RALEY, JOHN
Age 65
b. Abt. 1833 - Brownsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
d. 10/20/1898 - Crete, Chase County, Nebraska

 


CO. B. 77th ILLINOIS INFANTRY

Mount Moriah Cemetery
Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT
Find-a-Grave: John Raley
Block F Lot 102 Grave 2


Spouse
Hannah M. Wierman Raley
Married 1859
1832 - 1893

 

DIED A HERO

JOHN RALEY GAVE UP HIS LIFE 
TO SAVE HIS BROTHER  

   John Raley, a notice of whose accidental death at Crete, Nebraska was published about a week ago, sacrificed his life to save his brother.  The Crete Herald of October 21 had the following account of the accident:

   Wednesday evening about 7:15 o’clock a E. V. Raley of this city and his brother John Raley of Butte, Mont, were crossing the B & M. tracks going toward home. They were struck by a freight train which was switching in the yards.  Both men were knocked down, but E. V. Raley was only stunned and bruised, while his brother was caught beneath the wheels and his right leg entirely severed from his body about four inches below the knee.  The injured man was immediately taken to the Raley residence and Dr. Conrad summoned, who amputated the limb about half way between the hip and knee, in hopes of saving Mr. Raley’s life.  It was of no avail, however, as he died yesterday morning about 9 o’clock.  E. V. Raley suffered no broken bones, but is very sore and distressed over the occurrence.

   The entire community deeply sympathizes with E. V. Raley and family and the lonely daughter out west, in this terrible affliction, and all we can add is “God’s will be done.”

Butte Daily Post
Butte, Montana
11/1/1898

 

JOHN RALEY DEAD

Injured by a Train Yesterday at Crete, Neb.

AND DIED FROM INJURIES

 Was an Old and Respected Resident of Butte—Body Will be Brought Here

   The many friends of John Raley in Butte will be grieved to learn of his death, which occurred this morning at Crete, Neb., as a result of injuries received yesterday, by falling from a train.

   Mr. Raley was the janitor of the public library since that institution was opened.  About three weeks ago he received information of the sickness of a sister in Nebraska and obtained a leave of absence until Oct. 25.  Yesterday Librarian Davies received a telegram from one of Raley’s friends in Crete, stating that Mr. Raley had been run over by a train at Crete, and that his right leg would have to be amputated.  This was followed this morning by another telegram stating that Mr. Raley had died from the shock, and that his dying wish was that his body be brought to Butte for interment.  This wish will be compiled with, the A.O.U.W. and G.A.R. organizations, to which he belonged, having already made arrangements for the removal of the body to Butte.

   Mr. Raley was one of the well known characters of Butte, a man of unimpeachable integrity, who counted his friends by the thousand.  He was one of the charter members of Butte lodge No. 1, A.O.U.W., and one of its most faithful members.  He was 65 years of age and leaves a daughter, Mrs. Featherly, and a grand-daughter in this city.

   Mr. Raley was born at Brownsville, Pa., and had a war record of which any man might be proud.  He enlisted in August, 1862, as a private in company B, Seventy-seventh regiment Illinois infantry, from Peoria, and was discharged in July, 1865, at the close of the rebellion.  He participated in the siege of Vicksburg and numerous other engagements, and was wounded three times.  He was a charter member of Lincoln Post, having joined September 24, 1883.  He was post commander in 1894 and had been chaplain of the post ever since that date.

   The body will be brought to Butte within the next three days, and his funeral will be held under the auspices of the G.A.R. and A.O.U.W.

The Butte Daily Post
Butte, Montana
10/22/1898

 

 

 

 

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RATLIFF, SAMUEL N.

 


CO H. 2nd U.S. INFANTRY





  

 

 

 

 

 

 

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REDDING, CHRISTOPHER "CHRIS" COLUMBUS
Age 87
b. 10/6/1932 - Middleborough, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
d. 6/12/1914 - Moose Creek, Silver Bow County, Montana


CO. D. 18th MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY

 

Mount Moriah Cemetery
Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT
Find-a-Grave: Christopher Columbus Redding
GAR plot: Block F Row 2 Grave 5

 

AGED PROSPECTOR DIES

   Chris C. Redding, aged 87, a prospector, who had resided in the Moose creek district for 35 years, was found dead in his cabin Sunday by Swan Anderson and Dan Burns.  He had probably been dead several days.  Redding was interested in some claims with O. J. Larson of 1912 Harrison avenue.  He was a member of the Grand Army.  The body was brought to Butte last night by Jack Duggan.

The Anaconda Standard
Anaconda, Montana
6/16/1914

 

  

 

 

 

 

 REDDING—The funeral of the late Chris Redding, aged 87 years, will take place this (Wednesday) afternoon at 2 o'clock at Duggan's undertaking parlors.  Interment in Mount Moriah cemetery.  Lincoln post, No. 2, G.A.R., will meet at their hall at 1:30 to attend the funeral of Chris Redding.  Simon Hausworth, acting adjutant.

LARRY DUGGAN
Reliable Undertake and Embalmer
322 North Main Street
Bell Phone 770    Ind.  Phone 1864

The Anaconda Standard
Anaconda, Montana
6/17/1914

 

Christopher Columbus Redding: born Oct. 6, 1832 at Middleboro, MA, he was the second of six children born to Cheney Redding, a farmer, and his wife Mary (Barrows). According to a map of Middleboro the Redding family had a homestead on Purchade St., about halfway between Plymouth and Centre Streets.

