Obituary from the Delta Herald:
Joseph W. Stokes, husband of Margaret M. Stokes, died at his home in Lower Chanceford Township, Wednesday, October 12th of chronic dysentary, contacted in the army. He was 33 years, 9 months, 12 days.
He served with Company K, 2nd Regiment of Pennsylvania Cavalry. Three children also survive - Jackson, William and Mary Ann. It was his second enlistment.
"He died for his country, for the stripes and stars,
The brave one that's gone to his heavenly rest.
He came home to die from the dark bloody wars
Cold is the heart in the calm silent breast.
His country's bright banner encircled its form
As forth to the grave his body was borne.
He will sleep undisturbed by the battles dark storm.
He'll be awakened no more by the cannon's loud roar.
Sleep on thou brave soldier in thy calm quiet grave
Though sad is the heart that now is bereft
May God stay the widow the fatherless save
And protect all the loved ones the soldier has left."
Poem written and published in his memory by Aunt Amanda Hunter
McCullough, Daughter of Maria Hensel and Jonas Hunter; Granddaughter of Mary East and William Hensel.
Joseph W. Stokes, husband of Margaret M. Stokes, died at his home in Lower Chanceford Township, Wednesday, October 12th of chronic dysentary, contacted in the army. He was 33 years, 9 months, 12 days.
He served with Company K, 2nd Regiment of Pennsylvania Cavalry. Three children also survive - Jackson, William and Mary Ann. It was his second enlistment.
"He died for his country, for the stripes and stars,
The brave one that's gone to his heavenly rest.
He came home to die from the dark bloody wars
Cold is the heart in the calm silent breast.
His country's bright banner encircled its form
As forth to the grave his body was borne.
He will sleep undisturbed by the battles dark storm.
He'll be awakened no more by the cannon's loud roar.
Sleep on thou brave soldier in thy calm quiet grave
Though sad is the heart that now is bereft
May God stay the widow the fatherless save
And protect all the loved ones the soldier has left."
Poem written and published in his memory by Aunt Amanda Hunter
McCullough, Daughter of Maria Hensel and Jonas Hunter; Granddaughter of Mary East and William Hensel.
Obituary from the Delta Herald:
Joseph W. Stokes, husband of Margaret M. Stokes, died at his home in Lower Chanceford Township, Wednesday, October 12th of chronic dysentary, contacted in the army. He was 33 years, 9 months, 12 days.
He served with Company K, 2nd Regiment of Pennsylvania Cavalry. Three children also survive - Jackson, William and Mary Ann. It was his second enlistment.
"He died for his country, for the stripes and stars,
The brave one that's gone to his heavenly rest.
He came home to die from the dark bloody wars
Cold is the heart in the calm silent breast.
His country's bright banner encircled its form
As forth to the grave his body was borne.
He will sleep undisturbed by the battles dark storm.
He'll be awakened no more by the cannon's loud roar.
Sleep on thou brave soldier in thy calm quiet grave
Though sad is the heart that now is bereft
May God stay the widow the fatherless save
And protect all the loved ones the soldier has left."
Poem written and published in his memory by Aunt Amanda Hunter
McCullough, Daughter of Maria Hensel and Jonas Hunter; Granddaughter of Mary East and William Hensel.
Joseph W. Stokes, husband of Margaret M. Stokes, died at his home in Lower Chanceford Township, Wednesday, October 12th of chronic dysentary, contacted in the army. He was 33 years, 9 months, 12 days.
He served with Company K, 2nd Regiment of Pennsylvania Cavalry. Three children also survive - Jackson, William and Mary Ann. It was his second enlistment.
"He died for his country, for the stripes and stars,
The brave one that's gone to his heavenly rest.
He came home to die from the dark bloody wars
Cold is the heart in the calm silent breast.
His country's bright banner encircled its form
As forth to the grave his body was borne.
He will sleep undisturbed by the battles dark storm.
He'll be awakened no more by the cannon's loud roar.
Sleep on thou brave soldier in thy calm quiet grave
Though sad is the heart that now is bereft
May God stay the widow the fatherless save
And protect all the loved ones the soldier has left."
Poem written and published in his memory by Aunt Amanda Hunter
McCullough, Daughter of Maria Hensel and Jonas Hunter; Granddaughter of Mary East and William Hensel.
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