Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 6, 1928
VETERAN CIVIL WAR DIES HERE
Charles N. Ware One Of Two G.A.R. Men In County
Charles N. Ware, a Civil War veteran, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A.C. Husbands, Monday, following an illness of several weeks due to lagrippe which resulted in influenza. Mr. Ware had lived in Rock Springs for ten years, and with Mrs. Ware, made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Husbands.
For several years he had the distinction of being one of the few remaining Civil War veterans in Wyoming and especially in Sweetwater county where, to our knowledge he was one of the two who remained, the other being Charles J. Harns, father of City Treasurer Ralph Harns.
In the Rock Springs Memorial Day parade two years ago Mr. Ware, with three other veterans of the Civil War, one of whom was Mr. Harns, rode in an especially appointed car. Three of those who rode together on that day had worn the Blue and one the Gray. Mr. Ware was one who had worn the Blue. He was a member of the Burnside Post, G.A.R. of Auburn, Maine.
He first entered the Union forces as a drummer boy and later a private, first with the 24th Maine Regiment under General Banks, and later with the 29th Maine under General Sheridan. He was in the thick of the fight of the Shenandoah Valley battle on the famous Cedar Creek in ’65 and other noted battles. In later years it was his great delight to recall the days of the war. To a Rocket reporter he once related how, in the last year of the war, his regiment was surprised by the enemy during the early morning hours and was forced to retreat five miles, forming a line of battle under General Wright and later under General Sheridan. It was the last named general who announced “We will camp on the old camp tonight” and as a result of this stand the enemy was so demoralized that the old ground was regained before nightfall.
Mr. Ware had a great love for Wyoming and it was his custom to refer to it as his “land of the sagebrush”. It was his desire to be buried at some point in the Rocky Mountain region.
Was Native of Maine
Charles N. Ware was born in Randolph, Maine, in February, 1843. He was in his 86th year.
Following the war he studied for the ministry at Bates Theological Seminary in Lewiston, Maine, but, because of ill health, was unable to continue his studies. Later in life he became a manufacturer of brick.
In 1865 he was united in marriage to Lucy Corliss at Lewistown, who, with their three children, survive. The children are, besides Mrs. Husbands of this city, Mrs. Thomas Graham of Los Angeles, and Reginald S. Ware, of Lewistown, Maine. Two sisters, Mrs. Charles Peaks of Newtonville, Mass., and Miss Lillian Ware of Waltham, Mass., also survive.
Later War Veterans Honor
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the First Baptist Church with Rev. S.D. Pyle officiating. Members of the Archie Hay Post, American Legion, attended and served as pallbearers. Representatives of the Women’s Relief Corps also attended.
Decedent was shipped to Salt Lake City Tuesday evening, accompanied by Mrs. Ware and Mr. and Mrs. Husbands. A military burial was given Mr. Ware at the graveside in Mt. Olivet cemetery Wednesday afternoon with the drum corps and firing squad from Ft. Douglas officiating. The services at Mt. Olivet were marked by the attendance of R.D. Woodruff, now residing in Salt Lake City, and the only surviving member of the John A. Campbell Post of Rock Springs.
VETERAN CIVIL WAR DIES HERE
Charles N. Ware One Of Two G.A.R. Men In County
Charles N. Ware, a Civil War veteran, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A.C. Husbands, Monday, following an illness of several weeks due to lagrippe which resulted in influenza. Mr. Ware had lived in Rock Springs for ten years, and with Mrs. Ware, made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Husbands.
For several years he had the distinction of being one of the few remaining Civil War veterans in Wyoming and especially in Sweetwater county where, to our knowledge he was one of the two who remained, the other being Charles J. Harns, father of City Treasurer Ralph Harns.
In the Rock Springs Memorial Day parade two years ago Mr. Ware, with three other veterans of the Civil War, one of whom was Mr. Harns, rode in an especially appointed car. Three of those who rode together on that day had worn the Blue and one the Gray. Mr. Ware was one who had worn the Blue. He was a member of the Burnside Post, G.A.R. of Auburn, Maine.