Christopher was a 28 year-old Shoemaker from Middleboro, when he enlisted in that town on May 20, 1861 and was mustered into the 18th Massachusetts Infantry on August 24, 1861 as a Private in Co. D. Per records he was 5 ft. 8 in. tall, with a dark complexion, hazel eyes, and dark hair. Christopher was recorded as "Present on all regimental muster rolls from August 1861 to December 1862. He was wounded in the hip at the battle of Fredericksburg on Dec. 13, 1862 and admitted to Hammond Gen. Hospital, Point Lookout, MD. He was discharged on March 25, 1863 due to lameness caused by his gunshot wound.

Christopher returned to Middleboro, MA following his discharge. He was married to Frances Lombard Perry in Portsmouth, NH in 1863, however, he evidently abandoned her as he migrated to California in 1864 and she remarried to Benjamin F. Thorndike at Newburyport, MA on Aug. 5, 1869. After residing in California, he removed to Oregon where he lived until 1866; Montana to 1870, Utah and Nevada to 1873, Idaho to 1874, and then permanently in Montana from 1874, where he worked as a Miner. Per the 1880 U.S. Census he resided at Upper Moose Creek and Highland Gulch, Deer Lodge, Montana and worked as a Placer Miner. He applied for an Invalid pension on Dec. 12, 1905 and received initial benefits of $12 per month, due to his being over 70 years of age at the time of his application.


Contributor: Donald Thompson (Find-a-Grave)

 

 

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REESE, EDWARD
Age 55
b. Abt. 1846 - Wisconsin
d. 12/7/1901 - Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana

 


CO. I. 11th PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY

 

Mount Moriah Cemetery
Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT
Find-a-Grave: Ed Reese
Block G Lot 16 Grave 5


  

 

    Edward Reese, aged 55 years, died at his rooms in the K. of P. building, Saturday.

The Butte Daily Post
Butte, Montana
12/9/1901 

FUNERAL NOTICES

   The funeral of Edward Reese will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Knights of Pythias castle where services will be held.

The Butte Daily Post
Butte, Montana
12/9/1901 


Card of Thanks

   I desire to thank all kind friends and acquaintances who so kindly showed their sympathy to me during the sickness and burial of my late husband, Edward Reese.  I also wish to thank all members of the Knights of Pythias, Rathbone sisters and Women's Relief Corps and all those who showed their sympathy by attending the funeral and sending the following flowers:  Ivanhoe lodge No. 5, K. of P., emblem of their order; Rathbone sisters, emblem of their order; Mrs. Joseph Richards, sr., sickle; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Richards, jr., sheath of wheat; Mr. and Mrs. Matt Hodge, pillow, with words, "At rest;" Mrs. Trenery and family, wreath; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Morris and Mr. and Mrs. Forsythe, crescent.  The following sent bouquets: Miss Maurice, Mrs. Harney, Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Hammond, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, Miss Sadie Finnegan, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Corbey, Mr. and Mrs. E. Caddy, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Richards, Mr. and Mrs. Dierks, Mr. and Mrs. Stedman and E. D. Davies

MRS. EDWARD REESE

The Anaconda Standard
Anaconda, Montana
12/12/1901

 

 

 

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RENO, WILLIAM B.
Age 58
b. 4/12/1843 - Sharon, Mercer County, Pennsylvania
d. 2/4/1902 - Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas


CO B. 76th PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY

 

Mount Moriah Cemetery
Butte, Silver Bow Co,, MT
Find-a-Grave: William B. Reno
Block D Lot 90 Grave 1

 

Spouse
Florence Thetge Reno
1854 - 1918

 

W. B. Reno died yesterday at Leavenworth, Kan. The remains will arrive in this city Saturday.  The deceased was the father of Mrs. C. S. Bryant of 633 Idaho.  Funeral notice will appear later.

The Butte Daily Post
Butte, Montana
2/13/1902

 

   The funeral of the late W. B. Reno, who died in Leavenworth, Kan., will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the First Presbyterian church.  Will leave residence, 633 South Idaho street, at 1:30 p.m.  M.W.A., S.K., A.O.U.W. and G.A.R. please take notice.

The Anaconda Standard
Anaconda, Montana
2/16/1902

 

 

 

 

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RICHARDS, EDWIN M.
Age 72
b. December 1836 - Cornwall, England
d. 9/6/1909 - Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana


CO. I. 16th WISCONSIN INFANTRY

Mount Moriah Cemetery
Butte, Silver Bow Co,, MT
Find-a-Grave: Edwin M. Richards
Block J Lot 145 Grave 5


Spouse
Margaret Curtis Richards
1833 - 1920
(Married 1855)
Edwin M. Richards, a resident of this city for the past 18 years, died this morning at the family residence, 928 Jefferson street.  The deceased was a native of England and leaves a wife, two sons and five daughters.  Mr. Richards was through the civil war and was a member of Lincoln Post, Grand Army.  No arrangements have yet been made for the funeral.  The body is at Richards' undertaking rooms.

The Butte Daily Post
Butte, Montana
9/6/1909

 

AN OLD-TIME RESIDENT 
IS DEAD IN THIS CITY

   Edwin M. Richards, 73 years old, a native of London, England, died yesterday morning in a local hospital of the ills attendant on old age.  Richards had been a resident of Butte for 18 years and was a retired carpenter.  He is survived by five daughters and two sons.  The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home ofhis daughter, Mrs. W. A. Smith, 712 West Galena street,  Rev. A. D. Batchelor of Mountain View church will officiate.

The Anaconda Standard
Anaconda, Montana
9/7/1909

 

G. A. R.

   Members are requested to meet at the Post Room at 1:15 P.M. Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1909 to attend the funeral of Comrade Edwin M. Richards to be held from No. 712 West Galena street.

A. Dockstader
     Actg. Commander

The Butte Miner
Butte, Montana
9/7/1909

 

 

 

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