----Source: Greenwood Gleaner 3/15/1923

OBITUARY FOR ABRAM H. SHOEMAKER
 

The following obituary of Abram H. Shoemaker is taken from the Augusta paper. Mr. Shoemaker is well known in this vicinity (Greenwood, Clark County), having formerly lived here and in the town of Butler.

Abram H. Shoemaker passed away at his home on the North Side, on Monday, Feb. 26, 1923, following a severe illness of weeks duration, aged 86 years and 4 months.

Deceased was born in Springfield, Mass., Oct. 27th, 1837 and came to Wisconsin at the age of 16 years. After eight years he returned to the old home in New York, and on Oct. 19, 1862 at Blenheim, N.Y. he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Mattice, who, with five children still survive. Mr. Shoemaker was also a private in Co. B. 4th Regiment New York, Heavy Artillery, his loyalty to the old flag being an inspiration to others, and most faithfully die he serve his county in the dark hours when it was torn with war and dissension.

One daughter, Frances at the age of 2 years, one son Charles, who was accidentally killed by an explosion three years ago, prceded him in death.

Besides his wife, his life long companion, he leaves to mourn his departure, three sons and two daughters Arthur and Carl, both of this city, Frank of Cornell, Anna (Mrs. Sharp of Portland, Ore.), Belva (Mrs. Greene of Greenwood), and 32 grandchildren and a wide circle of friends.

He was a loyal member of the G.A.R. He was a faithful soldier for his country, and in his home life gave the conscientious loyalty to his loved ones and friends in all his engagements, and leaves many goo driends wo sympathize with the sorrowing ones.

Services were held last Friday afternoon, with interment in the Augusta Cemetery, the Rev. J.T.K___ Officiating.