John Wayne of Acton went through Baltimore in 1861 with the Davis Guards. He then enlisted in Co. E of the 26th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. In August of 1864, he was absent without leave when he left his company to visit his two brothers (James Wayne and Robert Wayne) who were serving in the 6th Massachusetts near Washington. Wayne was arrested by the provost guard there and charged as a deserter. He was confined from August 11 to November 28. When he returned to duty his pay was withheld in the amount of $22.50 for loss of his musket and equipment and 99 cents for a haversack and canteen.
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Military information:
Co. E (Davis Guards) 6th MVI (3 months), Private; enl. April 16, 1861; must. April 22, 1861; must. out Aug. 2, 1861
Co. E, 26th MVI, Private; enl. Aug. 31, 1861; must. Oct. 23, 1861; re-enlist. Jan. 1, 1864; must. out Aug. 26, 1865
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Obituary:
John Wayne died yesterday at his home in Stedman street, Chelmsford, aged 83 years. He leaves his wife, Margaret Wayne; three sons, Fred S. of of Jersey City, N.J., Everett S. of Bridgewater and William H. Wayne of Chelmsford, and one sister, Mrs. Margaret Roulard of Acton. He was a veteran of the Civil war, having been a member of the old Sixth and 26th Massachusetts regiments. He was a member of Isaac Davis Post 138, G.A.R., of Acton. (Published in "Lowell Courier Citizen", April 12, 1922)
The funeral services of John Wayne were held at his home, Stedman street, Chelmsford, yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Wilson Waters, rector of All Saints Episcopal church of Chelmsford Centre, officiating. Isaac Davis Post 138, G.A.R., of West Acton was represented by Commander George L. Towne, Alonzo Joy, George Ames and Oscar Preston, who read the G.A.R. burial service. The bearers were Arthur Wayne and Fred Wayne. There were many flowers. Burial was in the family lot at Acton. The funeral was under the direction of Undertaker W. Herbert Blake. (Published in "Lowell Courier Citizen", April 15, 1922)
From the Westford Wardsman, 22 April 1922
John Wayne died last week Tuesday at his home in Chelmsford, aged eighty-three years. For many years he was a resident of Westford living on his farm close by the overhead bridge of the Nashua and Acton railroad and within the shadows of beautiful inspiring and picturesque Nashobah hill. What is now the Boston road [Now called Powers Road] divided his farm, and several years ago he built a new set of buildings on the opposite side of the road from where he had been living for many years. Later the old buildings were destroyed by fire. He was a veteran of the civil war, enlisting from Acton, where he was then living. He was a brave and gallant soldier in the old 6th and 26th Massachusetts regiments during the whole period of the war. He was a member of Isaac Davis post, G.A.R., of Acton.
The deceased leaves his wife, Margaret Wayne, three sons, Fred S., of Jersey City, N.J., Everett S., of Bridgewater, and William H. Wayne, of Chelmsford, and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Roulard of Acton. Mr. Wayne was a native of Scotland.
The funeral was held from his late home last week Friday forenoon, Rev. Wilson Waters, rector of All Saints' Episcopal church, Chelmsford Center, conducting the service. Isaac Davis post, G.A.R., of Acton, was represented by Commander George L. Town, Alonzo Joy, George Ames and Oscar Preston, who read the G.A.R. burial service. The bearers were Arthur, William and Fred Wayne and Thomas Judge. The flowers were unusually liberal and appropriate. Interment was in the family lot in Woodlawn cemetery, Acton.
