by the terrible news, and neighbors put in the entire
night on Thursday of last week, comforting and caring
for them.
    Lynn Stockwell was  born in Butte. He grew to 
manhood here, receiving his education in the Butte
schools. He was a clean, hard-working, upright
young man, a credit to his parents and the community.
    Called to service April 28th, he was at Camp
Funston only a short time when his devision the famous
89th went to France. He was in the thick of the 
fighting, and needless to say did his duty as a soldier
faithfully and well. The date of his death is not yet
known.
   He leaves surviving him his parents and two sisters,
Mrs. Ver Michaels, and Miss Mabel, at home. Th
heartfelt sympathy of the whole community is with 
the stricken family.

The Spencer Advocate Thur Dec 19, 1918 page 1
   LYNN STOCKWELL KILLED IN ACTION
    The name of Lynn Stockwell was seen on
the casualty list Thursday, as killed in 
action, but as yet his parents have received
no official notice of his death.
    Lynn was born and raised in Butte and
is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S.
Stockwell, old residents of Butte.
    He was an ideal young man with a sunny,
happy disposition and was loved by all who
knew him.
    He left for Camp Funston with the April
draft quota and sailed with the 89th 
division for France in June. He was considered
one of the best shots in the county.
    He leaves a father, mother and two sisters
and a host of friends to mourn his death.

Butte Gazette 26 Dec 1918, Thu ˇ Page 5
    The letter confirming the news of the
death of Lynn Stockwell was received by 
his father, Dr. Stockwell, Monday evening. 
The telegram which the department sent was 
not received. The date of his death was 
November 10th, just one day before the war
closed.

Butte Gazette 31 Mar 1921, Thu ˇ Page 5
   Word has been received this week of
the arrival at New York of the body of
Lynn Stockwell, who was killed near the
Meuse river in France during the great
war. The local post of the American 
Legion has taken in charge the arrangements
for the funeral, which will be held as 
soon as the body arrives here. It will
bee a regular military funeral, but the
arrangements have not as yet been completed,
on account of the uncertainty of the date.

Butte Gazette 21 Apr 1921, Thu ˇ Page 1
Last Honors To Soldier
 Lynn J. Stockwell Killed in France,
Now Rests in Homeland

