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In this blog I am attempting to document the life of William Harrison Little.
Captain Little is my great-great-grandfather. As I worked on my family's genealogy, I've accumulated many documents about his life. I've decided now is the time to have a storage area for all of the history found within these documents.
You will notice the dates on these posts to be in the future. I wanted the post dates to correspond to the material found in the documents so the reader can find out about Captain Little's life in a chronological order. Unfortunately, the blog format does not allow for dates in the 1800's. To continue as I planned, I substituted the 1800's for the 2800's. Please just disregard the 2.
I hope you enjoy learning about Captain Little's life. Please feel free to leave comments or email me at jlbracker at gmail.com.
Last updated: April 25th, 2008
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6/13/2941
Cemetery Record
Source: Westlawn Cemetery
Name: Capt. Little William H.
Address:
Sec. Z Lot no. 8
Deceased: 6/10/41
Interred: 6/13/41
Disease: Senility general Arteriosclerosis
Place of Birth: Damascus, Ohio
Place of Death: Canton, Ohio
Age: 97
Mother: Nancy
Widower of : Vetura L.
Kind of Grave: Stone Vault
Undertaker: Welch $50.90
Name: Capt. Little William H.
Address:
Sec. Z Lot no. 8
Deceased: 6/10/41
Interred: 6/13/41
Disease: Senility general Arteriosclerosis
Place of Birth: Damascus, Ohio
Place of Death: Canton, Ohio
Age: 97
Mother: Nancy
Widower of : Vetura L.
Kind of Grave: Stone Vault
Undertaker: Welch $50.90
6/12/2941
Funeral Services
Source: Canton Repository, June 12th, 1941 Pg 26.
Veterans Groups Will Unite In Services For Capt. Little
Military services will be conducted Friday at 2 PM for Capt. William H. Little, 97 year old Civil war veteran. The rites will be in the Welch parlors.
Members of Capt. James Wallace camp, Sons of Union Veterans, will conduct the G.A.R. service and Floyd Hughes post, Veterans of foreign Wars, will form the firing squad. The religious rites will be by Rev. D.E. Scott of Simpson Methodist church. Burial will be in Westlawn cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers will include John Shane, Joseph Kaufman, John Krumlauf, George Williams, Ralph Myers, and Ned L. Perkins. Active pallbearers, taken from the Sons of the Veterans roster include Elmer Parker, Judge J.A. Bowman, William B. Quinn, John Packer, John Burkhart, Emerson James, Leroy Rank and Samuel F. Bowman.
Death Leaves One Veteran.
Meeting tonight in the parlors to hold services will be Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War at 7; Ladies of the G.A.R. at 7:30; and Canton council, Junior O.U.A.M. at 8.
The death of Capt. Little on Tuesday afternoon in the home at 134 Broad ave NW, leaves but one survivor of the war in Canton, Raymond Edleman, who plans to attend the services of his comrade.
John Brown, 95 of 603 Hyke ct SE, who resided in Canton for 12 years, died May 9 of this year and was given a military burial in Oliver Branch cemetery at Harrisonville in Harrison county. His death was unreported here since the body was taken immediately to the former home.
Mr. Brown enlisted in the Northern army at the age of 16, shortly after the Civil war broke out. He moved from Harrisville to Canton 12 years ago to reside with a son, Charles A. Brown.
Besides Charles, he also leaves two other sons, George of North Canton, and Harry W. of St. Louis; a daughter, Mrs. Samuel Conway of Canton; 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Capt. Little was one of Canton's most colorful figures during the 50 years that he resided here. During the war he served in both the infantry and the calvary and for four months was held in Libby prison in Virginia.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Harry McCullough with whom he made his home, and Mrs. Mento Langly of Hammond, Ind.; three sons, Harry J. and D.D. Little of Canton and Charles Little of Massillon. There are three grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
6/10/2941
The Death of Capt. Little
Source: Canton Repository, June 11th, 1941 pg. 1
City's Capt. W.H. Little Answers Last 'Assembly'
Colorful Civil War Veteran Taken by Death: Fought in Infantry, Cavalry.
Taps have sounded for Capt. William H. Little, colorful veteran of the Civil War, well known throughout the nation for his G.A.R. activities.
The end came peacefully Tuesday afternoon in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harry E. McCullough of 134 Broad ave NW, where he had made his home in recent years.
The veteran, who was in his 98th year, had been ill for more than six months but prior to his last illness was fairly active and took part in the celebration of his 97th birthday. Up until two years ago he had been one of the leaders in the Memorial day rites.
Leave Two Veterans.
The death of Capt. Little leaves only two surviving Civil war veterans in this vicinity. They are Raymond Edleman of 409 Shorb ave NW, and John Brown of 603 Hyke ct SE. It is possible that both of the remaining veterans will take part in the military rites that will be accorded Capt. Little at his funeral services.
A man of slight build and a fastidious dresser, the former soldier was known to all of the older Cantonians. Until the last few years he was a familiar figure on the downtown streets of Canton. Along with his G.A.R. button, a fresh flower was always noted in his coat lapel.
The years had been full for this Civil war veteran. When he was interviewed on the occasion of his 96th birthday, he remarked that he had been pretty well shot to "pieces" while serving with the infantry but he reenlisted in the cavalry.
Held in Libby Prison.
