Transcription of obituary (obtained from newspaper clipping in Civil War pension files, did not include name of paper or date).
Death of George H. Hales
After lying at the point of death for seven weeks George Hales, a well-known and respected citizen of Mt. Gilead, passed away at his home this Tuesday morning at 11:30. Mr. Hales suffered a stroke of apoplexy January 6, 1907, and since that time has been in failing health, culminating in a final illness seven weeks ago, since which time he has been bed-fast, his friends recognizing that it was only a matter of time until he would be claimed by Death.
The deceased was born in Louden county, Virginia, June 6, 1837, being 71 years 1 month and 8 days of age. In the year 1853, he came to Lexington, Richland county, Ohio, where he resided for a number of years.
March 31, 1859, Mr. Hales married Miss Candace E. Pilgrim, to which union were born five children, four of whom, together with the sorrowing wife and mother survive. The surviving children are: Mrs. T.J. Liztenburg and Mrs. W.H. Crane, of Mt. Gilead, J.M. Hales and Mrs. Minnie Caton, of Concordia, Kansas. One daughter, Pearl, died about 11 years ago.
On October 4, 1861, in the early days of the Civil War, Mr. Hales enlisted at Lexington in Co. C. 64th Regt. O.V.I. The 64th was one of the regiments of Sherman's brigade, and saw much service. He was appointed corporal October 31, 1861, and was discharged September 11, 1862, at Columbus on the Surgeon's certificate of disability. May 2, 1864, he again enlisted, serving as a sergeant in Co. B, 163rd Regt. until September 10, 1864, when he was mustered out with his regiment.
After the close of the war, or about 40 years ago, Mr. Hales removed with his family to Mt. Gilead, and since that time has been an honored citizen of this place. For over 50 years, he was actively engaged in the shoe business, learning the trade in the early days. He has contributed much toward the improvement and growth of Mt. Gilead, having built 11 different residences since taking up his abode here. For some time past, Mr. Hales and wife have made their home with their daughter, Mrs. W.H. Crane, and it was here that Death cam to relieve his sufferings. Mt. Gilead feels called upon to mourn the death of one of her pioneers.
Death of George H. Hales
After lying at the point of death for seven weeks George Hales, a well-known and respected citizen of Mt. Gilead, passed away at his home this Tuesday morning at 11:30. Mr. Hales suffered a stroke of apoplexy January 6, 1907, and since that time has been in failing health, culminating in a final illness seven weeks ago, since which time he has been bed-fast, his friends recognizing that it was only a matter of time until he would be claimed by Death.
The deceased was born in Louden county, Virginia, June 6, 1837, being 71 years 1 month and 8 days of age. In the year 1853, he came to Lexington, Richland county, Ohio, where he resided for a number of years.
March 31, 1859, Mr. Hales married Miss Candace E. Pilgrim, to which union were born five children, four of whom, together with the sorrowing wife and mother survive. The surviving children are: Mrs. T.J. Liztenburg and Mrs. W.H. Crane, of Mt. Gilead, J.M. Hales and Mrs. Minnie Caton, of Concordia, Kansas. One daughter, Pearl, died about 11 years ago.
On October 4, 1861, in the early days of the Civil War, Mr. Hales enlisted at Lexington in Co. C. 64th Regt. O.V.I. The 64th was one of the regiments of Sherman's brigade, and saw much service. He was appointed corporal October 31, 1861, and was discharged September 11, 1862, at Columbus on the Surgeon's certificate of disability. May 2, 1864, he again enlisted, serving as a sergeant in Co. B, 163rd Regt. until September 10, 1864, when he was mustered out with his regiment.
After the close of the war, or about 40 years ago, Mr. Hales removed with his family to Mt. Gilead, and since that time has been an honored citizen of this place. For over 50 years, he was actively engaged in the shoe business, learning the trade in the early days. He has contributed much toward the improvement and growth of Mt. Gilead, having built 11 different residences since taking up his abode here. For some time past, Mr. Hales and wife have made their home with their daughter, Mrs. W.H. Crane, and it was here that Death cam to relieve his sufferings. Mt. Gilead feels called upon to mourn the death of one of her pioneers.
Transcription of obituary (obtained from newspaper clipping in Civil War pension files, did not include name of paper or date).
