The Lowell Star, Aug. 17, 1872, page 5, column 3, had a list of soldiers who were supporters of Grant in that election. Among them was Wilson Wiley of the 99th Ind.
This was a photocopy from an unknown source that was found in the Local History files at Lowell Public Library (LH--Vital Statistics, vol. 4, page 29) :
Wilson Marlowe Wiley
Wilson Marlowe Wiley was born at Fredericktown, Knox county, Ohio, March 27, 1834. He was married to Clarinda G. Craft September, 1853. To this union seven children were born: Lottie E. (now Mrs. Fehlman), Warren, Ollie (now Mrs. L.W. Sanger), Headley, Clifford, Walter, dying in infancy, and Eddie W., dying in early manhood. In 1856 he and his family moved to Lake county, Indiana, where he has since resided.
During the war of the rebellion when the days were darkest, he left wife and family and enlisted in Co. A, 99th Ind. Vol, He served his country for three years.
He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and a firm believer in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Eight years ago he was stricken with paralysis, from which he never recovered. During his sickness he bore his suffering with patience and without a murmur. January 6th he received a second paralytic stroke, which proved fatal within a few minutes. His age was 64 years, 9 months and 9 days.
His funeral occurred at 11 o'clock a.m. from the Methodist church, Rev. A.A. Randall officiating, assisted by Revs. Strawn and Bruce. The attendance was very large. Burial was at Orchard Grove cemetery, and was conducted by Burnham Post G.A.R., of which the deceased was an honored member.
The Tribune extends to the bereaved family sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this their dark hour of sorrow and affliction.
Last updated on March 18, 2008.
Go to Wilson Wiley, "Pioneer History Index," for further information.