Late in the war, Capt. Little was captured and for four months was held in Libby prison at Richmond. He frequently said that this was the most terrible period of his entire life. Several years ago, accompanied by his daughter, he motored to Virginia and visited the old prison and saw he cell where he had been kept for the four months.
He recognized the old stone blocks on which he had mad distinguishing marks.
In the summer of 1936 accompanied b Comrade Edleman he went to the G.A.R. encampment in Washington, visited Gettysburg and other battlefields and saw President Roosevelt dedicate the $60,000 monument symbolic of a reunited nation.
Capt. Little was born in Damascus, on Dec. 27, 1843. In 1862 he enlisted as a private in Company B of the 104th O.V.I. from which he was honorably discharged the following year because of sever wounds, have fought in two major battles. Three months after his discharge he reenlisted in the 12th Ohio volunteer Cavalry and on the day before Christmas 1864 he was captured and sent to Libby prison.
Served in State Guard
He did not take part in the battle of Gettysburg but was wounded eight times during the four years service. He was freed from Libby prison in an exchange of prisoners. At the close of the war, he served eight years with the Ohio national guard, leaving this service with the rank of captain.
Before the Civil war, Capt. Little had been a stationary engineer but was unable to follow this work after the war because of his injuries. After a period of self education as a bookkeeper, he obtained a clerical job with the Baltimore & Ohio railroad and remained in its employ for 20 years. He then served several terms as a township trustee, retiring at the age of 85.
Since his retirement, he had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. McCullough. His only infirmities until his last illness were impaired hearing and sight. he had real spirit, stood erect and his step was light and quick.
Recalled Battle Details.
His mental faculties were clear and he could relate detailed accounts of the battles in which he participated. On the occasion of his 97th birthday last December he hand not been "feeling so well" but seemed to perk up, dressed and came downstairs to pose for a picture of the Repository. It is the one published today.
He was the moving spirit in the Memorial day ceremonies. He was able until recent years to walk from the G.A.R. post rooms to Westlawn cemetery, but later he rode in an automobile in the parade. He also was an active member of Canton council, Junior O.U.A.M.
He will be given full military rites at funeral services to be held Friday at 2 P.M. in the Welch parlors in charge of the Sons o Union Veterans and Rev. D.F. Scott. Burial will be int he family plot in Westlawn cemetery. Ladies of the G.A.R. will meet Thursday at 7:30 PM in the parlors for memorial services.
In addition to his daughter Mrs. McCullough, he is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Mento Langley of Hammond, Ind; two sons, Harry J. Little of Canton and B.D. Little of Michigan; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Calling hours Thursday at the parlors will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM.
City's Capt. W.H. Little Answers Last 'Assembly'
Colorful Civil War Veteran Taken by Death: Fought in Infantry, Cavalry.
Taps have sounded for Capt. William H. Little, colorful veteran of the Civil War, well known throughout the nation for his G.A.R. activities.
The end came peacefully Tuesday afternoon in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harry E. McCullough of 134 Broad ave NW, where he had made his home in recent years.
The veteran, who was in his 98th year, had been ill for more than six months but prior to his last illness was fairly active and took part in the celebration of his 97th birthday. Up until two years ago he had been one of the leaders in the Memorial day rites.
Leave Two Veterans.
The death of Capt. Little leaves only two surviving Civil war veterans in this vicinity. They are Raymond Edleman of 409 Shorb ave NW, and John Brown of 603 Hyke ct SE. It is possible that both of the remaining veterans will take part in the military rites that will be accorded Capt. Little at his funeral services.
A man of slight build and a fastidious dresser, the former soldier was known to all of the older Cantonians. Until the last few years he was a familiar figure on the downtown streets of Canton. Along with his G.A.R. button, a fresh flower was always noted in his coat lapel.
The years had been full for this Civil war veteran. When he was interviewed on the occasion of his 96th birthday, he remarked that he had been pretty well shot to "pieces" while serving with the infantry but he reenlisted in the cavalry.
Held in Libby Prison.
Late in the war, Capt. Little was captured and for four months was held in Libby prison at Richmond. He frequently said that this was the most terrible period of his entire life. Several years ago, accompanied by his daughter, he motored to Virginia and visited the old prison and saw he cell where he had been kept for the four months.
He recognized the old stone blocks on which he had mad distinguishing marks.
In the summer of 1936 accompanied b Comrade Edleman he went to the G.A.R. encampment in Washington, visited Gettysburg and other battlefields and saw President Roosevelt dedicate the $60,000 monument symbolic of a reunited nation.
Capt. Little was born in Damascus, on Dec. 27, 1843. In 1862 he enlisted as a private in Company B of the 104th O.V.I. from which he was honorably discharged the following year because of sever wounds, have fought in two major battles. Three months after his discharge he reenlisted in the 12th Ohio volunteer Cavalry and on the day before Christmas 1864 he was captured and sent to Libby prison.
Served in State Guard
He did not take part in the battle of Gettysburg but was wounded eight times during the four years service. He was freed from Libby prison in an exchange of prisoners. At the close of the war, he served eight years with the Ohio national guard, leaving this service with the rank of captain.
Before the Civil war, Capt. Little had been a stationary engineer but was unable to follow this work after the war because of his injuries. After a period of self education as a bookkeeper, he obtained a clerical job with the Baltimore & Ohio railroad and remained in its employ for 20 years. He then served several terms as a township trustee, retiring at the age of 85.
