Funeral Held for Veteran Yesterday
J. R. Bowersox, 96, above, one of three remaining Civil War veterans in Republic County and resident for 64 years, died at the home of his daughter in Courtland Monday. Funeral services were held yesterday with interment in the Belleville cemetery.
JOHN BOWERSOX, 96, DIES AT COURTLAND
Funeral tor One of Three Remaining Civil War Veterans Held Yesterday.
Death of John R. Bowersox Monday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Dora Larsen, Courtland, removed one of Republic County's three remaining Civil War veterans. Ninety-six years of age, Mr. Bowersox had been ill health for some time and became bedfast about two weeks ago with pneumonia.
Funeral services for Mr. Bower were held yesterday from the Larsen home at Court land and interment was made in the Belleville cemetery. The Rev. P. 0. Davis was in charge of the service. Robert E. Gordon Post No. 133 paid military honors in services at the graveside ceremony.
Mr. Bowersox homesteaded in Republic County 69 years ago this fall, coming from Illinois in a covered wagon.
At the age of 18 he served the Civil War as an 'orderly at Gen. Wallace's headquarters during the battle of Pittsburg Landing and Shiloh, carrying messages to General, Grant's headquarters. He was engaged in the battle of Cornith and Chattanooga, serving under General Sherman.
Republic County's two surviving veterans of the Civil War are A. M. Bettis of Scandia and Allen Millen of Republic. A fourth veteran, Milton Hancock, of Belleville, died on July 19, this year.
Was Born in 1842
Son of David F. and Matilda Bowersox, John Richard Bowersox was born in Carrol County, Maryland, on October 25, 1842, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs Dora Larsen, Courtland, October. 16, 1939 at the age of 96 years, 11 months, 22 days. In 1857 he moved with his parents to York County Pennsylvania, then to Dark County Ohio, and later to a farm near Greenville Ohio.
On September 12, 1861, at the age of 18 years, he enlisted in Company E. Fifth Ohio Cavalry for service in the Union Army. After serving for three years and three months he was honorably discharged on November 21, 1864.
On December 24, 1866, at New Madison, 0hio., he was united in marriage to Gertrude Axer. To this union, five children wore born. She preceded him in death, on Dec 24, 1928, on their sixty-second wedding anniversary. He moved to Galesburg, Ill, where he was employed by the Galesburg Cattle Feeding Company, later moving to a farm near Cameron, Ill.
In the fall of 1870, he drove to Kansas in a covered wagon, taking up a homestead in Union Township, Republic County, Kansas. He was public spirited and always supported all things leading to the progress and up-building of his community.
The first church service, school meeting for organization, and township election were held in his home in 1871. He member served as a member of the school board for over 25 years. He was also active in county affairs and was a member of the first jury in Republic County, helped sponsor the first county fair, and was the first president of the Republic County Mutual Insurance company and a charter member of the John Brown G.A. R. Post No. 44.
In March 1908, he retired from the farm and moved to Belleville, where he erected a home at 1702 Street.
In 1913 he moved to Longmont, Colo., where he resided until 1928. After the death of his wife, he returned to his home in Belleville, residing with his son Arlie E. and family until August 2, 1939, when he came to the home of his daughter Mrs. Dora Larsen.
He leaves to mourn his passing five children, Dora M.Larsen, Courtland, Dr. U. S. G. and Arlie E.of Longmont, Dr. Minnie B. Erwin of Miami, and Orville L. of Littleton, 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one brother J. M.Bowersox of Palisade, and a host of relatives and friends.
The Belleville Telescope
Belleville, Kansas
19 Oct 1939, Thu-page 1
J. R. Bowersox, 96, above, one of three remaining Civil War veterans in Republic County and resident for 64 years, died at the home of his daughter in Courtland Monday. Funeral services were held yesterday with interment in the Belleville cemetery.
JOHN BOWERSOX, 96, DIES AT COURTLAND
Funeral tor One of Three Remaining Civil War Veterans Held Yesterday.
Death of John R. Bowersox Monday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Dora Larsen, Courtland, removed one of Republic County's three remaining Civil War veterans. Ninety-six years of age, Mr. Bowersox had been ill health for some time and became bedfast about two weeks ago with pneumonia.
Funeral services for Mr. Bower were held yesterday from the Larsen home at Court land and interment was made in the Belleville cemetery. The Rev. P. 0. Davis was in charge of the service. Robert E. Gordon Post No. 133 paid military honors in services at the graveside ceremony.
Mr. Bowersox homesteaded in Republic County 69 years ago this fall, coming from Illinois in a covered wagon.
At the age of 18 he served the Civil War as an 'orderly at Gen. Wallace's headquarters during the battle of Pittsburg Landing and Shiloh, carrying messages to General, Grant's headquarters. He was engaged in the battle of Cornith and Chattanooga, serving under General Sherman.
