TORRENCE DEAD.
Well-Known and Prominent Citizen of Chicago.
BEGAN HIS LIFE AS A BLACKSMITH
Distinguished Himself in the War as a Brave Soldier and the Officer Who Captured the Rebel Raider, General Morgan - Commanded Chicago's Forces During the Riots of 1877 - An Able and Successful Manager in Business.
Chicago, Nov. 2. - General Joseph T. Torrence died at 9 o'clock Saturday evening at his home, 88 Bellevue place. Though the general had been confined to his bed for a fortnight only he had not been well for many months. Since the middle of the summer his physician, Dr. R.D. MacAuthur, had realized his condition was serious. The ailment which caused the death of General Torrence was Bright's disease. The funeral will probably be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the house. The Rev. Thomas C. Hall, of the Fourth Presbyterian church will officiate. Interment will be at Rosehill.
Had a Fine War Record
General Torrence was born in Mercer county, Pa., March 15, 1843. Before he was 10 years of age he closed his school books and started out to make his own way in the world. His first employment was at the blast furnaces in his native state, where he learned the blacksmith trade, proving such a diligent and capable workman that before his 16th year he was promoted to the position of foreman. Torrence remained connected with blast furnaces until the breaking of the civil war, when he enlisted as a private in Company A, One Hundred and Fifth regiment, Ohio volunteer infantry. He almost immediately was appointed a non-commissioned officer. As such he took the field, and served faithfully and bravely with his regiment through all the campaigns in which it participated down to and including the battle of Perryville, in which he received four wounds. Being pronounced physically disabled for further service he was discharged honorably from the army, at a later period being granted a life pension by the United States government.
Capture of the Rebel Leader Morgan.
When able to leave the army hospital he returned to Ohio and took command of a band organized to capture the rebel raider, Morgan. In this he was successful and at the end of this service went to Newcastle, where for a period of years he was re-engaged in the work of supervising furnaces. The ensuing two years he traveled in the south on his own account as an expert in furnace and mill construction and repair. Torrence came to Illinois in 1869, and entered the service of the Bridgeport Iron company at Bridgeport. In the following year he became connected with Joliet Iron and Steel company, building several large furnaces in various points in Wisconsin and Michigan.
(The Daily Journal - Freeport, Illinois - Monday, November 02, 1896 - Page 3)
The will of General Joseph T. Torrence was filed in the probate court Tuesday, the value of the estate being placed at $650,000. The personal property is set down at $400,000 and the realty, according to the petition, represents $250,000. The bulk of the estate is to be held by the trustees for Mrs. Jessie Norton Torrence Magoun, daughter of the decedents. To Frank Torrence, of Bement, Ill, a brother; Mrs. James H. Torrence, Mrs. Wm. and Mrs. Chas. Gulleford, of Warren, O., sisters of the decedent, are allowed $1,000 each.
(Marietta Daily Leader - 7 November 1896)
Well-Known and Prominent Citizen of Chicago.
BEGAN HIS LIFE AS A BLACKSMITH
Distinguished Himself in the War as a Brave Soldier and the Officer Who Captured the Rebel Raider, General Morgan - Commanded Chicago's Forces During the Riots of 1877 - An Able and Successful Manager in Business.
Chicago, Nov. 2. - General Joseph T. Torrence died at 9 o'clock Saturday evening at his home, 88 Bellevue place. Though the general had been confined to his bed for a fortnight only he had not been well for many months. Since the middle of the summer his physician, Dr. R.D. MacAuthur, had realized his condition was serious. The ailment which caused the death of General Torrence was Bright's disease. The funeral will probably be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the house. The Rev. Thomas C. Hall, of the Fourth Presbyterian church will officiate. Interment will be at Rosehill.
Had a Fine War Record
General Torrence was born in Mercer county, Pa., March 15, 1843. Before he was 10 years of age he closed his school books and started out to make his own way in the world. His first employment was at the blast furnaces in his native state, where he learned the blacksmith trade, proving such a diligent and capable workman that before his 16th year he was promoted to the position of foreman. Torrence remained connected with blast furnaces until the breaking of the civil war, when he enlisted as a private in Company A, One Hundred and Fifth regiment, Ohio volunteer infantry. He almost immediately was appointed a non-commissioned officer. As such he took the field, and served faithfully and bravely with his regiment through all the campaigns in which it participated down to and including the battle of Perryville, in which he received four wounds. Being pronounced physically disabled for further service he was discharged honorably from the army, at a later period being granted a life pension by the United States government.
Capture of the Rebel Leader Morgan.
When able to leave the army hospital he returned to Ohio and took command of a band organized to capture the rebel raider, Morgan. In this he was successful and at the end of this service went to Newcastle, where for a period of years he was re-engaged in the work of supervising furnaces. The ensuing two years he traveled in the south on his own account as an expert in furnace and mill construction and repair. Torrence came to Illinois in 1869, and entered the service of the Bridgeport Iron company at Bridgeport. In the following year he became connected with Joliet Iron and Steel company, building several large furnaces in various points in Wisconsin and Michigan.
(The Daily Journal - Freeport, Illinois - Monday, November 02, 1896 - Page 3)
The will of General Joseph T. Torrence was filed in the probate court Tuesday, the value of the estate being placed at $650,000. The personal property is set down at $400,000 and the realty, according to the petition, represents $250,000. The bulk of the estate is to be held by the trustees for Mrs. Jessie Norton Torrence Magoun, daughter of the decedents. To Frank Torrence, of Bement, Ill, a brother; Mrs. James H. Torrence, Mrs. Wm. and Mrs. Chas. Gulleford, of Warren, O., sisters of the decedent, are allowed $1,000 each.
(Marietta Daily Leader - 7 November 1896)
TORRENCE DEAD.
