Obituary
Death of Col. Henry H. Gregg.
On Thursday last Col. Henry H. Gregg, of Joplin, Mo., was found dead by his wife, Mrs. Rose Mitchell Gregg, formerly of this city, who is a cousin of John F. Mitchell. In speaking of his death the Joplin News-Herald says:
"Colonel Henry H. Gregg, one of the best known men in Joplin and the entire mining district, was found dead in bed, at his home, 818 Byers avenue, shortly after 6 o'clock this morning. Death is presumed to have been due to heart disease, and evidently came not more than an hour before he was found dead.
"Members of Colonel Gregg's family said today that he was in excellent health yesterday, having spent the greater portion of the day reading in his library. He retired at about 12 o'clock last night, apparently in good health and fine spirits. No sound was heard from him during the night and this morning his wife, Mrs. Rose M. Gregg, went to his room to arouse him when he failed to appear at his usual time. She found him dead.
"Colonel Gregg came to Joplin thirty-four years ago, and while he never held public office he was an industrious worker in the welfare of the city and the development of the mining district. He has extensive real estate holdings and tracts of land bought years ago doubled in value many times, making it possible in late years for him to live a life of retirement.
--Ran for Congress—
"He ran for Congress on the Progressive ticket in 1912.
"He was a great student of geology, and it was through his efforts that fifty or more of the greatest geologists of America came to the Joplin district in a body on an inspection tour following their convention held at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis.
"His time was ever at the disposal of any organization working for the accomplishment of good for Joplin, and his energetic spirit and unceasing efforts for the upbuilding of the city caused his admirers in the Commercial Club to elect him to the office of the president of that organization on two different occasions.
"Henry Harrison Gregg was born at Bellefont, Pa., on March 19, 1840. He was one of the nine children of Matthew Duncan Gregg and Ellen McMurtrie Gregg, and was the last to survive. Colonel Gregg was married in 1870 to Rose S. Mitchell of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, and is survived by her and these children: Thomas J. Gregg, of Newport, Ark.; Mrs. Charlotte Gregg Lennan of this city; David M. Gregg of Harrisonville, Mo.; and Dr. Arthur M. Gregg, of Joplin, and these grandchildren: Betty Belle Wise and Jean Gregg Wise, the children of the deceased daughter, Jean Gregg Wise.
--Graduated in 1861—
"Millwood Academy at Huntington, Pa., was Colonel Gregg's preparatory school, and his education was completed by graduation at Dickinson College, at Carlisle, Pa., in 1861.
"The military experience of Colonel Gregg began with his enlistment in 1861, before he had graduated, when he joined the Union army as one of a company of students which, on account of the age of the recruits and the fact that they had not completed their course at school, was almost immediately mustered out by War Governor Andrew Curtain, who was Colonel Gregg's cousin. After returning to school and being graduated he again enlisted in a company made up largely of iron workers of what is now the Bethlehem steel works, and was by them chosen captain, afterward being promoted to major and brevet colonel and serving with distinction through the entire war. He was twice captured, served terms in both Libby and Anderson prisons, was twice exchanged and each time re-enlisted. His promotion to major was for distinguished service at Antietam. He was mustered out at what is now South Platte, Neb., in 1866.
--Went to Neosho—
"After being mustered out of the service Colonel Gregg came to Neosho and was one of the company that established the town of Seneca, which was then the terminus of the Frisco railroad.
"In 1884 Colonel Gregg removed to Joplin and with his family has lived here ever since, being engaged extensively in mining and farming.
"Colonel Gregg came of good old fighting stock, his ancestors having been warriors of note, and his brother, David McM. Gregg, was commander of the Second Cavalry Division at the battle of Gettysburg.
"The fighting spirit that came to Colonel Gregg early in life never left him, except that since the close of the Civil war it has been displayed by him in battles for things of benefit to his community and his family.
"He has always been recognized as one of Joplin's foremost citizens, who could be depended upon to do his part in all essential civic matters. His lovable characteristics endeared him to a host of friends, who deeply mourn his passing.
