J.W. WOLFE, OLD-TIME FIRE FIGHTER, ANSWERS THE LAST ALARM
STRUCK DOWN BY AUTO
Was a Member of Crocker Brigade and One of City's Well Known and Respected Citizens.
James W. Wolfe, one of Knoxville's few remaining G.A.R. veterans, died early Tuesday morning at the Mater hospital from injuries received Sunday morning about 8 o'clock when he was struck by a car near his home. As was his usual Sunday morning custom he went to the Claussen West End store for a bottle of milk and on returning, walked up the south side of the street a block and started to cross the highway to his home. In a car coming from the west, J.C. Greer, of Des Moines saw Mr. Wolfe and sounded his horn. Mr. Wolfe, who was more than halfway across the street, because of defective hearing and eyesight, became confused and stepped back and directly in the path of the car.
Mr. Greer stopped and took the injured man to the hospital, where it was found he had received a broken arm and several broken ribs. Later internal injuries developed and because of his advanced age, he was unable to withstand the shock of the accident and the injuries and passed away Tuesday morning.
James W. Wolfe, second son of Reece and Susan Miller Wolfe was born in Hillsboro, Ohio, March 24 1842 (1848) and passed away Tuesday morning, October 6, 1931, at the Mater hospital in Knoxville.
He was a veteran of the Civil War, having a splendid war record. James joined the Union Army with his father and older brother, lying about his age. James was only 14 when he first entered the fighting. He was actually born in 1848. Before he enlisted he was with Captain Taylor of Co. I, 4th Iowa Infantry, but illness made it imperative that he return home. He assisted Captain Cummings in organizing Co. F of the 8th Iowa Cavalry which was in rendezvous at Moravia, Iowa. He was ordered to Camp McClelland at Davenport for examination, but was not well enough to be accepted for service in the army. Not to be frustrated he returned to Knoxville and enlisted under General Hands in the 15th Iowa regiment. He returned to Camp McClelland and was mustered in Co. B of the 15th Iowa. He took the boat to St. Louis to join the regiment. They were marched off the boat and given rifles to enter the Battle of Shiloh.
He was married to Nancy Jane Seaburn, May 3, 1873. Four children were born of this union, all of whom with the widow survive. They are; Hollie of Ravenna, Ohio; Benjamin and Mrs. Grace Rhynsberger of Oskaloosa; and Reese S. of Knoxville. There are also ten grandchildren.
He was a member of the Iowa Crocker brigade.
He was a long time member of the K. of P. lodge at Knoxville and chief of the Knoxville fire department for 35 years. He had been a resident of Knoxville since the Civil war and until a few years ago had been engaged in the barber business
"Jim" as he was familarly known in Knoxville, was an eccentric individual, and about two years ago after quite a severe illness he made arrangements for his funeral, purchasing his casket, cemetery lot and making the arrangements with the undertakers.
Funeral services will be held today (this Thursday) afternoon at thee Methodist church, conducted by Rev. W.J. Fowler. Interment at Graceland cemetery, under the auspices of the K. of P. lodge.
STRUCK DOWN BY AUTO
Was a Member of Crocker Brigade and One of City's Well Known and Respected Citizens.
James W. Wolfe, one of Knoxville's few remaining G.A.R. veterans, died early Tuesday morning at the Mater hospital from injuries received Sunday morning about 8 o'clock when he was struck by a car near his home. As was his usual Sunday morning custom he went to the Claussen West End store for a bottle of milk and on returning, walked up the south side of the street a block and started to cross the highway to his home. In a car coming from the west, J.C. Greer, of Des Moines saw Mr. Wolfe and sounded his horn. Mr. Wolfe, who was more than halfway across the street, because of defective hearing and eyesight, became confused and stepped back and directly in the path of the car.
Mr. Greer stopped and took the injured man to the hospital, where it was found he had received a broken arm and several broken ribs. Later internal injuries developed and because of his advanced age, he was unable to withstand the shock of the accident and the injuries and passed away Tuesday morning.
