Son of George F. J. and Laura (Wilder) Betterley.
Co. A, 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
A Veteran Gone: Death of Sergt. Edward S. Betterly of the Old Fifteenth.
The 15th Massachusetts regiment lost one of its most worthy members by the death of Edward S. Betterly of Co. A, which occurred yesterday. Comrad Betterly was present at the reunion of the 15th a week ago, and was in his usual health, which has not been good since his discharge from the service. He took cold on or about the day of the reunion, which, with his other pulmonary complaints, quickly carried him away.
Comrade Betterly was 56 years of age. He was born in Jeffrey, N. H., in 1832. He came to Worcester previous to the war. On the departure of the 15th he enlisted in the Leominster company, Capt. Leonard Woods, afterwards Capt. H. L. Dudley. He served in the company until after the Peninsula Campaign under McClellan; at this time his health gave way and rather than receive a discharge from the service, he asked to be detailed to the ambulance corps, in which he served faithfully till the end of his term of enlistment. Capt. Searles, commanding the ambulance train, recommended Mr. Betterly in the highest terms and asked that a sergeant's warrant be given him, which was done.
Comrade Betterly was next to the youngest of four brothers, all of whom entered the service of their country about the same time, in four different regiments and corps and all served three years, and were actively engaged. Not one of them received a wound. They were Wm. C. Betterly, 142d New York; Oscar A., 106th New York; Edward S., 15th Massachusetts; Orlando W., 11th New Hampshire.
Comrade Betterly for more than 22 years has been a watchman at the depot and yards of the Norwich road. He has been a trusty servant and is highly spoken of by the officers of this branch of the New England road.
For many years Mr. Betterly has been a worthy member of Post 10, G. A. R., in this city. The kindliness of his heart toward the bereaved and suffering led him to do many acts of benevolence and labor, he attending all the funerals of the post, volunteering his service in times of need, and thus imperiling his own health. Only a week ago he attended the reunion of his regiment, marched with the boys to the soldiers' monument, and then to the Bay State to attend the dinner and the post prandial exercises, and seemed to enjoy being with his comrades more than ever. Such days to him were sacred.
Comrade Betterly's funeral will take place at the Pleasant Street Baptist Church Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The pastor, Rev. Mr. White, and Rev. J. F. Lovering, of the Old South Church will officiate. The Grand Army will send a delegation. The burial will take place at Holden, in the Chaflin family lot. Soldier, thy rest hath come. (from The Worcester Daily Spy, 28 Oct 1888)
Co. A, 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
A Veteran Gone: Death of Sergt. Edward S. Betterly of the Old Fifteenth.
The 15th Massachusetts regiment lost one of its most worthy members by the death of Edward S. Betterly of Co. A, which occurred yesterday. Comrad Betterly was present at the reunion of the 15th a week ago, and was in his usual health, which has not been good since his discharge from the service. He took cold on or about the day of the reunion, which, with his other pulmonary complaints, quickly carried him away.
Comrade Betterly was 56 years of age. He was born in Jeffrey, N. H., in 1832. He came to Worcester previous to the war. On the departure of the 15th he enlisted in the Leominster company, Capt. Leonard Woods, afterwards Capt. H. L. Dudley. He served in the company until after the Peninsula Campaign under McClellan; at this time his health gave way and rather than receive a discharge from the service, he asked to be detailed to the ambulance corps, in which he served faithfully till the end of his term of enlistment. Capt. Searles, commanding the ambulance train, recommended Mr. Betterly in the highest terms and asked that a sergeant's warrant be given him, which was done.
Comrade Betterly was next to the youngest of four brothers, all of whom entered the service of their country about the same time, in four different regiments and corps and all served three years, and were actively engaged. Not one of them received a wound. They were Wm. C. Betterly, 142d New York; Oscar A., 106th New York; Edward S., 15th Massachusetts; Orlando W., 11th New Hampshire.
Comrade Betterly for more than 22 years has been a watchman at the depot and yards of the Norwich road. He has been a trusty servant and is highly spoken of by the officers of this branch of the New England road.
For many years Mr. Betterly has been a worthy member of Post 10, G. A. R., in this city. The kindliness of his heart toward the bereaved and suffering led him to do many acts of benevolence and labor, he attending all the funerals of the post, volunteering his service in times of need, and thus imperiling his own health. Only a week ago he attended the reunion of his regiment, marched with the boys to the soldiers' monument, and then to the Bay State to attend the dinner and the post prandial exercises, and seemed to enjoy being with his comrades more than ever. Such days to him were sacred.
Comrade Betterly's funeral will take place at the Pleasant Street Baptist Church Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The pastor, Rev. Mr. White, and Rev. J. F. Lovering, of the Old South Church will officiate. The Grand Army will send a delegation. The burial will take place at Holden, in the Chaflin family lot. Soldier, thy rest hath come. (from The Worcester Daily Spy, 28 Oct 1888)
Son of George F. J. and Laura (Wilder) Betterley.
