1826-1901
D. W. VanAntwerp was born in Saratoga County, New York, 1826. In Oct., 1862 he enlisted in Co. D. 91st Illinois Inft. and was elected 2nd lieutenant. He was honorably discharged August, 1863, because of sickness. He was a member of Melvin Post 500 Grand Army of the Republic which he joined Dec. 10, 1887.
Having been an invalid and great sufferer for years, last spring, he chose to go to Danville, where he could enjoy the company of comrades and all the comforts of a home.
Lieutenant VanAntwerp died in Danville, June 5, 1900; the body was brought home and given a Grand Army burial by twenty-two of his comrades in Roberts Cemetery. Ten young ladies carrying flags acted as a guard of honor. Post 500 and Corps 159 and friends from Melvin attended the funeral.
-- Melvin Transcript. 15 June 1900.
Born 1826, Saratoga Co., New York.
Died 5 June 1900. Danville, Illinois.
Co. D. 91st Illinois Infantry.
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