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John Peter Brindle

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John Peter Brindle

Birth
Carlisle Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
12 Mar 1900 (aged 74)
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
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He married Amanda Rebecca Cornman and fathered the children you see linked below. In 1860, he was a carpenter living with his family in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.

A Civil War veteran, he enlisted at the stated age of thirty-seven in Harrisburg October 3, 1862, and mustered into federal service that day as 1st lieutenant of Co. G, 84th Pennsylvania Infantry. Promoted to captain August 15, 1863, effective September 12 following, he discharged by surgeon's certificate to date June 30, 1864, from the effects of typhoid fever.

The Sentinel (Carlisle, PA), Monday, March 12, 1900; pg. 3

CAPT. J. P. BRINDLE DEAD.

PASSES PEACEFULLY AWAY WHILE READING A MORNING NEWSPAPER IN HIS OFFICE.

Heart Failure Supposed to Have Caused His Death.

It was shocking and sad news to the community, when it learned this morning that one of Carlisle's prominent prominent citizens, John P. Brindle, had entered entered the great beyond. As is his custom, Mr. Brindle left his residence on West North street (sic) this morning between between seven and eight o'clock going to his office on Church avenue (sic) in the rear of First Presbyterian church (sic). Shortly before eight o'clock Peter S. Stuart passed by and saw Mr. Brindle sitting at his desk. About ten minutes past eight Lemuel Eisenhower, Esq., went to the office of Mr. Brindle for the purpose of transacting some business with him, and as he opened the door, said ""Good morning, Captain." There was no response and at once Mr. Eisenhower thought the captain was dead. He notified B. K. Spangler and word was sent to several physicians. Dr. Allen arrived about 6.20 and expressed the opinion that heart failure was the cause of his sudden death.

IN A NATURAL POSITION

Mr. Eisenhower found Mr. Brindle dead, sitting on his desk chair, his head resting on the corner of his safe. He had his hat and spectacles on, and spread out on his desk was this morning's morning's Philadelphia Record, in which paper he was evidently reading an account of the British - Boer war. The remains were laid on a lounge and afterward convened to his home.

Mr. Brindle has not been in good health for some time past, having suffered with gangrene of the foot. However, he has been able to go about In a self-propelling chair and attend to business. This morning he felt unusually well, and expressed his desire to walk to bis office. However, be used his chair.

John P. Brindle was born in Carlisle Springs, this county April 8, 1825, and was consequently 75 years of age. He was a carpenter by occupation and became one of Carlisle's leading contractors, having built the market house in 1878. He was a staunch democrat and served several terms as justice of the peace. He also filled the offices of burgess, member of town council and prothonotary. At the time of his death he held no office excepting that of notary public.

Deceased was a man of excellent habits, of a kind and generous nature, and a member of the First Reformed church. He was friendly, and had therefore many friends. In the household he was ever doing those things that drew him closely to his children, and the bond of love was indeed a strong one. He was a public spirited citizen, always having at heart the welfare of the community.

HIS WAR RECORD

Not only as a citizen was Capt. J. Brindle a highly esteemed and respected, but as a soldier of the civil war. His record Is a highly honorable one. Being mustered in at Harrisburg on October 3, 1862, he was soon promoted from Private to First Lieutenant and then to Captain. His first battle was at Fredericksburg. At the battles of Gettysburg and Wapping Heights, be guarded trains. Other engagements were Thoroughfare Gap, Freeman's Ford, Bristo Station, Kellley's Ford, Locust Grove, Mine Run, Morton's Ford, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Pammunky River, North Ann, Hause's Shop, Toloptomy, Pleasant Hill, Cold Harbor, Bloody Angle, Chancellorsvllle, Weldon R.R.

The deceased was never wounded nor in prison and, because of suffering with typhoid fever he was discharged on July 16 [June 30], 1884.

The local G. A. B. Post No. 201, honored Captain Brindle many times, having elected him at various Intervals to offices of Officer of the Guard, Jr. Vice Commander, Commander, Officer of the Day, etc. He was charter member of the Post.

Mr. Brindle was survived by two sons, D. Edward, Albert N. both of this place and one daughter, Miss Minnie, at home.

Deceased is also survived by brother David, and a sister, Miss Margaret, of Carlisle Springs.
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Harrisburg Telegraph (Harrisburg, PA), Tuesday, March 13, 1900; pg. 5

NECROLOGY.

