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Surnames: WAINWRIGHT
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New Albany Daily Ledger 10 Jul 1863 p5 Col. 1:
Sudden Death.—We learn with regret that Britton WAINWRIGHT, an old citizen of New Albany,
and a man of many excellent qualities of heart, died suddenly yesterday from the effects
of the extreme heat. Mr. W. was a member of one of the Home Guard companies of this city,
and in the discharge of a patriotic duty which he felt he owed his country, met his
untimely and sudden death. Funeral services were held at his residence conducted by Rev.
Dr. Safford. A deserved tribute was paid to the deceased as a citizen-soldier, devoting
his life to the service of his country. He was 44 years of age, and leaves a wife and two
children. He will be remembered as one of the defenders of our city.