Born in Indiana, Huff was living in Fremont Co., Iowa, when he enlisted in the 4th Iowa Cavalry on Oct 2, 1861 as 3rd Sgt. He was promoted to 1st Sgt on Sept 1, 1862, and later to Captain on Feb 3, 1863. He was taken prisoner Dec 14, 1864, at Memphis. He was discharged from the Army on Jan 18, 1865.
Eldred's brother died of disease at Vicksburg. He was Abraham H. Huff, and was buried next to John Mann, his friend, near the battlefield. Later both were reburied at Vicksburg National. Abraham Huff is #1130 in Section F.
Eldred's obit: HUFF, Eldred (d. 1911)
Eldred Huff, aged 71 years, a veteran of the Civil war and resident of this city for nine years, passed away at the family home, 2122 King street, last night shortly before 12 o'clock, death coming without warning. Mr. Huff had done some light work in the garden yesterday and had attended to other chores about the house, retiring at his accustomed hour. About 11:40 p. m. Mrs. Huff was awakened by her husband, who was gasping for breath. She hurriedly arose and rushed to a neighbor's home for assistance, a physician was called, but before he arrived Mr. Huff had passed away. Mr. Huff is survived by his widow, Susannah J. Huff, one sister, Mrs. T. McKendree Stuart, of Council Bluffs, Ia., and one brother, John Huff, who resides in the state of Kansas. Mr. Huff served with distinction throughout the Civil war as the captain of Company A, Fourth Iowa cavalry, and was a past post commander of J. B. Steedman post No. 24, Grand Army of the Republic and also belonged to the Trinity Methodist Episcopal church. He came to this city nine years ago from Des Moines, Ia. The body lies at the parlors of Mock & Hill, 1055 Elk street. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
(From The Bellingham Herald, April 22, 1911)
Credit to FAG member Kent Kooi for this great information.
Eldred's brother died of disease at Vicksburg. He was Abraham H. Huff, and was buried next to John Mann, his friend, near the battlefield. Later both were reburied at Vicksburg National. Abraham Huff is #1130 in Section F.
Eldred's obit: HUFF, Eldred (d. 1911)
Eldred Huff, aged 71 years, a veteran of the Civil war and resident of this city for nine years, passed away at the family home, 2122 King street, last night shortly before 12 o'clock, death coming without warning. Mr. Huff had done some light work in the garden yesterday and had attended to other chores about the house, retiring at his accustomed hour. About 11:40 p. m. Mrs. Huff was awakened by her husband, who was gasping for breath. She hurriedly arose and rushed to a neighbor's home for assistance, a physician was called, but before he arrived Mr. Huff had passed away. Mr. Huff is survived by his widow, Susannah J. Huff, one sister, Mrs. T. McKendree Stuart, of Council Bluffs, Ia., and one brother, John Huff, who resides in the state of Kansas. Mr. Huff served with distinction throughout the Civil war as the captain of Company A, Fourth Iowa cavalry, and was a past post commander of J. B. Steedman post No. 24, Grand Army of the Republic and also belonged to the Trinity Methodist Episcopal church. He came to this city nine years ago from Des Moines, Ia. The body lies at the parlors of Mock & Hill, 1055 Elk street. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
(From The Bellingham Herald, April 22, 1911)
Credit to FAG member Kent Kooi for this great information.
Born in Indiana, Huff was living in Fremont Co., Iowa, when he enlisted in the 4th Iowa Cavalry on Oct 2, 1861 as 3rd Sgt. He was promoted to 1st Sgt on Sept 1, 1862, and later to Captain on Feb 3, 1863. He was taken prisoner Dec 14, 1864, at Memphis. He was discharged from the Army on Jan 18, 1865.
Eldred's brother died of disease at Vicksburg. He was Abraham H. Huff, and was buried next to John Mann, his friend, near the battlefield. Later both were reburied at Vicksburg National. Abraham Huff is #1130 in Section F.
Eldred's obit: HUFF, Eldred (d. 1911)
Eldred Huff, aged 71 years, a veteran of the Civil war and resident of this city for nine years, passed away at the family home, 2122 King street, last night shortly before 12 o'clock, death coming without warning. Mr. Huff had done some light work in the garden yesterday and had attended to other chores about the house, retiring at his accustomed hour. About 11:40 p. m. Mrs. Huff was awakened by her husband, who was gasping for breath. She hurriedly arose and rushed to a neighbor's home for assistance, a physician was called, but before he arrived Mr. Huff had passed away. Mr. Huff is survived by his widow, Susannah J. Huff, one sister, Mrs. T. McKendree Stuart, of Council Bluffs, Ia., and one brother, John Huff, who resides in the state of Kansas. Mr. Huff served with distinction throughout the Civil war as the captain of Company A, Fourth Iowa cavalry, and was a past post commander of J. B. Steedman post No. 24, Grand Army of the Republic and also belonged to the Trinity Methodist Episcopal church. He came to this city nine years ago from Des Moines, Ia. The body lies at the parlors of Mock & Hill, 1055 Elk street. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
(From The Bellingham Herald, April 22, 1911)
Credit to FAG member Kent Kooi for this great information.
Eldred's brother died of disease at Vicksburg. He was Abraham H. Huff, and was buried next to John Mann, his friend, near the battlefield. Later both were reburied at Vicksburg National. Abraham Huff is #1130 in Section F.
Eldred's obit: HUFF, Eldred (d. 1911)
Eldred Huff, aged 71 years, a veteran of the Civil war and resident of this city for nine years, passed away at the family home, 2122 King street, last night shortly before 12 o'clock, death coming without warning. Mr. Huff had done some light work in the garden yesterday and had attended to other chores about the house, retiring at his accustomed hour. About 11:40 p. m. Mrs. Huff was awakened by her husband, who was gasping for breath. She hurriedly arose and rushed to a neighbor's home for assistance, a physician was called, but before he arrived Mr. Huff had passed away. Mr. Huff is survived by his widow, Susannah J. Huff, one sister, Mrs. T. McKendree Stuart, of Council Bluffs, Ia., and one brother, John Huff, who resides in the state of Kansas. Mr. Huff served with distinction throughout the Civil war as the captain of Company A, Fourth Iowa cavalry, and was a past post commander of J. B. Steedman post No. 24, Grand Army of the Republic and also belonged to the Trinity Methodist Episcopal church. He came to this city nine years ago from Des Moines, Ia. The body lies at the parlors of Mock & Hill, 1055 Elk street. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
(From The Bellingham Herald, April 22, 1911)
Credit to FAG member Kent Kooi for this great information.
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