John Andrews (d. 1862)

John Andrews, from Hudson, had enlisted in the Saint Croix Rangers on November 26, 1861, and served as a private. He died on March 16, 1862, at Camp Washburn in Milwaukee.

Article from the March 12, 1862, Hudson North Star:

DEATH of SOLDIERS.— Letters have been received from Capt. Burnell’s Company, 2nd Regiment, Wisconsin Cavalry, reporting the death of JOHN ANDREWS, a member of that company, and recently of this place.  His death occurred at St. Mary’s Hospital, in Milwaukee, on the night of the 16th of Typhoid Pneumonia.  The deceased is alluded to with the most cordial expressions of good esteem on the part of the company, and his death is mentioned as peaceful and happy.

Young Andrews was a brother of Dr. A. D. Andrews, of River Falls, Surgeon in the 6th Wisconsin Regiment.

Next is a  letter and Testimonial of Respect from “Add” with the 2nd Wisconsin Cavalry, Company D,  telling of the death of John Andrews. The letter was written on March 21, 1862, but not published in The Hudson North Star until April 9, 1862. 

CAMP WASHBURN, }
MILWAUKEE, March 21st, 1862. }

EDITORS STAR :—It becomes my painful duty to inform you of the death of John Andrews, a brother soldier and a member of our company.

On the night of the 17th of March at 10 o’clock he breathed his last.  His death caused by Pneumonia, or congestion of the lungs—terminated a lingering sickness of weeks, casting a gloom throughout the camp, and sadness amongst his companions and many friends.  In making this announcement, and the reflection of his sickness and death, we are gladened [sic] by the knowledge of his christian life and willing death.

John Andrews lived a soldier died a christian.  We are assured of this from his consistency in life and manifestations at death.

In reference to his illness, I would state that he had for some days, been complaining with a bad cold.  He had been sent to our regimental Hospital where he remained until Thursday, 13th inst., when he was removed with others, (sick,) to St. Mary’s Hospital in the city (about five miles from camp,) where they could be better cared for during our preparation to leave the State—subject to marching orders that we were under.  Friday he appeared much better, and on Saturday spoke about leaving with us for St. Louis on the 22d.  On Sunday he was again worse, and when visited by his surgeon about noon, his symtoms [sic] were alarming.  He was informed that death was near him but he was calm and peaceful, and said that he was willing to die.

The regimental flag had been waving at half mast in honor of one of her dead defenders—the last honors have been paid—and as an expression of the respects we hold for him, I enclose you the following resolutions—the sentiments of his surviving comrades.  A good friend, a dutiful soldier and a faithful christian has left our midst.  Peace to his ashes.

ADD.

TESTIMONIAL OF RESPECT.

At a special meeting of the St. Croix Rangers, held March 19, the following preambles and resolutions were unanimously adopted:

WHEREAS, It has pleased the Great Ruler in his infinite goodness to take from our midst John Andrews, a brother soldier,

AND WHEREAS, We deeply feel his loss as a friend and soldier, therefore

Resolved, That this company appoint a non-commissioned officer with eight privates to escort his remains to their final resting place.

Resolved, That a copy of these proceedings be sent to the father of the deceased, and that they be published in the Hudson North Star, signed by the Chairman and Secretary.

A. H. FREAR,               S. W. EASTMAN,
          Secretary.                        President.