Company F, 185th Regt N.Y.S.
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Captain John Winslow Strowbridge.
Of the many sudden deaths that have taken prominent Cortland people from our midst in the last year, none has been more sudden or more lamented than that of Captain John Winslow Strowbridge. Last Saturday afternoon he drove to the D.L. & W. depot to meet Mrs. Strowbridge, who was expected on the northbound train but she did not arrive. Just what happened afterward is not certain, but he had probably turned south on Pendleton st. when he was stricken with heart failure. The lifeless body was laying on the seat when the horse reached the L. V. crossing on Port Watson-st., and was noticed by Dr. J.C. Stevens and W.J. Greenman who were driving. Mr. Stevens soon reached the stricken man and then drove the horse to the home of Mr. Strowbridge. Drs. Didama Dana and Moore soon arrive and everything possible was done to revive life, but they labored in vain, for another old soldier and a good man had been called to his last resting place.
For nearly fifty years Captain Strowbridge has been a familiar figure on our streets. He was born in Solon, February 26, 1827 and after his marriage in 1851, to Miss Lysia A. Hammond of Freetown, this was his home. He was a graduate of the Cortlandville academy and was, for many years after, a school teacher in town or near here. During the summers he followed his trade as a carpenter and contractor. Though he left the school room when still a young man, he never ceased to be a student and was remarkably well informed upon all subjects. Being a thorough patriot, he became one of the organizers of the body of men from this section who formed Company F of the 185th reg't N.Y. volunteers. Mr. Strowbridge was made captain and they were mustered into service September 4, 1864, and served till peace was declared. He participated in the battles of first Hatcher's Run, October 26 and 27, 1864; Weldon Run, December 6, 12, 1864; second Hatcher's Run, February 26, 1865; Watkins Farm, March 26, Jucker Roads, March 29, Oak Roads, Gravelly Run, March 31, Five Forks, April 1, Appomatox courthouse, April 9, 1865 and the final siege before Petersburg, and was among those who took arms from the Confederates when Lee surrendered. Among his highly prized mementoes was a cartridge box received from Governor Wise at this time.
As a friend to anyone in need John W. Strowbridge was a friend indeed. Of his own means he has been sowing the seeds of kindness all his life and when he became an overseer of the poor brought to the office a thorough knowledge of the needs of the unfortunate. He was serving his second term in that capacity at the time of his death and has also been sheriff and deputy sheriff of the county. In G.A.R. circles he was very prominent and has held nearly all the offices in Grover Post, No. 98. He is survived by a wife, a brother, Potter C. Strowbridge of Westfield, Mich., and two sons, Clarence S. and S. Hammond.
The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at his late residence on Monroe Heights. The large gathering there of friends was silent testimony of love and the respect in which the deceased was held. Col. E.S. Jenney, Quartermaster Wm. Gilbert and L.S. Merrick of Syracuse, members of the 185th regiment were in attendance beside sixteen who were member of both that regiment and of company F, of which Mr. Strowbridge was captain.
The bearers were all from the company and were First Lieutenant A.J. Lyman of Marathon, Corporal D.F. Wallace, Thos. Ellsworth and Burdette E. Richardson of Cortland and F. D. Carpenter and Horton L. Bates of Homer.
Rev. John Kenyon pastor of the Universalist church officiated at the services. The singing was by Mrs. H.B. Williams and Mrs. H.W. Whitmore. At the vault Grover Post No. 98, G.A.R., who had accompanied the body had charge of the services.
-The Cortland Democrat, Cortland, N.Y., Friday, January 7, 1898, pg. 1
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Captain John Winslow Strowbridge.
Of the many sudden deaths that have taken prominent Cortland people from our midst in the last year, none has been more sudden or more lamented than that of Captain John Winslow Strowbridge. Last Saturday afternoon he drove to the D.L. & W. depot to meet Mrs. Strowbridge, who was expected on the northbound train but she did not arrive. Just what happened afterward is not certain, but he had probably turned south on Pendleton st. when he was stricken with heart failure. The lifeless body was laying on the seat when the horse reached the L. V. crossing on Port Watson-st., and was noticed by Dr. J.C. Stevens and W.J. Greenman who were driving. Mr. Stevens soon reached the stricken man and then drove the horse to the home of Mr. Strowbridge. Drs. Didama Dana and Moore soon arrive and everything possible was done to revive life, but they labored in vain, for another old soldier and a good man had been called to his last resting place.
