Mahan - John R. - CW
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, 12 January 1894
Col. John R. Mahan, of Greencastle, and a gentleman well known in this city, died last Thursday and was buried on Saturday. He was one of the substantial citizens of Putnam county. During the war he was lieutenant colonel of the 14th Regiment, colonel of the 55th, and afterwards colonel of the 115th, and commanded a brigade during the latter part of his service. - Kim H.
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Wednesday, 10 January 1894
Col. John R. Mahan, of Greencastle, and a gentleman well known in this city, died last Thursday and was buried on Saturday. He was one of the substantial citizens of Putnam County. During the war he was lieutenant colonel of the 14th Regiment, colonel of the 115th, and commanded a brigade during the latter part of his service.
Source: Indianapolis News 4 January 1894
Greencastle, jan 4 - Col. John R. Mahan died last night at his residence in this city, of genearl debility. He wa sin his 70th year. Mr. Mahan served as sheriff of Putnam County from 1858 to 1860 when he enlisted in the 14th Indiana Regiment, his company being known as the "Asbury Guards." He was afterward chosen major and lt. colonel of the regiment. He was also colonel of the 55th Regiment and was placed in command at Camp Morton on the expiration of its term of service, when he assisted in organizing several regiments.