Obituary June 1911:
DEATH OF J. H. LIPP, CIVIL WAR MARINE
Was Prominent in Ellis Post and Was in Business Here for Thirty-five Years
CAPTURED BY SEMMES
Jacob H. Lipp, aged 72 years, a veteran of the Civil War, having been connected for four years with the United States Marine Corps, died on Tuesday at his home, 28 West Haines Street after an illness of eight months.
He was a past commander of Ellis Post, and one of the oldest members of Germantown Lodge, Knights of Pythias and Walker Lodge of Odd Fellows. He was a member of the board of directors of The Germantown Business Men's Association.
He was born in Germany, December 23, 1839, coming to this country at the age of 12 years and locating in Germantown. He learned the trade of house painting, and for thirty-five years was engaged in business for himself.
His two sons, Joseph and Charles, with their mother, survive him.
The funeral took place this afternoon, Ellis Post being in charge. Interment was made at Ivy Hill Cemetery.
N. K. Ployd, long a close friend of Mr. Lipp writes thus about him: The recent death of Past Post Commander Jacob H. Lipp, of Ellis Post, recalls memories not only of the War for the Union, but pleasant memories of more than a half century.
Many years ago the Lipp family left their humble home in Germany and settled in historic Germantown. Jacob was born in Germany in 1839 and upon his arrival here entered the painting business and in time became a master mechanic.
When the flag of his adopted country was assailed, he, with most of his old associates in upper Germantown, took up arms to defend the flag. He entered the naval service, where he became a conspicuous figure and never flinched during the four years' service.
For a long period Comrade Lipp served in a United States ship which had been detailed to watch the movement of the Confederate privateer Alabama, commanded by Captain Semmes, but Semmes was equally watchful of his pursuers and always evaded them.
Later on, after entering the New York naval station the marines were ordered to report at California, going on one of the Vanderbilt steamers, and, strange to say, they were overtaken by Captain Semmes and made prisoners of war. Captain Semmes had no use for the steamer or the unarmed marines. He bonded the steamer and paroled the prisoners, who were permitted to proceed on their journey to the California station.
At the expiration of his term of service Comrade Lipp returned to his Germantown home to take up his old business and live in a united country he helped to save. The writer was closely associated with Comrade Lipp for upwards of fifty years, and therefore speaks from experience.
As an officer of Ellis Post, Comrade Lipp served most faithfully. Three long years of constant service as an official brought him almost daily intact with sick and dying comrades, and his devotion to all that was good and holy made a true hero. His term as post commander was eventful, and although suffering with a most painful disease, he never neglected duty and at the expiration of his term of service was presented with a badge of honor, and the thanks to the surviving comrades. As a business man he enjoyed the confidence of all. His devotion as a husband, father, citizen, speaks well for the dead comrade. He possessed a big and true heart. Now his sufferings are over and he rests from his labors, but his works do follow him. Another photograph must leave its place on the post gallery, and be placed in the gallery of dead heroes. Another name in bronze will be added to the long list of dead heroes on the "roll of honor" at Market Square. Another vacant chair, draped in mourning will be placed at the post altar. The surviving comrades whose ranks are rapidly diminishing, will follow him to the grave, and perform the last sad rites, Another mound at peaceful Ivy Hill Cemetery with a flag flying, will be added to the scores of silent sleepers there-heroes like John T. Harrison, Chaplain Miller, Widdis, Schaeffer, Humes, Lauts, Logan, Keyser, West, Lennon, W. Ployd, Barnes, Martindell, Why, Tourison, Hart, Boisbrun, Stoddart, McCombs, Nielson, Shrivers, Everly, and a hundred other brave heroes who were willing to sacrifice all to save the Nation's life.
"They have slept their last sleep,
They have fought their last fight."
NKP.
DEATH OF J. H. LIPP, CIVIL WAR MARINE
Was Prominent in Ellis Post and Was in Business Here for Thirty-five Years
CAPTURED BY SEMMES
Jacob H. Lipp, aged 72 years, a veteran of the Civil War, having been connected for four years with the United States Marine Corps, died on Tuesday at his home, 28 West Haines Street after an illness of eight months.
He was a past commander of Ellis Post, and one of the oldest members of Germantown Lodge, Knights of Pythias and Walker Lodge of Odd Fellows. He was a member of the board of directors of The Germantown Business Men's Association.
He was born in Germany, December 23, 1839, coming to this country at the age of 12 years and locating in Germantown. He learned the trade of house painting, and for thirty-five years was engaged in business for himself.
His two sons, Joseph and Charles, with their mother, survive him.
The funeral took place this afternoon, Ellis Post being in charge. Interment was made at Ivy Hill Cemetery.
N. K. Ployd, long a close friend of Mr. Lipp writes thus about him: The recent death of Past Post Commander Jacob H. Lipp, of Ellis Post, recalls memories not only of the War for the Union, but pleasant memories of more than a half century.
