McCAMMACK, Henry - CW - Putnam

Henry McCammack, a pioneer resident of Putnam County died at his home on east Washington Street about 10:30 o’clock Tuesday night, his death following a stroke of apoplexy which occurred Sunday afternoon, Mr. McCammack who was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James McCammack, both old settlers of Belle Union was born in the vicinity of that town Jan 1, 1848.  Mr. McCammack is survived by a widow, Mrs. Mary Rainey McCammack.  When the Civil War broke out Mr. McCammack enlisted in the 141st Indiana Volunteers and was ordered to the field of battle. After serving for some months he was taken sick and returned to his home in this county.  After recuperating from his illness, Mr. McCammack again enlisted, this time joining the 115th Indiana Regiment. He served through the remainder of the war with this regiment.  After returning to the war Mr. McCammack was united in marriage with Miss America Chadd.  They made Indianapolis their home for a number of years and until the death of Mrs. McCammack.  On Sept 19, 1888 Mr. McCammack and Miss Mary L. Rainey a resident of Indianapolis were married. They resided in Indianapolis for about 11 years after their wedding. They then moved to this county and for several  years resided on their farm about four miles east of this city. They lived there until about two years ago when they moved to this city, occupying a house on east Washington Street. Besides the widow, Mr. McCammack leaves one brother, Samuel McCammack of this county and one sister, Mrs. Ameda Hurst of Kansas.  He has many other relatives and a large circle of friends residing in the county.  Mr. McCammack was the father of several children all of whom, however are now deceased.