THE WEEKLY NEWS HEM
Antigo, Langdon, Wisconsin
Saturday Feb 20, 1897
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Wisconsin Historical Society reel P80-1137

Obituary
On Sunday Feb 14, after a lingering and suffering illness of many months, combined with his advanced years Samuel T. Sedgwick , a soldier of two wars, passed beyond the portals of an earthly life---like all old veterans he has answered the roll call---taps forever. Mr. Sedgwick was born in Allegheny, Pa., on July 17, 1817 and was nearly 80 yrs of age at the time of his death. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon from his late residence at 2:30 o'clock, Rev Petersen of M. E. church officiating. The G. A. R. took charge of the remains, a large of whom attended the last rites. The pall bearers were: M. V. Elliott, Robert Sheriff, Albert Stowe, Z. Hammond, Peter Colton and John R. Leykom. A large number of mourners followed the remains to their final resting place. An aged wife and several grown-up children are left to mourn his demise. The family has the sympathy of many friends in their affliction.

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THE ANTIGO REPUBLICAN
Antigo, Langdon, Wisconsin
Thursday Feb 18, 1897
Page 5 Col 3
Wisconsin Historical Society reel p46-621

Samuel T. Sedgwick
Sunday Feb. 14, Samuel T. Sedgwick died at his home on Superior Street. Aged 79 years 7 months and 4 days.
S. T. Sedgwick was born in Allegheny, Pa., on July 17, 1817. He was twice married; first to Margaret Moran, decreased, and then to Amanda Close, Whom he married June 19, 1869. He leaves on son Frank by his first wife. Mr. Sedgwick was one of the early settlers of this county. He located in the town of Norwood where he was justice of the peace for a number of years.
His funeral took place Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 at the residence, Rev. Petersen Officiating. A large number of the G. A. R. boys attended and the pall bearers were selected from there members.

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THE LANGLADE CO. SPECIAL
Antigo, Langdon, Wisconsin
Saturday Feb 20, 1897
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Wisconsin Historical Society reel p74-6238

S. T. Sedgwick, died aged 75 years died Sunday at his home in the fifth ward, after a long illness. Mr. Sedgwick was an old veteran and was in the service of the United States through the Florida Indian Wars, and was engaged in military services during the last war. He leaves a wife and one son who reside in this city . The funeral services were held Tuesday at his residence, Rev. Petersen, of the M. E. church officiating.

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