Frederick Trullender Residence: Occupation: Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 11 August 1861 Enlisted in Company E, 1st Cavalry Regiment New Jersey on 20 August 1861. Promoted to Full Armorer on 01 March 1863 Mustered out Company E, 1st Cavalry Regiment New Jersey on 01 January 1864 Household: Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace Fredrick TRULLENDER Self M Male W 38 ENGLAND Wheelwright ENGLAND ENGLAND Jennie TRULLENDER Wife M Female W 35 NJ Keeping House NJ NJ Jennie WABERTON Niece S Female W 13 NJ NJ NJ Source Information: Census Place Lower Alloways Creek, Salem, New Jersey Family History Library Film 1254797 NA Film Number T9-0797 Page Number 12D Niece Jennie is already living with them in 1870. I can't locate Jennie after 1880, but, in 1870 and 1880, there was only the one child living with them. Take care - Deb >From: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: Frederick Trullender died 1893 in Lower Alloways Creek >Date: 21 Oct 2003 14:05:40 -0600 >Received: from lists2.rootsweb.com ([207.40.200.39]) by mc9-f30.hotmail.com >with Microsoft SMTPSVC(5.0.2195.5600); Tue, 21 Oct 2003 13:56:35 -0700 >Received: (from [email protected])by lists2.rootsweb.com (8.12.8/8.12.8) id >h9LKGAkq018467;Tue, 21 Oct 2003 14:16:10 -0600 >X-Message-Info: EoYTbT2lH2O1ZDYw+q2Zeu9/gxHEdh+n >Resent-Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2003 14:16:10 -0600 >X-Original-Sender: [email protected] Tue Oct 21 14:16:09 2003 >Old-To: [email protected] >Sender: [email protected] >Message-ID: <[email protected]> >X-OriginalArrivalTime: 21 Oct 2003 20:05:40.0342 (UTC) >FILETIME=[B3683160:01C3980E] >Resent-Message-ID: <[email protected]> >Resent-From: [email protected] >X-Mailing-List: <[email protected]> archive/latest/1682 >X-Loop: [email protected] >Precedence: list >Resent-Sender: [email protected] >Return-Path: [email protected] > >This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > >Classification: Query > >Message Board URL: > >http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/oRB.2ACI/726 > >Message Board Post: > >Searching for the full date of death and the cemetery location for >Frederick Trullender a Civil War veteran. His wife's name was Jennie. >Possibly had a son named Daniel? > > > > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, >go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > _________________________________________________________________ Surf and talk on the phone at the same time with broadband Internet access. Get high-speed for as low as $29.95/month (depending on the local service providers in your area). https://broadband.msn.com
I am looking for descendants of Jesse and Margaret Shidner. I am also looking for Margaret's maiden name. their sons were Jesse Jr., Harley, and Thomas and a daughter Hazel. Jesse, Jr, Harley and Thomas all are desceased in the Salem, NJ area. If anyone knows of family members of these Shidners I would appreciate it. I would be interested in corresponding with anyone from the Shidner family. I have collected a lot of information recently and would be more than happy to share. Thank you, Rex Wilson Sebastian, FL
Good Afternnon all, I was thumbing through info I have saved through the years and came across, who I believe to be the parents of my 4th great-grandmother Mary Ann Miller b 7/26/1806, New Jersey, possibly Cumberland, Glouster or Salem counties. She married Enoch Austin b abt 1805 also from one of these counties(I have no other info on him). I would appreciate any input on any of them. Thanks, May God Bless, Deb
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/oRB.2ACI/726 Message Board Post: Searching for the full date of death and the cemetery location for Frederick Trullender a Civil War veteran. His wife's name was Jennie. Possibly had a son named Daniel?
