Princeton newspaper February 1893

Wm. Daniel Kirkpatrick (Jan 31, 1832 - Feb 14,1893)-

Death of a Gallant Soldier and Good Citizen

The sad news was brought to this city Tuesday morning of the death of W. D. Kirkpatrick, of Owensville. His death was not unexpected, he having been for years a sufferer from diseases contracted in the army during the rebellion. His sufferings were borne with fortitude and an uncomplaining spirit which was wonderful. Mr. Kirkpatrick was a man of positive opinions,

undaunted spirit and warm impulses, who made firm and steadfast friends, and will be sincerely mourned by those who were so fortunate as to make his acquaintance.

His age was 61 years, and he leaves a wife and four children, John, Edward, Abram and Hattie, all grown.

Patriotic to the core he enlisted at the breaking out of the war in Co. H, 17th Indiana, and was promoted to the proud position of color-bearer of the regiment, which he held till the war was over, his courage being thoroughly tested and vouched for in the wannest praise by his comrades. More fortunate than many color-bearers, blood was never drawn on him but once, at Farmington, Tenn., where the lobe of his right ear was shot away. No more gallant soldier or truer patriot ever lived. He was a member of the G.A.R. and A.O.U.W.

The funeral will be held in the Old Baptist church at Owensville, Thursday afternoon, 16th, at 1 o'clock, conducted by the G.A.R. A special rate of 60

cents for the round trip to Owensville will be given and a large number from Princeton and other places will attend.

A special meeting of Archer Post G.A.R., will be held Wednesday evening to make arrangements for the funeral.

AT REST

Large Attendance at the Funeral of W. D. Kirkpatrick

The funeral of W. D. Kirkpatrick was held at Owensville Thursday afternoon, and the large number present attested to the estimation in which he was held. A large party of friends and members of Archer Post, G.A.R. took the morning train and were joined at Fort Branch by John H. Holtman, Reinhard Strauswig and Wm. Smith of Evansville, members of the same

company with Mr. Kirkpatrick, as well as a number of Stephen B. Meade post, Ft. Branch.

Arriving at Owensville they were joined by Wasson post, and proceeded to G.A.R. hall, where all arrangements were completed. By request of the deceased Archer post took charge of the ceremonies, and at 1 o'clock the procession formed and marched to the Regular Baptist church, where the funeral exercises were held. This large edifice was unable to seat all who attended and many were compelled to stand. After the reading of a Bible lesson and prayer by Rev. Mr. Nash, Rev. W. D. Murray, who had been selected by Mr. Kirkpatrick, having during the war been a member of

the same brigade, preached an eloquent and fervid sermon, his text being Hebrews 11 :iv, "By it, he being dead, he yet speaketh." The remarks of Mr. Murray were so appropriate and his feelings so visibly touched while recounting the virtues and earnestness of the deceased as a man, a

patriot, and a Christian as to touch a responsive chord in the minds of his hearers. After the sermon a prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Edwards, followed by remarks by Mr. Nash. An opportunity was then given to take a last look at the departed, after which the procession was reformed, Archer Post and old comrades in the lead, followed by Princeton lodge, A.O.U.W.. and proceeded to the Odd Fellow's cemetery. The beautiful rituals of the G.A.R. and A.O.U.W. were recited at the grave, and all that was mortal of one who had been so true a friend and comrade was laid to rest.

Gerald Spore