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Military information:
Co. E (Davis Guards) 6th MVI (3 months), Private; enl. April 16, 1861; must. April 22, 1861; must. out Aug. 2, 1861
Co. E, 26th MVI, Private; enl. Aug. 31, 1861; must. Oct. 23, 1861; re-enlist. Jan. 1, 1864; must. out Aug. 26, 1865
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Obituary:
John Wayne died yesterday at his home in Stedman street, Chelmsford, aged 83 years. He leaves his wife, Margaret Wayne; three sons, Fred S. of of Jersey City, N.J., Everett S. of Bridgewater and William H. Wayne of Chelmsford, and one sister, Mrs. Margaret Roulard of Acton. He was a veteran of the Civil war, having been a member of the old Sixth and 26th Massachusetts regiments. He was a member of Isaac Davis Post 138, G.A.R., of Acton. (Published in "Lowell Courier Citizen", April 12, 1922)
The funeral services of John Wayne were held at his home, Stedman street, Chelmsford, yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Wilson Waters, rector of All Saints Episcopal church of Chelmsford Centre, officiating. Isaac Davis Post 138, G.A.R., of West Acton was represented by Commander George L. Towne, Alonzo Joy, George Ames and Oscar Preston, who read the G.A.R. burial service. The bearers were Arthur Wayne and Fred Wayne. There were many flowers. Burial was in the family lot at Acton. The funeral was under the direction of Undertaker W. Herbert Blake. (Published in "Lowell Courier Citizen", April 15, 1922)
From the Westford Wardsman, 22 April 1922
John Wayne died last week Tuesday at his home in Chelmsford, aged eighty-three years. For many years he was a resident of Westford living on his farm close by the overhead bridge of the Nashua and Acton railroad and within the shadows of beautiful inspiring and picturesque Nashobah hill. What is now the Boston road [Now called Powers Road] divided his farm, and several years ago he built a new set of buildings on the opposite side of the road from where he had been living for many years. Later the old buildings were destroyed by fire. He was a veteran of the civil war, enlisting from Acton, where he was then living. He was a brave and gallant soldier in the old 6th and 26th Massachusetts regiments during the whole period of the war. He was a member of Isaac Davis post, G.A.R., of Acton.
The deceased leaves his wife, Margaret Wayne, three sons, Fred S., of Jersey City, N.J., Everett S., of Bridgewater, and William H. Wayne, of Chelmsford, and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Roulard of Acton. Mr. Wayne was a native of Scotland.
The funeral was held from his late home last week Friday forenoon, Rev. Wilson Waters, rector of All Saints' Episcopal church, Chelmsford Center, conducting the service. Isaac Davis post, G.A.R., of Acton, was represented by Commander George L. Town, Alonzo Joy, George Ames and Oscar Preston, who read the G.A.R. burial service. The bearers were Arthur, William and Fred Wayne and Thomas Judge. The flowers were unusually liberal and appropriate. Interment was in the family lot in Woodlawn cemetery, Acton.
John Wayne of Acton went through Baltimore in 1861 with the Davis Guards. He then enlisted in Co. E of the 26th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. In August of 1864, he was absent without leave when he left his company to visit his two brothers (James Wayne and Robert Wayne) who were serving in the 6th Massachusetts near Washington. Wayne was arrested by the provost guard there and charged as a deserter. He was confined from August 11 to November 28. When he returned to duty his pay was withheld in the amount of $22.50 for loss of his musket and equipment and 99 cents for a haversack and canteen.
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Military information:
Co. E (Davis Guards) 6th MVI (3 months), Private; enl. April 16, 1861; must. April 22, 1861; must. out Aug. 2, 1861
Co. E, 26th MVI, Private; enl. Aug. 31, 1861; must. Oct. 23, 1861; re-enlist. Jan. 1, 1864; must. out Aug. 26, 1865
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Obituary:
John Wayne died yesterday at his home in Stedman street, Chelmsford, aged 83 years. He leaves his wife, Margaret Wayne; three sons, Fred S. of of Jersey City, N.J., Everett S. of Bridgewater and William H. Wayne of Chelmsford, and one sister, Mrs. Margaret Roulard of Acton. He was a veteran of the Civil war, having been a member of the old Sixth and 26th Massachusetts regiments. He was a member of Isaac Davis Post 138, G.A.R., of Acton. (Published in "Lowell Courier Citizen", April 12, 1922)
The funeral services of John Wayne were held at his home, Stedman street, Chelmsford, yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Wilson Waters, rector of All Saints Episcopal church of Chelmsford Centre, officiating. Isaac Davis Post 138, G.A.R., of West Acton was represented by Commander George L. Towne, Alonzo Joy, George Ames and Oscar Preston, who read the G.A.R. burial service. The bearers were Arthur Wayne and Fred Wayne. There were many flowers. Burial was in the family lot at Acton. The funeral was under the direction of Undertaker W. Herbert Blake. (Published in "Lowell Courier Citizen", April 15, 1922)
From the Westford Wardsman, 22 April 1922
John Wayne died last week Tuesday at his home in Chelmsford, aged eighty-three years. For many years he was a resident of Westford living on his farm close by the overhead bridge of the Nashua and Acton railroad and within the shadows of beautiful inspiring and picturesque Nashobah hill. What is now the Boston road [Now called Powers Road] divided his farm, and several years ago he built a new set of buildings on the opposite side of the road from where he had been living for many years. Later the old buildings were destroyed by fire. He was a veteran of the civil war, enlisting from Acton, where he was then living. He was a brave and gallant soldier in the old 6th and 26th Massachusetts regiments during the whole period of the war. He was a member of Isaac Davis post, G.A.R., of Acton.