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/oRB.2ACI/725 Message Board Post: RE: HANTHORN I am looking for plat maps which would show the location of the Hanthorn farm in Upper Alloways Creek. I'm especially looking for the location of churches near the farm. Do these exist? Please reply to my e mail address. Thanks for any help given. Louise
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/oRB.2ACI/724.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks Val, This line is a real thorn in my side. I'll try and follow up on this information. I know that my William Pippen was a teamster who later had a livery stable business in Trenton...maybe his ancestors were also in that field.- Cheryl
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fergurson, Fisher, Gibbs, Money or Mooney, Pippin Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/oRB.2ACI/724.1.1 Message Board Post: I am not familiar with the name, but find one reference doing a quick check in "Salem County Wills 1804-1803" Abstracted by H. Stanley Craig, p. 74 Will of Joseph Money, Feb. 17, 1814. Upper Alloways Creek. To wife, Enis Money, my house and land in Upper Alloways Creek. Executrix, wife Enice Mooney. Witnesses William Fisher, Joseph Fergurson and William Pippin. Proved Dec. 16, 1815. Administration cum text annexa was granted to Joseph Money and Edward B. Gibbs Dec. 20. 1815. B-263 My guess is this puts your guy in the neighborhood of Upper Alloways creek, and so my suggestion is you get full copies of this and any other records you can find....don't rely on just the abstracts for they often overlook information you might find useful. You might contact the Salem County courthouse or either the Salem or Gloucester county Historical Societies, or perhaps even the LDS family history center nearest you to find copies. The books will be in the courthouse, but the others may have them on microfilm. Start checking around the web on the other names involved here...you may find a connection to your guy by not just neighborhood but perhaps family or business or religion.. and anything that puts your mystery man in the context of his social place in time can help you determine where to look next. Hope this helps. Val
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/oRB.2ACI/724.1 Message Board Post: Valerie, Have you ever come across ANY sort of documents for any PIPPEN/PIPPIN individuals in Salem County? I am trying to find the parents of my William Pippen born abt. 1820 who married Margaret YATES. There is one Salem Co. Marriage for a John PIPPEN to a Margaret KEEN Apr 30, 1818 in Salem and I think they might be his parents. They name their first son Jonas K. PIPPEN....who may or may not be named for a Jonas KEEN. The name is so rare in NJ but William's death cert states he was born in NJ. I think the only other record I've seen in Salem for PIPPEN/PIPPIN was an inventory for a William PIPPIN wife Rebecca . Possibly the father of the John PIPPIN. I know you do a LOT of researching in Salem Co. Any bit of information you may come across on any of these individuals in Salem Co. would be appreciated- Cheryl
Joan, thank you for the real story of Taps. Jeanne
I am just curious, where does this "revisionist history" keep coming from? Is it from the same types as the fellow from Australia who recently "patented the wheel?" If so, Lord help us. Taps, as we know it today, was written (or caused to be written) by Col. Dan Butterfield during the Peninsula Campaign of 1862 to signify the end of the day and was played in his regiment to basically put his soldiers to sleep. This poignant bugle call was later made popular throughout the Federal Army when Butterfield was CO of the 3rd Brigade, 5th Corps, Army of the Potomac. Even later, it was used as part of the graveside ceremonies for fallen soldiers. Taps was then called, "Butterfield's Lullaby" and was similar to the many other novel bugle calls that Butterfield either wrote or had his regimental bugler write for his regiment, later brigade and division. I have seen mention by others, who gave the credit for "Taps" to Butterfield's bugler but never to someone else. This kind of beats all but it was a good story and whether it has any basis in fact we will never know because who wrote Taps has been argued for years. Since we are discussing the mention of graveside services for military personnel, does anyone know the first recorded instance of covering the casket of a fallen soldier with a flag? If not, it was at the funeral of Gen. Thomas Edward "Stonewall" Jackson, after his death during the Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia in May 1863. It was not an American flag that was use but the Confederate "Battle flag." At least my Confederate ancestors gave the Yankees something they have not do away with, yet. <grin> John R. Clarke Thomasville, GA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rex Wilson" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2003 7:22 AM Subject: Taps > TAPS > > > We in the United States have all heard the haunting song, "Taps." > > It's the song that gives us that lump in our throats and usually tears in > our eyes. > > But, do you know the story behind the song? If not, I think you will be > interested to find out about its humble beginnings. > > Reportedly, it all began in 1862 during the Civil War, when Union Army > Captain Robert