He first entered the Union forces as a drummer boy and later a private, first with the 24th Maine Regiment under General Banks, and later with the 29th Maine under General Sheridan. He was in the thick of the fight of the Shenandoah Valley battle on the famous Cedar Creek in ’65 and other noted battles. In later years it was his great delight to recall the days of the war. To a Rocket reporter he once related how, in the last year of the war, his regiment was surprised by the enemy during the early morning hours and was forced to retreat five miles, forming a line of battle under General Wright and later under General Sheridan. It was the last named general who announced “We will camp on the old camp tonight” and as a result of this stand the enemy was so demoralized that the old ground was regained before nightfall.
Mr. Ware had a great love for Wyoming and it was his custom to refer to it as his “land of the sagebrush”. It was his desire to be buried at some point in the Rocky Mountain region.
Was Native of Maine
Charles N. Ware was born in Randolph, Maine, in February, 1843. He was in his 86th year.
Following the war he studied for the ministry at Bates Theological Seminary in Lewiston, Maine, but, because of ill health, was unable to continue his studies. Later in life he became a manufacturer of brick.
In 1865 he was united in marriage to Lucy Corliss at Lewistown, who, with their three children, survive. The children are, besides Mrs. Husbands of this city, Mrs. Thomas Graham of Los Angeles, and Reginald S. Ware, of Lewistown, Maine. Two sisters, Mrs. Charles Peaks of Newtonville, Mass., and Miss Lillian Ware of Waltham, Mass., also survive.
Later War Veterans Honor
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the First Baptist Church with Rev. S.D. Pyle officiating. Members of the Archie Hay Post, American Legion, attended and served as pallbearers. Representatives of the Women’s Relief Corps also attended.
Decedent was shipped to Salt Lake City Tuesday evening, accompanied by Mrs. Ware and Mr. and Mrs. Husbands. A military burial was given Mr. Ware at the graveside in Mt. Olivet cemetery Wednesday afternoon with the drum corps and firing squad from Ft. Douglas officiating. The services at Mt. Olivet were marked by the attendance of R.D. Woodruff, now residing in Salt Lake City, and the only surviving member of the John A. Campbell Post of Rock Springs.
Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 6, 1928
VETERAN CIVIL WAR DIES HERE
Charles N. Ware One Of Two G.A.R. Men In County
Charles N. Ware, a Civil War veteran, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A.C. Husbands, Monday, following an illness of several weeks due to lagrippe which resulted in influenza. Mr. Ware had lived in Rock Springs for ten years, and with Mrs. Ware, made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Husbands.
For several years he had the distinction of being one of the few remaining Civil War veterans in Wyoming and especially in Sweetwater county where, to our knowledge he was one of the two who remained, the other being Charles J. Harns, father of City Treasurer Ralph Harns.
In the Rock Springs Memorial Day parade two years ago Mr. Ware, with three other veterans of the Civil War, one of whom was Mr. Harns, rode in an especially appointed car. Three of those who rode together on that day had worn the Blue and one the Gray. Mr. Ware was one who had worn the Blue. He was a member of the Burnside Post, G.A.R. of Auburn, Maine.
He first entered the Union forces as a drummer boy and later a private, first with the 24th Maine Regiment under General Banks, and later with the 29th Maine under General Sheridan. He was in the thick of the fight of the Shenandoah Valley battle on the famous Cedar Creek in ’65 and other noted battles. In later years it was his great delight to recall the days of the war. To a Rocket reporter he once related how, in the last year of the war, his regiment was surprised by the enemy during the early morning hours and was forced to retreat five miles, forming a line of battle under General Wright and later under General Sheridan. It was the last named general who announced “We will camp on the old camp tonight” and as a result of this stand the enemy was so demoralized that the old ground was regained before nightfall.
Mr. Ware had a great love for Wyoming and it was his custom to refer to it as his “land of the sagebrush”. It was his desire to be buried at some point in the Rocky Mountain region.
Was Native of Maine
Charles N. Ware was born in Randolph, Maine, in February, 1843. He was in his 86th year.
Following the war he studied for the ministry at Bates Theological Seminary in Lewiston, Maine, but, because of ill health, was unable to continue his studies. Later in life he became a manufacturer of brick.
