Obituary of James Caulley (James Colley)
Submitted by Kurt Caulley
James Caulley was born near Waterloo in Lawrence County, Ohio, and spent all his life in Lawrence, Scioto, and Jackson counties except his army life and the time he spent at Dayton, which was not very long. In 1861 he enlisted in the great cause of saving the Union and was honorably discharged in 1865.
Two years after his discharge, he united in marriage with Miss. Mary Ann Arms proved a most worthy companion to the very end. To them were born ten children, five sons, and five daughters. Four sons and five daughters are now living with their mother and mourn the loss of a tender and loving husband and father. The children are: Edward of Firebrick; Tracey of Dayton; Warren and James of Oak Hill; Mrs. Effie Myers of Garfield, Ark; and Mrs. Jeneva Kiner of Detroit, Mich. There are 13 grandchildren.
In 1873 Mr. Caulley became a member of the Kingdom of Christ and united with the Free-will Baptist church. On moving to another place, he united with the regular Baptists. He was an earnest, consistent follower of his Lord. While true and faithful to his own denomination, he was not a bigot and cheerfully extended the hand of fellowship in Christ’s name to members of other churches, worshipped, and collaborated with them.
No people were more faithful in attendance and labor in the great Champion meetings last summer than were Mr. and Mrs. Caulley. Mr. Caulley had an intense nature. He was what he was with his whole soul and might, and he enjoyed the confidence and respect of all who knew him for his upright and Christian conduct.
He died at the National Soldiers’ Home in Dayton on January 17, 1916, in his 74th year. He was buried at Oak Hill on the 20th, his old-time friend, the Rev. S. S. Denney of Bidwell, speaking words of comfort. The minister dwelled upon the many interesting characteristics of the departed and made special mention of his sterling character.
His widow and children get the sympathy of many neighbors and friends, and they feel very grateful for the kindness shown to them in their sorrow. Mr. Caulley was a resident of Oak Hill for 12 years, and during that time, he served as deacon of the Baptist church. He will be greatly missed.
Mr. John Hanner of Wheelersburg enlisted at the time. Mr. Caulley did, and they served together during the war, but the strange thing about it is that Mr. Hanner was buried on the same day at Wheelersburg as Mr. Caulley was buried at Oak Hill.
G. James Jones
(Military Service: from Aug 1861 to Jul 1865. 27th OVI. Name: James Colley; Branch: U.S. Union Army; Regiment/Unit/Ship: 27th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry; Company: G; Date entered: 3 August 1861; Place entered: Camp Chase; Rank in Private; Term of enlistment: 3 Years; Rank out: Corporal (1 July 1865); Date discharged: 11 July 1865; Discharged at Louisville, Kentucky)
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