Clarridge, Nathan P. (1843–1898)

CLARRIDGE, MILLER, GARBER, WINN, LEPPO

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Date: 7/9/2004 at 17:43:43

Fairfield Weekly Journal
January 26, 1898, page 4

Nathan P. Clarridge was born in Fayette county, Ohio, Mar. 14th, 1843, and died at his home near Libertyville, Jan. 18, 1898 at 6 a.m. Early in life he moved with his parents to Jefferson county where he spent the remainder of his life, with the exception of three years service in the civil war. He enlisted in Co. B., 19th, Iowa Infantry, Aug. 9, ’62 and was honorably discharged in ’65. He took part in the following battles. At Prairie Grove, Ark. Dec. ’62. Van Buren, Ark., Dec. ’62. Vicksburg, Miss., ’63. Yazoo City, ’63, and Brownsville, Tex. ’63. Franklin Creek, Miss. ’64. Spanish Fort, Ala. ’65. After his return from the army he attended Axline Academy at Fairfield, where he made the acquaintance of Miss Sarah E. Miller, whom he married Feb. 21, ’67. Four children were born to them, two of them are still living. His wife passed away about a year and a half ago. Mr. Clarridge was a respected citizen, strictly honest as a business man, kind and considered in this social relations. He was a member of Lewis G. Baldwin Post. No. 279 G. A. R., and served as Adjutant from the time of its organization. He had been a member of the Presbyterian church at Libertyville for a long time in which faith he died. His illness was brief and his death so unexpected that the community was shocked to learn of the sad event. The funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian church, Rev. Bollam officiating, after which the members of the Post conducted the burial services at the Fell cemetery. He leaves two sons to mourn his loss.

Fairfield Weekly Journal
January 26, 1898, page 8

Friday’s Daily
The will of the late Nathan P. Clarridge of Libertyville was filed for probate today.

Fairfield Weekly Journal
January 26, 1898, page 4

In Memoriam
At a meeting of Lewis G. Balding Post No. 279 G. A. R. the following memorial was adopted.
WHEREAS, Once more we are called upon to mourn the loss of one of our members, Comrade Nathan P. Clarridge, who was removed by death.
RESOLVED: That in the death of our beloved brother and comrade our order and especially our Post sustains a great and irreparable loss.
Ever since the organization of our Post in Feb. 1884, Comrade Clarridge has been our faithful and efficient adjutant.
Ever prompt in the discharge of every duty. A zealous and earnest Patriot and Soldier of the late war. He defended our government and our flag in the ordeal of many terrible battles, until victory for the right was won. An unostentatious and honored member of our community, respected by all who knew him. His work is done. The battle of life is won. He has gone to his rest.
RESOLVED: That we deeply sympathize with the family and relatives, in their great bereavement.
RESOLVED: That the county papers be requested to publish the above memorial.
D. W. Garber
F. Winn
D. Leppo, Committee.

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