Post by Pat (Friend) Thompson on May 29, 2006 10:52:32 GMT -5
WINFIELD SCOT FRIEND, WAR VETERAN, PASSES
Was Member of Third Maryland Regiment During Civil Conflict
Winfield Scott Friend, a Civil War veteran, died at his home in Selbysport on Sunday, October 31, at 11:00 o'clock a.m. Mr. Friend was the son of the late William and Susan Friend, and was born in Friendsville August 24, 1843, having reached the age of 94 years, 2 months and 7 days.
On June 16, 1870, he was happily untied in marriage to Ellen Lauchery, at Markelysburg, Pa. To this union seven children were born; Mr. Alice Frazee, of Selbysport; Mrs. Lucy Morgan, Frostburg; Arch Friend, of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Webster, Inez M. and Lindsey Friend, at home. One child died in infancy.
Besides his wife and six children, he is survived by eleven grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren.
On May 10, 1862, Mr. Friend enlisted in the Third Maryland Regiment and was assigned to duty in Company D. After serving three years he re-enlisted and served to the end of the great conflict, being honorably discharged June 5, 1865.
Mr. Friend was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church from early life, giving to his home and country a genuine example of Christian living. He was courageous, firm in conviction, loyal to his church and ministry and had an inner assurance of Christ's holy presence. He grew in grace and favor with all who knew him. His rich and fruitful character radiated a spirit contagious. Like a real warrior, he fought with smiles of victory, making no complaints of hardships and suffering.
For him the open gate meant aspiration, the casting off the old garment for the new. His ascending soul, borne by wings of angels left for us a silence of an earthly career to be reborn in the choruses of an everlasting song: "All hail; all hail, it is Heaven."
Thy glorious warfare's past--The battle's fought, the victory's won, And thou art crowned at last.
Funeral services were conducted from the Selbysport M.E. church on Tuesday, November 2, at two o'clock, with Rev. J. F. Hockenberry officiating. Members of the American Legion Post of Oakland had charge of the final rites at the cemetery.
Was Member of Third Maryland Regiment During Civil Conflict
Winfield Scott Friend, a Civil War veteran, died at his home in Selbysport on Sunday, October 31, at 11:00 o'clock a.m. Mr. Friend was the son of the late William and Susan Friend, and was born in Friendsville August 24, 1843, having reached the age of 94 years, 2 months and 7 days.
On June 16, 1870, he was happily untied in marriage to Ellen Lauchery, at Markelysburg, Pa. To this union seven children were born; Mr. Alice Frazee, of Selbysport; Mrs. Lucy Morgan, Frostburg; Arch Friend, of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Webster, Inez M. and Lindsey Friend, at home. One child died in infancy.
Besides his wife and six children, he is survived by eleven grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren.
On May 10, 1862, Mr. Friend enlisted in the Third Maryland Regiment and was assigned to duty in Company D. After serving three years he re-enlisted and served to the end of the great conflict, being honorably discharged June 5, 1865.
Mr. Friend was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church from early life, giving to his home and country a genuine example of Christian living. He was courageous, firm in conviction, loyal to his church and ministry and had an inner assurance of Christ's holy presence. He grew in grace and favor with all who knew him. His rich and fruitful character radiated a spirit contagious. Like a real warrior, he fought with smiles of victory, making no complaints of hardships and suffering.
For him the open gate meant aspiration, the casting off the old garment for the new. His ascending soul, borne by wings of angels left for us a silence of an earthly career to be reborn in the choruses of an everlasting song: "All hail; all hail, it is Heaven."
Thy glorious warfare's past--The battle's fought, the victory's won, And thou art crowned at last.
Funeral services were conducted from the Selbysport M.E. church on Tuesday, November 2, at two o'clock, with Rev. J. F. Hockenberry officiating. Members of the American Legion Post of Oakland had charge of the final rites at the cemetery.