18 • The Beacon June 16 , 2022
Civil War veteran cemetery stone is dedicated
By William Casteel
Tuscarawas County resident John Casteel , born in Coshocton County in 1834 , mustered into the military on Aug . 22 , 1862 . Casteel and his younger brother , Madison Casteel , both served in the Civil War . John Casteel served in Company C in the 99th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry . He mustered out as a private on June 12 , 1865 .
Over 160 years ago , the Civil War began , and the United States was suddenly no longer united . It was the North against the South . Life would change dramatically for many people during those four years from 1861-65 .
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The Newcomerstown Honor Guard members honored Tuscarawas County resident John Casteel with a headstone dedication .
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Headstones for Civil War veteran John Casteel at the Hartwood Cemetery . The original stone from 1891 is on the right , and the new headstone is on the left . The original headstone was so time-worn that is was no longer legible .
away in April 1891 at the age of 57 and was buried in the Hartwood Cemetery , located in Washington Township .
Incidentally , the Casteel brothers also had an uncle ,
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Thomas Casteel , who served in the War of 1812 .
On Wednesday , June 1 , 2022 , Casteel received the honor of a new headstone , dedicated by the Newcomerstown Honor Guard . Several Casteel family descendants were present for the dedication . The youngest descendent , Carter Casteel , a sixth-generation descendent , played taps for the dedication .
Carter ’ s grandfather , David Casteel , is a member of the Newcomerstown Honor Guard , having served in Vietnam . Opening and closing prayer was given by Hartwood Methodist Church Pastor Dorsey Davison .
Marty Glazer gave the opening comments for the dedication , and Denny Ross provided a brief history of Civil War statistics and Pvt . Casteel ’ s military service information .
The new headstone was made possible through Veterans Services , which has a program that replaces illegible , damaged headstones of Civil War veterans .
June marks Men ’ s Health Month
June is Men ’ s Health Awareness Month , and we wanted to address some troubling statistics and what we , as a community , might be able to do to change them . On average : — Men live about five years less than their female counterparts . That ’ s according to Men ’ s Health Network .
— Additionally , men have a higher death rate for most of the leading causes of death including heart disease , diabetes
and suicide .
— One-in-two men will develop cancer in their lifetime .
— Unfortunately , men make half as many physician visits for prevention as women .
Want to see these stats change ? The Friday before Father ’ s Day , which is June 17 , it is Wear Blue Day , which seeks to raise awareness about the importance of male health and to encourage men to live longer .
Wear Blue Day is celebrated by private corporations , government agencies , sports teams , faith-based communities and individuals to show their concern for the health and well-being of boys and men . So consider wearing blue on Friday and share a pic on
social media to spread awareness .
To all the women out there , please take this month to encourage the boys and men in your life to schedule a checkup . And stay involved because he needs you and you need him .
You can find resources regarding men ’ s health , including the “ Get It Checked ” Checkup and Screening Guidelines for Men , at www . menshealthnetwork . org .
Cindy Hilbish is a health educator at the Coshocton County Health Department .
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