FLETCHER, Captain Francis Drennan^[1]

1879 - 1918  (39 years)

• Name	FLETCHER, Francis Drennan
  Prefix	Captain
  Birth	7 Mar 1879	Illinois, USA   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Also Known As	Franklin Drennan
  Census	5 Jun 1880	Ball Township, Sangamon, Illinois, USA   [2]
  	Fletcher / F Drennan / (grand) Son / White / Male / 1 / Single / / Born in Illinois / Father Born in Illinois / Mother Born in Illinois
  Served in military	Y
  Residence	1918	614 1/2 South Fifth Street, Springfield, Sangamon, IL USA   [3]
  Military	11 May 1918	New York, New York, United States of America   [4]
  	Sailed on the ship Ascania with Hospital Unit “W”
  Obituary	From a Springfield, IL newspaper, probably the The Illinois Statesman: Dr. F. D. Fletcher Dies From Effect of Operation In Hospital In England Member and Captain in Ottis Unit Is Well Known Locally. Dr. F. D Fletcher, for several years a practicing physician and surgeon of this city, and a captain in the Ottis Unit W. died tuesday at Liverpool, England, according to a cablegram received yesterday by his former business associate, Dr. Don Deal. Doctor Fletcher had been suffering from perforated ulcer of his stomach and underwent an operation a week ago today. At first he rallied, according to information received by relatives, but suffered a relapse, causing his death. Relatives and friends of the family have sent telegrams to Washington in effort to have the remains brought back to this country. Dr. Fletcher was recently promoted to captain from first lieutenant. The decedent left this city February 4, and sailed for England May 11, and on arrial was stationed in Liverpool. Previous to his enlistment for war service he occupied an office with Dr. Don Deal in the Leland Annex building. Doctor had resided in the city for six years, coming here from Chatham. His home was at 614 1/2 South Fifth street, where his wife resides. Other relatives who survive are his mother, one brother, Cyrus Fletcher, and a sister, Mrs. Woodward who lives with the decedent's wife. Doctor Fletcher had many friends in the city and county. Together with his relatives, medical men of the city are grieved to heaer of his death, as he was prominent in medical circles. From another newspaper clip (unknown) Death of Doctor Fletcher It was not given to Captain F. D. Fletcher to die in battle. none the less, his was the will to give his life to his country and his end camen while he was serving with all he could offer in strength, ability and skill, the cause of his country. No small sacrifice was that which Doctor Fletcher offered the nation when he volunteered for service at the front. He was a doctor of exceptional attainments and mature experience. He had won a high place in his profession and was recognized as a valuable man. During the period of his service, before contacting the illness which caused his death, he had won further distinction and had been promoted in rank. Had he survived, other honors would have come to him. The passing of Doctor Fletcher was untimely. It came not too early, howeer, to prevent him from receiving the recognition due a brave, unselfishly patriotic civlian soldier. As such he will be remembered.  [5, 6]
  Cause of Death	Perforated ulcer  [7]
  Death	30 Jul 1918	Liverpool, England, UK   [5]
  Burial	Aug 1918	Everton Cemetery, Everton, Lancashire, England, UK
  Notes	Numerous photos and new clips of his death via his aunt, Emily Jane Drennan Puilliam
  Person ID	I5352	Hugh Byrne and Nanette Asimov Lines
  Last Modified	9 Sep 2023

  
  

  Father	FLETCHER, Benjamin F,   b. Abt 1840, Illinois, USA d. 28 Nov 1912 (Age 72 years)
  Mother	DRENNAN, Mary Elizabeth,   b. 24 Mar 1847, Sangamon, IL USA d. 31 Mar 1919, Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA (Age 72 years)
  Marriage	28 Feb 1867  [8]
  Family ID	F1245	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	NUCKOLLS, Leona Ann,   b. 27 Nov 1880, Auburn, Sangamon, IL USA d. 20 Mar 1968, 16th & Jones, Castle Hotel, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska USA (Age 87 years)
  Family ID	F3757	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	4 Sep 2023

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 7 Mar 1879 - Illinois, USA Census - 5 Jun 1880 - Ball Township, Sangamon, Illinois, USA Residence - 1918 - 614 1/2 South Fifth Street, Springfield, Sangamon, IL USA Military - 11 May 1918 - New York, New York, United States of America Death - 30 Jul 1918 - Liverpool, England, UK Burial - Aug 1918 - Everton Cemetery, Everton, Lancashire, England, UK  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

• Photos

  Captain Francis Drennan Fletcher

  
  

  Headstones		Captain Fletchers Grave
  		Francis Drennan Fletcher Grave
  		Office at Cemetery
  		Presbyterrian Church at Cemetery
  		Caretaker Home at English Cemetery

  
  

• Sources

  [S1158] Passport Application for Leona Fletcher. [S1163] Job Fletcher in the 1880 Census, Fletcher / F Drennan / (grand) Son / White / Male / 1 / Single / / Born in Illinois / Father Born in Illinois / Mother Born in Illinois. [S1162] Dr. F. D. Fletcher Dies From Effect of Operation In Hospital In England, His home was at 614 1/2 South Fifth street. [S1174] U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists, 1910-1939 for Francis Dreman Fletcher. [S1162] Dr. F. D. Fletcher Dies From Effect of Operation In Hospital In England. [S1173] Death of Dr. Fletcher. [S1162] Dr. F. D. Fletcher Dies From Effect of Operation In Hospital In England, Doctor Fletcher had been suffering from perforated ulcer of his stomach. [S1013] Drennan Family Bible, Mary Elizabeth Drennan-Benjaman F Fletcher 28 Feb 1867-.