FRAME, James B. (1842-1926)

FRAME

Posted By: Karon Velau (email)
Date: 6/29/2023 at 14:35:09

James B. Frame
(April 21, 1842 – April 10, 1926)

New Virginian, New Virginia, Iowa, Thurs., April 22, 1926, p.1
War Veteran Called by Death
After a lingering illness James B. Frame, pioneer citizen and veteran of the Civil War, passed away at his home near Osceola last Saturday, April 10. A sketch of his useful life read as a part of the funeral services is as follows:
James Bracken Frame, son of Thomas and Mary Bracken Frame, was born at Poland, Trumbull County, Ohio, April 21, 1842, where he attended school and grew to manhood. He answered President Lincoln’s first call for volunteers and served three years in Co. E., 23rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry, the organization which later gave two presidents to the United States. He took part in McClelland’s Pensular Campaign, was in the battle of Second Bull Run, South Mountain and Antetiem, in addition to a number of minor engagements in West Virginia. He was wounded on the firing line at Antetiem, Md., and was honorably discharged from the service as a result of such wounds. Returning to his native state, he decided to go west and came to Iowa, locating in Washington County in 1865, where he was engaged in farming. In 1868 he moved to Warren County, settled south of Indianola, near the village of Medora, where he was engaged in farming, and stock raising until 1899, when he moved to the home east of Osceola where he has since resided. On January 21, 1876, he was united in marriage to Miss Eliza Ogle of Warren County, to which union two sons were born – W. O. Frame of Herrin, Ill., and C. H. Frame of Jamison, Iowa. Mr. Frame during his entire life manifested a deep interest in politics and in the welfare of his country, sometimes opposing what the majority favored, but always giving unselfish consideration to the needs of his country and his local community. His advise to this sons and the many other young men he came in contact with were along these lines and are well remembered by them. His last year on earth was one of considerable physical pain, but through it all he was cheerful, enjoying the society of his many kind friends who frequently called on him to brighten his otherwise dark hours and telling them and his family who so dearly cherished him that they would after the end on earth be reunited on the other shore. He was a member of the local G.A.R. Post and of which membership he was very proud. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife and sons before mentioned and his five grandchildren to whom he was very much attached. In the presence of many relatives and friends, including members of the Osceola Post of the G.A.R. who attended in a body to pay their last respects, the funeral services were conducted from the Osceola M.E. church Tuesday afternoon by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Burnett. Following the preliminary services at the church a concourse of relatives and friends in automobiles accompanied the remains to Indianola where interment was made in the Indianola cemetery. Sincere sympathy is extended to the grief stricken companion and her devoted sons and others who mourn the loss of this beloved father. – Osceola Sentinel