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Sgt William Andrew Neal

Birth	:	10 Jan 1844 Weller Township, Richland County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	27 Mar 1929 Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Akron, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8367004, -96.5453033
Inscription	:	Co I 82 Ohio Inf Sergt Wm. A Neal
Description	:	Neal, William A. (1844-1929) Akron Register tribune 4-4-1929 OBITUARY—WILLIAM A. NEAL A Brief Mention was made in these columns, last-week of the death of Wm. A. Neal one of the two remaining veterans of the Civil war in Akron, after an extended illness, due to the infirmities of advanced age. William Andrew Neal was born in Richland county, Ohio, January 10, 1844, and died in Akron, Iowa, March 27, 1929, having attained the ripe age of 85 years, 2 months and 17 days. On December 5, 1861, Mr. Neal heeded the call of President Lincoln for volunteers for... Read More	Neal, William A. (1844-1929) Akron Register tribune 4-4-1929 OBITUARY—WILLIAM A. NEAL A Brief Mention was made in these columns, last-week of the death of Wm. A. Neal one of the two remaining veterans of the Civil war in Akron, after an extended illness, due to the infirmities of advanced age. William Andrew Neal was born in Richland county, Ohio, January 10, 1844, and died in Akron, Iowa, March 27, 1929, having attained the ripe age of 85 years, 2 months and 17 days. On December 5, 1861, Mr. Neal heeded the call of President Lincoln for volunteers for the cause of the Union, and, when less than 17 years of age, enlisted in Co. F, Eighty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He served in the Army of the Potomac until after the battle of Gettysburg, when he was transferred with General Hooker's army corps to the Western Army with headquarters at Chattanooga, Tennessee, and was under General W. T. Sherman in his famous march to the sea. His term of enlistment having expired, on January 1, 1865, he re-enlisted in the same regiment, and on January 2, 1865, he was made sergeant and served as such until he was honorably discharged July 24, 1865, at Washington, D. C., where he participated in the grand review at the close of the Civil war. During his service in the army Mr. Neal participated in thirty-one general engagements and skirmishes, and at Peach Tree Creek, near Atlanta, Georgia, in the spring of 1865, he was wounded. Following his discharge from the army i ,1865, Mr. Neal came to Iowa, and at Linton, Iowa. August 27, 1868, he married Miss Emily Jane Miner. Twelve children came to bless this union, eight sons and four daughters. Preceding their father in death several years, ago were one daughter, Mrs. Grace Pike, and two sons Charles and LeRoy Neal. With his wife, six sons and and three daughters are left to mourn his departure, as follows: Mrs. Minnie Parker, of Akron, Ia.; Emmet, of Bradley, S.D., Emery of Akron, Ia., Frank, of, .Akron, la.; Bentley, of Bradley, S. D.; Mrs. Delia Squires, of Wakonda, S.D.; Mrs. Lenora Lewis, of Cherokee, Ia. Lewis, of Kerkhoven, Minn., and J. Victor, of Akron, la. There are fifty grandchildren and fifteen great-grand-children surviving, also two brothers and a sister, Harry Neal and Mrs. Mandt, in California, and Mead Neal, of Salmon, Idaho. Mr. Neal and family came to Akron from Firth, Nebraska, thirty-nine years ago, and have since made their home here. Many years ago Mr. Neal united with the Christian church, and in the year 1915, during the local pastorate of Rev. Robert Lee Stuart, he transferred his membership to the Akron Methodist church, as his wife was in the following of the Methodist church. During all his residence here Mr. Neal was an active member of James Biddlecome post, Grand Army of the Republic, until the organization turned in its charter a few years ago because of the dwindling membership of veterans. A kind husband and father, a helpful neighbor and friend, a patriotic citizen and a loyal defender of his country in time of peril, he was highly esteemed in this community and will be missed and mourned in ^the daily walks of life. "There is a land where the birds are ever singing, Where the flow'rs in their beauty never fade. Where the joy-bells of love are ever ringing And no evil shall ever dare invade. "We shall tell of the way that we have traveled, When at last we shall enter heaven's door, And the problems of ,life shall be unraveled When we meet on that bright eternal shore. “We shall gaze on His face in adoration, Joy resplendent shall thrill our soul As we crown Him the King of our salvation, And eternity's glories come to view." After a brief service at the home Friday afternoon, the funeral proper was held in the Akron M.E. church, conducted by the pastor, Wilson Gow. Appropriate hymns were sung by a quartet, composed of Mrs. J. C. Kennedy, Miss Clara Stoutenburg, Ed Stinton, and Walter E. Mellen, with Mrs. W. J. Brunner presiding at the piano. The pallbearers were members of the American Legion, as follows: J. C. Kennedy, L. .L. Burrill, P. A. Foley, J. G. Mowers, Herman Andresen, and J. J. Arkin. Interment was in Riverside cemetery, with full military honors accorded by Hoschler Post American Legion. Civil War Record Plymouth Obituaries maintained by Linda Ziemann. WebBBS 4.33 Genealogy Modification Package by WebJourneymen (NEAL, PARKER, SQUIRES, LEWIS, MINER) Posted By: Linda Lin Date: 3/10/2011 at 23:01:47 In the book Centennial History Clark County, South Dakota 1881-1981. Told by William's granddaughter, Della (Neal) Hart. My grandfather William Neal was born in Richland County, Ohio on January 10, 1844. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the Army. He became a soldier in the Civil War. He served three years, 8 months and was taken prisoner. He had to live on rice and water and no salt for 10 days, near Savanna, Georgia. It was the close of Sherman's march to the sea from Atlanta in 1868. After the war was over he married Emily Miner, to which 12 children were born at Akron, Iowa. He died at the age of 85 year, 2 months at Akron, Iowa. Henry A. Wallace was the editor and assistant manager of the Wallace Farms at Des Moines, Iowa and second cousin to my father Bent Neal. The Generation of the Upright by Edward Norton Cantwell First child of Arey Jane Cantwell Neal and John Neal I. WILLIAM ANDREW NEAL, farmer, Akron, Iowa. Born in Richland County, Ohio January 10, 1844. Served 3 years and 8 months in Co. F, 82 Regiment O.V.I. Married August 27, 1868 to EMILY JANE MINER Born October 31, 1849 in Jefferson County, Ohio They have 12 children and 31 grandchildren. Information provided by Find A Grave member # 49670471 Melissa Neal Habeck