Since his retirement, he had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. McCullough. His only infirmities until his last illness were impaired hearing and sight. he had real spirit, stood erect and his step was light and quick.
Recalled Battle Details.
His mental faculties were clear and he could relate detailed accounts of the battles in which he participated. On the occasion of his 97th birthday last December he hand not been "feeling so well" but seemed to perk up, dressed and came downstairs to pose for a picture of the Repository. It is the one published today.
He was the moving spirit in the Memorial day ceremonies. He was able until recent years to walk from the G.A.R. post rooms to Westlawn cemetery, but later he rode in an automobile in the parade. He also was an active member of Canton council, Junior O.U.A.M.
He will be given full military rites at funeral services to be held Friday at 2 P.M. in the Welch parlors in charge of the Sons o Union Veterans and Rev. D.F. Scott. Burial will be int he family plot in Westlawn cemetery. Ladies of the G.A.R. will meet Thursday at 7:30 PM in the parlors for memorial services.
In addition to his daughter Mrs. McCullough, he is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Mento Langley of Hammond, Ind; two sons, Harry J. Little of Canton and B.D. Little of Michigan; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Calling hours Thursday at the parlors will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM.
12/27/2940
Birthday News Article
Source: Canton Repository December 27th 1940
Canton 'Boy In Blue' Rests on 97th Birthday Anniversary
Capt. W.H. Little One of City's Last Two Civil War Veterans.
Capt. William Harrison Little, one of Canton's two revered old men of the Grand Army of the Republic, marked another mile-stone in a long and full life today as he observed his 97th birthday anniversary.
Infirmities of age and failing health will keep him in bed so he'll be unable to entertain many callers at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Harry E. McCullough of 134 Broad Ave NW, with whom he resides.
However, cards, letters and gifts have been arriving for him all week and maybe a few close friends will be permitted to see him and brighten the day with a chat.
Won't See Comrade
His comrade in arms, Raymond Edleman of 409 Shorb ave NW won't be among close friends visiting him today, however. Mr. Edleman is 94 years old and getting about is daily becoming a harder task for him.
No doubt if the two Civil War soldiers could get together, they'd talk over the battles of the 1860's when the north and south were embroiled in civil strife.
Capt. Little served over three years with the Union Army. He enlisted in 1862 as a private and went into battle 30 times. he was wounded eight times, the last time on April 6, 1865 three days before Lee's surrender.
On Dec. 24, 1864, he was captured by Confederates and for four months was held in infamous Libby prison at Richmond. When he entered the prison camp he weighed 154 pounds. When he left, 72 pounds.
8 Years With Guard
At the close of the war he served eight years with the Ohio national guard, leaving that service with the rank of captain which his friends still use today.
Before the Civil war, Capt. Little had been a stationary engineer, but was unable to follow this work after the war because of injuries which had crippled his right arm.
After a period of self-education as a bookkeeper, he obtained a clerical job with the Baltimore & Ohio railroad and remained there for 20 years.
He then served several terms as Canton twp trustee, retiring when he was about 85. He was born at Damascus on Dec. 27, 1843.
Active in G.A.R. Affairs.
Until two years ago, Capt. Little was active in G.A.R. affairs here and always occupied a place of honor in Canton's parade marking Memorial Day. He has resided here for 50 years.
Before failing health made trips impossible, he delighted in attending national G.A.R. reunions and two years ago was among the soldiers who gathered at Gettysburg for the reunion of the Blue and Gray.
He has three other children besides Mrs. McCullough. They are H.J. Little of 126 Arlington ave NW and Mrs. Mento Langley and Delbert Little, both of Hammond, Ind.
1/01/2932
Wm. McKinley Post #25 GAR
The following excerpt is taken from the text:
Honor Roll & History
Wm. McKinley Post no 25 G.A.R
Canton, Ohio
Copyright 1932
Page 42
William Harrison Little
Son of William and Nancy Jobes Little, was born at Damascus, Ohio, December 27, 1843; enlisted in Co. B. 104th Regt. O.V.I, at Salem, Ohio August 9, 1862; was in the battles of King's Salt Works and Marion; was wounded, and discharged June 24, 1863, on Surgeon's certificate of disability; reenlisted August 29th 1862 in the 12th O.V.C. captured December 24, 1864 in action at Lebanon, Virginia, and held in Libby prison for four months; mustered out August 29, 1865, at Camp Chase. After the close of the Civil War, Mr. Little served for eight years in the O.N.G.; was commissioned Captain, and for five years was Captain of Co. D. 2nd Regt; later he was active in politics. He is at present Chief of Staff of Dept of Ohio, G.A.R. He married Vetura Lydia Fowler at Bellaire, Ohio on July 4th, 1872, who died July 9, 1919, aged sixty-eight years; to them were born four sons and two daughters. Mr. Little's favorite pastime is hunting and fishing.
