If any one wants a scan of this obit let me know. Daurice ----------------------------------------------- OBIT--Spartanburg Journal--Spartanburg, S. C. Saturday, January, 18, 1908--page 1 DEATH OF A VETERAN------ MR. McELRATH WAS WELL KNOWN IN SPARTANBURG Lost Arm in Second Manasses----Last Days Made Comfortable by Sympathizing Friends W. A. McElrath, a Confederate veteran died at his home on Elm street Saturday morning at 4 o'clock after a severe illness of a few hours. He had been in good health for several years, being a great sufferer from wounds he recieved in the Civil war. The deceased was a gallant soldier in the Confederate army. He was a member of Co. B, 22nd South Carolina regiment. In the second battle of Manassas a shell in front of the line of his company exploded, killing John Kellar and Joe Baker outright. Mr. McElrath who was standing between them was struck on the left arm and he was so badly wounded that his member had to be amputated at the shoulder. About three years ago he became partially speechless and blind from the effects of the wound and because of his disability he recieved of $6 a month from the state. Friday afternoon Mr. McElrath was in his back yard trying to split kindling wood when suddenly he fainted. He was carried into house when everything known to medical skill was done to prolong his life, but to no avail for the old soldier answered the last roll call at an early hour Saturday morning. Mr. McElrath was a well known figure about the court house during court. Sheriff Nicholls appointed him door keeper. When his helpless condition became known sometime ago the Daughters of the Confederacy, his friends and the Salvation Army provided liberally for his wants. The deceased is survived by two daughters and one son, Miss Addie McElrath and Mrs. Robt. Tillotson, of Greenville. The remains of the deceased has been taken in charge by J. F. Floyd and the body will be taken on No. 39 Sunday morning to Duncan, where the funeral service will be held. Many Confererate veterans will gather at the station Sunday morning to witness the departure of the old soldier to his last resting place. ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com