Death of Alexander M. Waddell
Alexander M. Waddell, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of Gallia county, died at his home at Thurman Thursday, April 4, 1895, and was buried at New Zion cemetery Saturday, April 6.
Mr. Waddell's death deserves more than a passing notice from us. He was born in this county and spent his life within its borders. He was related to a large number of the most prominent families in Gallia and Jackson counties and was widely known in Lawrence county, and numbered his friends by the thousands. When the war broke out he responded promptly to his country's call, and gave four of the best years of life to the service of his country, although he was at the time prohibited from entering the army on account of his advanced age.
His house was for many years a home for Methodist preachers and his hospitality and generosity were known far and near. He had been in poor health for the past year and was confined to his bed for about ten weeks. He suffered intensely, yet he exhibited a wonderful amount of Christian fortitude and gave every evidence that he was ready and willing to enter the heavenly home prepared for him. Every living child and grand child with one exception, followed the remains to their last resting place, six children and twenty-one grand-children. He was a member of Thurman G. A. R. Post and of Thurman M. E. church.
Gallipolis Journal
Saturday, April 13, 1895
(son of John Waddell & Margaret Jean McCollum)
Name: Alexander M Waddell
Enlistment Date: 13 Aug 1861
Side Served: Union
State Served: Ohio
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 13 August 1861 at the age of 46
Enlisted in Company I, 36th Infantry Regiment Ohio on 27 August 1861.
Mustered out Company I, 36th Infantry Regiment Ohio on 27 July 1865 in Wheeling, WV
Alexander M. Waddell, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of Gallia county, died at his home at Thurman Thursday, April 4, 1895, and was buried at New Zion cemetery Saturday, April 6.
Mr. Waddell's death deserves more than a passing notice from us. He was born in this county and spent his life within its borders. He was related to a large number of the most prominent families in Gallia and Jackson counties and was widely known in Lawrence county, and numbered his friends by the thousands. When the war broke out he responded promptly to his country's call, and gave four of the best years of life to the service of his country, although he was at the time prohibited from entering the army on account of his advanced age.
His house was for many years a home for Methodist preachers and his hospitality and generosity were known far and near. He had been in poor health for the past year and was confined to his bed for about ten weeks. He suffered intensely, yet he exhibited a wonderful amount of Christian fortitude and gave every evidence that he was ready and willing to enter the heavenly home prepared for him. Every living child and grand child with one exception, followed the remains to their last resting place, six children and twenty-one grand-children. He was a member of Thurman G. A. R. Post and of Thurman M. E. church.
Gallipolis Journal
Saturday, April 13, 1895
(son of John Waddell & Margaret Jean McCollum)
Name: Alexander M Waddell
Enlistment Date: 13 Aug 1861
Side Served: Union
State Served: Ohio
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 13 August 1861 at the age of 46
Enlisted in Company I, 36th Infantry Regiment Ohio on 27 August 1861.
Mustered out Company I, 36th Infantry Regiment Ohio on 27 July 1865 in Wheeling, WV
Death of Alexander M. Waddell
Alexander M. Waddell, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of Gallia county, died at his home at Thurman Thursday, April 4, 1895, and was buried at New Zion cemetery Saturday, April 6.
Mr. Waddell's death deserves more than a passing notice from us. He was born in this county and spent his life within its borders. He was related to a large number of the most prominent families in Gallia and Jackson counties and was widely known in Lawrence county, and numbered his friends by the thousands. When the war broke out he responded promptly to his country's call, and gave four of the best years of life to the service of his country, although he was at the time prohibited from entering the army on account of his advanced age.
His house was for many years a home for Methodist preachers and his hospitality and generosity were known far and near. He had been in poor health for the past year and was confined to his bed for about ten weeks. He suffered intensely, yet he exhibited a wonderful amount of Christian fortitude and gave every evidence that he was ready and willing to enter the heavenly home prepared for him. Every living child and grand child with one exception, followed the remains to their last resting place, six children and twenty-one grand-children. He was a member of Thurman G. A. R. Post and of Thurman M. E. church.
Gallipolis Journal
Saturday, April 13, 1895
(son of John Waddell & Margaret Jean McCollum)
Name: Alexander M Waddell
Enlistment Date: 13 Aug 1861
Side Served: Union
State Served: Ohio
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 13 August 1861 at the age of 46
Enlisted in Company I, 36th Infantry Regiment Ohio on 27 August 1861.
Mustered out Company I, 36th Infantry Regiment Ohio on 27 July 1865 in Wheeling, WV
Alexander M. Waddell, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of Gallia county, died at his home at Thurman Thursday, April 4, 1895, and was buried at New Zion cemetery Saturday, April 6.
Mr. Waddell's death deserves more than a passing notice from us. He was born in this county and spent his life within its borders. He was related to a large number of the most prominent families in Gallia and Jackson counties and was widely known in Lawrence county, and numbered his friends by the thousands. When the war broke out he responded promptly to his country's call, and gave four of the best years of life to the service of his country, although he was at the time prohibited from entering the army on account of his advanced age.
His house was for many years a home for Methodist preachers and his hospitality and generosity were known far and near. He had been in poor health for the past year and was confined to his bed for about ten weeks. He suffered intensely, yet he exhibited a wonderful amount of Christian fortitude and gave every evidence that he was ready and willing to enter the heavenly home prepared for him. Every living child and grand child with one exception, followed the remains to their last resting place, six children and twenty-one grand-children. He was a member of Thurman G. A. R. Post and of Thurman M. E. church.
Gallipolis Journal
Saturday, April 13, 1895
(son of John Waddell & Margaret Jean McCollum)
Name: Alexander M Waddell
Enlistment Date: 13 Aug 1861
Side Served: Union
State Served: Ohio
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 13 August 1861 at the age of 46
Enlisted in Company I, 36th Infantry Regiment Ohio on 27 August 1861.
Mustered out Company I, 36th Infantry Regiment Ohio on 27 July 1865 in Wheeling, WV
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