This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: farwellwalter Surnames: McElroy Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.fremont/7577/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THE FREMONT COUNTY HERALD. January 26, 1893. ""DIED". -- On the afternoon of Saturday, Jan. 21, 1893, James A. McElroy, at his home in Tabor. He died as he lived, a consistant Christian gentleman, kind husband and a loving father,respected by all with whom he associated. A wife and four children mourn the loss of their protector in this life, but the hope of a blissful reunion will sustain and comfort them through the weary future. James A. McElroy enlisted in the 4th Iowa in 1861 and faithfully discharged his duties as a soldier and patriot, modest and unassuming, yet brave and true to the interests of his country. The head that lay so still and white, told a story of silent suffering. The emblem of liberty, the stars and stripes, as draped gracefully over hie bier, speaking to us more than words of the esteem in which he was held by his comrades in the late great struggle for victory. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.