Undated obituary from The Goshen News-Democrat:
"Henry Bechtel of Goshen Dies Monday Morning at Age of 91 Years
"Goshen News-Democrat--Taps were sounded Monday for Henry Bechtel, 91, Goshen's last Civil War Veteran, who died at 4:50 am at his home, 629 South Seventh Street, of complications. He had been bedfast [sic] for the past two weeks.
"The passing of Mr. Bechtel removed the last name from the roll of Howell Post GAR., which at one time had 350 Civil War veterans as members. Mr. Bechtel's war record covered two enlistments.
"Active until his final illness, Mr. Bechtel was one of Goshen's most keen of mind and memory despite his advanced years, and could recount with accuracy the growth of Elkhart from a sparsely settled community, when he came to Indiana with his parents 83 years ago, to the present time.
"Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. T. V. Dillon, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be made in the Yellow Creek Cemetery, which was originally part of the old Bechtel homestead. The Rev. A. B. Yoder, pastor of the Mennonite Brethren in Christ Church of Goshen will assist at the services.
"YOUTHFUL SOLDIER
A boy in his teens, but with the courage and patriotism of full manhood, when the Civil War was raging he could not remain at home, but enlisted May 6, 1864. He acted as corporal and dispatch carrier for Captain John Haschette. As a part of the Army of Cumberland his regiment of Franklin, followed up by the two days' conflict at Nashville which resulted in the complete defeat of Hood's forces and the disorganization of the rebel army in the west. His regiment was at Johnsonville, Tenn. when the news of Lee's surrender came, and five days later their joy was saddened by the tidings of Lincoln's assassination. His regiment was part of the forces which were sent to Texas to conclude the war and hold that state in subjection.
"REVISITS BATTLE SCENES
Accompanied by his wife and son, Harry, Mr. Bechtel visited the scenes of the battles of Franklin and Nashville in 1930.
"A native of Blair county, Pennsylvania, where he was born April 6, 1846, he was the third of eight children, equally divided between sons and daughters, whose parents were Daniel and Sarah (Neterer) Bechtel."
"Henry Bechtel of Goshen Dies Monday Morning at Age of 91 Years
"Goshen News-Democrat--Taps were sounded Monday for Henry Bechtel, 91, Goshen's last Civil War Veteran, who died at 4:50 am at his home, 629 South Seventh Street, of complications. He had been bedfast [sic] for the past two weeks.
"The passing of Mr. Bechtel removed the last name from the roll of Howell Post GAR., which at one time had 350 Civil War veterans as members. Mr. Bechtel's war record covered two enlistments.
"Active until his final illness, Mr. Bechtel was one of Goshen's most keen of mind and memory despite his advanced years, and could recount with accuracy the growth of Elkhart from a sparsely settled community, when he came to Indiana with his parents 83 years ago, to the present time.
"Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. T. V. Dillon, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be made in the Yellow Creek Cemetery, which was originally part of the old Bechtel homestead. The Rev. A. B. Yoder, pastor of the Mennonite Brethren in Christ Church of Goshen will assist at the services.
"YOUTHFUL SOLDIER
A boy in his teens, but with the courage and patriotism of full manhood, when the Civil War was raging he could not remain at home, but enlisted May 6, 1864. He acted as corporal and dispatch carrier for Captain John Haschette. As a part of the Army of Cumberland his regiment of Franklin, followed up by the two days' conflict at Nashville which resulted in the complete defeat of Hood's forces and the disorganization of the rebel army in the west. His regiment was at Johnsonville, Tenn. when the news of Lee's surrender came, and five days later their joy was saddened by the tidings of Lincoln's assassination. His regiment was part of the forces which were sent to Texas to conclude the war and hold that state in subjection.
"REVISITS BATTLE SCENES
Accompanied by his wife and son, Harry, Mr. Bechtel visited the scenes of the battles of Franklin and Nashville in 1930.
"A native of Blair county, Pennsylvania, where he was born April 6, 1846, he was the third of eight children, equally divided between sons and daughters, whose parents were Daniel and Sarah (Neterer) Bechtel."
