Pvt. Henry E. Luther, Co. G, 7th Indiana Cavalry;
born: 1846-7; died: 01 Dec 1875; ~29 years of age.
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Boulder, Colorado, USA established 2001 |
Columbia Cemetery
American Civil War Soldier's Story Henry E. Luther 'In Memoriam' and Burial Notice |
Pvt. Henry E. Luther, Co. G, 7th Indiana Cavalry;
born: 1846-7; died: 01 Dec 1875; ~29 years of age. Henry E. Luther's 'In Memoriam' and Burial Notice are transcribed below: |
BOULDER COUNTY NEWS,
17 December 1875, page 3 |
In Memoriam
At a special communication of Columbia Lodge, No. 14, A. F. & A. M., held at Boulder Colorado, December 11th, 1875, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted. WHEREAS, The Supreme Architect of the Universe has been pleased in his Infinite wisdom, to call from labor here to the Celestial Lodge on high, our well beloved Brother, H. E. Luther, late a member of Lake Lodge, No 157, at Crown Point, Indiana.; therefore Resolved, That while, as Masons, men and citizen, we mourn the loss of a faithful Brother, a young man of promise and a valued member of the "Third Estate;" yet are we consoled by the lesson of the Evergreen, teaching us a glorious resurrection and an eternal rest. Resolved, That we tender to the Father and relatives of our well beloved and greatly regretted Brother our deep and heart felt sympathies in this their great affliction. Resolved, That these resolutions be published in the Boulder papers and at the late home of the departed Brother, and that copies be sent to his friends and to Lake Lodge; and be spread upon the minutes of this Lodge. |
COLORADO BANNER,
16 DECEMBER 1875, page 5 |
THE Mason, on last Sunday, accompanied Mr. [Henry E.] Luther, brother of the gentleman [Amos O. Luther] in the recorder's office, to his last resting place. Mr. Luther had but a few days before returned from California, whither he had gone for his health. He had the consumption. |