THE SUTTON NEWS
SEPTEMBER 1921
THOMAS B. LONGSTRETH
Thomas B. Longstreth was born in Hancock county (sic), Virginia on June 4th, 1845 and died at Sutton, Nebraska August 31st, 1921 at the age of 76 years, 2 months and 27 days.
He moved with his parents to Millersburg, Iowa when a small boy. He volunteered as a soldier on October 14th, 1862 and served under Captain Joseph G. Strong of Company I, 28th Regiment of Iowa Infantry until the close of the war.
He was married to Miss Elizabeth Querry in 1866. To this union were born seven children, six of whom with their mother preceded him in death. One daughter, Mrs. J. C. Drumm of Omaha remains.
He was married to Mrs. Mary Sigrist October 22, 1913 and made his home in Sutton until the time of his death. He joined the Millersburg Methodist Episcopal church and held his membership at that place at the time of his death.
Mr. Longstreth had an enormous circle of friends throughout the entire community. His jobial disposition and sunshiny greetings made him greatly sought after by his friends and he was known always as an excellent neighbor thoughtful of others at all times.
He was one of the most patient of sufferers and had no complaint over his affliction.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was a kind thoughtful husband and loving father.
He leaves a wife and a daughter, Mrs. J. C. Drumm to mourn his loss beside his many loving friends.
Funeral services were held from the Methodist church Friday afternoon, September 2, at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. C. M. McCorkle. Members of the American Legion acted as pall bearers. The Civil War veterans attended in a body and assisted in the burial service at the cemetery.
In the cemetery softly sleeping,
Where the flowers gently wave,
Lies our husband and our father
In his lonely silent grave.
All day and night he bore his pain,
Waiting a cure but all in vain
Till God alone knew what was best.
And took him home to Heaven to rest.
Farewell dear ones, but no forever,
There will, be a glorious meeting
On the resurrection morn.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to take this opportunity to express our thanks to all who were so kind to us during the sickness and death of our dear husband and father. The the Red Cross, the Choir, the G. A. R. and the many friends and neighbors for the beautiful floral offerings.
MRS. T. B. LONGSTRETH
MRS. J. C. DRUMM
===============================
Based on his enlistment, his service included Expeditions up White River, Yazoo Pass, Coldwater and Tallahatchie River against Ft Pemberton & Greenwood (Feb 14-Apr 5, 1863). Moved to Milliken's Bend,LA by Steamboat(Apr 11-13). Battles of Port Gibson(May 1), Bayou Pierre(May 2-3), Fourteen Mile Creek (May12-13), Champion's Hill(May 16), Big Black River (May 17), Siege of Vicksburg,Ms(May 18-Jul 4), suicidal frontal assaults of heavily fortified Ft Beauregard at Vicksburg(May 19 & 22), Siege of Jackson(Jul 10-17).Moved to New Orleans for Western Louisiana Campaign (Oct 3-Nov 30)- Battles of Vermillionville, Carrion Crow Bayou. Red River Campaign (Mar 14 – May 22, 1864) – Battles of Mansfield(Apr 8), Pleasant Hill(Apr 9), Monett's Ferry(Apr 23-24), Mansura(May 16). Moved to Washington D.C in July. Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley Campaign(Aug 7-Nov 28, 1864) – Battle of Opequan, Winchester,VA (Sep 19), Fisher's Hill(Sep 22), Cedar Creek(Oct 19). Duty in Georgia and South Carolina until muster out Jul 31 1865. (Info. From "The Union Army) published 1908)
SEPTEMBER 1921
THOMAS B. LONGSTRETH
Thomas B. Longstreth was born in Hancock county (sic), Virginia on June 4th, 1845 and died at Sutton, Nebraska August 31st, 1921 at the age of 76 years, 2 months and 27 days.
He moved with his parents to Millersburg, Iowa when a small boy. He volunteered as a soldier on October 14th, 1862 and served under Captain Joseph G. Strong of Company I, 28th Regiment of Iowa Infantry until the close of the war.
He was married to Miss Elizabeth Querry in 1866. To this union were born seven children, six of whom with their mother preceded him in death. One daughter, Mrs. J. C. Drumm of Omaha remains.
He was married to Mrs. Mary Sigrist October 22, 1913 and made his home in Sutton until the time of his death. He joined the Millersburg Methodist Episcopal church and held his membership at that place at the time of his death.
Mr. Longstreth had an enormous circle of friends throughout the entire community. His jobial disposition and sunshiny greetings made him greatly sought after by his friends and he was known always as an excellent neighbor thoughtful of others at all times.
He was one of the most patient of sufferers and had no complaint over his affliction.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was a kind thoughtful husband and loving father.