Honor Roll & History
Wm. McKinley Post no 25 G.A.R
Canton, Ohio
Copyright 1932
Page 42
William Harrison Little
Son of William and Nancy Jobes Little, was born at Damascus, Ohio, December 27, 1843; enlisted in Co. B. 104th Regt. O.V.I, at Salem, Ohio August 9, 1862; was in the battles of King's Salt Works and Marion; was wounded, and discharged June 24, 1863, on Surgeon's certificate of disability; reenlisted August 29th 1862 in the 12th O.V.C. captured December 24, 1864 in action at Lebanon, Virginia, and held in Libby prison for four months; mustered out August 29, 1865, at Camp Chase. After the close of the Civil War, Mr. Little served for eight years in the O.N.G.; was commissioned Captain, and for five years was Captain of Co. D. 2nd Regt; later he was active in politics. He is at present Chief of Staff of Dept of Ohio, G.A.R. He married Vetura Lydia Fowler at Bellaire, Ohio on July 4th, 1872, who died July 9, 1919, aged sixty-eight years; to them were born four sons and two daughters. Mr. Little's favorite pastime is hunting and fishing.
11/05/2929
Election Flyer
Front:
Capt. W.H. Little
Candidate for
Canton Township Trustee
Election, November 5th, 1929
(over)
Back:
During the Civil War I served over three years, enlisting in 1862 as a private in Co. B, 104th O.V.I. from which I was discharged on account of wounds and soon thereafter reenlisted in the 12th O.V. Cavalry, participating in thirty engagements, in eight of which I was wounded, receiving the last April 6th 1865, three days before the surrender of Gen. Lee's Army. A gunshot wound in the elbow-joint from which I am permanently crippled.
Was captured by the enemy in 1864 and sent to Libby Prison where I was held for about four months suffering all the miseries of that infamous institution, weighing 154 pounds when I entered and 72 pounds when exchanged.
Following the war November 26th, 1877, i was commissioned by Governor Thomas L. Young, First Lieutenant and on June 10th 1880 I was promoted and Commissioned by Governor Charles Foster, Captain of Company "D" 2nd Regiment O.N.G. for five years. In view of long continued and uncompensated services I feel that I am warranted in asking for the recognition of the Electors of Canton township.
Thanking you in advance for your friendly assistance, I remain,
Yours truly,
W.H. Little
P.S. There are Two candidates by the name LITTLE, if you desire to vote for a G.A.R. Veteran be sure and mark your ballot in front of W.H. Little
5/01/2929
Camp Massillon Plaque
Source: Family photo from Canton Repository
Captain William H. Little is the third gentleman seated in the bottom right portion of the picture.
Click on picture to read plaque
Writing on back of picture reads:
Send to
Captain Wm. H. Little
134 Broad ave N.W.
From the Repository (Canton Repository newspaper)
Rush
Partial article attached to back of picture:
Marker Unveiled at Old Camp Massillon
Members of the Mrs. Major McKinley Tent No. 1 of Massill
shown in the picture above at the unveiling of a bronz
marking the site of Camp Massillon, a Civil War tr
(missing words)feature of the annual reuni
7/09/2919
Widowed
Source: Wm. McKinley Post #25 GAR
Vetura Lydia Fowler, ...,who died July 9, 1919, aged sixty-eight years
Picture taken May 25, 1996 at Westlawn Cemetery, Canton, Ohio Sec. Z. Lot 8
Cemetery Record:
Name: Little Vetura L.
Sec. Z Lot no 8
Deceased 7/9/1919
Interred 7/11/1919
Place of Birth: Ohio
Place of Death: Canton, Ohio
Age 67
Wife of Capt. W.H.
Kind of Grave: Walled $25.oo
Undertaker: Miller Blanchard Co.
Death of Wife
Source: Canton Repository, July, 10th, 1919 Pg 11.
Funeral Friday.
The funeral of Mrs. Vetrua Little, 67, wife of Captain W.H. Little, who died Wednesday morning will be held at the Miller-Blanchard funeral chapel Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock and burial will be made in Westlawn Cemetery.
Funeral Friday.
The funeral of Mrs. Vetrua Little, 67, wife of Captain W.H. Little, who died Wednesday morning will be held at the Miller-Blanchard funeral chapel Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock and burial will be made in Westlawn Cemetery.
1/05/2911
Death of Mother
Source: Newspaper clipping
Aged Mother of Cantonian Dead
Captain Little's Mother passes away at Age of 94 years
Mrs. Nancy Little, 94, mother of Captain W.H. Little, a well known resident of Canton, died Thursday in her home in Damascus, Coumbiana county where she spend nearly all her life.
Mrs. Little was reared in the little Quaker colony near Damascus and was a member of that faith until she was 24 years of age when she united with the Methodist church.
She has four sons and one daughter. All of her sons served in the Union army during the Civil War. J. Dillworth Little, one of her sons was killed at the siege of Vicksburg and
(Rest of article missing)
Aged Mother of Cantonian Dead
Captain Little's Mother passes away at Age of 94 years
Mrs. Nancy Little, 94, mother of Captain W.H. Little, a well known resident of Canton, died Thursday in her home in Damascus, Coumbiana county where she spend nearly all her life.
Mrs. Little was reared in the little Quaker colony near Damascus and was a member of that faith until she was 24 years of age when she united with the Methodist church.
She has four sons and one daughter. All of her sons served in the Union army during the Civil War. J. Dillworth Little, one of her sons was killed at the siege of Vicksburg and
(Rest of article missing)
Death of Mother
Source: Canton Repository, Jan. 7, 1911 Pg 8.
Mother of Canton Man Dies, Aged 94
Captain W.H. Little, 208 South Walnut street, received word Friday morning of the death of his mother, Mrs. Nancy Little, of Damascus, who passed away Thursday evening. Mrs. Little was 94 years of age. The funeral services will be held in Damascus Sunday afternoon at 2:30.
