CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS BURIED IN BAXTER SPRINGS CEMETERY

CIVIL WAR VETERANS BURIED IN BAXTER SPRINGS CEMETERY Compiled & Submitted by Earleene Spaulding OHIO NAME INFANTRY BIRTH DATE DEATH DATE SOURCE OBITS/NOTE SECTION Boyer, Jacob B. Co I 18th Reg. Ohio October 24, 1841, Dark Co., Ohio December 12, 1903 Cherokee County Republican Postmaster Jacob Benton Boyer born on October 24, 1841 in Darke County, Ohio died at his home in Baxter Springs, Kan. December 12, 1903 aged 63 years, 1 month and 18 days. His mother died in 1853 and his father in 1854. He was the ninth of ten children five of whom were boys and five girls. He attended the common schools and at the age of 18 years himself became a teacher in the public schools. At the age of 19 in the year 1860 he came to Kansas returning east the same year. At the breaking out of the war he enlisted in Co E Fifth Ohio Cavalry on October 12, 1861. Service 3 years and 2 months. He again enlisted in the 18th Ohio Infantry March 16, 1865 serving eight months. Was in the railway service from 1866 to 1884. Came to Keelville, Cherkoee County in December 1884. Returned to Ohio in 1886 and came back to Kansas in 1887. He was engaged in farming from 1888 to 1896. Was appointed postmaster at Baxter Springs, Kansas, April 1, 1899. Married to Mrs. Abbye Gibbard in Miami County, Ohio, April 23, 1879. One brother George living at Richmond, Ind. and two sisters Mrs. Mary C. Ryhan and Mrs. Susan Harter living at New Madison, Ohio survive him. He was never without a strong faith in the ultimate redemption of the entire race. The foregoing obituary notice was penned by Mr. Boyer himself some months ago when he realized thata the probabilities of his life's close were strong. He was one of the most companionable men I ever knew until the close life beckoned unto him and in his heart he responded better than growing weakness of the flesh permitted. He saw mcuh of the life that now is and enjoyed it to the fullest extent of which he was capable. His philospohy was that which pertained to the now for what was past he was not concerned and he did not count on the future. A man of positive convictions he ws never contenious nor rude. He loved peace and was peaceable to all men. It used to be siad of him "He is always the same" and it is ture. He knew more people by name than other person in this city and no matter whenter it was the most dignified personage or the ragged little urchin whose eyes barely reached above the delivery window and asked "is they anything in our bucket?" The same kindly smile greeted each and as like as not the owners first name was called with it. So great was the confidence of his neighbors and friends in him that often neighborhood disputes and settlements were left to him as sole aarbitrator and his judgement in such matters was always accepted as final. Many old friendships in the county owe their lives to this day to his timely judgment and advice when neighbor was ready for violence against neighbor. Only a man of the highest order could have truely rendered justice and prevented offense. he was a religious man, too although he never made loud public professions of his faith. His example proclaimed the man always. The voices of the young and their amusements were to him as sweet as music. He was never known to utter nor countenance conduct that was shady or vile. He believed in men in their natural goodness in the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. The last lines penned by him, as above showed the thought of his life. His relationship with his creator he regarded as personal and private and the memory of his words in his last illness reveal now his prayers. It was a dark cold day when he crossed over and oppressive even to the well. As his spirit winged its flight the sun burst through the lowering mist as a promise that with him all was well. "He loved his fellows and their love was sweet. Plant daisies at his head and at his feet." Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The church was filled to overflowing with those who desired to attest their esteem of the departed. Long before his death Mr. Boyer named his pallbearers and directed that his old comrades should have charge of the funeral. Accordingly Baxter Post of the G. A. R. under commander Weaver excorted the procession to the church where front pews were occupied. At the cemetery the ritualistic services of the order were observed. The pallbearers were L. D. Brewster, J. A. Lathrop, Chas. L. Smith, J. E. chew, A. E. Carney, W. McGill. Section L2 - Baxter Springs Cemetery Brolyer, Josiah Co D 52 Ohio Vol December 10, 1828 May 3, 1904 Cherokee County Republican Postmaster Josiah Brolyer aged 70 years, who lived east of here across the river died Tuesday and was buried yesterday. Section 8 - Baxter Springs Cemetery Doty, Morris Co G 93rd Ohio Vol Inf July 10, 1836 December 24, 1916   Wife - Elizabeth Jones Section H2 - Baxter Springs Cemetery Dunham, John W. Co C 1st Ohio Volunteers March 26, 1843 March 8, 1909   Baxter Springs daily Enterprise - March 10, 1909. The funeral of J. W. Dunham was postponed until tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m. on account of the non-arrival of his son, Bert who resided in Hugo, Oklahoma. Rev. Johnson of the Methodist Church will have charge of the funeral services which will be under the auspices of the G. A. R. The daughter, Mrs. Rosa Inlow of Bridgeport, Oklahoma came in last night. Mr. Dunham was born at Piketon, Ohio in the year 1843 removing to Kansas in 1881 where he lived continuously up to the time of his death. Mr. Dunham served in the Civil War having been a member of company First Ohio Volunteers and serving with distinction. The body will be interred at Baxter Cemetery. Cherokee County Republican - March 11, 1909, J. W. Dunham, aged 66, died at the residence of his son, L. L. Dunham in this city on Monday last of dropsy. Mr. Dunham was an early day settler in this city, was amember of the G. A. R. Post and an honored citizen. Three children survive, L. L. of this city, Bert Dunham of Hugo, Oklahoma, and Mrs. W. A. Enlow of Oklahoma. It was only a few months since that the mother passed away. The funeral will occur this (Thurday) afternoon under the auspices of the Post. Section C1 - Baxter Springs, Kansas Gill, Wm. Co H 136 Ohio Vol Inf December 12, 1849 September 6, 1910 Baxter Springs Daily Enterprise Baxter's Oldest Mail Carrier Passes Away. Wm Gill aged 61, the well-known mail carrier on Rural Route No 1 died at St. John's Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Tuesday night, after three weeks suffering caused by an operation for bladder trouble. Wm Gill or "Mac" as he was familiarly known, was placed in charge of Route 1 when the free delivery system started 8 years ago, and few, if any kicks were reported on his route, but instead, words of praise were plentifiul from his patrons. He was a jolly agreeable nature and would go out of his way to do a favor. In fact, his friends were those who knew him and eerybody knew "Mac" although a bachlor he was very fond of children and the little ones ever received a cordial salute when passing. Wm Gill was born in Union County, Ohio December 12, 1849 and in 1865 he enlisted when the last call was made for recruits, but he engaged in no active service. He came to Baxter in 1882 and for some years was engaged in the livery and transfer business. Two brothers survive him, Fod Gill of Topeka, and Dell Gill of this city. The funeral will be held this (Thursday) afternoon from the M. E. Church at 4 o'clock after the return of the RFD carriers. The remains will be laid to rest in the beautiful lot at the cemetery in which he has taken so much pride in caring for the remains of his mother and step father, Mr. Fox who were placed there a few years ago. Section P3 - Baxter Springs Cemetery Halls, Grafton B. Co B 57th Ohio Volunteer Regiment May 8, 1836 September 12, 1898 Quapaw Reservation, Indian Territory, Oklahoma Cherokee County Republican Wife - Mrs. G. B. Hales; Graafton B. Hales died at his home in the territory on Monday Sept. 6th, aged 62 years 4 months and 7 days. Mr. Hales was born in Ohio where he lived until after the Civil War. He served three years in the 57th Ohio Volunteer Regiment. After the war he moved to Morris County, Kansas and later to Allen County where he is well and favorably known. Mr. Hales was twice married, his last wife was Ruth S. Harbous to whome he was married in 1886. He was the father of six children, two of whom survive him. He was the father of the M. E. Church and was highly respected and much esteemed for his many sterling qualities by his large circle of acquaintances. The funeral occurred on Tuesday last and was conducted by Rev. L. W. Foster of the M. E. Church. The remains were interred in the Baxter Cemetery. Soldier's Lot, Baxter Springs, Kansas Harmon, J. R. Cpl Co S Ohio Inf January 11, 1840 July 10, 1911       Johnson, Elias Sgt Co E 161 Ohio Volunteer Infantry April 10, 1821 February 