James W. Wolfe, second son of Reece and Susan Miller Wolfe was born in Hillsboro, Ohio, March 24 1842 (1848) and passed away Tuesday morning, October 6, 1931, at the Mater hospital in Knoxville.
He was a veteran of the Civil War, having a splendid war record. James joined the Union Army with his father and older brother, lying about his age. James was only 14 when he first entered the fighting. He was actually born in 1848. Before he enlisted he was with Captain Taylor of Co. I, 4th Iowa Infantry, but illness made it imperative that he return home. He assisted Captain Cummings in organizing Co. F of the 8th Iowa Cavalry which was in rendezvous at Moravia, Iowa. He was ordered to Camp McClelland at Davenport for examination, but was not well enough to be accepted for service in the army. Not to be frustrated he returned to Knoxville and enlisted under General Hands in the 15th Iowa regiment. He returned to Camp McClelland and was mustered in Co. B of the 15th Iowa. He took the boat to St. Louis to join the regiment. They were marched off the boat and given rifles to enter the Battle of Shiloh.
He was married to Nancy Jane Seaburn, May 3, 1873. Four children were born of this union, all of whom with the widow survive. They are; Hollie of Ravenna, Ohio; Benjamin and Mrs. Grace Rhynsberger of Oskaloosa; and Reese S. of Knoxville. There are also ten grandchildren.
He was a member of the Iowa Crocker brigade.
He was a long time member of the K. of P. lodge at Knoxville and chief of the Knoxville fire department for 35 years. He had been a resident of Knoxville since the Civil war and until a few years ago had been engaged in the barber business
"Jim" as he was familarly known in Knoxville, was an eccentric individual, and about two years ago after quite a severe illness he made arrangements for his funeral, purchasing his casket, cemetery lot and making the arrangements with the undertakers.
Funeral services will be held today (this Thursday) afternoon at thee Methodist church, conducted by Rev. W.J. Fowler. Interment at Graceland cemetery, under the auspices of the K. of P. lodge.
J.W. WOLFE, OLD-TIME FIRE FIGHTER, ANSWERS THE LAST ALARM
STRUCK DOWN BY AUTO
Was a Member of Crocker Brigade and One of City's Well Known and Respected Citizens.
James W. Wolfe, one of Knoxville's few remaining G.A.R. veterans, died early Tuesday morning at the Mater hospital from injuries received Sunday morning about 8 o'clock when he was struck by a car near his home. As was his usual Sunday morning custom he went to the Claussen West End store for a bottle of milk and on returning, walked up the south side of the street a block and started to cross the highway to his home. In a car coming from the west, J.C. Greer, of Des Moines saw Mr. Wolfe and sounded his horn. Mr. Wolfe, who was more than halfway across the street, because of defective hearing and eyesight, became confused and stepped back and directly in the path of the car.
Mr. Greer stopped and took the injured man to the hospital, where it was found he had received a broken arm and several broken ribs. Later internal injuries developed and because of his advanced age, he was unable to withstand the shock of the accident and the injuries and passed away Tuesday morning.
James W. Wolfe, second son of Reece and Susan Miller Wolfe was born in Hillsboro, Ohio, March 24 1842 (1848) and passed away Tuesday morning, October 6, 1931, at the Mater hospital in Knoxville.
He was a veteran of the Civil War, having a splendid war record. James joined the Union Army with his father and older brother, lying about his age. James was only 14 when he first entered the fighting. He was actually born in 1848. Before he enlisted he was with Captain Taylor of Co. I, 4th Iowa Infantry, but illness made it imperative that he return home. He assisted Captain Cummings in organizing Co. F of the 8th Iowa Cavalry which was in rendezvous at Moravia, Iowa. He was ordered to Camp McClelland at Davenport for examination, but was not well enough to be accepted for service in the army. Not to be frustrated he returned to Knoxville and enlisted under General Hands in the 15th Iowa regiment. He returned to Camp McClelland and was mustered in Co. B of the 15th Iowa. He took the boat to St. Louis to join the regiment. They were marched off the boat and given rifles to enter the Battle of Shiloh.