Ellicombe was with his men near Harris's Landing in Virginia. > The Confederate Army was on the other side of the narrow strip of land. > > During the night, Captain Ellicombe heard the moans of a soldier who lay > severely wounded on the field. Not knowing if it was a Union or Confederate > soldier, the Captain decided to risk his life and bring the stricken man > back for medical attention. Crawling on his stomach through the gunfire, the > Captain reached the stricken soldier and began pulling him toward his > encampment. When the Captain finally reached his own lines, he discovered it > was actually a Confederate soldier, but the soldier was dead. > > The Captain lit a lantern and suddenly caught his breath and went numb with > shock. In the dim light, he saw the face of the soldier. It was his own son. > > The boy had been studying music in the South when the war broke out. Without > telling his father, the boy enlisted in the Confederate Army. The following > morning, heartbroken, the father asked permission of his superiors to give > his son a full military burial, despite his enemy status. > > His request was only partially granted. The Captain had asked if he could > have a group of Army band members play a funeral dirge for his son at the > funeral. The request was turned down since the soldier was a Confederate. > But, out of respect for the father, they did say they could give him only > one musician. > > The Captain chose a bugler. He asked the bugler to play a series of musical > notes he had found on a piece of paper in the pocket of the dead youth's > uniform. This wish was granted. > > The haunting melody, we now know as "Taps" ... used at military funerals was > born. The words are .. Day is done ... Gone the sun ...From the lakes > ....From the hills ... From the sky .. All is well .....Safely rest ... God is > nigh ... Fading light ... Dims the sight ... And a star ..... Gems the sky > ....Gleaming bright ... From afar .. Drawing nigh ...Falls the night > ....Thanks and praise ... For our days .. Neath the sun .... Neath the stars > .... Neath the sky ... As we go ... This we know ... God is nigh... > > I, too, have felt the chills while listening to "Taps" but I have never seen > all the words to the song until now. I didn't even know there was more than > one verse. I also never knew the story behind the song and I > didn't know if you had either so I thought I'd pass it along. I now have an > even deeper respect for the song than I did before. > > REMEMBER THOSE LOST AND HARMED WHILE SERVING THEIR COUNTRY. And also those > presently serving in the Armed Forces. Please send this on after a short > prayer. > > A Prayer wheel for our soldiers...please don't break it. > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >
I've found that my great grandfather's brother, John J. Russell, lived in Penns Grove according to the 1920 and 1930 censuses. I found him on the 1920 living on a section of Delaware Avenue that was called "Russells Grove". I believe it is on the river side. He evidently had a boarding house of workers from the dye works. On the 1930 census, he is also living on Delaware Ave. Since the 1940 census is not yet available, I would like to find out when he died and where he is buried. He was Catholic. Any ideas? Also, does anyone know anything about this area of Penns Grove? Thanks, Liz Russell Forsyth
In a message dated 10/18/2003 3:11:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: <<In a message dated 10/18/03 11:41:40 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > [email protected] > JOAN WE IN THIS LIST TRY TO SHARE BITS OF INSPIRATION WITH EACH OTHER>> ----- Hmmm...the last time I looked neither you nor I nor Rex was the admin for THIS list and I'm not understanding why Rex needs someone else to be forwarding responses for him to the list. If he has something to say he should post it directly himself. However, on this list and other RootsWeb genealogy lists, what we generally try to do is post messages--queries and information, about Salem County ancestors and history. This doesn't include "inspirational" messages or Internet hoaxes and chain letters that we have been instructed to forward to "everyone we know." << AND WE > ARE NOT HISTORIANS AND DO NOT VERYIFY AS FACT > EVERYTHING WE POST>> Verifying as fact and posting chain letter Internet hoaxes are two completely different matters, IMHO, but you and I would still disagree on this. We SHOULD attempt to verify what we post and pass on before doing so--or we should add a disclaimer that the information has NOT been verified. <<...YOU DESERVE NO > THANKS.>> And I ask for none--merely setting the record straight. Some folks are WAY too touchy -- we are all wrong from time to time and setting the record straight is important in these matters as it is in recording and studying our family history. This is the last I'll say on the subject. Joan
In a message dated 10/18/03 11:41:40 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > [email protected] > JOAN WE IN THIS LIST TRY TO SHARE BITS OF INSPIRATION WITH EACH OTHER AND WE > ARE NOT HISTORIANS AND DO NOT VERYIFY AS FACT > EVERYTHING WE POST BUT WE ALL ENJOY WHAT WE RECIEVE AND THEN IF WE DOUBT IT > WE CHECK IT OUT OR SOME "kind"PERSON WILL LET US KNOW IF THEY FIND OUT > SOMETHING DIFFERENT IN A "KIND" WAY AND THEN WE THANK THEM....YOU DESERVE NO > THANKS.
