Rensselaer Republican, Volume 18, Number 20, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 January 1886 — Obituary. [ARTICLE]

Obituary.

, KLAM D. FAIRCHILD. Died at bis residence id beMotte, Jasper county Ind., Jan., 6th 1886, of consumption, aged 40 years, 6 months, 54 days. He was born in Hancock county Ohio, June 12, 1846. In March 1885 his parents moved to Putnam county, Ohio, where he lived with them until the war of 1861 had broke out, and in June 1862|was enrolled as musician in the 87 O V 1., was taken prisoner at the surrender of Harpers Ferry, afterwards paroled and finally exchanged. On the 11th day of Feb., 1863 was mustered as a musician of company D. 2>lst O. V. I. at Murfreesborough, Tennessee, and was with the army of the Cumberlaind from Atlanta to the Sea, and on the 25th day of July 1865, was discharged at Louisville, Kentucky, by reason of general order No., 26, Heauquarters of the Army of the X enneßßee -

In the winter of 1865-6 he moved to this county, in company with h$ parents, who are still living in Keener township, In 1869 he married Miss Effie M. Garis, of Keener township, who sftvives him, and who is now, in point of length of residence, the oldest settler in the township. Six children were born to this union, the oldest of which, Nina, a promising and interesting girl, died 3 years ago. The others are still living—a bright and lovable family.

The funeral services were held at the school house, in DeMotte, on Jan., Bth, and were conducted by the Rev. Bradbury, assisted by Rev. Markham. A Friend. A CARD FROM MRS. FAIRCHILD. To the many kind and generous friends, both far and near, who have done so much to bring light and comfort into this midnight of sorrow, I desire in behalf of myself and my dear children, to express the deepest gratitude of our hearts. For every sweet word of sympathy, spoken or written; for every generous thought and deed; for every kind service so ten dered and so nobly given; and for every precious word of loving appreciation concerning him, who was the very life of our life, and the stay and joy of our hearts and home, may heaven send abundant and abiding reward. Ever most gratefully, Effie M. Fairchild. DeMotte, Jan., 11, 1886.