Belmont-Noble-Guernsey County OhArchives News.....Deaths in the Newspaper in 1863 1863 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/ohfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Ronald Reid rreid21@cox.net September 26, 2012, 2:59 am The Belmont Chronicle 1863 Belmont Chronicle, Deaths in the Newspaper in 1863 Belmont Chronicle, January 1, 1863, page 3 Died. Clare – On the morning of the 24th ult., of Scarlet Fever, Alex. D. son of Wm. J. and Linda Clark, aged 11 months and 10 days. Belmont Chronicle, January 8, 1863, page 3 Deaths. Hays – December 28, Mary Anne daughter of Wm. H. and A.E. Hays, aged 3 years 9 months and 18 days. “in the slumber of death, Our dear daughter lies O’er her the breath of the Winter wind sighs.” Harris – At Rock Hill, January 2d, Mary Jane, wife of John Harris, and daughter of Jos. Brown, in her 33d years. She leaves six small children and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss; but their loss is her eternal gain, for she died in the hope of a better inheritance above, where God alone forever reigns. Belmont Chronicle, January 15, 1863, page 3 Deaths. Hoops – On the morning of the 29th November last of Diphteria, after one week’s illness, Lola Josephine, youngest daughter of John and Esther Hoops, aged 3 years, 5 months and 26 days. A single breath, a low drawn sigh, Can break the tie that binds us here, And waft the spirit to the sky. Such was her end, a calm release. Carman – Of diphtheria, on New Year’s day, Jessie E. Carman, daughter of Capt., W.C. Carman, aged 7 years. Suffer little children to come unto me; for of such is the kingdom of Heaven. Pickering – Of Typhoid Pneumonia, at Lebanon, Ky., Nov. 20th, 1862, Mr. Charles, I. Pickering, son of Mr. Isaac Pickering, and member of Capt. Mitchell’s Company, 98th Regiment, O.V.I. (Lengthy tribute and poem follows) Belmont Chronicle, January 22, 1863, page 3 Deaths. Hammond – Of diphtheria, Dec. 14, 1862, Ella F., daughter of James and Susan Hammond, aged 9 years. After a week of suffering, her spirit, not stained with the vices of our sinful world, was taken from its prison-house of pain to the immediate presence of her Redeemer whom she loved so well. “Father, thy will be done.” Hoge – Bushrod Hoge, son of Asa and Asenath Hoge, of Belmont Co., O., fell in the battle of Chaplin Heights on the 8th October, 1862. He entered the army during the summer of ’61 as a private in Co. B, 3d Ohio Reg’t, commanded by Capt. (now Major) Wing. In letters written by the Major to the bereaved family he speaks of Bushrod in terms of highest praise. (Tribute follows) Resolution on the Death of Mr. James Hanes. Hall of Belmont City, Lodge, No. 221, I.O.O.F. Martin’s Ferry, O,. Jan 12, 1863. (Tribute follows) Killed at Murfreesboro. – Geo. Hutchison, of Capt. Danford’s Co., E, 15th regiment, was killed in the battle before Murfreesboro. He was a son of the late Wm. T. Hutchison, of Loydsville, who died in the service. He was a brave and loyal soldier. Peace to his ashes. Mr. Oliver Thomas, son of Benj. Thomas, formerly of St. Clairsville, died at Memphis, Tenn., on the 1st inst. Mr. Thomas belonged to one of the Wisconsin regiments. He has resided at Baraboe, Wis., for a number of years. Belmont Chronicle, January 29, 1863, page 3 Deaths. Poorman – On Tuesday, Jan. 27th, Thomas son of Col. C.L. Poorman. Cordner – Jan. 26th, 1863, of Diptheria, Eva Mary, daughter of James and Ann E. Cordner, of Barnesville, Ohio, aged, 8 years and 1 month. (poem follows) Martin – Wilber, son of F.G. and Abby Martin, Jan., 15, 1863, of scarlatina, aged 3 years and 24 days. Claude, son of F.G. and Abby Martin, died Jan., 23, 1863 of Scarlatina aged 5 years, 7 months and 19 days. They were remarkably interesting children, and on their death bed exhibited in their conversation much of the wisdom that comes from above. They were idolized by their parents and have left many loving friends beside who mourn the death of two children, so young, so lovely and so good. Belmont Chronicle, February 5, 1863, page 3 Deaths. Fawcett – Of Cancer, at her residence, on the 31st of December, 1862, Elizabeth Ann Fawcett, wife of Jonas Fawcett, in the 43d year of her age, and after 3 months of pain and suffering. Notwithstanding her life has been one of