Troy Times

November 5, 1863

WILLIAMS, ADJT. DAN W. - The mortal remains of Adjt. Dan W. Williams were brought home by his father-in-law, William Dunlap, Esq., and again buried near Newton, on Monday the 26th ult.--It will be remembered that he was killed in July, at the battle of Gettysburg. He was among the foremost to respond to the call of his country when the hostilities commenced, and although a gentleman of considerable means and influence, took his place in the ranks as a private. He was acting as Lieutenant Colonel at the time he received his wound, and it is with pride that we have marked the steady promotion--won by his merit. And thus our brave men, one by one are brought home upon their shields, and laid in the patriot's grave. It is with peculiar satisfaction that we read following letter from the brave Col. McGroarty:

Headquarters 61st Ref. O. V. I.

Bridgeport, Oct. 26th, 1863

Mr. J. C. Wells--Sir: It is my painful duty to report the death of my friend and companion in arms, Adjt. Dan Williams. He was mortally wounded on the night of the 2d of July, at Gettysburg, and was carried from the field by Capt. Kickup of the 5th O. V. I., to the field Hospital, where he died three days after. He was buried like a soldier in the grounds selected by the Governors of Ohio and Indiana, and the magnificent monument, designed for the brave who fell in that fight, will mark the grave of Lieut. Dan Williams, than whom no one was more brave. I have known him as private, Sergeant, Lieutenant and Adjutant, and it gives me pleasure to say that in all these capacities, he proved himself not only equal to, but master of his position. We who knew him will regret his death as a brother in arms, who was entitled to and had our highest respect and best affections, and his old companions send to his bereaved widow and mourning friends, their most sincere sympathy. In conclusion allow me to say that my personal regrets are greater than I can give expression to, for as the Adjutant of the Regiment, he was my confidential friend and executive officer. He died a soldier, and died a martyr in the cause of human liberty. I have the honor to be your obedient serv't.

S. McGroatrty, Col. 61st, O. V. I.

Troy Times

November 12, 1863

WILLIAMS, DANIEL W. - Daniel W. Williams the subject of this notice, was born near Newton, Miami Co., Ohio, on the 8th day of July 1838. He was the son of Isaac and Sarah Williams, and grandson of Elder John Williams, who was extensively known to be one of the old pioneer ministers of the Christian denomination in Ohio. D. W. Williams had a well developed mind and a good common education, which he mostly obtained at Antioch College, and taught a number of district schools. Was engaged in one at the time when his government called for volunteers to defend it. At the age of 22 years, his noble patriotic heart enlisted in his country's service as a private in Co. I, 71st Regiment O. V. I., under Capt. McMillen. His company afterwards joined with the 61st commanded by Col. McGroarty. He was, soon promoted to a Lieutenancy of his Company, and for gallantry was afterwards promoted to Adjutant to the Colonel's staff, and by still another promotion was made Lieutenant Colonel, which appointment never reached him. He was in the battle of Slaughter Mountain, in support of Gen. Banks; was engaged with the enemy at Freeman's Ford, and at the White Sulphur Springs, and at the Bull Run fight, and covered the retreat of Pope's Army in the night. Had a skirmish with the enemy near Fairfax Court House, charged and drove the enemy, taking a number of prisoners, at Thoroughfare Gap, and led the Regiment successfully in the three days, fight at Gettysburg, and received his mortal wound under cover of the night of the third day, and died two days afterwards, on the 4th day of July 1863, aged 24 years, 11 months and 27 days. His remains were brought back to his widowed mother's home, and his funeral was attended at Hopewell Church, Miami Co., Ohio, by a very large __________and mourning relatives with an escort of home guards, who conducted the burial of the honored dead on the 26th day of Oct. 1863. Sermon on the occasion by Eld. Brandon, followed by Elds., Furnas and Beardshear.

O fond mother, he died full of hope;

He fought with his men brave and well;

He was earnest and true to his country,

As he had been to thee--but he fell.

O hero in life and in battle!

Fame may not they glory record,

But one knows thy great life's struggle

And he will give thee thy reward.

HENRY WAYMIRE.

Little York, Nov. 2d, 1863