Joan sorry for the incorrect posting. It was sent to me and I thought it might be true. Thanks for setting the story straight. Next time though a little politeness goes a long way even in emails. Sorry to all for the posting. Rex Wilson ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2003 12:05 PM Subject: Re: Taps > In a message dated 10/18/2003 11:31:02 AM Eastern Standard Time, > [email protected] writes: > We in the United States have all heard the haunting song, "Taps." > ------ > First of all, this chain letter story doesn't belong on the list -- but since > I'm not the admin of this list it isn't my place to comment on that. > > Second, the story is not true. Not a word of it. Sentimental story--but not > true like the vast majority of these chain letters. > > Joan > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >
One more note...I should have added that the true story of TAPS can be found here: http://www.west-point.org/taps/Taps.html Joan
In a message dated 10/18/2003 11:31:02 AM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: We in the United States have all heard the haunting song, "Taps." ------ First of all, this chain letter story doesn't belong on the list -- but since I'm not the admin of this list it isn't my place to comment on that. Second, the story is not true. Not a word of it. Sentimental story--but not true like the vast majority of these chain letters. Joan
Thank you! Very interesting. Joan In a message dated 10/18/03 11:30:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: TAPS We in the United States have all heard the haunting song, "Taps." It's the song that gives us that lump in our throats and usually tears in our eyes. But, do you know the story behind the song? If not, I think you will be interested to find out about its humble beginnings. Reportedly, it all began in 1862 during the Civil War, when Union Army Captain Robert Ellicombe was with his men near Harris's Landing in Virginia. The Confederate Army was on the other side of the narrow strip of land. During the night, Captain Ellicombe heard the moans of a soldier who lay severely wounded on the field. Not knowing if it was a Union or Confederate soldier, the Captain decided to risk his life and bring the stricken man back for medical attention. Crawling on his stomach through the gunfire, the Captain reached the stricken soldier and began pulling him toward his encampment. When the Captain finally reached his own lines, he discovered it was actually a Confederate soldier, but the soldier was dead. The Captain lit a lantern and suddenly caught his breath and went numb with shock. In the dim light, he saw the face of the soldier. It was his own son. The boy had been studying music in the South when the war broke out. Without telling his father, the boy enlisted in the Confederate Army. The following morning, heartbroken, the father asked permission of his superiors to give his son a full military burial, despite his enemy status. His request was only partially granted. The Captain had asked if he could have a group of Army band members play a funeral dirge for his son at the funeral. The request was turned down since the soldier was a Confederate. But, out of respect for the father, they did say they could give him only one musician. The Captain chose a bugler. He asked the bugler to play a series of musical notes he had found on a piece of paper in the pocket of the dead youth's uniform. This wish was granted. The haunting melody, we now know as "Taps" ... used at military funerals was born. The words are .. Day is done ... Gone the sun ...From the lakes ....From the hills ... From the sky .. All is well .....Safely rest ... God is nigh ... Fading light ... Dims the sight ... And a star ..... Gems the sky ....Gleaming bright ... From afar .. Drawing nigh ...Falls the night ....Thanks and praise ... For our days .. Neath the sun .... Neath the stars .... Neath the sky ... As we go ... This we know ... God is nigh... I, too, have felt the chills while listening to "Taps" but I have never seen all the words to the song until now. I didn't even know there was more than one verse. I also never knew the story behind the song and I didn't know if you had either so I thought I'd pass it along. I now have an even deeper respect for the song than I did before. REMEMBER THOSE LOST AND HARMED WHILE SERVING THEIR COUNTRY. And also those presently serving in the Armed Forces. Please send this on after a short prayer. A Prayer wheel for our soldiers...please don't break it.
