William Ewing, an old soldier, and for many years a resident of Wampum, died Saturday morning between 7 and 8 o'clock, at Beaver Falls, where he had been visiting recently. Death was due to asthma.
Mr. Ewing was 72 years of age and served in the Civil War, having a record as a gallant soldier. He is survived by his wife and several children, who reside in Wampum. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
The funeral services are being held this afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Wampum M. E. Church. Rev. Locke a member of the same regiment with Mr. Ewing in the Civil War, is conducting the services, assisted by Rev. J. C. Womer of this city.
Source: New Castle News, April 13, 1908
Submitted by Jack May
ANOTHER ROUNDHEAD
WAS LAID TO REST
William Ewing of Wampum, whose funeral was held Monday afternoon, was a member of the famous 100th ("Roundhead") regiment, whose ranks are fast thinning out.
He enlisted when that comnpany was organized and served faithfully and honorably until the close of the war. Rev. Locke of Harlansburg, a comrade of the deceased during the war, spoke feelingly of his record as a soldier, saying that the members of the family should feel justly proud and honored to know that he had served his country so nobly.
The funeral services, which were held in the Methodist church of Wampum, were attended by a large number of friends. Rev. J. C. Womer of this city, Rev. Locke and Rev. Livingston of Wampum officiated.
At the cemetery the services were in charge of the Wampum Post 381, G.A.R., the service of the Grand Army of the Republic being used.
Source: New Castle News, April 17, 1908
Submitted by Jack May
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