The Oberlin Tribune of Wed., July 3, 1912 printed the following report of his death:
"OLD SOLDIER DIED AT LAKESIDE JULY 1
William Saunders Former Resident of Oberlin Passed Away at Daughter's Home
William Saunders, for many years a resident of 77 South Park street, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. S. Graham, at Lakeside, Monday.
He was born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, and enlisted in the Civil war as a private in Company E, 126 Pennsylvania Volunteers. After 2 years and 2 months service he was discharged from the 74th regiment as a sergeant.
Mr. Saunders was about 77 years of age and during his residence here he made a wide circle of friends. He was a member of the Henry Lincoln Post and of the First M. E. church.
His wife died at her home here a few years ago. Mrs. Graham moved to Lakeside about two years ago and since that time Mr. Saunders has made his home with her. The deceased was a kind old gentleman who took an unusual interest in the affairs of the day.
Funeral services were held in the First M. E. church Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. S. Chapman. The G. A. R. escorted the remains to the grave in Westwood where they were laid beside the grave of his wife."
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He was about 77 years old, born Dec. 22, 1834, three years earlier than 1837 as carved on his stone.
(per contributor #47985358)
"OLD SOLDIER DIED AT LAKESIDE JULY 1
William Saunders Former Resident of Oberlin Passed Away at Daughter's Home
William Saunders, for many years a resident of 77 South Park street, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. S. Graham, at Lakeside, Monday.
He was born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, and enlisted in the Civil war as a private in Company E, 126 Pennsylvania Volunteers. After 2 years and 2 months service he was discharged from the 74th regiment as a sergeant.
Mr. Saunders was about 77 years of age and during his residence here he made a wide circle of friends. He was a member of the Henry Lincoln Post and of the First M. E. church.
His wife died at her home here a few years ago. Mrs. Graham moved to Lakeside about two years ago and since that time Mr. Saunders has made his home with her. The deceased was a kind old gentleman who took an unusual interest in the affairs of the day.
Funeral services were held in the First M. E. church Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. S. Chapman. The G. A. R. escorted the remains to the grave in Westwood where they were laid beside the grave of his wife."
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He was about 77 years old, born Dec. 22, 1834, three years earlier than 1837 as carved on his stone.
(per contributor #47985358)
The Oberlin Tribune of Wed., July 3, 1912 printed the following report of his death:
"OLD SOLDIER DIED AT LAKESIDE JULY 1
William Saunders Former Resident of Oberlin Passed Away at Daughter's Home
William Saunders, for many years a resident of 77 South Park street, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. S. Graham, at Lakeside, Monday.
He was born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, and enlisted in the Civil war as a private in Company E, 126 Pennsylvania Volunteers. After 2 years and 2 months service he was discharged from the 74th regiment as a sergeant.
Mr. Saunders was about 77 years of age and during his residence here he made a wide circle of friends. He was a member of the Henry Lincoln Post and of the First M. E. church.
His wife died at her home here a few years ago. Mrs. Graham moved to Lakeside about two years ago and since that time Mr. Saunders has made his home with her. The deceased was a kind old gentleman who took an unusual interest in the affairs of the day.
Funeral services were held in the First M. E. church Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. S. Chapman. The G. A. R. escorted the remains to the grave in Westwood where they were laid beside the grave of his wife."
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He was about 77 years old, born Dec. 22, 1834, three years earlier than 1837 as carved on his stone.
(per contributor #47985358)
"OLD SOLDIER DIED AT LAKESIDE JULY 1
William Saunders Former Resident of Oberlin Passed Away at Daughter's Home
William Saunders, for many years a resident of 77 South Park street, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. S. Graham, at Lakeside, Monday.
He was born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, and enlisted in the Civil war as a private in Company E, 126 Pennsylvania Volunteers. After 2 years and 2 months service he was discharged from the 74th regiment as a sergeant.
Mr. Saunders was about 77 years of age and during his residence here he made a wide circle of friends. He was a member of the Henry Lincoln Post and of the First M. E. church.
His wife died at her home here a few years ago. Mrs. Graham moved to Lakeside about two years ago and since that time Mr. Saunders has made his home with her. The deceased was a kind old gentleman who took an unusual interest in the affairs of the day.
Funeral services were held in the First M. E. church Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. S. Chapman. The G. A. R. escorted the remains to the grave in Westwood where they were laid beside the grave of his wife."
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He was about 77 years old, born Dec. 22, 1834, three years earlier than 1837 as carved on his stone.
(per contributor #47985358)
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