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William Caughey

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Comrade William Caughey, who was a soldier of two regiments during the late war for the Union—that in # Co. A 91st Ohio, and served in Co. A 117. having having served honorably and faithfully, and having two honorable discharges.
The deceased was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, March 31, 1824, and was therefore 73 years, 8 months, and 6 days old when he died. He had been failing, and unable to do any work for about ten years before his death, and for the past two or three years was unable to be about, his enfeebled condition being the result of hardship and exposure during the army service.
Religiously, Mr. Caughey was originally a Presbyterian, belonging to what was known as the ‘Seceders.’ Then when this branch united with another he became a member of the United Presbyterian, and was at one time an elder. Having no church of his choice in Robinson he affiliated with the Christian Church here, and was for some time a teacher in the Sunday School.
The funeral took place Friday at 10:00 a.m. from his residence, services being conducted by Elder W. C. Swartz, after which the remains were followed to the cemetery by a number of old comrades and friends, and there laid away to rest.
He was a kind man and a good neighbor, and while he will be missed, all are glad to know, that he will be missed, all are glad to know that he was ready for the change which give him release from pain and trouble.

Notes & Sources:
Article in Robinson Argus, December 9, 1897.  Contributed by Gerald R. Steffy, 6206 N. Hamilton Road, Peoria, IL 61614.

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