GRAHAM, Milton 1836 - 1905

GRAHAM, BATES

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 11/19/2023 at 19:37:03

"Jefferson County Republican"
Friday, March 24, 1905
Page 8, Column 5

THE BOYS of 1861--.65

The annual state encampment of the Grand army of the Republic will be held at Oskaloosa this year.

Comrade Milt GRAHAM is reported quite sick. ...

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Wednesday, March 29, 1905
Page 4, Column 7

Death of Milton GRAHAM.

Milton GRAHAM, a long time resident of Jefferson county, died at his home in this city Monday evening, after a short illness from pneumonia.

Mr. GRAHAM was born in Petersburg, Pa., Aug. 11, 1836, and grew to manhood there. In 1857 the family removed to Marshal county Ill., and during the civil war he joined the army. On his discharge from the army he came to Jefferson county and located and later was married to Willie (sic - Willia) Ann BATES. To them were born eight children, five of whom are still living, and prove a great comfort to the bereaved wife and mother. They are Ted and Lonnie, in Oklahoma, Gertie, Lonia and Ervin, at home.

Deceased was a valued and faithful member of the Knights of Pythias, also of the G. A. R. encampment. He was a member of the Methodist church. He has filled a number of public offices in the county and since last January has served as an overseer of the city poor. Funeral services will be conducted from the home today at 2 o'clock p.m. by Rev. Thos. Osborne, assisted by Prof. McMurtry. The G. A. R. and W. R. C. lodges will attend in a body. Interment will be made in Evergreen cemetery.

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"Jefferson County Republican"
Friday, March 31, 1905
Page 8, Column 5

OBITUARY.

Milton, son of Daniel and Dorcas GRAHAM, was born near Petersburg, Pa., August 1, 1835. When he was but four years old his mother died and he made his home with his grandmother. At the age of 14 he began work on a Canal packet, remaining there for some time. After this he learned the carpenter trade. When he was 21 years old his father's family moved to Marshall county, Ill. In 1862 he heard his country's call and enlisted in the 86th Ill. Inft. A very interesting narrative compiled by Mr. GRAHAM tells the story of his army life in part, as the narrative was not finished when his great commander summoned him to headquarters of higher service. He served under Rosecrans, Phil Sheridan and U. S. Grant. He was in the battles of the Chickamaugua, Chattanooga, Henesaw Mt., and Jonesboro, and saw many minor skirmishes. His record as a private soldier is an enviable and an honorable record for any soldier.

He was married to Sarah W. A. BATES at Salina, Ia., May 26, 1871. Eight children were born to them, four sons and four daughters. One son, Louis C., and two daughters, Olive E. and Lillis M. dying in early life. Five children survive, W. T. , Lonnie D. Gertie E. Lonia B., and Ervin F.

Mr. GRAHAM was of a quiet and retiring disposition and honest to the core, and enjoyed the implicit confidence of a wide circle of friends. July 14, 1897 he united with the M. E. church in this city, under the pastorate of Rev. J. A. Boatman, continuing faithful to his trust until he was mustered out of the earthly service to enter the ranks of the higher command, the final summons reaching him Monday evening, March 27, at 6:45. "At even time it was light."

The funeral services were held at the family residence Wednesday, at 2 p.m.; conducted by Rev. Thos Osborn, assisted by Prof. McMurtry.

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"Jefferson County Republican"
Friday, April 14, 1905
Page 5, Column 3

A MEMORIAL.

In honor and in memory of our two Comrades, Milton GRAHAM and Uncle Jeff Haywood, who so recently answered the last tattoo.

This poem is submitted for publication. It has been copyrightted (sic) and is being set to music.

The G. A. R. Boys.
By P. Cary, 1905.

Come all you brave grand army boys,
And listen to my song,
About the boys that marched away,
In eighteen hundred and sixty-one.

The grandest band of Union boys,
Dressed in their suits of blue--
Who marched to Dixey's sunny land
To fight the rebel crew.

Their work they done so nobly,
The world was all surprised,
Any many wonder yet to see
So many of those boys alive.

Yet when we think that he who made,
Man from a lump of clay,
Could preserve those boys that wore the blue,
That marched against the host of gray.

And now since forty years have past,
When we meet this jolly band,
We feel that we should raise our hat,
And take them by the hand.

For they this county did redeem,
And made it free for all
The grand and noblest place to live,
On this terrestrial ball.

Those boys are passing fast away,
Their work is almost done;
Their steps are on the declining road,
Their race is almost run.

And when the last tattoo shall sound,
To call them hence away,
They'll join the redeemed grand army above,
And live through endless day.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Tuesday, April 18, 1905
Front Page, Column 3

In Memoriam.

COMRADE MILTON GRAHAM,
late private Co. C, 86th Ill. Vol. Inft., died at Fairfield, Iowa, March 27, 1905, aged 68 years, seven months and sixteen days. Thus another comrade has responded to the last call of our Grand Commander. Comrade GRAHAM was a brave soldier, ever ready to respond wherever duty called him. By his death the post has lost a true comrade, neighbor and friend, and always for the past ten years at his post for duty as adjutant of the post when health would permit; his family a loving and kind husband and father. We, therefore, extend to the bereaved family our sincere sympathy, and we commend them to the loving care and help of our Grand Commander, who doeth all things well.

Be it resolved, by George Strong Post, No. 19, G. A. R. that a copy of this resolution be handed to the bereaved family and the same be recorded in the post records, and a copy published in the Fairfield papers, and that the chair of the adjutant of the post be draped in morning (sic) for thirty days. By order of committee,

H. P. Bosworth,
John DeMarsa,
A. W. Jaques.

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Wednesday, April 19, 1905
Page 7, Column 5

In Memoriam.

George Strong Post No. 19, G. A. R., Comrade Milton GRAHAM,

Comrade Milton GRAHAM, late private Co. C, 86th Ills. vol-inft., died at Fairfield, Iowa, March 27th, 1905, aged 68 years, seven months and sixteen days. Thus another comrade has responded to the last call of our Grand Commander. Comrade GRAHAM was a brave soldier, ever ready to respond wherever duty called him. By his death the post has lost a true comrade, neighbor and friend, and always for the past ten years at his post for duty as adjutant of the post when health would permit; his family a loving and kind husband and father. We therefore extend to the bereaved family our sincere sympathy, and we commend them to the loving care and help of our Grand Commander who doeth all things well.

Be it resolved by George Strong Post, No. 19, G. A. R., that a copy of this resolution be handed to the bereaved family and the same be recorded in the post records, and a copy published in the Fairfield papers, and that the chair of the adjutant of the post be draped in mourning for thirty days. By order of committee,

H. P. BOSWORTH,
JOHN DeMARSH,
A. W. JAQUES,
Committee.

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Note: Buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Lot SDiv.2-028. Wife Willia Ann BATES GRAHAM died in 1935 and was buried with him. The G. A. R. is the Grand Army of the Republic, the fore-runner of the American Legion.