The South Bend Tribune
Friday, February 9, 1917
Submitted by: Diane Brown
Simon P. Peffley, age 77, died at his home, 1116 West Colfax avenue, at 1 o'clock this morning. He had been ill 10 weeks with hardening of arteries. He served during the civil war with the 21st battery. Indiana field artillery, and was a member of Auten post, No.8, G.A.R.
He is survived by three children, Mrs. F. Kingdon, Brantford, Conn., Miss Charlotte Peffley and Mrs. Clara Birner, both of South Bend, and the follow brothers; H.C. Peffley, New Carlisle, Ind. Daniel and E.H. Peffley of this city. He was born at Dayton, O., Oct.10, 1839. He has been an employe of the Singer Manufacturing company for 43 years. The funeral will be held from the residence at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, Rev. James L. Gardine D.D., of St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal church officiating. Burial will be in the city cemetery.
The South Bend Tribune
February 12, 1917
The funeral of Simon P. Peffley was held from the residence, 1116 West Colfax avenue, at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, Rev. James L. Gardiner, D.D. officiating. Burial was in the city cemetery.
Peffley, Simon Peter
b. Oct. 10, 1839 d. Sep. 9, 1917
City Cemetery
South Bend
St. Joseph County
Indiana, USA
SOURCE: http://www.findagrave.com/
American Civil War Soldiers
Name: Simon Peffley
Residence: South Bend, Indiana
Enlistment Date: 9 Sep 1862
Side Served: Union
State Served: Indiana
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 9 September 1862.
Enlisted in 21st Light Artillery Regiment Indiana on 9 Sep 1862.
Mustered Out 21st Light Artillery Regiment Indiana on 26 Jun 1865 at Indianapolis, IN.
Sources: 76
Source Citation: http://www.ancestry.com/
Side served: Union; State served: Indiana; Enlistment date: 9 Sep 1862
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