GUDGELL, John D. 1833 -1888

GUDGELL, HAYWOOD

Posted By: Jane Adams (email)
Date: 4/5/2005 at 18:04:18

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, March 28, 1888
Page 3, Column 5

A Veteran Gone.

John D. GUDGELL, a veteran soldier of the war of the rebellion who has been a resident of Fairfield for a third of a century past, died at his home Monday evening from chronic malaria contracted in the service. He had been in ill health for many years, and confined to the house for five months past. Mr. GUDGELL was a native of Kentucky and 55 years of age. In 1861 he enlisted in Co F of the third Iowa cavalry and served full three years, proving one of the best of that company’s excellent soldiers. The greater part of his life was spent in this city, and it was here he married Miss Sophia HAYWOOD, who, with five children, survives him. The funeral occurs today at 2 o'clock, and will be conducted by George Strong Post of the G. A. R.

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Added by Admin, January 2024 --

"The Fairfield Tribune"
Wednesday Morning, March 28, 1888
Page 3, Column 2

... After a protracted illness, Mr. John D. GUDGELL died at his home in this city March 26, 1888. He was born March 7, 1833, in Anderson county, Kentucky, and came to Fairfield about thirty years ago. He enlisted Sept. 4, 1861, as a private and was discharged Sept. 19, 1864. He was a good soldier, and his old comrades, with many other friends, mourn his loss. ...

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Wednesday Morning, April 4, 1888
Page 3, Column 2

... George Strong Post, G. A. R., will hold public memorial services in honor of John D. GUDGELL at their hall Thursday evening, April 5th, at 7:30 o'clock. ...

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Admin note: Buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, IA, in Lot Old.P.379. Wife Lucinda Sophia HAYWOOD GUDGELL died in 1896 and was buried with him.

Admin note: The G. A. R. is the Grand Army of the Republic, the fore-runner of the American Legion.