Aged 61 years, 5 months, & 5 days
Capt Co 1 45 Pa Vet Volunteer Infantry
OBITUARY - Died at his home in Milford. Iowa, Monday morning. April 13, 1896, William Chase, in the 82nd year of his age. William Chase was born in Bradford county, Pa., Nov. 8, 1831. Sept. 21, 1861, enlisted as private in the 45th regiment Pennsylvania infantry, and was discharged as captain Jan. 18, 1865, on account of being wounded in the left shoulder in the spring of 1864. The deceased comrade's war record was passed into history, and is one of which any soldier might well be proud yet, when in the social circle or at the camp fire, the silence of this modest unassuming man spoke in more eloquent terms of his heroic deeds than did the bombastic, blood-curdling harangues of those who had seen less service.
His regiment was one of the forty-five regiments that lost over two hundred men killed in the war. It was in the Ninth Corps, familiarly known at the time as "Burnside's Geography Class." as it served in every department except one.
He came to this county in 1880, settling in Milford, and has heen identified with its growth and prosperity ever since. A staunch republican, his ballots always going as his bullets went — against the nation's negative party. Long live his memory and may his influence be felt for age to come. He was a charter member of Walla Post 223, G. A. R. and elected as it First commander. The Post has been his family and every member his steadfast friend.
Cancer of the stomach was the cause of the comrade's death as an autopsy revealed in accordance with the diagnosis of his attending physician. Tho he had been confined to the home nearly all winter, yet he was prostrated only about a week before his death. Returning consciousness to the last and entering the "dark valley" as peacefully as an infant goes to sleep upon its mother's breast.
Relatives and friends of the late Wm. Chase, outside of Milford to attend the funeral were here as follows: Mrs. Mary Kennedy, of Otsego, Penn., arrived Saturday; and Daniel Chase of Gilletts, Penn., arrived Monday, sister and brother respectively of Capt. Chase. This was their first visit to our prairie country. George Chase & Nancy Chase (his twin sister) both of this county, were with their brother constantly from the time he was bed-ridden until bis death — a worthy example of filial devotion.
Capt Co 1 45 Pa Vet Volunteer Infantry
OBITUARY - Died at his home in Milford. Iowa, Monday morning. April 13, 1896, William Chase, in the 82nd year of his age. William Chase was born in Bradford county, Pa., Nov. 8, 1831. Sept. 21, 1861, enlisted as private in the 45th regiment Pennsylvania infantry, and was discharged as captain Jan. 18, 1865, on account of being wounded in the left shoulder in the spring of 1864. The deceased comrade's war record was passed into history, and is one of which any soldier might well be proud yet, when in the social circle or at the camp fire, the silence of this modest unassuming man spoke in more eloquent terms of his heroic deeds than did the bombastic, blood-curdling harangues of those who had seen less service.
His regiment was one of the forty-five regiments that lost over two hundred men killed in the war. It was in the Ninth Corps, familiarly known at the time as "Burnside's Geography Class." as it served in every department except one.
He came to this county in 1880, settling in Milford, and has heen identified with its growth and prosperity ever since. A staunch republican, his ballots always going as his bullets went — against the nation's negative party. Long live his memory and may his influence be felt for age to come. He was a charter member of Walla Post 223, G. A. R. and elected as it First commander. The Post has been his family and every member his steadfast friend.
Cancer of the stomach was the cause of the comrade's death as an autopsy revealed in accordance with the diagnosis of his attending physician. Tho he had been confined to the home nearly all winter, yet he was prostrated only about a week before his death. Returning consciousness to the last and entering the "dark valley" as peacefully as an infant goes to sleep upon its mother's breast.
Relatives and friends of the late Wm. Chase, outside of Milford to attend the funeral were here as follows: Mrs. Mary Kennedy, of Otsego, Penn., arrived Saturday; and Daniel Chase of Gilletts, Penn., arrived Monday, sister and brother respectively of Capt. Chase. This was their first visit to our prairie country. George Chase & Nancy Chase (his twin sister) both of this county, were with their brother constantly from the time he was bed-ridden until bis death — a worthy example of filial devotion.
