Sgt. Loren A. Spencer
Co. C 9th Vt. Inf.
From the Post #49 files
Joined GAR Veteran's Post #49 Nov. 3, 1885.
Obit; May 19, 1888 issue of Elgin's Every Saturday.
Loran A. Spencer, of the plate department died last Sunday of consumption. he was 46 years of age and leaves a wife and five children. His room mates provided some beautiful floral offerings for the funeral which occurred at the residence on College street Tuesday afternoon.
Death Notice; May 19, 1888 issue of Elgin's Every Saturday.
Loren A. Spencer died of consumption at his home on College street may 12, aged 46 years. He leaves a wife and five children. The G.A.R. attended his funeral.
From the Illinois Select Death Index
Name - Loran A. Spencer
Birth Year - About 1842
Aged - 46 Years
Died - May 12, 1888 in Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
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| Used with permission Dan Mallett |
Many members of Post #49 sewed watch faces to their ribbons to show they were from Elgin.
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