Tag Archives: GAR

Switzerland County GAR Officers – 1887

The following article about the GAR in Switzerland County, Indiana appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 13 Jan 1887 – Page 4, Column 3
See also: Switzerland County Military Records

G. A. R.
Officers for Ensuing Year.

Charles W. Heath Post, No. 109, East Enterprise, Ind.:

  • Crawford Miller, P. C.
  • Theodore Wells, S. V. C.
  • Henry Tinker, J. V. C.
  • Thomas Lakeman, O. D.
  • George Armstrong, O. G.
  • Mortimer Longwood, Chap.
  • John VanOsdol, Sarg.
  • Jerry Hollcroft, Guard
  • John Wiley, Q. M.
  • E. A. Laseur, Adjutant

The officers of this Post were installed last Saturday by Capt. J. F. Simpson, Past P. C., assisted by F. J. Moxley, of Vevay. John Morris and Mr. Ake were mustered. Oysters and other refreshments were served. Visitors from Florence and other Posts were present and the old boys had a pleasant meeting.

Maj. Patton Post, No. 157, Vevay:

  • F. J. Moxley, P. C.
  • D. M. Miller, S. V. C.
  • W. H. Lamson, J. V. C.
  • Thomas H. Downey, Q. M.
  • W. J. Baird, Adjutant
  • Dr. Wm. Freeman, Surgeon
  • B. W. VanOsdol, Chap.
  • John D. Pavey, O. D.
  • James E. Kincaid, Q. M. S.
  • B. Klenburg, O. G.
  • George R. McKay, S. M.

Hiram W. Williamson Post, No. 465, Florence:

  • John H. Daubenheyer, P. C.
  • Robert Kline, S. V. C.
  • Wm. Stoops, J. V. C.
  • Anthony Teile, Surg.
  • Cornelius Miller, Chap.
  • Joseph Patterson, Q. M.
  • Wm. Givens, O. D.
  • Joseph Bonnell, O. G.

The Post will meet Jan. 15, at 1 o’clock, for installation of officers and other business.