Many years ago the Lipp family left their humble home in Germany and settled in historic Germantown. Jacob was born in Germany in 1839 and upon his arrival here entered the painting business and in time became a master mechanic.
When the flag of his adopted country was assailed, he, with most of his old associates in upper Germantown, took up arms to defend the flag. He entered the naval service, where he became a conspicuous figure and never flinched during the four years' service.
For a long period Comrade Lipp served in a United States ship which had been detailed to watch the movement of the Confederate privateer Alabama, commanded by Captain Semmes, but Semmes was equally watchful of his pursuers and always evaded them.
Later on, after entering the New York naval station the marines were ordered to report at California, going on one of the Vanderbilt steamers, and, strange to say, they were overtaken by Captain Semmes and made prisoners of war. Captain Semmes had no use for the steamer or the unarmed marines. He bonded the steamer and paroled the prisoners, who were permitted to proceed on their journey to the California station.
At the expiration of his term of service Comrade Lipp returned to his Germantown home to take up his old business and live in a united country he helped to save. The writer was closely associated with Comrade Lipp for upwards of fifty years, and therefore speaks from experience.
As an officer of Ellis Post, Comrade Lipp served most faithfully. Three long years of constant service as an official brought him almost daily intact with sick and dying comrades, and his devotion to all that was good and holy made a true hero. His term as post commander was eventful, and although suffering with a most painful disease, he never neglected duty and at the expiration of his term of service was presented with a badge of honor, and the thanks to the surviving comrades. As a business man he enjoyed the confidence of all. His devotion as a husband, father, citizen, speaks well for the dead comrade. He possessed a big and true heart. Now his sufferings are over and he rests from his labors, but his works do follow him. Another photograph must leave its place on the post gallery, and be placed in the gallery of dead heroes. Another name in bronze will be added to the long list of dead heroes on the "roll of honor" at Market Square. Another vacant chair, draped in mourning will be placed at the post altar. The surviving comrades whose ranks are rapidly diminishing, will follow him to the grave, and perform the last sad rites, Another mound at peaceful Ivy Hill Cemetery with a flag flying, will be added to the scores of silent sleepers there-heroes like John T. Harrison, Chaplain Miller, Widdis, Schaeffer, Humes, Lauts, Logan, Keyser, West, Lennon, W. Ployd, Barnes, Martindell, Why, Tourison, Hart, Boisbrun, Stoddart, McCombs, Nielson, Shrivers, Everly, and a hundred other brave heroes who were willing to sacrifice all to save the Nation's life.
"They have slept their last sleep,
They have fought their last fight."
NKP.
Obituary June 1911:
DEATH OF J. H. LIPP, CIVIL WAR MARINE
Was Prominent in Ellis Post and Was in Business Here for Thirty-five Years
CAPTURED BY SEMMES
Jacob H. Lipp, aged 72 years, a veteran of the Civil War, having been connected for four years with the United States Marine Corps, died on Tuesday at his home, 28 West Haines Street after an illness of eight months.
He was a past commander of Ellis Post, and one of the oldest members of Germantown Lodge, Knights of Pythias and Walker Lodge of Odd Fellows. He was a member of the board of directors of The Germantown Business Men's Association.
He was born in Germany, December 23, 1839, coming to this country at the age of 12 years and locating in Germantown. He learned the trade of house painting, and for thirty-five years was engaged in business for himself.
His two sons, Joseph and Charles, with their mother, survive him.
The funeral took place this afternoon, Ellis Post being in charge. Interment was made at Ivy Hill Cemetery.
N. K. Ployd, long a close friend of Mr. Lipp writes thus about him: The recent death of Past Post Commander Jacob H. Lipp, of Ellis Post, recalls memories not only of the War for the Union, but pleasant memories of more than a half century.
Many years ago the Lipp family left their humble home in Germany and settled in historic Germantown. Jacob was born in Germany in 1839 and upon his arrival here entered the painting business and in time became a master mechanic.
When the flag of his adopted country was assailed, he, with most of his old associates in upper Germantown, took up arms to defend the flag. He entered the naval service, where he became a conspicuous figure and never flinched during the four years' service.
For a long period Comrade Lipp served in a United States ship which had been detailed to watch the movement of the Confederate privateer Alabama, commanded by Captain Semmes, but Semmes was equally watchful of his pursuers and always evaded them.
Later on, after entering the New York naval station the marines were ordered to report at California, going on one of the Vanderbilt steamers, and, strange to say, they were overtaken by Captain Semmes and made prisoners of war. Captain Semmes had no use for the steamer or the unarmed marines. He bonded the steamer and paroled the prisoners, who were permitted to proceed on their journey to the California station.
At the expiration of his term of service Comrade Lipp returned to his Germantown home to take up his old business and live in a united country he helped to save. The writer was closely associated with Comrade Lipp for upwards of fifty years, and therefore speaks from experience.