For nearly fifty years Captain Strowbridge has been a familiar figure on our streets. He was born in Solon, February 26, 1827 and after his marriage in 1851, to Miss Lysia A. Hammond of Freetown, this was his home. He was a graduate of the Cortlandville academy and was, for many years after, a school teacher in town or near here. During the summers he followed his trade as a carpenter and contractor. Though he left the school room when still a young man, he never ceased to be a student and was remarkably well informed upon all subjects. Being a thorough patriot, he became one of the organizers of the body of men from this section who formed Company F of the 185th reg't N.Y. volunteers. Mr. Strowbridge was made captain and they were mustered into service September 4, 1864, and served till peace was declared. He participated in the battles of first Hatcher's Run, October 26 and 27, 1864; Weldon Run, December 6, 12, 1864; second Hatcher's Run, February 26, 1865; Watkins Farm, March 26, Jucker Roads, March 29, Oak Roads, Gravelly Run, March 31, Five Forks, April 1, Appomatox courthouse, April 9, 1865 and the final siege before Petersburg, and was among those who took arms from the Confederates when Lee surrendered. Among his highly prized mementoes was a cartridge box received from Governor Wise at this time.
As a friend to anyone in need John W. Strowbridge was a friend indeed. Of his own means he has been sowing the seeds of kindness all his life and when he became an overseer of the poor brought to the office a thorough knowledge of the needs of the unfortunate. He was serving his second term in that capacity at the time of his death and has also been sheriff and deputy sheriff of the county. In G.A.R. circles he was very prominent and has held nearly all the offices in Grover Post, No. 98. He is survived by a wife, a brother, Potter C. Strowbridge of Westfield, Mich., and two sons, Clarence S. and S. Hammond.
The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at his late residence on Monroe Heights. The large gathering there of friends was silent testimony of love and the respect in which the deceased was held. Col. E.S. Jenney, Quartermaster Wm. Gilbert and L.S. Merrick of Syracuse, members of the 185th regiment were in attendance beside sixteen who were member of both that regiment and of company F, of which Mr. Strowbridge was captain.
The bearers were all from the company and were First Lieutenant A.J. Lyman of Marathon, Corporal D.F. Wallace, Thos. Ellsworth and Burdette E. Richardson of Cortland and F. D. Carpenter and Horton L. Bates of Homer.
Rev. John Kenyon pastor of the Universalist church officiated at the services. The singing was by Mrs. H.B. Williams and Mrs. H.W. Whitmore. At the vault Grover Post No. 98, G.A.R., who had accompanied the body had charge of the services.
-The Cortland Democrat, Cortland, N.Y., Friday, January 7, 1898, pg. 1
Company F, 185th Regt N.Y.S.
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Captain John Winslow Strowbridge.
Of the many sudden deaths that have taken prominent Cortland people from our midst in the last year, none has been more sudden or more lamented than that of Captain John Winslow Strowbridge. Last Saturday afternoon he drove to the D.L. & W. depot to meet Mrs. Strowbridge, who was expected on the northbound train but she did not arrive. Just what happened afterward is not certain, but he had probably turned south on Pendleton st. when he was stricken with heart failure. The lifeless body was laying on the seat when the horse reached the L. V. crossing on Port Watson-st., and was noticed by Dr. J.C. Stevens and W.J. Greenman who were driving. Mr. Stevens soon reached the stricken man and then drove the horse to the home of Mr. Strowbridge. Drs. Didama Dana and Moore soon arrive and everything possible was done to revive life, but they labored in vain, for another old soldier and a good man had been called to his last resting place.
For nearly fifty years Captain Strowbridge has been a familiar figure on our streets. He was born in Solon, February 26, 1827 and after his marriage in 1851, to Miss Lysia A. Hammond of Freetown, this was his home. He was a graduate of the Cortlandville academy and was, for many years after, a school teacher in town or near here. During the summers he followed his trade as a carpenter and contractor. Though he left the school room when still a young man, he never ceased to be a student and was remarkably well informed upon all subjects. Being a thorough patriot, he became one of the organizers of the body of men from this section who formed Company F of the 185th reg't N.Y. volunteers. Mr. Strowbridge was made captain and they were mustered into service September 4, 1864, and served till peace was declared. He participated in the battles of first Hatcher's Run, October 26 and 27, 1864; Weldon Run, December 6, 12, 1864; second Hatcher's Run, February 26, 1865; Watkins Farm, March 26, Jucker Roads, March 29, Oak Roads, Gravelly Run, March 31, Five Forks, April 1, Appomatox courthouse, April 9, 1865 and the final siege before Petersburg, and was among those who took arms from the Confederates when Lee surrendered. Among his highly prized mementoes was a cartridge box received from Governor Wise at this time.
As a friend to anyone in need John W. Strowbridge was a friend indeed. Of his own means he has been sowing the seeds of kindness all his life and when he became an overseer of the poor brought to the office a thorough knowledge of the needs of the unfortunate. He was serving his second term in that capacity at the time of his death and has also been sheriff and deputy sheriff of the county. In G.A.R. circles he was very prominent and has held nearly all the offices in Grover Post, No. 98. He is survived by a wife, a brother, Potter C. Strowbridge of Westfield, Mich., and two sons, Clarence S. and S. Hammond.