Captain J.P. Brindle, aged 75, a veteran of the civil war, died yesterday in his office at Carlisle, where he was a justice of the peace.
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Harrisburg Telegraph (Harrisburg, PA), Wednesday, March 14, 1900; pg. 4

CUMBERLAND VALLEY.

Capt. John P. Brindle died suddenly at his home at Carlisle. He was born at Carlisle Springs, April 8th, 1825. On October 3d, 1862, he enlisted as a private in company G, Eighty-fourth regiment, in this city. He was made first lieutenant on October 17th, 1862, and Captain on August 15th, 1863. He was honorably discharged July 16th [June 30], 1864, in front of Petersburg, on account of being disabled by typhoid fever. He was in the engagement of Fredericksburg, guarded the trains at Gettysburg and Wapping Heights, was in the battles of Thoroughfare Gap Freeman's Ford, Bristo Station, Reilly's Ford, Locust Grove, Mine Run, Morton's Ford, Wilderness, Pamunky River, North Ann, Bloody Angie, Chancellorsville, Hanson Shop, Tolopotomy, Pleasant Hill, Cold Harbor, before Petersburg, Weldon Railroad and others. Captain Brindle was never wounded or taken prisoner. Since 1866 he resided at Carlisle.

He was ea (sic) charter member of Captain Colwell Post, No. 201, G.A.R., and served for some years in various offices, including that of commander. The following children survive: A.N. Brindle, D. Edward Brindle, of this place, and Miss Minnie Brindle, at home. One brother and one sister also survive, viz: David P. and Margaret E., both of Carlisle Springs.
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The Sentinel (Carlisle, PA), Wednesday, March 14, 1900; pg. 4

Funeral of Veteran.

The funeral of Capt. J. H Brindle wan held at 8 o'clock this afternoon from His late residence, West North street (sic), Rev Miles O. Noll officiating. Capt Colwell Post, No. 901, G A R., in charge of L S Eisenhower, P. C, attended and paid tribute to their deceased Past Commander. There was a large majority of the veterans in line. The Post contributed a beautiful floral piece in the form of a G. A R. badge about four feet In height. At the grave Rev. J. H. Esterline officiated as chaplain. The following G.A.R. members acted as pall bearers: Capt J B Landis, Capt Wm E Miller, John Walter, Lazarus Minnich, Alfred Bobb, Wm Sperow, Hon. M A Embiek and Wm Gipe. A large flag was wrapped around the casket
He married Amanda Rebecca Cornman and fathered the children you see linked below. In 1860, he was a carpenter living with his family in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.

A Civil War veteran, he enlisted at the stated age of thirty-seven in Harrisburg October 3, 1862, and mustered into federal service that day as 1st lieutenant of Co. G, 84th Pennsylvania Infantry. Promoted to captain August 15, 1863, effective September 12 following, he discharged by surgeon's certificate to date June 30, 1864, from the effects of typhoid fever.

The Sentinel (Carlisle, PA), Monday, March 12, 1900; pg. 3

CAPT. J. P. BRINDLE DEAD.

PASSES PEACEFULLY AWAY WHILE READING A MORNING NEWSPAPER IN HIS OFFICE.

Heart Failure Supposed to Have Caused His Death.

It was shocking and sad news to the community, when it learned this morning that one of Carlisle's prominent prominent citizens, John P. Brindle, had entered entered the great beyond. As is his custom, Mr. Brindle left his residence on West North street (sic) this morning between between seven and eight o'clock going to his office on Church avenue (sic) in the rear of First Presbyterian church (sic). Shortly before eight o'clock Peter S. Stuart passed by and saw Mr. Brindle sitting at his desk. About ten minutes past eight Lemuel Eisenhower, Esq., went to the office of Mr. Brindle for the purpose of transacting some business with him, and as he opened the door, said ""Good morning, Captain." There was no response and at once Mr. Eisenhower thought the captain was dead. He notified B. K. Spangler and word was sent to several physicians. Dr. Allen arrived about 6.20 and expressed the opinion that heart failure was the cause of his sudden death.

IN A NATURAL POSITION

Mr. Eisenhower found Mr. Brindle dead, sitting on his desk chair, his head resting on the corner of his safe. He had his hat and spectacles on, and spread out on his desk was this morning's morning's Philadelphia Record, in which paper he was evidently reading an account of the British - Boer war. The remains were laid on a lounge and afterward convened to his home.

Mr. Brindle has not been in good health for some time past, having suffered with gangrene of the foot. However, he has been able to go about In a self-propelling chair and attend to business. This morning he felt unusually well, and expressed his desire to walk to bis office. However, be used his chair.