He leaves a wife and a daughter, Mrs. J. C. Drumm to mourn his loss beside his many loving friends.
Funeral services were held from the Methodist church Friday afternoon, September 2, at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. C. M. McCorkle. Members of the American Legion acted as pall bearers. The Civil War veterans attended in a body and assisted in the burial service at the cemetery.
In the cemetery softly sleeping,
Where the flowers gently wave,
Lies our husband and our father
In his lonely silent grave.
All day and night he bore his pain,
Waiting a cure but all in vain
Till God alone knew what was best.
And took him home to Heaven to rest.
Farewell dear ones, but no forever,
There will, be a glorious meeting
On the resurrection morn.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to take this opportunity to express our thanks to all who were so kind to us during the sickness and death of our dear husband and father. The the Red Cross, the Choir, the G. A. R. and the many friends and neighbors for the beautiful floral offerings.
MRS. T. B. LONGSTRETH
MRS. J. C. DRUMM
===============================
Based on his enlistment, his service included Expeditions up White River, Yazoo Pass, Coldwater and Tallahatchie River against Ft Pemberton & Greenwood (Feb 14-Apr 5, 1863). Moved to Milliken's Bend,LA by Steamboat(Apr 11-13). Battles of Port Gibson(May 1), Bayou Pierre(May 2-3), Fourteen Mile Creek (May12-13), Champion's Hill(May 16), Big Black River (May 17), Siege of Vicksburg,Ms(May 18-Jul 4), suicidal frontal assaults of heavily fortified Ft Beauregard at Vicksburg(May 19 & 22), Siege of Jackson(Jul 10-17).Moved to New Orleans for Western Louisiana Campaign (Oct 3-Nov 30)- Battles of Vermillionville, Carrion Crow Bayou. Red River Campaign (Mar 14 – May 22, 1864) – Battles of Mansfield(Apr 8), Pleasant Hill(Apr 9), Monett's Ferry(Apr 23-24), Mansura(May 16). Moved to Washington D.C in July. Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley Campaign(Aug 7-Nov 28, 1864) – Battle of Opequan, Winchester,VA (Sep 19), Fisher's Hill(Sep 22), Cedar Creek(Oct 19). Duty in Georgia and South Carolina until muster out Jul 31 1865. (Info. From "The Union Army) published 1908)
THE SUTTON NEWS
SEPTEMBER 1921
THOMAS B. LONGSTRETH
Thomas B. Longstreth was born in Hancock county (sic), Virginia on June 4th, 1845 and died at Sutton, Nebraska August 31st, 1921 at the age of 76 years, 2 months and 27 days.
He moved with his parents to Millersburg, Iowa when a small boy. He volunteered as a soldier on October 14th, 1862 and served under Captain Joseph G. Strong of Company I, 28th Regiment of Iowa Infantry until the close of the war.
He was married to Miss Elizabeth Querry in 1866. To this union were born seven children, six of whom with their mother preceded him in death. One daughter, Mrs. J. C. Drumm of Omaha remains.
He was married to Mrs. Mary Sigrist October 22, 1913 and made his home in Sutton until the time of his death. He joined the Millersburg Methodist Episcopal church and held his membership at that place at the time of his death.
Mr. Longstreth had an enormous circle of friends throughout the entire community. His jobial disposition and sunshiny greetings made him greatly sought after by his friends and he was known always as an excellent neighbor thoughtful of others at all times.
He was one of the most patient of sufferers and had no complaint over his affliction.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was a kind thoughtful husband and loving father.
He leaves a wife and a daughter, Mrs. J. C. Drumm to mourn his loss beside his many loving friends.
Funeral services were held from the Methodist church Friday afternoon, September 2, at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. C. M. McCorkle. Members of the American Legion acted as pall bearers. The Civil War veterans attended in a body and assisted in the burial service at the cemetery.
In the cemetery softly sleeping,
Where the flowers gently wave,
Lies our husband and our father
In his lonely silent grave.
All day and night he bore his pain,
Waiting a cure but all in vain
Till God alone knew what was best.
And took him home to Heaven to rest.
Farewell dear ones, but no forever,
There will, be a glorious meeting
On the resurrection morn.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to take this opportunity to express our thanks to all who were so kind to us during the sickness and death of our dear husband and father. The the Red Cross, the Choir, the G. A. R. and the many friends and neighbors for the beautiful floral offerings.
