husband of Mary Tompkins
father of: Orin, Percy, Fred, Clarence, Herman, Norma & Mildred Tompkins
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(Ithaca Daily News; Ithaca, NY. Thursday, September 22, 1904, page 7.)
Blind Veteran of War Passes Away in Ithaca
Death of William H. Tompkins, Who will be Given a G.A.R. Funeral Tomorrow Afternoon – Was Twice Wounded During the Rebellion – Long and Cruel Imprisonment at Andersonville
William H. Tompkins of No. 903 West Buffalo street, a veteran of the Civil war and resident of this city since its close, died shortly after noon yesterday of heart disease.
Mr. Tompkins had an unusually interesting career. He was born in Elmira and joined Company F of the Eleventh Regiment of Pennsylvania volunteers. During the war he participated in the battles of Bull Run, Gettysburg and several other decisive conflicts.
At Bull Run he was shot in the head, but later recovered, and in another battle was shot through the thigh.
Prisoner at Andersonville
Thirteen months before the end of the war, with 18 other members of his company, he was captured by the Confederates and taken to Andersonville prison. There he suffered untold privations, and when freed by the coming of peace was ill and half starved.
Mr. Tompkins was a respected member of Sydney post, G.A.R. until a few years ago, when his eyesight failed him. During the last two years his health had been gradually failing and he was totally blind.
He is survived by his widow and seven children viz., Mrs. Leroy Detrick of Myers, Miss Mildred Tompkins, and five sons, Fred, Orin, Clarence, Percy and Herman, all of Ithaca.
The funeral will be held from the residence at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow, the Rev. Ward Mosher officiating. Burial will be made in the City cemetery. The Grand Army expects to attend in a body.
father of: Orin, Percy, Fred, Clarence, Herman, Norma & Mildred Tompkins
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(Ithaca Daily News; Ithaca, NY. Thursday, September 22, 1904, page 7.)
Blind Veteran of War Passes Away in Ithaca
Death of William H. Tompkins, Who will be Given a G.A.R. Funeral Tomorrow Afternoon – Was Twice Wounded During the Rebellion – Long and Cruel Imprisonment at Andersonville
William H. Tompkins of No. 903 West Buffalo street, a veteran of the Civil war and resident of this city since its close, died shortly after noon yesterday of heart disease.
Mr. Tompkins had an unusually interesting career. He was born in Elmira and joined Company F of the Eleventh Regiment of Pennsylvania volunteers. During the war he participated in the battles of Bull Run, Gettysburg and several other decisive conflicts.
At Bull Run he was shot in the head, but later recovered, and in another battle was shot through the thigh.
Prisoner at Andersonville
Thirteen months before the end of the war, with 18 other members of his company, he was captured by the Confederates and taken to Andersonville prison. There he suffered untold privations, and when freed by the coming of peace was ill and half starved.
Mr. Tompkins was a respected member of Sydney post, G.A.R. until a few years ago, when his eyesight failed him. During the last two years his health had been gradually failing and he was totally blind.
He is survived by his widow and seven children viz., Mrs. Leroy Detrick of Myers, Miss Mildred Tompkins, and five sons, Fred, Orin, Clarence, Percy and Herman, all of Ithaca.
The funeral will be held from the residence at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow, the Rev. Ward Mosher officiating. Burial will be made in the City cemetery. The Grand Army expects to attend in a body.
husband of Mary Tompkins
father of: Orin, Percy, Fred, Clarence, Herman, Norma & Mildred Tompkins
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(Ithaca Daily News; Ithaca, NY. Thursday, September 22, 1904, page 7.)
Blind Veteran of War Passes Away in Ithaca
Death of William H. Tompkins, Who will be Given a G.A.R. Funeral Tomorrow Afternoon – Was Twice Wounded During the Rebellion – Long and Cruel Imprisonment at Andersonville
William H. Tompkins of No. 903 West Buffalo street, a veteran of the Civil war and resident of this city since its close, died shortly after noon yesterday of heart disease.
Mr. Tompkins had an unusually interesting career. He was born in Elmira and joined Company F of the Eleventh Regiment of Pennsylvania volunteers. During the war he participated in the battles of Bull Run, Gettysburg and several other decisive conflicts.
At Bull Run he was shot in the head, but later recovered, and in another battle was shot through the thigh.
Prisoner at Andersonville
Thirteen months before the end of the war, with 18 other members of his company, he was captured by the Confederates and taken to Andersonville prison. There he suffered untold privations, and when freed by the coming of peace was ill and half starved.
Mr. Tompkins was a respected member of Sydney post, G.A.R. until a few years ago, when his eyesight failed him. During the last two years his health had been gradually failing and he was totally blind.
He is survived by his widow and seven children viz., Mrs. Leroy Detrick of Myers, Miss Mildred Tompkins, and five sons, Fred, Orin, Clarence, Percy and Herman, all of Ithaca.
The funeral will be held from the residence at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow, the Rev. Ward Mosher officiating. Burial will be made in the City cemetery. The Grand Army expects to attend in a body.
father of: Orin, Percy, Fred, Clarence, Herman, Norma & Mildred Tompkins
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(Ithaca Daily News; Ithaca, NY. Thursday, September 22, 1904, page 7.)
Blind Veteran of War Passes Away in Ithaca
Death of William H. Tompkins, Who will be Given a G.A.R. Funeral Tomorrow Afternoon – Was Twice Wounded During the Rebellion – Long and Cruel Imprisonment at Andersonville
William H. Tompkins of No. 903 West Buffalo street, a veteran of the Civil war and resident of this city since its close, died shortly after noon yesterday of heart disease.
Mr. Tompkins had an unusually interesting career. He was born in Elmira and joined Company F of the Eleventh Regiment of Pennsylvania volunteers. During the war he participated in the battles of Bull Run, Gettysburg and several other decisive conflicts.
At Bull Run he was shot in the head, but later recovered, and in another battle was shot through the thigh.
Prisoner at Andersonville
Thirteen months before the end of the war, with 18 other members of his company, he was captured by the Confederates and taken to Andersonville prison. There he suffered untold privations, and when freed by the coming of peace was ill and half starved.
Mr. Tompkins was a respected member of Sydney post, G.A.R. until a few years ago, when his eyesight failed him. During the last two years his health had been gradually failing and he was totally blind.
He is survived by his widow and seven children viz., Mrs. Leroy Detrick of Myers, Miss Mildred Tompkins, and five sons, Fred, Orin, Clarence, Percy and Herman, all of Ithaca.
The funeral will be held from the residence at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow, the Rev. Ward Mosher officiating. Burial will be made in the City cemetery. The Grand Army expects to attend in a body.
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