"At the noonday luncheon of the ore producers at Webb City today the announcement of Colonel Gregg's death was made, and President W. B. Shackelford paid fitting testimony to the deceased as a man, a citizen and as a member of that organization. On motion of C. T. Orr a committee was appointed to prepare resolutions for adoption by the association and for presentation to the surviving members of the family."
The above obituary was published in The Hancock Democrat (Greenfield, Indiana) 28 Jun 1917, Thursday, Page 10
Civil War Veteran, Service:
Captain, Co. H, 125th PA Volunteer Infantry
MI: 08-16-1862
MO: 5-18-1863
Major Battles: Antietam then Chancellorsville
Captain and Major, Co. B, 13th PA Volunteer Cavalry
(117th PA unit in Federal service)
MI: 8-25-1863
Discharged by special order: 4-5-1865
as Brevet Lieutenant Colonel
Thank you to Find A Grave contributor Donald Coho for the additional information.
Death of Col. Henry H. Gregg.
On Thursday last Col. Henry H. Gregg, of Joplin, Mo., was found dead by his wife, Mrs. Rose Mitchell Gregg, formerly of this city, who is a cousin of John F. Mitchell. In speaking of his death the Joplin News-Herald says:
"Colonel Henry H. Gregg, one of the best known men in Joplin and the entire mining district, was found dead in bed, at his home, 818 Byers avenue, shortly after 6 o'clock this morning. Death is presumed to have been due to heart disease, and evidently came not more than an hour before he was found dead.
"Members of Colonel Gregg's family said today that he was in excellent health yesterday, having spent the greater portion of the day reading in his library. He retired at about 12 o'clock last night, apparently in good health and fine spirits. No sound was heard from him during the night and this morning his wife, Mrs. Rose M. Gregg, went to his room to arouse him when he failed to appear at his usual time. She found him dead.
"Colonel Gregg came to Joplin thirty-four years ago, and while he never held public office he was an industrious worker in the welfare of the city and the development of the mining district. He has extensive real estate holdings and tracts of land bought years ago doubled in value many times, making it possible in late years for him to live a life of retirement.
--Ran for Congress—
"He ran for Congress on the Progressive ticket in 1912.
"He was a great student of geology, and it was through his efforts that fifty or more of the greatest geologists of America came to the Joplin district in a body on an inspection tour following their convention held at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis.
"His time was ever at the disposal of any organization working for the accomplishment of good for Joplin, and his energetic spirit and unceasing efforts for the upbuilding of the city caused his admirers in the Commercial Club to elect him to the office of the president of that organization on two different occasions.
"Henry Harrison Gregg was born at Bellefont, Pa., on March 19, 1840. He was one of the nine children of Matthew Duncan Gregg and Ellen McMurtrie Gregg, and was the last to survive. Colonel Gregg was married in 1870 to Rose S. Mitchell of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, and is survived by her and these children: Thomas J. Gregg, of Newport, Ark.; Mrs. Charlotte Gregg Lennan of this city; David M. Gregg of Harrisonville, Mo.; and Dr. Arthur M. Gregg, of Joplin, and these grandchildren: Betty Belle Wise and Jean Gregg Wise, the children of the deceased daughter, Jean Gregg Wise.
--Graduated in 1861—
"Millwood Academy at Huntington, Pa., was Colonel Gregg's preparatory school, and his education was completed by graduation at Dickinson College, at Carlisle, Pa., in 1861.
"The military experience of Colonel Gregg began with his enlistment in 1861, before he had graduated, when he joined the Union army as one of a company of students which, on account of the age of the recruits and the fact that they had not completed their course at school, was almost immediately mustered out by War Governor Andrew Curtain, who was Colonel Gregg's cousin. After returning to school and being graduated he again enlisted in a company made up largely of iron workers of what is now the Bethlehem steel works, and was by them chosen captain, afterward being promoted to major and brevet colonel and serving with distinction through the entire war. He was twice captured, served terms in both Libby and Anderson prisons, was twice exchanged and each time re-enlisted. His promotion to major was for distinguished service at Antietam. He was mustered out at what is now South Platte, Neb., in 1866.
