George Akred enlisted as a Private in Company I of the Reorganized Fourth Michigan Infantry on September 3, 1864, for 3 years service, at age 33. He was listed as having been dishonorably discharged at Detroit, Michigan, on February 23, 1867.
Sources: " Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War 1861-1865, vol. 4", also known as the "Brown Book" and personal research from the soldier's Compiled Military Service Records and Pension Application file from the National Archives.
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George Akred dropped dead at Courtright on the steamer Welcome Wednesday morning. He had walked down town that morning and was over the river where he had assisted in
unlading a cargo of salt, at the close of which he remarked "The work goes faster when I am here to help." A moment later he fell over, an unavailing effort was made to secure a physician in Courtright, the boat steamed to this side and in the absence of Dr. Burtless his family physician, Dr. Schoales was summoned who pronounced the man dead.
The deceased was born Dec. 25, 1831, in Norfolk, Eng. and came to America in 1853. since that time he has been a resident of St. Clair with the exception of two years
that he spent in Madison, Wis. He was married May 1, 1853, to Miss Joanna Barrows, a native of Norfolk, Eng. This woman, the companion of his joys and sorrows, died Nov. 7, 1897. To them were born eleven children of whom five survive. Those living are Peter E. and Robert B. Akred of this city, Sarah, now Mrs. James McArthur, of Delray, and David and Joseph Akred of St. Clair. In addition to these he leaves fifteen grandchildren and one great grandchild to mourn his loss.
The deceased was a civil war soldier, having been a member of Co. I, Fourth Michigan Infantry. He was a hard working man, a good supporter of his family and always looked for home comforts. He has a large circle of friends by whom he was much esteemed and by whom he will be greatly missed. The funeral will be held this (Friday) afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the M. E. church, Rev. O. J. Blackford officiating.
Sources: " Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War 1861-1865, vol. 4", also known as the "Brown Book" and personal research from the soldier's Compiled Military Service Records and Pension Application file from the National Archives.
For further information on the Fourth Michigan Infantry, copy this link into your browser and press enter: www.4thmichigan.wordpress.com
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George Akred dropped dead at Courtright on the steamer Welcome Wednesday morning. He had walked down town that morning and was over the river where he had assisted in
unlading a cargo of salt, at the close of which he remarked "The work goes faster when I am here to help." A moment later he fell over, an unavailing effort was made to secure a physician in Courtright, the boat steamed to this side and in the absence of Dr. Burtless his family physician, Dr. Schoales was summoned who pronounced the man dead.
The deceased was born Dec. 25, 1831, in Norfolk, Eng. and came to America in 1853. since that time he has been a resident of St. Clair with the exception of two years
that he spent in Madison, Wis. He was married May 1, 1853, to Miss Joanna Barrows, a native of Norfolk, Eng. This woman, the companion of his joys and sorrows, died Nov. 7, 1897. To them were born eleven children of whom five survive. Those living are Peter E. and Robert B. Akred of this city, Sarah, now Mrs. James McArthur, of Delray, and David and Joseph Akred of St. Clair. In addition to these he leaves fifteen grandchildren and one great grandchild to mourn his loss.
The deceased was a civil war soldier, having been a member of Co. I, Fourth Michigan Infantry. He was a hard working man, a good supporter of his family and always looked for home comforts. He has a large circle of friends by whom he was much esteemed and by whom he will be greatly missed. The funeral will be held this (Friday) afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the M. E. church, Rev. O. J. Blackford officiating.
George Akred enlisted as a Private in Company I of the Reorganized Fourth Michigan Infantry on September 3, 1864, for 3 years service, at age 33. He was listed as having been dishonorably discharged at Detroit, Michigan, on February 23, 1867.
Sources: " Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War 1861-1865, vol. 4", also known as the "Brown Book" and personal research from the soldier's Compiled Military Service Records and Pension Application file from the National Archives.
For further information on the Fourth Michigan Infantry, copy this link into your browser and press enter: www.4thmichigan.wordpress.com
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George Akred dropped dead at Courtright on the steamer Welcome Wednesday morning. He had walked down town that morning and was over the river where he had assisted in
unlading a cargo of salt, at the close of which he remarked "The work goes faster when I am here to help." A moment later he fell over, an unavailing effort was made to secure a physician in Courtright, the boat steamed to this side and in the absence of Dr. Burtless his family physician, Dr. Schoales was summoned who pronounced the man dead.
The deceased was born Dec. 25, 1831, in Norfolk, Eng. and came to America in 1853. since that time he has been a resident of St. Clair with the exception of two years
that he spent in Madison, Wis. He was married May 1, 1853, to Miss Joanna Barrows, a native of Norfolk, Eng. This woman, the companion of his joys and sorrows, died Nov. 7, 1897. To them were born eleven children of whom five survive. Those living are Peter E. and Robert B. Akred of this city, Sarah, now Mrs. James McArthur, of Delray, and David and Joseph Akred of St. Clair. In addition to these he leaves fifteen grandchildren and one great grandchild to mourn his loss.
The deceased was a civil war soldier, having been a member of Co. I, Fourth Michigan Infantry. He was a hard working man, a good supporter of his family and always looked for home comforts. He has a large circle of friends by whom he was much esteemed and by whom he will be greatly missed. The funeral will be held this (Friday) afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the M. E. church, Rev. O. J. Blackford officiating.
Sources: " Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War 1861-1865, vol. 4", also known as the "Brown Book" and personal research from the soldier's Compiled Military Service Records and Pension Application file from the National Archives.
For further information on the Fourth Michigan Infantry, copy this link into your browser and press enter: www.4thmichigan.wordpress.com
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George Akred dropped dead at Courtright on the steamer Welcome Wednesday morning. He had walked down town that morning and was over the river where he had assisted in
unlading a cargo of salt, at the close of which he remarked "The work goes faster when I am here to help." A moment later he fell over, an unavailing effort was made to secure a physician in Courtright, the boat steamed to this side and in the absence of Dr. Burtless his family physician, Dr. Schoales was summoned who pronounced the man dead.
The deceased was born Dec. 25, 1831, in Norfolk, Eng. and came to America in 1853. since that time he has been a resident of St. Clair with the exception of two years
that he spent in Madison, Wis. He was married May 1, 1853, to Miss Joanna Barrows, a native of Norfolk, Eng. This woman, the companion of his joys and sorrows, died Nov. 7, 1897. To them were born eleven children of whom five survive. Those living are Peter E. and Robert B. Akred of this city, Sarah, now Mrs. James McArthur, of Delray, and David and Joseph Akred of St. Clair. In addition to these he leaves fifteen grandchildren and one great grandchild to mourn his loss.
The deceased was a civil war soldier, having been a member of Co. I, Fourth Michigan Infantry. He was a hard working man, a good supporter of his family and always looked for home comforts. He has a large circle of friends by whom he was much esteemed and by whom he will be greatly missed. The funeral will be held this (Friday) afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the M. E. church, Rev. O. J. Blackford officiating.
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