Ebenezer William Oakley
Montpelier Examiner, Friday, 12 December
1902, page 4
Early yesterday morning at the home of D C Oakley, the spirit of Ebenezer W Oakley passed over the great divide. For years Mr. Oakley had been an invalid and during the past few months his sufferings were intense. His affliction, we understand, was catarrh of the stomach. He had been for a long time unable to leave his room.
The deceased was a veteran of the Civil War, being honorable discharged at its close. He was 66 years of age and leaves three sons, Frank, William and D C Oakley to mourn his death.
Mr. Oakley had lived in this city for many years and to the old timers was well known. His afflictions prevented him from gong out much in recent years, but those with whom he did come in contact, held him in the highest esteem. While he welcomed the death angel, yet his death has caused great sorrow in many homes in Montpelier.
The funeral takes place today from the home of D C Oakley at 3 pm.
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Montpelier Examiner, Friday, 19 December 1902, page 5
Last week the Examiner mentioned the deathof Ebenezer W Oakley. In the passing of this gentleman more than a mere mention is due. Mr. Oakley was born in Essex county, New York, in the year 1836. When the civil war broke out he enlisted in the 18th Illinois Calvary serving as bandmaster at the headquarters of General Gamble.
He was also bandmaster at Lincoln's second inauguration and likewise played at the funeral. At the close of the war he was mustered out with his company. In 1890 he came to Montpelier in search of health and to be with his three boys Will, Frank and D C. Mr. Oakey was twice married, his first wife dying when Frank was two years old and the second passed away some years ago.
The deceased was a great sufferer from bodily ailments, but he bore his affliction with fortitude never complaining of his distress. He was of a quiet disposition and loved those who came in contact with him, as he was esteemed by them in return.
Though he has passed beyond his memory will ever be held in high regard by his relatives and friends. May his soul rest in peace.