| Oxfords Only G. A. R. Veteran Observes 86th Birthday
Leonard E. Thayer, Oxford’s only surviving veteran of the Civil War, celebrated his 86th birthday anniversary yesterday at his home on South Main street, and although no special observance was planned for Mr. Thayer, he was the recipient of many gifts in honor of the occasion. Among the gifts was a large box of fruit and candy from the Auxillary to the Sons of Union Veterans of Webster, a large cineraria from the members of Nathaniel Lyons Woman's Relief Corps of Webster and a box of candy and handkerchiefs from the members of the Charles Devens Woman’s Relief Corps of Oxford. Mr. Thayer is a member of Co. E. 15th Regiment of Massachusetts, and is the only member of this company left with the exception of Jas. Clifford of Clinton. He was for many years commander of Charles Devens Post, G. A. R., and held other offices in the post before it disbanded. |