Co. A, 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
A Veteran Gone: Death of Sergt. Edward S. Betterly of the Old Fifteenth.
The 15th Massachusetts regiment lost one of its most worthy members by the death of Edward S. Betterly of Co. A, which occurred yesterday. Comrad Betterly was present at the reunion of the 15th a week ago, and was in his usual health, which has not been good since his discharge from the service. He took cold on or about the day of the reunion, which, with his other pulmonary complaints, quickly carried him away.
Comrade Betterly was 56 years of age. He was born in Jeffrey, N. H., in 1832. He came to Worcester previous to the war. On the departure of the 15th he enlisted in the Leominster company, Capt. Leonard Woods, afterwards Capt. H. L. Dudley. He served in the company until after the Peninsula Campaign under McClellan; at this time his health gave way and rather than receive a discharge from the service, he asked to be detailed to the ambulance corps, in which he served faithfully till the end of his term of enlistment. Capt. Searles, commanding the ambulance train, recommended Mr. Betterly in the highest terms and asked that a sergeant's warrant be given him, which was done.
Comrade Betterly was next to the youngest of four brothers, all of whom entered the service of their country about the same time, in four different regiments and corps and all served three years, and were actively engaged. Not one of them received a wound. They were Wm. C. Betterly, 142d New York; Oscar A., 106th New York; Edward S., 15th Massachusetts; Orlando W., 11th New Hampshire.
Comrade Betterly for more than 22 years has been a watchman at the depot and yards of the Norwich road. He has been a trusty servant and is highly spoken of by the officers of this branch of the New England road.
For many years Mr. Betterly has been a worthy member of Post 10, G. A. R., in this city. The kindliness of his heart toward the bereaved and suffering led him to do many acts of benevolence and labor, he attending all the funerals of the post, volunteering his service in times of need, and thus imperiling his own health. Only a week ago he attended the reunion of his regiment, marched with the boys to the soldiers' monument, and then to the Bay State to attend the dinner and the post prandial exercises, and seemed to enjoy being with his comrades more than ever. Such days to him were sacred.
Comrade Betterly's funeral will take place at the Pleasant Street Baptist Church Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The pastor, Rev. Mr. White, and Rev. J. F. Lovering, of the Old South Church will officiate. The Grand Army will send a delegation. The burial will take place at Holden, in the Chaflin family lot. Soldier, thy rest hath come. (from The Worcester Daily Spy, 28 Oct 1888)
Co. A, 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
A Veteran Gone: Death of Sergt. Edward S. Betterly of the Old Fifteenth.
The 15th Massachusetts regiment lost one of its most worthy members by the death of Edward S. Betterly of Co. A, which occurred yesterday. Comrad Betterly was present at the reunion of the 15th a week ago, and was in his usual health, which has not been good since his discharge from the service. He took cold on or about the day of the reunion, which, with his other pulmonary complaints, quickly carried him away.
Comrade Betterly was 56 years of age. He was born in Jeffrey, N. H., in 1832. He came to Worcester previous to the war. On the departure of the 15th he enlisted in the Leominster company, Capt. Leonard Woods, afterwards Capt. H. L. Dudley. He served in the company until after the Peninsula Campaign under McClellan; at this time his health gave way and rather than receive a discharge from the service, he asked to be detailed to the ambulance corps, in which he served faithfully till the end of his term of enlistment. Capt. Searles, commanding the ambulance train, recommended Mr. Betterly in the highest terms and asked that a sergeant's warrant be given him, which was done.
Comrade Betterly was next to the youngest of four brothers, all of whom entered the service of their country about the same time, in four different regiments and corps and all served three years, and were actively engaged. Not one of them received a wound. They were Wm. C. Betterly, 142d New York; Oscar A., 106th New York; Edward S., 15th Massachusetts; Orlando W., 11th New Hampshire.
Comrade Betterly for more than 22 years has been a watchman at the depot and yards of the Norwich road. He has been a trusty servant and is highly spoken of by the officers of this branch of the New England road.
For many years Mr. Betterly has been a worthy member of Post 10, G. A. R., in this city. The kindliness of his heart toward the bereaved and suffering led him to do many acts of benevolence and labor, he attending all the funerals of the post, volunteering his service in times of need, and thus imperiling his own health. Only a week ago he attended the reunion of his regiment, marched with the boys to the soldiers' monument, and then to the Bay State to attend the dinner and the post prandial exercises, and seemed to enjoy being with his comrades more than ever. Such days to him were sacred.
Comrade Betterly's funeral will take place at the Pleasant Street Baptist Church Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The pastor, Rev. Mr. White, and Rev. J. F. Lovering, of the Old South Church will officiate. The Grand Army will send a delegation. The burial will take place at Holden, in the Chaflin family lot. Soldier, thy rest hath come. (from The Worcester Daily Spy, 28 Oct 1888)
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