MRS. T. B. LONGSTRETH
MRS. J. C. DRUMM
===============================
Based on his enlistment, his service included Expeditions up White River, Yazoo Pass, Coldwater and Tallahatchie River against Ft Pemberton & Greenwood (Feb 14-Apr 5, 1863). Moved to Milliken's Bend,LA by Steamboat(Apr 11-13). Battles of Port Gibson(May 1), Bayou Pierre(May 2-3), Fourteen Mile Creek (May12-13), Champion's Hill(May 16), Big Black River (May 17), Siege of Vicksburg,Ms(May 18-Jul 4), suicidal frontal assaults of heavily fortified Ft Beauregard at Vicksburg(May 19 & 22), Siege of Jackson(Jul 10-17).Moved to New Orleans for Western Louisiana Campaign (Oct 3-Nov 30)- Battles of Vermillionville, Carrion Crow Bayou. Red River Campaign (Mar 14 – May 22, 1864) – Battles of Mansfield(Apr 8), Pleasant Hill(Apr 9), Monett's Ferry(Apr 23-24), Mansura(May 16). Moved to Washington D.C in July. Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley Campaign(Aug 7-Nov 28, 1864) – Battle of Opequan, Winchester,VA (Sep 19), Fisher's Hill(Sep 22), Cedar Creek(Oct 19). Duty in Georgia and South Carolina until muster out Jul 31 1865. (Info. From "The Union Army) published 1908)
SEPTEMBER 1921
THOMAS B. LONGSTRETH
Thomas B. Longstreth was born in Hancock county (sic), Virginia on June 4th, 1845 and died at Sutton, Nebraska August 31st, 1921 at the age of 76 years, 2 months and 27 days.
He moved with his parents to Millersburg, Iowa when a small boy. He volunteered as a soldier on October 14th, 1862 and served under Captain Joseph G. Strong of Company I, 28th Regiment of Iowa Infantry until the close of the war.
He was married to Miss Elizabeth Querry in 1866. To this union were born seven children, six of whom with their mother preceded him in death. One daughter, Mrs. J. C. Drumm of Omaha remains.
He was married to Mrs. Mary Sigrist October 22, 1913 and made his home in Sutton until the time of his death. He joined the Millersburg Methodist Episcopal church and held his membership at that place at the time of his death.
Mr. Longstreth had an enormous circle of friends throughout the entire community. His jobial disposition and sunshiny greetings made him greatly sought after by his friends and he was known always as an excellent neighbor thoughtful of others at all times.
He was one of the most patient of sufferers and had no complaint over his affliction.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was a kind thoughtful husband and loving father.
He leaves a wife and a daughter, Mrs. J. C. Drumm to mourn his loss beside his many loving friends.
Funeral services were held from the Methodist church Friday afternoon, September 2, at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. C. M. McCorkle. Members of the American Legion acted as pall bearers. The Civil War veterans attended in a body and assisted in the burial service at the cemetery.
In the cemetery softly sleeping,
Where the flowers gently wave,
Lies our husband and our father
In his lonely silent grave.
All day and night he bore his pain,
Waiting a cure but all in vain
Till God alone knew what was best.
And took him home to Heaven to rest.
Farewell dear ones, but no forever,
There will, be a glorious meeting
On the resurrection morn.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to take this opportunity to express our thanks to all who were so kind to us during the sickness and death of our dear husband and father. The the Red Cross, the Choir, the G. A. R. and the many friends and neighbors for the beautiful floral offerings.
MRS. T. B. LONGSTRETH
MRS. J. C. DRUMM
===============================
Based on his enlistment, his service included Expeditions up White River, Yazoo Pass, Coldwater and Tallahatchie River against Ft Pemberton & Greenwood (Feb 14-Apr 5, 1863). Moved to Milliken's Bend,LA by Steamboat(Apr 11-13). Battles of Port Gibson(May 1), Bayou Pierre(May 2-3), Fourteen Mile Creek (May12-13), Champion's Hill(May 16), Big Black River (May 17), Siege of Vicksburg,Ms(May 18-Jul 4), suicidal frontal assaults of heavily fortified Ft Beauregard at Vicksburg(May 19 & 22), Siege of Jackson(Jul 10-17).Moved to New Orleans for Western Louisiana Campaign (Oct 3-Nov 30)- Battles of Vermillionville, Carrion Crow Bayou. Red River Campaign (Mar 14 – May 22, 1864) – Battles of Mansfield(Apr 8), Pleasant Hill(Apr 9), Monett's Ferry(Apr 23-24), Mansura(May 16). Moved to Washington D.C in July. Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley Campaign(Aug 7-Nov 28, 1864) – Battle of Opequan, Winchester,VA (Sep 19), Fisher's Hill(Sep 22), Cedar Creek(Oct 19). Duty in Georgia and South Carolina until muster out Jul 31 1865. (Info. From "The Union Army) published 1908)
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