In 1865 he was united in marriage to Lucy Corliss at Lewistown, who, with their three children, survive. The children are, besides Mrs. Husbands of this city, Mrs. Thomas Graham of Los Angeles, and Reginald S. Ware, of Lewistown, Maine. Two sisters, Mrs. Charles Peaks of Newtonville, Mass., and Miss Lillian Ware of Waltham, Mass., also survive.
Later War Veterans Honor
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the First Baptist Church with Rev. S.D. Pyle officiating. Members of the Archie Hay Post, American Legion, attended and served as pallbearers. Representatives of the Women’s Relief Corps also attended.
Decedent was shipped to Salt Lake City Tuesday evening, accompanied by Mrs. Ware and Mr. and Mrs. Husbands. A military burial was given Mr. Ware at the graveside in Mt. Olivet cemetery Wednesday afternoon with the drum corps and firing squad from Ft. Douglas officiating. The services at Mt. Olivet were marked by the attendance of R.D. Woodruff, now residing in Salt Lake City, and the only surviving member of the John A. Campbell Post of Rock Springs.
VETERAN CIVIL WAR DIES HERE
Charles N. Ware One Of Two G.A.R. Men In County
Charles N. Ware, a Civil War veteran, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A.C. Husbands, Monday, following an illness of several weeks due to lagrippe which resulted in influenza. Mr. Ware had lived in Rock Springs for ten years, and with Mrs. Ware, made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Husbands.
For several years he had the distinction of being one of the few remaining Civil War veterans in Wyoming and especially in Sweetwater county where, to our knowledge he was one of the two who remained, the other being Charles J. Harns, father of City Treasurer Ralph Harns.
In the Rock Springs Memorial Day parade two years ago Mr. Ware, with three other veterans of the Civil War, one of whom was Mr. Harns, rode in an especially appointed car. Three of those who rode together on that day had worn the Blue and one the Gray. Mr. Ware was one who had worn the Blue. He was a member of the Burnside Post, G.A.R. of Auburn, Maine.
He first entered the Union forces as a drummer boy and later a private, first with the 24th Maine Regiment under General Banks, and later with the 29th Maine under General Sheridan. He was in the thick of the fight of the Shenandoah Valley battle on the famous Cedar Creek in ’65 and other noted battles. In later years it was his great delight to recall the days of the war. To a Rocket reporter he once related how, in the last year of the war, his regiment was surprised by the enemy during the early morning hours and was forced to retreat five miles, forming a line of battle under General Wright and later under General Sheridan. It was the last named general who announced “We will camp on the old camp tonight” and as a result of this stand the enemy was so demoralized that the old ground was regained before nightfall.
Mr. Ware had a great love for Wyoming and it was his custom to refer to it as his “land of the sagebrush”. It was his desire to be buried at some point in the Rocky Mountain region.
Was Native of Maine
Charles N. Ware was born in Randolph, Maine, in February, 1843. He was in his 86th year.
Following the war he studied for the ministry at Bates Theological Seminary in Lewiston, Maine, but, because of ill health, was unable to continue his studies. Later in life he became a manufacturer of brick.
In 1865 he was united in marriage to Lucy Corliss at Lewistown, who, with their three children, survive. The children are, besides Mrs. Husbands of this city, Mrs. Thomas Graham of Los Angeles, and Reginald S. Ware, of Lewistown, Maine. Two sisters, Mrs. Charles Peaks of Newtonville, Mass., and Miss Lillian Ware of Waltham, Mass., also survive.
Later War Veterans Honor
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the First Baptist Church with Rev. S.D. Pyle officiating. Members of the Archie Hay Post, American Legion, attended and served as pallbearers. Representatives of the Women’s Relief Corps also attended.
Decedent was shipped to Salt Lake City Tuesday evening, accompanied by Mrs. Ware and Mr. and Mrs. Husbands. A military burial was given Mr. Ware at the graveside in Mt. Olivet cemetery Wednesday afternoon with the drum corps and firing squad from Ft. Douglas officiating. The services at Mt. Olivet were marked by the attendance of R.D. Woodruff, now residing in Salt Lake City, and the only surviving member of the John A. Campbell Post of Rock Springs.
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