Mother of Canton Man Dies, Aged 94
Captain W.H. Little, 208 South Walnut street, received word Friday morning of the death of his mother, Mrs. Nancy Little, of Damascus, who passed away Thursday evening. Mrs. Little was 94 years of age. The funeral services will be held in Damascus Sunday afternoon at 2:30.
5/11/2909
Death of Son
Source: Canton Ohio Newspaper clippingLittle Funeral
The funeral of Howard H. Little took place from the home of his parents, Captain and Mrs. W.H. Little, 208 South Walnut street, yesterday at 2 o'clock.
The services were conducted by Rev. M.E. Evans, pastor of the Dueber (tear in page) church. The vocal music was a mixed quartet from (tear in page) choir and the floral offerings were fine. Relatives from the vicinity of Pittsburg were present at the funeral.
The floral offerings came from a soc ail club with which Mr. Little was connected, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph (fold in page) and Mrs. McPeak, S.W.Richards, Dell Little, and Edith Masters, Mrs. Anna Martin and Harry McCullough, the Dueber avenue M.E. church Sunday School, Minnie Kret and Herbert Crawford, the Little Rose Mary club and a (washed out spot) of pieces from Terre Haute, IND.
Second article
Canton Man Dies in Terre Haute
Howard Hays Little, barber, aged thirty-two years, died of typhoid pneumonia in Terre Haute, Ind Friday night at 11:30 o'clock. He was a son of Captain and Mrs. W.H. Little, 208 South Walnut Street.
Mr. Little had been employed by several barber shops here and at one time conducted a shop of his own. For several years he was employed in the water works department. he went to terr Haute about three months ago, expecting to locate there.
Mr. Little leave a widow, Mrs. Ethel Little, and one daughter, Mildred aged four years, here. Preparations were being made by the wife to join him when word was received of his illness. The parents, three brothers and two sisters also survive. They are Charles, Harry and Delbert Little, Miss Mento Little and Mrs Anna Martin, all of this city.
The body will be brought to Canton Sunday and taken to the home of Captain Little.
1/31/2901
Death of Brother
Source: Daily News (family clipping)
Another Civil War Veteran Died.
Mr. Lewis J. Little, another Civil war veteran, died at 11:30 PM last night at the home of his sister, Mrs Elizabeth Dixon, No. 13 Columbia street. He was a victim of lung trouble, with which he had long been afflicted, but his condition did not become serious until about six weeks ago. Mr. Little was nearly 60 years old.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 1 PM., standard time, at No. 13 Columbia street, Rev. H.W. Dewey officiating. Trescott Post, No. 10 G.A.R., will have charge of the funeral, and after the services at the house the body will be taken to Damascus or burial, the Grand Army ritual to be observed at the grave.
Mr. Little was born at Damascus in 1841 and has spent his entire life in this vicinity and a good part of it in this city. He served in the 26th Ohio Battery from August 1863, to the close of the war of the rebellion, going out from this city. His first wife was Mrs. Abina Jones of this county, whom he married before his enlistment and died during his absence at the front. He returned to Salem after having received an honorable discharge from the army and was later united in marriage with Miss. Jemima Franc of the vicinity of North Benton. Four of five children were born to them, but they were divorced after a few years. Last summer Mr. Little was united in marriage with Mrs. Sarah J. Stouffer of North Georgetown, who survives him. His mother, Mrs. Nancy Little, aged 83 years, of Damascus also survives him, the sister at whose home he died and two brothers, Captain W.H. Little of the county recorder's office at Canton and Mr. J.L. Little of Bridgeport. These brothers, with a fourth named Dilworth, all went to the front from this city during the war. The latter is buried at Natchez, Miss and was a comrade of his brother, Lewis, in the 26th Ohio Battery. The mother and two surviving brothers are here to attend the funeral
Second Article
Comrade Little Laid to Rest
Funeral services over the remains of the late Lewis Little were held at No. 13 Columbia street, yesterday afternoon where he died. The services were taken in charge by Trescott Post, No. 10, G.A.R. of which the deceased was a member, Rev. H.W. Dewey officiating. Rev. Mr.d Dewey preached a brief but excellent discourse, which was much appreciated by the family and comrades of the deceased. On account of the severity of the weather the G.A.R. held it observance at the home immediately after the sermon, instead of at the grave as usual, and an escort was detailed to accompany the remains to their last resting place. This escort included the following pallbearers, also member of the post: W.G. Bentley, Anthony Fisher, Joseph Young, Benjamin Bolen, J.H. Randels and James Nelson. In addition to the escort of veterans, quite a number of friends and relatives of the deceased followed his remains to their last resting place.
Another Civil War Veteran Died.
Mr. Lewis J. Little, another Civil war veteran, died at 11:30 PM last night at the home of his sister, Mrs Elizabeth Dixon, No. 13 Columbia street. He was a victim of lung trouble, with which he had long been afflicted, but his condition did not become serious until about six weeks ago. Mr. Little was nearly 60 years old.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 1 PM., standard time, at No. 13 Columbia street, Rev. H.W. Dewey officiating. Trescott Post, No. 10 G.A.R., will have charge of the funeral, and after the services at the house the body will be taken to Damascus or burial, the Grand Army ritual to be observed at the grave.
