OLIVER SPRINGER OBITUARY, SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK Copyright (c) 2001 by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert (janetsquaw@aol.com). ************************************************************************ USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submittor has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. ************************************************************************ Decatur County Journal Iowa March 2, l905 OLIVER SPRINGER was born in Schenectady County, New York, March 30, l834, and died at his home in Indianola, Feb. 23, l905, aged 70 years, l0 months and 23 days.  He had been in failing health for some time but the immediate cause of his death was neuralgia of the heart.  He lived in Decatur county for many years and about fifteen years ago moved to Indianola where he has since resided.  He purchased a farm near Indianola and also a residence in town but disposed of his country property a few years ago.  During his long residence in our county he was recognized as a man of high character, a patriotic citizen who commanded the respect and good will of all who knew him.  The news of his death will occasion profound sorrow among his many friends throughout the county.  The funeral services occurred in Indianola Sunday after which interment was made in the local cemetery.  Among those who attended the funeral from this county were MR. and MRS. J.G. SPRINGER and DR. MARY GATES. W.G. MCCLEARY, of Kellerton, was also present, he having been reared to manhood by the deceased and wife. The subject of this sketch was the third son of B.O. and ELIZA (BATCHELOR) SPRINGER.  There were eight children in the family.  In l837 his parents settled in Darke County, Ohio, and the deceased assisted his father in farm work, obtaining his education in the neighborhood common schools.  In January, l855, he came to this county and remained until the following May, and September l8, l855, he returned in company with his father's family, making an overland journey.  They located on section l, Bloomington Township. In l86l, he became a member of Col. Edwards' militia and marched to St. Joseph but the command was not present at any engagement.  In July, l862, he enlisted in the 34th Iowa Infantry and participated in the battles of Chickasaw Bayou and Arkansas Post, and was with the regiment when detailed to guard prisoners at Camp Douglas, Chicago.  He was honorably discharged in February l863 at St. Louis. September l7, l863, he was married to MISS MAXIMILLA JOHNSON, who survives him.  They had no children.  The wife was born in Madison County, Ohio, a daughter of JAMES B. and ELIZABETH JOHNSON.  The family migrated to Clarke County, where MRS. SPRINGER engaged in teaching school.  MR. SPRINGER entered his land in Bloomington Township in the fall of l855 and resided continuously on the same from February, l864, until he removed to Warren County.  He added to his original l60 acres until he had acquired 400 acres which he sold to Mr. Tapscott prior to his removal.  He was a member of the board, which organized Bloomington and Fayette Townships in company with F.M. Scott and John Mercer.  He belonged to the Masonic fraternity and was a former member of the Leon G.A.R. Post.  He and his wife belonged to the M.E. Church. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 3, 200l