HIGH HONOR GIVEN BY COMRADES
   With full military honors, and in the presence
of nearly two hundred comrades in arms, soldiers 
of the Great War, sailors and marines, and of at
least a thousand friends, all that was mortal of
Lynn J. Stockwell was laid to rest in Butte
cemetery Monday afternoon.
   Lynn J. Stockwell was killed by shrapnell
opposite Stenay, France November 10, 1918, in the
last position held before the German lines by
Co. H. 355th Infantry, of which organization he
was a member. He and Corporal Jones, of the same
company were on the advanced line together. A
highly commendatory letter from the captain of 
his company, is one of the prized possessions of
Mr. and Mrs. Stockwell.
   The body arrived Saturday noon, and was received
by a military guard, members of Butte post, American
Legion, and escorted tothe G. A. R. hall in Butte,
and the regular military guard established, which
was maintained until the funeral.
    Private C. J. Hanson, of Ft. Crook, accompanied
the remains from Omaha and altho it is the usual
custom to remain until the burial, the time set for
the services, and the fact that the Legion had the 
matter in hand made it inconvenient and unnecessary
for him to stay, so he returned to Ft. Crook, Sunday
morning.
   Monday at 2 o'clock P. M. was the hour set for 
the funeral, but the Bristow, Spencer and Lynch
Posts, who had a funeral at Bristow, telephoned
that they desired to come in a body, with their
band, and the services were postponed for an hour,
to enable them to be present. Not since the days
of the departure of the boys for the front, has
Butte seen the crowd that assembled to do honor
to the soldier dead.
   At the hour appointed the body was borne to the
opera house, followed by the Legion, the surviving
members of the G. A. R. and Hooton Corps W. R. C,
the later having forty members in line, the G. A. R.
being represented by seven veterans of the Civil War.
   The services were touching, and many a tear of
sympathy as well as grief were shed. A quartet, H. J.
Brandt, C. M. Ball, Guy C. Thatcher and Carlton Putnam,
with Mrs. Tomek at the piona, opened the services with
the hymn, "Does Jesus Care," after which Rev. Farner
of the M. E. Church read the 46th psalm beginning 
"The Lord is Our Refuge," and offered prayer. Rev. 
W. DeBenham, of Creighton, who was in charge of the
services, then gave a word of personal mention as to
the deceased, and called on Mrs. T. H. Connor, who 
gave a most impressive and touching account of the
early life of Lynn Stockwell, who as a boy was a 
playmate of her own son, Herbert Brown, and told of
his character in young manhood, his devotion to his
parents, and of his greater love for his country
which caused him to refuse exemption and go when
called. It was a great lesson, and made a deep 
impression on the assembled multitude.
     Another selection by the quartet followed, and
then Rev. DeBenham made the address, emphasizing the 
fact that tho not great, as the world may measure
greatness, the name of this common soldier, this
representative of the common people was worthy to be
enrolled, as one of the greatest of God's noblemen,
and his example of character and patriotism one of
which Butte and Boyd county, the state and even the
nation could well be proud, and the written testimonials
received from the representatives of each of these
could be viewed as far more than mere formalities.
It was a splendid tribute to this young soldier who
died at the front line, and the speaker urged that
both young and old remember the example of self 
sacrifice so vividly portrayed in his life and death,
and try to emulate that same spirit as citizens of
our great country.
    Another selection, "The Old Brigade," was given 
by the quartet, and the procession was formed for the
march to the cemetery. The Legion members, augmented
by the visiting members of the four posts at Bristow,
Lynch, Spencer and Fairfax numbered fully 150 in line,
and gave visible evidence of the strength of America's
line of defense. Autos to the number of about two 
hundred made up the procession that was leaving town
long after the first cars arrived at the burial place.
    At the grave the Legion posts lined up north of
the grave, the firing squad and color bearers to the
west. And by the way, the allegorical picture of a 
soldier and a marine, armed, guarding the flag carried
by a sailor, was beautifully exemplified in the colors.
There were selections by the Bristow band, and then
Rev. DeBenhama conducted the closing service, a touching
part of which was a call for renewed devotion to the
flag and for the principles for which it stands, which
was  responded to by the entire concourse with uplifted
hand. Then came the farewell salute by the firing squad,
and sounding of taps by the buglers, which closed the
most inspiring scene.
    Great credit is due the officers and members of
Butte Post for their management of the funeral, and 
the desire especially to extend thanks to Spencer,
Lynch, Bristow and Fairfax Posts, and to the visiting
comrades of other posts for their presence and help.
The Bristow band's help was especially appreciated,
especially on account of the extra effort that was
necessary for them to make to be present. A soldier was
buried at Bristow the same afternoon, and the band
played for that as well.
    A wealth of flowers was in evidence everywhere. 
Two splendid set pieces, one from the community and 
the other from the Legion were banked and roses, as
tributes of sympathy and love from numerous friends.
    It was thus that Butte and Boyd county honored one
of her heroes in death. His life was beautiful and his
passing glorious. Let us hope that his memory will be
an inspiration to other young men to live, and dare
and do, when the test comes, that as with him, naught
but honor is due forever.

             CARD OF THANKS
    To al the many friends who have been so kind and
tender to us in our time of sorrow, we extend our 
heartfelt thanks. The kind remembrances, the floral
offerings, the honor paid our soldier boy by his 
comrades, all the help given at his burial, have made
an expression of the love and affection of the people
of Butte and vicinity, and of Boyd county, that will
never be forgotten by us.
       Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Stockwell and family
       Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Michaels and family


Additional Comments:
1900 Butte, Boyd, Nebraska
J S Stockwell    64 Head Sep 1834 NY MA NY
Amelia Stockwell 30 Wife Mar 1870 WI Germany Germany
Lynn Stockwell	5 Son  Dec 1894 NE NY WI
Vere Stockwell    8 Daughter Dec 1891 NE NY WI

1910 Butte, Boyd, Nebraska
James S Stockwell  75 Head NY MA PA
Amelia M Stockwell 41 Wife WI Germany Germany
Ver A Stockwell    19 Daughter NE NY WI
Lynn J Stockwell	 16 Son NE NY WI
Mabel L Stockwell   2 Daughter NE NY WI


U.S., Find a GraveŽ Index, 1600s-Current
Name	Pvt Lynn J. Stockwell
Gender	Male
Birth Date	5 Dec 1893
Birth Place	Butte, Boyd County, Nebraska, US
Death Date	10 Nov 1918
Death Place	France
Cemetery	Butte Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place	Butte, Boyd County, Nebraska, US
Father	James Streeter Stockwell
Mother	Amelia M Stockwell


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