Mr. Little was born at Damascus in 1841 and has spent his entire life in this vicinity and a good part of it in this city. He served in the 26th Ohio Battery from August 1863, to the close of the war of the rebellion, going out from this city. His first wife was Mrs. Abina Jones of this county, whom he married before his enlistment and died during his absence at the front. He returned to Salem after having received an honorable discharge from the army and was later united in marriage with Miss. Jemima Franc of the vicinity of North Benton. Four of five children were born to them, but they were divorced after a few years. Last summer Mr. Little was united in marriage with Mrs. Sarah J. Stouffer of North Georgetown, who survives him. His mother, Mrs. Nancy Little, aged 83 years, of Damascus also survives him, the sister at whose home he died and two brothers, Captain W.H. Little of the county recorder's office at Canton and Mr. J.L. Little of Bridgeport. These brothers, with a fourth named Dilworth, all went to the front from this city during the war. The latter is buried at Natchez, Miss and was a comrade of his brother, Lewis, in the 26th Ohio Battery. The mother and two surviving brothers are here to attend the funeral
Second Article
Comrade Little Laid to Rest
Funeral services over the remains of the late Lewis Little were held at No. 13 Columbia street, yesterday afternoon where he died. The services were taken in charge by Trescott Post, No. 10, G.A.R. of which the deceased was a member, Rev. H.W. Dewey officiating. Rev. Mr.d Dewey preached a brief but excellent discourse, which was much appreciated by the family and comrades of the deceased. On account of the severity of the weather the G.A.R. held it observance at the home immediately after the sermon, instead of at the grave as usual, and an escort was detailed to accompany the remains to their last resting place. This escort included the following pallbearers, also member of the post: W.G. Bentley, Anthony Fisher, Joseph Young, Benjamin Bolen, J.H. Randels and James Nelson. In addition to the escort of veterans, quite a number of friends and relatives of the deceased followed his remains to their last resting place.
Death of Brother
Source: Canton Repository, Jan 31, 1901 Pg. 6
War Veteran Dies
Brother of Captain W.H. Little Dies in Salem-Family of Soldiers.
Salem News-Lewis J. Little, another civil war veteran, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Dixon. He was a victim of lung trouble. He was born at Damascus in 1814 and has spent his entire life in this vicinity and a good part of it in this city. He served in the Twenty-sixth Ohio battery from August, 1863, to the close of the war of the Rebellion, going out from this city. His mother, Mrs. Nancy Little, aged 83 years, of Damascus, the sister at whose home he died and two brothers, Capt. W.H. Little, of the county recorder's office at Canton, and J.L. Little of Bridgeport, survive him. These brothers, with a fourth named Dilworth, all went to the front from this city during the war. The later is buried at Natchez, Miss., and was a comrade of his brother, Lewis, in the Twenty-sixth Ohio battery.
*age year in news article is incorrect.
War Veteran Dies
Brother of Captain W.H. Little Dies in Salem-Family of Soldiers.
Salem News-Lewis J. Little, another civil war veteran, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Dixon. He was a victim of lung trouble. He was born at Damascus in 1814 and has spent his entire life in this vicinity and a good part of it in this city. He served in the Twenty-sixth Ohio battery from August, 1863, to the close of the war of the Rebellion, going out from this city. His mother, Mrs. Nancy Little, aged 83 years, of Damascus, the sister at whose home he died and two brothers, Capt. W.H. Little, of the county recorder's office at Canton, and J.L. Little of Bridgeport, survive him. These brothers, with a fourth named Dilworth, all went to the front from this city during the war. The later is buried at Natchez, Miss., and was a comrade of his brother, Lewis, in the Twenty-sixth Ohio battery.
*age year in news article is incorrect.
6/04/2900
1900 Ohio Census
Source: 1900 Ohio Census Stark County
State: Ohio
County: Stark
Supervisor's District No. 17
Enumeration District No. 105
Sheet No. 3
Township or other division of County Canton
Name of incorporated city, town, or village with the above named division Canton Ward of city, 5th
Enumerated by me on the 11th day of June, 1900, Ralph A. Bankof {signature}, Enumerator.
3. Name of each person whose place of abode on June 1, 1900 was in this family
4. Relation
5. Color
6. Sex
7 Date of birth (m/y)
8. age
9. martial status
10. number of years married
11. number of how many children
12 number of children living (?)
13 place of birth
14. place of birth of Father
15 place of birth of mother
16. Year of immigration
17. number of years in this country
18 naturalization
19. Occupation
20. Months not employed
22. can read
23 can write
3. Little, William H. 4. head 5. W 6. M. 7 Dec. 1844 8. 55 9. M 10. 27 13. Ohio 14. Pennsylvania 15. Ohio 19. Bookkeeper 20. 0
3. Vetora L. 4. Wife 5. W 6. F 7. Mar 1850 8. 50 9. M 10. 27 11.7 12. 6 13. Ohio 13. Ohio 14. Ohio
State: Ohio
County: Stark
Supervisor's District No. 17
Enumeration District No. 105
Sheet No. 3
Township or other division of County Canton
Name of incorporated city, town, or village with the above named division Canton Ward of city, 5th
Enumerated by me on the 11th day of June, 1900, Ralph A. Bankof {signature}, Enumerator.
3. Name of each person whose place of abode on June 1, 1900 was in this family
4. Relation
5. Color
6. Sex
7 Date of birth (m/y)
8. age
9. martial status
10. number of years married
11. number of how many children
12 number of children living (?)
