(Obituary from the Adams County Times, 29 June 1934)

Hamilton Walrath, an honored resident of this county for three quarters of a century and probably the last surviving Civil War veteran in the county, died Saturday, June 23, at his home in White Creek, at the age of 87 years, 9 months and 4 days. He had been failing in health for some time and his death was not unexppected.

The funeral was held Monday, June 25, in the White Creek Congregational church, with Rev. W.J. Davies officiating. Quiney Lodge, F. and A. M., and the American Legion Post also participated in the services. He was buried with full military honors by the Grand Marsh American Legion in the White Creek cemetery.

Mr. Walrath was born September 19, 1846 in Herkimer County, New York, and at the age of nine years came with his parents to Wisconsin. Their first settlement was in Dane County but later they came to White Creek in Adams County where the rest of his life has been passed.

At the age of 17 he enlisted as a soldier for the Union and was mustered into Company K of the Twenty-fifth Wisconsin Infantry with which he served until the end of the war. He was in the battle of Atlanta and with Sherman in the memorable "March to the Sea." He was mustered out of service July 18, 1865, and returned to Adams County to take up his duties as a citizen.

When the Grand Army of the Republic was organized he became a member of Ennis Reed Post No. 209 of White Creek, and was faithful in his membership so long as the post continued in existence.

On Nov. 29, 1868, he was united in marriage to Miss Delight A. Schoff. To this union nine children were born, of whom threee died in infancy. Two daughters - Mrs. Frank Pierson and Mrs. Jessie Fisher - preceeded him in death and he also suffered the loss of his wife in 1922, who had shared his joys and sorrows for many years.

The surviving children are: John Walrath of Nekoosa; Mrs. Kittie Howard of Port Edwards; Mrs. Agnes Kriegel and Mrs. Bird McClyman of Nekoosa; Calvin J. Walrath of White Creek.

On November 16, 1924, Mr. Walrath was united in marriage with Mrs. Betty Lamphear who survives him. Other surviving relatives are 19 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A host of friends share with the family the reverence that is due one who served his country, his community and his family with unswerving loyalty throughout his long life.

Our last Civil War veterans has gone to his grave but he will not be forgotten. The memory of his fidelity and unselfishness will be long treasured by those who knew him. The nation that he and his comrades saved from disruption will ever cherish the memory of that great host in blue that sprang to its defense in time of greatest peril. May the annual tribute of flowers never be forgotten by a grateful republic and may the story of their virtues ever inspire the youth of the nation to patriotic endeavors in peace or in war.

Sources: Adams County Times, 29 June 1934
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