Columbiana County OhArchives Obituaries.....McIntosh, Laughlin  August 24, 1863
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 Presbyterian banner. (Pittsburgh, Pa.) 1860-1898: October 07, 1863
Died on the 24th of August last, in Vicksburg, Miss., of congestive fever, Mr.
Laughlin McIntosh, of the 78th Reg't O. V. I., in the 23d year of his age. The
deceased was the son of Mr. Alexander McIntosh, and was born and reared in
Columbiana County, Ohio. He was one among one hundred and thirty young people of the
Bethel congregation who recited the Shorter Catechism accurately, and who were
rewarded with a Bible by L. Brewster, Esq., of New-York City. When seventeen years
of age, he united himself with the Bethel Presbyterian church. Shortly after this,
in association with others, he organized a young men's prayer meeting in a remote
part of the congregation. Such a young man promised much. His bright morning
indicated that he would be spared to continue an honor to his friends, a blessing to
the Church, and an ornament to society. But God willed it otherwise. As a Christian
and a patriot, he loved his country; he responded to her call, and placed his life
upon her altar. He was with Gen. Grant in all his principle battles from Fort
Donaldson to the fall of Vicksburg. Whilst in the service of his country, his
Christian and his military character called forth the high approbation of both his
Captain and his Chaplain. But he is gone. His place around his father's fireside, in
the church, and at the camp-fire is vacant…

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