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Sgt William Andrew Neal's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Akron, Plymouth County, USA.
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Sgt William Andrew Neal death on 27 Mar 1929 in Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.8367004
Longitude: -96.5453033

Family Members:

Parent

John Neal

(1820 - 1901)

Aery Jane Cantwell Neal

(1824 - 1907)

Spouse

Emily Jane Miner Neal

(1848 - 1931)

Siblings

Margaret J Neal

(1847 - 1909)

Children

Minnie Neal Parker

(1869 - 1949)

Fernando Emmett Neal

(1870 - 1931)

Orlando Emery Neal

(1870 - 1947)

Adella “Della” Neal Squires

(1876 - 1953)

Lenora Neal Lewis

(1878 - 1964)

LeRoy Neal

(1880 - 1913)

Grace Neal Pike

(1882 - 1923)

Charles Marion “Charley” Neal

(1888 - 1910)

John Victor “Vic” Neal

(1892 - 1965)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverside Cemetery
Akron, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8367004, -96.5453033

2. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Akron, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8232300, -96.5374800

3. Mount Hope Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8885994, -96.5667038

4. Union Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8911018, -96.5863037

5. Gores Bluff Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8035069, -96.6260468

6. Westfield Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7510986, -96.5914001

7. Richland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7682991, -96.6624985

8. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8741000, -96.6876000

9. Big Springs Cemetery
Big Springs, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9379000, -96.6090000

10. Old Big Springs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9455986, -96.5868988

11. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8372000, -96.3799000

12. Mills Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7188460, -96.6019280

13. First Brule Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7943993, -96.7069016

14. Pleasant Hill Cemetery Old
Spink, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8588462, -96.7215592

15. Brule Creek Cemetery
Spink Township, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8346510, -96.7324350

16. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Adaville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7494011, -96.4005966

17. Saint Paul Cemetery
Elk Point, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7641983, -96.7061005

18. Union County Poor Farm Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7649210, -96.7077580

19. Nora Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9314003, -96.7061005

20. Plymouth Presbyterian Cemetery
Brunsville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8208760, -96.3318410

21. Ahlsborg Lutheran Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8228000, -96.7612000

22. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Johnson Township, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7416992, -96.3707962

23. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9805984, -96.6481018

24. Saint Johns Cemetery
Craig, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8939018, -96.3225021