Republic County's two surviving veterans of the Civil War are A. M. Bettis of Scandia and Allen Millen of Republic. A fourth veteran, Milton Hancock, of Belleville, died on July 19, this year.
Was Born in 1842
Son of David F. and Matilda Bowersox, John Richard Bowersox was born in Carrol County, Maryland, on October 25, 1842, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs Dora Larsen, Courtland, October. 16, 1939 at the age of 96 years, 11 months, 22 days. In 1857 he moved with his parents to York County Pennsylvania, then to Dark County Ohio, and later to a farm near Greenville Ohio.
On September 12, 1861, at the age of 18 years, he enlisted in Company E. Fifth Ohio Cavalry for service in the Union Army. After serving for three years and three months he was honorably discharged on November 21, 1864.
On December 24, 1866, at New Madison, 0hio., he was united in marriage to Gertrude Axer. To this union, five children wore born. She preceded him in death, on Dec 24, 1928, on their sixty-second wedding anniversary. He moved to Galesburg, Ill, where he was employed by the Galesburg Cattle Feeding Company, later moving to a farm near Cameron, Ill.
In the fall of 1870, he drove to Kansas in a covered wagon, taking up a homestead in Union Township, Republic County, Kansas. He was public spirited and always supported all things leading to the progress and up-building of his community.
The first church service, school meeting for organization, and township election were held in his home in 1871. He member served as a member of the school board for over 25 years. He was also active in county affairs and was a member of the first jury in Republic County, helped sponsor the first county fair, and was the first president of the Republic County Mutual Insurance company and a charter member of the John Brown G.A. R. Post No. 44.
In March 1908, he retired from the farm and moved to Belleville, where he erected a home at 1702 Street.
In 1913 he moved to Longmont, Colo., where he resided until 1928. After the death of his wife, he returned to his home in Belleville, residing with his son Arlie E. and family until August 2, 1939, when he came to the home of his daughter Mrs. Dora Larsen.
He leaves to mourn his passing five children, Dora M.Larsen, Courtland, Dr. U. S. G. and Arlie E.of Longmont, Dr. Minnie B. Erwin of Miami, and Orville L. of Littleton, 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one brother J. M.Bowersox of Palisade, and a host of relatives and friends.
The Belleville Telescope
Belleville, Kansas
19 Oct 1939, Thu-page 1
Funeral Held for Veteran Yesterday
J. R. Bowersox, 96, above, one of three remaining Civil War veterans in Republic County and resident for 64 years, died at the home of his daughter in Courtland Monday. Funeral services were held yesterday with interment in the Belleville cemetery.
JOHN BOWERSOX, 96, DIES AT COURTLAND
Funeral tor One of Three Remaining Civil War Veterans Held Yesterday.
Death of John R. Bowersox Monday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Dora Larsen, Courtland, removed one of Republic County's three remaining Civil War veterans. Ninety-six years of age, Mr. Bowersox had been ill health for some time and became bedfast about two weeks ago with pneumonia.
Funeral services for Mr. Bower were held yesterday from the Larsen home at Court land and interment was made in the Belleville cemetery. The Rev. P. 0. Davis was in charge of the service. Robert E. Gordon Post No. 133 paid military honors in services at the graveside ceremony.
Mr. Bowersox homesteaded in Republic County 69 years ago this fall, coming from Illinois in a covered wagon.
At the age of 18 he served the Civil War as an 'orderly at Gen. Wallace's headquarters during the battle of Pittsburg Landing and Shiloh, carrying messages to General, Grant's headquarters. He was engaged in the battle of Cornith and Chattanooga, serving under General Sherman.
Republic County's two surviving veterans of the Civil War are A. M. Bettis of Scandia and Allen Millen of Republic. A fourth veteran, Milton Hancock, of Belleville, died on July 19, this year.
Was Born in 1842
Son of David F. and Matilda Bowersox, John Richard Bowersox was born in Carrol County, Maryland, on October 25, 1842, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs Dora Larsen, Courtland, October. 16, 1939 at the age of 96 years, 11 months, 22 days. In 1857 he moved with his parents to York County Pennsylvania, then to Dark County Ohio, and later to a farm near Greenville Ohio.
On September 12, 1861, at the age of 18 years, he enlisted in Company E. Fifth Ohio Cavalry for service in the Union Army. After serving for three years and three months he was honorably discharged on November 21, 1864.
On December 24, 1866, at New Madison, 0hio., he was united in marriage to Gertrude Axer. To this union, five children wore born. She preceded him in death, on Dec 24, 1928, on their sixty-second wedding anniversary. He moved to Galesburg, Ill, where he was employed by the Galesburg Cattle Feeding Company, later moving to a farm near Cameron, Ill.
