Turners Falls, July 14 -- Capt. Samuel Fletcher, 93 years old, died suddenly at his home in Gill Friday morning. He was born in Bethel, ME., in 1830. He was graduated from Brown University in 1857 and soon after the Civil War began enlisted. He made a remarkable record as captain of the 15th Massachusetts Regt. and was presented with a sword by the regimental commander in recognition of his bravery in the battles of Antietam and later at Gettysburg. He was wounded in both battles.

After the war he entered the state police department and served several years until he was elected representative to the Legislature from the town of Northbridge.

Mr. Fletcher went to Gill to make his home 12 years ago, and has been active in local affairs ever since. He is survived by his widow and three daughters, Mrs. Walter Clapp and Mrs. Peleg W. Eddy of Gill, and Mrs. James E. Adams of Newton, also a son, Edward F. Fletcher of West Newton.

The funeral was held at the home Sunday afternoon, Rev. Thomas H. Vincent, pastor of the Congregational Church of Turners Falls officiated. The veterans of the Civil War and the Sons of Veterans attended the services in a body. Burial was in Sherburn.