I've "rescued" an old family letter written by John LONGSTAFF in 1858 from Beaver Dam. The letter was sent to his brother and sister and reads as follows: Beaver Dam, May 25th 1858 Dear Brother & Sister I hope you are all enjoying good health as we are at present. I hope you have not got as much wet weather as we have, it has rained I believe every day or night for the last 3 or 4 weeks with the exception of two days and nights and it is raining very hard today. I have got 3 gardens to make besides my own. I was spading in our garden the other day and dug up a part of a bucks horn petrified and a shin bone as hard as stone. Well every thing is very cheap at present but very little money to buy with. Butter 12 œ lb., Eggs 6 Œ, Potatoes from 0 to 25 cts., Flour $1.75 to $2.00 for 100, Cornmeal $1.00, Pork 10 cts. Lb., City Lots from $25. Carpenters is working for 75 cts. to 1.00. Store pay at that. I forget weather I answered your last letter or not, if not I hope you will excuse me. Mary is making Mush for supper. I am out every night yet we have not heard from Brooklin for some time. Julia says I must tell her Aunt Julia that she can stick her nose in her Mothers Butter and that she has got her hair bobed off. Write soon if you pleas. Mary joins me in love to you all. John LONGSTAFF P.S. Sunday eve 6 Œ oclock more rain every day all well at present Butter 10 lb. 30th May 1858 Based on limited research I believe that the letter may have been written by John LONGSTAFF b. 8 August 1814 of Canandaigua, NY the son of Robert LONGSTAFF and Jane SUDDICK who on the 26th of June 1844 married Mary WILLSON b. 20 Dec 1821 at Allamuchy, NJ the daughter of Joshua WILLSON and Charety DRAKE. The couple had 7 children including William Wood, Louisa Adelaide, Emma Elizabeth, Julia, Margaret J., Cornelia M., and Mary Willson LONGSTAFF all born in Allamuchy, NJ between 1845 and 1853. It appears that John died in 1885 and his wife Mary in 1898 at Macedon, NY. I believe the family was living in Macedon, NY when the 1880 census was completed including John listed as b. England, his wife Mary listed as b. in NJ, their son William then age 35 listed as b. in NY, and a 16 year old daughter Martha b. NY who may have been an 8th child born to the couple. I'm hoping to find someone from this family so that this wonderful old piece of family history can be returned to its rightful place with family. If you are a member of this family or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Aquilla Barber, Dickinson, James James, Lloyd, Lowderback, Paullin, Robinson Classification: Deed Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/oRB.2ACI/724 Message Board Post: Salem County Historical Society Deed 1118 The originals are there, complete with seals and signatures, but also full typed transcripts of which I made copy to study at home. Here I am abstracting from the transcripts. vnc 9 March 1789 James James, gentleman of Pilesgrove and Hannah his wife, to David Pauling of same place, tailor Whereas Aquilla Barber, late of Pilesgrove, mason, owned a parcel of land in Pilesgrove, did by deed dated 1 April 1777 convey unto Hannah James, of Pilesgrove, gentlewoman, all that tract of land. and said Hannah James, sometime after departed this life, but by her last will ...gave James James authority as executor to said will to convey said land and premises. Consideration of L40 lawful money of New Jersey Beginning at a stone standing in the road leading to Woodstown, within 8 perches of the center of the road leading to Lowderbacks ( 7Stars? vnc) Thence S 40 deg. W 6 perches to a stone in the road Thence N 24 deg. W 22 perches and 17 links to a stake in the field Thence N 40 deg E 9 perches and 20 links to a stake Thence S 17 deg E 24 perch and 12 links to place of beginning Contains one acre of land, strict measure. Witnesses: Samuel Robinson Samuel L. James Signed James James Hannah James codicil on back Before signing and executing the within deed, it is agreed by and between the parties that the said David Paullin shall make, maintain and support a good and sufficient lawful fence to enclose the said land within mentioned at his own expense, for which said Paullin bindeth himself, his heirs and assigns, dated the day and year within written signed David Paullin Witness Sam'l L. James -------------------- Deed 1119 23 March 1789 Between David Paullin of