--Went to Neosho—
"After being mustered out of the service Colonel Gregg came to Neosho and was one of the company that established the town of Seneca, which was then the terminus of the Frisco railroad.
"In 1884 Colonel Gregg removed to Joplin and with his family has lived here ever since, being engaged extensively in mining and farming.
"Colonel Gregg came of good old fighting stock, his ancestors having been warriors of note, and his brother, David McM. Gregg, was commander of the Second Cavalry Division at the battle of Gettysburg.
"The fighting spirit that came to Colonel Gregg early in life never left him, except that since the close of the Civil war it has been displayed by him in battles for things of benefit to his community and his family.
"He has always been recognized as one of Joplin's foremost citizens, who could be depended upon to do his part in all essential civic matters. His lovable characteristics endeared him to a host of friends, who deeply mourn his passing.
"At the noonday luncheon of the ore producers at Webb City today the announcement of Colonel Gregg's death was made, and President W. B. Shackelford paid fitting testimony to the deceased as a man, a citizen and as a member of that organization. On motion of C. T. Orr a committee was appointed to prepare resolutions for adoption by the association and for presentation to the surviving members of the family."
The above obituary was published in The Hancock Democrat (Greenfield, Indiana) 28 Jun 1917, Thursday, Page 10
Civil War Veteran, Service:
Captain, Co. H, 125th PA Volunteer Infantry
MI: 08-16-1862
MO: 5-18-1863
Major Battles: Antietam then Chancellorsville
Captain and Major, Co. B, 13th PA Volunteer Cavalry
(117th PA unit in Federal service)
MI: 8-25-1863
Discharged by special order: 4-5-1865
as Brevet Lieutenant Colonel
Thank you to Find A Grave contributor Donald Coho for the additional information.
Obituary
Death of Col. Henry H. Gregg.
On Thursday last Col. Henry H. Gregg, of Joplin, Mo., was found dead by his wife, Mrs. Rose Mitchell Gregg, formerly of this city, who is a cousin of John F. Mitchell. In speaking of his death the Joplin News-Herald says:
"Colonel Henry H. Gregg, one of the best known men in Joplin and the entire mining district, was found dead in bed, at his home, 818 Byers avenue, shortly after 6 o'clock this morning. Death is presumed to have been due to heart disease, and evidently came not more than an hour before he was found dead.
"Members of Colonel Gregg's family said today that he was in excellent health yesterday, having spent the greater portion of the day reading in his library. He retired at about 12 o'clock last night, apparently in good health and fine spirits. No sound was heard from him during the night and this morning his wife, Mrs. Rose M. Gregg, went to his room to arouse him when he failed to appear at his usual time. She found him dead.
"Colonel Gregg came to Joplin thirty-four years ago, and while he never held public office he was an industrious worker in the welfare of the city and the development of the mining district. He has extensive real estate holdings and tracts of land bought years ago doubled in value many times, making it possible in late years for him to live a life of retirement.
--Ran for Congress—
"He ran for Congress on the Progressive ticket in 1912.
"He was a great student of geology, and it was through his efforts that fifty or more of the greatest geologists of America came to the Joplin district in a body on an inspection tour following their convention held at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis.
"His time was ever at the disposal of any organization working for the accomplishment of good for Joplin, and his energetic spirit and unceasing efforts for the upbuilding of the city caused his admirers in the Commercial Club to elect him to the office of the president of that organization on two different occasions.
"Henry Harrison Gregg was born at Bellefont, Pa., on March 19, 1840. He was one of the nine children of Matthew Duncan Gregg and Ellen McMurtrie Gregg, and was the last to survive. Colonel Gregg was married in 1870 to Rose S. Mitchell of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, and is survived by her and these children: Thomas J. Gregg, of Newport, Ark.; Mrs. Charlotte Gregg Lennan of this city; David M. Gregg of Harrisonville, Mo.; and Dr. Arthur M. Gregg, of Joplin, and these grandchildren: Betty Belle Wise and Jean Gregg Wise, the children of the deceased daughter, Jean Gregg Wise.
