Pvt. Edward Seagerson (Segerson)

Pvt. Edward Seagerson (Segerson)

Taken from Headstone at lot 12, Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin

-Ohio-

Pvt. 10 U.S. Inf.

March 19, 1900

       From the US Army, Register of Enlistments 1798 – 1914
Name – Segerson, Edward
Age at Enlistment – 24
When – Feb. 16
Where – New York
By Whom – Mac*******
Town or County – New York
state – New York
Occupation – Musician
Eyes – Blue
Hair – Dark
Complexion – Fair
Height – 5; 2 1/2”
Regiment – M. T.
Remarks – Discharged Feb. 15, 1883 Esp of two at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Apot Char. Excelant.

       From the Elgin Sexton's Ledger
Died – March 19, 1900
Where – Alma House
Aged – 66 / 0 / 0
Interred – March 21, 1900
Head of Grave from – 2' east line, 2' from north line
Cause of Death – Heart Paralysis

       From the Bluff City Cemetery files;
Lot – 12 * Section – GAR * Grave – 5 * Interment No. - 13677 * Date – March 21, 1900 * Head of Grave from – South line 2', East line 12'

           Obit – March 20, 1900 issue of The Elgin Daily News.
       E. Segerson, a well known resident of Elgin, died at noon Monday at the county institution where he had been for the past year or longer.   Paralysis of the heart caused his death.   For many years Mr. Segerson was drummer in the Elgin Military band and was elected town collector two or three years ago.   His wife and daughter Ada and son Charles reside at 831 Oak street.   The funeral will be held at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon.
       “Taps” as deceased was known when a member of the band, was employed in the watch factory until failing eyesight made it impossible longer to work there.   His ill-fortune continued all efforts at restoration of vision failing until at last he found a refuge at Geneva.   His good qualities will cause ***** to be sincerely mourned by those **** were he associates in his days of prosperity.