13 place of birth
14. place of birth of Father
15 place of birth of mother
16. Year of immigration
17. number of years in this country
18 naturalization
19. Occupation
20. Months not employed
22. can read
23 can write
3. Little, William H. 4. head 5. W 6. M. 7 Dec. 1844 8. 55 9. M 10. 27 13. Ohio 14. Pennsylvania 15. Ohio 19. Bookkeeper 20. 0
3. Vetora L. 4. Wife 5. W 6. F 7. Mar 1850 8. 50 9. M 10. 27 11.7 12. 6 13. Ohio 13. Ohio 14. Ohio
2/13/2888
General Affidavit
State of Ohio, County of Columbiana, SS:
In matter of William Little Co. "B" 12th Ohio Cav. Vols.
Org. Inv. Pension No.
On this 13th day of February A.D. 1888; personally appeared before me Notary Public in and for aforesaid county duly authorized to administer oaths, Jesse Dixson aged 58 years, a resident of Salem in the County of Columbiana and State of Ohio whose post office address is Salem.
Well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declared in relation to aforesaid case as follows:
That he saw, the claimant when he arrived home in Sept 1865, and that he had a gun shot wound in the elbow joint of his right-arm the ball also wounded him in his right side and had several {word unreadable} in his back, caused by said wound. He frequently complained of his back and kidney's hurting him.
I declare that I have no interest in said case and am not concerned in its prosecution.
Jesse Dixson {signature}
In matter of William Little Co. "B" 12th Ohio Cav. Vols.
Org. Inv. Pension No.
On this 13th day of February A.D. 1888; personally appeared before me Notary Public in and for aforesaid county duly authorized to administer oaths, Jesse Dixson aged 58 years, a resident of Salem in the County of Columbiana and State of Ohio whose post office address is Salem.
Well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declared in relation to aforesaid case as follows:
That he saw, the claimant when he arrived home in Sept 1865, and that he had a gun shot wound in the elbow joint of his right-arm the ball also wounded him in his right side and had several {word unreadable} in his back, caused by said wound. He frequently complained of his back and kidney's hurting him.
I declare that I have no interest in said case and am not concerned in its prosecution.
Jesse Dixson {signature}
General Affidavit
State of Ohio, County of Columbiana, SS:
In the matter of William Little Co. "B" 12th O.V. Cav. applicant for Or. Inv. Pension No.
on this 13 day of February AD 1888; personally appeared before me, a notary public in and for aforesaid County authorized to administer oaths, Nancy Little aged 70 years, a resident of Damascus in the County of Columbiana and State of Ohio whose Post office is Damascus Ohio
well know to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declared in relation to aforesaid case as follows:
Said William Little came home from Camp Chase Ohio on or about the 1st day of Sept. 1865 badly wounded in his right arm and back and that she nursed him for about two years. The first year she dressed the wounds every day. He was badly crippled in his arm & back on account o said wounds, and he often said that he wounds in his back would surely kill him. He suffered a great deal of pain.
I further declare that I have no interest in said case and financially not concerned in its prosecution.
Nancy Little {signature}
In the matter of William Little Co. "B" 12th O.V. Cav. applicant for Or. Inv. Pension No.
on this 13 day of February AD 1888; personally appeared before me, a notary public in and for aforesaid County authorized to administer oaths, Nancy Little aged 70 years, a resident of Damascus in the County of Columbiana and State of Ohio whose Post office is Damascus Ohio
well know to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declared in relation to aforesaid case as follows:
Said William Little came home from Camp Chase Ohio on or about the 1st day of Sept. 1865 badly wounded in his right arm and back and that she nursed him for about two years. The first year she dressed the wounds every day. He was badly crippled in his arm & back on account o said wounds, and he often said that he wounds in his back would surely kill him. He suffered a great deal of pain.
I further declare that I have no interest in said case and financially not concerned in its prosecution.
Nancy Little {signature}
8/04/2887
3/28/2887
Death of Son
Source: Family notes of Anna E. McCullough
William G. Little passed away March 28th, 1887. Age: 2 years 4 months.
William G. Little passed away March 28th, 1887. Age: 2 years 4 months.
1/30/2887
Birth of Daughter
Source: Family notes of Anna E. McCullough
Anna E. Little was born January 30th 1887
3/09/2885
Declaration for the Increase of a Invalid Pension
State of Ohio County of Belmont
On this 9th day of March A.D. one thousand eight hundred and eighty 5 personally appeared before me a Justic of the piece within and for the county and State aforesaid, Wm. Little aged 41 years a resident of Bellaire county Belmont State Ohio who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is a pensioner of the United States, enrolled at Columbus Pension Agency at the rate of 24- dollars per month, certificate no 19.911 by reason of disability from Gun Shot wound in right elbow joint icurred in the Mil. service of the United States while serving as a private in Co 'B' 12" Ohio Vol. Cavy.
He also applies on account of Gun Shot wound in right side affecting kidneys.
that he hereby appoints with full power of substitution and revocation his true and lawful attourney to prosecute his claim.
