Wood, Anderson 1823-1900

WOOD

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke-volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:33

Source: Hull Index (5-11-1900)

Born: December 21, 1823
Died: May 7, 1900

AN OLD VETERAN MUSTERED OUT

On Monday morning Comrade Anderson Wood at his home in Hull answered his last roll-call and was mustered out of the ranks of the living and into the vast army of the dead.

Comrade Wood was born at Fort Wayne, Indiana, December 21st, 1823. He enlisted in Co. G., 27th Regt. Wis. Infantry Volunteers in August 1862. After a hard three years of service he was given his discharge at Brownsville, Texas. In 1869 he and his family removed to Iowa and in 1872 they settled upon the homestead so long occupied by them northwest of town. A couple of years ago he and his faithful wife removed permanently into town to remain in rest and contentment among friends.

The funeral took place on Wednesday forenoon from the Catholic Church, interment taking place in the cemetery adjoining the Church. Beautiful flowers were furnished by friends and the W.R.C. Ladies which took away some of the somber effects of death. The old soldiers as far as able were present at their comrade’s burial their halting steps and grizzled looks signaling the certain change that constantly await them.

Comrade Woods leaves a wife, a daughter and three sons to mourn the departure of a kind father and a loving husband.