Well-Known and Prominent Citizen of Chicago.
BEGAN HIS LIFE AS A BLACKSMITH
Distinguished Himself in the War as a Brave Soldier and the Officer Who Captured the Rebel Raider, General Morgan - Commanded Chicago's Forces During the Riots of 1877 - An Able and Successful Manager in Business.
Chicago, Nov. 2. - General Joseph T. Torrence died at 9 o'clock Saturday evening at his home, 88 Bellevue place. Though the general had been confined to his bed for a fortnight only he had not been well for many months. Since the middle of the summer his physician, Dr. R.D. MacAuthur, had realized his condition was serious. The ailment which caused the death of General Torrence was Bright's disease. The funeral will probably be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the house. The Rev. Thomas C. Hall, of the Fourth Presbyterian church will officiate. Interment will be at Rosehill.
Had a Fine War Record
General Torrence was born in Mercer county, Pa., March 15, 1843. Before he was 10 years of age he closed his school books and started out to make his own way in the world. His first employment was at the blast furnaces in his native state, where he learned the blacksmith trade, proving such a diligent and capable workman that before his 16th year he was promoted to the position of foreman. Torrence remained connected with blast furnaces until the breaking of the civil war, when he enlisted as a private in Company A, One Hundred and Fifth regiment, Ohio volunteer infantry. He almost immediately was appointed a non-commissioned officer. As such he took the field, and served faithfully and bravely with his regiment through all the campaigns in which it participated down to and including the battle of Perryville, in which he received four wounds. Being pronounced physically disabled for further service he was discharged honorably from the army, at a later period being granted a life pension by the United States government.
Capture of the Rebel Leader Morgan.
When able to leave the army hospital he returned to Ohio and took command of a band organized to capture the rebel raider, Morgan. In this he was successful and at the end of this service went to Newcastle, where for a period of years he was re-engaged in the work of supervising furnaces. The ensuing two years he traveled in the south on his own account as an expert in furnace and mill construction and repair. Torrence came to Illinois in 1869, and entered the service of the Bridgeport Iron company at Bridgeport. In the following year he became connected with Joliet Iron and Steel company, building several large furnaces in various points in Wisconsin and Michigan.
(The Daily Journal - Freeport, Illinois - Monday, November 02, 1896 - Page 3)
The will of General Joseph T. Torrence was filed in the probate court Tuesday, the value of the estate being placed at $650,000. The personal property is set down at $400,000 and the realty, according to the petition, represents $250,000. The bulk of the estate is to be held by the trustees for Mrs. Jessie Norton Torrence Magoun, daughter of the decedents. To Frank Torrence, of Bement, Ill, a brother; Mrs. James H. Torrence, Mrs. Wm. and Mrs. Chas. Gulleford, of Warren, O., sisters of the decedent, are allowed $1,000 each.
(Marietta Daily Leader - 7 November 1896)
Well-Known and Prominent Citizen of Chicago.
BEGAN HIS LIFE AS A BLACKSMITH
Distinguished Himself in the War as a Brave Soldier and the Officer Who Captured the Rebel Raider, General Morgan - Commanded Chicago's Forces During the Riots of 1877 - An Able and Successful Manager in Business.
Chicago, Nov. 2. - General Joseph T. Torrence died at 9 o'clock Saturday evening at his home, 88 Bellevue place. Though the general had been confined to his bed for a fortnight only he had not been well for many months. Since the middle of the summer his physician, Dr. R.D. MacAuthur, had realized his condition was serious. The ailment which caused the death of General Torrence was Bright's disease. The funeral will probably be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the house. The Rev. Thomas C. Hall, of the Fourth Presbyterian church will officiate. Interment will be at Rosehill.
Had a Fine War Record
General Torrence was born in Mercer county, Pa., March 15, 1843. Before he was 10 years of age he closed his school books and started out to make his own way in the world. His first employment was at the blast furnaces in his native state, where he learned the blacksmith trade, proving such a diligent and capable workman that before his 16th year he was promoted to the position of foreman. Torrence remained connected with blast furnaces until the breaking of the civil war, when he enlisted as a private in Company A, One Hundred and Fifth regiment, Ohio volunteer infantry. He almost immediately was appointed a non-commissioned officer. As such he took the field, and served faithfully and bravely with his regiment through all the campaigns in which it participated down to and including the battle of Perryville, in which he received four wounds. Being pronounced physically disabled for further service he was discharged honorably from the army, at a later period being granted a life pension by the United States government.
Capture of the Rebel Leader Morgan.
When able to leave the army hospital he returned to Ohio and took command of a band organized to capture the rebel raider, Morgan. In this he was successful and at the end of this service went to Newcastle, where for a period of years he was re-engaged in the work of supervising furnaces. The ensuing two years he traveled in the south on his own account as an expert in furnace and mill construction and repair. Torrence came to Illinois in 1869, and entered the service of the Bridgeport Iron company at Bridgeport. In the following year he became connected with Joliet Iron and Steel company, building several large furnaces in various points in Wisconsin and Michigan.
(The Daily Journal - Freeport, Illinois - Monday, November 02, 1896 - Page 3)
The will of General Joseph T. Torrence was filed in the probate court Tuesday, the value of the estate being placed at $650,000. The personal property is set down at $400,000 and the realty, according to the petition, represents $250,000. The bulk of the estate is to be held by the trustees for Mrs. Jessie Norton Torrence Magoun, daughter of the decedents. To Frank Torrence, of Bement, Ill, a brother; Mrs. James H. Torrence, Mrs. Wm. and Mrs. Chas. Gulleford, of Warren, O., sisters of the decedent, are allowed $1,000 each.
(Marietta Daily Leader - 7 November 1896)
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