STEUBEN REPUBLICAN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1903, page 1, column 6

BRAZILLA/BARZILLIEL WOODWORTH JR., 08 Apr 1847 - 19 Jun 1903

   Brazilla Woodworth was born in Steuben county, Ind., April 8, 1847, and 
died at his home in Pleasant Lake, Ind., June 19, 1930, aged 56 years, 2 
months and 11 days.
   He was a son of a pioneer family, and inherited an honesty of purpose 
for good citizenship, and was truly loyal to the principles his mind 
directed as the right.  His patriotism and army record were exceptional 
and worthy of note.  June 4, 1861, at the age of 14 years, he enlisted for 
the three months' service in the 7th Ind. Cavalry, and in Aug. 4, in Co. D 
of the same regiment.  Mr. Woodworth served with a marked distinction as a 
soldier, and was honorably discharged Feb. 18, 1866.  He again enlisted in 
Co. H, 43rd U. S. Cavalry, Nov. 9, 1867, and was honorably discharged March 
15, 1869.  He participated with his command in 29 different engagements 
and skirmishes, was wounded on left side of face and in body, and was once 
captured, and on the way to Andersonville made his escape by outwitting 
the guard.  In his last service, he was detailed for some time as carrier 
of orders and dispatches and incurred many escapades of adventure among 
the Indians of the west.  In this service he received high testimonials 
from his officers in writing and these will be preserved among the 
valuable souvenirs of the father, by the family.  His full service as a 
soldier, was 5 years, 10 months and 22 days.  He became a charter member 
of Middleton Perfect Post, No. 173, May 14 1883, and on disbandment of the 
Post, united with B. J. Crosswait Post, No. 150.  He frequently requested 
that his final muster out be with Grand Army honors.  His devotion to the 
flag and the duties of Memorial Day was intense and loyal, and to him was 
assigned the duty of carrying the flag in the marching column of the 
citizens, school children, and comrades to the cemetery on Decoration 
days.  Last Decoration Day he, as usual, attempted to do this duty, but 
found his health and strength gone, and could not bear up the flag, so had 
to resign to another, and with a sad heart he stepped aside and wept.  His 
tears were of a loyal soldier, devoted to the flag.  Surely he was worthy 
of Grand Army honors. 
   Funeral services were held at Pleasant Lake, Sunday, June 21, 1903, 
under auspices of B. J. Crosswait, Post G. A. R., No. 150; Rev. J. D. 
Coverstone, minister officiating.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

   Brazilla/Barzilliel Woodworth, 04 Apr 1847 - 19 Jun 1903, married 
Charlotte Smith, 1848 - 1924.  They are buried at Pleasant Lake Cemetery, 
Steuben County, Indiana.  
   Brazilliel was the son of Brazilliel Woodworth, 20 Feb 1792 - 14 Sep 
1846.  On 06 Nov 1840 in Ithaca, N. Y., he married Matilda (Irwin) Frances 
Woodworth, 28 Sep 1818 - 24 Feb 1883.  His father is buried at North 
Otsego Cemetery, Steuben County, Indiana.  His mother, Matilda, on 15 Dec 
1847, married Lemuel Colton Sr., 30 Apr 1800 - 03 Jan 1890, and they are 
buried at Clark Cemetery, Steuben County, Indiana.
   His grandparents were Samuel Woodworth, 16 May 1772 - 1846, and Lovina 
(Babcock) Woodworth, 29 Jan 1772 - 1844.  They are buried at North Otsegro 
Cemetery.

CHILDREN:

   Cora Woodworth, born 13 Dec 1871.
   Elliot Woodworth, born 08 Nov 1873.
   Anna Belle (Woodworth) Ueber, born 21 May 1876, on 14 Feb 1899 married 
Dominic J. Ueber.
   Maud Elbertie Woodworth, born 14 Dec 1879.
The above four children are listed in the 1880 United States Census, 
Steuben Township, Steuben County, Indiana, Family History Library, Salt 
Lake City, Utah, Film #1254312, NA Film #T9-0312, page #302A.
   William G. Woodworth, born 28 Mar 1881.
   Blanch Bernice Woodworth, 12 Sep 1883 - 10 Sep 1885, buried at Pleasant 
Lake Cemetery.
   Gertie Woodworth, born 14 Aug 1886.
   Cecil Onita Woodworth, 18 Jun 1890.
   

Brazilliel's siblings and half brother:

   George W. Woodworth, born 30 Oct 1841, died after 1900, on 17 Oct 1868, 
married Emeline Fields, 12 Mar 1844 - 18 Apr 1893.  On 05 Dec 1894, he 
married Maria Josephine McGown.
   Edwin Woodworth, 07 Mar 1843 - 08 Jul 1843, buried in New York.
   Mary Elizabeth Woodworth, 25 Sep 1844 - 08 Jul 1857, buried at Clark 
Cemetery. 
   Carlos/Charles Colton, died 24 May 1854 (aged 2 years).  Buried at 
Clark Cemetery. 

Steuben County Genealogical Society Quarterly, Vol. 5, Issue 4, Winter 
2000, biography of Samuel Woodworth family by J. A. Childers.
Steuben Republican, 08 Nov 1893, "City of the Dead," Mary E. Woodworth, 
Charles, Lemuel, Matilda Colton.
"Cemeteries of Steuben County, Indiana, 1990," by Audree Seibel Lewis, 
Vol. 1, page 391; Vol. 2, 1998, 1999.

Submitted by:  Mona Hilden-Beckwith
e-mail:  hilbeck123@att.net