MYRON ALBERT CADY
Nov. 12, 1843 - Feb. 14, 1927
Nov. 12, 1843 - Feb. 14, 1927
FUNERAL RITES
FOR CIVIL WAR
VETERAN HELD
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Services Held Wednesday
for G. A. R. Cmmander
M. A. Cady
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Myron Albert Cady, one of Westerville's few remaining Civil War veterans, died at his home at 159 N. State St., Monday noon, following a slight stroke of paralysis on Saturday. He was 83 years old.
Mr. Cady's death occurred exactly six months after that of his wife, who died on August 14.
Funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal church Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. R. H. Stimmel officiating. Hugh Diamond, lecturer, of Galion, a personal friend of Mr. Cady, also spoke at the services. Selections were sung by Miss Maude Alice Hanawalt and Mr. Fred Hanawalt. Burial was in the mausoleum in Otterbein cemetery, under the direction of Earl F. Keyes.
Mr. Cady had been in poor health only a few days. A week ago last Tuesday he became ill following a trip to Columbus, but was not confined to his bed until last Saturday. It was thought that he suffered a slight paralytic stroke on that day, and his condition grew steadily worse until he died.
Mr. Cady has been interested in patriotic organizations all his life. He served in the 31st O. V. I. For three years. Since he moved to Westerville in 1903 he has been a member of James Price Post G. A. R. and has been its commandant for more than 20 years. For many years he had planned the Memorial day celebrations in Westerville.
The deceased was born in Cardington, Nov. 12, 1843. He spent all his early life in Morrow County, but following his marriage on Dec. 29, 1864 the couple moved to Reedsburg, Wisconsin. In 1882 they returned to Cardington where they remained until 1890 when they moved to Rector, Arkansas. From Rector they came to Westerville in 1903.
At the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted in the 31st O. V. I. at Cardington and served for three years. He was wounded in the battle of Chickamaugua in 1863 and was honorably discharged the following year. Mr. Cady is survived by but two members of the company in which he served. During the years he had lived in Westerville, Mr. Cady was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and the brotherhood and Men's Bible class of that institution.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Aura I. Steger, who has made her home with her father since her mother's death; two sons, Ira A. Cady of Columbus and Lucius D. Cady of Cleveland, nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Public Opinion - January 17, 1927
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