Reason T. Hudgel (1838 - 1931)

HUDGEL, MILLER, PATTERSON, MARTINE

Posted By: Barry Mateer (email)
Date: 1/9/2024 at 15:48:15

The Osceola Tribune
June 9, 1931

The community was shocked on Decoration Day afternoon to learn that Reason T. Hudgel, one of the few remaining Civil War veterans, had died at 1:45 that afternoon following a brief illness with pneumonia. He was taken ill on Thursday night and at the advanced age of over 92 years could not withstand the attack and passed away as stated above. He had been in his usual good health and while suffering from a cold was on the streets greeting his friends in his usual cheerful and happy manner.

Decoration Day was one of the “big days” for Uncle Reese and he was looking forward to taking his usual part in the exercise of that day. But instead he passed away to join his comrades when have gone before.

Relatives from a distance who were here to attend the funeral of R.T. Hudgel last Monday were Wm. J Hudgel and Miss Jessie Hudgel, of Sloan, Iowa; Dick Hudgel and four children of Anthon, Iowa; A. Miller and wife, Erve Patterson and wife and Pearl Martine and family of Des Moines.

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Sioux City Journal of July 27, 1930
Brothers 89 and 91 years old, are veterans of the Civil War

Two of what rapidly diminishing army of patriots who fought for the preservation of the union almost 70 years ago are brothers who now are enjoying their annual visit together, discussing old times and remarkable progress made since civil war days.

These two survivors are William J. Hudgel, 89 years old, Sloan, Ia. and Reason T. Hudgel, 91 years old, New Virginia, Ia. Reason Hudgel is visiting his brother at Sloan, a custom that has become an annual affair.

Despite the advanced age of the two war veterans, both maintain a clear mind and are unusually happy. Neither has been attached with infirmities that prevent walking.

Both brothers were born in Fairfield county, Ohio, William on September 25, 1840, and Reason on November 1, 1838. When the war broke out both enlisted, William in company D, Thirty-ninth Iowa Infantry, and Reason in company M. First Colorado cavalry. Reason re-enlisted at the end of his first period of service, joining company H. of the First Colorado cavalry.

William was captured, but escaped by jumping through a window. He was short through the neck, but the bullete fortunately missed the jugular vein, and his recovery was merely a matter of time. During his term of service, William was with Gen. Sherman in that memorable march to the sea.

Reason served his enlistment terms in the western army, operating chiefly in Colorado, Texas and New Mexico. He escaped the ordeal without suffering any serious wounds. He served a total of 4 years, 2 months and 14 days in service while his brother had a record of 2 years, 9 months and 12 days.

Both men are members of G.A.R. posts. William at Sioux City and Reason at Osceola, Ia.

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