His Post Office address is Lock Box 102 Bellaire Belmont Co. Ohio
F.T Criswell (signature)
Irvin Baker (signature)
{two witnesses who can write/sign here}
Wm Little
Also personally appeared F.T. Criswell & Irvin Baker residing at Bellaire in the County of Belmont and State of Ohio residing at Bellaire F.T. Criswell & Irvin Baker persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who being by me duly sworn, say that they werepresent and saw Wm Little the claimant sign his name (make his mark) to the foregoing declaration; that they have every reason to believe from the appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with him that he is the identical person he represents himself to be; and that they have no interes in the prosecution of this claim.
F. T. Criswell (signature)
Irvin Baker (signature)
On this 9th day of March A.D. one thousand eight hundred and eighty 5 personally appeared before me a Justic of the piece within and for the county and State aforesaid, Wm. Little aged 41 years a resident of Bellaire county Belmont State Ohio who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is a pensioner of the United States, enrolled at Columbus Pension Agency at the rate of 24- dollars per month, certificate no 19.911 by reason of disability from Gun Shot wound in right elbow joint icurred in the Mil. service of the United States while serving as a private in Co 'B' 12" Ohio Vol. Cavy.
He also applies on account of Gun Shot wound in right side affecting kidneys.
that he hereby appoints with full power of substitution and revocation his true and lawful attourney to prosecute his claim.
His Post Office address is Lock Box 102 Bellaire Belmont Co. Ohio
F.T Criswell (signature)
Irvin Baker (signature)
{two witnesses who can write/sign here}
Wm Little
Also personally appeared F.T. Criswell & Irvin Baker residing at Bellaire in the County of Belmont and State of Ohio residing at Bellaire F.T. Criswell & Irvin Baker persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who being by me duly sworn, say that they werepresent and saw Wm Little the claimant sign his name (make his mark) to the foregoing declaration; that they have every reason to believe from the appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with him that he is the identical person he represents himself to be; and that they have no interes in the prosecution of this claim.
F. T. Criswell (signature)
Irvin Baker (signature)
11/18/2884
Birth of Son
Source: Family notes of Anna E. McCullough
William G. Little was born November 18th, 1884
William G. Little was born November 18th, 1884
6/02/2883
3/03/2883
Pension File Cover
Increase of Invalid Pension
Name, William Little
P.O. Lock Box 102 Bellaire Rank, Priv
County Belmont Company B
State O Regiment 12 Ohio Cav
Attorney not recognized, No fee payable.
Rate $24 per month commencing March 3, 1883.
Disabled by GSW Rt arm Resulting in total disability, such as to render incapacity to perform manul labor equivalent to the loss of a hand or foot
Submitted Apr 25, 1883 by Pembridge (signature), examiner
Approved I.W. Cole (signature), Reviewer
Stamped: Increased to $30
March 16, 1887
Act August 4, 1886
Name, William Little
P.O. Lock Box 102 Bellaire Rank, Priv
County Belmont Company B
State O Regiment 12 Ohio Cav
Attorney not recognized, No fee payable.
Rate $24 per month commencing March 3, 1883.
Disabled by GSW Rt arm Resulting in total disability, such as to render incapacity to perform manul labor equivalent to the loss of a hand or foot
Submitted Apr 25, 1883 by Pembridge (signature), examiner
Approved I.W. Cole (signature), Reviewer
Stamped: Increased to $30
March 16, 1887
Act August 4, 1886
9/22/2881
6/10/2880
Ohio National Guard
Source: Election Flyer
June 10th 1880 I was promoted and Commissioned by Governor Charles Foster, Captain of Company "D" 2nd Regiment O.N.G. for five years.
June 10th 1880 I was promoted and Commissioned by Governor Charles Foster, Captain of Company "D" 2nd Regiment O.N.G. for five years.
1/01/2880
Biography
Source: History of Belmont & Jefferson Counties
W. H. Little was born in Columbiana county, Ohio in 1843. He received a common school education and when arrived at the proper age, he went to Alliance and learned the machinists' trade. In August 1862, he enlisted in Co B, 104th Reg't O.V.I.. as private, and served thirteen months; was wounded and discharged at Covington, KY. He returned home and shortly thereafter re-enlisted in Co. B. 12th Reg't O.V.C. private and served until the close of the war. He was mustered out of service at Camp Chase, Ohio. Mr. Little received wounds and was captured in the battle at "King's Salt Licks" in Virginia, and was carried by the rebels to Libby prison where he lay five months and seven days. In 1873 he wed Victoria, daughter of Thomas Fowler, of Bellaire.
W. H. Little was born in Columbiana county, Ohio in 1843. He received a common school education and when arrived at the proper age, he went to Alliance and learned the machinists' trade. In August 1862, he enlisted in Co B, 104th Reg't O.V.I.. as private, and served thirteen months; was wounded and discharged at Covington, KY. He returned home and shortly thereafter re-enlisted in Co. B. 12th Reg't O.V.C. private and served until the close of the war. He was mustered out of service at Camp Chase, Ohio. Mr. Little received wounds and was captured in the battle at "King's Salt Licks" in Virginia, and was carried by the rebels to Libby prison where he lay five months and seven days. In 1873 he wed Victoria, daughter of Thomas Fowler, of Bellaire.
Census Records
Source: 1880 Ohio Census
Chas. L. Little 1 yr. old
Wm 36 Clerk OH PA
Victoria 30 OH OH
Mentor 6
Howard 4
Chas. L. Little 1 yr. old
Wm 36 Clerk OH PA
Victoria 30 OH OH
Mentor 6
Howard 4
8/19/2879
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