Death of a soldier - Lieut. G.G. Donnelly, April 1863

 Oxford Times, May 27, 1863

Lieut. G.G. Donnelly--The friends of this brave man have received news of his death.  When he enlisted into the 114th Regiment he was pastor of the Baptist Church in Afton, Chenango county, and he left his charge and proceeded with his regiment as lieutenant of one of the companies to New Orleans, in Gen Banks' expedition; where he saw considerable hard service.  Just before his death he had been quite sick, but had so far recovered as to be doing duty when by accident he fell through a draw bridge, while out on picket, at Brashear City, La., April 26th.  He had been in the ministry but about three years, and was beloved by his Chruch at Afton, and the community at large.  He left a pleasant home, and kind friends, and associated himself with those who went forth to fight for the old flag, the Stars and Stripes, and has fallen a victim to this wicked Rebellion, at the age of 89.  His widow will have the sympathy of all her neighbors and friends--Oneonta Herald.