Chief Justice Taney's Funeral
Summary
Proceedings of Chief Justice Taney's funeral, which took place in Frederick. His body was accompanied from Washington by a number of dignitaries. The Catholic church was draped in mourning and a large number of friends and associates were in attendance. A requiem mass was given. He was buried in the cemetery of the "old St. John's Church, adjoining the Novitiate."
Article Source
Newspaper: The Frederick Examiner
Publication Date: October 19th, 1864
Page/Column: 2D
Town: Frederick, MD
County: Frederick
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