--Graduated in 1861—
"Millwood Academy at Huntington, Pa., was Colonel Gregg's preparatory school, and his education was completed by graduation at Dickinson College, at Carlisle, Pa., in 1861.
"The military experience of Colonel Gregg began with his enlistment in 1861, before he had graduated, when he joined the Union army as one of a company of students which, on account of the age of the recruits and the fact that they had not completed their course at school, was almost immediately mustered out by War Governor Andrew Curtain, who was Colonel Gregg's cousin. After returning to school and being graduated he again enlisted in a company made up largely of iron workers of what is now the Bethlehem steel works, and was by them chosen captain, afterward being promoted to major and brevet colonel and serving with distinction through the entire war. He was twice captured, served terms in both Libby and Anderson prisons, was twice exchanged and each time re-enlisted. His promotion to major was for distinguished service at Antietam. He was mustered out at what is now South Platte, Neb., in 1866.
--Went to Neosho—
"After being mustered out of the service Colonel Gregg came to Neosho and was one of the company that established the town of Seneca, which was then the terminus of the Frisco railroad.
"In 1884 Colonel Gregg removed to Joplin and with his family has lived here ever since, being engaged extensively in mining and farming.
"Colonel Gregg came of good old fighting stock, his ancestors having been warriors of note, and his brother, David McM. Gregg, was commander of the Second Cavalry Division at the battle of Gettysburg.
"The fighting spirit that came to Colonel Gregg early in life never left him, except that since the close of the Civil war it has been displayed by him in battles for things of benefit to his community and his family.
"He has always been recognized as one of Joplin's foremost citizens, who could be depended upon to do his part in all essential civic matters. His lovable characteristics endeared him to a host of friends, who deeply mourn his passing.
"At the noonday luncheon of the ore producers at Webb City today the announcement of Colonel Gregg's death was made, and President W. B. Shackelford paid fitting testimony to the deceased as a man, a citizen and as a member of that organization. On motion of C. T. Orr a committee was appointed to prepare resolutions for adoption by the association and for presentation to the surviving members of the family."
The above obituary was published in The Hancock Democrat (Greenfield, Indiana) 28 Jun 1917, Thursday, Page 10
Civil War Veteran, Service:
Captain, Co. H, 125th PA Volunteer Infantry
MI: 08-16-1862
MO: 5-18-1863
Major Battles: Antietam then Chancellorsville
Captain and Major, Co. B, 13th PA Volunteer Cavalry
(117th PA unit in Federal service)
MI: 8-25-1863
Discharged by special order: 4-5-1865
as Brevet Lieutenant Colonel
Thank you to Find A Grave contributor Donald Coho for the additional information.
Death of Col. Henry H. Gregg.
On Thursday last Col. Henry H. Gregg, of Joplin, Mo., was found dead by his wife, Mrs. Rose Mitchell Gregg, formerly of this city, who is a cousin of John F. Mitchell. In speaking of his death the Joplin News-Herald says:
"Colonel Henry H. Gregg, one of the best known men in Joplin and the entire mining district, was found dead in bed, at his home, 818 Byers avenue, shortly after 6 o'clock this morning. Death is presumed to have been due to heart disease, and evidently came not more than an hour before he was found dead.
"Members of Colonel Gregg's family said today that he was in excellent health yesterday, having spent the greater portion of the day reading in his library. He retired at about 12 o'clock last night, apparently in good health and fine spirits. No sound was heard from him during the night and this morning his wife, Mrs. Rose M. Gregg, went to his room to arouse him when he failed to appear at his usual time. She found him dead.