toil and hardship, yet she bore it with true Christian fortitude, and made her humble dwelling pleasant with her smiles. – The last three months of her life she suffered severely – no pen can describe her sufferings – yet she bore them without a murmur. Her husband and son had enlisted in the service of their country. God shield them in the hour of battle, and preserve their lives and permit them to return to their deeply bereaved family. Emerson – On Sunday the 25th ult., of Croup, John Ellsworth, son of William and Jane Emerson, of Goshen Township, aged 3 years and 29 days. Johny was an interesting little darling. His parents anticipated much pleasure in his society in future years. Thomas – On the 23d of January, at Hospital No. 6, New Albany, Ind., of typhoid fever, J.E. Thomas, son of W. and Rebecca Thomas, near Barnesville, Ohio, aged 20 years and 10 months. A member of Co. C., 98th Regiment, O.V.I. Anderson – On the 30th ult., of disease of the lungs, Miss Eliza Jane, eldest daughter of Mr. Joshua C. Anderson. Belmont Chronicle, February 12, 1863, page 3 Deaths. Clevenger – Of measles, followed by Pneumonia, in the 24th year of his age, Isaac M. Clevenger, member of Capt. Kirk’s company, 126th Ohio Volunteers. Jones – On Sunday, Feb. 8th, 1863, of dropsy, Mary A. daughter of John A. and Bertha Jones, aged 18 months and 8 days. Belmont Chronicle, February 19, 1863, page 3 Deaths. Henderson – In Morristown, on the 4th inst., Mrs. Eliza C. Henderson, consort of Joseph Henderson, I the 54th year of her age. (Tribute follows) Belmont Chronicle, February 26, 1863, page 3 Resolutions on the Death of Joseph Wilson Milner. Morristown, Feb. 20, 1863. At a regular meeting of Eulalia Lodge, No. 196, I.O.O.F., the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted: (Resolutions follow) William Franklin, son of Col. Poorman, died on Tuesday morning, aged about seven years. Belmont Chronicle, March 5, 1863, page 3 Mr. Samuel Danford, of Washington Township, has returned from Tennessee with the body of his brave and patriotic son, John Danford, of company E, 15th Ohio, who was killed in the battle of Stone River, and has placed his body at rest beneath his native hills. Death of John W. Newport Hon. John W. Newport died very suddenly at his residence in Morris, Grundy Co., Ill., a few days ago. Mr. Newport read law in the office of Miller Pennington, Esq., in St. Clairsville, and was admitted to the Bar. He removed to Illinois some years ago and was elected District Attorney, and at the time of his death was a member of the Illinois Senate. Mr. Newport was a son of friend Nathan Newport, of this County. Belmont Chronicle, March 5, 1863, page 4 Harrison County Items: Marshall Martin, a worthy member of company C., 98th Ohio, died a few days since at Gallipolis, Ohio. He leaves a family in Moorefield, this county. Mrs. Urquhart, the oldest person in the county, being nearly one hundred years of age, died at the residence of her daughter in Cadiz, Mrs. Hearn, on last Saturday. Death of David Hilbert – It is with feelings of regret that we are called upon this week to announce the death of our well known and much esteemed fellow citizen, David HIlbert, Esq. This sad event took place on last Monday morning, at 1 o’clock. Mr. H. has been in poor health a great number of years. He has filled many important stations – having been Sheriff four years and County Treasurer two years. He was Conductor on the P.C.&C.R.R. some six years. Few men had more friends than Mr. Hilbert. He was always pleasant, kind and accommodating. He leaves a wife and five daughters, besides a large number of friends and relatives to mourn his loss. Belmont Chronicle, March 12, 1863, page 3 Deaths. Boggs – On Thursday, the 5th inst., Mr. Reece Boggs, in the 93d year of his age. Belmont Chronicle, March 19, 1863, page 3 Deaths. Anderson – At Memphis, Tenn., Jan. 14th, of Pneumonia, Andrew B. Anderson, Co. A, 43d Reg’t, O.V., aged 21 years, 6 months and 9 days. Belmont Chronicle, March 26, 1863, page 3 Deaths. McKee – On the 17th inst., at the residence of his father in Colerain township, John Henry, son of Hugh and Percilla McKee, aged 16 years 5 months and 13 days. Belmont Chronicle, April 2, 1863, page 3 Deaths. Bailey – In Barnesville, on Tuesday, March 