LEITH, William

LEITH

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 6/29/2006 at 13:52:42

"Fairfield Ledger", Thurs., Feb. 27, 1862, Pg. 3, Col. 2

PASSED AWAY. It is with emotions of sorrow that we are called upon to record the death of Mr. William LEITH, who, for some time, was enlisted in the service of his country with the members of Co. E, belonging to the 2d Iowa Regiment. After a severe illness of almost two months, he departed this life on Saturday evening last. His remains were conveyed to their last resting place on Sunday afternoon, attended with military honors, and followed by a large concourse of citizens. The deceased was a gentleman whose many generous qualities of mind and heart won for him the confidence and respect of a large circle of friends. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss. Thus we see that Death still continues to stalk abroad in our midst, marking out here and there a victim to its relentless grasp, and sealing upon our minds an impression of the truth that, one by one, we are passing away.

*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s) mentioned.