North Adams Transcript
September 1,1926

OLDEST MEMBER OF
G.A.R. PASSES AWAY

Jeremiah Hurlbut, 91, Had
Fine Civil War Record

TWO ENLISTMENTS

Served in First Battle of Bull Run
Well-Known Throughout This Section

Jeremiah H. Hurlbut, 91, Civil war veteran and oldest living member of C.D. Sanford post, Grand Army of the Republic, died at 1:30 o'clock this morning at the home of his son, Edward S. Hurlbut of 142 Brooklyn street following an illness of about two weeks.

Born in Williamstown October 23, 1835, Mr. Hurlbut spent his boyhood days in that town, and there learned the harness making business. He later sought employment at the old tannery yard on Union street while still a resident of Williamstown. When Civil war broke out he went to Bennington, Vt., and enlisted with Company A in the 2nd Vermont Infantry, and was sent to a camp stationed at that time on Bedloe's Island, where the Statue of Liberty stands today.

Although Mr. Hurlbut's first war experience was only 15 months' duration, he participated in the first battle of Bull Run, was later taken sick and finally given his discharge, returning to Williamstown to recover. After several months at home he regained his vigor and re-enlisted in the same company , serving until the end of the war, eight months later. He received his final discharge at David's Island after a brilliant war career.

After the war he lived for some time in Bennington, Vt., and later, about 48 years ago, came to North Adams to live. He was engaged in selling tinware for a time, later he drove horses on a logging job and then became employed at the livery stables owned by the late James H. Flagg and Fond Myers. He was an expert horseman and a born lover of horses. He retired several years ago and had since been living at his sons' home on Brooklyn street.

He was a man of unusual physique and retained his memory until his recent illness. He was a man of excellent character and had made a host of friends during the many years he lived in this city. His death will be regretted by all who knew him. Besides being a member of the C.D. Sanford post, he was a member of the First Congregational church. He was twice married, his first wife died 44 years ago and his second wife died several years ago.

He is survived by seven sons, Landon T. of Brookline, Henry H., Edward S., John H., Thomas S., Jeremiah H., and Richard T Hurlbut, all of North Adams; two daughters, Mrs. James Nugent and Mrs. George Hewitt of North Adams, 26 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 in the Grand Army hall and Rev. W.W. Rock of the First Congregational church will conduct the services. Interment will be in Hillside cemetery.