VIERS—John Bazeleel Viers, son of John and Rebecca Viers, was born in Fulton township, Fulton county, Ohio, March 26th, 1841, and died at his home in Liberty Center, Ohio, on September 22nd, 1922, aged 81 years, 5 months and 27 days.

In answer to his country’s call he enlisted in the Western Army in 1861, at the outbreak of the Civil War, was wounded at the second battle of Bull Run and was discharged as disabled.

Being recuperated by home nursing he again enlisted in the Eastern Army, where he was promoted to Captain of Co. C, 5th Regt., U. S. C. T. He was again wounded on the field of battle, captured, and endured the privations and horrors of Libby Prison, where he was exchanged as an officer. He again returned to the front and led his troops with bravery and distinction until the capture of Richmond where he was again wounded in action. He was honorably discharged in 1865.

On May 9th, 1867, he was married to Elmira Snyder, and the next year they moved to the farm near Liberty Center, Ohio, which they transformed from a forest to a modern home. Here were born to them three sons and two daughters. Three years ago they moved to their present home in Liberty Center.

There remain to mourn his departure his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Nellie Cameron, of Fremont, Ohio, one son, Esrom L., who resides on the home farm, one grandson, six granddaughters, one grandson having preceded him in death four years ago, two sisters, Mrs. Rebecca B. Flickinger, of Delta, Ohio, Mrs. Elizabeth Noble, of Pontiac, Mich., and a host of other relatives and friends.

He has been a member of Rubicon Lodge, F. & A. M., 237, Toledo, O., for 59 years. He was also a member of the order of the Eastern Star, The Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Rebeccas and the Grand Army of the Republic.

Captain Viers was a devoted husband and father, an indulgent grandfather and a generous friend and neighbor who had, in a very great degree, compassion for his fellow men. More cannot be said.

He was one of thirteen children, all of whom grew to maturity, and one of five brothers who served in the world war. It is said that Mr. Viers was the last Captain serving in the civil war living in Henry county.