Butler PA: May 05 -- Captain Joseph Buffington MECHLING, a veteran of the Civil War, and a lifelong citizen here, died at 11 o’clock last night, after a brief illness.
Captain MECHLING was a member of St Peter’s Episcopal Church, the Grand Army of the Republic & the Butler County Bar Assn.
These children survive him: J Edgar of Terre Haute IN, Joseph P of McKeesport PA, James G of Pittsburgh, Hobert S of St Louis MO, Mrs Edith SMILEY & Mrs Margaret SULLIVAN of Butler & M B, Jennie & Susan MECHLING at home
The Pittsburgh Press, 05 May 1910, pg 03 col 02
JOSEPH B. MECHLING, youngest son of Jacob and Jane (THOMPSON) MECHLING, was born in the borough of Butler, February 28, 1838, was educated in the public school, and at Butler Academy, read law with L.Z. MITCHELL, was admitted to the bar in 1863, and practiced his profession for a number of years. In April, 1861, he enlisted in Company H, Thirteenth Pennsylvania Volunteers, and served three months. He then re-enlisted in Company H, Seventy-eighth regiment, was elected first lieutenant, and served in that command two years. Mr. MECHLING was for many years identified with the public schools of Butler, as a teacher and superintendent of the borough schools, and has always been interested in the advancement of education. Politically, he is a Republican, and though he has never sought public office, he has been deeply interested in the successes of his party. Mr. MECHLING resides upon his farm in Butler township, and is recognized as an intelligent, progressive citizen.
from History of Butler County Pennsylvania, 1895
Biographical Sketches, Chapter 71 (Pgs. 831-870)
April 25, 1861 - Aug 16, 1861 Co. H 13th Pa Inf (Cpl)
Oct 12, 1861 - Nov 30, 1862 Co H 78th Pa Inf (1st Lt.)
Captain MECHLING was a member of St Peter’s Episcopal Church, the Grand Army of the Republic & the Butler County Bar Assn.
These children survive him: J Edgar of Terre Haute IN, Joseph P of McKeesport PA, James G of Pittsburgh, Hobert S of St Louis MO, Mrs Edith SMILEY & Mrs Margaret SULLIVAN of Butler & M B, Jennie & Susan MECHLING at home
The Pittsburgh Press, 05 May 1910, pg 03 col 02
JOSEPH B. MECHLING, youngest son of Jacob and Jane (THOMPSON) MECHLING, was born in the borough of Butler, February 28, 1838, was educated in the public school, and at Butler Academy, read law with L.Z. MITCHELL, was admitted to the bar in 1863, and practiced his profession for a number of years. In April, 1861, he enlisted in Company H, Thirteenth Pennsylvania Volunteers, and served three months. He then re-enlisted in Company H, Seventy-eighth regiment, was elected first lieutenant, and served in that command two years. Mr. MECHLING was for many years identified with the public schools of Butler, as a teacher and superintendent of the borough schools, and has always been interested in the advancement of education. Politically, he is a Republican, and though he has never sought public office, he has been deeply interested in the successes of his party. Mr. MECHLING resides upon his farm in Butler township, and is recognized as an intelligent, progressive citizen.
from History of Butler County Pennsylvania, 1895
Biographical Sketches, Chapter 71 (Pgs. 831-870)
April 25, 1861 - Aug 16, 1861 Co. H 13th Pa Inf (Cpl)
Oct 12, 1861 - Nov 30, 1862 Co H 78th Pa Inf (1st Lt.)
Butler PA: May 05 -- Captain Joseph Buffington MECHLING, a veteran of the Civil War, and a lifelong citizen here, died at 11 o’clock last night, after a brief illness.
Captain MECHLING was a member of St Peter’s Episcopal Church, the Grand Army of the Republic & the Butler County Bar Assn.
These children survive him: J Edgar of Terre Haute IN, Joseph P of McKeesport PA, James G of Pittsburgh, Hobert S of St Louis MO, Mrs Edith SMILEY & Mrs Margaret SULLIVAN of Butler & M B, Jennie & Susan MECHLING at home
The Pittsburgh Press, 05 May 1910, pg 03 col 02
JOSEPH B. MECHLING, youngest son of Jacob and Jane (THOMPSON) MECHLING, was born in the borough of Butler, February 28, 1838, was educated in the public school, and at Butler Academy, read law with L.Z. MITCHELL, was admitted to the bar in 1863, and practiced his profession for a number of years. In April, 1861, he enlisted in Company H, Thirteenth Pennsylvania Volunteers, and served three months. He then re-enlisted in Company H, Seventy-eighth regiment, was elected first lieutenant, and served in that command two years. Mr. MECHLING was for many years identified with the public schools of Butler, as a teacher and superintendent of the borough schools, and has always been interested in the advancement of education. Politically, he is a Republican, and though he has never sought public office, he has been deeply interested in the successes of his party. Mr. MECHLING resides upon his farm in Butler township, and is recognized as an intelligent, progressive citizen.
from History of Butler County Pennsylvania, 1895
Biographical Sketches, Chapter 71 (Pgs. 831-870)
April 25, 1861 - Aug 16, 1861 Co. H 13th Pa Inf (Cpl)
Oct 12, 1861 - Nov 30, 1862 Co H 78th Pa Inf (1st Lt.)
Captain MECHLING was a member of St Peter’s Episcopal Church, the Grand Army of the Republic & the Butler County Bar Assn.
These children survive him: J Edgar of Terre Haute IN, Joseph P of McKeesport PA, James G of Pittsburgh, Hobert S of St Louis MO, Mrs Edith SMILEY & Mrs Margaret SULLIVAN of Butler & M B, Jennie & Susan MECHLING at home
The Pittsburgh Press, 05 May 1910, pg 03 col 02
JOSEPH B. MECHLING, youngest son of Jacob and Jane (THOMPSON) MECHLING, was born in the borough of Butler, February 28, 1838, was educated in the public school, and at Butler Academy, read law with L.Z. MITCHELL, was admitted to the bar in 1863, and practiced his profession for a number of years. In April, 1861, he enlisted in Company H, Thirteenth Pennsylvania Volunteers, and served three months. He then re-enlisted in Company H, Seventy-eighth regiment, was elected first lieutenant, and served in that command two years. Mr. MECHLING was for many years identified with the public schools of Butler, as a teacher and superintendent of the borough schools, and has always been interested in the advancement of education. Politically, he is a Republican, and though he has never sought public office, he has been deeply interested in the successes of his party. Mr. MECHLING resides upon his farm in Butler township, and is recognized as an intelligent, progressive citizen.
from History of Butler County Pennsylvania, 1895
Biographical Sketches, Chapter 71 (Pgs. 831-870)
April 25, 1861 - Aug 16, 1861 Co. H 13th Pa Inf (Cpl)
Oct 12, 1861 - Nov 30, 1862 Co H 78th Pa Inf (1st Lt.)
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