Searching for the family of Joseph Woods Lindsey - here's his obituary:

January 28, 1902 - Obituary - Col. J.W. Lindsey was born in Pike Co. OH March 23, 1830 and was within 3 mo. of 72 yrs. when he died last Wednesday. He remained in the count of his birth until 1852; when he came to Delaware & entered O.W.U., graduating in 1858. During this time his mother and father died. He being the eldest of six children, he assumed responsibility and care of his brothers and sisters. At the age of 31 yrs. he enlisted as a private in Co. C of the 4th O.V.I. and entered the Civil War. After service of five months, he was promoted to Second Lieutenant an subsequently transferred to the 48th Reg't. O.V.I. and was regularly promoted until he received the rank of Lt. Col. He was wounded at Pittsburgh Landing. He also participated in Gen. Bank's Red River expedition, where he was wounded and taken prisoner, carried to Mansfield, LA. Here he remained for three months, then was exchanged, and returne to Camp Chase, OH, after which he returned to his regiment. On August 11th, 1864 he was married to Adelia Evans, Bishop Thompson conducted the service. The following year Mr. Lindsey embarked in the merchandise of books in this city, which he continued until 1896, viz: 31 yrs. Though Col Lindsey was the eldest of six, yet he outlived them all.... Written by Rev. J.F. Shaffer