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John Bulger
DEATH OF MR JOHN BULGER
Just as we are approaching the sabbath of the Nation and while we were weaving bright garlands of fragrant flowers for the graves of our heroic dead, another comrade has marched down to the silent river-given the last hand clasp to loved ones, and crossed over into the presence of the Great Commander.
On Monday night, after a long and painful illness, Mr. John Bulger died at his home on West Church St. Tender, loving hands of a faithful wife and devoted children had ministered to him filling the last hours of his life with comfort and sweetness. Mr. Bulger was a kind husband, an exemplary father, a true friend, and a noble christian man and for sixty-four years he faithfully discharged his duties, living a quiet, consistent life. His experience was deeply spiritual and his sick room was a good place to be because of the manifest presence of the Master. As long as strength of voice remained he joined in singing the old hymns he loved so long. And what a blessed heritage these children that gathered at his bedside is the memory of the unwavering trust in the promises of God which fell from his dying lips.
Mr. Bulger was born in Virginia, June 21, 1827, and came to Ohio with his parents when he was three years old, living in Fairview until 1850 he was married to Miss Mary E. Taylor and removed to this place which has ever since been his home. All through his life he has been honored by the community with places of trust. For sixteen years he was Deputy Sheriff of the county. For twenty-seven years he was Constable and Marshall. In October 1862, he enlisted in the 9th Ohio Cavalry and remained in service until the end of the war. He was a member of the Grand Army and every year found him in the veteran ranks on Memorial Day, paying tribute of honor to his dead comrades. There were eight children come to bless their home, five of whom are living- Mrs. Lizzie Heed, Mrs. Annie Kennard, and Messrs., John, Clyde, and Will Bulger. These with seventeen grandchildren and two brothers, Mr. George Bulger, of St. Joseph, Mo., Mr. Milton Bulger of Ashland, Ky., and two sisters, Mrs. S.C. Smith, Barry Ill., and Miss Rebecca Bulger, of this place are left to mourn his loss.
The funeral services were held at his home at one o'clock, Thursday, conducted by Dr. A.J. Hiatt.
The interment will be made at the Norther Cemetery with the beautiful solemn burial services of the Grand Army. Robert Hilles Post and Woman's Relief Corps will attend in a body.
From the Barnesville Enterprise, May 26, 1893
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