Oxford Times, November 25, 1863
Death of Addison Beardsley: With regret we record the death of Addison Beardsley. He was one of that noble few who was willing to endure the perils and hardships of war, and if necessary to die for his country. At home he was always a dutiful son, an affectionate brother, and was much esteemed and respected by all. When about to enlist, he was reasoned with and the gloomy picture of a soldier's life set before him to dissuade him from his purpose. But his reply was that somebody would have to die, and it might as well be him as anyone. His object was to serve his country, and well and faithfully he performed his duty. All the information received from his officers, friends and fellow soldiers adds luster to his character. In camp life he was ever laboring for the comfort of his associates, and on the battle field his powerful arm and determined spirit dealt horror to the foe. In the engagement at Shepherdstown (while bearing dispatches) in July last, he was captured and taken a prisoner to Richmond. He sleeps on Belle Island, where he died, and was respectfully buried. Entombed in the sacred soil he gave his life to defend, no monument marks his resting place. But when treason is banished from the land and Patriotism shall rear a monument worthy of her noble sons, his Epitaph will be written. His funeral will be attended at the Universalist Chruch in Oxford, next Sunday, November 29th, at one o'clock. the Rev. C.E. Hewes of Hamilton will officiate.
Oxford Times, March 30, 1864
Death of George Lamphere: With melancholy regret we so often record the death of someone of our brave soldiers. It is no common event when one of our country's noblest sons falls a Martyr in the glorious cause of freedom; when one of the powerful arms which was raised against rebellion becomes nerveless and a heart that beat with patriotism ceases to throb. George Lamphere was a soldier of the illustrious 10th N.Y. Cavalry, who have so nobly earned a reputation and so generously given their lives for the accomplishment of their object. And there was no one of their number who more faithfully performed his duty, or better secured the favor of his officers, and fellow soldiers. After an absence of 14 months in which time he endured the hardships and shared the glory of many battles, he received a furlough and returned to share with his loved ones the pleasures of home and then return to the field of duty. But-- "He sleeps his last sleep / He has fought his last battle, / No sound can awake him to glory again." On rising ground near his own dwelling surround by trees whose fragrant blossoms perfume the air, is a gentle mound which marks his resting place. And here will his countrymen oft times repair and shed the pious tear in holy reverence for his heroic virtues, and kindle anew the fire of patriotism in their hearts.
"Awake not his slumbers, tread lightly around, / 'Tis the grave of a freeman--'tis liberty's mound! / Oh! wake not the hero, his battles are o'er, / Let him rest, calmly rest, on his dear native shore, / While the stars and stripes of our country shall wave. / O'er the land that can boast of a Washington's grave."
His funeral will be attended at the Free Will Baptist Church in the east part of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], next Sunday, April 3d, 1864. B.
Oxford Times, June 15, 1864
Soldiers at Home: Orson Crumb of the 10th Cavalry who was very seriously wounded at Sulphur Springs last fall, and taken a prisoner to Richmond, and subsequently in hospital for many months, returned last week, and is doing well. He has a fair prospect of comfortable health, if not entire recovery from his wounds. John Raynor of the same regiment is also at home, and although suffering from a hip disease, is full of pluck and startling experiences of the soldier's life.
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