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From: Lisa Perry <>
Subject: [MOMONROE] NBC: Hersman
Date: Sun, 08 Dec 2002 09:39:00 -0500


Undated article; original source unknown. Extracted from the newspaper
article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison,
Missouri.



Death of Joseph Hersman.



"Joseph Hersman born in Monroe County, Mo. May 29, 1839, died July 16,
1905. Universally beloved for his many good and magnanimous qualities
as a man and citizen the entire home community of this comrade felt
deeply the shock of the announcement of his death. He served as a
soldier in the Confederate army, and won his spurs in the heat and dust
of the battle. At the battle of Resacco in Georgia he was severely
wounded in the head, but continued in the service to the end. After the
war he was honored by his fellow citizens with offices of public trust.
He was assessor of the county six years and filled many positions of
trust in church, school and state, and faithfully discharged the duties
of every place he was called to fill. He was a loyal husband, a kind
father and in his death every Confederate soldier has lost a true
friend.

He was a good citizen, taking an active part in all matters pertaining
to the welfare of the state. He was a Christian in its broadest and
best sense. 'An Israelite without guile, loving God and serving man.'
He was in all things sincere and a stranger to hypocrisy. His name
needs no encomiums from us but we need to speak of him for the good to
us and to others. We point to him as an exemplar for our lives and the
lives of our children. His conduct says, 'Fight with cheerfulness the
battle of life having faith in the Redeemer and all will be well.' To
the family we extend our sincere sympathy."



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Kathleen Wilham

2 Sharon Drive

Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562






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