John P. Brindle was born in Carlisle Springs, this county April 8, 1825, and was consequently 75 years of age. He was a carpenter by occupation and became one of Carlisle's leading contractors, having built the market house in 1878. He was a staunch democrat and served several terms as justice of the peace. He also filled the offices of burgess, member of town council and prothonotary. At the time of his death he held no office excepting that of notary public.

Deceased was a man of excellent habits, of a kind and generous nature, and a member of the First Reformed church. He was friendly, and had therefore many friends. In the household he was ever doing those things that drew him closely to his children, and the bond of love was indeed a strong one. He was a public spirited citizen, always having at heart the welfare of the community.

HIS WAR RECORD

Not only as a citizen was Capt. J. Brindle a highly esteemed and respected, but as a soldier of the civil war. His record Is a highly honorable one. Being mustered in at Harrisburg on October 3, 1862, he was soon promoted from Private to First Lieutenant and then to Captain. His first battle was at Fredericksburg. At the battles of Gettysburg and Wapping Heights, be guarded trains. Other engagements were Thoroughfare Gap, Freeman's Ford, Bristo Station, Kellley's Ford, Locust Grove, Mine Run, Morton's Ford, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Pammunky River, North Ann, Hause's Shop, Toloptomy, Pleasant Hill, Cold Harbor, Bloody Angle, Chancellorsvllle, Weldon R.R.

The deceased was never wounded nor in prison and, because of suffering with typhoid fever he was discharged on July 16 [June 30], 1884.

The local G. A. B. Post No. 201, honored Captain Brindle many times, having elected him at various Intervals to offices of Officer of the Guard, Jr. Vice Commander, Commander, Officer of the Day, etc. He was charter member of the Post.

Mr. Brindle was survived by two sons, D. Edward, Albert N. both of this place and one daughter, Miss Minnie, at home.

Deceased is also survived by brother David, and a sister, Miss Margaret, of Carlisle Springs.
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Harrisburg Telegraph (Harrisburg, PA), Tuesday, March 13, 1900; pg. 5

NECROLOGY.

Captain J.P. Brindle, aged 75, a veteran of the civil war, died yesterday in his office at Carlisle, where he was a justice of the peace.
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Harrisburg Telegraph (Harrisburg, PA), Wednesday, March 14, 1900; pg. 4

CUMBERLAND VALLEY.

Capt. John P. Brindle died suddenly at his home at Carlisle. He was born at Carlisle Springs, April 8th, 1825. On October 3d, 1862, he enlisted as a private in company G, Eighty-fourth regiment, in this city. He was made first lieutenant on October 17th, 1862, and Captain on August 15th, 1863. He was honorably discharged July 16th [June 30], 1864, in front of Petersburg, on account of being disabled by typhoid fever. He was in the engagement of Fredericksburg, guarded the trains at Gettysburg and Wapping Heights, was in the battles of Thoroughfare Gap Freeman's Ford, Bristo Station, Reilly's Ford, Locust Grove, Mine Run, Morton's Ford, Wilderness, Pamunky River, North Ann, Bloody Angie, Chancellorsville, Hanson Shop, Tolopotomy, Pleasant Hill, Cold Harbor, before Petersburg, Weldon Railroad and others. Captain Brindle was never wounded or taken prisoner. Since 1866 he resided at Carlisle.

He was ea (sic) charter member of Captain Colwell Post, No. 201, G.A.R., and served for some years in various offices, including that of commander. The following children survive: A.N. Brindle, D. Edward Brindle, of this place, and Miss Minnie Brindle, at home. One brother and one sister also survive, viz: David P. and Margaret E., both of Carlisle Springs.
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The Sentinel (Carlisle, PA), Wednesday, March 14, 1900; pg. 4

Funeral of Veteran.

The funeral of Capt. J. H Brindle wan held at 8 o'clock this afternoon from His late residence, West North street (sic), Rev Miles O. Noll officiating. Capt Colwell Post, No. 901, G A R., in charge of L S Eisenhower, P. C, attended and paid tribute to their deceased Past Commander. There was a large majority of the veterans in line. The Post contributed a beautiful floral piece in the form of a G. A R. badge about four feet In height. At the grave Rev. J. H. Esterline officiated as chaplain. The following G.A.R. members acted as pall bearers: Capt J B Landis, Capt Wm E Miller, John Walter, Lazarus Minnich, Alfred Bobb, Wm Sperow, Hon. M A Embiek and Wm Gipe. A large flag was wrapped around the casket


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