Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 242, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 October 1915 — Obituary. [ARTICLE]

Obituary.

Burgess Henry Dillon, son of Abner and Nancy Howe Dillon, was born in Wabash county, Ind., February 13, 1843, and was one of four children, Amanda Morlan, of Rensselaer, who survives him; Mrs. Alton Grant, who died Oct. 23, 1OT9; and Eli, his brother, who lost his life in the civil war. He removed with his parents to Rensselaer in 1850, which has been his home except a few years he resided at Fair Oaks, Ind., and one year in Oklahoma. He was united in marriage with Martha Morlan, youngest daughter of Joseph and Myalma Morlan, on Jah. 20, 1875, by Elder D. L. Halstead. This union was broken by the death of his wife on Christmas day, 1877, at the age of 28 years. To this union was born one daughter,! Mrs. Edna Rishling, with whom he l made his home, having devoted his life to her as both father and mother, with marked love and kindness. At the age of 19 years he enlisted in Co. K, of the 20th Indiana Regiment, and served four years in the civil war, during which time he served in 15 active engagements, besides many skirmishes, and though he came out of the war with his strength apparently as good as ever, recent years have seen him break swiftly and we can attribute his illness to the active service rendered during those years of hardships which he bore so willingly. He was known by everyone as one of the most loved of the old soldiers, was ready to lend a helping hand and often working beyond kis Strength for the care of a friend or comrade. In 1887 he united with tlhe Christian church at Fair Oaks, Ind., but after removing to Rensselaer he attended the Church of God, though still retaining his membership in the Christian church. He was also a. faithful member of G. A. R. Post Net 84, of Rensselaer, never being absent from a meeting of his Post when his health would permit his attendance. He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Rishling, and one sister, Mrs. Amanda Morlan, of Rensselaer, and other relatives and a host of admiring and loving friends. '