BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 1902 Death of Captain William Day. Capt. William Day, an old and prominent citizen of Lawrence county, died at 1:30 Saturday afternoon, after an illness of several months, aged abut 77 years. Capt. Day had a fine record as a soldier in the Civil War, and was a personal friend of the late Gov. Hovey, under whom he served. He was twice elected Sheriff of Lawrence county, and later was elected Mayor of Bedford. The funeral took place Monday at 2 o'clock, from the residence on South H street, services being conducted by Elders Chrisler and Denney. It was largely attended notwithstanding the blustery weather, the Oddfellows and Freemasons being out in regalia, and many old soldiers being present. The burial was at Green Hill. ************ Capt. Wm. Day William Day was born in Orange County, North Carolina, October 12, 1826, and died March 29 1902, aged 75 years, 5 months and 17 days. He came to Lawrence county with his father and mother, Archibald and Ruthy Day, in the spring of 1827, who settled in Shawswick Township. He was the last of seven brothers all of whom preceded him across death's stream. Three sisters still survive, all of whom live in Iowa. Bro. Day was united in marriage to Elizabeth Woody, September 19, 1850; to which union was born 11 children 7 of whom are living, 3 sons, Jesse, Frank and Walter, and 4 daughters, Ellen Wright, living in Kansas, Kittie, Bessie Martin and Nannie. Bro. Day enlisted as a private in the Mexican War, in March, 1848. In Dec. 1863, he enlisted as a private in Co. I, 120th Ind. Vols. and became Captain of the same. He was in the battles of Kenesaw Mountain, Resacca; Decatuer, Ga., Atlanta, Franklin, Nashville and Kingston, N. C. Captain Day won distinction as a soldier. He was intensely a patriot. He was an honest man, kind hearted to all, especially to the poor. Bro. Day was superintendent of the Poor Farm 13 years. He was Sheriff of the County two terms and Mayor of Bedford for nearly four years. Bro. Day was an Elder of the Church of Christ, in Bedford, having been appointed thereto in May 1891. He was also a member of the Masons and Odd Fellows and of the G. A. R. He was a firm believer in the all sufficiency of the New Testament for all religious work and worship. His funeral was largely attended from his residence on south H street. The funeral services were conducted by Elders Denney and Chrisler, with services at the cemetery by the Odd Fellows and Masons. XXX ***************** FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 1902 Tribute Of Respect. The grim Reaper has again put forth his sickle and cut down one of our oldest and most respected brothers. Captain William Day, a veteran of two wars was gathered to his father's at two o'clock p.m., on Saturday, the 29th, instant, after a long and painful illness. He was confined to his home for many months previous to his death; and though he suffered greatly he bore his affliction patiently and with a Christian resignation, and with few complaints at his lot. Captain Day was born in Orange county, North Carolina, 76 years ago, and came in his early youth to this country, where nearly all his life has been passed, and it has been an open book before his friends and neighbors. He was a man without reproach, free-hearted, generous, honest, charitable, true and faithful as a friend and Brother. That he held the confidence of the people of the county is evidenced by the fact that he was twice elected Sheriff; and his fellow citizens of Bedford honored him with the distinction of making him one of the earliest Mayors of the city. There was no kinder or more accommodating neighbor than Brother Day. Space forbids our speaking of his military service in two wars. (The Mexican War and the War of the Rebellion) further than to say that he was an honest and fearless soldier, and served his country faithfully and well, and was honored by being made Captain of his Company. As a ripe sheaf and in the sear and yellow leaf of life he has been gathered to his reward. In his younger days and while in health he was a regular attendant at our meetings and greatly enjoyed the friendship of his Brethren; but of late years his declining health has prevented his attendance and he has been often head to express his regret that he could not be with his Brethren at their meetings. Resolved, That in the death of Brother Day, Masonry has lost a worthy Brother devoted to the order; the church has lost a member whose highest aim was to serve his Master acceptably; the community has lost an honest, upright, patriotic citizen; and above all his family have received the saddest affliction in being deprived of husband, father, grand-father. Resolved, That as an evidence of our respect for his memory and our sorrow on account of the death of our beloved Brother, the brethren of this Lodge wear the usual badge of mourning and the furniture of the Lodge be draped in mourning for thirty days. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions under the hand of the Secretary and seal of the Lodge, be furnished the widow of the decreased brother, and a copy be furnished to each of the city papers. NEWTON CROOKE, L. B. EMERY, ALLEN CONNER, Committee. NOTE: William Day: 12 Oct 1825 – 29 Mar 1902. Lieut Co I 120 Ind Inf. Burial at Green Hill Cemetery, Bedford.