MONTANA STANDARD - SUNDAY MORNING, JUNE 21, 1931
THOMAS W. WILLIAMS CIVIL WAR VET, DIES
Thomas W. Williams, 86, a veteran of the Civil War and resident of Montana for more than 45 yeas, died late Friday night at the Soldier's Home at Sawtelle, Cal, according to a message received here yesterday by his granddaughter, Mrs. Joseph A. Warne, 604 South Jackson Street.
The aged veteran had been ill for the last year. News of his death was received here with extreme regret by a large circle of friends. Mr. Williams in former years was quite active in civic and fraternal affairs. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Born in Swansea, Wales, Mr. Williams when a boy of 12 left his home and worked as a cabin boy on a sailing vessel. A year later he came to this country and landed at Charleston, S.C. later moving to Toronto, Canada, where he learned the blacksmith's trade. Later he returned to the United States.
At the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted with the Union troops and served throughout the war with the cavalry. Following his discharge from service, he came to Montana making his home in Butte where he resumed his occupation.
About 30 years ago, he was a candidate on the democratic Anti-Trust ticket for coroner. He is survived by a son, Harry T. Williams, a granddaughter, Mrs. Joseph A. Warne, Butte, and a niece, Mrs. W. B. Hollenbeck at Alberton. The body will be brought her for burial.
THOMAS W. WILLIAMS CIVIL WAR VET, DIES
Thomas W. Williams, 86, a veteran of the Civil War and resident of Montana for more than 45 yeas, died late Friday night at the Soldier's Home at Sawtelle, Cal, according to a message received here yesterday by his granddaughter, Mrs. Joseph A. Warne, 604 South Jackson Street.
The aged veteran had been ill for the last year. News of his death was received here with extreme regret by a large circle of friends. Mr. Williams in former years was quite active in civic and fraternal affairs. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Born in Swansea, Wales, Mr. Williams when a boy of 12 left his home and worked as a cabin boy on a sailing vessel. A year later he came to this country and landed at Charleston, S.C. later moving to Toronto, Canada, where he learned the blacksmith's trade. Later he returned to the United States.
At the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted with the Union troops and served throughout the war with the cavalry. Following his discharge from service, he came to Montana making his home in Butte where he resumed his occupation.
About 30 years ago, he was a candidate on the democratic Anti-Trust ticket for coroner. He is survived by a son, Harry T. Williams, a granddaughter, Mrs. Joseph A. Warne, Butte, and a niece, Mrs. W. B. Hollenbeck at Alberton. The body will be brought her for burial.
MONTANA STANDARD - SUNDAY MORNING, JUNE 21, 1931
THOMAS W. WILLIAMS CIVIL WAR VET, DIES
Thomas W. Williams, 86, a veteran of the Civil War and resident of Montana for more than 45 yeas, died late Friday night at the Soldier's Home at Sawtelle, Cal, according to a message received here yesterday by his granddaughter, Mrs. Joseph A. Warne, 604 South Jackson Street.
The aged veteran had been ill for the last year. News of his death was received here with extreme regret by a large circle of friends. Mr. Williams in former years was quite active in civic and fraternal affairs. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Born in Swansea, Wales, Mr. Williams when a boy of 12 left his home and worked as a cabin boy on a sailing vessel. A year later he came to this country and landed at Charleston, S.C. later moving to Toronto, Canada, where he learned the blacksmith's trade. Later he returned to the United States.
At the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted with the Union troops and served throughout the war with the cavalry. Following his discharge from service, he came to Montana making his home in Butte where he resumed his occupation.
About 30 years ago, he was a candidate on the democratic Anti-Trust ticket for coroner. He is survived by a son, Harry T. Williams, a granddaughter, Mrs. Joseph A. Warne, Butte, and a niece, Mrs. W. B. Hollenbeck at Alberton. The body will be brought her for burial.
THOMAS W. WILLIAMS CIVIL WAR VET, DIES
Thomas W. Williams, 86, a veteran of the Civil War and resident of Montana for more than 45 yeas, died late Friday night at the Soldier's Home at Sawtelle, Cal, according to a message received here yesterday by his granddaughter, Mrs. Joseph A. Warne, 604 South Jackson Street.
The aged veteran had been ill for the last year. News of his death was received here with extreme regret by a large circle of friends. Mr. Williams in former years was quite active in civic and fraternal affairs. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Born in Swansea, Wales, Mr. Williams when a boy of 12 left his home and worked as a cabin boy on a sailing vessel. A year later he came to this country and landed at Charleston, S.C. later moving to Toronto, Canada, where he learned the blacksmith's trade. Later he returned to the United States.
At the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted with the Union troops and served throughout the war with the cavalry. Following his discharge from service, he came to Montana making his home in Butte where he resumed his occupation.
About 30 years ago, he was a candidate on the democratic Anti-Trust ticket for coroner. He is survived by a son, Harry T. Williams, a granddaughter, Mrs. Joseph A. Warne, Butte, and a niece, Mrs. W. B. Hollenbeck at Alberton. The body will be brought her for burial.
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NO HEADSTONE IN PLACE FOR THIS GRAVE. BURIED NEXT TO WIFE, ELIZA.
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