Troy Times - Veteran - 48th O. V. I.

April 24, 1862

IRELAND, CAPTAIN J. J. - Death of Captain J. J. Ireland of the 48th O. V. I. - The subject of this memoir was born in the State of Tennessee in the year 1822, and was brought up in New York City. For the last few years he resided in Miami Co., Ohio. Early in the commencement of the present rebellion, "as a true patriot, his feelings were enlisted in behalf of his assailed and bleeding government," and with a right good will he entered the volunteer service as a 2d Lieutenant, and succeeded in raising a company, which he had the honor to command until the time of his death. On the 7th day of March he was seized with that fearful disease typhoid pneumonia. For several days, his naturally strong constitution contended against the fearful attack, but on the night of the 16th ult. nature yielded, medical aid failed, and his spirit passed into the eternal world. On the morning of the 17th, he was dark light in filmstrip.   It was a sad scene to our Regiment--the muffled drum, the funeral dirge, the solemn salute, and the mournful tread of officers and men were enough to melt the hardest heart. And while the chaplain prayed fervently but tenderly refer'g to the bereft wife and orphan children, who so unexpectedly and suddenly were robbed of their earthly hope and happiness--many bosoms swelled and many eyes were filled with tears. At the unanimous request of his company, I append the following resolutions of respect:

Whereas, the fortunes of war have deprived us of our much esteemed officer, Capt. J. J. Ireland, we the undersigned being connected with him in the same company, do offer the following resolutions as a testimonial of our high regard for him. It is true he fell not upon the battle field, nevertheless he fell as a patriot falleth, marching to meet the foe. Therefore be it Resolved.

1st, That in the person of Capt. J. J. Ireland we always recognized an able and efficient officer, as well as a kind and humane friend to those

under his command, and that with his family we deeply feel and regret his loss.

2d, That we tender to his wife and family and many friends our heart felt condolence in their irreparable loss.

3d, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to his wife, and published in the Miami county papers.

J. F. Spence, Chaplain,

J. C. Kelsey, Captain,

James Sowery, 1st Lieut.

A. M. Cochran, 2d Lieut.

John J. Boon, M. D.