Capt. Caleb Edward Bales was afflicted with Bright's disease. He had been in poor health for a long time. The deceased enlisted in the Civil War July 2, 1862, in Co. D 85th Regiment Indiana Volunteers and was discharged in Washington DC June 12, 1865. He was twice married. His first wife was Mary Jordan, a daughter of Edward Jordan. The marriage occurred December 25, 1865, and she died August 20, 1871 leaving 2 children, Harry and Edward. He was married a second time to Naomi Jenks Newbanks, a daughter of John Jenks, who died 2 years ago last winter. Only one child was born to them, which is deceased. He was a jolly old soul, and very highly respected by everyone who knew him. The funeral was conducted by the Masonic brethren.
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Caleb Bales donated 3 acres of land for this cemetery. He wanted to provide free burial for the Union boys of the Civil War.
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Caleb Bales donated 3 acres of land for this cemetery. He wanted to provide free burial for the Union boys of the Civil War.
Capt. Caleb Edward Bales was afflicted with Bright's disease. He had been in poor health for a long time. The deceased enlisted in the Civil War July 2, 1862, in Co. D 85th Regiment Indiana Volunteers and was discharged in Washington DC June 12, 1865. He was twice married. His first wife was Mary Jordan, a daughter of Edward Jordan. The marriage occurred December 25, 1865, and she died August 20, 1871 leaving 2 children, Harry and Edward. He was married a second time to Naomi Jenks Newbanks, a daughter of John Jenks, who died 2 years ago last winter. Only one child was born to them, which is deceased. He was a jolly old soul, and very highly respected by everyone who knew him. The funeral was conducted by the Masonic brethren.
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Caleb Bales donated 3 acres of land for this cemetery. He wanted to provide free burial for the Union boys of the Civil War.
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Caleb Bales donated 3 acres of land for this cemetery. He wanted to provide free burial for the Union boys of the Civil War.
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