The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at his late residence on Monroe Heights. The large gathering there of friends was silent testimony of love and the respect in which the deceased was held. Col. E.S. Jenney, Quartermaster Wm. Gilbert and L.S. Merrick of Syracuse, members of the 185th regiment were in attendance beside sixteen who were member of both that regiment and of company F, of which Mr. Strowbridge was captain.
The bearers were all from the company and were First Lieutenant A.J. Lyman of Marathon, Corporal D.F. Wallace, Thos. Ellsworth and Burdette E. Richardson of Cortland and F. D. Carpenter and Horton L. Bates of Homer.
Rev. John Kenyon pastor of the Universalist church officiated at the services. The singing was by Mrs. H.B. Williams and Mrs. H.W. Whitmore. At the vault Grover Post No. 98, G.A.R., who had accompanied the body had charge of the services.
-The Cortland Democrat, Cortland, N.Y., Friday, January 7, 1898, pg. 1
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Captain John Winslow Strowbridge.
Of the many sudden deaths that have taken prominent Cortland people from our midst in the last year, none has been more sudden or more lamented than that of Captain John Winslow Strowbridge. Last Saturday afternoon he drove to the D.L. & W. depot to meet Mrs. Strowbridge, who was expected on the northbound train but she did not arrive. Just what happened afterward is not certain, but he had probably turned south on Pendleton st. when he was stricken with heart failure. The lifeless body was laying on the seat when the horse reached the L. V. crossing on Port Watson-st., and was noticed by Dr. J.C. Stevens and W.J. Greenman who were driving. Mr. Stevens soon reached the stricken man and then drove the horse to the home of Mr. Strowbridge. Drs. Didama Dana and Moore soon arrive and everything possible was done to revive life, but they labored in vain, for another old soldier and a good man had been called to his last resting place.
For nearly fifty years Captain Strowbridge has been a familiar figure on our streets. He was born in Solon, February 26, 1827 and after his marriage in 1851, to Miss Lysia A. Hammond of Freetown, this was his home. He was a graduate of the Cortlandville academy and was, for many years after, a school teacher in town or near here. During the summers he followed his trade as a carpenter and contractor. Though he left the school room when still a young man, he never ceased to be a student and was remarkably well informed upon all subjects. Being a thorough patriot, he became one of the organizers of the body of men from this section who formed Company F of the 185th reg't N.Y. volunteers. Mr. Strowbridge was made captain and they were mustered into service September 4, 1864, and served till peace was declared. He participated in the battles of first Hatcher's Run, October 26 and 27, 1864; Weldon Run, December 6, 12, 1864; second Hatcher's Run, February 26, 1865; Watkins Farm, March 26, Jucker Roads, March 29, Oak Roads, Gravelly Run, March 31, Five Forks, April 1, Appomatox courthouse, April 9, 1865 and the final siege before Petersburg, and was among those who took arms from the Confederates when Lee surrendered. Among his highly prized mementoes was a cartridge box received from Governor Wise at this time.
As a friend to anyone in need John W. Strowbridge was a friend indeed. Of his own means he has been sowing the seeds of kindness all his life and when he became an overseer of the poor brought to the office a thorough knowledge of the needs of the unfortunate. He was serving his second term in that capacity at the time of his death and has also been sheriff and deputy sheriff of the county. In G.A.R. circles he was very prominent and has held nearly all the offices in Grover Post, No. 98. He is survived by a wife, a brother, Potter C. Strowbridge of Westfield, Mich., and two sons, Clarence S. and S. Hammond.
The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at his late residence on Monroe Heights. The large gathering there of friends was silent testimony of love and the respect in which the deceased was held. Col. E.S. Jenney, Quartermaster Wm. Gilbert and L.S. Merrick of Syracuse, members of the 185th regiment were in attendance beside sixteen who were member of both that regiment and of company F, of which Mr. Strowbridge was captain.
The bearers were all from the company and were First Lieutenant A.J. Lyman of Marathon, Corporal D.F. Wallace, Thos. Ellsworth and Burdette E. Richardson of Cortland and F. D. Carpenter and Horton L. Bates of Homer.
Rev. John Kenyon pastor of the Universalist church officiated at the services. The singing was by Mrs. H.B. Williams and Mrs. H.W. Whitmore. At the vault Grover Post No. 98, G.A.R., who had accompanied the body had charge of the services.
-The Cortland Democrat, Cortland, N.Y., Friday, January 7, 1898, pg. 1
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