Obits: Stonebraker, William F., Indiana Co Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Betty Smith. csmith655@comcast.net USGENWEB NOTICE: Printing this file by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged, as long as all notices and submitter information is included. Any other use, including copying files to other sites requires permission from the submitters PRIOR to uploading to any other sites. We encourage links to the state and county table of contents. ANOTHER SOLDIER DEAD WILLIAM STONEBRAKER, A MEMBER OF CO. F. SUCCUMBS TO TYPHOID FEVER BURIED WITH THE HONORS OF WAR THE IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL PROCESSION PASSED THROUGH TOWN LAST SATURDAY MORNING. MANY OTHER DEATHS HEREABOUTS Again Company F. mourns the death of one of its members, WIlliam F. Stonebraker, of White Township, having died on Thursday morning, after a short illness from the disease dreaded by all soldiers, typhoid fever. When the company returned from Lexington, Sunday two weeks ago, the deceased was one of the number who marched proudly down the street to receive a royal and well-deserved welcome. He was not in his usual health and had complained several days previous to breaking camp, but it was not thought his case was serious or that he was even taking the fever. After returning home he did not complain at all and on several occasions walked to town, a distance of nearly four miles. In fact he had walked in two days before he was stricken down. On Thursday, a week ago, just seven days previous to his death, he was compelled to take his bed. The disease attacked him in its most violent form and fears were entertained for his recovery from the first. On Wednesday it was announced that he could not recover, and on Thursday morning, when the news was heralded through the town that he was dead, people would scarcely believe it, as only a few knew he was sick. It was the desire of his parents that he be buried with the honors of war, and arrangements were made accordingly. The members of Co, F were notified of the fact and all those who could be present attended the funeral. Captain Mahan was stricken with malarial fever on Friday afternoon, and the company was in charge of First Lieutenant Samuel Hughes. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. James Jamison, at the deceased's home, on Saturday morning at 9:30. An escort from Co F was present and the company with the Indiana cornet band met the funeral procession at the east end of Philadelphia street, and accompanied it to Greenwood cemetery, were the interment was made. A large crowd collected on Philadelphia and South Sixth streets to see the procession pass. The band led the procession and was followed by the armed escort. Next came the minister, followed by the hearse, with the pall bearers marching three on each side. The immediate family were next, followed by Company F, without arms, marching in a column of twos. The service at the grave was very short. Three volleys were fired over the grave and taps were sounded, which with the benediction concluded the ceremony. William F. Stonebraker was a son of Mr. & Mrs. Henry Stonebraker of White Township.