25, 1885   Wife - Matilda Campbell Johnson Born Nov. 24, 1822, Died August 21, 1904 Section M2 - Baxter Springs, Kansas Cemetery McFadden, Eli A. (Ed) Dr. 2nd Lt. Co G 2nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry June 2, 1823 January 29, 1894     Section C1 - Baxter Springs, Kansas Cemetery Nash, Judah Pvt Co E 95th Ohio Volunteer 1830 August 1886   Age 56 years, 4 months and 25 days Section B1 - Baxter Springs, Kansas Cemetery Patterson, John 16th Ohio Volunteer Infantry April 6, 1829 June 29, 1895   Wife - Mary 1 - July 5, 1895 Baxter Springs News - After an illness which dates back to some time early last winter John Patterson passed away at his home in this city last Saturday morning June 29th at the age of 66 years, 2 months and 23 days. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the M. E. Church under the auspices of the A. F. & A. M. Lodge of this city of which Mr. Patterson is a member and a few remarks touching on his past life were made by Rev. Young. The remains were then conveyed to the city cemetery and the last sad rites of the lodge performed over them before being consigned to their final resting place. John Patterson was born in Lawrence County, Penn in April 1829 when about 18 years old he went to Wayne County, Ohio where he engaged in business with his uncle. In 1854 he married Mary Ann Rice by whom he had two sons one of which survived him and who was present at his funeral. At the breaking out of the war he enlisted in the 16th Ohio Volunteers. After over two years service he was sounded at the battle of Vicksburg and was discharged. In 1864 he moved to Indiana and engaged in the merchantile business at Indianapolis until 1882 when he came to Baxter Springs for his wife's health. She died in October of the same year. On September 11, 1888 he married Angelica Nash who survives him as well as a son from this second marriage. He was converted at the age of 19 and united with the Methodist Episcopal church of which he since been a faithful member. For over 47 years he has engaged in warfare against sin and has during that time held the office of class leader, Sunday school superintendent, steward and trustee. At the time of his death he was president of the board of trustees. During his life he was instrumental in building up two churchs and assisted in bulding others. His life was truly one well spent and the world is without doubt better by his having lived. He had many warm friends and his familiar face will long be missed upon our streets and in his accustomed place of worship. The Republican joins with the community in extending out sympathy to the mourning wife and loving sons. Section D1 - Baxter Springs, Kansas Cemetery Sergeant, Charles Co D 126th Regiment Ohio Infantry 1817 August7, 1904 Cherokee County Republican Charles Sergeant of this city, died last Sunday, aged 87 years at his home in the north part of this city. Deceased was a private in the Company C of 126th Ohio Volunteers and a native of Viriginia. He had been ill for many months and was just able to sign his last voucher for his pension, and then succumbed to the inevitable. There was a large turnout of the old soldiers Monday to accompany the remains to their last resting place. Soldier's Lot, Baxter Springs, Kansas Smith, Thomas W. Co I 103rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry May 15, 1834 November 3, 1912 Cherokee County Republican Died at the Polster Hotel - Baxter Springs, Kansas - Thos A. Smith a resident of this city over forty years, died last Sunday morning at the Hotel Polster where boarded. Deceased would have been 79 years old next May. He was only ill a few hours before death but was subject to heart trouble occasionally. He was a member of the G. A. R. and also the A. O. U. W. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Section M2 - Baxter Springs, Kansas Cemetery Willis, Richard Pvt. Co G 142 Reg. Ohio Inf. N. G. March 26, 1843 February26, 1917 Cemetery Records Born in Ohio and died in Baxter Springs, Ks - Disease - Dropsy - Farmer; Wife - E. Willis. Cemetery plot was paid by Riley Willis. Father Henry Willis Baxter Springs, KS Cemetery Source: The Civil War Soldiers buried in Baxter Springs Cemetery is a project that Earleene Spaulding spent countless hours and money researching. She's allowing us to graciously place her work on the Genealogy Trails website for which we are very grateful. Back to index Copyright © 2009 to Kansas Genealogy Trails' Cherokee County host & all Contributors   All rights reserved