This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#217908) William S. Maxwell (died 1861) <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=217908> AUTHOR: Ken Wright DATE: 1/24/2009 at 21:13:31 Surnames: MAXWELL Des Moines Times, reprinted in the Dubuque Weekly Times, November 28, 1861. A SAD AND IMPRESSIVE SCENE- The troops which passed through here on their way to Fort Randall, were, during their short stay at this place, called upon to render a last tribute of respect to the memory of a departed brother. The name of the unfortunate soldier was William S. Maxwell, and his residence was near Wapello, in Louisa County. He was quite unwell when the troops arrived, but continued to grow worse, and refusing all medical aid, was shortly beyond the reach of human skill. He died on Sunday night, and at three o’clock on Monday afternoon his body was followed to its long home by all three companies who marched through the streets with muffled drum and with military honors deposited his remains in the Cemetery near town. ‘Twas sad to see a brave boy who had responded to his country’s call, and who had given his all for our protection, thus carried to his resting place.