In the fall of 1870, he drove to Kansas in a covered wagon, taking up a homestead in Union Township, Republic County, Kansas. He was public spirited and always supported all things leading to the progress and up-building of his community.
The first church service, school meeting for organization, and township election were held in his home in 1871. He member served as a member of the school board for over 25 years. He was also active in county affairs and was a member of the first jury in Republic County, helped sponsor the first county fair, and was the first president of the Republic County Mutual Insurance company and a charter member of the John Brown G.A. R. Post No. 44.
In March 1908, he retired from the farm and moved to Belleville, where he erected a home at 1702 Street.
In 1913 he moved to Longmont, Colo., where he resided until 1928. After the death of his wife, he returned to his home in Belleville, residing with his son Arlie E. and family until August 2, 1939, when he came to the home of his daughter Mrs. Dora Larsen.
He leaves to mourn his passing five children, Dora M.Larsen, Courtland, Dr. U. S. G. and Arlie E.of Longmont, Dr. Minnie B. Erwin of Miami, and Orville L. of Littleton, 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one brother J. M.Bowersox of Palisade, and a host of relatives and friends.
The Belleville Telescope
Belleville, Kansas
19 Oct 1939, Thu-page 1
J. R. Bowersox, 96, above, one of three remaining Civil War veterans in Republic County and resident for 64 years, died at the home of his daughter in Courtland Monday. Funeral services were held yesterday with interment in the Belleville cemetery.
JOHN BOWERSOX, 96, DIES AT COURTLAND
Funeral tor One of Three Remaining Civil War Veterans Held Yesterday.
Death of John R. Bowersox Monday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Dora Larsen, Courtland, removed one of Republic County's three remaining Civil War veterans. Ninety-six years of age, Mr. Bowersox had been ill health for some time and became bedfast about two weeks ago with pneumonia.
Funeral services for Mr. Bower were held yesterday from the Larsen home at Court land and interment was made in the Belleville cemetery. The Rev. P. 0. Davis was in charge of the service. Robert E. Gordon Post No. 133 paid military honors in services at the graveside ceremony.
Mr. Bowersox homesteaded in Republic County 69 years ago this fall, coming from Illinois in a covered wagon.
At the age of 18 he served the Civil War as an 'orderly at Gen. Wallace's headquarters during the battle of Pittsburg Landing and Shiloh, carrying messages to General, Grant's headquarters. He was engaged in the battle of Cornith and Chattanooga, serving under General Sherman.
Republic County's two surviving veterans of the Civil War are A. M. Bettis of Scandia and Allen Millen of Republic. A fourth veteran, Milton Hancock, of Belleville, died on July 19, this year.
Was Born in 1842
Son of David F. and Matilda Bowersox, John Richard Bowersox was born in Carrol County, Maryland, on October 25, 1842, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs Dora Larsen, Courtland, October. 16, 1939 at the age of 96 years, 11 months, 22 days. In 1857 he moved with his parents to York County Pennsylvania, then to Dark County Ohio, and later to a farm near Greenville Ohio.
On September 12, 1861, at the age of 18 years, he enlisted in Company E. Fifth Ohio Cavalry for service in the Union Army. After serving for three years and three months he was honorably discharged on November 21, 1864.
On December 24, 1866, at New Madison, 0hio., he was united in marriage to Gertrude Axer. To this union, five children wore born. She preceded him in death, on Dec 24, 1928, on their sixty-second wedding anniversary. He moved to Galesburg, Ill, where he was employed by the Galesburg Cattle Feeding Company, later moving to a farm near Cameron, Ill.
In the fall of 1870, he drove to Kansas in a covered wagon, taking up a homestead in Union Township, Republic County, Kansas. He was public spirited and always supported all things leading to the progress and up-building of his community.
The first church service, school meeting for organization, and township election were held in his home in 1871. He member served as a member of the school board for over 25 years. He was also active in county affairs and was a member of the first jury in Republic County, helped sponsor the first county fair, and was the first president of the Republic County Mutual Insurance company and a charter member of the John Brown G.A. R. Post No. 44.
In March 1908, he retired from the farm and moved to Belleville, where he erected a home at 1702 Street.
In 1913 he moved to Longmont, Colo., where he resided until 1928. After the death of his wife, he returned to his home in Belleville, residing with his son Arlie E. and family until August 2, 1939, when he came to the home of his daughter Mrs. Dora Larsen.
He leaves to mourn his passing five children, Dora M.Larsen, Courtland, Dr. U. S. G. and Arlie E.of Longmont, Dr. Minnie B. Erwin of Miami, and Orville L. of Littleton, 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one brother J. M.Bowersox of Palisade, and a host of relatives and friends.
The Belleville Telescope
Belleville, Kansas
19 Oct 1939, Thu-page 1
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