Obituary, Macomb Journal, June 2, 1934
"Henry M. Tipton, one of the few remaining Civil War Veterans here, passed away at his home at 302 South Johnson Street at 7:20 o'clock last evening after an extended illness. His age was 91 years, 3 months, and 26 days. Memorial services for Mr. Tipton will be held tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon at 3:15 o'clock from his late home. The services will be conducted by Rev C. J. Robertson. Interment will be at Rushville. Military services at the grave will be under the auspices of the local American Legion post. Mr. Tipton was born February 6, 1943, at Crawfordsville, Indiana. Before coming to Macomb in 1921 he lived in Schuyler County and at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. He followed the occupation of a farmer in his younger years. He was a member of the G.A.R. He enlisted in the Civil War in August, 1862, at New Albany, Indiana, and served in Company C of the 31st Indiana Infantry from 1862 to 1865. He was honorably discharged at Camp Hocker, Tennessee, June 13, 1865. In 1863, he was united in marriage with Lydia Kimmel, who has preceded him in death. His parents were William and Rebecca Tipton. He leaves one brother, Harvey Tipton of Macomb, and the following children; John Tipton of Edgar Springs, MO., Leota McGaughey of Industry, Ola Runkle of Littleton, Sadie Tipton, Minnie Tipton, Mrytle Tipton, all of Macomb. He was a member of the Methodist church. Mr. Tipton was removed today from the Will Martin Memorial Home to his late home, where friends may call."
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