LEATH, William E. - L-Obituaries

William E. LEATH was born in Warren County, Indiana June 5, 1844 and died at his home in Sterling July 23, 1917 aged 73 years 1 months and 18 days. He was the son of Silas & Mary Ann BABRY Leath, who emigrated from Virginia in an early day. His father was a carpenter by trade and died when William was very young. At the age of 4 William was bound out as an orphan. In Feb 1862 he enlisted in Co. C 2nd Batallion US Infantry. He fought at Cedar Mountain in August 1862 being captured at that place, was confined in Libby Prison and Belle isle six weeks and then paroled. He returned to the army and fought again at Fredricksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettsyburg, Mine Run and Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Laurel Hill, Cold Harbor, Tolapatomay Creek, North Anna, Bethesda Church, Petersburg and the Weldon RR at which place he was taken prisoner. He was taken to Ft. Hamilton, NY where he received his discharge from a faithful and honorable service for 3 years and 3 months. March 18, 1871 he was married to Sallie A. NEAL, daughter of Nathan Neal. To this union were born 10 children: the sons, Joseph of Indianapolis; William of Veedersburg; Edward of Nebraska. The daughers are Winnie WOOD of Hillsboro; Augusta RILEY of Princetown; Lina BOSWELL of Cayuga,; Amelia HAWKINS of Veedersburg. The deceased members are: Anna who departed this life, Oct 27, 1892 at age 16 years; James died 21 years ago; being 16 years of age; Clancy J, the youngest son died in infancy. In early life Brother Leath united with the church at Center Chapel and was always interested in church work, having been connected with the Sterling Christian Church after his removal to that place until four years ago he and his companion became members of the United Brethren Church at Veedersburg. -- typed by kbz