☆～ VETERAN, CIVIL WAR (1861-1865) ～☆
Thompson enlisted on 17 Jan, 1865 as a Private. On 17 Jan, 1865, he mustered into Company A, 17th Indiana Infantry. He was mustered out on 5 Jun, 1865.
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After an illness of over 16 months, during which time every aid and kindness possible was bestowed, Thompson L. Fowler, aged 70, and old soldier, a prominent churchman, Republican and a valuable citizen, died Tuesday evening at the home on west 2nd street. While the end was expected the shock was none the less to the family and friends.
Thompson L. Fowler was born on December 21, 1844 and died on October 19, 1915, aged 70 years, 9 months and 29 days. Mr. Fowler was native of Washington County, Indiana, where he resided with the exception of a short time spent in Clarke County, of this state, until about the age of 25, when he came to Monroe County. He united with the Christian Church early in life, and has always been a consistent and conscientious member thereof. Mr. Fowler served as trustee of Perry township for 4 years and was a most efficient officer.
He was married to Elizabeth C. Gabbart in 1872, who died on Feb 27, 1884, and to this union was born two sons, James O. and Harry L., who both reside in Bloomington.
He was again united in marriage to Miss Grace Mathers on Nov 16, 1884, and to this union was born two sons, Thomas F. of Lafayette, and Edward L. of Bloomington. Mr. Fowler is the last of a family of ten children.
He is survived by the devoted widow and the four sons above named.
Mr. Fowler enlisted in the service of his country at the age of 18 and served to the end of the war, as gallant a soldier as ever followed the flag. He was a kind father and husband, and an ideal citizen, liked and trusted by all.
There will be short services at the home on west 2nd street at 1 o'clock Thursday, after which the remains will be taken to Clear Creek church where services will be had at 2:30, and interment in the adjoining cemetery. Services in charge of Rev. W. H. Smith of Kirkwood Avenue Christian church. The active pall bearers will be six nephews – Benj. Morris, Frank Morris, John P. Fowler, Geo. W. Fowler, A. F. Pryor and Samuel Morris. The honorary pall bearers will be six members from Grand Army post.
The Grand Army of which Mr. Fowler was a member, has selected the following honorary pall bearers: T. C. Whisnand, E. S. Smallwood, J. H. Eaton, Wm. Pauley and Samuel Stevens.
Source: Bloomington Daily Telephone, 20 Oct, 1915
☆～ VETERAN, CIVIL WAR (1861-1865) ～☆
Thompson enlisted on 17 Jan, 1865 as a Private. On 17 Jan, 1865, he mustered into Company A, 17th Indiana Infantry. He was mustered out on 5 Jun, 1865.
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After an illness of over 16 months, during which time every aid and kindness possible was bestowed, Thompson L. Fowler, aged 70, and old soldier, a prominent churchman, Republican and a valuable citizen, died Tuesday evening at the home on west 2nd street. While the end was expected the shock was none the less to the family and friends.
Thompson L. Fowler was born on December 21, 1844 and died on October 19, 1915, aged 70 years, 9 months and 29 days. Mr. Fowler was native of Washington County, Indiana, where he resided with the exception of a short time spent in Clarke County, of this state, until about the age of 25, when he came to Monroe County. He united with the Christian Church early in life, and has always been a consistent and conscientious member thereof. Mr. Fowler served as trustee of Perry township for 4 years and was a most efficient officer.
He was married to Elizabeth C. Gabbart in 1872, who died on Feb 27, 1884, and to this union was born two sons, James O. and Harry L., who both reside in Bloomington.
He was again united in marriage to Miss Grace Mathers on Nov 16, 1884, and to this union was born two sons, Thomas F. of Lafayette, and Edward L. of Bloomington. Mr. Fowler is the last of a family of ten children.
He is survived by the devoted widow and the four sons above named.
Mr. Fowler enlisted in the service of his country at the age of 18 and served to the end of the war, as gallant a soldier as ever followed the flag. He was a kind father and husband, and an ideal citizen, liked and trusted by all.
There will be short services at the home on west 2nd street at 1 o'clock Thursday, after which the remains will be taken to Clear Creek church where services will be had at 2:30, and interment in the adjoining cemetery. Services in charge of Rev. W. H. Smith of Kirkwood Avenue Christian church. The active pall bearers will be six nephews – Benj. Morris, Frank Morris, John P. Fowler, Geo. W. Fowler, A. F. Pryor and Samuel Morris. The honorary pall bearers will be six members from Grand Army post.
The Grand Army of which Mr. Fowler was a member, has selected the following honorary pall bearers: T. C. Whisnand, E. S. Smallwood, J. H. Eaton, Wm. Pauley and Samuel Stevens.
Source: Bloomington Daily Telephone, 20 Oct, 1915
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