As an officer of Ellis Post, Comrade Lipp served most faithfully. Three long years of constant service as an official brought him almost daily intact with sick and dying comrades, and his devotion to all that was good and holy made a true hero. His term as post commander was eventful, and although suffering with a most painful disease, he never neglected duty and at the expiration of his term of service was presented with a badge of honor, and the thanks to the surviving comrades. As a business man he enjoyed the confidence of all. His devotion as a husband, father, citizen, speaks well for the dead comrade. He possessed a big and true heart. Now his sufferings are over and he rests from his labors, but his works do follow him. Another photograph must leave its place on the post gallery, and be placed in the gallery of dead heroes. Another name in bronze will be added to the long list of dead heroes on the "roll of honor" at Market Square. Another vacant chair, draped in mourning will be placed at the post altar. The surviving comrades whose ranks are rapidly diminishing, will follow him to the grave, and perform the last sad rites, Another mound at peaceful Ivy Hill Cemetery with a flag flying, will be added to the scores of silent sleepers there-heroes like John T. Harrison, Chaplain Miller, Widdis, Schaeffer, Humes, Lauts, Logan, Keyser, West, Lennon, W. Ployd, Barnes, Martindell, Why, Tourison, Hart, Boisbrun, Stoddart, McCombs, Nielson, Shrivers, Everly, and a hundred other brave heroes who were willing to sacrifice all to save the Nation's life.
"They have slept their last sleep,
They have fought their last fight."
NKP.
DEATH OF J. H. LIPP, CIVIL WAR MARINE
Was Prominent in Ellis Post and Was in Business Here for Thirty-five Years
CAPTURED BY SEMMES
Jacob H. Lipp, aged 72 years, a veteran of the Civil War, having been connected for four years with the United States Marine Corps, died on Tuesday at his home, 28 West Haines Street after an illness of eight months.
He was a past commander of Ellis Post, and one of the oldest members of Germantown Lodge, Knights of Pythias and Walker Lodge of Odd Fellows. He was a member of the board of directors of The Germantown Business Men's Association.
He was born in Germany, December 23, 1839, coming to this country at the age of 12 years and locating in Germantown. He learned the trade of house painting, and for thirty-five years was engaged in business for himself.
His two sons, Joseph and Charles, with their mother, survive him.
The funeral took place this afternoon, Ellis Post being in charge. Interment was made at Ivy Hill Cemetery.
N. K. Ployd, long a close friend of Mr. Lipp writes thus about him: The recent death of Past Post Commander Jacob H. Lipp, of Ellis Post, recalls memories not only of the War for the Union, but pleasant memories of more than a half century.
Many years ago the Lipp family left their humble home in Germany and settled in historic Germantown. Jacob was born in Germany in 1839 and upon his arrival here entered the painting business and in time became a master mechanic.
When the flag of his adopted country was assailed, he, with most of his old associates in upper Germantown, took up arms to defend the flag. He entered the naval service, where he became a conspicuous figure and never flinched during the four years' service.
For a long period Comrade Lipp served in a United States ship which had been detailed to watch the movement of the Confederate privateer Alabama, commanded by Captain Semmes, but Semmes was equally watchful of his pursuers and always evaded them.
Later on, after entering the New York naval station the marines were ordered to report at California, going on one of the Vanderbilt steamers, and, strange to say, they were overtaken by Captain Semmes and made prisoners of war. Captain Semmes had no use for the steamer or the unarmed marines. He bonded the steamer and paroled the prisoners, who were permitted to proceed on their journey to the California station.
At the expiration of his term of service Comrade Lipp returned to his Germantown home to take up his old business and live in a united country he helped to save. The writer was closely associated with Comrade Lipp for upwards of fifty years, and therefore speaks from experience.
As an officer of Ellis Post, Comrade Lipp served most faithfully. Three long years of constant service as an official brought him almost daily intact with sick and dying comrades, and his devotion to all that was good and holy made a true hero. His term as post commander was eventful, and although suffering with a most painful disease, he never neglected duty and at the expiration of his term of service was presented with a badge of honor, and the thanks to the surviving comrades. As a business man he enjoyed the confidence of all. His devotion as a husband, father, citizen, speaks well for the dead comrade. He possessed a big and true heart. Now his sufferings are over and he rests from his labors, but his works do follow him. Another photograph must leave its place on the post gallery, and be placed in the gallery of dead heroes. Another name in bronze will be added to the long list of dead heroes on the "roll of honor" at Market Square. Another vacant chair, draped in mourning will be placed at the post altar. The surviving comrades whose ranks are rapidly diminishing, will follow him to the grave, and perform the last sad rites, Another mound at peaceful Ivy Hill Cemetery with a flag flying, will be added to the scores of silent sleepers there-heroes like John T. Harrison, Chaplain Miller, Widdis, Schaeffer, Humes, Lauts, Logan, Keyser, West, Lennon, W. Ployd, Barnes, Martindell, Why, Tourison, Hart, Boisbrun, Stoddart, McCombs, Nielson, Shrivers, Everly, and a hundred other brave heroes who were willing to sacrifice all to save the Nation's life.
"They have slept their last sleep,
They have fought their last fight."
NKP.
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