24th, at 10 o’clock, A.M., Laura Crawford, daughter of D.I. and M.A. Bailey, aged 6 months and 20 days. Drennen – At his residence near Morristown, March 21st, of apoplexy, James Drennen, in the 77th year of his age. Wilson – At the residence of James Drennen, near Morristown, March 19th, of typhoid fever, Robert Wilson, in the 47th year of his age. Belmont Chronicle, April 9, 1863, page 3 Charles A. Thomas, a member of a Wisconsin Regiment, and son of Benjamin Thomas, formerly of St. Clairsville, died at Milliken’s Bend, near Vicksburg, on the 21st of March, aged 21 years. Charley was a good boy, and brave and loyal soldier. “Peace to his ashes.” Belmont Chronicle, April 30, 1863, page 3 Deaths. Spencer – March 5th in Hospital No. 15, Louisville, of typhoid Fever, Joseph Spencer, of Co. H, 98th Ohio, aged 23 years. Mays – On the 20th ult., after a brief illness, Terressa Mays, consort of the late Thomas Mays, in the 56th year of her age. Belmont Chronicle, May 21, 1863, page 3 Obituary Died, in the hospital at Colliersville, Tenn., Addison K. Bell, of Company B, 12th Indiana Volunteers. The deceased, a son of Franklin Bell, formerly lived in the vicinity of St. Clairsville, but at the time of his enlistment was residing in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was taken prisoner at Richmond, Ky. After being exchanged he returned to his regiment, where he soon sickened and died. May he peacefully rest among the unnumbered heroes, who, fighting, fell in the glorious cause of the Union. “So sleep the brave who sink to rest By all their country’s wishes blest.” Belmont Chronicle, May 28, 1863, page 3 Deaths. Ault – At his residence in Smith Township, on Sunday May 3d, 1863, Mr. John Ault, in the 84th year of his age. The deceased was born in Little York, Pa., and emigrated to this county in the year 1807. He served his country honorably in the war of 1812. He was a worthy member of the Lutheran Church from an early period in life – a very exemplary man, and respected by all who knew him. He leaves an aged widow and a large circle of friends to mourn his loss. Belmont Chronicle, June 4, 1863, page 3 Died. Rice – On the 28th of May 1863, after a protracted illness, John P. Rice of Union Township. Belmont Chronicle, June 11, 1863, page 3 Died. Evans – On the morning of June 3d, 1863, Magnolia, daughter of S.J. and C. Evans, aged 6 years. Belmont Chronicle, June 25, 1863, page 3 Died. Askew – On Saturday, June 20th, of dysentery, Edward Everett, son of Wilson and Sarah West Askew, aged 3 years. Belmont Chronicle, July 2, 1863, page 3 Died. Carroll – Of diphtheria, on the 23d ult., Rush Webster, in his 10th year. On the 27th ult., Mary Estelle, I her 13th year. On the same day, Clesamore Carthon, in his 15th year. These were dear and estimable children of Cephas and Elizabeth Carroll. A Terrible Affliction – Three children of Mr. Cephas Carroll, living near town, died of Diptheria last week. Two of them were buried in one grave on Sabbath day. Mr. Carroll has the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in his terrible afflictions. Belmont Chronicle, July 9, 1863, page 3. Obituary. Died of typhoid fever, in military hospital, Lousiville, Ky., March 5th, 1863, Jos. Spencer, aged 22 years. The deceased was a member of Co. B. 98th, O.V.I., in which he enlisted in August of ’62, bid adieu to home and friends, and went forth to do battle in defence of the flag of his county. (Lengthy tribute follows) Death of Wilmeth Jones, Esq – Wilmeth Jones, Esq., one of the oldest citizens of St. Clairsville, died on Monday morning, of dysentery. Mr. Jones had been sick but a few days, and sank very rapidly. He was a good man, and leaves no enemies behind him. His funeral took place at 10 o’clock on Wednesday morning. Belmont Chronicle, July 16, 1863, page 3. Died. Moore – At Memphis, Tenn., of small pox, on the 10th of June, private Robert S. Moore, Co. D, 43d O. Vols. Carroll – On the 11th inst., Clara Bell Carroll, in her 8th year. Belmont Chronicle, July 23, 1863, page 3. Died. Bell – At his residence in Martinsville, on the 14th inst., Mr. Franklin Bell, in the 64th year of his age. Haltabride – On the 12th inst., at the residence of Mrs. Milner, near Morristown, of diphtheria, Rush Ann Haltabride, aged 