Undated obituary from The Goshen News-Democrat:
"Henry Bechtel of Goshen Dies Monday Morning at Age of 91 Years
"Goshen News-Democrat--Taps were sounded Monday for Henry Bechtel, 91, Goshen's last Civil War Veteran, who died at 4:50 am at his home, 629 South Seventh Street, of complications. He had been bedfast [sic] for the past two weeks.
"The passing of Mr. Bechtel removed the last name from the roll of Howell Post GAR., which at one time had 350 Civil War veterans as members. Mr. Bechtel's war record covered two enlistments.
"Active until his final illness, Mr. Bechtel was one of Goshen's most keen of mind and memory despite his advanced years, and could recount with accuracy the growth of Elkhart from a sparsely settled community, when he came to Indiana with his parents 83 years ago, to the present time.
"Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. T. V. Dillon, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be made in the Yellow Creek Cemetery, which was originally part of the old Bechtel homestead. The Rev. A. B. Yoder, pastor of the Mennonite Brethren in Christ Church of Goshen will assist at the services.
"YOUTHFUL SOLDIER
A boy in his teens, but with the courage and patriotism of full manhood, when the Civil War was raging he could not remain at home, but enlisted May 6, 1864. He acted as corporal and dispatch carrier for Captain John Haschette. As a part of the Army of Cumberland his regiment of Franklin, followed up by the two days' conflict at Nashville which resulted in the complete defeat of Hood's forces and the disorganization of the rebel army in the west. His regiment was at Johnsonville, Tenn. when the news of Lee's surrender came, and five days later their joy was saddened by the tidings of Lincoln's assassination. His regiment was part of the forces which were sent to Texas to conclude the war and hold that state in subjection.
"REVISITS BATTLE SCENES
Accompanied by his wife and son, Harry, Mr. Bechtel visited the scenes of the battles of Franklin and Nashville in 1930.
"A native of Blair county, Pennsylvania, where he was born April 6, 1846, he was the third of eight children, equally divided between sons and daughters, whose parents were Daniel and Sarah (Neterer) Bechtel."
"Henry Bechtel of Goshen Dies Monday Morning at Age of 91 Years
"Goshen News-Democrat--Taps were sounded Monday for Henry Bechtel, 91, Goshen's last Civil War Veteran, who died at 4:50 am at his home, 629 South Seventh Street, of complications. He had been bedfast [sic] for the past two weeks.
"The passing of Mr. Bechtel removed the last name from the roll of Howell Post GAR., which at one time had 350 Civil War veterans as members. Mr. Bechtel's war record covered two enlistments.
"Active until his final illness, Mr. Bechtel was one of Goshen's most keen of mind and memory despite his advanced years, and could recount with accuracy the growth of Elkhart from a sparsely settled community, when he came to Indiana with his parents 83 years ago, to the present time.
"Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. T. V. Dillon, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be made in the Yellow Creek Cemetery, which was originally part of the old Bechtel homestead. The Rev. A. B. Yoder, pastor of the Mennonite Brethren in Christ Church of Goshen will assist at the services.
"YOUTHFUL SOLDIER
A boy in his teens, but with the courage and patriotism of full manhood, when the Civil War was raging he could not remain at home, but enlisted May 6, 1864. He acted as corporal and dispatch carrier for Captain John Haschette. As a part of the Army of Cumberland his regiment of Franklin, followed up by the two days' conflict at Nashville which resulted in the complete defeat of Hood's forces and the disorganization of the rebel army in the west. His regiment was at Johnsonville, Tenn. when the news of Lee's surrender came, and five days later their joy was saddened by the tidings of Lincoln's assassination. His regiment was part of the forces which were sent to Texas to conclude the war and hold that state in subjection.
"REVISITS BATTLE SCENES
Accompanied by his wife and son, Harry, Mr. Bechtel visited the scenes of the battles of Franklin and Nashville in 1930.
"A native of Blair county, Pennsylvania, where he was born April 6, 1846, he was the third of eight children, equally divided between sons and daughters, whose parents were Daniel and Sarah (Neterer) Bechtel."
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