He was married to Nancy Jane Seaburn, May 3, 1873. Four children were born of this union, all of whom with the widow survive. They are; Hollie of Ravenna, Ohio; Benjamin and Mrs. Grace Rhynsberger of Oskaloosa; and Reese S. of Knoxville. There are also ten grandchildren.
He was a member of the Iowa Crocker brigade.
He was a long time member of the K. of P. lodge at Knoxville and chief of the Knoxville fire department for 35 years. He had been a resident of Knoxville since the Civil war and until a few years ago had been engaged in the barber business
"Jim" as he was familarly known in Knoxville, was an eccentric individual, and about two years ago after quite a severe illness he made arrangements for his funeral, purchasing his casket, cemetery lot and making the arrangements with the undertakers.
Funeral services will be held today (this Thursday) afternoon at thee Methodist church, conducted by Rev. W.J. Fowler. Interment at Graceland cemetery, under the auspices of the K. of P. lodge.
STRUCK DOWN BY AUTO
Was a Member of Crocker Brigade and One of City's Well Known and Respected Citizens.
James W. Wolfe, one of Knoxville's few remaining G.A.R. veterans, died early Tuesday morning at the Mater hospital from injuries received Sunday morning about 8 o'clock when he was struck by a car near his home. As was his usual Sunday morning custom he went to the Claussen West End store for a bottle of milk and on returning, walked up the south side of the street a block and started to cross the highway to his home. In a car coming from the west, J.C. Greer, of Des Moines saw Mr. Wolfe and sounded his horn. Mr. Wolfe, who was more than halfway across the street, because of defective hearing and eyesight, became confused and stepped back and directly in the path of the car.
Mr. Greer stopped and took the injured man to the hospital, where it was found he had received a broken arm and several broken ribs. Later internal injuries developed and because of his advanced age, he was unable to withstand the shock of the accident and the injuries and passed away Tuesday morning.
James W. Wolfe, second son of Reece and Susan Miller Wolfe was born in Hillsboro, Ohio, March 24 1842 (1848) and passed away Tuesday morning, October 6, 1931, at the Mater hospital in Knoxville.
He was a veteran of the Civil War, having a splendid war record. James joined the Union Army with his father and older brother, lying about his age. James was only 14 when he first entered the fighting. He was actually born in 1848. Before he enlisted he was with Captain Taylor of Co. I, 4th Iowa Infantry, but illness made it imperative that he return home. He assisted Captain Cummings in organizing Co. F of the 8th Iowa Cavalry which was in rendezvous at Moravia, Iowa. He was ordered to Camp McClelland at Davenport for examination, but was not well enough to be accepted for service in the army. Not to be frustrated he returned to Knoxville and enlisted under General Hands in the 15th Iowa regiment. He returned to Camp McClelland and was mustered in Co. B of the 15th Iowa. He took the boat to St. Louis to join the regiment. They were marched off the boat and given rifles to enter the Battle of Shiloh.
He was married to Nancy Jane Seaburn, May 3, 1873. Four children were born of this union, all of whom with the widow survive. They are; Hollie of Ravenna, Ohio; Benjamin and Mrs. Grace Rhynsberger of Oskaloosa; and Reese S. of Knoxville. There are also ten grandchildren.
He was a member of the Iowa Crocker brigade.
He was a long time member of the K. of P. lodge at Knoxville and chief of the Knoxville fire department for 35 years. He had been a resident of Knoxville since the Civil war and until a few years ago had been engaged in the barber business
"Jim" as he was familarly known in Knoxville, was an eccentric individual, and about two years ago after quite a severe illness he made arrangements for his funeral, purchasing his casket, cemetery lot and making the arrangements with the undertakers.
Funeral services will be held today (this Thursday) afternoon at thee Methodist church, conducted by Rev. W.J. Fowler. Interment at Graceland cemetery, under the auspices of the K. of P. lodge.
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