Word reached here Tuesday of the death of Watts W. Hubbard, last Civil war veteran from the Sparta area. He died in the Veterans hospital in Minneapolis where he made his home for a number of years.

Old timers will all remember Watts Hubbard. He and his family lived in the home now occupied by Dr. Amodt and family on East Franklin street. During his residence in Sparta, Hubbard engaged in the barber business in the location now occupied by Chas. Van Antwerp. In later years he gave up barbering and went into the carpenter business at which he was quite successful.

When he retired from the contracting business he moved to Minneapolis and entered the Veterans hospital where he lived until he died. The remains are being shipped to Sparta and will arrive here Friday. The remains will lie in state at Lanham's Mortuary from twelve noon until 1:15 at which time the remains will be laid to rest in Woodlawn cemetery. The services will be in charge of Rev. Clark. A firing squad and bugler from Camp McCoy will add the military touch to the services.

Hubbard was among Sparta volunteers in the Civil War. His father also was in the Union army. The Democrat has no details of his military service.

Addendum: Hubbard enlisted Sept. 30, 1863 in Co. A, 3rd Wisconsin Cavalry. He was transferred to Co. K on March 23, 1865 and mustered out June 28, 1865. He was buried Dec. 24, 1943, Woodlawn Cemetery.

Information Sources:
Obituary from Monroe County Democrat, December 23, 1943, Page 1


Researched and submitted by Bro. Don Jager

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