Pilesgrove, tailor, and Martha his wife to Bateman Lloyd, Jr. of the same place, merchant Consideration of L40 history of land recited from Aquilla Barber to Hannah James, to her executor James James who sold to David Paullin on the 9th of March 1789 who now sells the same 1 acre to Bateman Lloyd, Jr. exact same metes and bounds signed David Paullin Martha Paullin witnesses Jacob Harris and George Dickinson Not recorded _________ Deed 1130 7 May 1789 James James of Pilesgrove, gentleman, and Hannah his wife to Oliver Brooks of same place, cooper This is another acre lot, originally Aquilla Barber to Hannah James and then her executor James James - adjoining the one sold to David Paullin, as evidenced in the metes and bounds. Beginning at a stone standing in the road leading to Woodstwon, being also a corner of Bateman Lloyd's lott purchased from David Paullin Running from said stone along the road S 40 deg W 4 perches and 15 links and 1/2 to a tone in the road thence N 40 deg 30 minutes W 20 perches and 19 links to a stake or stone in the field thence N 40 deg E 11 perches and 2 links to a stake or stone corner of Bateman Lloyd's lott, thence by said lott S 24 deg. east 22 perches and 17 links to the beginning. Contained one acre and 2 perches of land, strict measure. Witnesses: William Owen and James James signed James James not recorded. Fence is also agreed upon, at the expense of Oliver Brooks
TAPS We in the United States have all heard the haunting song, "Taps." It's the song that gives us that lump in our throats and usually tears in our eyes. But, do you know the story behind the song? If not, I think you will be interested to find out about its humble beginnings. Reportedly, it all began in 1862 during the Civil War, when Union Army Captain Robert Ellicombe was with his men near Harris's Landing in Virginia. The Confederate Army was on the other side of the narrow strip of land. During the night, Captain Ellicombe heard the moans of a soldier who lay severely wounded on the field. Not knowing if it was a Union or Confederate soldier, the Captain decided to risk his life and bring the stricken man back for medical attention. Crawling on his stomach through the gunfire, the Captain reached the stricken soldier and began pulling him toward his encampment. When the Captain finally reached his own lines, he discovered it was actually a Confederate soldier, but the soldier was dead. The Captain lit a lantern and suddenly caught his breath and went numb with shock. In the dim light, he saw the face of the soldier. It was his own son. The boy had been studying music in the South when the war broke out. Without telling his father, the boy enlisted in the Confederate Army. The following morning, heartbroken, the father asked permission of his superiors to give his son a full military burial, despite his enemy status. His request was only partially granted. The Captain had asked if he could have a group of Army band members play a funeral dirge for his son at the funeral. The request was turned down since the soldier was a Confederate. But, out of respect for the father, they did say they could give him only one musician. The Captain chose a bugler. He asked the bugler to play a series of musical notes he had found on a piece of paper in the pocket of the dead youth's uniform. This wish was granted. The haunting melody, we now know as "Taps" ... used at military funerals was born. The words are .. Day is done ... Gone the sun ...From the lakes ....From the hills ... From the sky .. All is well .....Safely rest ... God is nigh ... Fading light ... Dims the sight ... And a star ..... Gems the sky ....Gleaming bright ... From afar .. Drawing nigh ...Falls the night ....Thanks and praise ... For our days .. Neath the sun .... Neath the stars .... Neath the sky ... As we go ... This we know ... God is nigh... I, too, have felt the chills while listening to "Taps" but I have never seen all the words to the song until now. I didn't even know there was more than one verse. I also never knew the story behind the song and I didn't know if you had either so I thought I'd pass it along. I now have an even deeper respect for the song than I did before. REMEMBER THOSE LOST AND HARMED WHILE SERVING THEIR COUNTRY. And also those presently serving in the Armed Forces. Please send this on after a short prayer. A Prayer wheel for our soldiers...please don't break it.