Aged 61 years, 5 months, & 5 days
Capt Co 1 45 Pa Vet Volunteer Infantry
OBITUARY - Died at his home in Milford. Iowa, Monday morning. April 13, 1896, William Chase, in the 82nd year of his age. William Chase was born in Bradford county, Pa., Nov. 8, 1831. Sept. 21, 1861, enlisted as private in the 45th regiment Pennsylvania infantry, and was discharged as captain Jan. 18, 1865, on account of being wounded in the left shoulder in the spring of 1864. The deceased comrade's war record was passed into history, and is one of which any soldier might well be proud yet, when in the social circle or at the camp fire, the silence of this modest unassuming man spoke in more eloquent terms of his heroic deeds than did the bombastic, blood-curdling harangues of those who had seen less service.
His regiment was one of the forty-five regiments that lost over two hundred men killed in the war. It was in the Ninth Corps, familiarly known at the time as "Burnside's Geography Class." as it served in every department except one.
He came to this county in 1880, settling in Milford, and has heen identified with its growth and prosperity ever since. A staunch republican, his ballots always going as his bullets went — against the nation's negative party. Long live his memory and may his influence be felt for age to come. He was a charter member of Walla Post 223, G. A. R. and elected as it First commander. The Post has been his family and every member his steadfast friend.
Cancer of the stomach was the cause of the comrade's death as an autopsy revealed in accordance with the diagnosis of his attending physician. Tho he had been confined to the home nearly all winter, yet he was prostrated only about a week before his death. Returning consciousness to the last and entering the "dark valley" as peacefully as an infant goes to sleep upon its mother's breast.
Relatives and friends of the late Wm. Chase, outside of Milford to attend the funeral were here as follows: Mrs. Mary Kennedy, of Otsego, Penn., arrived Saturday; and Daniel Chase of Gilletts, Penn., arrived Monday, sister and brother respectively of Capt. Chase. This was their first visit to our prairie country. George Chase & Nancy Chase (his twin sister) both of this county, were with their brother constantly from the time he was bed-ridden until bis death — a worthy example of filial devotion.
Capt Co 1 45 Pa Vet Volunteer Infantry
OBITUARY - Died at his home in Milford. Iowa, Monday morning. April 13, 1896, William Chase, in the 82nd year of his age. William Chase was born in Bradford county, Pa., Nov. 8, 1831. Sept. 21, 1861, enlisted as private in the 45th regiment Pennsylvania infantry, and was discharged as captain Jan. 18, 1865, on account of being wounded in the left shoulder in the spring of 1864. The deceased comrade's war record was passed into history, and is one of which any soldier might well be proud yet, when in the social circle or at the camp fire, the silence of this modest unassuming man spoke in more eloquent terms of his heroic deeds than did the bombastic, blood-curdling harangues of those who had seen less service.
His regiment was one of the forty-five regiments that lost over two hundred men killed in the war. It was in the Ninth Corps, familiarly known at the time as "Burnside's Geography Class." as it served in every department except one.
He came to this county in 1880, settling in Milford, and has heen identified with its growth and prosperity ever since. A staunch republican, his ballots always going as his bullets went — against the nation's negative party. Long live his memory and may his influence be felt for age to come. He was a charter member of Walla Post 223, G. A. R. and elected as it First commander. The Post has been his family and every member his steadfast friend.
Cancer of the stomach was the cause of the comrade's death as an autopsy revealed in accordance with the diagnosis of his attending physician. Tho he had been confined to the home nearly all winter, yet he was prostrated only about a week before his death. Returning consciousness to the last and entering the "dark valley" as peacefully as an infant goes to sleep upon its mother's breast.
Relatives and friends of the late Wm. Chase, outside of Milford to attend the funeral were here as follows: Mrs. Mary Kennedy, of Otsego, Penn., arrived Saturday; and Daniel Chase of Gilletts, Penn., arrived Monday, sister and brother respectively of Capt. Chase. This was their first visit to our prairie country. George Chase & Nancy Chase (his twin sister) both of this county, were with their brother constantly from the time he was bed-ridden until bis death — a worthy example of filial devotion.
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