"Colonel Gregg came to Joplin thirty-four years ago, and while he never held public office he was an industrious worker in the welfare of the city and the development of the mining district. He has extensive real estate holdings and tracts of land bought years ago doubled in value many times, making it possible in late years for him to live a life of retirement.
--Ran for Congress—
"He ran for Congress on the Progressive ticket in 1912.
"He was a great student of geology, and it was through his efforts that fifty or more of the greatest geologists of America came to the Joplin district in a body on an inspection tour following their convention held at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis.
"His time was ever at the disposal of any organization working for the accomplishment of good for Joplin, and his energetic spirit and unceasing efforts for the upbuilding of the city caused his admirers in the Commercial Club to elect him to the office of the president of that organization on two different occasions.
"Henry Harrison Gregg was born at Bellefont, Pa., on March 19, 1840. He was one of the nine children of Matthew Duncan Gregg and Ellen McMurtrie Gregg, and was the last to survive. Colonel Gregg was married in 1870 to Rose S. Mitchell of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, and is survived by her and these children: Thomas J. Gregg, of Newport, Ark.; Mrs. Charlotte Gregg Lennan of this city; David M. Gregg of Harrisonville, Mo.; and Dr. Arthur M. Gregg, of Joplin, and these grandchildren: Betty Belle Wise and Jean Gregg Wise, the children of the deceased daughter, Jean Gregg Wise.
--Graduated in 1861—
"Millwood Academy at Huntington, Pa., was Colonel Gregg's preparatory school, and his education was completed by graduation at Dickinson College, at Carlisle, Pa., in 1861.
"The military experience of Colonel Gregg began with his enlistment in 1861, before he had graduated, when he joined the Union army as one of a company of students which, on account of the age of the recruits and the fact that they had not completed their course at school, was almost immediately mustered out by War Governor Andrew Curtain, who was Colonel Gregg's cousin. After returning to school and being graduated he again enlisted in a company made up largely of iron workers of what is now the Bethlehem steel works, and was by them chosen captain, afterward being promoted to major and brevet colonel and serving with distinction through the entire war. He was twice captured, served terms in both Libby and Anderson prisons, was twice exchanged and each time re-enlisted. His promotion to major was for distinguished service at Antietam. He was mustered out at what is now South Platte, Neb., in 1866.
--Went to Neosho—
"After being mustered out of the service Colonel Gregg came to Neosho and was one of the company that established the town of Seneca, which was then the terminus of the Frisco railroad.
"In 1884 Colonel Gregg removed to Joplin and with his family has lived here ever since, being engaged extensively in mining and farming.
"Colonel Gregg came of good old fighting stock, his ancestors having been warriors of note, and his brother, David McM. Gregg, was commander of the Second Cavalry Division at the battle of Gettysburg.
"The fighting spirit that came to Colonel Gregg early in life never left him, except that since the close of the Civil war it has been displayed by him in battles for things of benefit to his community and his family.
"He has always been recognized as one of Joplin's foremost citizens, who could be depended upon to do his part in all essential civic matters. His lovable characteristics endeared him to a host of friends, who deeply mourn his passing.
"At the noonday luncheon of the ore producers at Webb City today the announcement of Colonel Gregg's death was made, and President W. B. Shackelford paid fitting testimony to the deceased as a man, a citizen and as a member of that organization. On motion of C. T. Orr a committee was appointed to prepare resolutions for adoption by the association and for presentation to the surviving members of the family."
The above obituary was published in The Hancock Democrat (Greenfield, Indiana) 28 Jun 1917, Thursday, Page 10
Civil War Veteran, Service:
Captain, Co. H, 125th PA Volunteer Infantry
MI: 08-16-1862
MO: 5-18-1863
Major Battles: Antietam then Chancellorsville
Captain and Major, Co. B, 13th PA Volunteer Cavalry
(117th PA unit in Federal service)
MI: 8-25-1863
Discharged by special order: 4-5-1865
as Brevet Lieutenant Colonel
Thank you to Find A Grave contributor Donald Coho for the additional information.
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