Vernon, John Murray (Died)

Funeral services were held at Rosehill chapel Tuesday of this week for John Murray Vernon, 339 Maple avenue, for many years cashier of the United States subtreasury in Chicago and formerly junior vice commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, who passed away Sunday, November 20, at his home, at the age of 80 years. Mr. Vernon, who had resided in Wilmette for many years, enlisted at the outbreak of the civil war in Company B, Chicago Light Artillery, known as "Taylor's Battery," and served in the armies of Grant, Sherman and Logan throughout the war. He took part in all the famous battles and campaigns of those generals, including the engagements at Frederickstown, Shiloh, the siege of Corinth, Champion's Hill, Chicasaw bayou. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son.