17 years and 23 months. Happer – At her residence in St. Clairsville, on the 15th isn’t., after a brief illness, Mrs. Mary Happer, I the 72d year of her age. Funeral of a Soldier – The remains of James Ewing Ramage, son of Hon. A.C. Ramage, of Smith Township, and a soldier in Capt. Glover’s company, 15th Ohio Regiment, were interred here on last Sunday afternoon. He was mortally wounded during a severe skirmish at Liberty Gap, in Tennessee, on the 25th of June, and died shortly after. His comrades speak of him as a brave and gallant soldier. He fell with his face to the foe, fighting in the holiest cause for which man ever battled. Belmont Chronicle, August 6, 1863, page 3. Died. Lewis – Of scarlet fever, Thomas Lewis, on the 28th ult., in his 18th year. Also of same disease, on the 31st ult., Annie Lewis, in her 20th years, son and only daughter of William and Rachel Lewis, of Wheeling Township. Carman – On the 12th of July, of diphtheria, Parker Lewis, eldest child of E.J. and L.N. Carman, aged 5 years, 8 months and 6 days. Belmont Chronicle, August 13, 1863, page 3. Died. Hughes – On Thursday, 6th inst., after a painful illness of three weeks, Andrew J., son of A.J. and C.A. Hughes, of this place, aged 4 years, 8 months and 14 days. (Tribute and poem follows). Belmont Chronicle, September 10, 1863, page 3. Died. Miller – ON the 23d ult., of Dysentery and Diptheria, Channing M. Miller, aged 11 years, 1 month and 15 days; On the 26th ult., Barrit A. Miller, aged 5 years, 9 months and 28 days. On the 29th ult., Mary E. Miller, aged 14 years 6 months and 3 days. All children of A.P. and E.R. Miller. Claudy – On the 2d ult., of Flux, Rose Wheeler, youngest child of Robert and Hannah Claudy, aged 2 years, 8 months and 10 days. Belmont Chronicle, October 1, 1863, page 3. From the 15th – We learn by letter from Dr. West to his wife that the heroic Lieut. Nicholas M. Fowler, of company F, 15th Ohio, was killed in front of Chattanooga. Col., Askew, and Capts. Danford and Carroll are safe. Belmont Chronicle, October 15, 1863, page 3. Died. Rainey – On the 23d ult., at his residence in Columbia, Mo., Mr. James C. Rainey, formerly of Belmont county, in the 39th year of his age. Belmont Chronicle, November 19, 1863, page 3. Died. Mead. – Joseph Mead, of Goshen township, after a long and painful illness, departed this life the 29th of 10th month, in the 74th year of his age. He was a great sufferer, but bore it with much Christian patience and resignation. He was a good neighbor, kind and indulgent father and husband and near to the close of his life he gave to his friends around him the evidence of a peaceful and happy end. Belmont Chronicle, November 26, 1863, page 3. Died. Smith – On the 19th inst., of Scarlet fever, David Smith, aged 1 year 5 months and 9 days, son of Capt., Andrew Smith, of Wegee, Ohio. Howell – In Centre Wheeling, o the 12th inst., of scarlet fever, Anna Bell, youngest daughter of John and Fannie Howell, 3 years 7 months and 2 days old. Howell – Of the same disease, on the 13th Willie, only son of John and Fannie Howell, aged 1 year, 5 months and 7 days. Belmont Chronicle, December 17, 1863, page 3. Died. Wilson – In Morristown, on the 20th ult., John Wilson, in the 63d year of his age. Woodbury – On the 8th ult., at the residence of her father, Mr. H. Lockwood, Mrs. Angeline L. Woodbury, in the 29th year of her age. Sheets – On the 6th inst., of scrofula and consumption, after an illness of over four years, Isabella C. Sheets, daughter of Otho and Thamer Sheets, Flushing, Ohio aged 16 years and 6 months. Belmont Chronicle, December 24, 1863, page 3. Died. Hanson – On the 12th inst., of diphtheria, at the residence of Wm. Bundy, in Warren Township, Phoebe Jane, daughter of D. and M. Hanson, in the 17th year of her age. Drennen – On the 24th of Oct., at the residence of his parents, near Morristown, of scarlet fever, Samuel James H., son of William and Lucinda Drennen, aged 2 years, 8 months and 28 days. Bailey – On the 29th of Nov., of diphtheria, Martha Virginia, youngest daughter of Mrs. Rebecca Bailey, in the 4th year of her age. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/oh/belmont/newspapers/deathsin164nnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/ohfiles/ File size: 17.5 Kb