The deceased leaves his wife, Margaret Wayne, three sons, Fred S., of Jersey City, N.J., Everett S., of Bridgewater, and William H. Wayne, of Chelmsford, and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Roulard of Acton. Mr. Wayne was a native of Scotland.
The funeral was held from his late home last week Friday forenoon, Rev. Wilson Waters, rector of All Saints' Episcopal church, Chelmsford Center, conducting the service. Isaac Davis post, G.A.R., of Acton, was represented by Commander George L. Town, Alonzo Joy, George Ames and Oscar Preston, who read the G.A.R. burial service. The bearers were Arthur, William and Fred Wayne and Thomas Judge. The flowers were unusually liberal and appropriate. Interment was in the family lot in Woodlawn cemetery, Acton.
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Military information:
Co. E (Davis Guards) 6th MVI (3 months), Private; enl. April 16, 1861; must. April 22, 1861; must. out Aug. 2, 1861
Co. E, 26th MVI, Private; enl. Aug. 31, 1861; must. Oct. 23, 1861; re-enlist. Jan. 1, 1864; must. out Aug. 26, 1865
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Obituary:
John Wayne died yesterday at his home in Stedman street, Chelmsford, aged 83 years. He leaves his wife, Margaret Wayne; three sons, Fred S. of of Jersey City, N.J., Everett S. of Bridgewater and William H. Wayne of Chelmsford, and one sister, Mrs. Margaret Roulard of Acton. He was a veteran of the Civil war, having been a member of the old Sixth and 26th Massachusetts regiments. He was a member of Isaac Davis Post 138, G.A.R., of Acton. (Published in "Lowell Courier Citizen", April 12, 1922)
The funeral services of John Wayne were held at his home, Stedman street, Chelmsford, yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Wilson Waters, rector of All Saints Episcopal church of Chelmsford Centre, officiating. Isaac Davis Post 138, G.A.R., of West Acton was represented by Commander George L. Towne, Alonzo Joy, George Ames and Oscar Preston, who read the G.A.R. burial service. The bearers were Arthur Wayne and Fred Wayne. There were many flowers. Burial was in the family lot at Acton. The funeral was under the direction of Undertaker W. Herbert Blake. (Published in "Lowell Courier Citizen", April 15, 1922)
From the Westford Wardsman, 22 April 1922
John Wayne died last week Tuesday at his home in Chelmsford, aged eighty-three years. For many years he was a resident of Westford living on his farm close by the overhead bridge of the Nashua and Acton railroad and within the shadows of beautiful inspiring and picturesque Nashobah hill. What is now the Boston road [Now called Powers Road] divided his farm, and several years ago he built a new set of buildings on the opposite side of the road from where he had been living for many years. Later the old buildings were destroyed by fire. He was a veteran of the civil war, enlisting from Acton, where he was then living. He was a brave and gallant soldier in the old 6th and 26th Massachusetts regiments during the whole period of the war. He was a member of Isaac Davis post, G.A.R., of Acton.
The deceased leaves his wife, Margaret Wayne, three sons, Fred S., of Jersey City, N.J., Everett S., of Bridgewater, and William H. Wayne, of Chelmsford, and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Roulard of Acton. Mr. Wayne was a native of Scotland.
The funeral was held from his late home last week Friday forenoon, Rev. Wilson Waters, rector of All Saints' Episcopal church, Chelmsford Center, conducting the service. Isaac Davis post, G.A.R., of Acton, was represented by Commander George L. Town, Alonzo Joy, George Ames and Oscar Preston, who read the G.A.R. burial service. The bearers were Arthur, William and Fred Wayne and Thomas Judge. The flowers were unusually liberal and appropriate. Interment was in the family lot in Woodlawn cemetery, Acton.
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