Death of George H. Hales
After lying at the point of death for seven weeks George Hales, a well-known and respected citizen of Mt. Gilead, passed away at his home this Tuesday morning at 11:30. Mr. Hales suffered a stroke of apoplexy January 6, 1907, and since that time has been in failing health, culminating in a final illness seven weeks ago, since which time he has been bed-fast, his friends recognizing that it was only a matter of time until he would be claimed by Death.
The deceased was born in Louden county, Virginia, June 6, 1837, being 71 years 1 month and 8 days of age. In the year 1853, he came to Lexington, Richland county, Ohio, where he resided for a number of years.
March 31, 1859, Mr. Hales married Miss Candace E. Pilgrim, to which union were born five children, four of whom, together with the sorrowing wife and mother survive. The surviving children are: Mrs. T.J. Liztenburg and Mrs. W.H. Crane, of Mt. Gilead, J.M. Hales and Mrs. Minnie Caton, of Concordia, Kansas. One daughter, Pearl, died about 11 years ago.
On October 4, 1861, in the early days of the Civil War, Mr. Hales enlisted at Lexington in Co. C. 64th Regt. O.V.I. The 64th was one of the regiments of Sherman's brigade, and saw much service. He was appointed corporal October 31, 1861, and was discharged September 11, 1862, at Columbus on the Surgeon's certificate of disability. May 2, 1864, he again enlisted, serving as a sergeant in Co. B, 163rd Regt. until September 10, 1864, when he was mustered out with his regiment.
After the close of the war, or about 40 years ago, Mr. Hales removed with his family to Mt. Gilead, and since that time has been an honored citizen of this place. For over 50 years, he was actively engaged in the shoe business, learning the trade in the early days. He has contributed much toward the improvement and growth of Mt. Gilead, having built 11 different residences since taking up his abode here. For some time past, Mr. Hales and wife have made their home with their daughter, Mrs. W.H. Crane, and it was here that Death cam to relieve his sufferings. Mt. Gilead feels called upon to mourn the death of one of her pioneers.
Death of George H. Hales
After lying at the point of death for seven weeks George Hales, a well-known and respected citizen of Mt. Gilead, passed away at his home this Tuesday morning at 11:30. Mr. Hales suffered a stroke of apoplexy January 6, 1907, and since that time has been in failing health, culminating in a final illness seven weeks ago, since which time he has been bed-fast, his friends recognizing that it was only a matter of time until he would be claimed by Death.
The deceased was born in Louden county, Virginia, June 6, 1837, being 71 years 1 month and 8 days of age. In the year 1853, he came to Lexington, Richland county, Ohio, where he resided for a number of years.
March 31, 1859, Mr. Hales married Miss Candace E. Pilgrim, to which union were born five children, four of whom, together with the sorrowing wife and mother survive. The surviving children are: Mrs. T.J. Liztenburg and Mrs. W.H. Crane, of Mt. Gilead, J.M. Hales and Mrs. Minnie Caton, of Concordia, Kansas. One daughter, Pearl, died about 11 years ago.
On October 4, 1861, in the early days of the Civil War, Mr. Hales enlisted at Lexington in Co. C. 64th Regt. O.V.I. The 64th was one of the regiments of Sherman's brigade, and saw much service. He was appointed corporal October 31, 1861, and was discharged September 11, 1862, at Columbus on the Surgeon's certificate of disability. May 2, 1864, he again enlisted, serving as a sergeant in Co. B, 163rd Regt. until September 10, 1864, when he was mustered out with his regiment.
After the close of the war, or about 40 years ago, Mr. Hales removed with his family to Mt. Gilead, and since that time has been an honored citizen of this place. For over 50 years, he was actively engaged in the shoe business, learning the trade in the early days. He has contributed much toward the improvement and growth of Mt. Gilead, having built 11 different residences since taking up his abode here. For some time past, Mr. Hales and wife have made their home with their daughter, Mrs. W.H. Crane, and it was here that Death cam to relieve his sufferings. Mt. Gilead feels called upon to mourn the death of one of her pioneers.
Gravesite Details
Large central marker says Crane on one side (facing graves of Wm & Abba Crane) and Hales on the other (facing graves of Geo, Candace, Judd, and Pearl Hales)
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